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Meeting Minutes
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Aftfta Monday, March 24, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Anna Municipal Complex— Council Chambers
120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum.
Chairperson Theresa King -Bell called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
and established quorum.
Commission Members Present:
Chairperson Theresa King -Bell
Vice Chairperson Elijah Nelms
Commission Member Jodi Foster
Commission Member Travis Bates
Commission Member Akingbade Akinfenwa
Commission Member Susan Easaw
Commission Members Absent:
None
Others in Attendance:
Council Member Lee Miller
Assistant City Manager Taylor Lough
Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services Jeff Freeth
Recreation Coordinator Tristan Pierce
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Commission Member Travis Bates provided an invocation. Commission
Member Susan Easaw led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Neighbor's Input.
Mike Olivarez of 109 Curt Street shared information about the American Legion
post. The post has been in Anna for 13 years and has 67 members. The Legion
participates in the Veterans Day Parade, which was operated by the Greater Anna
Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday, April 23rd the Legion will lead the flag
ceremony for the Home Depot Grand Opening. The Legion also raises the flag for
the start of the home football games.
Jim Henderson of 2401 Hillside Drive shared the nonprofit organization Sleep in
Heavenly Peace would be building twin and bunk beds Saturday, March 29th and
Saturday, April 26th at First United Methodist in Melissa. Texas Roadhouse is
hosting a fundraiser on Wednesday, March 26 for the organization.
Andrew Michrina of 902 Fulbourne Drive shared he has concerns about the lack
of amenities in parks for seniors with disabilities.
4. Reports
a. Receive a presentation on special events and recreational programming.
Jeff Freeth and Tristan Pierce provided a presentation about youth sports,
adult50+, pop-up recreation and special event programs. Information about
events and programs is shared on the city's website, in the Neighbor Notes
newsletter and the quarterly Recreation Guide.
b. Events and Programs Update.
Taylor Lough gave a recap of programs and events that occurred citywide
in February and March and are planned forthe next few months. She also
reviewed the Commission's work plan and upcoming Commission meeting
dates.
5. Items for Individual Consideration
a. Consider, Discuss, Act approving the minutes from the February 24, 2025,
Neighbor Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission Meeting.
MOTION: Commission Member Susan Easaw moved to approve the
minutes of the February 24, 2025, Neighbor Engagement and Inclusion
Advisory Commission Meeting. Commission Member Jodi Foster
seconded. Motion passed 6-0.
6. Future Consideration
a. Discuss ideas and advise the City Council on how to acknowledge and
celebrate gay citizens (Jodi Foster)
MOTION: Commission Member Jodi Foster moved to place this item on a
future Neighbor Engagementand Inclusion Advisory Commission Meeting.
Vice Chairperson Elijah Nelms seconded. Motion passed 6-0.
b. Advise the City Council to change the Commission name back to Diversity
and Inclusion Advisory Commission (Jodi Foster)
MOTION: Commission Member Jodi Foster moved to place this item on a
future Neighbor Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission Meeting.
Chairperson Theresa King -Bell seconded. Motion passed 6-0.
7. Adjourn.
Chairperson Theresa King -Bell adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
Approved on the 28tr' day of April 2025.
Staff Liaison Taylor Lough
Chairperson Theresa King -Bell