Item 1: Draft Minutes 11.05.2025 — original pdf

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African American Resource Advisory Commission November 5, 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 5, 2025 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility at 912 E 11th St, in Austin, Texas. Chair Horton called the African American Resource Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:41 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Daryl Horton, Chair Nelson Linder Justin Parsons Greg Smith Emmy Weisberg Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alexandria Anderson Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Kenneth Loyde Commissioners Absent: Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Roger Davis Sophia Dozier Antony Jackson Antonio Ross Mueni Rudd PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 African American Resource Advisory Commission November 5, 2025 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 7, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 7, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Linder’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Weisberg was off the dais. Vice Chair Eugene and Commissioners Davis, Dozier, Jackson, Ross, and Rudd were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing from Kim Wright, General Manager, The Millennium regarding the price to rent the Millennium, demographics of the community members that patron the center, and questions and concerns surrounding the amenities. Briefing was provided by Kim Wright, General Manager, The Millennium. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation from Iliana Medrano, Director, Community Powered ATX regarding current priorities and community engagement practices of Community Powered ATX. Presentation was provided by Iliana Medrano, Kecia Prince, and Halima Foster, Community Powered ATX. Presentation from Sherrick West, Thunderbird District Executive, Boy Scouts of America and Amara Davis, Armadillo District Executive, Boy Scouts of America regarding scouting priorities and how the scouts engage with African American Youth. Presentation was provided by Sherrick West, Thunderbird District Executive, Boy Scouts of America and Amara Davis, Armadillo District Executive, Boy Scouts of America. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion regarding a new meeting space. Discussion to invite council members to come to the meeting. The motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m. was approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Parsons’ second with no objection. 2