BAAB Minutes 06/17/2024BLACK AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Golden Gate Community Center
4701 Golden Gate Pkwy
Naples, FL 34116
June 17,2024 l6:00PM
Members Present
John Newton (Chair)
Vincent Keeys
Jeris Smith (Vice-Chair)
Jean-Paul
Micheal Patterson
Members Absent
Damell Johnson
Darren Beckford
Hilda Cececharles
Staff Present
Maria Hopkins, Public Information Coordinator II / Staff Liaison
Public
I. Call to Order & Welcome
The Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) meeting was called to order by John Newton at 6: i5,
with John Newton presiding. After a brief introduction, Maria Hopkins outlined the BAAB's
overarching goals and appreciated the members' commitment. A key focus of the meeting was
identifuing critica[ issues to bring to the attention of the commissioners. Members prioritized
affordable housing, education, and enhanced communication with diverse minority communities.
The board then explored strategies to raise the BAAB's profile and expand its reach. These
included distributing flyers, actively participating in community events, providing guidance to
county staff, and offering translation services. Recognizing the importance of structured agendas
for productive meetings, members committed to proactively submitting agenda items to the liaison
II ApDroval meeting minutes
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III. Old Business
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IV. New Business (Selection of Chair and Vice Chair)
A motion was made to select the following members to chair and vice chair:
Motion to approve: John Newton as Chair
Motion seconded: Micheal Patterson
Motion carries; Unanimously; 5-0
Motion to approve: Jeris Smith as Vice Chair
Motion seconded: Micheal Patterson
Motion carries; Unanimously; 5-0
V. Public Comment
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Vl. Upcomins Meetinss
There will be no meeting in July. The next meeting witl be held on August 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
at the Golden Gate Community Center.
VII. Adiourn
Having no further business, the meeting was adjoumed at 7:15 pm.
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