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Votes at a glance:

- Approval of minutes: Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the June meeting minutes by voice vote. No roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript; the chair called for “aye” and members responded in the affirmative.

- MLK celebration date: The commission voted to provide staff with the date for the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, set as Jan. 19, 2026, and to leave time and location “to be determined.” The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Christmas parade registration: The commission approved staff (through Sarah Forsyth or designated staff) to register the Cultural Diversity Commission for the Huber Heights Christmas parade on Dec. 6, 2025 at 2 p.m.; the motion passed by voice vote.

- Adjournment: A motion to adjourn the meeting was seconded and carried by voice vote.

Why it matters: These procedural votes set dates the commission will use for city promotional materials and ensured staff may complete required registrations and mailers. Commissioners said staff will circulate details and proofs for promotional items in advance of the deadlines.

Provenance: Each of these actions appears in the meeting transcript during routine agenda items and formal motions that were moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Huber Heights - Culture and Diversity Citizen Action Commission","oneSentenceSummary","At its Aug. 7 meeting the Cultural Diversity Commission approved minutes, set Jan. 19, 2026 as the date for the MLK celebration to be communicated to staff, and authorized staff to register the commission for the city’s Christmas parade; the meeting adjourned by motion.","taxTitle","Huber Heights, Montgomery County, Ohio","taxId",55050,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6500837,"Commission to nominate one candidate for Citizens Complaint Review Board after interviews; timeline set for September",471,5365000,5836000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5551758-243f0004e010dc0201c8d7488aae7a52&start=5365&end=5836","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5551758-243f0004e010dc0201c8d7488aae7a52/thumbnail_5365000.jpg","/articles/6500837/Huber-Heights/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Commission-to-nominate-one-candidate-for-Citizens-Complaint-Review-Board-after-interviews-timeline-set-for-September","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6500837-a57b9a57e6f3aeede7a8db2dcc929999/orig.mp4?Expires=1770755919&Signature=RD5nk7xKMeH0frSoQQZaKonV44ZO1j~0FqXrwjAgVLWQqJnhmyiJrcTce1acch~-WA9PRk7Ivu38sLY8QGLTXXg1PWTM2hofhDk9i6kWSxgt02RpTHAZ~I-eMmbLujnEkv9w55YoB1DfWUBBQfPQbXTKjaF2jAEdrJdEPA8FSpxacHUZn35PsXJppXuSPMfHuKA-15kHeeg8~rK2V-fufzZQ9R6oBAUcVqUyqExjrJp6pQm57kJ0bluT6t~CV-ZOXBqDYc~yezE3Emydafm3czgcOBdr21OEtbW1M9u0zQUfZMu5V9u8qL~jv-hisFFXN3rcEUcIYQZToSLANHpGnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Cultural Diversity Commission on Aug. 7 that two applicants remain under consideration for the Citizens Complaint Review Board and asked the commission to nominate one member to forward to city council for appointment consideration.

Jeffrey (city staff liaison) said five people had applied originally; some withdrew or did not appear for interviews and two candidates were interviewed by staff. Under the board’s appointment rules discussed at the meeting, certain seats have demographic or role-based criteria tied to recent census categories and professional background. Staff asked the commission to nominate one of the two interviewed applicants to be the commission’s nominee to council.

Commissioners said they would like to see the applicants’ materials and, where possible, meet the candidates before making a formal nomination. Several commissioners said the timeline proposed by staff — which would place the nomination on council’s agenda within a few weeks — left little time for the commission to review materials.

Why it matters: The Citizens Complaint Review Board will be involved in reviewing police complaints and the composition and selection of the board drew commissioner attention because the enabling legislation specifies seat criteria (for example, top census population groups and seats requiring a former law enforcement officer or an attorney). Commissioners questioned whether those demographic criteria were the best approach and asked staff for clarification.

Next steps: Staff said they will work with the commission and council staff to set a path forward; commissioners requested that applicant materials be circulated and that candidates, if available, attend a future commission meeting so members can ask questions before making a nomination.","Staff reported two finalist applicants for the Citizens Complaint Review Board; the Cultural Diversity Commission will interview or review applications and is expected to nominate one candidate to send to council before the council’s work session schedule in late August/September.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6500840,"Huber Heights commission debates workload and next steps from community plan",1420,176000,1596000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5551758-243f0004e010dc0201c8d7488aae7a52&start=176&end=1596","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5551758-243f0004e010dc0201c8d7488aae7a52/thumbnail_176000.jpg","/articles/6500840/Huber-Heights/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Huber-Heights-commission-debates-workload-and-next-steps-from-community-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6500840-b42954b6fd8b99aef1838fd92ceb7fac/orig.mp4?Expires=1770755919&Signature=d5SBf~lFWRiiUShy0Fo0Fp5Fkf3BqAoPP0GOefeYh6RaUrqpd9YbM3q6dsobSL2YpLAYlBgYsMRC1LgX5~WXIi2~bVCSTyBnKr60OXxkf82Fls4-oMS3L8bKnUagrbuOC0fcbapTATmY-jHRHt5GUXdyASql634NNqqYBFi9AXkQsSUhgWkSP6YyE-vbSeqMMmi5pobTRYpp38CO6JQ4PRN~xw1Nim0Cmx3Dt-gXk9kF~J4tZaBvCy-Tw38y8YDKDIiY6l8~dWSXQCQBeCGPE9Vfc-5BiKG3khl1z4xCV582rRCTFVEAPL2AIYAuBwyp~7HFlF6lbDpEMlM3YeR2MA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commission members on Aug. 7 spent substantial time discussing how the Cultural Diversity Commission will use the city’s recently delivered community plan (referred to in the meeting as the “Rama plan”) and what the commission’s responsibilities should be going forward.

“We all need to have a really clear understanding of what is expected of us and what our roles are,” said Christie (commission member), who expressed concern about changing the commission’s scope and asked that the group decide how much time members can commit outside monthly meetings.

City staff and commissioners said council — not staff — is the appointing authority and therefore must clarify the commission’s mandate. Jeffrey (city staff liaison) told the commission he could help arrange a meeting between the commission and council to nail down expectations. “I will try my hardest to orchestrate that,” he said, describing a proposed meeting to align the commission’s recommended activities with council’s legislative charge.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the Rama plan includes both long‑term recommendations and “low hanging fruit” that the commission can implement quickly. Members asked for a firm list of responsibilities so they can prioritize work for the end of 2025 and into 2026, and avoid informal mission creep that leaves initiatives stalled.

Proposed next steps: Commissioners suggested placing a workshop-style agenda item at the Sept. 4 meeting to collect and prioritize projects, set a time commitment expectation for members, and decide whether the commission will only make recommendations or also assist with execution. Staff said they will circulate the underlying legislation for the commission’s review so members’ ideas can be aligned with the commission’s legal scope.

Ending: The commission agreed to make roles and a 2026 work plan the top item at its September meeting, with staff circulating the relevant legislation in advance.","Members of the Cultural Diversity Commission said they want clearer duties, consistent expectations from council and a plan to convert community‑plan recommendations into near-term actions and a 2026 workplan.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6500842,"Huber Heights plans Sept. 13 multicultural festival with performances, food trucks and children’s activities",2590,1908000,4498000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5551758-243f0004e010dc0201c8d7488aae7a52&start=1908&end=4498","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5551758-243f0004e010dc0201c8d7488aae7a52/thumbnail_1908000.jpg","/articles/6500842/Huber-Heights/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Huber-Heights-plans-Sept-13-multicultural-festival-with-performances-food-trucks-and-childrens-activities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6500842-5d297c93403976df1241634675127623/orig.mp4?Expires=1770755919&Signature=RJB0IUkC8NSOt9eSGbU-V3cONN4oo5-U0yMnbv0CbyFFQpB6rdNF1xcGjd1uaPckyT0lOxeI-NaMxFXkSmsqS4-duf0FtUFdvIrVKJ0p0qxkTM-zIyTi51321YOM5Txn7qNKeI5GHQryigeEGU7Ah48HF2qRDu3hvDU~WgqAU4YWl~jMi7m2ITveJ2M~yZmJrnGbL9Gn6mRbYs8-CrH8N77A9N7kDpZtCQTWk83uAgKY7J-o6yQKD2eqDg9MAMoTCVOr3BCvxXgViDCYtZYRZZwLCsOkMKEKMD5T-xPNyhXpMO~5JbSQevOrrmuGv~xEjs7tAxu9SwB3tB2UcM6QvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Huber Heights Cultural Diversity Commission on Aug. 7 outlined plans for a multicultural festival set for Sept. 13, including performers such as the Dayton Salsa Project, multiple dance groups representing Turkiye, the Philippines, Guam, Lebanon, Sudan, Mexico and Puerto Rico, food trucks and a range of family activities.

The commission’s staff liaison, Jeffrey (city staff liaison), said the festival will run roughly 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Eichelberger Park and that the city has allocated additional funds to the event. “So I got another $15,000 to put this on,” Jeffrey said during the meeting. The planning group has also discussed buying a temporary dance floor, face-painting and balloon artists; a face-painting quote discussed in the meeting was about $270.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the festival is central to the commission’s work of connecting cultural organizations with residents and raising awareness of the city’s diversity. Organizers told the commission they expect dance performances, a headline act or band, food vendors representing multiple cultures, historical or informational tables and children’s attractions such as bounce houses, a game truck and cultural “games” areas run by participating groups.

Key details: Planners reported seven confirmed dance groups and were negotiating to add Dayton Salsa Project (two sets totaling up to 1 hour 40 minutes) and possible headline performers including DCDC (a dance company) pending a site visit and technical needs. Food and retail vendors listed during the meeting included groups representing Turkey, the Philippines, Mexico, Latvia and Ukraine; the Dayton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been contacted to help recruit Hispanic vendors. The commission agreed to waive vendor fees for community groups; food trucks were being charged a fee ($50–$100, as discussed) depending on category and space.

Organizing and outreach: Communications staff member Sarah Forsyth (communications staff) is set to prepare a save‑the‑date and a more detailed news release once key performers are confirmed. Commissioners and volunteers plan to use social media, local news contacts and regional digital boards to promote the festival. The group discussed a “passport” concept for festival visitors — a small card attendees could stamp at cultural booths and enter into drawings for prizes such as YMCA or aquatic center family passes donated by partners.

Budget and logistics: Planners said the commission has money from earlier events and an additional $15,000 was available for this festival. Jeffrey noted Juneteenth costs used a large portion of prior funds and confirmed the extra allocation to support the multicultural event. The commission discussed hiring a dance floor (paid from the festival budget) because some invited performers will not perform on pavement.

Next steps: Organizers will finalize contracts (including a confirmation request to Dayton Salsa Project), secure a dance floor if needed, close vendor registrations by the stated August 31 deadline, and send promotional materials to Sarah Forsyth for publication. Commissioners also planned a final task‑group meeting before the September commission meeting to finish layout and marketing materials.

Ending: Commissioners described the festival as a chance to “spotlight” residents and cultural groups and to build ongoing partnerships; planners said they will return to the commission with finalized vendor lists, confirmations and proofs for promotional materials.","The Huber Heights Cultural Diversity Commission detailed performers, vendors, family activities and a modest budget for a multicultural festival set for Sept. 13; staff and volunteers are finalizing contracts and marketing.","actionData","errors"]

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