Community Relations Commission

City Hall, Second Floor

Agenda — 18 items

1. I. CALL TO ORDER
2. A. Roll Call
3. 2 Chairman Eric Brown called the meeting to order at 5:34 PM.
4. B. Acceptance of Journal
5. 1. Journal of Proceedings for the Community Relations Commission Meeting held on December 11, 2025 25-00178 Approved Pass
6. 4 Commissioner William Martin arrived at 5:43 PM.
7. II. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
8. III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. A. Approve 2025 Annual Report 25-00179 Approved
10. IV. NEW BUSINESS
11. 8 There were no registered speakers.
12. A. Develop Agenda for Strategic Planning Session 25-00180
13. V. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
14. VI. ADJOURNMENT Approved
15. 11 PAGE BREAK
16. 12 THE CITY OF ROCKFORD INTENDS TO COMPLY WITH THE INTENT AND SPIRIT OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IF A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, PERSONAL P.A. SYSTEM, OR OTHER SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED, PLEASE CALL THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT AT (779) 348-7391 AT LEASE 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE, SO WE CAN BE PREPARED TO ASSIST YOU.
17. 15 Commissioner Borrero commented that she liked the idea of the individual commissioners pairing with an Alderman to become acquainted with their ward and its constituents to help make the community aware it is welcome to engage with the Commission. Commissioner Crudup reported she had a discussion with a REGROW grantee regarding a grant to Brook Road United Methodist Church and Community Center. She stated City Staff have resolved the inquiry. Commissioner William Martin informed the Commission that he had met with Aldermen Tamir Bell and Karen Hoffman regarding the REGROW grants and asked for the grants to be reconsidered. He recommends the Commission assist in developing the intent and procedure of the grants. Commissioner Martin also asked about the status of the response from Public Works regarding the Commission’s inquiries from its last meeting.
18. 17 Chairman Brown asked for a Motion to Adjourn. Commissioner Martin moved to Adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Crudup. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote. (Commissioners Scott Garwick and Mary Kaull were absent). The meeting adjourned at 5:51 PM.