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A commission member reported that the festival “went well” and thanked staff, volunteers and the community for participation. Performers named during the recognition included community dance and music groups; organizers asked participants to gather for photographs after the meeting. Commissioners and staff discussed scheduling challenges — one resident noted the festival coincided with a citywide garage sale and suggested avoiding such conflicts to increase turnout next year.

The commission thanked volunteers and discussed continuing to build the festival for next year, including clearer coordination of dates to avoid competing events. Staff said they will take the scheduling concern into account when planning the next festival and will work on public outreach earlier in the season.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Culture and Diversity Citizen Action Commission","oneSentenceSummary","Commission members presented certificates of appreciation to performers and volunteers who supported the fourth annual multicultural festival and discussed turnout and future scheduling conflicts.","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},6449950,"Huber Heights commission discusses community needs assessment, performance metrics and 2026 budget request",1550,3180000,4730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5893594-64e11f19c68c98f8f19d14fb41ce0e16&start=3180&end=4730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5893594-64e11f19c68c98f8f19d14fb41ce0e16/thumbnail_3180000.jpg","/articles/6449950/Huber-Heights/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Huber-Heights-commission-discusses-community-needs-assessment-performance-metrics-and-2026-budget-request","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6449950-10b8658d0f0f912f06e995c5b386aabf/orig.mp4?Expires=1776231369&Signature=VoG6p-zVpHjpj36xUjAdoFilsDebpCFwcZes-4eX-Yi95IzqKE7DiHnUPUx8EhBfB-ggjxCaoSnJHM17CVgUgaFZCKYsvNlxfMoYtv1F2usXsS2ys9MRNHichqgeqk85f7SqLVovlYBh9zoClTp-cvdZRKSpA-HtH4jjRnVs0S~RhOsjRE3ejRI7HzmhcSRbAoXmeb~lgMgrb7XdeVFGIMvY6tPB4kuLcJ7RhzxyvfBa7ccwikVVOd6HWdx67T8xr~1H-GKlyoW2B3WPszyMLVkVuNAXqeeLXD8rNtC5~OFUd7L7-8YogGtyxyjA7N1qwpWeVRB~Pf8pNYLJyS-p1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commission members discussed how to use the recently completed community needs assessment to set priorities for 2026, improve communication with residents and propose performance metrics to measure progress.

Staff said the city will move to a new budgeting system and that the commission’s 2026 baseline budget is about $15,000; staff added they plan to ask the finance director to increase the commission allocation to $25,000. The finance director requested a near-term submission of itemized budget requests; staff said the internal deadline for budgeting discussions is near the end of the month and that supplemental appropriations are commonly used in the first quarter if adjustments are needed after the budget is adopted.

On the assessment, staff and commissioners discussed turning the report’s recommendations into a concise checklist or dashboard for the city website so residents and council can track progress. Suggestions included creating measurable outcomes tied to the commission’s goals and publishing periodic updates. One staff member said, “We do not do communication well to our residents” and recommended building a contact database of churches, nonprofits and community organizations to improve outreach.

Commissioners asked staff to re-circulate the 18-page needs-assessment report and to seek clearer guidance from city council about which assessment recommendations the council wants the commission to pursue. Staff agreed to follow up with council and report back to the commission.

Next steps: staff to re-send the community assessment to commissioners, pursue clarification from council on priorities, and work with the commission to draft performance metrics and an itemized budget request for consideration by the finance director.","Commission members reviewed a community needs assessment and discussed next steps, possible performance metrics/dashboard, and a proposed increase in the commission’s 2026 budget from about $15,000 to $25,000.",{"_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},6449955,"Huber Heights commission task group plans Jan. 19 MLK luncheon and dialogue; organizers seek volunteers and sponsors",492,2096000,2588000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5893594-64e11f19c68c98f8f19d14fb41ce0e16&start=2096&end=2588","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5893594-64e11f19c68c98f8f19d14fb41ce0e16/thumbnail_2096000.jpg","/articles/6449955/Huber-Heights/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Huber-Heights-commission-task-group-plans-Jan-19-MLK-luncheon-and-dialogue-organizers-seek-volunteers-and-sponsors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6449955-83098cd9129a46905896ce7c2e09a903/orig.mp4?Expires=1776231369&Signature=cPJjCj3H4iWBn15TcOWFhkD2Jva140NKNL13YuW9-FZS6ARTfrHd6kBMRskSoCV2A5PvDYA34pFTJP-R4IlrK23dN3qu8esYAhgjU07zbvY2xsVnCeida-kGBQwWu7rUN4txFtTuR87W3h3aIaZq0xqxq7WFiaAvK4OsHHH0BG4nJM~WjEdRtqkOauxd-j41gcZnW04Pf-o4baNiwrQMXu3MBDOuMG5MTJUDxiMQKZ8kQd~ISZ2Fiz~ZzdZki-cqesJu4LO3vR5IziEqRcT5f1i0eYOPUvVbOm4vO7inAwSpMFP0-mwY3kbfN6q1bCgBDJu-k~Lf9U8uJvyg3xBSYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Huber Heights commission task group announced plans for a Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon and dialogue to be held Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, and asked commission members and city staff to help finalize logistics.

Task-group members said the event will run about 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., feature a lunch and small-group discussions under the theme “Keeping the Dream Alive: Building a Unified Community, One Conversation at a Time,” and emphasize dialogue between residents and city leaders about local inequality and disparities. The task group expects about 150 attendees and is soliciting quotes from caterers, including a recommendation to use local minority-owned businesses. Options mentioned included local eateries such as Sam’s, Miss Ella’s Soul Food and others.

Organizers said they plan to involve Wayne High School students and middle- and elementary-school students for brief reflections and to include small-group discussions so residents can identify challenges in their wards and propose actions for city leaders. The group also plans to honor Lucille Dale, the city’s first African American female vice mayor and long-time educator; members said they will seek reflections from people she influenced.

The task group will meet again on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at City Hall to refine program details. Staff said they are working to reserve the Wayne cafeteria for the event, are re-submitting city insurance documentation, and plan for a Zoom backup in case of inclement weather. The task group discussed charging a modest fee for lunch — a suggestion of $5 per attendee was raised as a way to offset meal costs or to seed a scholarship program, but members said no final decision had been made.

Budget and capacity: the group discussed an estimated catering range of $1,000–$1,300 for meals and said a registration system can be handled via the city website with a QR code linking to signups. Staff said they are prepared to collect attendee information and manage up to 150 registrations online.

Next steps: staff will draft and circulate a “save-the-date” or flyer for review, provide a draft to the task group before the Oct. 28 meeting, confirm the venue reservation with Wayne and finalize catering quotes. The task group will also meet to develop small-group discussion prompts and identify potential youth participants.","A task group outlined plans for a Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon and dialogue set for Jan. 19, 2026, including proposed catering, youth involvement, expected attendance and follow-up actions.",{"_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},6449958,"Huber Heights commission approves participation in Dec. 6 Christmas parade, orders information cards",1026,960000,1986000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5893594-64e11f19c68c98f8f19d14fb41ce0e16&start=960&end=1986","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5893594-64e11f19c68c98f8f19d14fb41ce0e16/thumbnail_960000.jpg","/articles/6449958/Huber-Heights/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Huber-Heights-commission-approves-participation-in-Dec-6-Christmas-parade-orders-information-cards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6449958-c1f823b040886382876dafe23c2c1a79/orig.mp4?Expires=1776231369&Signature=a3U2hxnbmh9N3z8g7cQQ9rpcCL~9gs3t3m4CJuL5wMmSI~S9UtTWvLH3XHjMPz8PzbO-FtDgwd1OWB3y5BklxD65x6mlHYbv-e~cKBGZ8GkBvsqyVx~qjm2K7ywSufE3ThY7mcQqEFbUsrgTh5W-R-sH-9Jkx6-Hd2gpTSY0ImGaxDYx6S4ZmYdhJNXHeW9Hkuh0k5ydUjN5jQFVViQ3c~L7nxP3aI0K4qXjLGX77Gv~gn4ERpG2rLyMjNoFyZinfS~W1LlmF1InmfGCiExcY4Em8Aae1LCAu95TY~GIrQ5LBJuSrSAyfPi9txKNt-n2fb8q~Ep-3R73RdbYRV8b9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Huber Heights commission voted to participate in the city’s Christmas parade on Dec. 6 and approved producing informational cards to hand out at the event.

Commission members moved and seconded a motion to join the parade; members approved the proposal by voice vote. Staff said the commission will create about 1,000 card-stock handouts, cut into quarters (four-up on a sheet) with one side promoting an MLK luncheon and the other side describing the commission and upcoming events. Jeffrey, a city staff member, said he would draft the card, circulate a proof by email and bring printed copies to the November meeting for review. “We will send it to everyone,” Jeffrey said.

The parade is scheduled for Dec. 6; lineup is at 2 p.m. with the march down Grant Pike at 3 p.m., according to information discussed at the meeting. Commissioners debated whether the group should simply walk in the parade, as it did for July 4, or also staff an informational booth at post-parade activities. The commission decided to participate in the parade now and defer final decisions about a booth to later planning, giving staff time to confirm logistics with event organizers.

The commission also discussed practical details for the outreach piece: roughly 1,000 copies on card stock, quartered for distribution, with QR codes for event signups. Jeffrey said he would prepare a draft and bring it back for the commission to review at the next meeting.

Votes at a glance:
- Approval of minutes with correction to a name: approved by voice vote (motion made and seconded).
- Participation in Huber Heights Christmas parade (Dec. 6): approved by voice vote (motion made and seconded).

Next steps: staff will prepare a draft of the outreach card and circulate it by email for edits; final printed copies will be available for the November meeting and for distribution at the parade.","The commission voted to join the city Christmas parade on Dec. 6 and approved producing promotional cards about the commission and upcoming events; the motion passed by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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