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Sheboygan City Council adopts updated Title VI program manual
Summary
The council adopted a revised Title VI program manual to align the city’s nondiscrimination policy with federal requirements, designate default coordination when positions are vacant, and expand access to interpretation services; vote was by voice and individual tallies were not specified.
The Sheboygan City Council adopted an updated Title VI program manual meant to strengthen the city’s nondiscrimination policies and clarify how complaints and coordination will be handled going forward. The measure was approved by voice vote after brief discussion.
Council members introduced the resolution (transcript reference: “resolution number 24 of 26 27”), and staff explained the manual is an update to the city’s longstanding Title VI policy to ensure compliance with federal anti-discrimination requirements. A council member asked who had served as the city’s Title VI/ADA coordinator in the past; staff replied the role had historically been managed by the director of planning and economic development but that position became vacant in 2024 and no new coordinator was formally appointed. Staff said the City Administrator serves as the default coordinator until a new designee is named.
Committee members pressed staff about outreach and communications used to inform the public about services. The staff response said the city’s website and printed brochures had been used, that a comprehensive communications plan was not previously formalized, and that the revised policy will be posted on a new version of the city website with interpretation options to help residents who do not speak English as a first language find materials.
On complaint handling, Attorney Madras described internal checks and balances: when a designated position is vacant responsibilities can be reassigned within the table of organization, and the City Attorney and the HR director would assist in investigations or referrals as needed. The manual distinguishes employee complaints (processed under the employment policy) from complaints involving board or commission members, which would likewise involve HR and legal resources.
Council member Decker expressed support: “I am, I’m very much in favor of this.” The resolution was then moved and seconded (mover recorded as Decker; second recorded as Bremser) and adopted by voice vote. The transcript does not record individual vote tallies.
The council scheduled its next regular meeting and adjourned after completing the agenda.
