LGBTQI+ Commission Special Meeting - May 27, 2026
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LGBTQI+ Commission Special Meeting - May 27, 2026\n\nThe LGBTQI+ Commission held a special virtual meeting on May 27, 2026, at 6:08 PM, adjourning at 6:16 PM. The meeting approved three event proposals and heard public testimony from the Manager of Senior Services.\n\n### Public Comments & Testimony\n- Anne Gregory, Manager of Senior Services for the City of Middletown, thanked the Commission for considering a proposed June program she developed with Commissioner Derek Cartagena.\n\n### Discussion Items\n- Event 1: "Wicked of Oz: A Drag Review" – Proposed by Commissioner Derek Cartagena, scheduled for June 9, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Middletown Senior Center (61 Durant Terrace). The total cost is $975, covering refreshments, performers, and movie licensing. Commissioner Cartagena noted the primary cost was movie licensing. No further discussion ensued.\n\n- Event 2: "Middletown Pride in Paddle & Poll" – Proposed by Commissioner Katie, scheduled for June 20, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Floating Meadows (181 Johnson Street). The cost is $1,383.71, comprising $883.71 for refreshments and $500 for ASL interpreters, with a maximum capacity of 35 participants aged 13+. The event involves a paddle to pull invasive species with the Connecticut River Conservancy and the Jonas Center, followed by an event at a local brewery. The cost covers food, pizza, and one beverage per person. Unlike the previous year, hats were not included to save costs.\n\n- Event 3: Non-Binary Meetup – Continuing Sponsorship – Originally proposed by Commissioner Angela Crow. No cost associated; the Commission simply continues its sponsorship.\n\n### Key Outcomes\n- Motion to approve "Wicked of Oz": Moved by Dolly Haddad, seconded by Angela Crow. Roll call vote: All 7 present members voted aye. Passed unanimously.\n- Motion to approve "Middletown Pride in Paddle & Poll": Moved by Laura, seconded by Lisa Loomis Davern. Roll call vote: All 8 present members (including Laura who joined during the meeting) voted aye. Passed unanimously.\n- Motion to continue sponsorship of Non-Binary Meetup: Moved by Katie, seconded by Derek Cartagena. Roll call vote: All 8 present members voted aye. Passed unanimously.\n- Adjournment: Motion by Laura, seconded by Angela Crow. The meeting adjourned at 6:16 PM.
Meeting Transcript
Turn off one of the okay. It is 608, and I will call to order the special meeting of the LGBTQI plus commission scheduled for April 22nd at 6 p.m. As this is a virtual only meeting, I will ask everyone to identify themselves in order before we begin the agenda items. I am Brianna Squevera, Chairperson Katie. Hi Katie Maherit, umgela. Angela Crow, Commissioner. Beth. Beth Shapiro, Commissioner. Lisa. Lisa Loomis Davern, Commissioner. Derek. Derek Cartagena, Commissioner. And Dolly. Dolly Haddad, Vice Chair. Okay. We are on agenda item two, public session on agenda items. We have a member of the public. Anne, do you wish to speak on any items on tonight's agenda? Hi, Ian Greg. I'm the manager of senior services for the city of Middletown. Been working with Derek to come up with our proposal for our June program. And I really appreciate the Commission's consideration. Thank you so much. Thank you. Seeing no other members of the public, we will move on to new business 3A, submitted applications proposed event. Item number one, which is of Oz, a wicked drag review, June 9, 2026 from 130 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. at the Middletown Senior Center. 61 Durant Terrace. It cost $975 for refreshments, performers, and movie licensing. This has been submitted by Commissioner Cogagena. Derek, do you have anything you'd like to share before I entertain a motion to approve? The only thing that I really just wanted to say. I mean, I'm sure everybody looked at the proposal. The biggest thing for the cost was the licensing for the movie. But everything else is pretty much yes, just the refreshments, the performers. And yeah, I'm really, really, really excited. And just uh hoping to hear everyone's feedback and um get this going. Thank you. Do I have a motion to approve this event? So moved. Okay. The motion is made to approve which is of Oz by Dolly. It is seconded by Angela. Is there any discussion or shall we go directly to a vote? Hearing no discussion, I will do a roll call vote because we are on a virtual meeting. So Commissioner Squevera votes aye in favor. Commissioner Katie. Aye in favor. Angela.
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