Florida Department of Management Services



Conference Call MeetingMeeting MinutesWednesday, December 4, 2019Members in AttendanceChair Jay Narang (Tech Army, LLC)Vice Chair Deborah Thompson (Deborah K. Thompson Consultants)Secretary Janet Harris-Lange (TaskMasters of Florida, Inc.)Johnny Helms (Lumbee Resource Management Group)Eddie Loumiet (Ruvos)Mariana Lugaro (United Data Technologies)Brian Williams (The School District of Lee County)Christine Yerkes (Yerkes South, Inc.)Staff in AttendanceDonna Williams, Executive Director, Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD), Department of Management Services (DMS)Bre Stephens, Marketing Assistant, OSD, DMSPublic in AttendanceCheryl Gonzalez, Chief Diversity Officer, Office of Equity, Diversity and Special Programs, Hillsborough Community CollegeCall to OrderChair Narang called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. A quorum was mentarianCheryl Gonzalez informed the Council that she is studying supplier diversity in contracting for the state university system. Cheryl shared some research from her study with the Council regarding Florida’s path to adopting supplier diversity and minority business programs in government contracting.Chair Narang shared with Cheryl the efforts of the Legislative Committee regarding certification unification throughout the state. The council discussed the topic, and Cheryl shared that she is happy to assist with these efforts.AgendaDeborah Thompson motioned to adopt the meeting’s agenda as presented, and the motion was seconded by Eddie Loumiet. The agenda was approved unanimously.Minutes of October 2, 2019 MeetingJohnny Helms motioned to adopt the meeting minutes of October 2, 2019 as presented, and the motion was seconded by Brian Williams. The minutes were approved unanimously.Old BusinessApproval of the 2019-2020 Annual ReportThe Council requested one modification; update the company name for member Brian Williams. Johnny Helms motioned to adopt the 2019-2020 Annual Report as presented with the requested modification, and the motion was seconded by Eddie Loumiet. The annual report was approved unanimously.New BusinessNone Council Chair/Vice Chair/Member Update Vice Chair Thompson shared Jacksonville Transport Authority is moving forward with a small business enterprise program.Brian Williams shared Lee County School Board is instituting a small business program.Eddie Loumiet informed the Council he had the opportunity to share the news of the Council and OSD/DMS to the Office of Economic Vitality and Domi Station both in Tallahassee, FL. Members made suggestions for future commentarians and Chair Narang instructed them to email the suggestions to Director Williams. Committee Reports Legislative Committee: NoneStrategic and State Comprehensive Planning Committee: NoneResearch and Emerging Trends Committee: The meeting frequency for the committee has changed to the second Wednesday of every other month starting in February 2020. The meeting time is still 11:00 a.m.News Articles and LinksNone AnnouncementsNoneNext Scheduled Council Meeting: February 5, 2020. The meeting was adjourned at 2:54 p.m. ................
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