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COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Public Safety Building, Fire Department Conference Room
The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday, June 3,
2010, at the Public Safety Building located at 112 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect, Illinois.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Tolbert
Vice Chairman Parikh
Commissioner Ortiz
Commissioner Schmalzer
Absent: Commissioner Muench
Also in Attendance: Michael Semkiu, Deputy Chief of Police
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh and seconded by Commissioner Ortiz to approve the
minutes of the April 1, 2010, meeting. The minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
4 of July Parade
Chairman Tolbert provided a brief description of the parade and asked for a volunteer to represent the
Community Relations Commission in the parade. Commissioner Schmalzer volunteered to participate in
the parade. Chairman Tolbert will provide information to the Special Events Committee and contact
Commissioner Schmalzer with details for picking up the Community Relations Commission signs from
Public Works.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Participation in the Downtown Block Party
Chairman Tolbert provided a brief description of the location and activities involved in the Downtown
Block Party. The event is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and will take place on July 24 from
4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Chairman contacted Jim Uszler, Executive Director of the Chamber of
Commerce, for information on participating. Mr. Uszler suggested the CRC set up a table with the
Chamber of Commerce at the block party and handout informational brochures regarding the
Commission. These are the same brochure normally distributed to new Mount Prospect residents.
Chairman Tolbert asked if the Commissioners were willing to participate in this event.
A motion to participate in the Downtown Block Party was made by Commissioner Parikh and seconded
by Commissioner Ortiz. The motion was unanimously approved.
Commissioner Parikh mentioned the possibility of distributing a survey in the form of a questionnaire to
determine what the public expects from the Community Relations Commission. Commissioner Ortiz
volunteered to translate into Spanish language a brochure for the Commission and add an e-mail address
to the brochure. Mrs. Ortiz asked if the Commission already has an e-mail address. Deputy Chief
Semkiu will contact IT (Information Technology) to obtain an e-mail address for the Commission.
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Chairman Tolbert will contact Community Development regarding the schedule for the Community
Development Block Grant, as this process generally begins in August.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE
No report.
VII, ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. after a motion was made by Chairman Schmalzer and seconded by
Commissioner Parikh. The motion was approved unanimously.
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