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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7b. SSC Minutes 12/09/2011Mount Prospect Sister Cities Commission Meeting 1201 West Cleven Mount Prospect, Illinois Friday, December 9, 2011— 7:OOPM — 8:OOPM Call to order: The Mount Prospect Sister Cities Commission meeting was called to order by Mayor Wilks. Welcome: In her welcome, Mayor Wilks outlined the procedures for the evening. Since this was an open public meeting, she would call for `citizens to be heard," followed by commission members' analysis of the official delegation visit to Sevres. Dorothy Kucera would take the meeting minutes. After the meeting we were all invited to remain to socialize and enjoy some refreshments. Roll Call: All attendees signed the Attendance Registration Present: Board Members: "Skip" Farley, Lorrie Huber, Dorothy Kucera, MaryAnn Sibrava, John Sibrava, Irvana Wilks Others: Michael Huber, Denise Rano, Alan Wilks Absent: Board Members: Janice Farley, Tricia Fusilero, Ed Juracek, Michael Karsen, John Korn, Gary & Paula Randant, Maura Reschke, Paul Sells, Rachel Teppen, Judy Thorne Minutes: When Mayor Wilks asked if the were any citizens who wished to be heard, John Sibrava inquired if a lock could be put on the Men's Washroom located at the train station. Mayor Wilks advised she would refer this request to Public Works. John Sibrava summarized the general agreement of all who traveled to Sevres of the overwhelming arrangements for the official visit as well as the side trip to the wine country. Lorrie Huber shared her memories of everyone's kindness and how great it was to visit with old friends. "Skip" Farley commented on the uniqueness of Mount Prospect's relationship with Sevres while MaryAnn Sibrava claimed that the host family reception was a special highlight of the trip. All agreed that 2011 was a very successful year for the Mount Prospect Sister Cities Commission. A discussion was held on how we can continue to keep the level standard we have now reached. Denise Rano inquired as to the possibility of expanding the commission allowing more members to share in the workload. Workload sharing will be addressed during our 2012 Commission meetings. Adiournment: There being no further business, Lorrie Huber made a motion to adjourn the meeting. "Skip" Farley seconded the motion. Motion carried. Respectively Submitted by, Dorothy M. Kucera, MPSC Chair