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HomeMy WebLinkAboutYC Minutes 03/07/2012MAYOR m — ourit Prospect Irvana K. Wilks TRUSTEES Paul Wm. Hoefert Arlene A. Juracek A. John Korn John Matuszak Steven S. Polit Michael A. Zadel Village of Mount Prospect 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY MARCH 07, 2012 7:00 P.M. VILLAGE HALL IT TRAINING ROOM 50 SOUTH EMERSON STREET PRESENT ADAM KIEL — CHAIRMAN NORA GAWLIK ALEX OPLAWSKI RACHEL OTTE JACLYN STASSEN GEORGE CLOWES, ADULT ADVISOR INVESTIGATOR SCOTT FILIPEK, ADULT ADVISOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE STEVEN POLIT, ADULT ADVISOR CINDY RUMORS, SECRETARY ABSENT MICHAEL BOIVIN, RABIA MEMON, DELANIE STEINWEG DAVID SCHEIN, ADULT ADVISOR VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK M. Lisa Angell Phone: 847/392 -6000 Fax: 847/392 -6022 www.mounWrospect.org GUESTS JEFFREY NEJDL — Prospective new member from Prospect High School NOAH KIEL — brother of Chairman Adam Kicl, prospective new member from Holmes Junior High School CALL TO ORDER Chairman Adam Kicl called the March 07, 2012 Mount Prospect Youth Commission meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. in the IT Training Room of the Village Hall, 50 South Emerson Strcct, Mount Prospect, Illinois. ROLL CALL Secretary Cindy Rumorc called the roll. March 07, 2012 Page 1 of 5 MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Nora Gawlik, seconded by Commissioner Alex Oplawski, moved to approve the amended Minutes of the February 01, 2012 Youth Commission meeting. The motion carried by unanimous approval. VISITORS TO BE HEARD Jeffrey Nc ' idl, prospective new member from Prospect High School and Noah Kiel, brother of Chairman Adam Kiel, prospective new member from Holmes Junior High School were in attendance. TREASURER'S REPORT No receipts have been presented until this meeting. Youth Commission balance 51,500.00 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Chairman — Alex Oplawski, Adult Advisor — David Schein Adam Kiel, Alex Oplawski Youth Commission Ordinance Proposed Changes The Administration Committee revised the following proposals for changes to the Youth Commission Ordinance: 1. 5.1403: Membership "D" - Change the minimum age of members to 12 or sixth grade. 2. Add a mission statement such as, "The purpose of the Mount Prospect Youth Commission is to promote youth as responsible citizens in our community." 3. 5.1405: Duties "D" - Change from "Organize and coordinate existing youth programs such as Youth in Government Day" to "Help promote and participate in existing Villa-c-sponsorcd youth and family programs such as Youth in Government Day, welcome of new residents, and the Village Downtown Block Party." 4. 5.1405: Duties "E" - Change from "Develop and implement new programs for youth in the Village" to "As appropriate, assist youth service organizations in the development and implementation of new programs for youth in the Village." 5. 5.1405: Duties - Change the order of the duties to make them flow more logically. The following sequence was proposed: C, D, F, B, A, E, H, and G. 6. 5.1405: Duties: - Combine Duties "D" (organize youth programs), "E" (develop youth programs), and "F" (foster cooperation among youth service organizations), since they cover similar areas of responsibility. 7. 5.1405: Duties - Eliminate Duty "H" (budget preparation) and include it with the section on meeting with the Village Board. 8. 5-1406: Meetings - Specify meeting semi - annually with the Village Board rather than meeting in specific months. Commissioner Alex Oplawski, seconded by Commissioner Nora Gawlik motioned to approve the above proposed changes to the Youth Commission Ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous approval. Chairman Adam Kiel to submit the approved proposed Youth Commission Ordinance changes to Village Clerk Lisa An-cll for review by the Village Board. March 07, 2012 Page 2 of 5 1� MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES ISSUES COMMITTEE Co-Chairman — Michacl Boivin and Rabia Mcnion, Adult Advisor — George Clowcs Michacl Boivin, Rabia Mcnion Youth Commission On-Line Survey Advisor George Clowcs reported receiving additional surveys from Commissioners Rachcl Ottc, Nora Gawlik, and Jaclyn Stasscn, Investigator Filipck and Adult Advisor Steven Polit to add to the already received surveys 80 responses, 49 adult and 31 youth. This survey has been removed from the Youth Commission Village wcbsitc. Issues Committee to tally all the surveys, analyze the responses, and report their findings to the commission. Adult Advisor Steven Polit advised the owner of Subway Express has agreed to assist with the distribution of the future Youth Commission survey to patrons at his store. Advisor Clowcs stated committee incinbcrs to discuss the creation of a new survey and once approved will consider the offer. Chairman Adam Kicl discussed visiting area Youth Commissions to observe their meetings. Adult Advisor Steven Polit agreed to -o with interested incinbcrs. Chairman Kicl to research area youth commissions and contact incinbcrs with dates and times of meetings. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Chairman — Dclanic Stcinwc-, Adult Advisor — Investigator Scott Filipck Jaclyn Stasscn, Dclanic Stcinwc- Youth Commission Fiver Commissioner Jaclyn Stasscn advised Youth Commission flyer has been updated and will email to commission incinbcrs. Members to distribute the flyers throughout businesses in the Villa-c. Village Electric Displav Board Commissioner Jacyln Stasscn reported Youth Commission meetings arc running on the Villa-c electric display board. Display Board Placement Commissioners Jaclyn Stasscn and Dclanic Stcinwc- to contact area facilities for placement of display board. Updating of Youth Commission Village Website Commissioner Jaclyn Stasscn stated she is still working on the updating of the Youth Commission Villa-c wcbsitc. Recruitment Chairman Adam Kicl again proposed contacting principals at Mount Prospect middle schools and arranging a 10-15 minute meeting with them to solicit their recommendations for students who might be interested in joining the Youth Commission. Commission incinbcrs to contact area middle schools and advise of their findings at the April meeting. YOUTH RESOURCES COMMITTEE Chairman — Rachcl Ottc, Adult Advisor — Steven Polit Nora Gawlik, Rachcl Ottc March 07, 2012 Page 3 of 5 MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES YOUTH RESOURCES COMMITTEE — continued Youth Resource Catalog Youth Rcsourcc catalog is updated and ready to print. Commissioner Nora Gawlik, seconded by Commissioner Rachcl Ottc motioned to approve to spend no more than 5150.00 to print the English version of the Youth Rcsourcc catalog with Smart phone sticker. The motion carried by unanimous approval. Spanish Version Youth Resource Catalog Commissioner Rachcl Ottc contacted Mr. Diaz assisting with the Spanish version of the Youth Spanish translation of the Youth Rcsourcc catalog, at Rollin- Meadows High School and he was not aware of Rcsourcc catalog. Chairman Adam Kicl to arrange for the OLD BUSINESS MEETINGS OF VILLAGE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Commissioner Nora Gawlik attended a February Committee of the Wholc Village Board meeting. Commission incinbcrs encouraged to attend upcoming Village Board meetings. NEW BUSINESS Spring Bicvcle Safety Program Rivcr Trails Park District has agreed to holding the event however, Youth Commission incinbcrs did not work on any of the particulars for the program since the last meeting. Commissioner Nora Gawlik suggested the formation of a subcommittee to acccicratc work on the program. Chairman Adam Kicl, Commissioner Nora Gawlik, and Adult Advisor Steven Polit to serve on the subcommittee and arranged to meet on Sundays at noon to work on the program. Business and Organization Suggestions Chairman Adam Kicl reported that he has compiled suggestions for bike shops and bike clubs as potential participants for the Bike Safety Program. OTHER BUSINESS Youth View Topics Advisor George Clowcs advised Youth View program was taped with Commissioner Nora Gawlik and Mary Katc Dcmpscy about their "Giving Garden" project that recently garnered them a Shining Star Award. Commissioner Michacl Boivin hosted the program. Commission incinbcrs encouraged to bring topics for future Youth View tapings to the April meeting. FOOD PURCHASE Chairman Adam Kicl is scheduled for the food purchase for the April meeting. March 07, 2012 Page 4 of 5 MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION TO ADJOURN Commissioner Alex Oplawski, seconded by Commissioner Nora Gawlik, moved to adjourn the March 07, 2012 meeting of the Mount Prospect Youth Commission. The motion carried by unanimous approval. MEETING ADJOURNED Chairman Adam Kiel adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. March 07, 2012 Page 5 of 5 MAYOR Irvana K. Wilks TRUSTEES Paul Wm. Hoefert Arlene A. Juracek A. John Korn John Matuszak Steven S. Polit Michael A. Zadel feati�nt I'cc�cct VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK M. Lisa Angell Phone: 847/392 -6000 Fax: 847/392 -6022 TDD: 847/392 -6064 www.mountprospect.org Village of Mount Prospect 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 March 2012 Youth Commission Members: June is reappointment time to the Youth Commission for 2012 -2013 by Mayor Irvana Wilks. Please answer the information below and return to me no later than the May 02, 2012 Youth Commission meeting I, Print Name Do / Do Not ( Circle one ) request to be reappointed to the Mount Prospect Youth Commission by Mayor Wilks. Year in School: Number of years on the Youth Commission: Offices held: - Identify Youth Commission projects you have participated in the past year: -How do you plan on contributing to the Youth Commission next year? -List new projects, Youth View ideas, volunteer events or topics to be discussed for the Youth Commission. Signature Date