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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/13/2005 CRC minutes .' MINUTES COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION Community Center, Village Hall Thursday, October 13, 2005 The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday, October 13, 2005, in the Village Hall of Mount Prospect, Illinois, 50 South Emerson Street. CALL TO ORDER At 7:05 p.m. Chairman Tolbert called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Tolbert Commissioner Parikh Commissioner Fuller Absent: Commissioner Muench is ill. Commissioner Hernandez had a schedule conflict she discussed with the Chairman. Also in attendance: Joanne Fulkerson, Baird & Warner Richard Eddington, Chief of Police APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes were approved on a motion by Commissioner Parikh and seconded by Commissioner Fuller. One change was noted in that GWAYO had their funding level changed as the United Way did not authorize funds for one of GWAYO's competitors. Consequently, that caused a marginal change in the CDBG grant funding UPDATE ON MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY Joanne Fulkerson of Baird & Warner provided an update on Make a Difference Day. The Commission voted to extend its commitment to this program. It is anticipated, when completed, 24 or 25 instruments will have been collected for distribution to the school districts. Several options were discussed for next year's program. The Chairman stated that he will contact Marilyn Genther from the library to determine if the library would host a concert. Additionally, the Chairman mentioned that Her Honor Mayor Irvana Wilks supports the concert idea. However, further discussion will be delayed until Commissioner Hernandez is available. Joanne Fulkerson from Baird & Warner wanted not only to continue to support the program, but to be kept updated on the concert dates. Additionally, she requested that significant press coverage be undertaken, as many of the donors were anonymous and that would be the only way they could be notified. In addition to the standard press release, there was a request that MPTV be contacted to provide coverage. Joan Fulkerson was extremely pleased with the working relationship that had been developed with the Lions Club and wanted it to continue in next year's program. She was extremely complimentary of Fred Steinmiller's efforts in the program. There was a motion from Commissioner Parikh and seconded by Commissioner Fuller that Her Honor compose a letter commending Baird & Warner and the Mount Prospect Lions Club for their efforts in instrument collection for Make a Difference Day. NEW BUSINESS Suburban MOSAIC 2005 Select Readings A motion was made by Commissioner Fuller and seconded by Commissioner Parikh to continue to support the MOSAIC Reading Program in the Village of Mount Prospect. The Chairman will contact . Marilyn Genther to determine the support of the Mount Prospect Library for the Suburban MOSAIC. ~. Thanksgiving Program The Chairman briefed the group on the Thanksgiving Program. This is a program sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Mount Prospect and attended by different school districts. The date will be November 20th. A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh and seconded by Commissioner Fuller to support the Thanksgiving Program. New Resident Welcome The new resident welcome for Saturday, the 22nd of October was discussed. Commissioners Parikh and Fuller stated that they would stop by that gathering. Tolerance Information Commissioner Fuller brought up the efforts by Northeastern Illinois University regarding racial tolerance and suggested that the following Web Site be included in the minutes as an example of how to promote racial tolerance and harmony: http://iew.state.Qov. OLD BUSINESS Forum on race relations was discussed. Staff was directed to obtain copies of the minutes and questions that were generated from those meetings. That information, when located, will be a part of the November 10th agenda. Additionally for the November 10th agenda, Commissioner Parikh will provide a cultural calendar to the Commission. ADJOURNMENT At 8:20 p.m. Chairman Tolbert requested a motion for adjournment. Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Fuller and seconded by Commissioner Parikh. Respectfully submitted, fWd) ~~ Chief Richard Eddington Staff Liaison ,.......,.-,,.._.,..,.'~..~~~..~__-c-~_~~.~..,,,"";_~~"~._7.,_C~.,,.....,-,.."=""",~~.,,..~~~="=c.~:;.'='C=i"":'.."_,, .,.._..~..__~"',=_"''''=''''''''=''''''''''"''''''~'"'''"'''''~_''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''"'c_~~,~~'_ ___._~