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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/13/2006 CRC minutes fIDflJ&\~~ MINUTES COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION Community Center, Village Hall Thursday, April 13, 2006 The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday, April 13, 2006, at the Mount Prospect Village Hall located at 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman Tolbert. ROLL CALL Present Chairman Tolbert Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Parikh Absent: Commissioner Fuller Commissioner Muench Also in attendance: Michael Semkiu, Deputy Chief of Police APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh to approve the minutes of March 9th and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez. These minutes were unanimously approved by a voice vote. OLD BUSINESS Update on "Make A Difference Day" Chairman Tolbert distributed a flyer prepared by Baird & Warner Realty advertising the event. The flyer was discussed and it was agreed that the text "Holmes Junior High Band, District 59" be incorporated into the flyer and the text "Mount Prospect Music Makes a Difference Committee" be removed. Baird & Warner Realty plans on distributing the flyers at open house presentations in the area. Commissioner Hernandez indicated the next Make a Difference Day will be held October 28, 2006. Instruments collected will be held at the Baird & Warner Realty. Chairman Tolbert advised that Mayor Wilks would be addressing the Lion's Club and will read a statement regarding the event. A copy of the statement is attached and made part of these minutes. The Mayor recently issued an e-mail concerning the event, a copy of the e-mail is attached and made part of these minutes. Commissioner Hernandez indicated that a student will speak at the event and speak of the importance of the musical instruments. Chairman Tolbert advised that Mayor Wilks will be present at the event and will mention that musical instruments will again be collected. Commissioner Parikh proposed possibly soliciting musical instruments for donation at the event; however, it was decided not to. Chairman Tolbert advised he spoke to a Journal Newspaper reporter regarding the event and an article will run in Friday's upcoming edition. Deputy Chief Semkiu indicated the police department would provide refreshments for the event. Commissioner Hernandez would contact the library in an effort to determine the quantity of refreshments needed. It is anticipated there would be 15 - 20 students along with their parents Page 1 of3 and families in attendance. The police department will provide cookies, juice and paper products. Commissioner Hernandez advised the event will consist of 45 minutes of music. Guest speakers will include Mayor Wilks and representatives of both the Lion's Club and Baird & Warner Realty. Police department personnel will be responsible for putting the refreshments out. Chairman Tolbert will be the master of ceremonies for the event. Chairman Tolbert indicated that an advertisement for the event will be placed on the Village marquee at the train station. Chairman Tolbert will prepare a program for the event which will be sent to the commissioners for review. A notation will be placed on the flyer indicating the police department will serve refreshments. Chairman Tolbert will contact a Harold Newspaper reporter and inquire if an article could be run in the paper advertising the event. Follow-up discussion on Forum on Racism & Ethnic Diversity 2003 It was the consensus of the group to table discussion until all members were present. NEW BUSINESS Fourth of July Festivities The group discussed the possibility of including activities at upcoming Fourth of July celebrations. Amongst these was possibly a yoga or martial arts demonstration. The group anticipated they would present some activities this year and would expand in future years. Chairman Tolbert has spoken to Lion's Club officials regarding including these diverse activities at the Melas Park celebration. The consensus was to conduct the activities during family day and possibly make use of the stage. Commissioner Hernandez indicated a dance group would solicit participation from the crowd. Chairman Tolbert indicated he had spoken to a representative of Saint Paul Lutheran Church and was told of their plans to have a mariachi band perform at a church event scheduled for July 1st as part of the Fourth of July celebration. The Chairman requested guidance in exploring either this band or a similar band to perform as part of the commissions' proposed activities for the holiday. This type of activity would compliment the commissions' efforts. A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh to support the idea after gathering additional information. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and approved unanimously by a voice vote. Chairman Tolbert moved to work closely with Lion's Club members to develop a program of intercultural events for the Melas Park July 4th celebration. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and approved unanimously by a voice vote. Mosaic John Brennan contacted Chairman Tolbert to request the support of the commission for the "Mosaic Book" solicitation for 2006. Mr. Brennan had started the program while a commissioner on the committee. These books would be used for fall reading. Commissioner Parikh moved to lend support to the activity. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and approved unanimously by a voice vote. Village Grant Application The commission received correspondence from Clair Sloan, the Neighborhood Planner for the Village. Ms. Sloan requested that the commission review and lend their support for the "First Time Homebuyer's Program" grant she is submitting on behalf of the Village. A copy of the letter is attached and made part of these minutes. Commissioner Parikh moved to lend support to the grant application. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez and approved unanimously by a voice vote. Page 2 of3 New Residents Reception Chairman Tolbert advised that on April 22, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. the Village would be hosting a welcoming reception for new residents to the Village. The reception would take place in the Village Hall Community Room. The commission plans on having a table and all commissioners are invited to attend. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. after a motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Parikh. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. RespectfUlly submitted, fVl~ ~~J~ Michael Semkiu Deputy Police Chief Page 3 of3