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MINUTES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
Community Center, Village Hall
Thursday, June 8, 2006
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The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday,
June 8, 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 7:16 p.m. by Chairman Tolbert.
ROLL CALL
Present
Chairman Tolbert
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Parikh
Absent:
Commissioner Fuller
Commissioner Muench
Also in attendance:
Richard Eddington, Chief of Police
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Parikh to
approve the minutes of the May meeting as presented. These minutes were unanimously
approved by a voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Update on "Make A Difference Day"
Make A Difference Day is scheduled for October.
International Education Week
National Education Week is schedule for the third week in November.
Fourth of July
The mariachi band that was tentatively scheduled for the 4th of July was cancelled due to
numerous prior engagements. The Chairman will check with Village Clerk Lisa Angell regarding
a spot in the parade and volunteers to carry the signs. The Chairman will send out an e-mail to
other commissioners to determine their interest in participating in the parade.
Suburban Mosaic
Correspondence is attached from John Brenner regarding a letter to Senator Barack Obama.
Village Grant Application (CDBG)
The schedule will be reviewed for the Village grant applications. The Chairman requested that
an e-mail be sent tei all commissioners regarding the annual schedule and the schedule for the
grant application review. Clare Sloan will e-mail the proposed grant. schedule to the
commissioners... Diane Rhode will resend the annual schedule.
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Welcome New Residents
Welcome New Residents was attended by Commissioner Hernandez and the Chairman.
October is the next scheduled Welcome New Residents.
NEW BUSINESS
Visions
The Chairman attended the Visions Family Meeting hosted by Human Services.
Library Fees
There was a short discussion of library fees with a determination that it would not fall under the
purview of the Community Relations Commission.
CORRESPONDENCE
Copies of letters and flyers received from John Brenner will be attached to the minutes.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Tolbert suggested to the group that they reflect on future projects that would interest
all commissioners.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. after a motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Parikh. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
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Richard Eddington
Chief of Police
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