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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/2007 CRC minutes MINUTES COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION Community Center, Village Hall Thursday, February 8, 2007 The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday, February 8, 2007, at Mount Prospect Village Hall located at 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Tolbert Commissioner Fuller Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Parikh Absent: Commissioner Muench Also in Attendance: Michael Semkiu, Deputy Chief of Police III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh and seconded by Commissioner Fuller to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2006, meeting. The minutes were unanimously approved by a voice vote. IV. OLD BUSINESS Suburban Mosaic Book Program Chairman Tolbert attended the meeting for the Suburban Mosaic Book Program, which is in its fourth year. He advised that a new committee was appointed to look at the books for the fall 2007 program and that a variety of books were distributed touching on different cultures The Chairman was not aware of school district participation in the past. Commissioner Hernandez will pass along the information to her school district. "Make a Difference Day" Update Chairman Tolbert received information that the participants are interested in collecting instruments again this year. Mrs. Hernandez will check with her school district to find out who will handle the distribution since she is resigning. Chairman Tolbert mentioned the idea that Holmes Jr. High would perform again this year. Mrs. Hernandez agreed with this idea since bands are always looking for opportunities to perform. They discussed coordinating the performance with another Village event; such as Women's History Month, the Village Biannual Open House or Public Work's Open House. The Chairman will contact the Mayor and Village Manager with this suggestion. They agreed the events will add publicity to the program. Forum on Race & Ethnic Diversity Chairman Tolbert solicited comments from the commission. Mr. Parikh mentioned the Wilmette program has significant funding for a variety of programs. He liked the idea of Villages trading off various history months and celebrating together to pool funds. The main issue would be the distance between Mount Prospect and Wilmette, if they were to share an open house. Mrs. Hernandez suggested that schools can represent various cultures and it could be set up as an open house forum. This has been done at Holmes Jr. High and Elk Grove is doing something similar. Mr. Parikh mentioned tying the program in with the July 4th events Chairman Tolbert said the planning should Minutes Page 2 February 8, 2007 start now. Mr. Parikh will check with the Lion's Club. Mrs. Hernandez would like to see if the grammar schools could send two or four children to participate Mr. Parikh will see if the library would also like to participate. Chairman Tolbert will contact Vision's Program Director Nancy Morgan. The Chairman mentioned attending a Wilmette Community Relations meeting. V. NEW BUSINESS Mission of the Community Relations Commission Chairman Tolbert stated that the Village's ordinance does not address meeting dates. He suggested quarterly meetings or meetings every other month (6 times per year). ~. CORRESPONDENCE The Chairman read the Chief's resignation The commission discussed how they would honor the Chief and his work with the commission and the community. The Chairman asked if the members had received information on the Niagara Meetings Mrs Fuller had recently attended a meeting. VII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. after a motion was made by Commissioner Parikh and seconded by Commissioner Fuller. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted, 'p'1A j ;j' IJ ./~l~). / ')/. ~A'... i! tf ~ eiVHtfJ1 ,~~I&vta-"",,,,,,= Michael Semkiu Deputy Police Chief