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MINUTES
COMMUNITY RELA nONS COMMISSION
Community Room - Village Hall
Thursday, August 9,2007
7:00 p.m.
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The Community Relations Commission (CRe) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday,
August 9,2007, in the Community Room located at 50 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, Illinois.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Chairperson Tolbert
Commissioner Fuller
Commissioner Muench
Commissioner Ortiz
Absent:
Commissioner Parikh
Also in attendance:
Clare Sloan, Neighborhood Planner
APPROV AL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Muench made a motion to approve the June 14, 2007 minutes and seconded it. The
motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS
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Village Grant Applications (CDBG) Discussion of 2008 Applications
Chairperson Tolbert introduced Ms. Sloan to the commission and turned over the discussion. The
Community Relations Commission is responsible for funding recommendations as they relate to the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Ms. Sloan explained that the funds allocated toward
public services are much less than in previous years.
The Commission received a funding recommendation memo, summary of funding requests,
preliminary budget, and applications from the public agencies. Ms. Sloan explained that the Village
uses several criteria to evaluate the applications. Overall, the current sub-recipients are in compliance
with the regulations.
Each application was summarized and the commission held a brief discussion. The commission was
satisfied with the results from most agencies. Monitoring issues are affecting the funding levels for
Alexian Center for Mental Health and a cut in funding is recommended.
Funding is not recommended for Special Leisure Services because it has been determined that it is an
overlap in funding since the park district system takes responsibility for the program.
Commissioners Muench and Ortiz mentioned that they would be interested in site visit to WINGS or
NW Casa.
· Suburban Mosaic Book Program
The program will start in the fall and additional information was distributed to the commissioners.
· Make a Difference Day Update
Chairperson Tolbert handed out a flyer for "Make a Difference Day." The group suggested that
information relating to the time and place of the Mount Prospect farmers market be included on the
flyers. Chairperson Tolbert was not aware how many instruments had been collect~d. The group
also suggested that the Daily Herald be contacted to run a story about the project.
· Forum on Racism & Ethnic Diversity
The commissioners discussed having an event to celebrate the different cultures of the Village of
Mount Prospect. The commissioners talked about different ways to pay for the event and would
approach the Park District to see if the event could be held on one of their properties. The event
would have foods from different countries and would bring awareness to the ethnicities, religions,
and nationalities. Commissioner Muench mentioned that Skokie sponsors a similar event called the
"Festival of Cultures."
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Mission of the Community Relations Commission
The commission tabled this item until the November meeting.
· 4th of July Parade
Chairperson Tolbert reported that the 4th of July parade was successful. He drove in the parade.
NEW BUSINESS
The commissioners discussed meeting every other month beginning after the September meeting.
The meetings will also be moved to the first Thursday of the month. Commissioner Muench moved
and Commissioner Fuller seconded the motion. All were in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting is scheduled for September 6, 2007 at which time the public agencies will present
their requests for 2007 CDBG funding. Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Muench
seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Clare Sloan
Neighborhood Planner
(847) 818-5313
csloan@mountprospect.org