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MINUTES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
Community Center, Village Hall
Thursday, November 1, 2007
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The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday, November
1,2007, 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 7:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Chairman Tolbert
Vice Chairman Parikh
Commissioner Ortiz
Commissioner Muench
Absent:
Commissioner Fuller
Also in Attendance:
Michael Semkiu, Deputy Chief of Police
\II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh and seconded by Commissioner Muench to approve the
minutes of the September 6, 2007, meeting. The minutes were unanimously approved by a voice vote.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
There was a discussion regarding the Village Board's approval of the Commission's grant
recommendation.
Suburban Mosaic Book Program
Chairman Tolbert discussed a letter the Commission received from Mr. Brennan regarding new themes
and books. The Chairman asked the Board to consider theme recommendations since he will be
attending the Suburban Mosaic's next meeting on January 16, 2008. Theme suggestions will be placed
on the January 2008 agenda.
"Make a Difference Day" Update
Joanne Fulkerson from Baird & Warner called Chairman Tolbert advising him they received five (5)
instruments on the last day scheduled for drop off donations. The instruments were brought to John Jay
School. Ms. Fulkerson suggested they schedule the next collection in two years.
Forum on Race & Ethnic Diversity
Chairman Tolbert asked the Commissioners if they were interested in attending Community Relations
Commission (CRC) meetings in other communities. In the past, Lisa Angel surveyed other communities
to determine which communities had a Community Relations Commission. Mr. Parikh talked about the
history of the Board.
Ms. Muench mentioned how racism is multi-faceted. Ms. Muench knows of an instructor who holds
workshops and recommended the instructor meet with the Commission to discuss the possibility of
putting on a workshop. Mr. Parikh would like to see village leaders and the community involved. Ms.
Muench would like to see if an event could be held to draw people out.
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Mission of the Community Relations Commission
The Commission tabled this topic for a future date.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Resource Center Grant Process
Deputy Chief Semkiu discussed the Resource Center Grant process with the Commission. Mr. Parikh
mentioned getting the high school students involved as role models. Ms. Ortiz agreed with the
importance of involvement and the importance of role models speaking the same language as the youths
they are interacting with.
~. CORRESPONDENCE
No Correspondence.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned after a motion was made by Chairman Tolbert and seconded by
Commissioner Muench. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michael Semkiu
Deputy Police Chief