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MINUTES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
Community Center, Village Hall
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday, July 10,
2008, 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
Commissioner Parikh
Commissioner Fuller
Absent:
Commissioner Ortiz
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 Muench to approve the
minutes of the March 6,2008, meeting. The minutes were unanimously approved by a voice vote.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Suburban Mosaic Book Program
Chairman Tolbert sits on the committee selecting books for the Suburban Mosaic Book Program. The
process for choosing the books was based upon group input to decide what areas to focus on for 2008.
Attached is a handout with the list of books selected by the committee. The Mount Prospect Public
Library is participating in the program this year, but the schedule has not been established.
"Make A Difference Day" Update
Apparently, the future of "Make A Difference Day" is unlikely since Baird and Warner Realty, who
collected the instruments, is no longer located in Mount Prospect.
Forum on Race & Ethnic Diversity
The vendor/instructor under consideration for this project has not shown any interest. Chairman Tolbert
IS researching another idea.
Cinco de Mayo
Additional information is needed for Cinco de Mayo.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Interfaith Council
Mayor Wilks requested Chairman Tolbert attend the last Interfaith Council Meeting, which was a wrap-up
session before summer break. At the meeting, the Interfaith Council Chairman expressed to Chairman
Tolbert interest in a joint project with the CRC commission, possibly a dinner. Chairman Tolbert will
continue to attend their meetings and report to the commission.
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The new Community Development contact is Janet Saewert. The schedule for the 2009 CDBG funding
program was submitted and approved. Chairman Tolbert reviewed the grant program process. CDBG
presentations are scheduled for the regular meeting of the Community Relations Committee on
September 4th and will be held in the Village Board Room. Commission members will receive packets in
late August.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE
No Correspondence.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned after a motion was made by Commissioner Fuller and seconded by
Commissioner Parikh. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michael Semkiu
Deputy Police Chief