HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/2023 SEC MinutesVillage of Mount Prospect
Special Events Commission
Meeting Minutes — June 5, 2023
Mount Prospect Police Department
Members in Attendance: Christina Greco (Chair Pro Tem), Patti Quill, Kylie Cerk (Staff
Liaison), Alan Cervenka, Daniel Frystak, Vicki Chung, Denise Peterson, Katie Cousino
Absent: Brian Lambel (Chair), Chris Gordon, Fred Steinmiller, Jeannie Macatangay
Members of the Public: Hazel Oreluk
1. Call to Order at 7:03pm
2. Citizens to be Heard
a. None
3. Introduction of New Member
a. Hazel Oreluk was introduced to the group as a new member of the commission
being formally appointed the following day.
4. Approval of Minutes — May 1, 2023
a. Motion to approve by Commissioner Quill; Second by Commissioner Cervenka
b. In Favor —All
c. Opposed — None
5. Current Financial Reports
a. Motion to approve by Commissioner Chung; Second by Commissioner Cousino
b. In Favor —All
c. Opposed — None
6. Old Business
a. July Meeting Date
i. Due to the 4th of July holiday, the Commission decided to cancel the
regularly scheduled July 3 meeting.
ii. A special meeting will be held on July 10, 7pm, at the Police
Headquarters. Liaison Cerk will not be in attendance. Commissioner Quill
volunteered to take minutes at the special meeting.
iii. Motion to approve by Commissioner Cousino; Second by Commissioner
Greco (Chair Pro Tem)
iv. In Favor —All
v. Opposed — None
7. Current Business
a. Farmers Market Booth
i. Commissioner Cousino stated that she would like to host another booth
on June 25 with some improvements. The Commission discussed
presenting the bike as a prize for the Family Bike Ride to draw attention.
b. 4th of July Parade
i. Commissioner Cervenka stated that 50 acts have already applied for the
parade.
ii. Commissioner Cervenka stated that they are looking for volunteers for the
day -of. A meeting for commissioners will be held before the parade at
11:OOam near Busse Automotive. Liaison Cerk will send a request over
email.
iii. The Commission discussed ordering t -shirts to identify themselves at
Village events. Commissioner Quill volunteered to research quotes.
1. Motion to approve t -shirt purchase of up to $350 by Commissioner
Quill; Second by Commissioner Chung (Chair Pro Tem)
2. In Favor —All
3. Opposed — None
c. Family Bike Ride
i. Commissioner Cousino stated that the route has been approved by Public
Works.
ii. Commissioner Cousino asked Liaison Cerk to inquire with Village
leadership on whether sponsors would be allowed for the event.
d. Celebration of Cultures
i. Liaison Cerk stated that volunteers will be needed for day -of, and it would
be helpful if Commissioners could keep an eye out for potential cultural
booth participants.
e. 2024 Shining Stars - Venue & Awards
i. Commissioner Greco stated that the food testing at Olive Palace went
well and the final decision on venue will be based on price. Olive Palace
and The Cotillion are on -hold for February 3.
ii. The Commission discussed options for sponsorship levels and
nomination categories. Further discussion will take place at the July
meeting.
8. Next Meeting —Monday, July 10, 2023, 7pm at MP Police Headquarters
9. Adjournment at 8:20pm
a. Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Frystak; Second by Commissioner Cervenka
b. I n favor — All
c. Opposed — None
Minutes recorded by Kylie Cerk