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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/2009 CRC minutes MINUTES COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION Community Center, Village Hall Thursday, March 5, 2009 The Community Relations Commission (CRG) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Tolbert Commissioner Ortiz Commissioner Parikh Absent: Commissioner Muench Also in Attendance: Nancy Morgan, Director of Human Services 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 January 8,2009, meeting. The minutes were unanimously approved by a voice vote. IV. OLD BUSINESS Suburban Mosaic Book Program Chairman Tolbert reported the Suburban Mosaic Book Program was presented in March to the committee. Interfaith Council Chairman Tolbert attended the Interfaith Council Meeting last week and they discussed a 2010 Community Event. The event, which is still in the planning stages, would be co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Chairman Tolbert said the Interfaith Council may ask the commission to take part in the event. Commissioner Parikh would like to see the commission assist with the initial planning. Nancy Morgan, Director of Human Services, suggested the members of the commission attend an Interfaith Council Meeting to introduce themselves. Neighborhood Resource Center Nancy Morgan provided information on the newly named "Community Connections Center" and explained how the name was chosen. Ms. Morgan also provided background about the grant the Village received two years ago to determine the need and who should participate in the center. The center will provide a central location where residents of the Village of Mount Prospect have information and referral services available. There will also be a food pantry at the Center with a social worker coordinating the services of the Center. Ms. Morgan foresees doing what we are doing, but on a greater scale. The seven partners involved in the center are: Village of Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect Library, District 214, District 59, CEDA Northwest, Financial Literary & Assistance, Children's Advocacy Center, Korean American Community Service, and Northwest Community Hospital. Ms. Morgan also provided a floor plan and the hours for the first six months. The Center is tentatively scheduled to open in the middle of July. There will be a grand opening outside the Center with a movie and ethnic foods provided by businesses. March 5, 2009 Community Relations Commission Page 1 of 2 Mr. Parikh suggested a "Drop Box" at the center for people to leave information seeking assistance and how they can be contacted. V. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Tolbert accepted the "Black History Month Proclamation" at the Village Board Meeting on February 3, 2009. The Proclamation will be entered into the Commission archives. VI. CORRESPONDENCE No report. VII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned after a motion was made by Commissioner Parikh and seconded by Commissioner Ortiz. The motion was approved unanimously. Respectfully submitted, m~~~ Michael Semkiu Deputy Chief of Police March 5, 2009 Community Relations Commission Page 2 of 2