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COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
Community Center, Village Hall
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday, February
4, 2010, 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 7:18 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Tolbert
Vice Chairman Parikh
Comm issioner Schmalzer
Absent: Commissioner Muench
Commissioner Ortiz
Also in Attendance: Michael Semkiu, Deputy Chief of Police
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzer to approve the
minutes of the December 3, 2009, meeting. The minutes were unanimously approved by a voice vote.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Dr. Martin Luther King Dinner
The Village did not purchase a table for the Dr. Martin Luther King dinner this year due to budget
constraints.
Discussion of Commission Goals
Commissioner Parikh recommended the commission table the discussion of goals to the next meeting.
Community Connections Center
Commissioner Schmalzer visited the Community Connections Center (CCC) a few weeks ago and was
very impressed with the staff. Chairman Tolbert discussed his recent visit to the CCC for a Partner
Meeting and how impressed he was with the library operation. The Chairman suggested holding the April
Community Relations Commission meeting at the Community Connections Center on a Tuesday or
Thursday at 7:00 p.m., depending on the center's hours.
Chairman Tolbert would like to have the commission involved in a project. The type of project would
depend on available budget funds. Commissioner Parikh would like to see a meeting allowing members
of the community to attend and provide feedback on what projects or events they feel are needed. Mr.
Schmalzer suggested possibly holding a coat or clothing drive at the Community Connections Center or
assisting the Human Services Department with the food drive.
Mr. Parikh would also like to have a joint meeting with the Interfaith Council which meets on the fourth
Tuesday of the month. Chairman Tolbert and Commissioner Muench are members already.
Community Relations Commission Minutes Page 1 of 2 February 4, 2010
V. NEW BUSINESS
Proclamation
At the February 2, 2010 Village Board Meeting, Mayor Wilks presented the "Black History Month
Proclamation" to Chairman Tolbert. The Proclamation will be entered into the Commission archives.
Suburban Mosaic Book Program
Chairman Tolbert reported at last meeting of the Suburban Mosaic Book Program, the following books
were selected:
Preschool — K Golden Rule by Ilene Cooper (May 2007) or
How to Heal a Broken Wing by Bob Graham (August 2008)
K — 3: Listen to the Wind by Greg Mortensen (January 2009)
4 — 5 Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulsen (July 2009)
6 — 8 Back Home by Julie Keller (September 2009)
High School The Carbon Diaries, 2015 by Saci Lloyd (February 2009)
Adult The Help by Kathryn Stockett (February 2009)
VI. CORRESPONDENCE
No report.
VII, ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. after a motion was made by Chairman Tolbert and seconded by
Commissioner Parikh. The motion was approved unanimously.
Community Relations Commission Minutes Page 2 of 2 February 4, 2010