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MINUTES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
Community Center, Village Hall
Thursday, October 12, 2006
The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday,
October 12, 2006, at the Mount Prospect Village Hall located at 50 South Emerson Street,
Mount Prospect, Illinois.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chairperson Parikh called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Also in attendance:
Commissioner Fuller
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Parikh
Chairman Tolbert
Commissioner Muench
Richard Eddington, Chief of Police
Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Fuller to
approve the minutes of the August 10th meeting. The minutes were unanimously approved by
a voice vote.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fuller and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to
approve the minutes of the August 24th meeting. The minutes were unanimously approved by
a voice vote.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Grant Awards 2007 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Acting Chairperson Parikh wanted to express the thanks of the Commission to Neighborhood
Planner Clare Sloan. The Commission was very appreciative of her outstanding work and
presentation of the CDBG applications.
Suburban Mosaic Book Program
Acting Chairperson Parikh reported that he had a conversation with Chairman Tolbert. Iry
summary, the Mosaic Book Program was going very well.
"Make A Difference Day" Update
Commissioner Hernandez provided an update of "Make A Difference Day." So far four (4)
instruments have been collected. The Commissioner will contact the four (4) schools that
participated last year to determine if they want the available instruments. Commissioner
Hernandez will let the group know the response. Acting Chairperson Parikh said that he has a
violin that he wishes to donate.
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V. New Business
An updated name and address list, including e-mail addresses for the Commissioners, will be
mailed to all Commission members. Further, a copy of the summary of the Forum on Racism &
Ethnic Diversity will be sent to the Commissioners. The goal is to spark a brainstorming session
at the November 9 meeting.
VI. Correspondence
A letter was received from the Special Events Commission advising that the October New
Resident Welcome had been cancelled.
VII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. after a motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Fuller. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
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Richard Eddington
Chief of Police
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