HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/09/2011 SCC MinutesMount Prospect Sister Cities
Commission Meeting
1201 West Cleven
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Friday, December 9, 2011— 7:OOPM — 8:OOPM
Call to order: The Mount Prospect Sister Cities Commission meeting was
called to order by Mayor Wilks.
Welcome: In her welcome, Mayor Wilks outlined the procedures for the
evening. Since this was an open public meeting, she would call for `citizens
to be heard," followed by commission members' analysis of the
official delegation visit to Sevres. Dorothy Kucera would take the meeting
minutes. After the meeting we were all invited to remain to socialize and
enjoy some refreshments.
Roll Call: All attendees signed the Attendance Registration
Present: Board Members: "Skip" Farley, Lorrie Huber, Dorothy
Kucera, MaryAnn Sibrava, John Sibrava, Irvana Wilks
Others: Michael Huber, Denise Rano, Alan Wilks
Absent: Board Members: Janice Farley, Tricia Fusilero, Ed
Juracek, Michael Karsen, John Korn, Gary & Paula
Randant, Maura Reschke, Paul Sells, Rachel Teppen,
Judy Thorne
Minutes: When Mayor Wilks asked if the were any citizens who wished
to be heard, John Sibrava inquired if a lock could be put on the Men's
Washroom located at the train station. Mayor Wilks advised she would
refer this request to Public Works.
John Sibrava summarized the general agreement of all who traveled to
Sevres of the overwhelming arrangements for the official visit as well as the
side trip to the wine country. Lorrie Huber shared her memories of
everyone's kindness and how great it was to visit with old friends. "Skip"
Farley commented on the uniqueness of Mount Prospect's relationship with
Sevres while MaryAnn Sibrava claimed that the host family reception was a
special highlight of the trip.
All agreed that 2011 was a very successful year for the Mount Prospect
Sister Cities Commission. A discussion was held on how we can continue to
keep the level standard we have now reached. Denise Rano inquired as to
the possibility of expanding the commission allowing more members to
share in the workload. Workload sharing will be addressed during our 2012
Commission meetings.
Adiournment: There being no further business, Lorrie Huber made a
motion to adjourn the meeting. "Skip" Farley seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
Respectively Submitted by,
Dorothy M. Kucera, MPSC Chair