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COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
Community Center, Village Hall
Thursday, February 2, 2012
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday,
February 2, 2012, at 7:05 p.m. at Mount Prospect Village Hall located at 50 South Emerson Street,
Mount Prospect, Illinois.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Tolbert
Commissioner Parikh
Commissioner Schmalzer
Absent: Commissioner Ortiz
Commissioner Rose
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 1, 2011, meeting. The minutes were unanimously approved by voice
vote.
IV. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No one in attendance.
V. OLD BUSINESS
Projects for the Future
Commissioner Schmalzer contacted Jill Friedrichs of the Special Events Commission to obtain
information on the band Commissioner Rose noticed at the 4th of July Parade possibly in need of
better instruments. Commissioner Schmalzer suggested the "FreeCycle" program to receive used
instruments. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Schmalzer said he would coordinate with
Commissioner Rose and research this project.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Food Drive
Chairman Tolbert contacted Nancy Morgan, Director of Human Services, regarding the Community
Relations Commission assisting with the food drive. Ms. Morgan said it is very difficult to partner with
other organizations to collect food items for the Village's food pantry. Further discussion with Ms.
Morgan led to the topic of the Farmers Market as a venue to collect donated food. There was
discussion that each commissioner could staff a table on a rotating schedule and Ms. Morgan
mentioned she had a list of volunteers who could possibly assist. Deputy Chief Semkiu recommended
contacting a member of the Lions Club to coordinate. Chairman Tolbert will contact Fred Steinmiller
of the Lions Club.
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Community Projects
Chairman Tolbert mentioned he was contacted by Mayor Wilks regarding involving the commission in
a program to recognize residents by having a street or tree dedicated in the name of the resident.
Commissioner Parikh asked how the recipient would be selected and it was suggested they look at
other municipalities with a similar program to review for successes and failures. The Mayor also
mentioned the expense for this program would need to be the responsibility of the person requesting
the dedication. Commissioner Parikh mentioned the possibility of not charging those who have served
the Village for the honorarium by considering public servants differently. All the members agreed the
Mayor and the Village Board will have to approve and set the criteria for the selection of the
recipients. Chairman Tolbert will report back to the Mayor with the ideas the commission discussed.
OMA Training
Deputy Chief Semkiu discussed the available dates of April 5th, with an alternate date of June 7 for
Open Meetings Act training, which is mandatory for all members of the boards and commissions.
A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzer to approve
Open Meetings Act training for April 5 It was unanimously approved by voice vote.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE
No Correspondence
The next meeting will be held on April 5, 2012.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. after a motion was made by Commissioner Parikh and seconded
by Commissioner Schmalzer. The motion was approved unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Semki
u
Deputy Chief of Police
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