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COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
2ND Floor Conference Room, Public Safety Building
Thursday, December 5, 2002
7:00 p.m.
The meeting of the Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect was held Thursday,
December 5, 2002 in the second floor conference room of the Public Safety Building, 112 East Northwest Highway,
Mount Prospect, Illinois.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman John Brennan called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Chairman John Brennan
Commissioner Judi Muniz
Commissioner Pankaj Parikh
Commissioner Anthony Tolbert
Absent:
Commissioner Barbara Muench
Lisa Angell, staff liaison was also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Pankaj, seconded by Commissioner Muniz, moved to approve the minutes of:
October 17, 2002
October 29, 2002
November 7, 2002
The minutes were unanimously approved. Motion carded.
OLD BUSINESS
· Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Chairman Brennan requested a copy of the 2003 grant amounts approved by the Village Board be provided
to the Commission members. [Staff liaison will include this information in the January meeting packet.]
Chairman Brennan requested recommendations for next year's CDBG public hearing. Chairman Brennan
suggested that the agency/organization requesting funding be aware that although they are welcome their
attendance is not required when the Commission discusses and finalizes their funding recommendations.
A brief discussion was held regarding on-site visits at the CDBG funded agencies/organizations. The
Commission questioned whether the visitations needed to be prearranged and if Village staff need to
participate.
The staff liaison responded that Mar[sa Wameke, Community Development Planner, administers the CDBG
program and she would be able to answer their questions. The staff liaison will coordinate a meeting date
with Ms. Warneke and the Commission.
NEW BUSINESS Holiday Traditions
Chairman Brennan invited the Commission members and staff to share their most memorable holiday
celebrefion and/or tradition. The shared memories illustrated the religious, cultural and familial diversity
among the Commission members.
Time Commitment
Chairman Brennan asked the individual Commissioners how much time they felt they had for
Commission related activities including the monthly meeting, per month. One (1) of the Commissioners stated
he had approximately fifteen hours of available time, the other Commissioners indicated they could commit to
4-6 hours a month. With that in mind, there was discussion on the number of projects the Commission would
be able to undertake.
Goals/Objectives
The Commission prioritized their goals/objectives both individually and collectively.
)
Developing procedural guidelines for the Discrimination Hearing Process was identified as a priority.
Chairman Brennan and Commissioner Parikh will draft the guidelines; they will coordinate a separate
meeting time for this task.
2)
Community Awareness
The Commission identified potential resoumes for making residents/organizations aware of the Commission
and its purpose.
Village Newsletter Organizations/Events
MPTV - Talk of the Town Rotary
Community Events Lions
Parades Chamber of Commerce
Welcome New Residents Ethnic Festivals
Ministerial
3)
Education o Commission and Community
Chairman Brennan mentioned training opportunities that are available. School District 214
The District completed a two (2) year training program on racism,
Dr. Elizabeth Ennis, Superintendent, stated that the District now has
trainers that are willing to conduct the program for individuals from the
community wanting to go through training.
Archdiocese of Chicago
A workshop on Racism and Ethnic Diversity will be held March 8th and 9th, 2003
Chairman Brennan gave a brief overview of the workshop, which he felt would be
of value to the Commission members.
The staff liaison reported that she informed the Family Issues Committee about the newly formed CRC
at their November 17th, meeting. The Committee responded very favorable to the new Commission
and appeared eager to assist the Commission with their charge.
The Commission also discussed the need for community-based education regarding diversity and other
issues relatad to lifestyle differences. As part of the process of developing and implementing an educational
program the Commission will spend time learning about existing programs and services.
This process will assist them in identifTing areas to build/expand on, and areas that need to be developed.
To begin their educational process Chairman Brennan will invite Police Chief Richard Eddington
to the January meeting. And, Commissioner Tolbert will attend the December, Family Issues
Committee Meeting.
4)
Intervention and Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Commission agreed there was a need to provide residents with a mechanism to resolve disputes
and begin the healing process.
Meetings
Per the Village Ordinance the Commission shall hold its regular meetings not less than quarterly, but may
meet more often if the Commission or Mayor and Board of Trustees deem it necessary,
At this time the Commission would like to establish a monthly meeting date. The staff liaison will submit a
meeting schedule for the next six (6) months. The proposed meetings would be held the first (1st) Thumday
of the month at 7:00 p.m,
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.
There being no further business a motion to adjourn was moved and seconded. The meeting was adjourned
at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Lisa Angell
Staff Liaison
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