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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/2003 CRC minutes MINUTES COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION 2ND Floor Conference Room, Public Safety Building Thursday, June 5, 2003 7:00 p.m. The meeting of the Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect was held Thursday, June 5, 2003 in the 2nd floor conference room of the Village Hall, 100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. CALL TO ORDER Chairman John Brennan called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman John Brennan Commissioner Pankaj Parikh Commissioner Barbara Muench Margie Sedano, Northwest Cook Leaders Lisa Angell, Staff Liaison Absent: Commissioner Judi Muniz Commissioner Tony Tolbert APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion to approve the May 1,2003 meeting minutes was moved and seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved as written. OLD BUSINESS There were no items under Old Business NEW BUSINESS · Diversity Walk - Northwest Cook Leaders Ms. Margie Sedano, Vice Chair of the Northwest Cook Leaders addressed the Commission and asked their support and participation in the organization's, September 21, 2003 Diversity Walk. Ms. Sedano stated that this will be the Northwest Cook Leaders first major public activity since its formation in the fall of 2002. The purpose of the walk is not only to promote cultural diversity but to let residents in this area know about the groups existence. Ms. Sedano stated that the Diversity Walk will be well advertised through the local newspaper, school flyers and direct contact with other civic, cultural and religious organizations. The two (2) mile Diversity Walk will end at Meadows Park and the event will continue with music and other cultural awareness activities. The Commission was unanimous in their decision to support the Diversity Walk. However, Ms. Sedano was made aware that the Commission could offer no financial support. The Commissioners also stated they would make individual contacts to help recruit participants. In addition, Commissioner Parikh volunteered to be the Commission's representative with the Northwest Cook Leaders. Ms. Sedano also provided an overview of the Northwest Cook Leaders organization including their goals and objectives. At the conclusion of her presentation Chairman Brennan invited Ms. Sedano to stay for the meeting as the Commission would be discussing the upcoming Racism and Diversity Forum. Racism and Forum Brochure Chairman Brennan provided an overview of the Racism and Diversity Forum scheduled for the fall of 2003. He also invited Ms. Sedano to participate in the program. (At this point Ms. Sedano thanked the Commission for their time and left the meeting.) Chairman Brennan stated that he had made several contacts and gained support from local organizations for the Forum. He also asked Sue Horan to invite individuals within her organization to participate. (Ms. Horan is one (1) of the facilitators for the Forum. hairman Brennan suggested that statements on racism be included with the program materials. He hoped to get statements from various local churches. Commissioner Muench indicated she would bring in a picture and other materials she may have that depict religious/cultural diversity. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Timeline The staff liaison asked the Commission about the proposed meeting dates established by the Community Development Department. The Commission members stated the schedule was fine but did ask if they could get copies of the CDBG applications prior to the August 7th meeting. The staff liaison stated she would follow through with their request. (Chairman Brennan asked if staff could also find out if the Commission was eligible to receive CDBG funding.) Commissioner Muench and Commissioner Parikh indicated they would be making site visits to current CDBG recipients. The staff liaison stated she would make Madssa Warneke, Community Development aware of their intentions so, if needed, she could assist them in setting up the visitations. OTHER BUSINESS · By unanimous agreement the Commission cancelled the July meeting. · Chairman Brennan stated he would not be at the August 7th meeting and asked Commissioner Parikh to chair the meeting. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the second floor conference room of Village Hall. There being no further business a motion to adjourn was moved and seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, M. Lisa Angell Staff Liaison X:\USERS\LANGELL\communityrelationscommission2003\june meetingminutes.doc