Community Relations Committee

Village Hall Village of Lombard 255 East Wilson Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 villageoflombard.org Minutes Community Relations Committee Trustee Dan Militello - Chairperson Trustee Bernie Dudek - Alternate Chairperson, Pamela Bedard, Ahmed Ali, Michael Ledonne, Sharon Vish, Gladys Piper, Keveria Lezza, Megan McVane and Brittney Conway Staff Liaison: Stephanie Calvillo Monday, August 12, 2024 7:00 PM Village Hall Board Room 1.0 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dan Militello at 7:06 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sharon Vish. 2.0 Roll Call Present 5 - Dan Militello, Pamela Bedard, Sharon Vish, Megan McVane, and Brittney Conway Absent 3 - Gladys Piper, Michael Ledonne, and Keveria Lezza Also present: Stephanie Calvillo, Communications Coordinator. 3.0 Public Participation 4.0 Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Sharon Vish seconded by Brittney Conway to approve the minutes of the April 15, 2024, committee meeting. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 5.0 Unfinished Business 6.0 New Business 240202 Everbridge Mass Notification System The committee will review and discuss a proposal to implement the Everbridge Mass Notification System for Lombard. The committee reviewed and discussed the proposal to implement the Village of Lombard Page 1 Community Relations Committee Minutes August 12, 2024 Everbridge Mass Notification system for Lombard. There was discussion and agreement about the importance of the Village to have such a tool to effectively reach residents during critical incidents, regardless of them connecting with the Village or having opted in to receive messages. The features that would help streamline and enhance the coordination of Public Works staff call-outs and routine operations was also viewed favorably. A motion was made by Sharon Vish, seconded by Brittney Conway to approve the Everbridge Mass Notification System. The motion passed unanimously. 240203 UPRR Mural Program The committee will review and discuss the concept of the public art/mural for specified locations. The committee reviewed and discussed the concept of the public art/mural for specified locations. While the project was mostly viewed as a positive, and an opportunity to increase tourism if the mural was done well and appealing, there were questions and concerns brought up, including cost of such a mural, what maintenance would be necessary and associated costs, are there other location options that would be more visible/high-traffic locations. However, the Community Relations Committee supports that staff continue to move forward with this project and share concepts and additional details when available. 240259 Senior Fair 2024 Staff will provide an update related to the 2024 Senior Fair, scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Madison Meadow Athletic Center. Staff shared an update on the 2024 Senior Fair, taking place on Wednesday, October 2nd. Outreach to vendors for the fair has begun and applications will be accepted through Friday, September 13th. Staff will share an update with members about the organizations participating to date. 240260 Senior of the Year Nomination Staff will share an update about this year's Senior of the Year nomination process and anticipated timeline. Staff shared an update about the 2024 Senior Man and Woman of the Year nomination process. A press release and communication will be shared this week. Nominations will be accepted through Saturday, September 7th to provide the committee time to consider the nominations and select the seniors of the year. Winners will receive their award at the Senior Fair. Village of Lombard Page 2 Community Relations Committee Minutes August 12, 2024 7.0 Other Business 8.0 Information Only 9.0 Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Brittney Conway and seconded by Megan McVane at 7:36 p.m. The motion to adjourn passed unanimously. Village of Lombard Page 3