Community Relations Commission

CITY OF WHEATON COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION Minutes - Wednesday, September 2, 2015 I. Call to Order: by Chairman Ronnie Gillis at 7:10 p.m. II. Roll Call: Commission Members Present: Commission Members Absent: Ronnie Gillis Bill Gilbertson Bill Balis Renee Webb Dan Loftus Tony Lyons Bobby McNeily Erik Miller Vickie Miller III. Citizens to be heard: None. IV. Approval of the minutes: from July 1, 2015. Dan moved, Bill B. seconded and the motion for approval carried. V. Continuing Business: A. Military Projects – Bill Gilbertson. No Report. B. Cultural Diversity – Dan Loftus. Dan updated us on the plans for the Wheaton World Tour: Celebrate Our Diversity in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Library Park West Campus overlooking Adams Park. Performing concerts already booked include the Daydreams, Community School of Arts, the Glenbard South Cappella Group and the Turkish Cultural Center Music Group. The Park District will set up tables and tents to accommodate 10 groups to include Wheaton Downtown Assoc., Library Children’s Department, Sister Cities, PRC, Next Yoga, Wheaton CRC, Wheaton College Community School of Arts, Renew, Turkish Cultural Center and Sikh Community Center. Wheaton Downtown Assoc. Dignity for Girls will be added to the event. The Library will do a full, front page spread highlighting the event in their September Newsletter. CRC will create posters to be displayed in downtown Wheaton stores. C. Make a Difference Day – Bill Gilbertson. We have nine sponsors confirmed at $5,850 (45 banners). A discussion was held regarding the purchasing of new banners. Vickie moved to purchase new banners. Dan seconded the motion. All members present were in favor and the motion passed. D. Serve Illinois/Cities of Service – Renee Webb. No report. E. Good Citizens – Vickie Miller. No Report F. Treasurer’s Report – Bill Balis. Bill submitted a current YTD budget report indicating that expenses totaled $159.82 leaving an available balance of $2,840.18. $350 will be spent for band/sound system for the Wheaton World Tour. Plastic bins will also be purchased G. Media Coordinator – Bobby McNeily. “Chat with the Mayor” will be recorded on September 17 and will feature the activities and doings of the Wheaton Community Relations Commission VI. New Business: New Member, Tony Lyons, introduced himself and shared why he is eager to serve on our commission. VII. Commissioners Comments: No comments. VIII. Adjournment: Vickie moved and Ronnie seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Motion passed. -1- -2-