Community Relations Commission

CITY OF WHEATON COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION Minutes - Wednesday, October 7, 2015 I. Call to Order: by Secretary Bill Gilbertson at 7:00 p.m. II. Roll Call: Commission Members Present: Commission Members Absent: Ronnie Gillis Tony Lyons Bill Balis Bobby McNeily Bill Gilbertson Dan Loftus Erik Miller Vickie Miller Renee Webb III. Citizens to be heard: None. IV. Approval of the minutes: from September 2, 2015.Renee moved, Bill B. seconded and the motion for approval carried. V. Continuing Business: A. Military Projects – Bill Gilbertson. Bill indicated that we would continue to collect stocking stuffers, snacks and gift cards for the stockings and gift bags for the needy families of our adopted troops. Donation collection boxes would be placed at the library, City Hall, train station and Wheaton Sports Center. Since we had to purchase new pole banners this year there wouldn’t be enough money left from our sponsors to purchase a major gift item for the troops this year but we would do something special for them for them. We did discuss using funds from the CRC budget if needed. He also indicated there were no new plans to schedule a military event around the Flag Day time frame. B. Cultural Diversity – Dan Loftus. Dan was satisfied with Wheaton World Tour event that he partnered with the Wheaton Library on Sunday, September 13. He estimated that over 300 people attended at least a portion of the event. He and Library Director, Betsy Adamowski, were planning to meet later date to discuss any improvements that needed to be made but thought the partnership and the format were successful and would be planned for future events. C. Make a Difference Day – Bill Gilbertson. Bill said that the new pole banners had been created and turned over to the Public Works people to be installed. The large banners had been set up at City Hall, the French Market, 7 Gables Park, the Library, etc. A schedule was established to man the table at the French market during the first 4 Saturdays of October. A handout piece had been created and also a list of organizations needing volunteers which people could request. Bobby McNeily was selected to receive the MADD proclamation from Mayor Gresk at the October 19 City Council meeting. 3 other Commissioners indicated they would attend the meeting. Bill indicated that he would provide information to Susan Bishel for the City website and to any other media that requested it. D. Serve Illinois/Cities of Service – Renee Webb. No report. E. Good Citizens – Vickie Miller. No report F. Treasurer’s Report – Bill Balis. Bill indicated that our current, YTD budget balance is $2,414.18. G. Media Coordinator – Bobby McNeily. No report VI. New Business: None VII. Commissioners Comments: No comments. VIII. Adjournment: Renee moved and Vickie seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Motion passed. -1- -2-