Community Relations Commission
Regular MeetingWheaton, IL · April 28, 2025
Minutes
Special Meeting
Monday, April 28, 2025
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Gamon Room, Wheaton City Hall
I. Call to Order
a. Meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm
II. Welcome
The Community Relations Commission's purpose is to foster and promote
understanding, mutual respect, cooperation, and positive relations in a diverse inclusive
community. The Community Relations Commission is also to promote increased
participation in all aspects of community life and a sense of shared community among
all residents.
III. Roll Call
In Person: Meg Beasley, Kathy Bushong, Scott Chedister, Andrea Clayton, Yvette Diericx,
Mike Hodel, Andrew McGady, Erica Nelson, Laura Peccarelli, and Shauna Thorson
Absent: David Sohmer
IV. Good Citizens
a. Andrew shared results of blind selection vote. Every commissioner submitted
feedback through interactive form.
b. Top candidates were evident through compiled vote tallies.
c. Discussion took place regarding additional candidates and further selections were
made based on commissioner feedback.
d. Numbers associated with the award winners will be submitted to Michelle Mayer
who will notify candidates and nominators regarding selection.
V. Public Comment
a. An AP student (not from Wheaton) named Stephen joined the meeting via Zoom as
part of a class project.
VI. Adjournment - meeting was 7:48 pm
Erica Nelson May 8, 2025
Chairperson, WCRC
Agenda
Special Meeting Monday, April 28, 2025
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Gamon Room, Wheaton City Hall
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I. Call to Order
II. Welcome
The Community Relations Commission's purpose is to foster and promote understanding,
mutual respect, cooperation, and positive relations in a diverse inclusive community. The
Community Relations Commission also promotes increased participation in all aspects of
community life and a sense of shared community among all residents.
III. Roll Call
IV. 2025 Good Citizens Selection
V. Public Comment
VI. Adjournment