Community Relations Commission

APPROVED Community Relations Commission Meeting Minutes February 9, 2016 A meeting of the Community Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall Community Conference Room, 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, Illinois. Ch. Foltz called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Present were: Gil Antokal Yulia Bazavluk Veronica Boyajian Chris Foltz, Chairman Bill Lundquist Matthew Miller Lori Zwart Absent were: Kate Baddeley Martin Friedman Elizabeth Ury Mark Woolums Also Present: Detective Brad Schroeder, Deerfield Police Department Detective Brad Tokarz, Deerfield Police Department Kent Street, Village Manager 1. Document Approval Ms. Boyajian moved to approve the minutes from the January 12, 2016 Community Relations Commission meeting. Mr. Lundquist seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. 2. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items There were no public comments on non-agenda items. 3. Police Department Activities Report Community Relations Commission February 9, 2016 Page 2 of 3 Detective Schroeder and Detective Tokarz reported on police department activities for January 2016. A bank robbery at TCF at the Deerbrook Jewel took place and the department is working with the FBI. There was 1 battery, 12 domestic trouble reports, 2 residential burglaries and 1 theft from a vehicle. Identity theft continues to be a challenge and the officers encouraged caution when making internet purchases and frequent review of credit scores to make sure the record is accurate and not compromised. 4. Consideration of Special Needs Adults Socialization Support The Commission reviewed the final report and recommendation. Following a motion by Mr. Antokal and a second by Mr. Miller, the report and recommendation was approved as prepared. It will be presented to the Village Board at one of the meetings in March. 5. Government Service Internships Ch. Foltz suggested stipends be included for GSI recipients as they are for Community Service Awards. It was agreed to further consider a Fall time-frame for Community Service Awards. 6. Items from the Commission Ms. Ury suggested a needs survey be performed to assist with guiding Commission activities. Mr. Antokal noted the blood drive being held March 6th from 8 am to 1 pm. Early voting for the March 15th primary was being held at the Highland Police Station on Deerfield Road. Mr. Antokal raised the possibility of assisting Flint Michigan with their drinking water issues. Mr. Street will reach out to Flint officials to see if any assistance is desired. Ms. Zwart noted she has moved from the Village and needs to resign from the Commission, noting many wonderful accomplishments since the time of service to the Youth Council. Ch. Foltz noted he was moving to Michigan and also needed to resign from the Commission. Mr. Street will advise Mayor Rosenthal of these upcoming changes. Community Relations Commission February 9, 2016 Page 3 of 3 7. Adjournment There being no further business or discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm. The next regular Community Relations Commission meeting will be held on March 8, 2016 at 7:00 pm. Respectfully submitted, Kent S. Street Village Manager