Community Relations Commission

Community Relations Commission Thursday, July 14, 2016 Human Services Building – 999 Civic Center Drive 3rd Floor Family Services Group Room Meeting Summary Persons in attendance: Jenny Lee Tony Hollenback – Director of Family Services Dennis McEnerney – Chief of Police Dan Ryan Jason Trunco Carolyn Drblik Cammy Fortuna – Secretary No Members of the Press or Public were present Persons absent: Steve Vinezeano – Village Manager Trustee John C. Jekot Joe Kuffel I. Call to Order Commissioner Lee called the regular meeting of the Community Relations Commission to order at 6:15 p.m. II. Approval of Meeting Summary Unanimous Approval of the Meeting Summary from April 14, 2016 With the correction of Jason Trunco listed as a Commissioner III. Reported Citizen Comments / Complaints a. Police and other Village Departments No comments or complaints received b. Telephone / Email Hotlines No comments or complaints received c. Commissioners No comments or complaints received IV. Old Business a. Education and Outreach Discussion of where complaints should be directed to, both via phone and e-mail. The Commissioners would like the phone complaints converted to email and sent directly to the Commissioners. This will need to be approved by the Village Manager and discussed with IT as to the best way to handle complaints. It was suggested that an article be prepared about the Community Relations Commission and set to the press for publication. Commissioner Lee discussed a meeting that she attended an event sponsored by the NWMC; the meeting was open to all Community Relations Commissions. The NWMC would like to put together a symposium of Community Relations Commissions that would be part of their program to discuss best practices. It was noted that Niles is not alone in not receiving complaints on fair housing. The NWMC would like to include the Mayors and Boards of the communities as well. Commissioner Lee gave out dates of future events. Commissioner Lee distributed a flier that she prepared for the Community Relations Commission. The Commission discussed photo IDs for the group with the Village logo. The photo IDs and level of security will need to be approved by the Village Manager. If approved, the members must then go to the IT department for the photos to be taken for the ID cards. The Commission must be careful when using the ID cards; the ID cards should be used when conducting official Community Relations business. The Commission then discussed future events that they may participate in, such as the Wellness Fair, if scheduled, in October. V. Open Discussion and Public Comment The topic of homelessness came up for discussion. This problem is becoming more prevalent. Homelessness would be a good topic to bring up for discussion at the NWMC symposium. Shelters are becoming fewer because of the State’s budget crunch No members of the Public were present for Public Comment. VI. Next Meeting – October 13, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. VII. Adjournment – There being no further business to come before the Community Relations Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. 2015 – 2016 Community Relations Commission Commissioners Ex-Officio Members Jenny Lee Trustee John C. Jekot Joe Kuffel Village Manager Steven C. Vinezeano Daniel P. Ryan Sr. Human Services Director Tony Hollenback Jason Trunco Chief of Police Dennis McEnerney Caroyln Drblik Secretary Cammy Fortuna