HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMUNITY SERVICES - 05/18/2006 - COMMUNITY SERVICES MINUTES ELK GROVE VILLAGE COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD OF DIRETORS
• MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Conference Room C—Lower Level, Municipal Building
Board Members Present: Board members Absent:
Nancy Czarnik, Trustee Liaison Georgia Landt
James Morrill, President
Mike Tuozzo, Vice President
Ryan Booklet, Secretary
Teresa Anesinis
Ann Feichter Staff Present
Jim Foss Linda Blair, Coordinator
Mary Paliganoff Desmond Raftry, Police Social Worker
Peg Vallilo Mike Cavallini, Director
Call to Order:
James Morrill, President, called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m
Action Items:
The minutes from the 2005, meeting were approved after a motion by Mike Tuozzo and a
second by Anne Feichter.
Coordinator's Report: Given by Linda Blair
Marty is still absent, so Linda continues to handle her responsibilities. Coordinator Blair
was given the same information that Mayor Johnson gave us tonight.
Coordinator Blair spoke with the Red Cross, but didn't receive any phone calls. She still
thinks that this is appropriate to proceed with the shelter awareness program that was
discussed at the previous board meeting.
New Business:
Mayor Johnson addressed the board about the future state of the Community Service
Board. According to Mayor Johnson, the Elk Grove Village Board has been reviewing
all village boards. As a result of this process, the Elk Grove Village Board unanimously
agrees to combine the board of health and the community service board. An official vote
will be taken at the June board meeting. The Elk Grove Village Board will also decide
whether to make the combined board 11 or 9 members. Mayor Johnson assured
Aak Community Service members that no Community Service members or Health Board
members be removed. Through attrition, the number of Health and Community Service
board members will be reduced.
Mayor Johnson also stated that members of any village board will be required to maintain
a 66% attendance percentage in order to continue to serve his or her board. The
guidelines are not official on thecommunity service board since the village board did not
approve them.
Jim Christy will remain the chairman of the committee. Mr. Christy is aware of the
changes, but the rest of the board has not been informed. The new board will become a
committee, not a commission due to legalities. Despite the lack of commission status
given to the combined board, members will continue to receive a vehicle sticker and an
invitation to the village dinner. The mayor reiterated that he appreciates the service of the
board.
Committee Reports
Karen Brauweiler is an employee of the children's advocacy center, which files abuse
reports when children make cases.
A program was started thought a grant for children 0-5 to help those students who have
been abused. This was an underserved part of the population, so Ms. B and her staff were
happy to get involved. They also do presentations to train preschool teachers some of the
warning sings of students that have been exposed to abuse. They also train law
enforcement.
The program started with three employees, but have since added more. However, if there
is an opening in the caseload, they will take anyone in Cook County. Most referrals
come from law enforcement. All services are free to the community.
Ms. Brauweiler also talked about the different types of play therapy that is done for these
students. Vice President Tuozzo asked what the board could do to help Agency
Presentation. Ms. Brauweiler said that the board should be aware of the program--
Educating ourselves and knowing about the different programs.
Old Business:
President Morrill spoke to the board about the Chicago Area Storm Ready Guidelines
that he researched. Elk Grove meets the guidelines, but the program will help educate the
community, fire, and police departments. Again, President Morrill would like to come up
with a public awareness program to educate the residents about being storm ready. He
thought that segments on Channel 6 would be helpful. Contact President Morrill for
more information.
Director Cavallini educated the Community Service Board about the Health Board. He
stated that one of the recent items the board of health was directed to look at is the
different programs to promote a smoke free community. The American Cancer Society,
the American Lung Association, and other organizations have educated the Health Board.
The health department has also examined other health issues such as the bird flu, West
Nile Virus, and looking at restaurant issues. Other services offered by the Health
Department include providing animal traps, handling garbage complaints, yard waste,
recycling, people with high grass, blood drives.
Trustee Liaison Report: Given by Trustee Nancy Czamik
The Rotary Fest will be June 14-18. The parade is June 17, at 3p.m. There will be a sock
hop from 7:30—9 p.m. on the 170'.
The Farmer's market will begin June 7d' and run through September every Wednesday
from 7AM to 1 p.m. There will be an expert gardener attending these sessions. Please
contact Trustee Czarnik for a list of all vendors for the Farmer's Market.
Announcements:
The United Way is having a Day for United Way on Monday May 22"d at Denny's from
4:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. in Hoffman Estates. 10% of the sales will be given to the for
Northwest Suburban United Way.
Relay for Life is in Friday, June 9.
The Health Department is sponsoring an unwanted medication drive to dispose of
prescription or nonprescription medicines on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, from 8:30 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
The next Community Service Board meeting will be on on Thursday, June 15, 2006, at
7p.m. in Room "C" at the Village Hall.
Ad'lournment:
Peg Vallilo motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Mary Paliganoffat
7:57 p.m.
Ryan Bookler, Secretary