11-17-1992 CITIZENS COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
November 17, 1992
Minutes
ROLL CALL
Janet Ptaszek Absent
James Mackie Present
Charlene Dennis Present
Shirley Roberts Absent
Delores Cucanich Present
Charles Gebelein Present
Patricia Montrowl Absent
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Gebelein made two corrections: Page 1, last paragraph;
instead of "he spoke to one local pastor" it should read that "he
spoke to several pastors at one time" . Page 2, regarding the
meeting room, it should read "they should be able to meet in the
main conference room" .
Mrs. Dennis moved to approve the minutes. Mrs. Cucanich seconded
the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Community activity for the young people.
There was no discussion regarding any new activities.
Follow-up regarding construction of a pole building on 26 acre
site.
A letter from Mr. Corder, Parks & Recreation Director, was read
by the members which explained that he is checking into this.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Gebelein brought the committee up to date on Council's
action regarding the continuation of this committee. They are
going to hold a workshop on this. He suggested there is no need
for this committee to call a meeting in December. We should wait
and see what the outcome is of the Council workshop. He
suggested when the committee does meet again that another
election of officers take place. He asked for comments from the
board members on their opinions of the continuation of the
committee.
Mr. Mackie stated the committee is useless if the Council does
not have projects for them to work on.
Mrs. Cucanich asked what the committee has accomplished?
Mrs. Dennis explained since she has been on board the committee
worked on a tax assessment question and reported their findings
to the Council. We also worked on getting the water testing done
to determine whether swimming could be brought back at Menard May
Park. She added that for the last few months we have been
rehashing matters that really don't need to be on our agenda.
Mr. Mackie agreed one hundred percent with Mrs. Dennis. He added
that we were set up as a junior council to advise the Council and
if we don't have anything to work on we should adjourn and
reorganize when they have something for us.
At this time there was miscellaneous discussion among the members
regarding the committee's agendas, meetings and general purpose.
Mr. Mackie voiced some complaints regarding the agendas and the
way the committee meetings have been conducted.
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Chairman Gebelein reiterated the committee's accomplishments
and pointed out one of the problems is lack of communication back
to the Council regarding the committee's actions. He stated if
we don't have a purpose, we should not exist; September was the
last time items were given to the committee from the Council.
At this time there were words between Mr. Mackie and Dr.
Gebelein. Mr. Mackie excused himself from the meeting.
Chairman Gebelein questioned Mr. Mackie's concerns.
Mrs. Cucanich commented there is too much talk going on at the
meetings and not enough action. We need to take action on items
given to us and not just talk.
Mrs. Dennis expressed her disenchantment with the route the com-
mittee has been on lately. She stated she wants to serve in a
productive capacity.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Dennis moved to adjourn. Mrs. Cucanich seconded the motion.
Meeting adjourned, 7: 50 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Debbie Sigler
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Citizens Council Advisory
November 17, 1992