The September 9th minutes were approved. The vote was unanimous.
Approval of Bills
The consent of bills was approved after a motion was made by Trustee Davis and seconded by Trustee Munoz. The vote was unanimous.
Business Items
Approval of Revisions to the Personal Policy
Due to the absence of Manager Michel the item will be tabled until the next Board Meeting.
Discussion Items
There were no discussion items.
Brief Reports
Township Manager
Supervisor Thomas reported an incident with a participant at the Senior Center that day. It was unsettling for many attendees at lunch. Director Mahn and staff and Thrive were available as well. There had been several complaints prior to this incident about this individual. Thomas reported that a new policy and procedures will be created by Mahn moving forward for these types of events. He also reported that the idea of a safety officer is being discussed. Trybus asked what budget that individual would be paid from. Thomas stated the nutrition program would fund that, if it occurs.
Supervisor Thomas reported that he will tour with MTA’s legislative committee, the Proviso Township.
Trustee Liaison Committee Members
Youth and Family Services Committee
Trustee Burtin-Cox reported that the Youth and Family Services Committee had not met since the last Board Meeting and is still seeking a YFS Board Member. The group will need a new committee member.
Senior Services Committee
Trustee Munoz reported that the Senior Services Committee had not met due to a lack of quorum. On September 24th, the Seniors will have their wine & cheese event at Cooper’s Hawk. On October 25th there will be a networking event sponsored by Aging Out.
CMHB
Trustee Davis reported on the success of the West Cook Suicide Prevention Workshop that was held on September 18-19th at the Hyatt in Oak Brook. He stated that there is an ongoing conversation that this might become an annual event which was suggested by State Representative Linsey from LaPorte. Director Potts reported that the CMHB will be working with the OPRF Chamber of Commerce on multiple events throughout October for Nation Disability in the Workplace Month. The CMHB is working on their strategic plan. There has been a request made by WSSR to the CMHB for $1400 in a grant. The CMBC is actively recruiting a new Board Member and hopes to have one in place by the end of November. Potts met with the Village to have proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month. They are working on a “Living Room” space at Rush Oak Park Hospital. This would call on a funding commitment from Forest Park and River Forest as well as the CMHB. This would be a three-year pilot project.
IGOV
IGOV had a meeting on September 20th. The focus of the meeting was to share information on staff training, and property security in the face of the presence of ICE in the Oak Park area. There was a discussion on whether it was appropriate to have the CMHB join IGOV as a member or have them serve in an advisory capacity.
Adjournment
Trustee Davis made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Munoz seconded the motion. The Board agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:48PM.
