The Park Ridge Youth Commission met Sept. 22 to schedule outdoor movie nights.
Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the commission:
CITY OF PARK RIDGE
505 BUTLER PLACE
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
TEL: 847-318-5200
FAX: 847-318-5300
TDD: 847-318-5252
www.parkridge.us
M I N U T E S
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YOUTH COMMISSION
CITY HALL SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
505 BUTLER PLACE
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 AT 6:00 PM
Members Present: Commissioners: Alderman John Moran, Claire Griebler, Joan Mattingly and
Leslie Wolf. Student Commissioners: Evan Arnold, Zach Arnold, Maura Hart,
Kamila Kazimierczuk, Shea O’Sullivan, James Shaughnessy, Patrick
Shaughnessy, Mary Frances Sheffert and Natalie Wajda
Members Absent: Commissioners: Bobby Pierobon, Eileen Sergo and Jared Skiba. Student
Commissioners: Peter Jakubczak, Katelyn Kahn, Emily Krischke, Ewelina
Laczak, Connor Maloney, Fiona Maloney and Sarah Zawadzka
Also Present: Officer Ben Peterson - Park Ridge Police Department and Brigid Madden
I. Non-Member Alderman Wishing to be Heard on Non-Agenda Items
None.
II. Citizens Wishing to be Heard on Non-Agenda Items
None.
III. Action Items
A. Approve Minutes from the August 25, 2016 Meeting
On a motion by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Wolf, the Commission
agreed to approve the minutes from the August 25, 2016 meeting.
The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.
B. Approve a Disbursement of $500 to provide pizza during finals study night at the Library
Commissioner Griebler explained that the first floor meeting room at the Library will be reserved
for high school students during finals week. The funds will be used to purchase pizza and
snacks for three nights. Alderman Moran requested that the Youth Commission banner be
displayed and Commissioner Griebler will also distribute flyers and advertise the event in the
Library newsletter.
On a motion by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Mattingly, the Commission
agreed to approve a disbursement of $500 to provide pizza during finals study night at the
Library.
The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.
IV. Discussion Items
Minutes for the Youth Commission (Cont.)
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A. Gear for Goals
Alderman Moran provided a brief review of this initiative. He asked the Commissioners if they
were interested in hosting a Gear for Goals drive again this year. Commissioner Kazimierczuk
explained that a formal clothing drive is currently taking place at Maine South. Commissioner
Shaughnessy suggested collecting gym shoes. Commissioner Mattingly stated that she was
familiar with a company that recycles gym shoes and produces rubber basketball courts, which
are installed in underprivileged communities. Alderman Moran explained that Gear for Goals
also collects musical instruments, but there was a consensus to move forward with an athletic
shoe drive in the spring.
B. Fall Movie Night
The Commissioners discussed possible dates for an outdoor movie on the Library lawn. After
considering school schedules and extracurricular activities, the students scheduled the event
for Saturday, October 15th at 7:30pm.
Alderman Moran outlined the equipment that would need to be secured and suggested
providing coffee and hot chocolate. Officer Peterson offered use of the Police Department’s
popcorn machine.
The students discuss what movie to show and selected Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Commissioner
Griebler will be provided the movie from the Library and will ensure that they proper licensing.
Commissioner O’Sullivan volunteered to create a flyer for the event and arrange for an
announcement at Maine South.
Alderman Moran explained that volunteers would be needed the day of the event. He
suggested assistance from the Citizen’s Patrol and the use of barricades along Touhy Ave.
On a motion by Alderman Moran, seconded by Commissioner Mattingly, the Commission
agreed to approve an expenditure not to exceed $1500 for the Fall Movie Night event.
The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.
C. 2016 - 2017 Calendar of Events
Commissioner O’Sullivan suggested a volunteer project hanging holiday lights. Alderman
Moran explained the Park Ridge Holiday Lights initiative, which raises funds for professionally
installed holiday lights.
Commissioner Wajda suggested arranging a motivational speaker during a school assembly.
Alderman Moran explained that the Youth Commission can sponsor a speaker, but in most
cases the school would select a speaker and then seek funding if necessary.
Officer Peterson explained the Special Olympics Polar Plunge. He invited the students to
participate and plunge with the Police Department team. He explained that the plunge is
scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Northwestern University. Registration
information will be available the first week of November and Officer Peterson will forward the
information at that time. Alderman Moran stated that he would participate in the plunge if the
Student Commissioners raised $2,000.
Commissioner Griebler announced that the Teen Loft will be running a fundraiser for the Harbor
in Des Plaines which is a shelter and transitional housing for homeless teenagers. The Library
Minutes for the Youth Commission (Cont.)
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will be collecting gift cards to any store and in any denomination. Commissioner Griebler will
send out additional information once it becomes available.
Alderman Moran reviewed the regular Youth Commission events and asked that an updated
calendar of events be available at the next meeting.
Commissioner Kazimierczuk is a member of the National Honor Society and will ensure the
Youth Commission is offered the opportunity to sponsor the Color Run.
The Commissioners discussed hosting a “field day” event the weekend after spring finals.
Commissioner Kazimierczuk explained that Maine South hosted a field day and “bubble soccer”
was offered.
D. Changing the November Meeting Date
The fourth Thursday of November is Thanksgiving. There was a consensus to meet the first
Thursday in December.
V. Administration Report
A. Updated Budget Report
The current account balance is $6,847.73.
B. Receipts
VI. New Business
Brigid Madden reminded the new Student Commissioners to complete Open Meetings Act training.
VII. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:43pm.
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