The city of Park Ridge Community Health Commission met Sept. 22 to discuss the Prospect Park community garden.
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
COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION
SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
505 BUTLER PLACE, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: C. Cycon, K. Grunschel, M.Hulting, T. Milburn, Angela Plewa-Rusiecki, Tricia
Williams
City Council: Acting Mayor Maloney
Others Present:
Staff Present: Recording Secretary I. Feiereisel, Officer B. Peterson
Absent: A. Cline, P.Collins, E. Manning, T. Schmidt
Meeting called to order at 7:07 p.m.
I. Roll Call
Roll taken.
II. Approval of Minutes (August 25,2016)
T. Milburn made a motion to approve the August 25, 2016 minutes and C. Cycon seconded the
motion. Unanimous approval.
III. Citizens Present Wishing to be Heard on a Non-Agenda Item
None.
IV. Action Items
A. Health Insurance article submitted to Pioneer Press
T.Schmidt submitted the article related to Health insurance to Pioneer Press. No further
information as to the date it will be published at this time.
B. Meeting with Park Ridge Park District discussion on a community garden at Prospect Park
T. Schmidt will attend this meeting on October 12.
V. Discussion Items
A. Events, projects and activities update for each focus area
K. Grunshel followed up with Lutheran General Hospital and confirmed that they do still
provide a program called – Senior Passport, to provide seniors with help related to insurance
billing. A. Plewa-Rusiecki volunteered to look into it and provide more information. C. Cycon
suggested adding this to the commission’s web page when we have complete information. Officer
B. Peterson provided information on the Maine Township Senior Expo held in the spring, that
could be a resource as well.
Outreach to Special Populations – The StoryCorps project is scheduled for October 1st from 10am
– 5pm at City Hall. 6 participants are confirmed for interviews. A. Plewa-Rusiecki asked if the
DRAFT
interviews can be linked to the website. The commission will follow up with StoryCorps to see if
this is possible.
Emergency Preparedness and Resiliency – A. Plewa-Rusiecki described the Emergency
Preparedness Day that was held downtown earlier this month. She added that sharing and
spreading information on emergency preparedness is important. K. Grunschel asked if it is
possible to have an Emergency Preparedness day and suggested that there may be a possibility
of adding adult programs to Farmers Market next season where this could be incorporated.
Wellness and Safety – This focus area is currently on hold. A. Plewa-Rusiecki will prepare
informational packets on the Zika virus and the West Nile virus that could be used at the next
event.
Health and Fitness -T. Williams is continuing to work with local fitness businesses to provide some
type of fitness event. This would be planned for the month of April. B. Peterson suggested
contacting the hospitals to see what they could provide as well. Acting Mayor Maloney asked how
this would be done and if it would a promotional event. T. Williams will continue to work on the
event and a promotion concept.
B. Peterson provided information about the spring drug take back day and the possibility that could
be used to help to publicize this event. He also provided information about Cops for Coats event
on November 5th, 2016 held at Maine Township and asked for volunteers.
Disease Education and Prevention – C.Cycon presented and discussed that there are not many
cancer survivor support groups and she would like to start a grassroots cancer long term survivors
group. She will emulate a 12 step format to provide structure. She is looking for support of the
commission as well as others. Promotion would include reaching out to the major Park Ridge
churches to advertise in their weekly bulletins and websites and open a Meet-Up account. First
choice of a meeting place would be Park Ridge Library.
She also would like to work on a fitness support group for individuals that have fitness challenges.
She would like to promote athleticism for individuals who have cancer or another disease.
Promotional support and ideas from the group are welcome.
Environmental and Sustainability - T. Milburn emailed information to Acting Mayor Maloney
related to sustainability initiatives for the upcoming Strategic Planning meetings. He would like
feedback on the best way to present these ideas. Acting Mayor Maloney suggested focusing on 2
or 3 initiatives due to the time limitations in these meetings. Making sustainability a priority for the
City was discussed and what it may take to move forward. Officer B. Peterson suggested
contacting the Chamber for support as well.
The Greenest Business Program continues to be discussed with the Chamber. M. Hulting has
made contact with Hoffman Estates and can provide examples of how this program could work
without an extreme amount of effort for the businesses. An example is a checklist for a business to
self-certify, which would not be very difficult for them to complete.
B. Web page update
The web page will be reviewed by the committee on the week of 9/26. Updates will be
provided I. Feiereisel.
VI. Administration Report
A. City Staff
None.
B. School Administrators
None
C. Other Community Entities
None.
VII. New Business
O’Hare Airport Commission – one of the commissioners is looking into how to develop a study or a
supplemental environmental impact statement. They have contacted this commission to collaborate.
M. Hulting forwarded the O’Hare Modernization Final Environmental Impact Statement to the
committee. T. Williams will respond to the O’Hare Airport Commission contact and invite them to
attend a meeting to determine how the Community Health Commission relates.
M. Hulting was contacted by Alderman Shubert related to an accident involving a child on a bike
being hit by a car and how the commission could be of help. Officer B. Peterson provided
information on police selective enforcements currently in place and how to register a complaint with
the Police through the police website.
T. Williams is working with Signarama on a banner for the commission. An estimate of $230 has
been provided. K. Grunshel will provide a contact for logo design.
The Commission thanked C. Cycon for all her work. Her commission has ended.
Acting Mayor Maloney asked I. Feiereisel to confirm the number of recommendations needed for
the upcoming appointments of members with Deputy Clerk C. Peterson.
VIII. Adjournment
A. Plewa-Rusiecki made a motion to adjourn, K. Grunshel seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:24
p.m.
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