Sister Cities Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2023-09-13

400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540



 Meeting Agenda

 Sister Cities Commission

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6:30 PM Meeting Room B




A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. OLD BUSINESS:

E. REPORTS:
F. 23-1055 Approve the Sister Cities Commission meeting minutes of August 9, 2023

G. 23-1056 Approve the Treasurer’s Report through August, 2023. To date, Sister
 Cities total budget is $3,350, their expenditures have been $467 with a
 remaining balance of $2,252.00.

 H. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - LANCE FUHRER

 I. SISTER CITIES UPDATE / OTHER COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS/NEWS

 J. SISTER CITIES FOUNDATION UPDATE: SHAFEEK ABUBAKER


K. NEW BUSINESS:

L. ADJOURNMENT:
 Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
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 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Communications Department can
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City of Naperville

 400 S. Eagle Street
 Naperville, IL 60540




Meeting Minutes - Final

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

 6:30 PM



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Sister Cities Commission
Sister Cities Commission Meeting Minutes - Final September 13, 2023


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 Commissioner Lowe the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.




B. ROLL CALL:
 Present 7- Tony Chamberlain, Allison Longenbaugh, James Alan Lowe, Arun Mani, Becky
 Rudolph, Neelam Saboo, and Yugin Wang
 Absent 1- Lance Fuhrer




 Staff Present: Rachel Pruneda

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 Dr. Lili Burciaga, ALMAS, Founder and President read a statement at the
 meeting to address some concerns and ask for clarification between Sister
 Cities Commission and Sister Cities Foundation. Diane Torres-Hawkens,
 ALMAS, Secretary and Laura Navarros, ALMAS, Vice-President also introduced
 themselves and spoke under Public Forum.

 We come tonight with three goals:
 1) to provide clarification on recent exchanges with the Sister
 Cities Foundation,
 2) to inquire if the Sister Cities Commission coordinates with the Sister Cities
 Foundation, and
 3) to request this Commission provide the public with a better understanding
 and outline regarding the powers, structures and operations of the Commission
 vs. the
 Foundation.

 Commissioner Lowe stated that Sister Cities supports the efforts of the
 Foundation but that the two are separate organizations.



D. OLD BUSINESS:

E. REPORTS:

F. Approve the Sister Cities Commission meeting minutes of August 9, 2023

 Approve the Sister Cities Commission meeting minutes of August 9, 2023 was
 moved by Saboo and seconded by Rudolph. Motion passed by voice vote.

G. Approve the Treasurer’s Report through August, 2023. To date, Sister Cities total budget
 is $3,350, their expenditures have been $467 with a remaining balance of $2,252.00.

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Sister Cities Commission Meeting Minutes - Final September 13, 2023


 This Report was received and filed.

 H. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - LANCE FUHRER

 Chairman Fuhrer was not present for this meeting.

 I. SISTER CITIES UPDATE / OTHER COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS/NEWS

 Commissioner Lowe discussed the possibility of engaging with Cork, Ireland as
 a possible future Sister City. More information to follow as he attempts to make
 some connections.

 Our Sister City, Cancun Mexico has reached out and is interested in some
 engagement with the Commission. Commissioners will look at various ways
 they can build their relationship with our newest Sister City.



 J. SISTER CITIES FOUNDATION UPDATE: SHAFEEK ABUBAKER

 Foundation Member, Shafeek Abubaker was not present, but Tina Cui who is a
 Foundation member discussed the lay-out of events on the upcoming Hispanic
 Festival and reported on the overall progress of the festival events and activities.



K. NEW BUSINESS:

L. ADJOURNMENT:

 Commission Lowe asked for a motion to adjourn the meet at 7:35 p.m. Motion
 was made by Commissioner Chamberlain and seconded by Wang. Motion
 passed by voice vote.




 /s/ Rachel Pruneda
 Assistant to the Mayor




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