HRC Minutes 2007 04-18-07 APPROVED
United City of Yorkville
Human Resources Commission
Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2007
Location: Police Department Conference Room
Call to Order:
Diana called the meeting to order at 6:04pm. Quorum established.
Members present: Ex-officio members
Diana Lento-Reidy Sgt. Greg Siebenaller
Cecelia Sanders
Tom Zerante
Dana Jones Members Absent
Glory Spies Lorene Frieders
Madonna Bialek Jeff Grezlik
Citizens— Guests: None
February's minutes were reviewed. Cecelia motioned to approve, Madonna seconded. APPROVED.
Committee Reports:
City Liaison Report: Sgt. Siebenaller will be retiring from the Police force on May 15"', Possibly
Officer Barry Groeseh will be attending the meetings.
Mayor's Report: No report
City Council Report: No report
New Business:
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD: The nominations for Volunteer of the Year were reviewed.
There was only one teen nomination, Steven Redman. For the adult volunteers, Rita Murphy was
chosen. Madonna will write the letter of notification and also the letter to be sent to the other nominees
and e-mail it to Glory to send out.
There was also discussion on the Street Naming for those who are selected as Volunteer of the Year,
but the current rules state that a person cannot be nominated while they are still doing the volunteer
work. There will be discussion at a later meeting about changing this rule.
50'h ANNIVERSARY: Plans are going ahead. The event on April 9"' with the Founding Fathers went
very well.
COMCAST CARES: A letter was received from Comcast about their employees volunteering for a
one-day event. It was suggested that some thought be put into what they might help with for 2008.
Dana suggested possibly working with Park and Rec to do a ballfield or playground. This will be put
on the agenda for future discussion..
VISITOR CENTER: A brochure from the YMCA was presented and reviewed. Approved..
SPONSORSHIP: The Optimist Club submitted a request to use Riverfront Park for an Octoberfest
event in September. Approval was given to waive the fee, but not the deposit..
Dana submitted a request for assistance for the Nichols family who lost a father and two children in a
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recent fire.. Dana made a motion to approve, Madonna seconded. Approval was given for a$250 cash
donation to be used for Gift Certificates, etc.
Old Business:
HISTORICAL STREET NAMING: Madonna asked if there had been any discussion on nominating
Gold Star Mothers, or those who are 100 or older. There has not been discussion on the Gold Star
Mothers prior to this, and the discussion on those over 100 needs more work on defining parameters.
Barbra.Jean Groesch was nominated. Cecelia motioned to approve, Tom seconded, Approved
Ralph & Arlene Blake were nominated. Cecelia motioned to approve, Madonna seconded. Approved.
Ton and Theresa Kager were nominated. It was decided after discussion that more information was
needed. Glory will contact the person who submitted their names and it will be reviewed next month.
There was also discussion on the street naming for those Founding Fathers who do not currently have a
street named for them so they can be recognized.
Additional Business: Tom noted that his term is up in May, 2007. He asked if he needs re-
appointment, and will the incoming Mayor be doing that, He would like to stay on. This will be
checked on
Dana motioned to adjourn, Tom seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:18pm. Next meeting is on
Wednesday, May 16, 2007.
Meeting minutes submitted by Cecelia Sanders