HRC Minutes 2006 04-19-06 United City of Yorkville
Human Resource Conunission
Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2006
Location: Police Department Conference Room
Called to Order:
Diana called the meeting to order at 6:24 p.m. Quorum established
Members present were: Ex-officio Members
Sylvia Kurtz Chief Harold Martin
Madonna Bialek
Cecelia Sanders
Dana.Jones Diana Lento-Reidy
Tom Zerante Lorene Frieders
Alderman Rose Spears Mayor Art Prochaska
Citizens - Guests: None
Because this was Sylvia's last meeting, pizza was served and Madonna brought cupcakes, all of
which were shared with the Police officers who were on hand. Thank you to all who contributed.
Minutes were reviewed.. Madonna made a motion to accept the minutes, Sylvia seconded.
Approved.
There was a short discussion on the application from the Fox Valley YMCA for use of Riverfront
Shelter and Boat launch for the Tri-City Challenge on May 13"', The original request was for use of
the facility, then they stated they had asked for money, but this request was not found.
Committee Reports:
City Liaison Report: None
Mayor's Report: Mayor Prochaska thanked Sylvia for her years of service to HRC, and stated he
was sorry to see her leave the connnittee. He also said he had a request from a young man, a Junior
in High School, about being on the Committee. It is all right with the committee members.
City ouncil Report: Rose presented a brochure from Prairie State Legal Services. Diana motioned
to accept this for the Visitor's Center. Lorene seconded, Approved.
The discussion last month about naming a Park in honor of Jeffrey Dwayne Cullman was sent to the
Parks Dept, and a suggestion was made that since Mr. Cullman was active in tennis that possibly a
new tennis court could be named. All thought this was a good idea.
Recreation Department Report: None
Library Board Report: None
School Report: None
There was discussion about the use of brown signs under the Historical Street signs. Rose said Eric
is to present some samples to City Council, as it is difficult to judge from photos or pictures in a
catalog. He is also to get pricing. Rose also presented the idea of the City Flags given to honorees or
families of honorees who are approved for Historical Street Signs, The Mayor also suggested giving
an extra street sign to the honoree or family.
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Old Business:
Historical Street Names
There was discussion on the Groner Family application.. There was a question on the spelling of Dr.
Fredrick (Frederick) Groner. There was a motion by Cecelia to approve Dr. Groner, who did much
for the people of Yorkville back in the Depression years (spelling of his name will be checked), and
also to approve Richard ".Terry" Groner for his many years of service helping various organizations.
Lorene seconded. Approved. A request for more information on Janet Groner was requested. Rose
will take this to Public Works.
Mayor Prochaska stated that if we use the criteria of a person `doing a job' and being paid for it,
was the `job' full time or was the position a part-time one where only a stipend was paid. Or did the
person do `over and above' what the job required, such as Dr. Groner who treated people for free or
for farm goods.
The Winfred Prickett nomination was reviewed. Since he was a Fire Chief, a non-paid or stipend
position, he qualifies. Tom made a motion to approve, Lorene seconded. Approved. The nomination
of Hazel Prickett was tabled for more infornlation.
There was discussion on the brochure Glory produced. Since there was discussion on `active work',
as well as whether to include the date and time of the meetings, the brochure will be brought up at
the next meeting,.
Visitor Center
Additions were discussed previously in the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
The request from the Girl Scouts Council was denied. We have limited funds and want to contribute
to local groups.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
The request for funds for the Castle Challenge may be reconsidered as the request would be a
sponsorship from the City, not HRC.
Diana made a motion to adjourn Lorene seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p,m
Minutes submitted by Cecelia Sanders