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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. Pr; J Page 2 HRC 2006 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