HRC Minutes 2006 08-16-06 United City of Yorkville
Human Resource Conmiission
Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2006
Location: Police Department Conference Room
Called to Order:
Diana called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Quorum established
Members present were: Ex-officio Members
Lorene Frieders Sgt. Greg Siebenaller
Madonna Bialek
Cecelia Sanders Rose Spears, City of Yorkville
Diana Lento-Reidy
Tom Zerante
Jeff Grezlik
Dana.Jones
Minutes were reviewed. Madonna made a motion to accept the minutes. Diana seconded. Approved.
Committee Reports:
City Liaison Report: The National Night Out went very well, even though it was very hot, there
were quite a few in attendance..
Mayor's Report: Not present.
City Council Report: Rose questioned the ability to have a popcorn machine. Madonna stated that
she found that there was a `non-compete' with other food vendors. Diana asked about having freeze
pops. Rose asked if we are trying to attract adults or kids. Diana suggested coffee. After much
discussion, it was decided to do two gift baskets, one for women and one for men. The drawing will
be at the close of the Hometown Days event. Winner will not have to be present to win. Cele will do
the baskets with a suggested value of$50,00 each.
Recreation Department Report: None
Library Board Report: None
School Report: None
New Business:
Volunteer Nomination Procedures—The forms Tom made up for the Volunteer Nomination and
Guidelines were reviewed and changes made. Discussion included changing the date for submission
to February I't instead of March 1"to allow greater time to review the nominations. At the Mayor's
suggestion, the awards will be given at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic in May. It was
also suggested to change the age categories from `under 13' to `12 and under' and to have forms
returned to Glory Spies to ensure they get to a person and not a box or file. The Commission
thanked Tom for all his hard work on this project,.
Hometown Days - The hours for Hometown Days are Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 11
a.m. to 1 I p.m. and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. We will be in Booth 24. Maps were handed out
and times scheduled to man the booth.
Friday, Cele will be there from 5 —8 p.m., .Jeff from 8 to I 1 p.m.
Saturday, Cele will be there from 11 a.m.—2 p.m., .Jeff from 2—6 p.m, and Madonna from 6— 10
P.m.
Sunday, Dana will be there from noon to 2 p,m., Cele from 2 —4 p.m. and Jeff from 4— 8 p.m.
There is no one scheduled for 8 — 10 p.m. Sunday
Madonna brought in the brochures for the Historical Street Naming Program. Cele took them to
bring them to the booth on Friday,
Old Business:
Visitor Center— Schoenbachler Transactions Home Inspection and Willowcrest Nursing Home
were both presented for review and both were Approved for inclusion in the Visitor Center.
Historical Street Names —The Name of Irvin Monkamier was submitted for review. The
Commission felt that more information was needed on what significant contribution Mr.
Monkannier made. It was sent back for further information.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Rose brought brochures from the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging's Senior Lifestyle
Expo to be held in September at Drury Lane. She also brought petitions to be signed to be sent to
the State Legislators to increase the amount of funds nursing home residents who are on Public Aid
may keep for their own use.
Madonna mentioned that the Senior Services Polka Party will be held at the PNA camp on
September, 17'h. There will be a $10 admission charge. Several mentioned the recent problems at the
PNA camp and suggested she keep on top of the situation there.
Tom made a motion to adjourn Diana seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Cecelia Sanders