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Human Resources Commission Packet 2009 03-18-09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION COMMITTEE MEETING 800 Game Farm Road / Yorkville, Illinois 60560 AGENDA Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Time: 6:30PM *Yorkville Public Library 1" Floor Meeting Room 902 Game Farm Road Call to Order: Establish a Quorum: Introduction of Guests: Citizen Comments: Approval of Minutes: February 18, 2009 Mayor's Report: 1. Foreclosure Seminar Update Staff Reports: Committee Reports: New Business: 1. Volunteer of the Year Award — Update/Discussion 2. Government Day— Update/Discussion Old Business: 1. Food Pantry Update Items for Next Meeting Agenda: Additional Business: Adjournment: Page 1 of 2 PRAFT1 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE Human Resource Commission Committee Meeting City Conference Room Wednesday, February 18, 2009 6:30pm Call to Order: Chairman Scott Gengler called the meeting to order at 6:32pm, Establish a Quorum: Quroum Established Present: Scott Gengler Joan Knutson Cecelia Sanders Barb McClish Mayor Valerie Burd Sgt. Barry Groesch Glory Spies, Community Relations Director Introduction of Guests: Ms. Lydia Okrant, Parent Referral Manager from Childcare Resource & Referral in Joliet Ms. Erin Sul lian-Shaffer, Regional Director of the American Cancer Society. Ms. Okrant presented information regarding childcare resources and the types of services her agency offers. They serve a 4-county area and maintain a database of childcare providers. She said they have a financial assistance department and some grants are available through United Way. Ms. McClish noted that Loving Arms Day Care and the YMCA are two local daycares that accept financial aid payments. Though the Childcare Resource & Referral does not have an office in Yorkville, it was decided this information should be put on the City website and Glory Spies will ask the Kendall County Record to write a story on this agency. New Business: (moved forward on agenda) 1. American Cancer Society—Relay for Life Ms. Erin Sullivan-Shaffer, gave a summary of how the Cancer Society helps families in need of support. She said they serve a 5-county area and assist with financial need, distribute free wigs and prostheses and provide transportation to treatments. Many of these services can be provided because of the world's largest fund-raising event—the Relay for Life. This year is the 25`x' anniversary of this event. It was noted that Cele Sanders served as Chairman for 10 years. The 2009 event will be held at Plano High School on June 12-13, Citizen Comments: None Page 2 of 2 Approval of Minutes: January 21, 2009 The minutes were approved as read on a motion by Scott and second by Cele. Approved unanimously. Mayor's Report: 1. Foreclosure Seminar Update Glory Spies said the City had sponsored a foreclosure seminar last year and they wish to do a second one this year. She said Representative Foster's office will be contacted for assistance, as well as bankers, attorneys and the Health Department. April was suggested as a possible time to hold this seminar to coincide with tax time. The Library meeting room was mentioned as a possible location. Mayor Burd said she had been contacted by people who conduct"short sales". She said these people are trying to help keep people in their homes in spite of the "short sales". She also suggested having the County Clerk present information regarding taxes. Ms. Sanders mentioned having the new County Assessor speak about current home values. Staff Reports: None Committee Reports: None Old Business: The childcare information presented earlier will be given to the Kendall County Health Department and the Food Bank. Glory will provide the information to the media for a news story and she will also place the information on the website. Items for Next Meeting Agenda: Scott said he will contact Sue from Rush Copley for information on the types of services they provide to help the community. Glory spoke about the "Volunteer of the Year Award" and handed out forms to be used. She asked the committee members to distribute to any organizations they belong to in order to find nominees. Youth nominations are also requested and it was noted that a school administrator/guidance counselor could be contacted for this information. Scott will contact the appropriate persons. Mayor Burd asked the committee if they would consider sponsoring a government day whereby student volunteers "run the City". This item will be moved to the next month's agenda for further discussion on a motion by Scott and second by Cele. Approved. Adjournment: There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Joan and second by Cele. Adjourned at 7:32pm. Minutes respectfully submitted by Marlys Young, Minute Taker C�T� Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number 0'� Legal ❑ R EST. iaas En Finance neer El Tracking Number -< v' City Administrator ❑ Q� wMa, © Consultant El❑ Agenda Item Summary Memo Title: Foreclosure Seminar Update Meeting and Date: HRC March 18, 2009 Synopsis: Mayor Burd and Glory Spies will provide a verbal update on the status of the follow-up foreclosure seminar. Council Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Council Action Requested: Submitted by: Name Department Agenda Item Notes: ."ao Clpy Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number l ❑ '�4 D J � ��-' -� Legal � EST, 1836 Finance ❑ Engineer ❑ Tracking Number City Administrator El ° ka` 0 Consultant ❑ CLE ,��e2 ❑ Agenda Item Summary Memo Title: Volunteer of the Year Award — Update/Discussion Meeting and Date: HRC--March 18, 2009 Synopsis: Forms for the Volunteer of the Year award were handed out at the February 18"' meeting. It is on this month's agenda for additional discussion as needed. Council Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Council Action Requested: Submitted by: Name Department Agenda Item Notes: 0,D C/Tr Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number k �� Legal #02 El EST, I_ 1836 Finance ❑ Engineer ❑ City Administrator E-1 Tracking Number a,qk° O Consultant ❑ xww cwm. <�E �V El Agenda Item Summary Memo Title: Government Day—Update/Discussion Meeting and Date: HRC—March 18, 2009 Synopsis: This item is a carry-over item from the February 18`x' meeting. It is on this month's agenda for additional discussion as needed. Council Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Council Action Requested: Submitted by: Name Department Agenda Item Notes: Co. Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number T Legal ❑ 1838 Ob EST. �r� _ Finance El Engineer ❑ Tracking Number 0) City Administrator ❑ 0 Consultant ❑ El Agenda Item Summary Memo Title: Food Pantry Update Meeting and Date: HRC—March 18, 2009 Synopsis: Barb McClish will give a verbal update on recent Food Pantry activities. Council Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Council Action Requested: Submitted by: Name Department Agenda Item Notes: