Human Resource Commission Packet 2006 12-13-06 1
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
HUMAN RESOURCE COMMISSION
COMMITTEE MEETING
804 Game Farm Road/Yorkville, Illinois 60560
AGENDA
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Time: 6:OOPM
Location: Yorkville Police Department Conference Room
Call to Order:
Establish a Quorum
Introduction of Guests
Citizen Comments
Approval of Minutes
Committee Reports:
1. City Liaison Report— Sgt. Greg Sibenaller
2. Mayor's Report—Mayor Prochaska
3. City Council —Rose Spears, City Council Representative
4. Recreation Department
5. Library Board Meeting
6. School Reports
New Business:
1. City's 50th Anniversary
Old Business:
1. Visitor Center (review brochures from area businesses
2. Historical Street Names (review submitted nominees)
3. Volunteer Opportunities Brochure
Additional Business:
Adjournment
Next Meeting Date
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
HUMAN RESOURCE COMMISSION
COMMITTEE MEETING
804 Game Farm Road / Yorkville, Illinois 60560
AGENDA
Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Yorkville Police Department Conference Room
This meeting has been cancelled.
It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at
6:00 p.m.
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United City of Yorkville
Human Resources Commission DRAFT
Meeting Minutes of October 18,2006
Location: Police Department Conference Room
Called to Order:
Diana called the meeting to order at 6:02pm. Quorum established.
Members present were: Ex-officio Members
Jeff Grezlik Sgt. Greg Siebenaller
Cecelia Sanders Ald. Rose Spears
Diana Lento-Reidy Mayor Art Prochaska
Dana Jones
Glory Spies Members absent were:
Tom Zerante
Lorene Frieders
Citizen—Guests: Alderman Jim Bock
Minutes were reviewed. Madonna motioned to approve, Diana seconded. APPROVED.
Committee Reports:
Mayors Report: The Mayor has received a couple oral suggestions regarding the proposed 9/11
honorary monument. He would like to receive the ideas written rather than oral. Moreover, Mark
O'malley proposed one suggestion to obtain a piece of the debris from the World Trade Center
wreckage and display it. A second idea was to construct a labyrinth landscape. A landscaper who does
labyrinths is willing to cooperate with the city if decided on. Glory added that the Junior Women's Club
would like to participate in the project as well.
City Liaison's: None
City.Council Report: Alderman Jim Bock is to replace Rose Spears as the City Council Liaison. The
HRC welcomed Jim Bock and each member introduced themselves to Bock. We then proceeded to
brief him about the duties of the HRC.
Recreation Department Report: None
Library Board Report:None
School Report: The City is working close with Superintendent Dr. Engler and Art Zeppler to get new
area schools to be built by the residential developers. Moser Enterprises, INC. has successfully built the
Grande Reserve Elementary School within its development to account for the rising population.
New Business:
Volunteer Opportunities Brochure—Glory Spies has been receiving many calls recently for
volunteer opportunities with the City of Yorkville. Glory now asks for the HRC to put together a
brochure for new and current residents who want to be involved in our community. Some opportunities
are posted on Yorkville's website but many more opportunities are still out there and unknown to the
general public. Cecelia researched and pointed out that the Dupage County website offers an excellent
list of opportunities in their area. Glory also suggested to form a core group to help generally in the
community. HRC has accepted the task in creating a brochure and will now begin the process of
searching for all organizations that need volunteer help. We also need recipients for the volunteers who
may serve on the core group. Lastly,we must also get the word out on our Volunteer of The Year
Award nomination.
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Old Business:
Area-Business Brochures:None were submitted.
Historic Street Name nominations: Marvin Lawyer submitted literature regarding"James Armour
Lawyer,"To be reviewed by the HRC.
Historic Street Name Brochure: Rose suggested an event to be publicized to promote the Historic
Street Naming Program. For example,A name dropping event at a place like the Beecher Center to get
the community involved and informed with the HRC program.
Diana moved to adjourn the meeting, Cecelia seconded. HRC meeting adjourned at 7:56pm.
Meeting minutes submitted by Jeff Crrezlik.
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United City of Yorkville DRAFT
Human Resource Commission
Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2006
Location: Police Department Conference Room
Called to Order:
Diana called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Quorum established
Members present were: Ex-officio Members
Tom Zerante Sgt. Greg Siebenaller
Lorene Frieders Jim Bock, Alderman
Cecelia Sanders Glory Spies, City of Yorkville
Diana Lento-Reidy
Madonna Bialek Members absent were:
Dana Jones
Jeff Grezlik
Citizens- Guests: None
Approval of Minutes: No minutes available.
Committee Reports:
City Liaison Report: No report. Diana stated that December 8th is the City Christmas
Walk.
Mayor's Report: Glory reported that the United City of Yorkville will be celebrating the
50th anniversary of the uniting of Bristol Station and Yorkville next year. Russ Hughes,
one of the original workers on this incorporation still lives in Bristol and she believes he
should be a part of the celebration. The Kendall Arts Guild has expressed an interest in
making banners for this event. Diana asked about possibly planting a tree in
commemoration of the event.
City Council:No report.
Recreation Department Report:None
Library Board Report: None
School Report: None
New Business:
Glory commented on the Emergency Services Memorial that has been suggested by the
Mayor. A suggestion was received from Erich Schoedl for a bronze statue of a fireman
with a child, and a lantern that would shine a light across/over the Fox River(but not high
enough to disturb houses on the other side).
HRC members thought that this idea would only commemorate one branch of the
emergency services, excluding police, EMS, and military service. Military are now
recognized at the eternal flame in the City Park. The Junior Women's Club has offered to
take on a project and this might be something they could do. The idea of a labyrinth with
emblems of the emergency forces and
military at the corners might be an idea, along with a lantern in the center,to show, as
Mr. Schoedl stated, `safety,protection, freedom, sacrifice, as well as harmony with
nature.'
More ideas will be considered as they are submitted.
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The name of James Armour Lawyer was submitted for consideration for a Historic Street
Name. It was the considered opinion of those present that there was no `significant
contribution' to the City in the application. Glory will contact Mrs. Lawyer and send her
a copy of the criteria.
The Old Barn Museum submitted a brochure for the Visitor's Center. Diana said this was
a wonderful place, with much information on arrowheads and other history. Cecelia
motioned to accept, Diana seconded. Approved.
Glory presented a request for an ad for an upcoming event. There was discussion as to
whether HRC could do other than approve use of City property/buildings. In the past,
there were a limited number of sponsorships,with a limit of$250,but the group has
never approved ad space for anything.
Glory suggested that Russ Hughes might be considered for a Historic Street Name as he
was one of the persons who developed the plan to unite the two towns. Madonna
suggested the first Aldermen in the United City of Yorkville be considered for their work
on the plan. They or their families could be invited to the 50th celebration.
The letter and form for Volunteer Opportunities information was reviewed. These will be
sent out to organizations, churches, groups,who are looking for volunteers, or who may
have volunteers to help others. When the forms are returned, Glory will make up a
database for volunteer needs so that when people call/come in looking for volunteer
ideas, she can present the list. She will re-do the letter and Cele will re-do the form and it
will be reviewed next month.
Old Business:
Senior Police Academy—Madonna reported that it had a very good turnout, and all those
present were happy with the content of the programs. Thanks also to Panera Bread for the
donation of the many lunches. One problem was not enough tables for people to eat at so
most had to balance food on their laps. The other problem was the presentation on fraud
should have been held in a larger room as there was `standing room only.'
Tom asked that we consider changing or amending the criteria for Historical Street
Names to include people in the City who live to be 100 and/or those very elderly people
who have lived in Yorkville all of their lives. The Kendall County Record may have a
listing or could develop one.
Greg mentioned the Civil War Veteran who was reburied from Aurora to Yorkville in the
past few weeks.
Greg made a motion to Adjourn, Lorene seconded. Adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
NOTE—Next meeting will be Wednesday,December 13`x`, bring money to contribute
for Pizza, and, if you wish, bring some cookies for dessert.
Minutes submitted by Cecelia Sanders