Human Resources Commission Minutes 2010 01-20-10
APPROVED 3/10/10
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall, Conference Room
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 – 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:29 pm.
ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
PRESENT:
Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Joan Knutson, Jill Harker
ABSENT:
Commissioner Cross, Slocum, Westlund
ALSO PRESENT:
Glory Spies – Community Relations Director, Sue Swithin - Recreation Department
As there was not a quorum, this meeting continued with discussion only.
NEW BUSINESS
1.Events for Young Adults with Disabilities - Discussion with Sue Swithin
Ms. Swithin stated the following:
There are currently no separate programs available through the Recreation
Department for people with disabilities, however, they share in the co-op with
Fox Valley Special Recreation Association.
This is something that needs to be considered as Yorkville continues to grow.
She recently hired a person who has therapeutic recreation certification. This
employee can be utilized. Her position is full-time coordinator.
There are some pieces of equipment available at the Rec Center that could be
utilized by persons with disabilities. So, we can work on programs that are
either 1 on 1 or we can work with FVSRA to develop a program.
Chairperson Gengler asked if the population is there to develop the programs. Ms.
Swithin stated that a survey hasn't been done in a few years, but past surveys where
this item was addressed always rated extremely low. However, the survey is also sent
only to those within the Yorkville city limits.
Ms. Spies informed Ms. Swithin that the reason we are looking into this is that a
resident came forward who has a 20 year disabled son. They are looking for ways for
him to meet people that he can relate to because he is having a hard time connecting
with people. This committee was thinking about a special event at the Rec Center.
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We could start with 1 event to see how it goes, then maybe hold one every quarter. A
suggestion we have is wheelchair basketball.
Ms. Swithin stated that she would like to personally speak with the resident to see
what can be done to cater to this situation. Additionally, she suggested holding an
entire evening at the Rec Center that encompasses many different disabilities. She
stated she would like some time to look into this matter more carefully and try to
determine who needs to be served and what things are needed. She also suggested a
meet and greet event or a craft event.
Ms. Spies stated that the important factor here is the social aspect. Ms. Swithin stated
that a person with mild Down Syndrome might enjoy sitting at a table working on
something rather than a physical event. She would like to be able to entertain as
many people as she can in one event.
Commissioner Knutson stated that there are kids locally who participate in Special
Olympics. Ms. Swithin stated that she has a contact at Kendall County Special
Olympics and that they would probably enjoy getting involved in this. She will start
working with them, FVSRA and her staff to get ideas.
Ms. Spies will contact the resident and let her know that she is going to forward her
contact information to Ms. Swithin.
2.Association for Individual Development Telethon - Discussion
Ms. Spies stated that AID will be holding there annual telethon on March 6. 2010 and
is looking for volunteers. She suggests this committee put together a group for
volunteers for the event. Volunteers are asked to answer telephones for a period of 1-
2 hours. Most of the committee could volunteer for the first 2 hours of the event, but
not any later in the day. Ms. Spies will email the remaining committee members to
see if they are available.
3.Adhoc Senior Committee Update
Ms. Spies stated that she is the liaison to this newly formed committee. If anyone
knows someone that might be interested in getting involved by being a committee
member, please let her know. The committee will probably meet once a month at a
early time. The goal of the committee is to always make funds available to continue
the Golden Diners, hold a Community Nutrition Network and Meals one Wheels, and
determine other needs of seniors like programs, transportation and networking. The
meetings will probably start in February.
OLD BUSINESS
Update of Volunteer of the Year Award Form for 2009/2010
1.
Ms. Spies is seeking suggestions on how to update the form for this year. She stated
that some comments after the event this year were that all nominees should be invited
to the event, the mayor should read the accomplishments of the nominees and that
everyone should receive a certificate of recognition.
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Committeeman Knutson stated that there aren't a lot of entries, but the more this is
done, the better it will get.
Committeeman Harker suggested that a cover letter to the form be created stating that
an event is hold which includes food and a meet and greet session. Also, the program
should be first and the meet and greet should follow.
Ms. Spies stated that the event will be held on October 20, 2010 at 6:30pm.
Deadlines for submission will be September 10, 2010 and the committee will vote on
the winner on September 15, 2010.
It was also suggested that there be a senior nominee. The committee determined that
the adult division would include persons age 19-60 and the senior division would
include persons over the age of 60.
Ms. Spies will work on the cover letter and also publish the information the city's
website.
This item will return to the next agenda for further discussion.
Government Day - Update
2.
Chairperson Gengler hasn't spoken to Mr. Dunn. He will speak with him this week.
This item will be helpful to have on the February agenda and Mr. Dunn will be
invited to attend.
ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING AGENDA:
Chairperson Gengler stated that the Street Naming Process will be on the next
agenda. Ms.
Spies feels that an entire meeting should be dedicated to this program. It was
discussed that the families of those names that have been approved should receive a
certificate, a map indicating where the street is located and have their picture taken
with the Mayor. There should be 1 event held, then hold then yearly thereafter. We
could send invitations and recognize those names that have been approved.
AID Telethon
Volunteer of the Year Award
Government Day
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION
None
ADJOURNMENT OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION:
The meeting adjourned at 7:24 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Margaret M. Hartigan.
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