Human Resources Commission Minutes 2010 04-21-10
APPROVED 8/18/10
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall, Conference Room
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 – 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 pm.
ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
PRESENT:
Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Pat Slocum, Joan Knutson, Amy Baudouin,
Jill Harker and Margene Westlund
ABSENT:
Commissioner Cross
ALSO PRESENT:
Glory Spies – Community Relations Director and Jennifer Woodrick –
Engineering Dept
Chairperson Gengler thanked Ms. Woodrick for attending the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the February 17, 2010 and March 10, 2010 meetings were approved as
presented.
NEW BUSINESS
1.Ideas for Fundraising / Charitable Events
Ms. Spies stated that her vision for the committee is to have some type of
fundraising event that would make a difference in the community. Commissioner
Harker agreed and stated that she feels that the Historic Street Naming Program is
not something that is making the community a better place. Her suggestion is to
hold a day long community "Lend a Hand Day". This would involve gathering
volunteers and helping to do repairs and volunteer work at locations like the food
pantry, churches, the historical society, non-for-profit organizations, schools, etc.
We could work on gathering lists of things that need to be done at the various
locations. After the event, the committee could hold a picnic for those that helped
out.
Ms. Spies stated that the senior center has a deficit in their meals program and
suggested a fundraiser to help them raise funding. She also suggested having a
community meal for those in need at a time other than the holidays.
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Ms. Spies stated that she and Commissioner Harker attended a Community Task
Force meeting at the high school. They want to be proactive and help with
community problems. Another suggestion they thought of as a result of attending
the meeting was a program to get kids off the streets and off drugs.
Discussion took place regarding the committee's ability to raise funding. Ms.
Spies stated that the committee would need some money to start in order to hold
events to raise money. She stated that Betty at the Beecher Center could assist
with start up funds to hold a fundraising dinner. When funds are raised, then the
committee to ask Susan Mika to add a line item to the budget for Community
Events.
The committee members were asked to email their suggestions to Ms. Spies of
Chairperson Gengler so they could be added to the next agenda for more
discussion.
OLD BUSINESS
1.Historical Street Naming Application Revisions
Commissioner Slocum stated that she revised the information based upon
discussion at the last meeting. She is seeking feedback regarding the form and
comments from Ms. Woodrick regarding the letters. Ms. Woodrick stated that
she feels that both the nominee and nominator should be notified after a name has
been approved or not approved. She stated that she could handle that, but feels
that the notification should come from this committee. Ms. Spies stated that form
letters are already on her computer and are from either the City Council or this
committee.
Ms. Woodrick stated that the City of Yorkville is changing quickly and becoming
a new, young town. She is concerned that the historic figures from Yorkville are
passing and wants to get as many of the names on the list in order to keep some of
that history alive. For example, she stated that the area was known as The Flats
and that there were many native American Indians here. When some were
married, they feared being massacred, so they would hide here in order to stay
alive.
With regards to the form, Ms. Woodrick stated that the resolution regarding this
program states 1 name in a subdivision much be chosen from the list..
Additionally, there is a maximum number of letters and spaces of 19. The Public
Works Department is against using honorary names. Commissioner Slocum will
revise the form to mirror the City's resolution, then it can be sent to the City
Council for approval.
Other comments from Ms. Woodrick were that street names should chosen by
developers should have similarity to existing streets. She also commented that if
the guidelines are too stringent, she feels that the City will find themselves in the
same predicament they are in now.
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The packets of nominated street names will be placed on the next agenda for
review.
2.Government Day Update
Chairperson Gengler stated that he hasn't received new information from Mr.
Dunn, but he will contact him to make sure that the event will go on as scheduled.
He was asked to inform Mr. Dunn to contact Ms. Spies as soon as possible.
Suggestions for debatable issues were the landfill, widening of Route 47, empty
buildings on Route 47, raising taxes, and ideas for fixing the downtown area.
Ms. Spies stated that she would need some volunteers here to assist. The
committee members asked that once the dates and time are set, to let them know
so they could determine when and where people needed to help out.
3.Kendall Cares Clinic - Discussion
Commissioner Westlund stated that volunteer advocates are still needed for this
event on May 1, 2010. There are over 400 volunteers but more are needed. They
are specifically in needed of doctors and lawyers. She will ask about specific
types of volunteers and when the training will be held and then send that
information to the group.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION
None
ADJOURNMENT OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION:
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Margaret M. Hartigan.
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