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Human Resources Commission Minutes 2011 05-18-11 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE Human Resources Commission Committee Meeting Parks & Recreation – Riverfront Building Wednesday, May 18, 2011 6:30pm Call to Order: The meeting informally opened at approximately 6:40pm with the following committee members present: Judy Burks Anna Schwein Jill Harker Margene Westlund Establish a Quorum: There was no quorum, however, those present had a brief discussion on the 2 topics from Old Business. City Officials Present: None Introduction of Guests: None Citizen Comments: None Approval of Minutes : November 17, 2010 and March 16, 2011 Not discussed due to lack of quorum. Mayor’s Report :None Staff Reports: None Committee Reports: None New Business: None Old Business: 1.Volunteer Fair –Discussion Ms. Westlund said volunteers are still needed for the Kendall Care Clinic to be held Saturday, May 21 from 7am to 2pm at Plano High School. The Clinic will offer dental screenings, haircuts, clothing for sale, bake sale and other services. 1 2.Community Gardens –Discussion Anna Schwein updated the committee about the community gardens. She had contacted the Extension office about conducting gardening classes. Classes will be held at the gardens on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Water is available at the garden sites and 35-gallon buckets were donated from Home Depot through Behr paints. It is hoped that raised garden beds can be made for senior citizens. Ms. Schwein has also asked for Boy Scout volunteers to assist seniors with planting and weeding. She sent a message to all senior gardens about this possible assistance. Ms. Burks noted that this would be a beneficial partnering idea with the High School and felt all kids should perform community service. Photos will be taken and sent to the Record and the “Patch”. There is currently one vacant lot that will be planted with pumpkins to be donated later. Additional Business: None Adjournment: There was no further business to discuss and the meeting concluded at 6:50pm. Minutes by Marlys Young 2