Human Resources Commission Minutes 2009 02-18-09
APPROVED 3/18/09
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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 Sullian-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
th
Relay for Life. This year is the 25 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
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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