Human Resources Commission Minutes 2009 05-20-09
APPROVED 6/17/09
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
Human Resources Commission
Committee Meeting
Police Department Conference Room
(Moved from City Conference Room [Being Used])
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:30pm
Call to Order:
Chairman Scott Gengler called the meeting to order at 6:44pm.
Establish a Quorum:
Quorum Established
Present:
Scott Gengler, Chairman
Joan Knutson
Cecelia Sanders
Edmont Iljazi
Sgt. Barry Groesch
City Officials Present:
Glory Spies, Community Relations Director
Other Guests:
Susan Heriaud, Rush Copley Community Relations Associate
Introduction of Guests:
Chairman Gengler introduced Susan Heriaud from Rush Copley
Citizen Comments:
None
Approval of Minutes:
April 15, 2009
Joan Knutson moved to accept the minutes as presented and Cele Sanders seconded the
motion. Approved unanimously on a voice vote.
Mayor’s Report:
None
Staff Report:
None
Committee Report:
None
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New Business:
1.Rush Copley Community Services – Presentation by Susan Heriaud
Ms. Heriaud gave a Power Point presentation of the community services available
through Rush Copley. Some of those services are: health care related programs for
community organizations, blood pressure screenings, health fairs, defensive driving
classes, employee events and wellness programs, among many others.
She also acts as a liaison for many organizations throughout the area. Some of these are
businesses, local government, schools, libraries, industry, community agencies, senior
center advisory committee, Chamber and Kiwanis member and several others.
Susan also gave an overview of the many medical services provided by Rush Copley.
She gave an update of the proposed 24-hour a day healthcare center, but noted it has not
been approved as of this time.
Ms. Spies said the focus of this committee is to identify concerns for which the
community needs assistance. Ms. Heriaud said she could help form focus groups to
identify the needs. At present, she said they are holding programs one time a month for
the Seniors. Ms. Knutson suggested a possible program at the schools discussing obesity.
To conclude her presentation, Ms. Heriaud gave handouts to the committee.
2. Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Silver Dollar - Discussion
Mr. Iljazi said that last year 450 people were served and he wants to repeat the dinner this
year. He said many people contributed money while there. One concern was that there
was no transportation for many who had signed up to attend through the Food Pantry.
Edmont said that currently 2400 people receive help from the Food Pantry.
It was discussed that perhaps church volunteers could drive diners to the restaurant,
however, Sgt. Groesch cautioned that transporting diners in private cars could become a
liability issue. A bus driver for First Student had offered to drive a bus to transport
diners, but a change of management has occurred and the full rate must be paid. Sgt.
Groesch said Senior Services has vans and the committee may be able to enlist their help.
Deliveries of meals were also made last year. Sgt. Groesch suggested that deliveries only
be made if they are requested and to not advertise this.
Meals were also given to participants to be cooked at home. Those who dined at the
restaurant were given tickets signed by the Food Pantry Director, Maria Spaeth. Sgt.
Groesch will talk with Maria to determine the need for this year and he will report back
to the Committee.
Also discussed were food handling/delivery guidelines. Mr. Iljazi noted that the Food
Pantry does not have guidelines as strict as restaurants.
This matter will be brought back next month for further discussion.
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Old Business:
1.Volunteer of the Year Award – Event Organization & Volunteer
Nominations
Glory Spies provided brochures with listings of community organizations to be contacted
for possible volunteer nominations. The committee members will contact the agencies
listed and will report back to the committee at the next meeting. Ms. Spies also said the
updated form has been posted on the website and she will also send a revised brochure to
the committee members. It was noted that committee members can also make
nominations. Publicity will also be needed. Some possible guidelines for nominees were
discussed as follows:
1.Must live or work within the boundaries of Yorkville or in the school
2.Brochure states must live in Yorkville for 1 year and dedicate time to
Yorkville
3.Can be committed to community, but not live in City
4.Can include schools, but not all schools are in City limits
The committee will ultimately choose the winner.
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This item will be moved to Old Business for the next meeting on June 17.
2.Government Day – Update/Discussion
Chairman Gengler reported he had sent an email to Dave Schmelzle and the middle
school teachers to ask them about their interest in this project and to possibly include the
Government Day in their curriculum for next year. Scott will report on this at the next
meeting.
In another matter, Mr. Iljazi asked about the progress of the “Pennies from Heaven”
project for displaced workers of Caterpillar. Ms. Spies said there is a barrel currently
placed in City Hall and the project will be part of the Hometown Days and Kendall
County Fair. She said each municipality can have their own special day to promote this
cause at the Fair.
Edmont said that some of the Caterpillar workers will be coming to his restaurant on June
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2 for a meeting with company representatives regarding possible steps to be taken for
those laid off and not eligible for pensions. He said 120-140 people will attend and he
asked for some information to give to them. Mr. Iljazi also asked for jars that he could
place at his business prior to the meeting.
Glory said she had sent the information to area Mayors and asked them to place barrels
also. Local businesses will also be asked to place collection jars in their stores. She said
jars were recently placed at 2 local events and $141 was collected. This money will be
given to the Food Pantry.
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October 31 will be the last date of collection and Edmont suggested placing it in a high
interest savings account to earn additional money. It was noted that a non-taxable
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number would be needed and it was questioned if the Food Pantry might have one
already. There was no further action at this time.
3.Governor’s Hometown Award – Update
Cele said she had met with representatives of the Food Pantry and will meet with them
again next week to obtain the number of volunteer hours and the amount of the donated
materials. There is also an official form to complete for this award.
Additional Business:
None
Adjournment:
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned on a motion and second by
Cele and Edmont respectively. Meeting adjourned at 8:02pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young