Human Resources Commission Minutes 2009 06-17-09
APPROVED 7/15/09
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
Human Resources Commission
Committee Meeting
City Hall Conference Room
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 6:30pm
Call to Order:
Chairman Scott Gengler called the meeting to order at 6:35pm.
Establish a Quorum:
Quorum Established
Present:
Scott Gengler, Chairman
Joan Knutson
Deanna Cross
Pat Slocum
City Officials Present:
Glory Spies, Community Relations Director
Sgt. Larry Hilt, Liaison
Alderman Joe Plocher, Liaison (
arr. 6:50pm)
Introduction of Guests:
None
Citizen Comments:
None
Approval of Minutes:
May 20, 2009
The minutes were approved as read on a motion by Joan and second by Pat. Motion
passed.
Mayor’s Report:
Staff Reports:
None
Committee Reports:
None
New Business:
1.Summer Youth Employment Program
According to Scott, this program is handled through Kane County. Deanna said that her
co-worker sent an email to the Kendall County Agencies they partner with, regarding this
program. Kane County trains the youth for work at social service agencies and the
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County pays for them to work. The jobs last until September 30. Deanna will obtain
more information and send an email to Glory.
Pat asked if the agencies are looking for youths already linked to social service agencies.
That is unkown, however, Deanna said low-income youths are being targeted. Joan said
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that the youth must be in need of such assistance. Scott said an article appeared in The
Beacon News and that he had been contacted by the reporter. Glory added that the
program had been advertised on the radio and school counselors had also been notified.
She also added the information to the City website. No further action at this time.
Old Business:
1.Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Silver Dollar – Update/Discussion
Transportation seems to be the most pressing issue. Cele Sanders has the most
information about the possible bus service, but was absent at this meeting. Since her and
Edmont Iljazi were not present, the discussion will be moved to the next meeting under
Old Business.
2.Volunteer of the Year Award – Event Organization and Volunteer Nomination
At the previous meeting, the committee assigned each committee member a certain block
of organizations to call. Joan said she had contacted many of those on her list without
much success in reaching someone. Glory said she had updated the brochure/list of
organizations. She will also issue a press release and place the information on the
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website. The applications for the award are due on September 4. This topic will move
to the next meeting for further discussion.
3.Government Day – Update/Discussion
Scott said he had contacted Dave Schmelzle and Mike Dunn at the school regarding the
Government Day. They will all meet and draw up guidelines since they were interested
in adding this to the curriculum. Pat said perhaps the High School can contact the Jr. Hi
level if more students are needed. Scott will also discuss with the Mayor the possibility
of having the students conduct a mock City Council meeting. He will provide an update
at the next meeting.
4. Governor’s Hometown Award – Submission of Food Pantry
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Glory and Cele will be finalizing this application so it can be sent by June 27. This
topic will also be moved to Old Business for further discussion at the next meeting.
Additional Business:
Alderman Joe Plocher said that he will be the new liaison for this committee and
committee introductions were made. Chairman Gengler will notify Lisa Pickering of the
change on the meeting contact list. There is still a vacancy on this committee.
Adjournment:
There was no further business and Pat Slocum and Joan Knutson moved and seconded,
respectively, to adjourn the meeting. Adjourned at 7:00pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young
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