Human Resources Commission Minutes 2009 08-19-09
APPROVED W/ CORRECTIONS
9/16/09
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall, Conference Room
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 – 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was not called to order due to lack a quorum.
ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
PRESENT:
Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Joan Knutson, Pat Slocum
ABSENT:
Commissioner Deanna Cross, Cele Sanders and Edmont Iljazi
ALSO PRESENT:
Sgt. Barry Groesch – Liaison, Glory Spies – Community Relations Director
As no official business could take place, the following discussion took place.
Commissioner Cele Sanders resigned from the Commission due to the fact that she has too
many other commitments.
Mike Dunn from Yorkville High School will attend the next meeting to discuss Government
Day. He is very excited and school will be holding 2 separate sessions.
Mr. Rick Falato has been unofficially nominated for the Studs Terkel Humanities Service
Award.
Glory reported that the walk-thru Site Visit was conducted with state representatives for the
Governor’s Hometown Award. This site visit took place on August 6, 2009. All went well,
however, no news has been received as of yet.
The commissioners were reminded to follow up with their lists of volunteer organizations
regarding submitting names for the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Discussion – Glory stated that in the past, the committee has voted on the Historical Street
Naming Program, and then forwarded the information to City Council for final approval. It
was suggested that perhaps the nomination by the committee is not necessary and that
Jennifer in Engineering could handle that since the request goes through the Street
Department anyway. Jennifer would send the information directly to the City Council for
approval. Sgt. Groesch stated that his concern is that the Alderman probably want some
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separation from this matter. Commissioner Knutson stated that the City Council is a political
body and this commission is not. She feels it is better suited coming from the Commission.
Chairperson Gengler stated that former Commissioner Sanders' concern was that the signs
were not being followed up on. Glory feels that when a name is selected, the family should
receive a map indicating where the street is located and some type of certificate. The major
issue is the cost of the signage. Sgt. Groesch suggested finding a donor; however, an
additional line item would need to be added to the budget so that any donated funds would be
separate from other general funds. Glory stated that developers are required to purchase 2
street signs as 1 is stored as backup. As is appears as though the Commission wishes to
continue with this program, this item will be placed on the next agenda for discussion under
new business.
The commissioner gave updates on the Pennies from Heaven drive. Commissioner Slocum
picked up the money from her location, but forgot to bring them in. She will bring it to
Glory so that the change could be sent to the bank and counted. Commissioner Knutson will
pick hers up and bring it in.
Kendall CASA – no discussion, hold for next meeting.
Additional Discussion
:
The Mayor asked her to inform the Commission that Robin Frisch called and is
seeking a way for her son to meeting others like himself within the community and
they are looking for help. Her son suffers from Cerebral Palsy and is approximately
age 22. Commissioner Knutson suggested meeting people on-line. Minute Taker
Hartigan stated that she too has a child with Cerebral Palsy and suggested that they
try the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association as they have many different
activities and events for disabled persons of all ages. Glory was going to mention the
FVSRA to Mrs. Frisch, but this item will also be brought back for further discussion
at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION:
Discussion concluded at 7:13 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Margaret M. Hartigan.
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