HRC Minutes 2008 02-20-08 United City of'Yorkville APPROVED
Human Resources Commission
Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2008
Location: Police Department Conference Room
Call to Order:
Diana called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm. Quorum established.
Members present: Ex-officio members
Diana Lento-Reidy Sgt. Barry Groesch
Cecelia Sanders Rose Spears
Tom Zerante
Members Absent
Lorene Frieders
.Jeff Grezlik
Madonna Bialek
Dana Jones
Welcome Citizens—Guests: Mayor Valerie Burd
Approval/Correction of Minutes
The Minutes from the January 16th meeting were reviewed. A correction was noted that Madonna
Bialek was absent. Diana also noted that the reference to the Kendall County Record was in reference
to information for seniors and organizations serving seniors doing `wish lists' that Kathy Farren would
be more than willing to publish these, not,just general info. Diana made a motion to approve the
Minutes and Tom seconded. Approved.
New Business:
There was discussion on the HRC Mission Statement. There was believed to have been one done in
1998. Diana and Rose will check. It needs to be revised. A suggestion was " To enrich the quality of
life of the people in the United City of Yorkville."
Diana mentioned an e-mail from Laura in the Park District, designating Yorkville as a"Play City," and
developing a series of events—a"Series of Playful Events" as a takeoff on the books by Lemony
Snicker, working with the schools to encourage students to walk to school, and get outside more for
physical well-being.
Mayor Burd suggested changing the focus of HRC, giving the street naming project to City staff,
Cecelia stated that she would like to be able to follow through with the projects that HRC had been
working on, the Street Naming never has received recognition nor the families notified nor Historic
Street name sign designations put up. It was suggested that Brendan could follow through and let
developers know about the minimum use of Historic Names for streets in their subdivisions. Diana
mentioned having HRC receive follow-up info as to what is (or will be) done. Rose suggested HRC
members be part of the photo op with honorees or family members.
Tom mentioned that we need new members.
Mayor Burd stated that HRC has not had a focus.
Tom questioned whether we were going to do the Volunteer of the Year again, as nominations will be
due soon. Last year the nominations were due March I". Barry said there was a problem with getting
nominations from the schools last year because of school board elections and trying to get teachers
involved in nominating volunteers.
It was suggested that the form be updated and info sent to the papers and to organizations and the
schools seeking names for the various categories for the Volunteer of the Year awards.
Diana proposed programs for special needs kids. Barry asked if Parks and Rec could have a
representative come to meetings as had been done several years ago to let HRC know what is going on,
as well as a representative from the school district, as one used to come to meetings years ago, also.
Another project that was proposed and never took place was volunteer opportunities in the area. Forms
had been made up to send out to organizations, schools, churches, etc, to see what their volunteer needs
were and then have sheets with this info made up and also put on the City website.
Tom suggested having a youth rep, as .Leff had been, which gave another perspective to the group. He
also suggested asking Jill Harker who served on the 150"' Anniversary committee to become a member
of the HRC.
Diana will call Glory to have her update the volunteer nomination form and also publicize the award in
the papers, She will also ask to have letters sent, along with the nomination form, to the list of agencies
in Yorkville. This list was reviewed by HRC at this meeting. The deadline for nominations will be
April 1", with the awards presented at the City Volunteer Day, May 10`h. HRC members divided up the
list to be mailed to and they will do follow-up phone calls to remind people to fill out the nomination
form,
Resignations were received from Madonna Bialek, Lorraine Frieders, and Jeff Grezlik.
Old Business:
It is believed that the format for the Minutes and our meetings follow the recommended guildelines for
meetings.
Tom brought a form from Madonna with the list of money received from the Polka fundraiser. These
funds are supposed to be available for grants to senior providers for services to seniors, The amount in
the fund was listed at $1,860.32.
The program for getting pet food and supplies to homebound elderly is still progressing and being
worked on.
Additional Business:
None,
Adiournment:
Tom motioned to adjourn, Cecelia seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:25. Next meeting is on
Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
Meeting minutes submitted by Cecelia Sanders