HRC Minutes 2008 04-23-08 APPROVED
United City of Yorkville
Human Resources Commission
Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2008
Location: City Hall Conference Room
Call to Order:
Diana called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm. Quorum established.
Members present: Ex-officio members
Diana Lento-Reidy Sgt. Barry Groesch
Cecelia Sanders
Dana Jones
Members Absent
Tom Zerante
Welcome Citizens—Guests: Hunter Jones
Approval/Correction of Minutes
The Minutes from the February meeting were reviewed. Diana made a motion to approve the Minutes
and Cecelia seconded. Approved,
Committee Reports:
None
New Business:
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award Nominations—Cecelia suggested that the honor go to
Jeaness Medin. She was nominated by William Powell. Jeaness has been the coordinator for the Food
Pantry for over 13 years and will be retiring this year. All present agreed the award should go to her.
There were no nominations for teen or youth.
The HRC also recommends that each person nominated:
Dorothy Sanderson—nominated by Louise Maritato and Patty Strahan of Senior Services
Carlso Colosimo—nominated by Becky Zuardo of CASA
Teresa Wedeen—nominated by Jackie Williams and Ginny Sullaway
Sue Schumann—nominated by Megan Gessler
Also be presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the City at the Volunteer Recognition in May.
Diana will talk to Glory about this.
The brochure from ABWA was approved to be in the Visitors Center. They should be contacted to
have someone bring brochures in
Diana attended the Playful City USA program on April 12`11, and in spite of the rain, everyone had a
good time. They made kites and had various activities, such as a `pit crew' and an obstacle course set
up for the kids.
Approval was also given to fund the $250 request from the Kendall County Special Olympics event to
be held July 19`h.
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Additional Business:
The current members of the HRC are asking the Mayor to appoint new members to the committee. It
was felt that new members may have some ideas for new projects and that if we wait to think of new
projects and then get members, it may be counter-productive. Diana says at this time, she cannot devote
a lot of time to new projects,.
Barry said he would check on the progress of getting the Historical Names signs, since many have been
put up,but no recognition has been given, nor notification provided to the families or nominators.
He will also see about finding out if there is someone at the City who would be designated as the
`contact' person for things that HRC has worked on or will work on, so that when things are suggested
that they get followed through afterward. He will check with Brendan.
Another project that was started was the Volunteer listing for agencies in the area when people contact
the City about volunteer opportunities. Forms were sent out, and Cecelia stated that some organizations
reported they filled them out and sent them back, but the HRC had not been notified of these returns
and the volunteer project has not been done.
Adjournment:
Diana motioned to adjourn, Cecelia seconded. Meeting adjourned at 6:20. Next meeting is on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008.
Meeting minutes submitted by Cecelia Sanders