About Commissions and Committees

The following is a list of Commissions and Committees that comprise the United City of Yorkville. Commissions are volunteer-based, however an application is required and the Mayor approves appointments. To be considered for a commission, please download an application and return to City Hall by mailing to 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560.

Committees are also volunteer based but do not require an application. New committees in the United City of Yorkville are always welcome. If you have an idea for a new committee, please contact Mayor Burd at 630.553.4350. View the committee book and guidelines here.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners:
The Fire and Police Commissioners meet on a quarterly basis. Meetings are held in the City Hall Conference room. Members are appointed by the Mayor and consist of three members. The board was created to manage the affairs of the municipal police department of the United City of Yorkville. In addition, the committee assumes all duties of hiring, discipline and retirement regulation for the successful operation of the Yorkville municipal police department. The board meets quarterly on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. The meeting schedule for 2010 is as follows: January 27, April 28, July 28 and October 27.

• Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Members:
  Robert Johnson, Chairman; Margie Putzler, Mike Anderson

Human Resource Commission:
The Human Resource Commission was established in October of 1975 as a citizens' commission for the purpose of assessing and identifying issues within the community, which affect the social welfare of Yorkville citizens. The Commission's goal is to improve the quality of life and general welfare of the community. The Commission is composed of seven residents of the City, one of who is appointed as chairperson. The mayor, with the advice and consent of the City Council, makes the appointments to the Commission. Each member is appointed for a three-year term. Meetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday evening of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

• Human Resource Commission Members: Scott Gengler, Chairman; Joan Knutson, Jill Harker, Deanna Cross, Margene Westlund, Amy Baudouin, Judith Burks

Integrated Transportation Implementation Task Force

This task force was created upon the adoption of the city's Integrated Transportation Plan. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday evening of the month from 5 to 6 p.m. in the City Hall conference room.

• Integrated Transportation Implementation Task Force Members: Deb Horaz, Gary Golinski, Wally Werderich, Phil Stuepfert, and Laura Schraw
  

Library Board of Directors:
The Library Board meets on the second Monday evening of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road. The mayor, with approval of the City Council, appoints a Library Board of nine directors chosen from city residents. The Library board makes and adopts bylaws, rules, and regulations for their own guidance and for the government of the library.

• Library Board Members:
  Gail Gaebler, Bob Allen, Reginald Brookins, Barb Johnson, Marianne Wilkinson, Sandy Lindblom, Carol LaChance, Beth Gambro, Zach Frisch

Park Board:
The Park Board meets on the second and fourth Thursday evening of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the Park office, 201 W. Hydraulic St. Members are appointed by the Mayor and consist of seven persons who shall serve as voting members. The board was created for the purpose of managing all city parks and recreational facilities and to handle all personnel concern, programs and budgeting necessary to operate the Parks and Recreation department of the United City of Yorkville.

• Park Board Members:
  Chris Rollins, Ken Koch, Victoria Coveny, Kelly Sedgwick, Deborah Horaz, Tom Nelson, (School District Representative open position)

Plan Commission:
The Plan Commission meets on the second Wednesday evening of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The Plan Commission meets to discuss and make recommendations for City Council consideration. Thirteen members comprise the Plan Commission. The mayor appoints members of the Plan Commission. Often times, meetings contain a public hearing. It is at this time that the public has the greatest opportunity to have their voice be heard. Members have all powers authorized by the Illinois municipal code and shall have jurisdiction over the corporate community and all unincorporated land situated within one and one-half miles of the corporate limits. The commission is also authorized to prepare a comprehensive plan for the corporate community and unincorporated land situated within one and one-half miles beyond the corporate limits.

• Plan Commission Members:
  Anne Lucietto, Chairman; Appointed Members: Jane Winninger, Jack Jones, Jeff Baker, Clarence Holdiman, Tom Lindblom, Mike Crouch, Sandra Adams and Charles Kraupner

Police Pension Fund Board:
The Police Pension Fund Board meets quarterly in the Yorkville Police Department conference room. For meeting dates and times check the agendas on this Web site under City Government. The Mayor appoints two members with the remaining positions being elected. The board exercises powers and performs duties that are required of them by law. All monies and securities belonging to the fund are held by the municipal treasurer subject to the order of the board of trustees of the pension fund. An annual list of beneficiaries and report of funds is made as required by law. Members of the board of trustees serve without compensation. The board meets quarterly on Tuesday evenings at 5 p.m. The 2010 meeting dates for the remainder of the year are: August 10 and November 9.

• Police Pension Fund Board Members:
  Appointed members: Todd Overmeyer, Fred DuSell

NEW! Senior Ad Hoc Committee:

This new committee formed by Mayor Valerie Burd will address senior issues in the Yorkville Community. Regularly schedule meetings have not been announced. Community members are encouraged to join the group. If you would like to meet new people and work on senior issues on behalf of the community, please download an application form located on the top of this page and submit to Mayor Valerie Burd.

• Senor Ad Hoc Members:

              Betty Schoenholtz, Chairman; Appointed members: Angie Alwood, Bonnie Olsem, Arden Plocher,     

              Cecilia Sanders, Glory Spies, Rita Murphy, Elden Madden, Barbara Skidmore, Robert Skidmore

Zoning Board of Appeals:
The Zoning Board of Appeals commonly referred to as the ZBA is a seven member board of citizens, appointed by the mayor and city council, charged with hearing and deciding variances and appeals from the zoning and sign codes. The board meets on the first Wednesday evening of the month at City Hall, 800 Game Farm Road, to consider any cases that may be presented. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the first Wednesday evening of the month at 7 p.m. Additional information about the Zoning Board of Appeals is available by contacting City Hall at 630.553.4350.

• Zoning Board of Appeals Members:
  Jeff Baker, Chairman; Appointed members: Chris Funkhouser, Mike Skinner, Charles Walker, Corey Johnson, Ryan Woods, Don Hirsch

Zoning Commission:

The Zoning Commission is responsible for recommending appropriate zoning regulations in addition to preparing a report and submitting a proposal for a new zoning ordinance. Following the preparation of the report, the Commission will conduct a public hearing prior to finalizing a recommendation to the City Council. Zoning Commission members are appointed by the Mayor.

• Zoning Commission Members:

              Mike Crouch, Chairman; Appointed members: Jeff Baker, Greg Millen, Ralph Pfister, Gary Neyer,

              Phil Haugen, Pete Huinker, Al Green

Yorkville Green Committee for the Environment
This newly formed committee is volunteer based and meets on the fourth Monday evening of each month, 7 p.m. at the Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road. The committee meets to discuss, research and make recommendations for City Council consideration on environmental issues. To learn more about Yorkville's Green Committee, click here to download a free informational brochure. For information contact 630.553.4350.

• Green Committee Members: Alan Green, Chuck Roberts, Marta Keane, Anne Engelhardt, Ralph Pfister, Mariann Manthei, Eric Schoeny, Cheryl Lee, Jon Pavilionis and Jonathan Jackson