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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-2001 YAC Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN YOUTHAD'VISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF:September 6,2001 The September 6, 2001 meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee was called to order at 7:41 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center by Recreation Coordinator Siu. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Recreation Coordinator Siu. Roll Call Committee Members Present: C. Arcuri, L. Arcuri, J.Bao, C. Champlin, K. Champlin, C. Futterer, K. Laird, Y. Phang, A.Pillar,L. Smith, M. West, S. West, and S. Williams Alternate Cm. Present: S. Kahn, J. Chan Committee Members Absent: None Liaisons Present: Hootman(Parks and Community Services Commission) and Neabeack(Police) Staff Present: Quigley and Siu Oral Communications-None Dublin Arts Council Guest speaker Daniel Galvez presented design concepts for the underpass art project. He showed slides of previous murals completed by Team Galvez, Pugh, & Wherle to demonstrate how time periods and local scenery may work together in Dublin's mural. He explained that research for the mural is currently in progress, and the mural will be planned in 2001, and painted in 2002. He then received input on Dublin's future mural from the committee by questionnaire. Minutes of the Regular Meeting-None Written Communications-None Unfinished Business-None New Business Youth Advisory Committee Elections Recreation Coordinator Siu reviewed the duties of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The Committee held an election to determine the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for 2001/2002. Cm. M. West and Cm. L. Arcuri declared themselves as candidates for Chairperson; Cm. K. Champlin announced his candidacy for Vice-Chairperson, and Cm. Laird made herself known as a candidate for Secretary. Each candidate spoke on their intent for the position they were running for. An election was conducted and by majority vote, Cm. L. Arcuri was elected as Chair and Cm. K. Champlin was elected as Vice Chair. Day on The Glen Fundraiser Recreation Coordinator Siu reviewed the involvement with the"Day On The Glen"Fundraiser and the Committee offered various ideas for spending the funds raised. ON A MOTION BY CM.M.WEST, SECONDED BY CM.K. CHAMPLIN,AND BY UNANIMOUS VOTE,THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO VOLUNTEER AT"DAY ON THE GLEN"AS A Y.A.C.FUNDRAISER. ON A MOTION BY CM. CHAMPLIN, SECONDED BY CM. S.WEST,AND BY UNANIMOUS VOTE,THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO ALLOW A FUNDS ALLOCATION SUBCOMMITTEE TO RESEARCH ON HOW TO BEST SPEND THE MONEY RAISED FROM"DAY ON THE GLEN"FUNDRAISER. Cm. Phang will serve as the Chairperson for the Funds Allocation Subcommittee and a report will be presented at the next meeting. Youth Advisory Committee 2001-2002 Goals and Objectives Recreation Coordinator Siu reviewed the responsibilities of the Committee and the Goals and Objectives of 2000- 2001and then opened up the floor for discussion and recommendations. The Committee discussed last year's goals and to what degree they felt those goals were met. There was much discussion by the Committee regarding the need for a Teen Center in Dublin. The majority of the Committee felt that since the opening of the Hacienda Crossings that the need for a Teen Center has diminished. Cm.M. West still felt there was a need for a Teen Center as some teens get bored with what is presently in the community. In addition to Teen Center discussion,the Committee emphasized the need to have more participation on the behalf of the Youth Advisory Committee Members at Y.A.C. events to support events and activities. The Committee unanimously agreed to adopt the 2000/2001 Goals for the 2001/2002 term. The Committee felt that the discussion of the Objectives could be deferred to the next regular meeting as the meeting was running late. ON A MOTION BY CM.M.WEST AND SECONDED BY CM. S.WILLIAMS,AND BY A VOTE OF 15 AYES, 0 NAYS,AND 0 ABSTENTION,THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING GOALS FOR 2001-2002. GOAL#1-IMPROVE PUBLICITY AND ATTENDANCE BY YAC MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY FOR TEEN ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS OFFERED BY THE YAC AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS GOAL#2-IMPLEMENT TEEN ACTIVITIES AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES GOAL#3-INCREASE TEEN AWARENESS OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS AND THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEEN INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMITTEE Subcommittees and Reports-None Other Business Brief Informational Only Reports from Youth Advisory Committee Members and/or Staff Cm. Kahn addressed the Committee regarding Y.A.C. appointments. She related that she felt demoted by being appointed as an alternate position this year after being a very active regular member for two years. Cm. Kahn feels that the Mayor should attend some Committee meetings to become more familiar with the Y.A.C. and it's members. Cm. Kahn believes that some consideration should be given to prior Y.A.C. participation, applicants who submit applications in a timely manner and the importance of having members from different schools when selecting Y.A.C. Members. She suggested adding a question to the application regarding past Y.A.C. involvement. She encouraged the whole Committee to get involved. Cm. K. Champlin conveyed that he felt the Committee is not something that is only helpful for college applications, but also important for the community, because each Committee Member represents their peers and members of the community. P&CS Commissioner Hootman shared that the newest park in Dublin Ranch, Ted Fairfield Park will be dedicated in October. Cm. Williams expressed her feelings that she felt that there was no need for a teen center in Dublin. Cm. Phang said she is impressed by the past and current Y.A.C. Members and will try to be more dedicated during this year. Police Liaison Gandsey introduced the new Police Liaison, Officer Neabeack and thanked Cm. S. Kahn for volunteering her time to serve as McGruff during the National Night Out. Cm. M. West commended Cm. S. Kahn for speaking her mind and further encouraged new members to become very involved. Cm.A. Pillar thanked Cm. S. Kahn for speaking up and encouraging all of the new members to speak up. Adjournment Being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: Henry Siu,Recreation Coordinator Chairperson G:\YAC\MINUTES\01.02\09.6.01 Minutes.doc