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Members Present Member Absent Staff
Vicky Alexander Lauren Ranly Margaret Canales Linda Hodge
Liana Gonzales Drew Reining Mariah Boone
Penny Grochow Brian Silva K Chute
Mary Jackson Amanda Stukenberg
Melissa Madrigal Janie Suarez
I. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair,Vicky Alexander called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL: The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present.
III. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 19,2004
Mary Jackson made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted.Lauren Ranly seconded. Motion
passed.
IV. ACTIOVSA
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Rosa- hsigned.
Margaret Canales' absence from this meeting was excused. •
V. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: (--
Joe Alle with Smoke Free Rights Now provided information about this citizens group that wants
to ban smoking from all Corpus Christi Bars and Restaurants. Their group is seeking
endors ment in the form of a letter of support to the City Council from the Commission on
Children and Youth.
It was suggested this topic be placed on the October Agenda as an Action Item.
(Amanda Stukenberg arrived at 5:35 p.m.)
Mariah Boone, Superintendent of the Juvenile Assessment Center gave an update of their funding
situation by stating all positions now have secured funding.
VI. BUSINESS:
A. PRESENTATION -none
B. NEW BUSINESS
1. Election of Officers
Discussion was held. Penny Grochow nominated Vicky Alexander for chair. Amanda Stukenberg
seconded. Ms.Alexander accepted the nomination. Vote was called. Motion passed.
Vicky Alexander nominated Penny Grochow for vice chair. Mary Jackson seconded. Ms.
Grochow accepted the nomination. Vote was called. Motion passed.
2. New Member Applicants Discussion
The committee has vacancies in the Faith and At Large positions. Discussion was held regarding
possible new applicants as there is only one application on file at the Citecretary's office.
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Members of the committee volunteered to contact suggested names to solicit their applications.
Discussion will continue at the October meeting.
C. OLD BUSINESS
Commission Retreat
After discussion, it was decided to have an extended meeting on October 18th, beginning at
5:30pm and including a pot luck dinner. Linda Hodge was to arrange a meeting place and advise
the members.
Goal of the Retreat: How to implement the Strategic Plan
Retreat Agenda suggestions: Sub-committee goals,focuses and time lines,Orientation and re-
education regarding duties of each sub-committee, and discussion on the Christmas service
project.
Youth Summit
Linda Hodge reported the Youth Summit will be held at the Ortiz Center, November 10th. The
next planning meeting will be on Wednesday, September 22"d, 4:30 pm, in the Council
Chambers. All members are encouraged to participate.
VII. COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS: -none
VIII. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND COMMISSION CONCERNS: none
Linda Hodge noted that she and Scott Elliff would attend the National League of Cities meeting on
October 45h and 5th. One of the meeting items will be the Community Based High School programs.
Corpus Christi already has the program working at Moody High.
Drew Reining expressed appreciation for the support offered during her father's illness and at his
passing.
IX. REQUESTS OR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS: -none
X. ADJOURNMENT: .
As there was no further business, Lauren Ranly made a. motion to adjourn. Penny Grochow
seconded. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Linda Hodge,Assistant Director of Programs
Park and Recreation Department
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