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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Commission On Children And Youth - 10/18/2004 ���23242 526 (02- COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH n17200(` '' r DO�L REGULAR MEETING &RETREAT C CEIV'' MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2004, 5:30 P.M. �� OFFl CRY,$ LINDALE SENIOR CENTER GE �7 3135 Swantner Dr., CORPUS CHRISTI,TX � QI Ca4P l Members Present Member Absent Staff Vicky Alexander Drew Reining Mary Jackson Linda Hodge Margaret Canales Brian Silva Lauren Ranly Mariah Boone Liana Gonzales Amanda Stukenberg Penny Grochow Janie Suarez Melissa Madrigal I. CALL TO ORDER: 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 September 20, 2004 The correction was made that "Rosa Gonzales" in Section IV of the minutes should be "Rosa Balderas". Margaret Canales made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Melissa Madrigal seconded. Motion passed. IV. ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS: Mary Jackson's and Lauren Ranley's absences from this meeting were excused. V. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: No one from the public wished to speak. VI. BUSINESS: A. NEW BUSINESS 1. Name tags Discussion was held on Commissioners having name tags to identify them at community meetings. Linda Hodge agreed to have the tags made pending approval of their design. 2. Shirts Discussion was held on buying shirts for Commissioners. It was decided that prices will be checked and discussion will continue at the November meeting. B. PRESENTATION Robin West spoke on the history of the Commission on Children and Youth. She also distributed copies of YOU's Annual Report and a summary of the United Way needs assessment. C. DISCUSSION OF PROJECTS •1. Holiday Service'Project Mariah Boone presented a proposal to have the Commission help with the Park and Recreation Department's.annual angel tree to provide presents for needy youth. It was discussed that the Commission might adopt angels at their November meeting, collect funds to adopt angels who were left at the end of the project and deliver presents to area recreation centers. Penny Grochow made a motion to adopt the project. Liana Gonzales second t ° 'o . T tion passed. /� • I s�1N • 2. Annual Connection Luncheon The annual connection luncheon was discussed. The consensus seemed to be that it would continue. Combining it with a training for summer youth programs was discussed, as was including policy issues for key leaders. Discussion will continue in a few months. 3. Youth Summit The November 10th Youth Summit and plans for a Youth Council were discussed. Several Commissioners expressed concern that a diverse population of youth should attend. 4. Child Impact Statement The Commissioners discussed following up on the Commission's original plan to implement a Child Impact Statement. The Planning Committee is working on their plan so now is the time. It was agreed that Michael Gunning and Grace Rank should be asked to address the Commission on this topic at the November 15t meeting. 5. Child Protection Policy It was discussed that CBAY will be presenting follow-up information from the Child Protection Summit soon. 6. Health Department Issues This discussion was deferred until Amanda Stukenberg is available. 7. Teenage Substance Abuse Issues Teenage substance abuse issues were discussed. VII. COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS: - The Commissioners decided that the activities they had decided upon could be implemented by a committee of the whole Commission and that subcommittees were not effective at this time. VIII. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND COMMISSION CONCERNS: It was discussed that it might be good to hear from someone against the smoke-free ordinance as well as those who are for it and that the Commission should limit theirsupport, if they give it, to smoke-free restaurants since children are not supposed to be in bars. IX. REQUESTS OR INFORMATION, AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioners asked to have angel tree angels available to choose at the next meeting and to have Brian Silva bring forward the smoke-free issue at that meeting. They also want to invite Michael Gunning and Grace Rank to speak on the Child Impact Statement at the November meeting. Health Dept. issues and teen substance abuse issues were tentatively scheduled for January and February, respectively. X. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, Liana Gonzales made a motion to adjourn. Penny Grochow seconded. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. 46d Linda Hodge, Assistant Dirk for of Programs Park and Recreation Department