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COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH JUN 2005
REGULAR MEETING
IVED
MONDAY, May 16th, 2005, 5:30 P.M.
CITY SECRETARY'S
SIXTH FLOOR CONFERENCE.ROOM OFFICE
1201 LEOPARD ST.,CORPUS CHRISTI,TX 4
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Members Present Member Absent Staff
Vicky Alexander Linda Hodge
Margaret Canales Aaron Cooley Mariah Boone
Liana Gonzales Penny Grochow
Lauren Ranly
Mary Jackson
Drew Reining Amanda Stukenberg
Brian Silva
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair,Vicky Alexander called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
II.ROLL CALL: The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present.
III.ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING April 18th,2005
Liana Gonzales made a motion to approve the minutes. Margaret Canales seconded. Motion
passed.
IV.ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS:
None taken.
V. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC:
No members of the public wished to speak.
VI. BUSINESS:
A. OLD BUSINESS
1. Children's Impact Statement
Drew Reining stated that Bob Payne should be scheduled for the June meeting to give the
commission an update.
2. Luncheon
The Commissioners discussed the recent Community Connections Luncheon.
3. Update on Commissioner Vacancies
It was discussed that commissioner recommendations would go before the City Council on 5-17-
05.
B. NEW BUSINESS
1. National League of Cities Visitors
• Andrew Moore from the Institute for youth, Education and Families and Jack Calhoun introduced
themselves and their work with disconnected youth.
2. Youth Council Report
Youth involved in the efforts to form a local Youth Council and their supporters introduced
themselves to the Commission. Brian Silva gave a presentation on the efforts of the youth of
Corpus Christi to form a Youth Council. SCANNED
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VII. COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:
Linda Hodge agreed to bring the luncheon evaluations to the next meeting.
VIII. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Linda Hodge reported that July is Parks and Recreation Month and activities will be available with
an emphasis on inclusion. The City of Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department is
collaborating with the Committee on Persons with Disabilities to provide programming and will
want the Commission's endorsement.
IX. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS:-
None.
X. ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business,the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:10 p.m.
Linda Hodge,Assistant Di or
Parks and Recreation Department