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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY,June 20th, 2005, 5:30 P.M. `,--I 0 0 t
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SIXTH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM ��,
1201 LEOPARD ST., CORPUS CHRISTI,TX o CIN SECI\� ��S
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Members Present Member Absent `�'Staft 4,y .7t,-
Vicky Alexander Sheri Phillabaum Aaron Cooley Linda Hodge
Martin Arnold Lauren Ranl Mariah Boone
Liana Gonzales Drew Reining Y
Coretta Graham Brian Silva
Penny Grochow Laura Spear Smith
"G"Johnson Amanda Stukenberg
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 Mayl6th, 2005
Penny Grochow made a motion to approve the minutes. Drew Reining seconded. Motion passed.
IV. ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS:
Tabled until the Commission learns why Mr. Cooley has been absent.
V. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONERS:
Five new Commissioners were present: Martin Arnold, Coretta Graham, Georg "G" Johnson,
Sheri Phillabaum and Laura Spear Smith. They were introduced and welcomed.
VI. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC:
A. Robin West from the United Way spoke on the ELOA project grant for Success by Six.
Ms. West asked for the Commission's continued support of Success by Six and a letter
for the grant. A motion to continue supporting Success by s by a letter of support for the
grant was made by Amanda Stukenberg and seconded by Liana Gonzales. The motion
passed. The secretary will have the letter drafted and signed and delivered to the United
Way.
B. Dr. Dorothy McClellan, Criminal Justice Professor at TAMU-CC, presented information to
the Commission on the upcoming First International Conference on Children's Rights and
Education for the 21st Century being sponsored by TAMU-CC in from July 26-30. The
Commission watched a video about the conference.
VII. BUSINESS:
A. OLD BUSINESS
1. Children's Impact Statement
Bob Payne updated the Commission on Corpus Christi Strategic Planpolicy statements.
He asked for input and revisions from the Commission on the City's draft. He will come
back in July for the changes.
2. Luncheon
Linda Hodge reviewed the Community Connections evaluations and passed out a
summary of them to the Commission. Liana Gonzales suggested projecting the contact
information for people who are sharing information about their agencies on a screen
while they speak next time.
SCANNED
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B. NEW BUSINESS
1. Endorsement request for Parks and Recreation Month
Linda Hodge informed the Commission that July is Parks and Recreation Month and the
Parks and Recreation Department is going to have lots of programs to highlight inclusion
and healthy recreation for everyone. Liana Gonzales moved to endorse these efforts.
Amanda Stukenberg seconded. The motion carried.
VII. COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:
None.
VIII. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Vicky updated the Commission on the efforts of the Youth Council.
IX. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION, AGENDA ITEMS: -
None.
X. ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Linda Hodge,Assistant Dir tor
Parks and Recreation Department