HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Advisory Board - Minutes - 04/03/2002YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
Regular meeting — April 3, 2002
7:00 p.m.
Council Liaison: Ray Martinez Staff Liaisons: Peggy Bowers, Recreation, 221-6357
Mark Larkin, Police, 221-6853
Ana Rocca,226-2681
Board Members Present: Mera Geis, Ana Rocca, Kaise Allen, Amy Flug, Mandy
Hoffer, Cooper Liska-Smith, Patrick McCosh, Robbie
Weisser
Board Member(s) Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Peggy Bowers, Staff Liaison — Recreation Division
Mark Larkin, Staff Liaison — Police Department
Suzy Danford, Supervisor — Recreation Division
Dave Mosnik, Supervisor — Recreation Division
Kristie Blackmon, Coordinator — Recreation Division
Janet Urban, Admin. Support Suprv. — Recreation Division
Guest(s) Present: Lin & Jamie Nerger, Pat Stryker
Call Meetine to Order: The regular meeting of the Youth Advisory Board was called
to order by Chairperson Ana Rocca at 7:05 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Mera Geis and seconded by Mandy Hoffer, the
minutes from March 6, 2002 were unanimously approved (8-0).
Agenda Review: Delete #5 (Gang Activity in Fort Collins), #7 (Youth Calendar in
Coloradoan, and #10 (NACC Update).
Citizen Participation: Lin Nerger complimented the Board members on how active
and involved they are.
Agenda:
TRANSFORT PRESENTATION
GayLene Rossiter of Transfort/Dial-A-Ride introduced Judy Hoza and Hugh Kierig from
KA Associates who are doing a transit fare analysis as requested by City Council. The
two major issues they are researching are 1) eligibility for Dial -A -Ride and 2) fare
structure for Transfort, a component of which is youth fares.
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Comments made by the Board members included:
• High school students are infrequent users of Transfort because they have cars or
access to rides.
• Transfort is popular at junior high level (depending on location of junior high and
proximity of bus stop to school).
• Users are those people who don't have access to a school bus or if gas money is tight.
• The purposes for riding include getting to the mall, going to the movies, going to
school or to jobs. How far a youth lives from his/her destination determines whether
or not he/she rides Transfort.
• When asked how important is it that the bus service is free to youths, Board members
replied:
• Many riders would stay home if they would have to pay
• Usage would decrease for going to the mall, the movies or downtown
• Riding to school or to jobs not as likely to be affected
• It would be unfair to pay for transportation to go to school
• If fare was 25 cents, it is believed that there are some low income individuals who
could not afford to ride Transfort
• Quite often kids who ride the bus cannot afford a car and/or gas; typically parents
are both working, so the youths must rely on free transportation
• Most use occurs before and after school.
• Lots of kids use the bus to come to the Youth Activity Center after school (Lesher,
Blevins, and Lincoln students in particular). Quite often they put their bikes on the
front of the bus for their return home.
FOLLOW-UP ON JUNIOR HIGH VISITS
Mera Geis visited Webber Junior High. Students there wanted a place to hang out after
school and do homework. (Mera suggested the YAC as a possible location.) They
wanted more transportation options; they have a hard time getting to the YAC because
bus routes/stops are not handy for them. They suggested that the YAC provide a van to
pick them up from Webber.
Ana Rocca will visit with Lesher on April 4.
YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER UPDATE
Participation report and monthly calendar were distributed. YAC staff noted that
monthly YAC memberships doubled during March .... one reason is that Boltz has
incorporated rock climbing into their P.E. curriculum. The next Java Jive is scheduled
for April 19. A lot more birthday parties are being scheduled at the YAC.
OTHER BUSINESS:
• Dave reported that the application deadline was March 29 for youth employment
positions. Approximately 170 applications will be reviewed for 20 positions. All
candidates will be interviewed on April 20.
• National Youth Service Day on April 27 will not involve the Youth Advisory Board.
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• Peggy distributed copies of the Youth Yellow Pages.
• The 3-on-3 basketball tournament that was scheduled by CSU volunteers was
canceled for April 6 due to lack of interest.
• Loveland's teen commission will attend the YAB meeting on May 1. We'll gather at
6:00 for pizza and idea sharing.
• Dave Mosnik reported that Greeley's youth commission is not available to attend a
YAB meeting on a weeknight as they are busily planning a weekend youth forum that
will cost $250 for 2 days. They might consider attending a YAB meeting next school
year.
• Ana Rocca reported on the books that are finalists for the "Read On" program. They
are "The Alchemist", "Fahrenheit 451", "Where the Heart Is", "The Giver", "Bless
Me Ultima".
• Ana shared with the Board the letter she received from Mayor Ray Martinez
regarding the Board's position on secondhand smoke.
• The Board decided to cancel their plans to film a TV show.
Adiournment:
On a motion by Mera and seconded by Robbie Weisser, the Board voted unanimously (8-
0) to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
R ectfully sub itted'�
Jan t Urban, Administrative Support Supervisor —Recreation