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Regular meeting — September 2, 1998
7:00 p.m.
Scott Gammon, Police, 221-6560
Board Members Present: Phillip Chavez, Jo Faith Warsteane, Dondi Barrowclough,
Ben Brooks, Steve Hill, Robin Horak, Farah Inam, Bill
Leary
Board Members Absent: Ki Shih
Staff Members Present: Peggy Bowers, Staff Liaison — Recreation Division
Scott Gammon, Staff Liaison — Police Department
Dave Mosnik, Supervisor — Recreation Division
Suzy Danford, Supervisor — Recreation Division
Debra Bueno, Supervisor — Recreation Division
Will Smith, City Council Liaison
Janet Urban, Admin. Support Supr. — Recreation Division
Guest(s) Present: Kristie Blackmon, Eero Teene
Call Meeting to Order: The regular meeting of the Youth Advisory Board commenced
at 7:15 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: Not applicable.
Agenda Review: No changes to the agenda.
Citizen Participation: No citizen participation.
Agenda:
INTRODUCTIONS/ICE BREAKER/TEAM BUILDING
All Board members were introduced, and icebreaker and team building activities were led
by Recreation staff member Suzy Danford.
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES
Dave Mosnik led a brief discussion of parliamentary procedures, and staff reviewed the
process for agenda and minutes distribution and Board members' obligation to attend
meetings or notify staff if unable to attend a regularly -scheduled meeting.
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INTRODUCTION OF EERO TEENE
Eero Teene has been hired by the City Recreation Division to create and update a teen
web site. Board members are encouraged to review the site before the next meeting in
October and forward appropriate items of interest to Dave Mosnik, Janet Urban or Eero
Teene.
GROUND RULES/EXPECTATIONS/ISSUES OF INTEREST
Some of the ideas expressed during the brainstorming session included:
Ground Rules
Respect opinion of others / listen when they are talking
Try to be objective
Follow through with actions
Meeting attendance required / be punctual
Have patience with each other and the processes
Work to create change
Try not to make generalizations
Goals
Issues
Change the image of youth (improve)
Make a difference
Get the word out
Represent all
Diverse activities (plan and support)
Create a greater interaction between City government and youth
Try to change the attitude of youths toward wholesome activities
Create environment where youths and adults feel more comfortable
Create a greater awareness in the community of youth events (especially non -
sport events)
Cultural awareness
Police harassment of youth
Develop comprehensive youth calendar with complete distribution through a
variety of media
Figure out how to "get the word out" on activities for youth
Skateboard issues
Board members are to review these lists and be ready to finalize them into a work plan at
the next meeting. The Board agreed that monthly meetings should remain on the first
Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Youth Activity Center.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
After some discussion and a recommendation by Councilman Will Smith, the Board
agreed not to elect Chairperson and Vice -chairperson until October. The only Board
member who is not interested in a position is Jo Faith Warsteane; no one else present
declined a nomination.
Board members are requested to arrive at the Youth Activity Center for the next meeting
between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m.; the meeting will start at approximately 7:15 p.m. Board
members who are contending for positions are to submit their profile to Dave Mosnik or
Janet Urban by September 23.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dave Mosnik distributed the monthly YAC reports for June, July and August. He
announced that there is to be a public -input meeting on September 3 at 7 p.m. regarding a
skateboard park. Information on the meeting will appear in the Coloradoan on
September 3. Board members are asked to have the meeting announced at their
respective schools during passing time.
Dave distributed the YAC September calendar. Again, Board members were encouraged
to check the youth web site and provide feedback.
Will Smith announced that the Healthier Community Coalition is hosting a forum on
November 17 at HealthBridges on teen sexual activity and pregnancy.
Will stated that there are several non-profit groups in the community (Asset Building, for
example) that are involved in teen issues. All groups would welcome participation.
Board members were encouraged by Will Smith to think about getting together with the
Loveland youth board (formed one year ago) and the Greeley youth board (formed in
1997) to discuss issues and share ideas.
Will Smith requests that Board members call him if they have questions. He is trying to
visit all high school student councils; will try to visit junior high councils as well.
Board members (and other youths) were encouraged by Will to apply to other boards and
commissions to give the youth viewpoint on community issues.
Dave Mosnik said that anyone is welcome to attend Youth Advisory Board meetings;
public comment is welcome and allowed for on the monthly agenda.
Adiournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m