Galt Youth Commission Meeting

CITY OF GALT GALT YOUTH COMMISSION City of Galt Community Room, 380 Civic Drive, Galt Meeting Minutes, August 7, 2017 A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: John Gordon, Adult Mentor, called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. B. ROLL CALL: Adult Mentors Present: Flores, Gordon, L. Klotz, Lampson Members Absent: Cross Youth Members Present: Cuevas, Franco, Celio Gonzalez, Cristian Gonzalez, O. Klotz, Rodriguez, Sessions, Trevizo, Yebra Members Absent: Muller C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None D. PRESENTATIONS: None E. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. Heritage Festival Commitment Item passed due to lack of representation from the Heritage Festival planning committee. 2. Retreat Reflection Adult Mentor Gordon handed out copies of the Galt Youth Commission Retreat Report, which was put together by the facilitator, Rangineh Azimadeh Tosang. Adult Mentor Klotz overviewed the charts developed by the team and asked for additional feedback from individuals who were unable to attend the retreat. 3. Commissioner’s Lessons of Leadership Commissioner Rodriguez shared her experience at EDGE, a youth leadership program. She talked about the different messages that she learned including being accountable for yourself. Commissioner Cuevas shared his experience at First Tee, a golf program that teaches both golf and leadership skills. He learned about making unrealistic goals so even if you don’t reach them you’re still ahead of everyone else. Commissioner Rodriguez also talked about the Washington D.C. Youth Leadership Forum she attended. Commissioner Cristian Gonzalez talked about Assembly member Jim Cooper’s youth ambassador program he attended where he learned more about public speaking. Commissioner Celio Gonzalez shared about his experience in Paris, France. Finally, Commissioner Klotz shared her sailing experience in Houston. 4. Galt Youth Commission Shirts Commissioner Cristian Gonzalez presented three different options for dri-fit shirts. It was decided to go with the silk touch dri-fit shirts since they came in youth sizes. 5. Officer Elections Adult Mentor Flores conducted the annual election of officers. The following commissioners were elected to the following positions:  Chair – Jesus Cuevas  Vice Chair – Paige Sessions  Secretary – Amanda Yebra  Fundraising – Juliet Rodriguez  Treasurer – Myracle Franco  Sgt. At Arms – Daniel Trevizo  Publicity – Cristian Gonzalez Moved: J. Rodriguez Second: O. Klotz Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Adult Mentor Gordon handed Commissioner Cuevas the gavel and Cuevas continued the meeting. 6. Approval of minutes for the meeting of July 10, 2017 A motion was made to approve the July 10, 2017 minutes. Moved: O. Klotz Second: J. Rodriguez Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 7. Treasurer’s Report Adult Mentor Gordon presented the treasurer’s report which was divided into three categories: money spent, recent reimbursements, and projected expenditures. Based on the report, the youth commission’s balance is $1,308.58. 8. Galt Youth Commission Sign Adult Mentor presented the estimates from Galt Signs and Gary Signs for a Galt Youth Commission sign. Galt Signs would be $155. 88 and Gary Signs would be $125. 03. Because there was an interest to shop local, it was decided that Commissioner Rodriguez would attempt to find sponsors in order to purchase the sign from Galt Signs. However, if no sponsors are found, it was decided that the sign would be purchased from Gary Signs. A motion was made to approve the purchase of the sign not to exceed $165. Moved: O. Klotz Second: D. Trevizo Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 9. Art Exhibit Update Adult Mentor Klotz noted that the Art Exhibit subcommittee exceeded their approved budget of $1500 by $97.67. 10. Trash on Your Back Presentation Adult Mentor Klotz shared that the Trash on Your Back campaign was created to bring awareness to the amount of waste used. Trash on Your Back is where you wear all of your trash on your back for a week so you see how much waste you create. No action was taken. 11. Community Projects for 2017-18 Adult Mentor Gordon facilitated a discussion to explore ideas for community projects to take on this year. Commissioner Rodriguez suggested a free library project where people put up bookcases in front of their houses. People can leave a book and take a book. Commissioner Yebra suggested bringing awareness to the dangers of texting and driving. Adult Mentor Gordon proposed attempting to partner with AT&T “It Can Wait Campaign.” He volunteered to contact AT&T and try to get them to attend our next meeting and talk about their campaign. Environmental projects were also added to the list of possible future projects. No action was taken. 12. City Council Update Council Member Lampson shared that the waste water bills are going up by $30. She also talked about how Galt received a grant to help improve sidewalks and bike lanes. Also, City Council is creating a new website. Finally, Lampson asked the Galt Youth Commission, on Barbara Payne’s behalf, to help put together signs for the Heritage Festival. 13. September Galt Youth Commission A motion was made to move September’s meeting from the 4th to September 11th. Moved: Trevizo Second: Franco Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 14. Future Agenda Items Future agenda items include the Economic Development Survey Results and community projects. 15. Around the Horn/Give Your Gratitude Chair Cuevas presented a letter to the Galt Herald requesting complimentary subscriptions and requested commissioner signatures. Gratitude was given to the commissioners that participated in National Night Out. ADJOURNMENT: Youth Chair J. Cuevas adjourned the meeting at 8:06P.M. Respectfully submitted, Amanda Yebra, Secretary