Blue Ribbon Commission

HENDERSON BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITY REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2015 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity was called to order by Chairman Ragan at 4:09 p.m. in the City Hall Annex Conference Room, 280 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL The Recording Secretary, Karie Teruya, confirmed the Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity had been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, Fire Station No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, the City of Henderson Website, and by mailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon the Agenda Master Mailing List. PRESENT: Mitchell Ragan, Chairman David Cortez-Lopez Brooklyn Darmody Paula Driscoll Dylan Johnson Brendan Moxley Paula Parker Ray Rodriguez Allyson Senegal Anita Wong ABSENT: Devyn Duke Teddy Osantowski Xanie Gann, Staff Representative STAFF: Travis Buchanan, Assistant City Attorney III Jayne Mazurkiewicz, Recreation Superintendent Karie Teruya, Recording Secretary GUESTS: None III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. Blue Ribbon Commission Page 2 of 5 Wednesday, December 16, 2015 - Minutes IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (Motion) Mr. Johnson introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Moxley. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Ragan declared the motion carried. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION OUTING PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Commission members will discuss and approve the date and location for the Blue Ribbon Commission outing. Recording Secretary Teruya reiterated from the previous meeting that Zappos was suggested and the Commission would bring other suggestions to this meeting. A brief discussion ensued. (Motion) Mr. Johnson introduced a motion to visit Zappos as the commission outing, seconded by Ms. Senegal. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Ragan declared the motion carried. 2 LEADERSHIP DAY 2016 T-SHIRT COLOR AND DESIGN PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Commission members will discuss and approve the t-shirt color and design for Leadership Day 2016. A discussion ensued regarding six t-shirt ideas which were posted on the board. The Commission would like the t-shirt color to be dark gray with blue font and include the Blue Ribbon Commission logo on one sleeve and “Established 1993” on the other sleeve with nothing on the back. Suggestions will be sent to Graphics who will take their ideas and brought to the next meeting. No action was taken, this will continue to next month’s agenda. 3 LEADERSHIP DAY 2016 SURVEYS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Commission members will discuss and approve Leadership Day surveys. Blue Ribbon Commission Page 3 of 5 Wednesday, December 16, 2015 - Minutes A discussion ensued regarding surveys. Commission members would like to add individual workshop ratings and remove questions on safety and customer service. They would also like to add additional questions, “How likely would you join the Blue Ribbon Commission and if so, include your email address.” “Are there any possible changes you would like to suggest?” “Did you like the workshops?” and include a space for “Comments?” No action was taken. VI. NEW BUSINESS 4 INTRODUCE NEW MEMBERS TO THE BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Introduce new adult members, Paula Parker and David Cortez Lopez. Chairman Ragan introduced new adult members to the Commission. The Commission introduced themselves and stated their favorite movie. 5 MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 2015 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Adopt minutes of November 18, 2015. (Motion) Mr. Johnson introduced a motion to adopt the minutes as presented, seconded by Ms. Darmody. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Ragan declared the motion carried. 6 LEADERSHIP DAY 2016 WORKSHOPS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Plan and discuss details for Leadership Day workshops. A brief discussion ensued regarding last year’s Leadership Day schedule, how workshop were grouped, and themes for workshops. The Commission separated into groups to discuss their workshops. The Commission members reconvened at 4:55 p.m. and provided a brief summary of what they planned for their workshops which included an icebreaker and activity. Blue Ribbon Commission Page 4 of 5 Wednesday, December 16, 2015 - Minutes 7 LEADERSHIP DAY DETAILS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Discuss and approve details for Leadership Day. This was discussed after item 8. Ms. Wong asked if we would have the food drive as in the past and provided a brief history. Ms. Wong suggested to make it a school wide food drive and have the City pick up the food from the school a day prior to Leadership Day. No action was taken, this will continue to next month’s agenda. 8 LEADERSHIP DAY 2016 SPONSORSHIPS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Discuss and approve Leadership Day sponsorships. Ms. Teruya briefed the Commission on what was done for last year’s Leadership Day sponsors to get items for the goody bags. A brief discussion ensued. Commission members reported a lot of rejection in asking for items in the past. Mr. Moxley stated it doesn’t matter what is or isn’t in the bag, students are thankful for whatever is given. The Commission would like to have candy in the bag. Recreation Superintendent, Jayne Mazurkiewicz recommended to have the budget for this event on the next agenda to review. The Commission will check with various businesses and report back at the next meeting. VII. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS There were no comments presented. VIII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for January 20, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Annex Conference Room. IX. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. Blue Ribbon Commission Page 5 of 5 Wednesday, December 16, 2015 - Minutes X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Ragan adjourned the meeting at 5:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ___________________ Karie Teruya Recording Secretary