Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017 IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 1360 N. NIELS HANSEN LANE, LAKESIDE, AZ 85929 A. Call to Order: Chairman Bailee Babbitt called the meeting to order At 6:55 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance: Bailee Babbitt led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: The following members were present: Bailee Babbitt Chairman Keala Bratsch Historian Josiah Goode Member Deborah James Member Rebekah James Secretary Skyla Rigg Member Daniel West Treasurer Joseph West Member Also present: Matthew Williams Community Services Manager B. Minutes: Chairman Babbitt moved to approve the following minutes: Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting September 14, 2017 The motion was seconded by Historian Bratsch and was carried with an 8-0 voice vote. C. Old Business: C.1 Discussion/Legal Action Regarding MYAC Survey Council discussed revisions of survey and voted on certain corrections: Historian Bratsch moved to approve the revisions for: 2017 MYAC Survey for Community The motion was seconded by Chairman Babbitt and was carried with an 8-0 voice vote. C.2 Discussion regarding the Town Event “Trunk or Treat” Scheduled for Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Mountain Meadow Park. Community Services Manager Williams confirmed with the council that there will be two separate costume contests at the event. Council then further discussed details of costume contest, rules, etc.  C.3 Discussion Regarding “Cool Runnings” held on September 23, 2017 at Woodland Lake Park. Community Services Manager Williams informed the council that there was an increase in the number of sign-ups, but that many people quit due to weather. The event should be held again September 29, 2018. C.4 Discussion Regarding the Town Event “Community Bonfire” held on September 21, 2017 Community Services Manager Williams informed the council that there was a mediocre turn out and council discussed further improvements. C.5 Discussion Regarding the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) Tourism Forum Scheduled for October 11 through 13, 2017 at Pinetop Country Club There was no discussion. D. New Business: D.1 Discussion/Legal Action Regarding Christmas Child Sponsorship Community Services Manager Williams opened discussion, and members discussed present drop off. Historian Bratsch suggested that in sponsoring a child or family, MYAC should give items such as coats, school supplies, etc. Council discussed having change boxes set up at Walmart, Eddie's Country Store, and/or the Country Clubs. Council decided to fund raise from November 15 to December 15 of 2017. Chairman Babbitt moved to approve the fund-raising for and doing of: Family Christmas Sponsorship for 2017 The motion was seconded by Member Joseph West and was carried with an 8-0 voice vote. E. Public Comments: Chairman Bailee Babbitt called for public comments. No comments were offered. F. Adjournment: There being no further business at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 a.m. MAYOR’S YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Rebekah James /s/ Rebekah James MYAC Secretary