Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 AT THE TOWN MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 958 S. WOODLAND RD., LAKESIDE, AZ 85929 A. Call to Order: Vice-Chairman Nate Campbell called the meeting to order At 6:58 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance: Nate Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: The following members were present: Keala Bratsch Historian Josiah Goode Member Deborah James Member Rebekah James Secretary Skyla Rigg Member Daniel West Treasurer Joseph West Member Nate Campbell Vice-Chairman The following members were absent: Bailee Babbitt Chairman Also present: Malaina Spillman Recreation Coordinator Keith Johnson Town Manager Stephanie Irwin Pinetop-Lakeside Mayor B. Minutes: Member Joseph West moved to approve the following minutes: Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting March 8, 2018 The motion was seconded by Historian Bratsch and was carried with an 8-0 voice vote. C. Old Business: C.1 Discussion for May Town Council Presentation Recreation Coordinator Malaina Spillman suggested that Chairman Babbitt, Vice- Chairman Campbell, and Secretary Rebekah James each go over the presentation for the May 3rd town council meeting, and council agreed.  C.2 Discussion and Report on Easter Egg Hunt Council agreed that the fundraiser went very well, and discussed doing a bake sale at further town events like the Sue’s Crew walk. D. New Business: D.1 Interview, Discussion, and Legal Action, Recommend to Town Council the Appointments of FY 2018-2019 Members to the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee Committee individually interviewed the following: Erin Holmes, Grace Whiting, Sophie Shumway, Olivia Everingham, Landin Rigg, Joseph Woolridge, Jordyn Murchison, Devon Webb, Dylan Baca, and Elizabeth Rapacz. Within the interview, each were asked the following five questions: 1. What do you see MYAC doing in the future? 2. Seeing that you are/were a part of (insert club or sport name), how do you think that can help you in MYAC? 3. How can you personally contribute to MYAC? 4. What is something in the community that you think needs to improve? 5. Can you commit your time to MYAC? After finishing the interviews, the committee privately reviewed each application and interview. After finalizing and voting, the committee decided to appoint Olivia Everingham, Landin Rigg, and Elizabeth Rapacz. D.2 Presentation and Discussion on Upcoming Community Events: Community Picnic, Sue’s Crew, and Balloon Event Recreation Coordinator Spillman announced that the Community Picnic had been moved to August 18, 2018, and on May 19, 2018, the original date, there will be a movie in the park, Coco. At Coco, the committee decided to sell popcorn as a fundraiser as well as some candy and/or drinks. This is to fundraise for the Mr. Thomas Kean Memorial. Committee also decided to do a dedication ceremony for the memorial. Lastly, the committee decided to help set up for the Balloon event, and there is expected to be 1000+ people there. D.3 Discussion and Legal Action for Billy Creek Project Assistance on May 5, 2018 Committee decided to be there at 9:00 to help. Member Daniel West moved to approve the following: Meet at 9:00 am on May 5, 2018 to help with the Billy Creek Project  The motion was seconded by Member Goode and was carried with an 8-0 voice vote. E. Public Comments: Vice-Chairman Nate Campbell called for public comments. No comments were offered. F. Adjournment: There being no further business at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 a.m. MAYOR’S YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Rebekah James /s/ Rebekah James MYAC Secretary