Youth Advisory Board

THE MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 STERLING HEIGHTS YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Location: 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 The Sterling Heights Youth Advisory Board Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rohit Ray Emily Breton Genevieve Myers Maxymilian Stefanski Ashley Popko Connor Hayes Korey Zelda Miranda Davis Amanda Young Faith Simon MEMBERS ABSENT: Ian Payne Emma Bowen OFFICIALS PRESENT: Community Relations Director Melanie Davis Digital Content Coordinator Marissa Russo City Attorney Marc Kasubski 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda A. Review Rules of Order / Meeting Conduct • City Attorney Marc Kasubski reviewed the Rules of Orders and how a meeting should be conducted for future meetings with the Youth Advisory Board. B. Selection of YAB Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary • Korey Zelda and Miranda Davis both nominated themselves for the Youth Advisory Chair. This was motioned by City Attorney Marc Kasubski. Rohit Ray motioned for the appointment of Korey Zelda as the Chair, seconded by Maxymilian Stefanski. • Miranda Davis was appointed as the Vice Chair by Marc Kasubski. • Rohit Ray and Genevieve Myers both nominated themselves for the Youth Advisory Board Secretary position. Maxymilian Stefanski motioned to support the appointment of Genevieve Myers to the position, seconded by Ashley Popko.  C. Purpose of the Youth Advisory Board • Marissa Russo, Youth Advisory Board liason, discussed in detail the purpose of the Youth Advisory Board. • The Youth Advisory Board will serve to promote youth involvement in local government, increase civic engagement among youth, assist in development of new youth programs, and advise City Council and City Administration on youth and teen issues. D. Upcoming year expectations and meeting schedule • It was discussed that the YAB meetings will consist of guest speakers, group discussions, and planning of activities, events, programs, etc. • The YAB meetings will be held in the new Community Center upon its completion. • YAB members shall brainstorm programs, events, etc. that they wish to incorporate in the community. • The YAB members must conduct one public meeting that will be held in May 2020. • YAB must create, and present, a 5-year plan for the Youth Advisory Board. E. Group Discussion on Focus Topics • Sustainability: Ways to create easy access and more environmentally friendly practices available throughout the City, i.e. more recycle bins in parks. • Police and Fire: Build a stonger reputation between our first responders and the Sterling Heights youth, help break stereotypes, etc. • Communication from the City to Younger Residents: Provide information to the schools’ newsletters, explore other outlets more accessible to youth. • Resources: Explore City resources available to the youth in the community and help make these resources known. Also, think of new resources that may not be available but many could benefit from. 4. Old Business: None 5. New Business: None 6. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.