12/09/2013 Youth Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 01/13/2014CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
YOUTH COMMISION MEETING
6:00 P.M.
Monday, December 9, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Vice-Chair Filice.
INTRODUCTIONS
Diane Carini, a community member and youth advocate, was introduced by Recreation
Coordinator/Advisor Anna Bielecki.
ROLL CALL & SECRETARY’S REPORT
All commissioners were present except Commissioner P. Sabharwahl who was excused and
Commissioner Navarro who was absent.
Others present: Diane Carini.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Baxter motioned to approve the minutes of November 4, 2013 and
Commissioner Straub seconded that motion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Filice motioned to approve the agenda of December 9, 2013 with the stated
change of order. Commissioner Straub seconded the motion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner A. Sabharwahl reported on the City Council Meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Recap of Annual Retreat on November 26, 2013
Recreation Coordinator/Advisor Bielecki provided the group with a recap of the possible
activities and events that were discussed at the Retreat. Discussion in regards to these
potential events will be continued at future meetings.
B. Continued Discussion Re: Fundraising Efforts.
Recreation Coordinator/ Advisor Bielecki provided a recap of fundraising ideas that were
discussed at the Retreat. It was decided to come back to the January meeting with which
idea the group would like to implement as soon as possible.
C. Discussion Re: GYC Shirts, Sweatshirts and other Promotional Items
Recreation Coordinator/ Advisor Bielecki advised the group that the new Commissioners
would need to pay for their shirts and sweatshirts. The price was provided to them.
NEW BUSINESS
A. “Teen Social Center” Presentation by Diane Carini, Community Member
Diane Carini presented a potential business plan for a teen center to the Youth
Commission to get feedback and incorporate the responses given into her business plan.
Ideas about location, membership, age group, and a layout for the center were discussed.
B. Treasurer’s Report
Recreation Coordinator/Advisor Anna Bielecki advised the group that the Youth
Commission currently has $4,892.05 in their account. The majority of this will be
needed to pay for the Senior Ball band and food. Commissioner Baxter will be providing
the Treasurer’s Report at the January Meeting.
C. Discussion Re: Changing Youth Commission Meeting Times
Commissioner Miner suggested changing the Youth Commission meeting time to 7:00
p.m. in order to make it more convenient for Commissioners to attend. A discussion
ensued.
Commissioner Filice motioned to change the Youth Commission meeting time to
7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Straub seconded the motion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chair Filice adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
FUTURE MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Youth Commission will be held on Monday, January 13, 2013 at
7:00 p.m. in the Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room.
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Anna Bielecki, Recreation Coordinator
Recording Secretary