HomeMy WebLinkAboutYAC 2008-09-10 MinutesNorth Richland Hills Youth Advisory Board
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 5:30 p.m.
Pre Council Room
City Hall
7301 Northeast Loop 820
Members Present
Olivia Sandoval, Chairman
Paige Burroughs, Vice Chairman
Morgan Chaney, Secretary
Tanner Kitching
Haley Koontz
Zane Herrington
Members Not Present
Reed Turnage, Treasurer
Kristyn Albert
Madeline Orr
Kathryn Juren
Garrett Sullivan
Sarah Hillig
Sarah Yeakley
Staff Members Present
Elizabeth Reining, Assistant to the City Manager
Heather Hollingsworth, Teen Court Administrator
I. Call The Meeting to Order
Chairman Sandoval called the meeting to order at 5:35 pm.
II. Overview of the Purpose of the Youth Advisory Committee
Elizabeth Reining explained the purpose of YAC and all members
introduced themselves.
III. Presentation from the Parks and Recreation Department concerning the
new park located on Grand Avenue
Joe Pack and Jason Moore of the Parks and Recreation Department told
the committee members about plans for the new park located on Grand
Avenue across the street from the library. They showed a conceptual
video of the future park and explained the design was influenced by the
Spanish Steps of Rome.
IV. Discussion of Fall Philanthropy Events
Ms. Reining explained that YAC traditionally volunteered at Hoot `N Howl
and Night of Holiday Magic in the fall. YAC members are expected to
volunteer. She then gave the dates for both events.
V. Discussion of Independent Volunteer Opportunities
Chairman Sandoval said she was organizing people to visit with seniors at
assisted living centers over the holidays. Ms. Reining said the City's
Senior Centers were working to convert seniors to digital television signals
and would like YAC volunteers to help with installation.
VI. City News and Information
Ms. Reining let YAC know that the FY 2009 budget had been approved
along with the tax rate.
VII. Adjournment
Chairman Sandoval adjourned the meeting at 5:55 pm.
APPROVED:
Olivia Sandoval, Chair
Elizabeth Wing,
Assistan to City Manager