HomeMy WebLinkAboutYAC 2022-10-12 Minutes MINUTES OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Present: Margaret Upchurch
Katie Beckman
Ally Creecy
Gracie Herrick
Jackson Hartman
Nolan lordanescu
Isaiah Kayembe
L J Allison
Joseph Ray
Staff: Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager
CALL TO ORDER
Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Paulette Hartman explained to Public Comments section of the meeting to the committee members,
asked if there were anyone who wanted to provide public comments.There being no one wanting to
provide Public Comments, Ms. Hartman closed the Public Comments section of the meeting.
APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 12,2020 MEETING OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Katie Beckman made a motion to approve the minutes.Joseph Ray offered a 2nd to the motion. Motion
the minutes were approved byun
animous vote.
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INTRODUCTION OF COMMITTEE,STAFF,AND VISITORS
Each committee member introduced themselves and provided their school,grade and interests.
PRESENTATION ON CITY MANAGEMENT AND CITY COUNCIL
Paulette Hartman provided on an overview of the City Council, City Management,and the
Council/Manager form of government.
ELECT OFFICERS FOR THE 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Ms. Hartman provided an overview of the Youth Advisory Committee By-laws along with a hard copy of
the By-Laws to each member.The list of officers according to the By-Laws was discussed along with the
responsibilities of each office.The committee also review the process for elected officers.
The floor was opened for nominations for the office of Chair. Katie Beckman wished to nominate herself
and gave a brief description of her qualifications for the office. Ms. Hartman asked if there were any
other nominations.There being none, nominations were closed, and Katie Beckman was elected Chair of
the YAC as there were no other nominees.
The floor was opened for nominations for Vice-Chair. Nolan lordanescu wished to nominate himself. Ms.
Hartman asked if there were additional nominations.Joseph Ray nominated himself,then Margaret
Upchurch nominated herself.There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. Ms. Hartman
asked each candidate to describe their qualifications for the position.After each candidate completed
their statements, Ms. Hartman asked committee members to close their eyes then proceeded with
election of officers by show of hands. First round of voting resulted in a tie number of votes between
Joseph Ray and Nolan lordanescu.A second round of votes were counted between Mr. Ray and Mr.
lordanescu, and Joseph Ray was elected Vice Chair by majority vote.
The floor was opened for nominations for Secretary.Gracie Herrick nominated herself,then Margaret
Upchurch nominated herself. Each candidate provided a statement regarding her qualifications.After
each candidate completed her statement, Ms. Hartman asked committee members to close their eyes
then proceeded with election of officers by show of hands. Margaret Upchurch was elected Secretary by
majority vote of the committee members.
The floor was opened for nominations for Treasurer.Ally Creecy nominated herself, Gracie Herrick
nominated herself, Nolan lordanescu nominated himself,then Isaiah Kayembe nominated himself.
There being no additional nominations,each candidate provided a statement regarding their
qualifications.After each candidate completed their statement, Ms. Hartman asked committee
members to close their eyes then proceeded with election of officers by show of hands. Isaiah Kayembe
was elected Treasurer by majority vote of the committee members.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made by Katie Beckman to adjourn.Gracie Herrick
seconded the motion,and the meeting was adjourned at 7:06 pm.
APPROV :
B Owens,Assistant to the City Manager