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Home My WebLink About1986 01.30 PRC Minutes289 CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD 1001 North.Idahlb Road Apache Junction, Arizona 85219 REGULAR MEETING January 30, 1986 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Youth Advisory Board was held on January 30, 1986 at 6:30 P.M. at the Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. Deanene Weber Dennis Hultman Betty Helowicz Norma Lebario Maribeth Baker Sheri Greves Sophia Gargrave Sheri Martinez Becky Winkle Chrissy Smith David Umlah Jason Hutchens Rick Rundhaug Susan Pittman Elizabeth Henry Brian Harrington OTHERS PRESENT: PRESENT ABSENT Steve Arnoldussen Terry Lopez Tony Lorenzo (Excused) Councilman Frank Jimenez, City Council Liaison Vice -Mayor Jim Bakkedahl Community Services Superintendent, Jeff Bell, Staff Liaison John Alanson, Apache Juntion Area Community Foundation Gary Nine, School representative CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: NEW BUSINESS: A. Board Introductions: B. Introductory Comments: Mr. Jeff Bell, called the meeting to order at 6:36 P.M. Mr. Bell led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. Meribeth Baker made a motion to accept the agenda as presented.Sophia Gargrave seconded this motion which passed unanimously. Jeff Bell asked everyone to introduce them- selves and tell a little background informa- tion about themselves. Mr. Bell would like to begin by reminding anyone who has not been sworn in yet to do so and he will chair tonights meeting.The Election of Officers will be on the next meeting agenda. Jeff Bell, briefed the Board, that Deanene Weber initiated and presented to Councilman Jimenez the idea of this Board.Councilman Jimenez then presented it to the City Council. After meeting with school officials, Chamber of Commerce officials and representatives from the Apache Junction area Social Services Agencies the City Council adopted an ordinance to estab- lish the Youth Advisory Board. Mr. Bell then introduced Councilman Jimenez to the Board. 291 Youth Advisory Board Regular Meeting 1/30/86 Page 2 Councilman Jimenez, City Council Liaison to the Youth Advisory Board, expressed his intentions to attend as many meetings as possible and his pride in having accomplished the reality of this Board.Also the pride and appreciation he has for the time and effort the Student Council and School Superintendent put into this Board and the Adult members who took the time to serve on this Board. Councilman Jimenez informed the Board that this was an easy decision for the City Council to make, because community youth involvement is deeply needed, recommendations resulting from this board in solving some of our community's problems and needs is very important for laying the ground work on what this board is going to accomplish not only for the immediate future but also in helping long range problems and needs for years to come. In conclusion Councilman Jimenez, added that this is a great opportunity, grasp on to it, make it both fun and serious, we need the brain power and the ideas you have to offer.Thank you. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl on behalf of Mayor Hill welcomed the Board and emphasized the importance of each member expressing their individual views and ideas as this input by the youth of our community is what the City wants to hear.He thanked the members of the Board and expressed well wishes for their coming year of service. Deanene •Weber while associated with the Youth Advisory Board in Tempe saw solutions to problems that also needed to be addressed in the Apache Junction area so she contacted Councilman Jimenez about the possibilities of adopting a similar Board. Mrs. Weber expressed the importance on getting both Adult and Youth input on problems and needs to insure the success of this type of Board. Mrs. Weber went on to suggest the first steps needed to be taken.First, a need analysis consisting of personal opinion on problems and needs.Secondly we need to prioritize these problems and needs see whats being handled by social service agencies and concentrate attention on each problem or need in order, come up with a viable solution and make a recommendation to the City Council. Deanene Weber inquired on whether anyone would be interested in her contacting some guest speakers to get their input as to help us form our Board. Everyone agreed this would be helpful and useful. C. Discussion of Board's Objectives and Goals:Jeff Bell asked everyone to jot down two problems or needs they feel are the two most important 93 Youth Advisory Board Regular Meeting 1/30/86 Page 3 in our community.Then turn to the person next to you pick out two and prioritize them. We will then list and prioritize these. After minimal discussion everyone came up with the same needs 1) Places to go, things to do (like a multipurpose Youth Center)2) Boredom. Deanene Weber informed the Board that she and Councilman Jimenez have already talked with a gentleman from the Boys and Girls Club in Tempe on how to get partial funding from the United Way for a Boys Club in Apache Junction, which consists of not only recreation but also counseling, after school jobs and field trips. Mr. Bell asked if he could be a guest speaker. Deanene Weber said he would be more than happy and she will contact him. Brian Harrington brought up the Salvation Army's After School Program which has arts & crafts and nature hikes just to name a few. Jeff Bell added that the Salvation Army's After school Program started out with 15 participants and has grown to approximately 60 participants. Sheri Greves feels that summer jobs are needed but the public needs to be informed, possibly through the Schools. Betty Helowicz suggested that liquor laws need to be modified to increase cashier jobs that would be available to our youth. Deanene Weber said she could contact someone from the Mesa Youth Center Job and Job Training to be a guest speaker. Norma Lebario suggested that students could be coordinators a the Youth Center to provide some jobs. Meribeth Baker feels the biggest problem is to make the community aware of children and student needs and get them involved. Brian Harrington believes that with the majority of the community being elders they really don't care about youth needs. Sophia Gargrave with project Help gets most of her donations from the elderly in the community and believes that if they are informed they are very willing to help. Jeff Bell commented on how well everyone speaks up. Brian Harrington suggested youth members get input from other students and relay back to the Board. D. Establish Regular Meeting Date:After minimal discussion Norma Lebario made a motion to meet the second and fourth Thursday Youth Advisory Board Regular Meeting 1/30/86 Page 4 E. Request for Upcoming Agenda: PUBLIC COMMENT: of the month at 7:00 P.M.Meribeth Baker seconded this motion which passed unanimously. Further Discussion on Goals and Objectives, Needs Assessment, Election of Officers, Guest Speaker. Councilman Jimenez wanted to point out that a Liaison from the Police Department, Chamber of Commerce, School District, and Community Social Service Agencies were asked to be present. Gary Nine from the School and John Alanson from the Apache Junction Area Community Foundation are present and would like to hear their comments. Gary Nine expressed his confidence in this Board to do a good job and really make an impact on the community. John Alanson expressed his interest in what this Board was doing and that he has worked with youths and their problems.Also, he is very hopeful that everyone will value their ideas enough to express them and think big.Mr. Alanson also extended and invitation for the Board to call on him for any help they might need.In conclusion Mrs. Alanson wishHthe Board good luck. BOARD DISCUSSION NONE ADJOURNMENT: APPROVED: There being no further business brough before this Board Sophia Gargrave made a motion to adjourn.Meribeth Baker seconded this motion which passed unanimously. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY