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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 02.13 PRC Minutes297 CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction, Arizona 85219 REGULAR MEETING February 13, 1986 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Youth Advisory Board was held on February 13, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. PRESENT ABSENT Deanene Weber - Chairman Steve Arnoldussen Brian Harrington - Vice Chairman Sheri Greves Norma Lebario Dennis Hultman Meribeth Baker Elizabeth Henry (Excused) Sophia Gargrave Susan Pittman - Secretary (Excused) Betty Helowizc Tony Lorenzo (Excused) Becky Winkle Chrissy Smith Jason Hutchens Rick Rundhaug David Umlah STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Bell, Community Services Superintendent Mary March, Secretary OTHERS PRESENT: Vice -Mayor Jim Bakkedahl, Guest Speaker Rodger Locke CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: NEW BUSINESS: A. Election of Officers: Jeff Bell called the meeting to order at 7:07 P.M. Mr. Bell led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. Deanene Weber made a motion to accept the agenda as presented.Meribeth Baker seconded this motion which passed unanimously. Becky Winkle made a motion to accept the minutes of January 30, 1986 regular meeting A C presented.Rick Rundhaug seconded this motion which passed unanimously. Jeff Bell, asked the Board for nominees for Chairman, Vice -Chairman and Secretary. Sophia Gargrave nominated Deanene Weber for Chairman. Chrissy Smith nominated Becky Winkle for Chairman. Rick Rundhaug nominated himself for Chairman. Deanene Weber nominated Brian Harrington for Vice-chairman. Becky Winkle nominated Chrissy Smith for Vice- Chairman. Rick Rundhaug nominated himself for Vice-chairman. Betty Helowizc nominated Norma Lebario for Secretary. Jeff Bell informed the Board that Susan Pittman would like to be nominated for Secretary. Jeff Bell closed the nominations and after the votes were tallied. Deanene Weber was elected Chairman, Brian Harrington was elected Vice -Chairman and Susan Pittman was elected Secretary. 4)(1 9 Youth Advisory Board Regular Meeting 2/13/86 Page 2 B. Guest Speaker, Rodger Locke Department of Corrections: C. Needs Assessment ' L Discussion: Jeff Bell informed the 3oard that if for some reason Susan Pittman would not be able to serve in this position, Norma Lebario would then become Secretary. Deanene Weber, Chairman, introduce to the Board Rodger Locke, with the Department of Corrections. Rodger Locke, informed the Board that he has been working with Youth Advisory Groups for approximately five years throughout the state. Also in about two weeks his unit is going to be absorbed into the Governors office for youth needs. Jeff Bell, asked what would be the most successful way to do a needs assessment survey? Mr. Locke replied that to get the most input back, sending surveys through the schools has proven to be the most successful. Mr. Bell inquired as to what types of questions should be on the survey? Rodger Locke responded that needs assessment surveys are set up according to what kind of response you want.Very general surveys seem to be less threatening and will yield more input. Deanene Weber asked on how to prioritize needs? Rodger Locke replied the prioritization of needs is based on the reoccurence of the need on the survey.Multiple choice question work best for this. Meribeth Baker inquired about the number of questions appropriate for needs assessment survey' Mr. Locke replied depending on how sophisticated you want the survey, but that for John Q Public 20 questions should be sufficient so as not to overwhelm them. Chrissy Smith wanted to know when solving pro- blems how do you determine which to begin with? Rodger Locke suggested picking out one you feel you can have the most impact on. Mr. Locke urged that it's very important to get, all, youth needs and as much input and interest from parents and community as possible. Chrissy Smith inquired about what kind of project: small or large has he seen be successful. Rodger Locke replied, that the Navajo Substance Abuse Council set up by area youth, Taylor/Snow- flake Community Awareness Agency has been very successful with summer jobs and Winslow Advisory Group has a successful Teen Center Program.Youni people are very creative and don't get stymied ' like adults do. After lengthy discussion by the Board everyone agreed that sending a Needs Assessment Survey out to the Community through the School District would be the best avenue to take at this point and time. Youth Advisory Board Regular Meeting 2/13/86 Page 3 Deanene Weber, chairman requested every Board member to think about questions for the Needs Assessment Survey and at the next regular meeting she would like to have three questions from each member. D. Preparation of Board Manual:Jeff Bell informed the Board that the manual should include what the Board is about, it members and a general statement of purpose.He also feels that an 8:30 p.m. time limit on meetings would be appropriate because of the youth members involved. Everyone agreed. E. Request for Upcoming Agenda Items: Jeff Bell volunteered to compile a rough draft and present it back to the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Preparation of Board Manual, Needs Assessment Survey Discussion, Guest Speaker from Tempe's Boys and Girls Club. PUBLIC COMMENT:NONE BOARD DISCUSSION: ADJOURNMENT: APPROVED: Jeff Bell asked the youth members of the Board if they were asked why they didn't attend a meeting who would make more of an impression Mr. Short or hisself. Becky Winkle and Chrissy Smith felt that it would mean more coming from Mr. Short. There being no further business brought before this Board.Vice-chairman Brian Harrington motion- ed to adjourn.Meribeth Baker seconded this motion which passed unanimously. CHAIRMAN