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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 6, 2016, 4:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN ST, SEBASTIAN, FL
Chairman Rafuls called the Youth Advisory Council meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL
Present -
Ryan Rafuls, Chairman (SRHS)
Katie Toperzer (SRHS)
Marlee Houck (SCJHS)
Taylor Eason (SCJHS)
Absent:
Eddie Simchick (SRHS) (excused)
Anthony Scaramuzzi, Vice Chairman (SRMS)
Skylar Carstairs (SRMS)
Also Present:
Ashley Penn, Police Officer
Barbara Brooke -Reese, E -Records & Information Manager
Jeanette Williams, Recording Secretary
George Millar, Chairman of Natural Resources Board
Andrea Ring, Member Natural Resources Board
Special Announcement
George Millar announced the Natural Resources Board 2016 Earth Day Event,
Saturday April 23, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Riverview Park and invited
the Youth Advisory Council to spread the word throughout their schools, student
councils and leadership to encourage participation.
4. PARTICIPATION IN 2016 FINE ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Katie Toperzer reported that she contacted Lisanne Monier -Robinson who will let
the Council use the Park's pavilion from noon to 6 p.m. Chairman Rafuls said he
was concerned there was not enough time to prepare and asked the Council if they
would like to participate with the April 23 Earth Day.
Taylor Eason reported the Council was prepared for the Fine Art Festival and asked
if there was something specific things that needed extra preparation.
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Officer Penn pointed out the contest materials have not been chosen and
purchased; noting there hasn't been any advertising to ensure participation. She
suggested they probably should have met more to discuss the details.
Discussion followed on receiving donations or funds from City Council for colored
pencils and paper.
Natural Resources Board Member Andrea Ring said her Board was thinking the
Youth Council could bring the Earth Day projects they might have accomplished in
their schools to be displayed in the park on April 23. Officer Penn suggested the
schools could have art contests or there could be a contest at Earth Day. Ms. Ring
added the City's stage would be available if they wanted to sing or act (a play).
MOTION by Chairman Rafuls with a SECOND by Marlee Houck to move to art
contest to the Earth Day festival passed with a vote of 4-0.
ii. Confirm Contest Topic
Marlee Houck suggested the art contest be Earth Day themed. Katie Toperzer
asked if there could be a photo or art contest at the schools and present the winners
at the festival. Officer Penn suggested the Council members discuss this through
their art teachers which will help advertise the contest. Katie Toperzer offered to
speak to some art teachers.
Taylor Eason asked if the Council will have any other activities at Earth Day. The
Recording Secretary said they would have a table that they could sit at and seek
suggestions for projects and display the contest winners.
Discussion followed regarding a Facebook page. The E -Records & Information
Manager reported the City has a Facebook page that the Youth Advisory Council
can post and advertise on using #COSYouthCouncil. The Manager requested copy
to make their post to COSTV cityofsebastian.org; city(a�cityofsebastian.org or
apenn(a).cityofsebastian.org.
i. Review Flyer
Chairman Rafuls read the flyer he created for the benefit of the public. (see
attached) Marlee Houck suggested intensifying the color. The flyer would be
distributed amongst the schools, Earth Day event, Chamber of Commerce and the
Library.
5. PUBLIC INPUT — None
6. NEW BUSINESS - None
7. STAFF MATTERS
The Recording Secretary asked the Council if a 5:00 or 6:00 p.m. start time would
accommodate the members. It was the consensus of the members to have future
meetings at 6:00 p.m.
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The Recording Secretary announced the next meeting is scheduled for February 10th
but Officer Penn has a Wednesday evening college class and she requested that the
meeting be changed to February 91h at 6:00 p.m. It was the consensus of the
members to have the next meeting February 9th at 6:00 p.m.
8. COMMITTEE MEMBER MATTERS - None
9. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
Chairman Rafuls said they would discuss the input they would receive from their
respective art teachers that would lead the Council into discussing details for the art
contest at Earth Day.
He also stated he would revise the flyer and bring it back for discussion.
10. Being no further business, Chairman Rafuls adjourned the Youth Advisory Council
meeting at 4:33 p.m.
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