Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing FY 23 Commissioners to the Youth Advisory Commission.
Summary
DATE: November 1, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Kelly Snook, Executive Director Recreation Services
SUBJECT: Appointment of FY 23 Commissioners to the Youth Advisory Commission
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Youth Advisory Commission (YAC) was created in 1993 to serve as a liaison to the Killeen City Council. YAC exists to assist in minimizing community problems relating to youth, while encouraging positive growth and development.
YAC is comprised of up to thirty-seven (37) commissioners and an unlimited number of resource committee members, all of whom shall be students in the eighth through twelfth grade levels of the Killeen Independent School District service area. Prospective applicants were interviewed by two City Council members, Councilmember Jessica Gonzalez and Jose Segarra, the Recreation Coordinator and one YAC Commissioner. The interview process was completed no later than September 30th of the appointment year. Thirteen (13) students are recommended to serve as FY 23 commissioners based on their leadership ability and community involvement.
Below are the proposed commissioners for the FY22-23 year.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION |
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Sub-Committee: All Council |
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FY 22 Commissioners |
FY 23 Commissioners |
Special Qualifications |
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Aalaynah Harris |
Aalaynah Harris |
Student Representative |
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Aaliyah Harris |
Aaliyah Harris |
Student Representative |
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Aleeza Nica |
Aleeza Nica |
Student Representative |
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Breeze Ma |
Breeze Ma |
Student Representative |
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Caleb Mungul |
Caleb Mungul |
Student Representative |
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Chance Ma |
Chance Ma |
Student Representative |
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Christian Matta |
Christina Wade |
Student Representative |
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Christina Wade |
Elisabeth Metcalf |
Student Representative |
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Dae’Tain Nanton |
Jerry Wilson III |
Student Representative |
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Elisabeth Metcalf |
Matthew Kirkland |
Student Representative |
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Gabriella Gonzalez |
Nhuy Nguyen |
Student Representative |
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Isabel Castro-Cortez |
Shayla Lovett |
Student Representative |
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Jalen Cookson |
V’Jae Brown |
Student Representative |
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Jerry Wilson III |
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Student Representative |
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Lya Bailey |
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Student Representative |
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Michel Boutin |
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Student Representative |
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Otis Connolly |
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Student Representative |
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Shayla Lovett |
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Student Representative |
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Xavier Hines |
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Student Representative |
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Option 1: Not appoint the recommended nominations as commissioners. This option will result in YAC not having a functional board to serve as a liaison to City Council.
Option 2: Choose to appoint the recommended nominations as Youth Advisory Commissioners for the 2022-2023 year.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Option 2: Choose to appoint the recommended nominations as Youth Advisory Commissioners for the 2022-2023 year. This option will result in YAC having a functional board to serve as a liaison to City Council.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Commission members are subject to the attendance policy and procedure adopted by the City Council, (Section 2-118, Killeen City Code).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
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Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
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Is this expenditure budgeted?
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If not, where will the money come from?
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Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council appoint the nominated individuals as commissioners for the 2022-2023 year.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Recreation Services
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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