Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing FY 23/24 Commissioners to the Youth Advisory Commission.
Summary
DATE: October 17, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Kelly Snook, Executive Director Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Appointment of FY 23/24 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 Adams, Councilmember Boyd, and Mayor Nash and the Recreation Coordinator and one YAC Commissioner. The interview process was completed no later than September 30th of the appointment year. Twelve (12) students are recommended to serve as FY 23/24 commissioners based on their leadership ability and community involvement.
Below are the proposed commissioners for the FY23-24 year.
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Caleb Mongul |
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Jason Sonier |
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Surayya Irfan |
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Ava McQuaide |
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Nhuy Nguyen |
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V’jae Brown |
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Nadine Nyamari |
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Harmony Moralez |
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Juyoung Kim |
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Aleeza Nica |
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Lenci Wells |
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Shayla Lovett |
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 2023-2024 year
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Option 2: Choose to appoint the recommended nominations as Youth Advisory Commissioners for the 2023-2024 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?
N/A
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that Council appoint the proposed individuals as Youth Advisory Commissioners for the 2023-2024 year.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Parks and Recreation
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: