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Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing commissioners to the Youth Advisory Commission.
SUMMARY
DATE: November 2, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Joseph Brown, Executive Director, Recreation Services
SUBJECT: Appointment of commissioners to the Youth Advisory Commission
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Youth Advisory Commission (YAC) is comprised of (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 the Mayor, two City Council members, and one Youth Commissioner. The interview process was completed on September 4th and 18th.
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 2021-2022 year.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Commissioners are subject to the attendance policy and procedure adopted by the City Council, (Section 2-118, Killeen City Code). Below are the proposed commissioners for the FY21-22 year.
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RECREATION SERVICES-YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION |
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Sub-Committee: All Council |
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Current Commissioners (FY21) |
New Commissioners (FY22) |
Special Qualifications |
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Aalaynah Harris |
Aalaynah Harris |
Student Representative |
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Ahlysha Hicks |
Aaliyah Harris |
Student Representative |
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Amaka Maria Okeke |
Aleeza Nica |
Student Representative |
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Anthony Okeke |
Breeze Ma |
Student Representative |
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Christian Matta |
Caleb Mungul |
Student Representative |
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Christina Wade |
Chance Ma |
Student Representative |
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Dae’Tian Nanton |
Christian Matta |
Student Representative |
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Harley Bouchillon |
Christina Wade |
Student Representative |
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Jalen Cookson |
Dae’Tian Nanton |
Student Representative |
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Kama Rangel |
Elisabeth Metcalf |
Student Representative |
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Karla Hernandez |
Gabriella Gonzalez |
Student Representative |
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Matthew Jenkins |
Isabel Castro-Cortez |
Student Representative |
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Michel Boutin |
Jalen Cookson |
Student Representative |
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Nathan Hernandez |
Jerry Wilson |
Student Representative |
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Nicholas Trevino |
Lya Bailey |
Student Representative |
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Osmond Amoako |
Michel Boutin |
Student Representative |
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Otis Connolly |
Otis Connolly |
Student Representative |
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Rodolfo Alvarez |
Shayla Lovett |
Student Representative |
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Xavier Hines |
Student Representative |
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
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 YAC commissioners for the 2021-2022 year.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Recreation Services
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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