City of Oak Ridge

Youth Advisory Board

Minutes

September 17, 2014

The regular meeting of the Youth Advisory Board of the city of Oak Ridge was called to order at 2:05 p.m. in the Civic Center Social Room.

Attendance

Members present: Caroline, Shane, Riley, Lewis, Curtis, Hannah, Candace, Stella, Wesley, Ashley, Shichen, Koren, Ovi, Peter, Brent, Lauren

Members absent: None

Members tardy: None

Visitors present: Andy Maradhe

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Lewis, seconded by Peter, and supported by a unanimous voice vote, the September 03, 2014 Minutes were approved.

Reports of Officers

1.  Finance (Shichen)- Shichen reported no change to the budget, which remains $13,585.85.

2.  Report to Council (Shane)- Positive response to report. Reported activities of the board and recommended a focus on improving education instead of incorporating tablets.

Reports of Committees

1.  None

Unfinished Business

1.  YAB Dodgeball Event- Online registration is now open. A booth could be set up at lunch and forms should be taken to the library.

2.  City Halloween Party- Concessions by IRC and CAPS. YAB will provide the concessions, and the two groups will receive all revenue (half for each group). Motion by Lewis, seconded by Wesley to spend $500 on decorations and glow items and $300 on food. The motion was supported by a unanimous voice vote.

New Business

1.  Girls Inc. Teen Room- The girls are very excited for our donation, and they will notify the board about what they need specifically.

2.  Mission of Hope- Set the date to November 26th, 2014 and spend $1,600 motion by Ashley, seconded by Lewis, and supported by a unanimous voice vote. YAB will shop at K-Mart motion by Ashley, seconded by Lewis supported by a unanimous voice vote.

3.  Holiday Trip- YAB discussed various options for a holiday trip including a ski trip, Dollywood, shopping, or Ice Palace. Motion to table by Lewis, seconded by Riley, and supported by a unanimous voice vote.

Absences

1.  None

Announcements

Next meeting is October 01, 2014

Adjournment Motion: Koren Second: Lewis at 3:00 p.m.

Caroline Bradshaw, YAB Secretary Matt Reedy, City Staff Advisor