Town of Windsor Locks

Youth Services Bureau Advisory Board

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Members Present: Tracy Rasmussen, Missy Pascarelli, Sergeant Sebastian Garofalo, Paul Kindall, Wende Cooper, David Wrabel, Gabrielle Sobilo, Abby Piotrowicz, Director Sarah Maffiolini

Members Absent: Charlotte Wiggett, Jayson Wiggett, Robyn O’Brien, Collin O’Brien, Kelly Hernandez.

Meeting Called to Order: Chairperson Rasmussen called the meeting to order at 3:45 p.m.

Introductions: Newly appointed board members were introduced; Wende Cooper, David Wrabel, Gabrielle Sobilo, Abby Piotrowicz. Resignation of Ashley Arsenal and Pauline Taylor (recording secretary) was presented.

Approval of May 2014 and August 2014 Minutes: Board members made numerous corrections to the May and August 2014 Minutes.

Corrections May 2014 Minutes:

Paragraph Members Present – Sara changed to Sarah

Paragraph BOE Presentation – Bonnie Smith , changed to Bonnie Smith,

reception.. changed to reception.

Paragraph Bylaws –

Ms. Rasmussen changed to Chairperson Rasmussen,

Vice chairwomen of the Youth Commission changed to vice chairperson of the Youth Advisory Board

Position of Vice Chairwomen changed to position of Vice Chairperson

Bye Laws Committee, and the Finance Committee (no period) changed to Bylaws Committee, and the Finance Committee.

Paragraph Connecting Cops and Kids – Her Director’s Report to her director’s report

Paragraph Spring Festival – Ms , Maffiolini changed to Ms Maffiolini

…for the Residents changed to for the residents

…named after Janet Taylor, who was killed by a drunk driver changed to…named after Jenna Taylor, who was killed in a drunk driving accident.

Paragraph LEAD Camp – Camp Councilors changed to Camp Counselors.

Paragraph Finance – CASAC Grant Money will be spent up by the end of June. SDE Enhancement Grant will also be used up by the end of June changed to CASAC grant money will be spent by the end of the June. SDE Enhancement grant will also be spent by the end of June.

Corrections August 2014 Minutes:

Paragraph members present – Ms Rasmussen to Ms. Rasmussen. Sergeant Sebastian Garofalo was present at the meeting but not included in the attendance.

Paragraph Leadership Camp – Pacey Park changed to Pesci Park.

Paragraph Fall Programs – Freshman tours, and… changed to Freshman tours and…

…guide to 6th Grade lunch…changed to …guide to 6th grade lunch…

American red Cross changed to American Red Cross

...children are by themselves .changed o children are by themselves.

Paragraph Community Survey Action Plan – Ms Hernandez changed to Ms. Hernandez

…real life stories in Windsor Locks as well as other places it starts at home not a community , but a parents, cracking down on more rules monitoring, alcohol at community events. Ms. Rasmussen said that for the next meeting they should find out what programs already exist, as well as proposed programs broken down into … changed to …real life stories in Windsor Locks as well as other places. It starts at home, not in the community, but as parents they need to crack down on rules, and monitoring alcohol at community events. Ms. Rasmussen said for the next meeting they should find out what programs already exist, as well as proposed broken down into…

“5.” above 5.Finances needs to be removed.

Paragraph Grants – resubmitted both State grants due the thirtieth of October changed to resubmitted both State grants which were due the thirtieth of October.

Fall newsletter donated by Windsor Locks Police Department changed to Fall Newsletter donated by Windsor Locks Police Union.

Paragraph Wolf Pack – They can be sold for anywhere between 10 and 20 dollars changed to They can be sold for anywhere between $10 and $20 dollars.

Paragraph Schedule future meetings dates – October 15 changed to October 16

December 20 should be deleted.

These errors have been corrected and posted.

Motion to pass May and August Minutes with corrections:

Sebastian Garofalo Seconded by Missy Pascarelli

Motion passed unanimously

Old Business:

  1. Action Plan – Ms. Hernandez will report out on results of the Wellness Coalition Community Survey at future meetings.
  2. Wolf Pack Fundraiser – Will not happen this year but try again next summer for tickets. Mr. Wrabel said he can get discounted tickets.
  3. Family Bingo Night – 70 people attended the October event.
  4. Pioneer Women – Ms. Piotrowicz reported that the program has benefited her in a positive way and she has made many friends in the program.
  5. Adventure Bound – The program is seeking new members. Suggestions of video games nights to attract youth to join.

New Business:

  1. The Youth Services Bureau office will be moving from second floor of Town Hall to the first floor in the previous probate office. Move in date is expected around the New Year.
  2. Adventure Bound, Pioneer Women, Youth Leadership Council are all in full swing.
  3. YSB and the Youth Librarian Ms. Sobilo have collaborated with several events and will continue to into the 2015 school year.

Finances:

  1. CASAC grant was submitted and approved. Check has been deposited into account for $3,105. At the CASAC Annual Awards Night WL YSB received two mini grants totaling $500.00
  2. YSB Director is working with Finance Department to bring all accounts current.

Other Concerns:

  1. The YSB Advisory Board Recording Secretary position needs to be filled.
  2. Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of every month at 3:30.

Adjournment: A motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:18 p.m. was Mr. Wrabel and seconded by Ms. Cooper. Motion passed.

Submitted by Sarah Maffiolini,

Youth Services Director