CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA RIVERSIDE ROOM JANUARY 8, 2008 A Regular Meeting of the Youth Advisory Board of the City of Peoria, Arizona was convened at 8866 W Thunderbird Road in open and public session at 6:02 p.m. Members Present: Aya Nameth, Mychal McCormick, Amy Andelin, Tyler Ashcroft, Robert Belanger, Lili Fernandez, Julia Grose, Anthony Harrington, Jessica Hewitt, Kristen Matheson, Maggie Matheson, Kelly Quinn, Gilbert Romero, and Shelby Staley Members Absent: Jake Blevins-unknown, Anthony Durfey-unknown, Jared Hummel-excused, Chris Ramirez-unknown, Jane Wakefield- excused, and Colin Guzman-unknown Municipal Officials Present: Kevin Naughton, Teen Supervisor; Dara Giglio, Senior Office Assistant Audience: 0 MINUTES: A motion was made by Mychal McCormick to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2007, regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Kelly Quinn and, upon vote, carried unanimously. Disposition of Absence: Discussion and possible action to excuse the absences of; Jake Blevins-unknown, Anthony Durfey-unknown, Jessica Hewitt-unknown, Jared Hummel-excused, Kelly Quinn-unknown, Chris Ramirez-unknown, Gilbert Romero-unknown, and Jane Wakefield- excused from the December 11, 2007 meeting. A motion was made by Mychal McCormick not to excuse the members listed above for unknown reasons and to excuse those with reasons. The motion was seconded by Kelly Quinn and, upon vote, carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion and report from Aya Nameth and Mychal McCormick on Congree of Cities Discussion and report from Aya Nameth on Holiday Gift Giving Discussion and possible action on YAB participation in the annual Peoria Adaptive Recreation Sweetheart Dance A motion was made by Mychal McCormick to participate in the Peoria Adaptive Recreation Sweetheart Dance on Friday, February 8, 2008. The motion was seconded by Robert Belanger and, upon vote, carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and possible action on YAB participation in the annual Peoria Adaptive Recreation Sweetheart Dance A motion was made by Mychal McCormick to participate in the Peoria Adaptive Recreation Sweetheart Dance on Friday, February 8, 2008. The motion was seconded by Robert Belanger and, upon vote, carried unanimously. Discussion and possible action on YAB participation in the 2008 Youth Government Day A motion was made by Kristen Matheson to participate in the Youth Government Day on April 11, 2008. The motion was seconded by Mychal McCormick and, upon vote, carried unanimously. Discussion and possible action on attendance at the Youth Leadership Day at the capital No action was taken. REPORT FROM BOARD: None REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT LIAISON: None CALL TO PUBLIC: (NON-AGENDA ITEM): None ADJOURNMENT: Being no further business to come before the board, the meeting was duly adjourned at 6:36 p.m. ________________________________ Aya Nameth, Chairperson ________________________________ Dara Giglio, Senior Office Assistant