CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA WEST BROOK ROOM MARCH 11, 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 6:07 p.m. Members Present: Mychal McCormick, Amy Andelin, Tyler Ashcroft, Robert Belanger, Julia Grose, Anthony Harrington, Gilbert Romero, and Shelby Staley. Members Absent: Aya Nameth-unknown, Jake Blevins-unknown, Lili Fernandez-unknown, Jessica Hewitt-unknow, Jared Hummel-unknown, Kristen Matheson-unknown, Maggie Matheson-unknown, Kelly Quinn- unknown, Chris Ramirez-unknown, , and Jane Wakefield-unknown. Municipal Officials Present: Kevin Naughton, Teen Supervisor, JeNina Alvarez, Administrative Assistant Audience: 0 MINUTES: A motion was made by Robert Belanger to approve the minutes of the February 5, 2008, regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Tyler Ashcroft and, upon vote, carried unanimously. Disposition of Absence: Discussion and possible action to excuse the absences of; Amy Andelin-unknown, Jake Blevins-unknown, Anthony Durfey-unknown, Chris Ramirez-unknown, Julia Grose-unknown, Colin Guzman-unknown, and Anthony Harrington-unknown from the February 5, 2008 meeting. A motion was made by Tyler Ashcroft not to excuse the members listed above for unknown reasons and to excuse those with reasons. The motion was seconded by Robert Belanger and, upon vote, carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion and update on Youth Government Day Committees The board discussed the progress for each committee. The shirt committee described the shirts. The speaker committee explained that their speaker cannot make it and are still looking for another one. The MOC Council committee discussed possible topics. Discussion was had about needing students to participate as well. Discussion and possible action on attending the Spring Leadership Retreat The Board discussed possible dates for a Spring Retreat. The Board will check schedules and make motion at next meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and possible action on attending the Boards and Commissions Recognition Dinner on May 9, 2008. The Board discussed attending the dinner. 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 6:19 p.m. ________________________________ Aya Nameth, Chairperson ________________________________ JeNina Alvarez, Administrative Assistant