CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA RIVERSIDE ROOM NOVEMBER 20, 2007 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 6:34 p.m. Members Present: Aya Nameth, Amy Andelin, Tyler Ashcroft, Robert Belanger, Lili Fernandez, Jared Hummel, Kristen Matheson, Maggie Matheson, and Jane Wakefield Members Absent: Mychal McCormick-vacation, Jake Blevins-unknown, Anthony Durfey-unknown, Julia Grose-work, Anthony Harrington-unkown, Jessica Hewitt-unknown, Kelly Quinn-unknown, Chris Ramirez-unknown, Gilbert Romero-unknown, and Shelbie Staley-sick. Municipal Officials Present: Kevin Naughton, Teen Supervisor; JeNina Alvarez, Administrative Assistant Audience: 0 MINUTES: A motion was made by Jared Hummel to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2007, 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-sisters birthday, Jake Blevins-unknown, Anthony Durfey-unknown, Anthony Harrington-unknown, Kristen Matheson-volleyball, Maggie Matheson-volleyball, Chris Ramirez- unknown, Jane Wakefield-swim meet, Dale Buchart-unknown, and Colin Guzman-unknown from the October 9, 2007 meeting. A motion was made by Tyler Ashcroft not to excuse the member listed above for unknown reasons and to excuse those with reasons. The motion was seconded by Jared Hummel and, upon vote, carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion and possible action of future City Board Meetings and recruit volunteers to attend meetings. No action was taken. Discuss and take possible action on Talent Surge 2008 fund raiser. A motion was made by Jared Hummel to host a 2008 Talent Surge Fundraiser in May 2008 to be held at Rio Vista Recreation Center. The motion was seconded by Robert Belanger and, upon vote, carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: Report and discussion from Aya Nameth on National League of Cities, Congress of Cities. Aya Nameth reported on National League of Cities trip. Discussion and possible action on participation in the Christmas Angels program. A motion was made by Tyler Ashcroft to spend $1000 on two families for the Christmas Angels program, shop for the presents on December 22, 2007 and deliver presents on December 23, 2007 The motion was seconded by Kristen Matheson and, upon vote, carried unanimously. REPORT FROM BOARD: Board is interested in new ideas for fundraising and being involved in the community. 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 7.11 p.m. ________________________________ Aya Nameth, Chairperson ________________________________ JeNina Alvarez, Administrative Assistant