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Home My WebLink AboutMN-YB-1996-05-13 ITHACA YOUTH BUREAU ADVISORY BOARD Minutes of May 13, 1996 Attendance: Jack Sherman, Cathy Currier, David Delchamps, Joan Spielholz, Deb Traunstein, Gino Bush. Staff: Allen Green, Marilyn Hall Allen relayed the sad news that Leslie Cohen passed away on May 2nd. Leslie was 53 and had been ill for some time. Leslie, a talented artist, had taught at Montessori for years. The board extends their deepest sympathy to Sam and his family. We will inform everyone when a date is set for a memorial service I. The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Chair Jack Sherman. Approval of minutes from April 8th meeting were unanimously carried. H. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 1) Director's Report - Cutia Building Tour- Allen conducted a tour of our renovated space describing the acoustic tiles, new gym pads, banners and hanging perforated acoustical panels, all combined with a new window wall in the gym area. Allen explained the costly ground source heat pump system (23 dug wells, each 300' deep in a closed loop system) that is projected to cost less for maintaining over a 20 yr. period. Allen also had the privilege of demonstrating the new computer system which shows a schematic view of the existing temperature, well fields, heat zones, circulating water system. The high tech calendar feature allows zones to be set in an occupied or unoccupied mode allowing a high degree of control for setting the temperature in an energy saving mode during after work hours and holidays. - ECHO Update-the Common Council resolution of January 3rd is not intended to require the City Attorney's signature on individual transactions. A listing of Youth Bureau trust and agency accounts was distributed. - Youth Bureau Wish List was distributed. Outside items include: need big signs indicating IYB building, (suggestion to use inexpensive vinyl letters attached to glass in gym area near roof), portable sign board to announce programs, a play structure for the lawn, a gardening area for children, and new bike racks. Inside items include: storage cabinets with corkboard on front to store supplies and display children's work in activities room; (question raised if there is a system in place now that protects computers in offices). A new counter on wheels is being built for the atrium. Atrium will be more portable with room dividers, rugs, chairs and a sofa to create a waiting room, moveable meeting and activity spaces; earl*childhood play equipment to create a Tot Spot programs using the gym on weekday mornings and possibly weekends; a good lockable piano on wheels; changing tables for the downstairs bathrooms; and a cart for moving folding chairs. The wish list will be kept on file for future referral. Julie Conley Holcomb City Clerk ITHACA YOUTH BUREAU ADVISORY BOARD Agenda for Monday, June 10, 1996 Meeting Ithaca Youth Bureau Building 1 James L. Gibbs Dr. First Floor Activities Room 7:30 I. Call to order/welcome new members/approval of minutes PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Kiwanis Baseball, Tim Little, Supervisor 7:35 II. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 1) Director - IYB Organizational Structure: long term planning issues The Echo/Scholarships/Endowments: process for working with the board - Need for a walkway between IHS/Boynton and the IYB - Skateboarding proposal 2) Recreation Items General Recreation: New Program proposals: TOT SPOT (Linda Cimakasky will present proposal) Spring and Summer program updates (written) Cass Park: Kiddie pool update Ice Rink: energy savings proposal, fees, long term capital project, review committee - Mayor's Ad Hoc Study Committee Recreation Mainstreaming Program: - Spring and Summer program updates 3) Youth Development Delinquency Prevention Grant Updae Summer Jobs Program Expansions Effect of proposed minimum wage changes Video report on the BJM/Caroline Outings Group 4) Membership Opening for Vice-Chair Liaisons Updates 8:45 IV. BOARD COMMENTSMSSUES 8:50 V. OLD BUSINESS 9:00 VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT Cass Park Kiddie Pool - The City Electrician has concerns regarding a potentially dangerous condition at the kiddie pool. He feels the design of the underground pumps and electrical equipment enclosed in the stainless steel housing is not safe. A referral will be made to arrange for an inspection and modification might be costly. 2) Recreation - Alice prepared a handout with information on Spring and Summer programs, Skateboard Park update, sand volleyball court proposal and the R.M.S. program. (See attached). 3) Youth Development Delinquency Prevention grant update- Allen distributed an abbreviated segment of the narrative describing the Delinquency Prevention Board's beginning, the problems this project addresses illustrating the dropout and suspension rates, and target population. The goal is to reduce juvenile delinquency through assisting young people to be more successful in school; dropout prevention and reducing the frequency and nature of out of school suspension. Primary partners include G.I.A.C., the Ithaca city School District, the Ithaca Youth Bureau, the Tompkins County Youth Bureau and the Community Dispute Resolution Center. The next step: staff of the Division of Criminal Justice ranks proposals and makes recommendation to their Board for programs to be funded. If our proposal makes it through the first cut, then staff will travel to New York City on June 27th to meet with the DCJS and actually will at the time of presentation know the results. Allen will be happy to share the full 99 page document with anyone thats interested. Town of Ithaca Youth Conservation Corps Proposed Expansion - last year the Town of IthacaNillage of Lansing Youth Conservation Corps built a play structure in the Village of Lansing. The Town of Ithaca has new ideas for this year and want to hire additional youth which will involve an amendment to the budget. Allen will keep the board informed. - One to One Volunteer Recognition Week- Mayor Alan J. Cohen visited and mingled at the Youth Bureau's One to One Picnic on May 4th and at this time proclaimed April 29th- May 4th as One to One Friendship week. - Channel 7 has been airing the following interviews of various people in the community already involved in One-to-One programs. 1) Talked with adult volunteer local firefighter,Tom Deis, and his Young Friend. 2) Spoke with 1-Ps Joan Jackson at Southside's Focus Group and Dan Creskoff, volunteer. 3) Interviewed 2 Young Friends from the same family and their Adult Friends at Ithaca Youth Bureau. 4) John Bailey, One to One Supervisor, his Young Friend and parent talked about their experience with 1-1. "Friends Like You are Hard to Find" posters are available for members to distribute throughout the community celebrating friendship through the Ithaca Youth Bureau's One to One Program. 4) Recreation Mainstreaming Services Camp Iroquois will run July 8 through August 2 this year out of Dewitt Middle School for children 7-16. Aides will be able to assist children with disabilities at Cass Camp, F Stewart Park, and possibly GIAC and other day camps. 5) Membership - The Board is still seeking recruitment for the vice-chair position vacancy. Tom Hanna is still our Common Council laision rep. - We will ask the Board of Public Works to appoint a new representative to our board. Alice Miller has resigned. We will write a letter to Alice thanking her for her many years of dedication, wisdom, and insight shared while on our Board. Meeting adjourned 9:10 p.m.