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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-23® Dryden Youth Commission
September 23, 2003
Minutes
Present: Jean Simmons, Kristen Blackman, Tracy Kurtz, Walt Matyjas, Eric McConnell, Kris Bennett, Nita
Baldwin Excused: Alan Macomber
Jean called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm. Minutes from July were approved,
Budget update: Kris reported that things have changed since June when the DYC reviewed the funding
anticipated for 2004 that showed the same support from the County and a small reduction from NYS,
Since then the County Legislature requested that County Administrator Steve Whicher prepare a budget
showing a tax increase of no more than 5% (the 05% scenario "). In order to do this Steve asked all depts.
to submit budget scenarios showing 50% and 100% reductions in their county funding. The County Youth
Services Dept. (CYS) 50% scenario spread reductions across the broad areas of its budget but when Steve
put together his 5% scenario, he cut all funding from the municipal youth services (MYS) area which would
eliminate all county funding to commissions and local programs. This is not Steve's recommended budget
which would result in a 26% tax increase and which does not significantly cut the CYS budget, Legislators
have told the CYS dept, that they want to hear from constituents about their feelings on the budget: how
much of a tax increase are they willing to support vs. what programs should be continued or cut. Kris
passed out: a schedule of upcoming meetings around the budget, a list of legislators, facts about youth
served in CYS programs, research on the value of youth programs, ways for volunteers to advocate. Since
the legislature has not proposed any cuts it's important to let them know what you value and support, rather
® than saying ffirestore funds." A note from the County Youth Services Board: if cuts to the CYS budget are
required they plan to spread them evenly among program areas (agencies, administration, MYS, etc) rather
than following the 5% scenario which eliminates one program. So unless the Legislature specifically
eliminates MYS or completely cuts CYS funding, there should be some funding available. But how much?
In light of the uncertain funding for 2004 Kris suggested that the DYC prepare 2 funding scenarios: one
with a budget of $78,386 (no cuts), another with a budget of $60,769 (25% reduction), She suggested
holding off on notifying programs of their funding until there's a clearer picture of what the DYC budget will
be. Also, at Kris' suggestion, CCE held off on hiring a replacement for Carissa. If cuts are needed it would
be a shame to lay off someone who'd just been hired. The Town of Dryden needs a request from the DYC
for next year as it is preparing its budget now.
Review and discussion of 2004 funding proposals: Kris pointed out that no request was received from the
After School Skating Program this year. It's very likely that DYC funding can be replaced by Dryden
Recreation Dept, funding for this program, per Jennifer Glaab, Kris has shared this with Diane Hill. Kris
met with Linda Schoffel, Allen Green and Ric Dietrich about YCC - would a CCEIIYB collaboration provide
a better, less expensive program? Is CCE interested in submitting its own request for a similar program?
Ultimately CCE decided that initial set up for a program could not be done less expensively and did not
submit a proposal. .
Kris passed out a budget worksheet showing funding allocations for 2003, funding requests for 2004
(including 4 new programs), full budget and 25% reduced budget. DYC should probably wait to notify
programs until 2004 budget is clearer. Note: no money listed under municipal jobs; DYC typically allocates
some funds for this purpose. DYC members discussed all requests and made the following decisions:
Program
Request
Recommendation
Recommendation
Comments
if full budget
if 25% reduced
Finding Our Strengthf
$1,063
$11063
$1,063
All liked this program and thought it picked up
Finding Our Voices
some of what Carissa used to do.
Student Historians -
$1,173
$0
$0
Doesn't target youth at risk, middle schaolers or
DeWitt Historical Soc.
build social skills (independent work).
Coddington Commun.
$600
$600
$600
Sounds good; skill building + job related; kids
Center CIT's
move from participants to staff positions
CCE- Landscape
$10400
$1,400
$1,400
Nice skill building and employment related; could
Training for Youth
donations for tools for youth be found?
Brooktondale Camp
$1,000
$10000
3100
Want to continue support since both some
campers and counselors are from D den.
Freeville Youth Jobs
$6,650
$6,538
$61538
Want to continue support for the youth jobs
provided.
Dryden Youth Jobs
$1,938
$1,938
31,938
Though they didn't hire 3,d youth this summer as
funded; want to continue funding Louth jobs.
Police & Community
$4,600
$4,600
$4,600
Positive- Jr. Police Academy; still not convinced
DYC should be funding classroom visits
Youth Cons, Corps
$138357
$13,357
s0
Conditions set: IYB must 1) work harder to find
projects 2) report to DYC in Jan. with project
ideas 3) connect with local Dryden officials to
solicit project ideas 4) include some youth at risk
as part of a blended group of participants 5)
provide update in Apr. or May to DYC on project
ideas and hiring.
CCE- RYS
$47,882
$45,882
$33,882
Biggest part of the budget; if 112 time position
isn't filled right away there should be cost
savings (1 yr. only). Under 25% reduced, cut
back to 1 FTE job.
Municipal jobs
nla
$12958
$9,748
25% reduced: replace lost YCC jobs with more
local youth jobs. Will need to allow for CCE staff
time to facilitate placements.
Above scenarios moved; seconded; unanimously approved.
Due to late hour, meeting was adjourned at 10;00 without completing the agenda, Next meeting will be
Oct. 21, 7 pm at Dryden Town Hall. CCE staff Dave Hall and Linda Schoffel will attend,
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