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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-14Dryden Youth Commission Minutes, September 14, 2010 Present: Justin DiMatteo, JoFllen Bailey, Cynthia Waterman, Stephanie McConnell, Jeff Walkuski,lnShik Lee, Kris Bennett, Melissa Bianconi Justin called the meeting to order at 6:35, new member Jeff Walkuski was welcomed. Kris will try to arrange a time to meet with Jeff to give him background orientation. Minutes from August were approved with corrections. Updates: Dryden Youth Fair (Justin) Justin, JoFllen and Stephanie monitored a DYC table at this event on Sept. 11 at the fire hall; the first part of the event conflicted with a soccer clinic so attendance was not large. However it was a positive networking opportunity and also good visibility for DYC. Recreation (Melissa): Very busy; fall programs are underway or in planning. Two, 3 & 5 k. fun nrns, hosting cheerleading competition (10 towns), flag football. Working on capital improvement grant process to provide town infrastructure funding for 4 community centers (Varna, Etna, Ellis Hollow, Dryden Cafe); process is handled thru Rec. Commission. Youth Development Task Force (Justin): hosting Search Institute for a full day ((8:30 — 3:30) workshop on Oct. 2 at Dryden High; DYC invited to attend. Justin distributed handouts describing Search Institute's 40 Developmental Asset approach to youth development. Some ® members requested more details about Oct. 2; Kris will scan & send the save the date card. Municipal Youth Services Celebration (Kris): Reminder about the Sept. 29 event; DYC will receive recognition. InShik will check her schedule to see if she can attend. Other (InShik): InShik and Cynthia will attend the Sept. 15 Town Board meeting to present the 2009 DYC annual report. Budget updates: Kris distributed the projected 2011 revenue and funding requests by programs. The county administrator is proposing the elimination of all county funds for municipal youth development programming as well as other cuts affecting countywide youth programs. If this is ultimately adopted by the county legislature, it will mean the loss of $30,969 that DYC had anticipated for 2011. (If this happens and the Town contribution holds at the 2010 level, it would mean only $48, 114 for DYC for 2011.) All are encouraged to advocate with their county legislators and to get the word out about this. For example, the Dryden Youth Development Task Force is working under the assumption that existing programs will continue; they may be allies in advocating for restoration. Additionally, since Town funds are provided to match county funds, the elimination of county funds could affect the Town contribution. Melissa reported that Mary Ann Sumner has put, in her 2011 budget, the same level of town funding ($44,252) as was in 2010. This still must be approved by the Town Board. Justin asked Melissa to thank Mary Ann on behalf of the DYC for her support. In light of the funding uncertainty, the DYC decided to proceed with allocations with certain assumptions: • Town Will contribute $443252 • County will not eliminate its funds for 2011 and $$30,969 (plus $975 one -time) will be available • State fiinding levels have not yet been released; Kris' best guess is $2887 for 2011. • If either of these assumptions does not prove to be true, DYC will reevaluate/ reallocate later in 2010. Discussion of 2011 funding requests; allocations: vote: Kris gave clarifying information for several of the funding applications. The V. Dryden application arrived late, not allowing for time to clarify. In light of the elimination in 2010 of county municipal jobs funding for local youth employment; DYC reached consensus to support local youth development programs before supporting local youth employment programs. Any youth employment support will depend on funding available. DYC looked at youth employment requests carefully; V. Dryden funding would support 2 full -time summer jobs; V. Freeville funding would support 7 jobs at summer camp; CCE municipal jobs would support youth helpers for paid program managers as well as 3 youth jobs at Southworth Library. Stephanie moved, Cynthia seconded the following funding scenario: Program 2011 request 2011 allocation tentative V. Freeville Youth Jobs $5,200 $4,500 V. Dryden Youth .lobs $4,300 $3,700 Brooktondale Day Cam $750 $730 Cornell Coop. Extension — RYS $55,204 $55.204 Cornell Coop. Extension — OURS $12,937 $12,937 Cornell Coop. Extension — Municipal Jobs $29012 $2,012 TOTAL $815195 $793083 Motion carried, unanimous. Other: InShik distributed brochures from TC3.b1z highlighting new courses on green energy technology; she is the program coordinator. Please spread the word. Neat meeting: Will take place Oct. 191 6:30 PM at Town Hall. CCE staff are scheduled to attend, Kris will confirm. rout /dFydnycJagixirninsl2010 /sept minutes