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Home My WebLink About2003-09-23® 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, DYC Minutes Page "17wo September 23, 2003