HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-08-19® Dryden Youth Commission
August 1-9,2008
Minutes
Present: JoEllen Bailey, Stephanie McConnell, Kim Schenck, Kris Bennett, Mary Ann Sumner
JoEllen called the meeting to order at 6:40. Since no quorum was present, minutes were
reviewed but not accepted.
Reports from summer programs funded by DYC Nick Dunlop from Brooktondale Camp was
expected but did not attend the meeting. No one from Dryden Youth Jobs attended but Kim
reported on anecdotal feedback from parents she'd spoken with who were dissatisfied because
counselors were not actively involved enough with campers. Stephanie reported on behalf of
rreeville Youth Jobs. Hiring always requires a leap of faith since they don't know how many
youth will enroll in the camp. This year, many campers and staff returned. 3 of last year's C1T's
were hired as Jr. Counselors. New C1T's were hired. Lacey Hulslander, a counselor from last
year, served as director this year. She did a good job of transitioning to the position of authority,
handling situations as they arose (encouraging counselors to interact with students, dealing with
cell phone use). Lacey put out a weekly newsletter.
Kris monitored each of the 3 programs and shared her reports with the group. No other
monitoring was conducted.
Update on T. Dryden Recreation Master Plan Mary Ann reported that 2 public comment
sessions were held and an inventory of available resources was compiled. Consultants are
draii.ing a report. A stakeholder meeting was held; MaryAnn asked DYC for its input. Kris
suggested: finding ways of integrating youth employment into the plan; ideas include a youth
conservation corps- type of offering, youth helping with DPW, etc.;the need of the OURS
program for meeting space (including on -site storage); some RYS programs are expensive and
can't be offered as often as youth would like (such as archery); thinking about coordinating
Dryden camps, such as Town offering counselor training; intergenerational programming (such
as outdoor movie nights offered in other communities). When the draft report is ready, the
steering committee will review it and Mary Aim will report back.
Budget Update Kris reported that the County Youth Services Dept. will use one -time money to
maintain county /state contribution to DYC the same in 2009 as in 2008 but cautioned that cuts
will be likely in 2010. Kris reported that CCE is likely to request an increased amount for 2009
for several reasons: base salaries for program managers are rising, OURS budget was
insufficient (last year the program arrived with a fund balance that was used in 2008). Fuel
prices have increased. New program (see below) may be added.
CCI? Updates The van ordered for OURS has arrived. Kris distributed Dave's and Julie's
program reports ("tom's had been mailed.) Tom is starting grad, school and is leaving his
Dryden program manager position. There was discussion about filling his position (Kris and
Linda discussed blending his position with Julie's and seeing whether Julie was interested in
expanding her ours. Linda asked Julie, she is not interested in more hours.) DYC members
Odiscussed whether, in light of the likely reduction in funds in 2010, it made sense to hire a new
® person. DYC members were concerned about the loss of progranuning, especially since Tom's
offerings are so different from Dave's. Members would like to continue and expand on the
youth employment focus (Kris will ask CCE's Lansing program manager Dawn to attend our
Oct. meeting to describe her 10 hr /wk youth employment position) and decided they did want to
fill the position. Kris will ask Linda to advertise it; JoEllen volunteered to help with interviews.
Linda was contacted by V. Dryden Fire Dept. about collaborating on a Jr. Fire Academy
program next summer similar to Jr. Police Academy. Kris distributed an overview; DYC
members were excited by this idea. The Fire Dept. will not request funding for the program
(using volunteers); it will link with a CCE program manager for recruitment of youth, insurance,
snacks and program support. The program budget provides a T shirt to each youth, some fiends
may be needed for this if they do not find another source for free shirts.
Other Kim will be resigning her appointment to the DYC to focus on a new business. Kris
asked that she send a letter of resignation to the Village since that's who appointed her. Kim has
a possible replacement she will suggest to the Village.
Phui for Sept. meeting At the Sept. meeting we will review requests for funding for 2009.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
DYC Minutes Page 2 August 19, 2008