HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-16Dryden Youth Commission
September 16, 2008
Minutes
Present: Tom Fuchs, JoEllen Bailey, Cynthia Waterman, Justin DiMatteo, InShik L,ee, Kim
Schenck, Kris Bennett, Mary Ann Sumner, Melissa Bianconi, Andrew Pierce
JoEllen called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Melissa introduced Andrew, her new assistant in
the Town Rec. Dept.
Minutes from June and August were approved unanimously with no revisions.
Monitoring No new monitoring updates
2009 Budget Review Kris distributed info on projected DYC revenue for 2009. County Youth
Services Dept. (CYS) will be providing funding for 2009 to make up for the anticipated cuts by
New York State; she yarned, however, that this will be for 2009 only. In addition, the County
Administrator included a 3.6% over- target request (on CYS funds) in his recommended budget
but until the Legislature approves the budget there is no guarantee it will survive. If the CYS
budget is approved without cuts, DYC would have $89,718 to allocate for 2009. DYC agreed to
make allocations based on this amount but also decided to prepare allocations based on $87,282
in case the OTR. is not approved.
Discussion of 2009 funding, requests and allocations JoEllen reported that she had received a
call from Dryden mayor Reba Taylor saying that the trustees would be reviewing a proposal by
Dryden Police Dept. to not request DYC funding for 2009; they would continue its in- school
programming without DYC funds (no word on the fate of the summer Jr. Police Academy.)
Reba invited JoEllen to the trustees meeting where this would be discussed. JoEllen did not
attend and the trustees approved the decision not to apply.
The DYC members reviewed each of the requests for 2009 funding. Kris explained that
the CCE OURS program has requested an increase since when it was first funded for 2008, they
brought funds into CCE that have since been used up. One new program has requested funding,
also through CCE, a youth horticulture apprentice program providing summer jobs for Dryden
Youth to work at the Ithaca Children's Garden. $3,000 is requested to fund 3 youth jobs; Kris
had clarified that if a partial award was made, $2,000 would fiend 2 jobs or $1,000 would fund 1
job. After discussion, the following allocations were proposed:
Program
Scenario A $89,718)
Scenario B $87,282
Freeville Youth Jobs
$6,000
$6,000
Dryden Youth Jobs
$5,509
$5,509
Brooktondale Day Cam
$15500
$1,000
CCE RYS
$58,607
$587311
CCE OURS
$123937
$12,937
Municipal jobs through CCE
$33165
$23525
CCE Youth Horticulture Aj2prentice Program
$2,000
$1,000
® Toni moved, Justin seconded, approval of Scenario A (providing county budget approves all
anticipated funds). Motion was accepted, unanimous. InShik moved, Tom seconded approval of
Scenario B (if the OTR is not approved in the county budget.) Motion was passed, unanimous.
Kris will wait to notify agencies /programs until county budget is approved, hopefully in Nov.
iMary Ann mentioned that the ToA,%n budget is very tight, there is a chance it may not be able to
provide its full thatch for the county and state funds which would reduce total funds available.
She will keep us posted.
Mary Aral also suggested that the DYC review its approach to seeking program applications.
She suggests the DYC could be more proactive in soliciting applications, using identified needs
to make decisions. DYC members pointed out that applicants were instructed to address needs in
their applications and Kris did solicit applications from throughout the community. We will put
this on the agenda for Oct. In addition, there was discussion about whether DYC funds should
stay in Dryden. (Example: the youth horticulture program provides jobs to Dryden youth but
the jobs are in Ithaca.) Melissa said that the Town could, in the future, use DYC funds for youth
jobs in Dryden.
OJ Book coupon ideas Kris' office is producing an updated OJ Guide to "teen Services and
Activities. It will include coupons; Kris asked for ideas on Dryden area businesses to approach
for coupons. DYC members made suggestions which Kris' office will follow up on.
Community Survey on Underage Drinkinp, Kris asked those present to complete a short surrey
on underage drinking. The info will contribute to a needs assessment. Dryden students (and
others in the county) will be taking a student survey in Oct. that will provide additional data.
Other Kris distributed Julie's OURS program report (Dave's had been mailed in advance.) The
'/z time program manager opening has been advertised, she anticipates interviewing to take place
in Oct. Kris also passed out info re. upcoming parenting classes to meet in Dryden. At the Oct.
meeting, there is still interest in getting more info on how some other communities use a
progiwn manager to support youth employment. Kris will ask Linda to present on this.
Melissa gave a brief report on rec. programming: fall football and cheerleading are underway.
Andrew reported that the first draft of'the master plan is expected to be ready in Sept. and all,are
eager to see it. The Rec. Dept. is starting to connect more with the environmental planner about
using Hammond Hill for youth programming, biking.
Next meeting of DYC will take place on Tues. Oct. 21,
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