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DARTMOUTH YOUTH COMMISSION Present:
Gale Schultz, Lorraine Gagne, Deborah Smith,
Valerie Alves, Regrets:
Chairman Chris Broughton and Debra Brejcha 1.
Update on Youth Commission vacancy. 2.
Update on DartmouthYouth.com 3.
Old Business from the floor 1.
Review budget accounts:
2.
Begin discussion for Youth Advocate’s contract negotiation 3.
New Business from the floor. Enclosures: Youth
Commission “Notes” from December 11, 2002 Minutes Deborah
Smith agreed to chair tonight’s meeting due to the absence of Chairman
Christian Broughton. Deborah
Smith called the meeting to order at 7:19 P.M. ·
Ms.
Schultz asked if Ms. Alyson Bellora is the only applicant on file.
Mr. Lee stated that no other applicants are on file as of this date.
Mr. Lee noted that the Select Board appoints all Commissioners. They do however, inform the Commission of applicants on file.
After a period of discussion, the consensus of the Youth Commission was
that Alyson Bellora would be an asset to the Youth Commission. ·
Mr. Lee
stated that he continues to get positive feedback from parents who visit the Web
site. Not only are they impressed
with the site layout but utilize the many social services and family support
systems available. Old
Business from the floor: ·
Kevin
reported to the Commissioners that he met with Mr. Ed Iacaponi, Director of
Budget and Finance, to discuss renaming the Gift Account.
Mr. Iacaponi said the Gift Account can be named whatever the Commission
decides. The Gift Account is used
for families in need who reside in Dartmouth.
Page 1 of 4Ms.
Schultz suggested the Commission think about ways to market the Gift Account Youth
Advocate’s Report: ·
Kevin
reported that he has been busy working with two families who reside at the
Dartmouth Motor Inn. He also has
been busy with his regular workload and counseling clients.
Kevin stated that he has not worked directly with families at the Capri
Motel in Dartmouth since last year. If
the need arises, he is available. He
does work with young people from time to time who are living at the Capri Motel.
Kevin reported that he does collaborate with both Catholic Social
Services and the Inter- Church Council who administer a grant that supports
families at the Capri Motel. ·
Kevin
informed the Commissioners that before the holidays, Michael Gagne, Executive
Administrator, contacted him regarding a call that he received from the Director
of Kiddie Campus in Dartmouth. The
day care center Director informed Mr. Gagne that they had a number of children
whose families are either homeless or living in area shelters.
After meeting with Mr. Gagne, Kevin agreed to do what he could to help
gather food vouchers and clothing for children who attend Kiddie Campus.
Kevin made up a flyer that he
distributed to all town hall employees, asking for their help with donations
towards the “Christmas wish list.” Kevin
stated that the response from employees far exceeded his expectations. Mr. Lee stated that he has been
working with Fairhaven High intern Nicole Pitts to design a thank you card to
town hall employees and others who made a donation to the “Christmas wish
list” that Kevin organized. Kevin
was astonished with the generosity of people, whether in the form of monetary
gifts, food vouchers or new clothing. ·
Kevin has
met with Ms. Kim Hebert, a guidance counselor from Dartmouth Middle School, to
discuss creating a support group for girls in the 6th, 7th,
and 8th grades. Kevin
shared with Commissioners that research has shown that self esteem peaks with
female children at ages 10 and 11, and doesn’t recover until their 18th
or 19th Page 2 of 4 New
Business: Approval
of November 2002 and December 2002 Budget Reports: ·
Ms.
Schultz made a motion to accept the Budget Reports from November 2002 and
December 2002. Ms. Alves seconded
the motion. Voted unanimously. Kevin informed Commissioners that due
to the recent budget cuts, he has chosen not to renew three magazine
subscriptions that our office currently receives. Approval
of November 2002 Web site gift account and November 2002 gift account: ·
Ms.
Schultz made a motion to accept the November 2002 Web site gift account and the
November 2002 gift account. Ms.
Alves seconded the motion. Voted
unanimously. Mr. Lee requested that Justine Clarke,
clerk, send out an updated Gift Account Budget report to all Commissioners for
next month’s meeting. Youth
Advocate’s Contract Negotiations:
A motion was made by Lorraine Gagne to
put on the agenda for the next scheduled meeting, discussion of Mr. Lee’s
contract negotiations. Ms. Schultz
seconded the motion. Voted unanimously. New
Business from the floor:
Recently,
Ms. Glaser discussed with Mr. Lee the fund that was set up in memory of her late
husband, Alvin Glaser, which is under the care of Dartmouth High School.
The Alvin Glaser Memorial Fund at Dartmouth High School, is to be Page 3 of 4 expressed
to Kevin that she feels she has not been kept up-to-date on where and how the
money is being used. She expressed
concern that the money is not being used for needy families throughout the town,
regardless of what school they attend.
The
next meeting of the Dartmouth Youth Commission is scheduled for Wednesday,
February 5, 2003 in Room 318 of the Dartmouth Town Hall at 7:00 P.M. Ms.
Schultz made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. Gagne seconded the motion. Voted
unanimously at 9:00 P.M. |