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Town of Southold Youth Bureau Board
Minutes of February 02, 2009
Present:
Officer William Brewer, Tom Rabbitt, Jeanine Warns, Louise Hug, Elaine White, Jim
Gorman, Bonnie Mazzaferro, Jessica Benedicto, Lauren Salmiery, Nick Piacente, Diane Mollica, Irene
Tsontakis-Bradley, Councilman William Ruland, Karen McLaughlin and Phillip Beltz.
Review of January 5th Minutes:
Approved.
Report of Subcommittees:
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Youth Outreach and Representation-In the absence of Barbara Sheryll, Phillip reported that the
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is working on several initiatives: talent show, fashion show,
Global Youth Service day to name a few.
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Events- Nothing to report.
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Resource Directory- With Irene not present; Phillip reported that a first draft will be reviewed by
the subcommittee after the meeting.
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Internships and Employment-Tom Rabbit reported that he and Phillip attended a meeting with
school representatives and the Youth Bureau will support their efforts, including the
development of high school internships within the Town of Southold government, see below.
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Fundraising: No report in the absence of Jeff Standish.
Subcommittee Membership
: A list was circulated to determine subcommittee participation.
Global Youth Service Day:
Phillip reported that a community activity will be developed for
Global Youth Service Day (April 24-26), possibly in partnership with other community service groups.
Recreation Center Renovation Update:
Phillip reported that the interior renovation is almost
complete. Nick stated the YAC will further discuss plans for painting the mural at tonight’s meeting.
Development of Goals and Objectives for 2009:
Phillip reported that subcommittees should
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formulate goals and objectives no later than March 31. Subcommittees should be prepared to meet
after the next meeting date or in advance to develop items they wish to achieve for 2009. This will be
discussed at the April meeting.
Town of Southold High School Internship Opportunities:
Phillip reported that he will meet with Department Heads to foster summer internship opportunities.
OCFS Report:
Phillip submitted an Office for Children and Family Services Youth Bureau program application and
narrative to Suffolk County Youth Bureau articulating successes of 2008 and anticipated outcomes for
2009. Several Board members requested copies of the report.
New York State Youth Bureau Funding:
Phillip reported that the NY State budget, as proposed, has
been significantly cut and counties will be asked to comingle intervention and prevention services
through competitive block grant funding. Legislator Romaine contacted him to voice his support of
Youth Bureau funding for the North Fork.
Term Expiration/Renewals:
Phillip informed members whose terms will expire in March 31, 2009.
He will forward an email requesting members to reply if they wish to remain on the Board and serve a
two year term.
Next Meeting Date:
Monday, March 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at the Human Resource Center in Mattituck.
Respectfully Submitted,
Phillip Beltz
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