HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/2013Town of Southold Youth Bureau Board Minutes
June 03, 2013
YB Present: Elaine White, Costa Kokkinos, Cristina Witzke, Robert Duffin, Officer Bill Brewer,
Karen McLaughlin, Councilman Jim Dinizio, Jr., Councilman Bill Ruland and Phillip Beltz. Aisc
present, Sarah Benjamin. Excused/Absent: Jacob Branker, Sydney Campbell, Megan Demarest,
Irene Tsontakis-Bradley, Andrea Nyde99er, dillian Ruroede and Jeff Standish.
Approval of Minutes of May 06, 2013
Resource Directory: Phillip reported that Irene will finish proofing document and 500
copies will be printed before the end of the month.
Revised Youth Activities Survey Findings: Crissy provided analysis of findings that
included additional surveys from Mattituck students. While similar to the previous report,
information will assist efforts for future planning of youth activities.
Southold Youth Bureau Social Media Recommendations: Costa presented
suggestions for advancing information and enhancing communication to the public
regarding the Youth Bureau. Proposed recommendations would limit public interface with
each other, allowing questions and comments designated administrators (Costa and
Phillip) and other restrictions. Proposed social media outreach will be Facebook and
Twitter. Costa and Phillip will work with Councilman DiNizzio to prepare something in
writing for review by the Town Board for the June 18th work session.
Hamptons Collegiate Baseball Youth Bureau Night: Scheduled for Saturday, July 13th
7:00 p.m. at Cochran Park. It is the All Star Game and the Youth Bureau will provide
refreshments and popcorn. Bob suggested allowing patrons the ability to make donations
because last year many people wanted to contribute.
SC Summer Works: The Town has requested four employment slots (3 Dept. of Public
Works and 1 Human Resource Ctr.) and will work with CAST to identify several
participants for the program.
Review of Youth Advisory Council Membership: Tabled, Phillip will speak with school
liaisons about filling vacancies due to graduating seniors.
FYh The North Fork Alliance will discuss "Evidence-Based Prevention Programs" on
June 5th at 8:45 a.m. at Greenport High School.
Other: Elaine requested status of mental health services for teens. Karen suggested
contacting Kristie Golden of South Oaks and will forward contact information to Phillip.
Next Meeting Date: Monday, July 8th at 5:00 p.m. Human Resource Center in Mattituck.
Note: There will be no meeting in August.
Respectfully Submitted, Phillip Beltz