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Minutes 08-01-07 MINUTES OF THE YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROJECT MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 1, 2007 AT 4:30 P.M. AT THE MADSEN CENTER BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Present: Jose Rodriguez, Vice Mayor, Boynton Beach Stacey Robinson, Coordinator Buck Buchanan, Board Member, Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce James Kidd, Principal, South Tech Community Academy School Lt. Kelly Harris, Boynton Beach Police Department Tana Ebbole, CEO, Children's Services Council, PBC Absent: Mikel Jones, Mikel D. Jones, P.A. Myra Jones, President Ridgewood Hills Neighborhood Association Robert Taylor, CFO, Bethesda Memorial Hospital Lena Rahming, Director Boynton Beach Child Care Center Lisa Bright, Executive Director, Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Elivio Serrano, Vice President Programs, United Way of Palm Beach County Laura Elena Santos, Marketing Coordinator, Lapalma News Kathleen Perry, Principal, Boynton Beach Community High School Beverly Johnson, Executive Director, YMCA Robin Johnson, Director of Outreach & Improvement Services, Palm Beach Community College I. Welcome and Opening Comments Jose Rodriguez, Chair of the Youth Violence Prevention Project (YVVP), called the meeting to order at 4:38 p.m. II. Roll Call The Recording Secretary called the roll and declared a quorum was present. VI. Chairman's Comments (Taken out of order) A. Introduction of YVPP Coordinator Chair Rodriguez introduced Stacey Robinson, the new YVPP Coordinator, who was welcomed by all. Meeting Minutes yvpp Boynton Beach, Florida August 1, 2007 III. Introduction of Guests Chair Rodriguez introduced Brian Miller, Chair, Community Relations Board (CRB), who was invited to address a proposal through the Community Relations Board to collaborate with the YVPP. IV. Agenda Approval Chair Rodriguez requested the following items be added to the agenda: Presentation by Mr. Miller, under New Business; and the Strategic Plan, under Old Business. Motion Ms. Ebbole moved to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Kidd seconded the motion that passed unanimously. V. Approval and/or additions to the minutes of July 18, 2007 Executive Committee meeting. This item was not addressed VII. Old Business A. Seed Funding Report and Recommendations (revisited from July 18, 2007 meeting) A letter was to be developed outlining the manner in which funding to Mad Dads, Juvenile Transition Center and the Community Development Foundation would be utilized. Ms. Robinson would work with Ms. Johnson to draft the letters, and Mr. Taylor would review the letters. The $10,000 funding was intended to assist these organizations in planning programs and understanding the concepts of measurable outcomes and accountability. In addition to the $10,000 funding provided to the organizations referred to above, the YVPP also fully funded Mad Dads. Ms. Ebbole provided samples of contracts and letters containing necessary criteria. Ms. Robinson would telephone Ms. Johnson with regard to the contract. Chair Rodriguez advised the Steering Committee would be meeting on August 23, 2007 at Workforce Alliance. He noted the function of the Steering Committee was to make project recommendations to the Executive Committee. It would be necessary to organize the Steering Committee as soon as possible. 2 Meeting Minutes yvpp Boynton Beach, Florida August 1, 2007 c. Update on Heart of Boynton Intergenerational Gathering event, July 28, 2007 (taken out of order) Chair Rodriguez advised he attended the event, as did Ms. Perry, Lt. Kelly Harris and Mr. Miller. The event was well attended and, in addition to Boynton Beach students, included students from other areas as well. YVPP members approached youths as they walked by the booth. The members advised youths of the program and discussed participation in the Teen Council. As applications were not available at the event, Ms. Perry prepared a list of interested teens. Ms. Robinson would contact Ms. Perry to obtain the list. Chair Rodriguez also conversed with Dr. Blake, who would appreciate assistance pertaining to at-risk teens who had dropped out of school. Chair Rodriguez pointed out to Dr. Blake YVPP's intention to communicate with the teens and establish programs. Dr. Blake would provide a list of the at-risk youth. Ms. Robinson spoke with Daniel Gibson, United Way of PBC, who offered assistance in this endeavor. Chair Rodriguez visited the Community Development Foundation, a Haitian-driven organization, located on Woolbright Road. Chair Rodriguez advised Mr. Cataldo, of the Foundation, expressed disappointment in that the Foundation was not fully funded. Following a review of Mr. Cataldo's proposal, it was determined the Foundation did not meet the criteria required for full funding. Chair Rodriguez suggested the committee communicate with the Foundation in order to help them understand the intent of the RFP. The purpose of the $10,000 funding was to assist the Foundation in shaping and planning programs the committee believed to be appropriate. Strategic Plan (added item) Mr. Serrano was to have e-mailed dates for the Strategic Planning session. However, Chair Rodriguez had not received this information. Ms. Robinson advised she spoke with Mr. Serrano. He did not provide any dates, but advised the information would be forthcoming as to the facilitator for the Strategic Planning session. Ms. Robinson commented she would follow up on this issue. B. Discusison of Proposed Teen Activities and Improvements at Ezell Hester "Youth Empowerment" Center (revisited from July 18, 2007 meeting) This item was not addressed. 3 Meeting Minutes yvpp Boynton Beach, Florida August 1, 2007 VIII. New Business Brian Milller, Chair, CRB, discussed a presentation entitled "Violent Crimes Task Force" given in February 2007 at the Village Royale on the Green condominium complex. The presentation was made by the Sheriff's Office, and the objective was to provide information and increase awareness as to the existence of gangs in Boynton Beach and the violence associated therewith. Mr. Miller had attempted to schedule the presentation at a CRB meeting. Communications were received, and Mr. Miller learned of the YVPP's interest in collaborating with the CRB on gang violence. Ms. Ebbole advised she had viewed the presentation, which was offered from a law enforcement perspective. The committee believed the presentation would provide the audience with a view of the manner in which the issue was addressed by law enforcement, and would increase awareness of the committee's objectives and goals while gaining support for funding of these programs. Mr. Miller advised the "Violent Crimes Task Force" video would be presented at the September 26, 2007 City Commission meeting. Chair Rodriguez suggested Ms. Robinson act as the point person to organize the presentation of the video, to be followed by a crime prevention presentation by the committee. The committee discussed distributing flyers and sending mail blasts to organizations, churches and neighborhood associations with regard to the presentation. Also discussed were possible costs associated with the presentation, including refreshments and flyers. The committee suggested the Boynton Beach Police Department partner with YVPP on the presentation. Lt. Harris advised the Police Department had assigned an officer to the Palm Beach County Violent Crimes Task Force. Motion Ms. Ebbole moved to approve the collaboration of the "Violent Crimes Task Force" presentation in conjunction with the YVPP presentation, and to allocate up to $500 towards refreshments or miscellaneous expenses. Mr. Buchanan seconded the motion that passed unanimously. 4 Meeting Minutes yvpp Boynton Beach, Florida August 1, 2007 Administrative Comment Chair Rodriguez discussed the issue of dates and times for Executive Committee meetings, and requested Ms. Robinson take the lead and reach out to the members to obtain a consensus with respect thereto. The meetings would be one hour in duration. IX Member Comments Chair Rodriguez announced dates and times of upcoming meetings as reflected on the agenda. X. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the committee properly adjourned at 5:23 p.m. ~.J- .Dt Stephanie D. Kahn Recording Secretary 5