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Call to Order / Ice Breaker (MP)
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m.
MYAC Members Present:
Aayush Kesireddy
Alana Jackson
Aubrey Beaird
Bret Atwater
Drew Beitel
Isabella Rodriguez
Joshua Hart
Joshua Davis
Krishitha Pingeli
Maeve Lowry
Om Gaddad
Remi Richardson
Riley Casper
Ryan Church
Saachi Bohrakoti
Sai Vanaparthy
Saketh Kesari
William He
MYAC Members Absent:
Kenna Thornton
Stephen Thomas
Councilmembers Present:
Mayor Bristol
Jeff Hodges
Craig Andres
MINUTES
Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Staff Members Present:
Mario Canizares, Town Manager
Todd Rice, Communications Director
Myrisa Petty, Community Engagement Coordinator
Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
2. Administer Oaths of Office to members of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
(MLS)
Town Secretary, Ms. Lewis Sirianni administered the oaths of office to members of
the Mayors Youth Advisory Council.
3. Welcome and Introductions — Mayor David Bristol (DFB)
Mayor Bristol welcomed the council members and asked the returning council
members why they applied again after the inaugural class. Mr. He mentioned he
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enjoyed getting to meet other people and learn about local government. Ms.
Richardson talked about how she liked the volunteer opportunities available. Mr.
Beitel also mentioned how he enjoyed learning more about local government. Mr.
Church enjoyed the collaborative effort with the first council and how he hopes to do
the same this year.
4. Town of Prosper Governance — Mayor David Bristol (DFB)
Mayor David Bristol gave an overview of the Town of Prosper governance including
the Home Rule Charter, ordinances, Town Council roles and responsibilities, and
strategic vision. Mayor Bristol's goal is for the youth of Prosper to become more
educated on local government and how it operates so that they may be more
informed and engaged citizens.
5. Town of Prosper Operations — Mario Canizares, Town Manager (MC)
Town Manager, Mario Canizares presented a high-level overview of the Town of
Prosper operations, giving the students a look behind the curtain of the different
functions and aspects of local government. Several topics were covered including the
special responsibilities that local governments have along with how they use
resources and provide services. Mario also covered the Town of Prosper's
organizational chart and staff relations.
6. MYAC Scope & Purpose Discussion — Todd Rice, Communications Director
(TR)
Mr. Rice, Communications Director, covered the scope and purpose of the MYAC,
detailing some of Mayor Bristol's expectations but also encouraging the students to
take an active role in leading and conducting their meetings as well as sharing their
ideas.
7. Election of MYAC Chair and Vice -Chair — Todd Rice, Communications Director
(TR)
Mr. Rice asked past council members to better explain the roles of Chair and Vice
Chair. Mr. He, the past MYAC Chair, detailed his responsibilities. The Council agreed
to vote on the positions at the next meeting with those interested bringing a pitch for
why they would like the position to the October meeting.
8. Requests for Future Agenda Items — Myrisa Petty, Community Engagement
Coordinator (MP)
1. The council discussed that they would prefer to have reminded of meetings and
communicate with each other through text message. A plan for this will be brought
to the next meeting.
2.They would also like to discuss what the Spring 2024 MYAC class had
brainstormed for events, projects and volunteer opportunities.
3.How MYAC can be documented on social media with the idea of being similar to a
Mayor's Minute
9. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
These minutes were approved on October 23, 2024.
APPROVED
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William He, MYAC Chair
ATTESTED
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Alana Jackson, MYAC Secretary
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