11.20.24 MYAC MinutespRl"W N 0 F
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A Place Where Everyone Matters
I. Call to Order / Roll Call (MP)
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m.
MYAC Members Present:
Alana Jackson
Aubrey Beaird
Bret Atwater
Joshua Hart
Joshua Davis
Kenna Thornton
Krishitha Pingeli
Om Gaddad
Riley Casper
Saketh Kesari
Jack Thomas
William He
MYAC Members Absent:
Remi Richardson
Drew Beitel
Aayush Kesireddy
Isabella Rodriguez
Maeve Lowry
Ryan Church
Saachi Bohrakoti
Sai Vanaparthy
Councilmembers Present:
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Amy Bartley
MINUTES
Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Staff Members Present:
Todd Rice, Communications Director
Myrisa Petty, Community Engagement Coordinator
2. Hot Topics with Mayor David Bristol (DB)
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bartley allowed for the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee to
ask her any hot topics or questions about town operations. Mr. Atwater brought up
concerns over Coit road and the deteriorating conditions. DMPT Bartley talked about
the options available to service the road and how the Town Council is opting for the
fix that may take longer to do but would last longer in the long run. Mr. Rice let the
council know that there is an existing project smart sheet that exists online that
residents can view to see the status of any projects. The council was very curious
over road construction, conditions and traffic. DMPT Bartley was able to educate the
council on how certain projects are TxDOT's or even PISD projects. Mr. Gaddad
expressed concerns about motorized scooters. Ms. Pingeli asked about community
wellness and services. DMPT Bartley said that the town typically will partner with local
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nonprofit organizations for involvement opportunities for residents. DMPT Bartley
also asks the council to consider as they grow and move on, to become givers and
not just takers in life.
3. MYAC Hot Topics (MP)
Some of the hot topics that the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council brought up included
the idea of subcommittees from both Ms. Thornton and Mr. He. They believe that
with the use of subcommittees it allows for those with specialized interests the
ability to move the MYAC mission forward. Subcommittees included public
relations, education, service, event planning and potentially PISD liaison. Mr. He
brings the idea back from the Spring 2024 MYAC class of potential events such as
a field day and a career night. Mr. Rice let the council know that the town is
currently working to launch a Teen Government Academy for the summer of 2025
to give a behind the scenes look at local government very similar to the existing
Citizens Academy. The council urges the town to publicize the dates of public
meetings on social media to try and boost youth participation.
4. Consider and Act upon the minutes of the October 23, 2024, Mayor's Youth
Advisory Council meeting (MP)
Joshua Hart made a motion and Bret Atwater seconded the motion to approve the
October 23, 2024 Mayor's Youth Advisory Council minutes. The motion was
approved unanimously.
5. Discuss MYAC Goals and Objectives from the Spring (MP)
The 2025 class for the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council reviewed the goals and
objectives that were created from the Spring 2024 class. Mrs. Petty asked if there
are any points that the committee would like to add, add to or take away from the
previous class's suggestions. Mr. He mentions that many of the points that were
brought up are actively being worked on now. These points included: catering social
media posts to the youth, partnering with other youth councils in neighboring towns,
MYAC videos and volunteering for town events. The council expressed interest in
hosting a booth at a town event to boost interest and involvement in voting in local
elections. The council also considered having a standing question and answer
segment in the videos made by MYAC.
6. Discussion of a MYAC run social media account (MP)
The council has created their own Instagram account to run. Ms. Thornton, the
event photographer, has taken leadership of the account to run on the council's
behalf. The ideas for content included a monthly recap of their meetings with
rotating speakers. When discussing what else should be considered on the social
media account, items such as theme, content, picking a top 3 and including a
question and answer portion for the video. This social media account would be
pushed towards the public to educate about the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
and what they do and not just towards current or past council members.
7. Discussion of MYAC Mission Statement (MP)
Mrs. Petty provided the council with some education outlining for how to create a
mission statement. Mr. He proposed the idea of the council reading more about
mission statements and then turning the responsibility over to a subcommittee to
create and pitch to the council.
8. Questions for the departments activity (MP)
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The council was asked to fill out anonymous questionnaires for different
departments within the town's government. The questions allowed for the council to
ask any questions they happened to have for departments such as engineering,
development, public works and more.
9. Requests for Future Agenda Items (MP)
1. Subcommittees
2. Mission Statement
3. Community Events
10. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
These minutes were approved on December 11, 2024.
APPROVED
William He, MYAC Chair
ATTESTED
AI na a Jackson, MYAC Secretary
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