02.25.2026 MYAC Minutesi
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A Place Where Everyone Matters
1. Call to Order / Roll Call (JH)
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m.
MYAC Members Present:
Arjun Venkatakrishnan
Joshua Hart, Chair
Jonathan Jones, Vice Chair
Om Gaddad
Ashley Church
Emory Crownover
Shivani Sankar
Molly Curtis
Aditi Aggarwal
Samiksha Menaka
Benjamin Hopes
Krishitha Pingeli
Yara AI-Daggistany
Ava Tran
Ridge Casanova
Aubrey Beaird
Shreshta Gangadi
Shriya Kaliyam
Riley Casper
Rhian Price
Abigail Ryan
MYAC Members Absent:
Sai Aaradhya Vanaparthy
Juwairiah Athar
Councilmembers Present:
Mayor Pro Tern Amy Bartley
MINUTES
Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
Central Fire Station, Training Room
911 Safety Way, Prosper, Texas
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Staff Members Present:
Myrisa Petty, Community Engagement Coordinator
Trevor Helton, Recreation Manager
Todd Rice, Communications Director
2. Consider and Act Upon the minutes of the January 21, 2026, Mayor's Youth
Advisory Council Meeting (JH)
Jonathan Jones made a motion and Emory Crownover seconded the motion to
approve the January 21, 2026 MYAC minutes. The motion was approved
unanimously.
3. Hot Topics with Mayor Bristol. (DB)
Mayor Pro Tem Amy Bartley attended in Mayor Bristol's absence. She presented the
Mayor's Challenge question of what public sector job each student would like to
shadow. The council had various answers ranging from finance and engineering to
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fire marshal and town manager. Mayor Pro Tern Bartley then gave overviews of the
Mayor's Fitness Challenge that would kick off on March 1 and the P-Town Throwdown
Pickleball Tournament happening March 28. Lastly, Mayor Pro Tern Bartley
presented a Responsibility of Citizenship Challenge where she posed the question of
"if you want to change something, how do you do that?" Mr. Hart suggested reaching
out to a Council Member. Mr. Jones suggested social media. Mr. Gaddad commented
on how it is difficult to make everyone happy but it is important to be fiscally
responsible. Mayor Pro Tern Bartley closed with the potential for author Steven Collis
to come and speak about his book for the youth council and the Prosper Chamber of
Commerce's Young Professionals group.
4. MYAC Hot Topics (JH)
Mr. Hart updated that a booths has been secured at schools to push for voter
registration.
5. Prosper Super Stars (TH)
Mr. Helton gave a brief overview of the Parks and Recreation Department and the
current available programs. He then gave an overview of the Prosper Super Stars
which is a special group that includes Prosper families who have children with special
needs. Parks & Recreation hosts programs to empower this group through
recreational activities and social engagement. Superstars are assured of a supportive
and welcoming environment where participants can engage in fun, fulfilling, and skill -
building activities that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being. Mr. Helton
told the council that there are many volunteer opportunities with the program and
would love to welcome in MYAC members.
6. MYAC Subcommittees (JH)
Mr. Hart shared that everyone should be in their assigned subcommittee and that
the list has been shared with the group and staff.
7. Requests for Future Agenda Items (JH)
The Council did not have agenda requests at this time and was reminded of the
upcoming Ice Cream Social with other youth councils.
8. Tour of Central Fire Station (MP)
Battalion Chief Graham gave a tour of Central Fire Station and answered questions
over fire rescue service in Prosper.
9. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
These minutes were approved on April 22, 2026.
APPROVED
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Joshua Hart, YAC Chair
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Ava TrarqMYAC Secretary
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