Minutes of the Centerville joint City Council and Youth City Council meeting held Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 5:45 p.m. in the Centerville City Council Chambers, 250 North Main, Centerville, Utah.

MEMBERS PRESENT
  Mayor                                Ronald G. Russell
 
Council Members            Justin Y. Allen
                                             Ken Averett
                                             Paul A. Cutler
                                             Lawrence Wright

Youth Council Members  Matt Bryson, Youth Council Mayor
                                               Laura Ashton                                                     Blake Harms
                                               Ashley Bell                                                          Garrett Helgesen
                                               Ashlee Cawley                                                   Gretchen Larsen
                                               Emily Cummings                                              Spencer Moore
                                               Marissa Farmer                                                 McKenna Neville
                                               Josh Hanks                                                         Hilary Olson
                                                                                                                              Shaye Wayman
                                                                                                                               Brittany Weed      
       
MEMBERS ABSENT      Sherri Lyn Lindstrom, Councilwoman
                                          Paige Henrie, Youth City Council member

STAFF OR OTHER CITY
 OFFICIALS PRESENT
     Steve Thacker, City Manager
     Blaine Lutz, Finance Director/Asst. City Manager
     Lisa Summers, Youth City Council Advisor
     Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary

GENRAL UPDATE ON CITY ISSUES

Mayor Russell gave an update to the Youth Council regarding current City projects i.e., the City Hall remodel, the current election and the new recycling program. He responded to questions from the Youth Council.

JOB SHADOWING

The Youth Council would like to have a monthly opportunity to find out more about city government and the role certain positions play in the day-to-day operation of Centerville City, by having the Mayor and other City officials attend some of their meetings. The Council and staff were open to starting this type of program and supporting the Youth Council.  The Youth Council will also discuss in the future whether to start a job shadowing program.
 
ISSUES CURRENTLY FACING CENTERVILLE AND/OR STATE OF UTAH

The Youth Council Mayor recently met with the City Manager to discuss some current issues Centerville City is involved with, including hillside land issues, park expansion and firearms ordinance review/revision, CERT training exercise, etc.  The Youth Council noted some items of interest and were willing to help and/or participate where needed.

REPRESENTING THE YOUTH OF CENTERVILLE

Youth Mayor Bryson updated the Council on current ways the Youth Council is advertising and encouraging youth participation in the City i.e., the creation of a new Facebook page and recommends a Youth Council webpage link from the City website.

ECONOMICS OF CENTERVILLE CITY

The Youth Council expressed an interest in learning how Centerville City is funded and how the programs within the city are budgeted. On September 16th the Council will receive a financial report for the current fiscal year and a summary of the last fiscal year. The Youth Council is invited to attend this meeting to help them understand how the City is doing financially.

MISCELLANEOUS

Lisa Summers, Youth Council Advisor, asked the City Council to suggest ways the Youth Council could help with any outreach or service where volunteer help is needed. The Council discussed possible ideas and ways the Youth Council can help with various projects within the city. Some of the ideas discussed were: fundraising for the new theater; help with renovations at the Whitaker Museum; assistance with 4th of July festivities; and emergency response exercises. Council members also urged the Youth Council to come up with ideas and activities that can involve their peers. The City Council and City Manager commended the Youth Council for their enthusiasm and willingness to serve the community. They also reminded the Youth Council that there are various committees and other areas where they can continue to serve Centerville City once they have completed their time on the Youth City Council.

                                                            9-16-09             
Marilyn Holje, City Recorder    Date Approved

      
Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary