322 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
Telephone (860) 395-3190 FAX (860) 395-3189 Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services Commission Meeting
Minutes November 14, 2017; 5:45 pm
322 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Members Present:
Jennifer Welsh, Interim Chairman
Lisa Castro, School Counselor, Representative
Mary Ann Iadarola, Public Health Nursing Board Representative
Sharon Tiezzi, At-large member
Also Present:
Heather McNeil, LMFT; LADC; Director Y&FS
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
Absent:
Chief Michael Spera, Interim Vice Chairman
Jonathan Paradis, Secretary; Parks and Recreation Representative
Christi Staples, PCI Housing Representative
Peter McNeil, Student Representative
Sophie Alden, Student Representative
Sarah Anderson, Student Representative
Michael Rafferty, HCHY Rep.
Gretchen Bushnell, HCHY Rep.
Guests:
None
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Call to Order Ms. Welsh called the meeting to order at 5:47 pm. She welcomed attendees.
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Pledge of Allegiance Ms. Welsh led the pledge of allegiance. |
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Comments from the Public None
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Review and Approval of Minutes A motion to approve the minutes of September 12th was made by Ms. Tiezzi, seconded by Ms. Castro was so voted with 1 abstention.
A motion to approve the minutes of October 3rd was made by Ms. Tiezzi, seconded by Ms. Iadarola was so voted unanimously. |
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Chairman’s Comments - Ms. Welsh turned it over to Ms. McNeil.
Director’s Report Ms. McNeil thanked all for coming. She reported on the following:
Director’s Report for 11/14 The survey will be given to grades 9 – 12 in English Classes. Ms. McNeil and staff will be in attendance.
- Local Prevention Council Efforts
December 6th at the Pavilion this event will take place. NARCAN event 6:30 – 8:00. Several like organizations will be present.
- Essential Skills Workshops
A series of workshops was presented on November 13th at the high school including: Car Maintenance; speakers from SCORE; 9-12 students & parents attended. Ms. Castro noted that the magnet and vocational schools will participate. Ms. Welsh inquired about workshops for 18-21 yr. olds.
Ms. McNeil noted that Social Services and Y&FS have a form that families fill out so people can adopt a family and this is in full swing presently.
- Turkey Drive distribution with OSPD
November 18 and 19th in progress with Old Saybrook Police Department; PTO Middle School donating 40 pies; lots of community involvement.
Ms. McNeil reported that she is working on the budget. She noted that Parks & Recreation will be taking over Movies on The Beach as of summer 2018.
Ms. Iadarola asked about Operation Lighthouse. Ms. McNeil explained that OL is the town-wide initiative to raise funds for victims of the Hurricanes in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. Ms. McNeil also showed the holiday ornaments which are going to be used as a fundraiser for Operation Lighthouse as a YAC project. |
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Old Business – None
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New Business – Ms. Castro reported that the Middle School now has a new principal and that there was going to be an informational session on this date for parents. She noted that the after school clubs are full; 4th, 5th, and 6th grades.
Ms. Welsh inquired if there were any advocacy opportunities. Ms. McNeil asked everyone to keep their eyes open for any grants. She also noted that she is in the process of making YAC a 50l(c)(3).
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Other Business - None
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Adjournment – A motion to adjourn at 6:06 p.m. by Ms. Tiezzi seconded by Ms. Iadarola and was so VOTED unanimously.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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It was noted after this meeting, that Christie Staples moved out of state as of these minutes.
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