Youth Activities Board
Regular MeetingJuneau, AK · August 10, 2021
Minutes
Youth Activities Board Meeting
Zoom Webinar
August 10, 2021
5:30 p.m.
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Meeting Minutes
I. Call to order at 5:35pm- Tom Rutecki, Chair
Roll Call-
Member Present: Tom Rutecki, Bonita Nelson, Liz Balstad, Summer
Christiansen, Josh Anderson
Members Absent: Della Cheney, Kristina Moore-jager, Caleb Peimann, Kiana
Potter
Staff Present: Dave Pusich; Recreation Supervisor/Staff Liaison
II. Approval of Agenda- Mr. Rutecki moves to approve agenda. No objection.
Agenda approved.
III. Public Comments on non-agenda items – None
IV. Approval of Minutes: June 8, 2021- Ms. Nelson moves to approve the
minutes. No objection. Minutes approved
V. Old Business – None
VI. New Business
a. Contingency Requests- Available Balance- $16,625.00
NAME AMOUNT REQUESTED AMOUNT AWARDED
Midnight Suns Baseball Club
American Legion Post 25-
Northwest CART Tournament $10,00.00 $8,500
YAB had discussion on what other contingencies will be occurring during this
fiscal year, which is unknown with Covid still ongoing in community.
Ms. Nelson commented that $300-$500 per individual has been historical
average award over the years. A $5,000-$7,000 award seems reasonable but
need to keep a portion in contingency for the unknown requests this year.
Mr. Pusich stated the previous year contingency awards and amounts awarded
out. In FY20, there was $7,075 remaining and $11,795 remaining in FY21 that
was not awarded out.
Mr. Rutecki stated that any remaining contingency funds go back into the CBJ
general fund.
Mr. Rutecki commented that swimming, hockey and Juneau Jumpers could
potentially have contingency requests in FY22.
Mr. Pusich stated that GCLL would have no contingency requests this year since
they did not qualify for regional tournament in California and their season is now
completed.
Mr. Anderson stated he was in favor of funding more than $7500.
Ms. Balstad makes motion to award $8500 to Midnight Suns Baseball request,
which would be $7000 for airfare and $1500 for lodging.
Ms. Nelson stated she agrees with the $8500 award.
No objections. Motion approved.
b. HRC Annual Report for August 23 HRC Meeting
Motion by Mr. Anderson to accept the FY21 Youth Activity Board Annual Report
as written and ask for unanimous consent.
No objection. Motion approved.
c. Youth Activity Board seats/vacancies x2
Mr. Rutecki stated the YAB has one youth seat and one general public seat on
YAB that needs to be filled.
Mr. Rutecki commented that Scott Griffith with GSC had previously sent him
several names of swimmers that would be good candidates for the youth
activities board. Mr. Pusich also reached out to many groups asking potential
candidates to apply.
Ms. Christiansen asked if there was an age limit on youth board members.
Mr. Pusich stated they must be 18 years or younger for the youth seat and need
to submit application to clerk’s office by August 18th to be included in HRC
packet for appointment of new YAB members for the HRC August 23 meeting.
VII. Liaison Reports
a. PRAC – Mr. Anderson stated the PRAC has not had a meeting in the last
two months.
b. JAHC - none
VIII. Board Comments
Ms. Nelson asked if a group requests info on their scores received what is the
policy for giving them this information.
Mr. Rutecki stated that this would be public information so they could view
the information requested.
Ms. Nelson commented that it would be okay to state that your group scored
lower due not meeting grant application requirements such as no scholarship
info provided, no budget narrative or group requested non-funded items like
personnel services and facility rent.
No other members had comments
IX. Next Meeting - Tentatively September 14, 2021
X. Adjournment - meeting adjourned at 6:08pm
Agenda
Youth Activities Board Meeting
Zoom Webinar
August 10, 2021
5:30 p.m.
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https://juneau.zoom.us/j/96746504233
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626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866
Webinar ID: 967 4650 4233
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clicking the “Raise Hand” button (online Zoom Webinar) or press *9 (telephone).
Agenda
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Public Comments on non-agenda items
IV. Approval of Minutes: June 8, 2021
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
a. Contingency Requests- Available Balance- $16,625.00
NAME AMOUNT REQUESTED AMOUNT AWARDED
Midnight Suns Baseball Club
American Legion Post 25-
Northwest CART Tournament $10,000
b. HRC Annual Report for August 23 HRC Meeting
c. Youth Activity Board seats/vacancies x2
VII. Liaison Reports
a. PRAC
b. JAHC
VIII. Board Comments
IX. Next Meeting - Tentatively September 14, 2021
X. Adjournment
Packet
Youth Activities Board Meeting
Zoom Webinar
August 10, 2021
5:30 p.m.
This meeting will take place virtually via Zoom Webinar. To join the Zoom Webinar, go to
https://juneau.zoom.us/j/96746504233
Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312
626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866
Webinar ID: 967 4650 4233
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment during tonight’s meeting can do so by
clicking the “Raise Hand” button (online Zoom Webinar) or press *9 (telephone).
Agenda
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Public Comments on non-agenda items
IV. Approval of Minutes: June 8, 2021
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
a. Contingency Requests- Available Balance- $16,625.00
NAME AMOUNT REQUESTED AMOUNT AWARDED
Midnight Suns Baseball Club
American Legion Post 25-
Northwest CART Tournament $10,000
b. HRC Annual Report for August 23 HRC Meeting
c. Youth Activity Board seats/vacancies x2
VII. Liaison Reports
a. PRAC
b. JAHC
VIII. Board Comments
IX. Next Meeting - Tentatively September 14, 2021
X. Adjournment