CITY OF GALT
GALT YOUTH COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes, January 8, 2024
Meeting held in City Council Chambers
380 CIVIC DRIVE GALT, CALIFORNIA
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Joshua Cullers, Chair, called meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
B. ROLL CALL: Adult Mentors Present: Fjeldstad, Goerzen, King, Lampson, Farmer Youth Members Present: Akers, Bowman, Brixey (6:31), Bulahan, Murillo Cuevas, Cullers, Jones, Ortega, Sandhu
Youth Members Absent: Lallian
C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
D. PRESENTATIONS: None
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Icebreaker
Adult Mentor King had commissioners share the best gift they gave to someone, and a goal going into 2024.
2. Budget Report
Commissioner Jones shared most recent budget report. No change reported.
3. Approval of minutes for November 6, 2023
The commission approved the meeting minutes with the following amendments: added periods on Agenda Items 1, 2, 3, 10, and correction of spelling on Item 1, Public Comment, and Commissioner Sandhu’s last name.
Moved: Jones Second: Sandhu Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
4. Senior Technology Project
March 12, 2024, was decided to be the date of the event. The event is to be held at the Methodist Church after 1 pm. Communication to Pastor Mary and food count was put into progress.
Moved: Murillo Cuevas Second: Ortega Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
5. Interact Fashion Show Update
Commissioners decided to not participate.
6. Meal with SPED students at each high school
Commissioner Jones requested a budget not to succeed $300 for the students at Galt High School for the event.
Moved: Jones Second: Bowman Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
7. Youth Survey for High Schools
Tabled.
8. Galt Library Project
Commissioner Akers shared updates; Commission decided to reach out to library for wish list.
9. Game Night with Seniors and Teen Center
Mentor Farmer suggested a game night with senior citizens in possible partnership with the Galt Teen Center. Commission agreed to partake. Subcommittee was formed consisting of Commissioners Murillo Cuevas, Akers, and Brixey.
Moved: Bulahan Second: Jones Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0
10. Future Agenda Items
Eggstravaganza
Independence Day
Recruiting
Finalized Random Acts of Kindness
A-Z Veterans Dinner
Scholarships
Youth Survey
Council Update
11. Around the Horn/ Give Your Gratitude
Commissioners took turns in sharing their gratitude.
Adjournment
Chair Cullers adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Alexia Bulahan, Secretary