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date: 2023-09-19
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STOCKBRIDGE Youth Council Advisory
YOUTH COUNCIL Committee Meeting
ADVISORY COMMITTEE Agenda
Renee Gourdine, Chair
September 19, 2023 6:30 PM
Toni Williams, Vice-Chair
Joc’Quelyn Carter, Treasurer
Bonita Adams, Secretary
Derius Peurifoy, Parliamentarian
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Jodie Alexander
Shawana Davis
Arvia Hall
Mary Saadiq
Thomas Smith
Deyonna Williams
Sharika Zellars

STOCKBRIDGE CITY HALL
STAFF LIAISON
4640 NORTH HENRY BLVD.
Vacant
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281

Website: www.stockbridgega.org

Phone: 770-389-7900

Fax: 770-389-7912
AGENDA
YOUTH COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 6:30 PM

I. Call to Order

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Opening Remarks-Chairman

Adoption of Agenda

Public Comments
VIII. Old Business
1. LaGrange Youth Symposium
2. Area Beautification - AC Support
IX. New Business
3. Adopt August 2023 Meeting Minutes
4. Leadership Retreat
5. Quarter 3 and 4 Calendar - AC Support
X. Executive Session (if needed)
XI. Adjourn

The Youth Advisory Council Committee is to make recommendations to Council based on the following Terms
of Reference;
1. To identify and advise on youth issues in the City of Stockbridge.
2. To advise Council on the development of policies that are responsive to the needs of youth.
3. To consult with local youth and feedback results of consultations to Council.
4. To assist in the ongoing development and delivery of youth-targeted projects and programs.
5. To create opportunities for youth leadership development by acting as a resource for youth activities.

Note: This Committee meets monthly on selected dates.
Stockbridge Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes-Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Chairwoman Renee Gourdine.

Invocation: Led by Dr. Thomas Smith

Pledge of Allegiance: Recited in Unison

Roll Call: Led by Bonita Adams
Voting Members in attendance Guests in Attendance Members not in attendance
Dr. Renee Gourdine - Jodie Alexander, Secretary
Chairwoman
Toni Williams – Vice Chairwoman Derius Peurifoy - Parliamentarian
Joc’Quelyn Carter, Bookkeeper
Sharika Zellars, Student Liaison
Dr. Bonita Adams
Arvia Hall
Dr. Thomas Smith
Mary Saadiq
Deyonna Williams

Opening Remarks: Dr. Gourdine suggested that we add Ayesha Watson’s resignation and delete March
minutes to the agenda
Adoption of the Agenda:
● Motion: Dr. Smith
● Seconded: S. Zellars
● Agenda Adopted: All Approved

Public Comments: N/A
Old Business
Recruitment

● Recruitment Update-A brief overview of the recruitment process was given by Deyonna
Williams. The recruitment committee reported that schools were visited and spoke to counselors. Ms.
Williams also reported that interviews(rolling) will potentially take place.

● Past Calendar Events-Fill the Bus-funds (funds were donated) and Back to School Kickoff.

● Adopt A Highway Road Sign-Dr. Gourdine shared the final design of the sign. The council
discussed a possible reveal with the city and Mayor/Council. A sign will be placed on both Tye and Red
Oak Street.

New Business-
1. Adoption of April 2023 Minutes-Motion to adopt the April 2023 minutes w/corrections was
made by Dr. Thomas Smith. Seconded by Deyonna Williams. All in favor
2. Adoption of July Special Call Minutes-Motion to adopt the special called meeting with changes
was made by Sharika Zellars. Seconded by Deyonna Williams. All in favor.
3. Resignation of Ayesha Watson-Motion made by Mary Saadiq. Seconded by Dr. Smith. All in
favor
4. Financial Report/2024 Projected Budget-Mrs. Carter reported a balance of $10,345 and stated
that funds should be spent by the end of September/end of October. There was one era on the
financial report that will be addressed for correction. It was recommended that the council
retrieve independent receipts in order to balance. An email will be sent to Randi to obtain an
outstanding balance.
5. SYC “New Member” Interviews- There were 8 candidates. Deyonna Williams made a motion to
accept 6 of those applicants. Dr. Smith seconded. All in favor.
6. Advisory Participation: By Laws- Dr. Gourdine stressed the importance of SYCAC’s participation
which should be 70% monthly.
7. Calendar Update/Advisory Selection-Sharika Zellars reviewed calendar events such Family Fun
Day-Motion made by Zellars to use $1200. Seconded by Deyonna Williams. Arvia Hall made a
motion to allocate $1,000 for the Gant Event. Seconded by Mary Saadiq. All in favor. Budgets for
November and December will be discussed in the next meeting.

Adjournment: Deyonna Williams motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 PM, Seconded by Arvia Hall,
All in favor.
