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u• MASHPEE YOUTH COMMISSION JUNE 28, 1994 MASHPEE RECREATION BUILDING 7:OOPM -MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Gordon Harris, Chairman Lewis Farwell Gus Frederick Jody Granucci Debbie Oami Marita Scott June Forni Catherine West Gordon opened the meeting opened at 7:35 PM . Gordon made a motion to accept the minutes from the previous meeting. All were in favor. COMMUNICi1T10NS R> Tobacco Grant - The grant total was under $1000, and will be used to purchase uideo's and equipment to educate youth on the dangers of smoking. B> Youth Commission List. Committee members discussed having a list with everyone's name, address, and telephone number. C> JTEC - 13 youths were requested for this program this summer. We will have 3 office workers for town hall, library, and archives. There will be 2 camp workers. We have put in for 8 to work at school, beaches and DPW. The program was cut 54% this year. Gus will give an update at the neHt meeting. OLD BUSINESS A> COMMISSION REPLACEMENT Gus will call everyone regarding filling the opening on the Youth Commission. June Forni discussed the poor attendance at meetings, and asked if there were guidelines covering missed meetings. Gus said that he would contact Lew Farwell to see if he still wants to be on the commission. Marita Scott was introduced to the committee, and given time to explain her aterest in the committee. After a short discussion - Gordon Harris made a motion to accept Marita Scott's application to be a member of the commission. Jodi Granucci seconded the motion. Motion carried. R discussion centered around Bob Govoni being appointed as an alternate member. June Forni made a motion to accept Bob Govoni as an alternate or as a member if Lew Farwell not going to continue to serve. Jodi Granucci seconded the motion. Motion carried. B> SUMMER PROGRAM UPDATE 1> Lifeguards li' Gate Attendants R discussion took place on the hiring of the gate attendants and life guards. We have hired some Native American and some who Hue in town. With the use of the Holiday Estates pool during the off-season, we will be able to train kids in town to be guards. Gus discussed that this is the second year for some of the life guards and some of the guards are getting more involved with the children and the life guards are becoming role models for some. Jodi asked if there were any problems with alcohol on the beach. Gus said that alcohol was a big issue. Signs have been ordered indicating"No Alcoholic Beverages Allowed". This issue would be addressed at the Police Advisory Committee which will be held on Wednesday, July 6th, at the Police Department. Robert Mills will be heading the Committee. Another issue is the problem on land on Route 130 near Rttaquin Park, and separating those that are causing problems. Gordon Harris indicated that it is illegal to drink in public and rules should not be bent. If they were at any other beach they would be given a citation for drinking in public. He also feels that the rules are being bent for Rttaquin. and there is inconsistency in the handling of public drinking at Rttaquin Beach. Gordon indicated that Police should give warnings, then give out citations . This should be done at all the beaches. One program we will offer at Rttaquin will be swim lessons. Free swim lessons are ffered at Rttaquin and John's Pond. for Pre-School through 16. The 14 -16 years olds are the nard ages. This is the group that probably will not take swim lessons or join our camp.