2023-05-08 SYAC MinutesCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
SOUTHLAKE YOUTH ACTION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023
LOCATION: THE MARQ SOUTHLAKE
Champions Club- Hall of Fame Rooms
285 Shady Oaks Drive
Southlake, Texas 76092
TIME: 4:15 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Srishthi Das, Secretary Allison Bedwell, Ryan
Brown, and Anthony Thomas
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Eesha Sun, Sarah Ali, and Sanvi Kishinchandani
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Diya Sunil, William Zhang, Anya Reddy, and Sophia Wilwayco
ALTERNATES ABSENT: Maya Perera, Annika Rao, Maya Kalra, Kanha Jain, Arya Kalra,
and Sara Jamal
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Assistant to the Director of Community Services, Milenka Lopez
AGENDA:
Call to Order — Meeting was called to order at 4:21 PM by Secretary Allison Bedwell.
2. Consent
A. Approve the minutes from the Southlake Youth Action Commission meetina
held April 10, 2023- Motion to approve the minutes with no corrections was
made by Vice Chair Srishthi Das and seconded by Secretary Allison Bedwell
Motion carried (7-0), with Sophia Wilwayco, Diya Sunil, Annika Rao, and
Anya Reddy voting as alternates.
Discussion
A. Guest Speaker City of Southlake Mayor John Huffman -
City of Southlake Mayor John Huffman spoke to the Southlake Youth Action
Commission members about the role of City Council in local government, the
policy side of governance, and the importance of gaining public speaking
skills. The Mayor then was available to answer questions.
Direction to Staff- None.
B. End of Year Wrap Up —
Assistant to the Director, Milenka Lopez presented ideas for next year's
project and was available to answer questions and take suggestions. Having
booths in upcoming City Events, collaboration with local charities, and helping
with event planning were all suggested by members.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Southlake Youth Action Commission
Meeting Date —May 08, 2023
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Direction to Staff- None.
4. Adiournment — Vice Chair Das adjourned the meeting at 5:20 p.m
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork