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Hunter Anderson
MAUREEN MILLER BROSNAN
Karen Bonanno
MAYOR
Bex DeMarco
Oviya Jaisankar
Trevor McCann
Victor Porter
Lindsey Manza
Rebecca Rodgers
33000 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48154-3097
(734) 466-2290 Fax (734) 466-2108
Meeting Minutes
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September 14, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Livonia City Hall - Fourth Floor Conference Room
Commissioners Present: Karen Bonanno, Bex DeMarco, Trevor McCann, Victor Porter,
Oviya Jaisankar, Lindsey Manza, Rebecca Rodgers
Excused/Absence: Hunter Anderson
Staff: Janice Centers
Meeting was called to order at 6:05 P.M.
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Approval of the June 8, 2023 Minutes: Differed to Oct. 10, 2023 Meeting
Financial Report:
A. Passbook Account Balance-Estimated $ 9,229.28
B. Trust Fund Account Balance-Estimated $21,690.24
Motions:
Backpack Program: Approval was given for the $2,000.00 donated by Zeal Credit Union
to be used for the 2024 Backpack Program along with donated school supplies.
o Motion 23-9-1: The Motion was made by Commissioner McCann and seconded by
Commissioner Porter. Motion carried.
Announcements and Communications:
Backpack Program: Commission to contact LPS for the requested school supply list for
each grade. Commission to look for a space to reserve for 2024 backpack program event.
Commissioner McCann to coordinate with Goodfellows of Livonia. Commission to look
for local donations of school supplies.
Hunter Anderson
MAUREEN MILLER BROSNAN
Karen Bonanno
MAYOR
Bex DeMarco
Oviya Jaisankar
Trevor McCann
Victor Porter
Lindsey Manza
Rebecca Rodgers
33000 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48154-3097
(734) 466-2290 Fax (734) 466-2108
Livonia Youth Commission Meeting
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September 14, 2023 page 2
Youth Summit:
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o Date Conflict: The current scheduled date of February 27, 2024, falls on a LPS
teacher professional day and national primary. Discussed possible conflicts with
students having the day off school. Transportation and attendance could be
impacted. Commissioner Bonanno to communicate concerns and possible work
arounds with Director of Secondary Programs & District Services for LPS, Kevin
Etue. Commission to contact Schoolcraft College event coordinator regarding
possibly moving date of even to later in the week.
o Survey Distribution: Teachers at each LPS high school will oversee distribution of
surveys, as well as permission slips for students planning to attend the event.
o Day-of Agenda: Commission Bonanno proposed a tentative outline for the day-of
agenda for the event. Commissioners to look for possible keynote speakers.
Setting New Budget: New budget for fiscal year 2024 discussed at the meeting.
Commissioner McCann to draft budget proposal based on said discussion for review and
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possible approval at October 10, 2023 meeting.
Meeting dates in 2023:
Proposed dates:
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o Thursday, October 10 at 6 pm Fourth Floor Conference Room at Livonia City Hall.
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o Thursday, November 2 at 6 pm Fourth Floor Conference Room at Livonia City Hall.
Additional dates can be scheduled with approval.
Adjournment: Motion 23-9-2: The motion was made by commissioner Bonanno and seconded by
commissioner McCann to adjourn at 7:14 P.M. Motion carried.
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Next meeting is on October 10, 2023, at 6 P.M. in the Livonia City Hall, fourth floor conference room.
Respectfully submitted by Commissioner McCann
Recording President
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September 20, 2023