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YOUTH COMMISSION
Karen Bonanno, Chair
MAUREEN MILLER BROSNAN
Hunter Anderson
Mayor
Drew Buatti
Christina Ilitch
Oviya Jaisankar
Lindsey Manza
Victor Porter
33000 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48154-3097
(734) 466-2201
YOUTH COMMISSION - MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm
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Livonia City Hall – 4 Floor Conference Room
Commissioner Attemdamce: Hunter Anderson, Karen Bonanno, Drew Buatti, Lindsey Manza
Staff Attendance: Robb Drzewicki (Director of Gov. Affairs and Community Relations)
Guests: Vibe Credit Union Representative
I. CALL TO ORDER – Meeting called to order at 6:12 pm
II. APPROVAL OF PAST MINUTES (November 20, 2025) – Motion to approve by Commissioner
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Anderson; 2 Motion by Commissioner Buatti
III. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION (2 minute max)
Special Guests from Vibe Credit Union: Conversation about in-school scholarships, community
engagement and financial education, and encouragement to think outside the box about how to
connect.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORT
a. Account Balance YTD: YT: $9,935.05
b. Trust Account YTD: $21,690.24
V. NEW BUSINESS
a. Youth Summit Report Presentation: New Livonia City Council will be incoming;
arrangements should be made to meet. The presentation should be prepared. Additionally, a
suggestion was made to also present to Madona University and Schoolcraft College – Robb will
follow up. Proposed date for presentation preparation – January 8, 2026 (5-6 pm).
b. Holiday volunteer opportunities – Robb will connect with D.O. It for Denny holiday dates.
c. Arbor Day (Friday, April 24, 2026): Commissioners Buatti and Anderson will begin the
necessary planning in January 2026.
d. News: Robb has taken a new position as Director of Community and Public Affairs with the City
of Westland
e. Youth Commission Meeting Dates:
i. February 5, 2026
ii. May 14, 2026
iii. July 30, 2026
iv. November 19, 2026
VI. MISCELLANEOUS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with Title II of the American with Disabilities Act as it pertains to access to Public Meetings, the City Clerk’s Office of
the City of Livonia, upon adequate notice, will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need assistance,
please call (734) 466-2236 or email clerk@livonia.gov.