Min Youth Adv. 12/04/2025City of Cibolo
Cibolo Youth Advisory Council Meeting
200 S. Main St., Cibolo, TX 78108
December 4, 2025
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order — Meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 6:38 p.m.
2. Roll Call — Members Present: James Ardis, Madyson Barnes, Bennett Cunningham, Parker Gilman,
Alex Girard, Yarelis Gonzalez, Adalynn Lampkin, Aubrie Lee, Eli Mitchell, Sarina Suratt, and Siana
Surratt; Members Absent: Michael Boyd, Nateleigh Esquivel, Daniel Hall, Zion Ahmari Johnson,
Annika Koenig, Michael Long, Makayla Nielsen, Nathan Niles, and Haley Stojski. Parker Gilman made
the motion to excuse the absence of Michael Boyd, Daniel Hall, and Annika Koenig. The motion was
seconded by Eli Mitchell. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 11 to 0.
3. Oath of Office — Several members received the Oath of Office by the City Secretary. There are three
individuals that still have not been given the Oath of Office.
4. Consent A eg nda
A. Approval of the minutes of the November 6, 2025 meeting.
This item was tabled until the next meeting.
5. Discussion
A. Discussion/Action on proposed Bylaws amendments.
1. Each regular youth member shall be assigned a mentor. All CYAC jobs, positions, and
responsibilities shall minor the roles of their mentors. The recommendation was to strike this from
the Bylaws, as the City cannot accommodate this item at this time.
The motion was made by Parker Gilman to approve the recommendation. The motion was seconded
by Eli Mitchell. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 11 to 0.
2. The Chair and Vice Chair shall establish a rotating schedule for regular youth members to
represent the different city departments (i.e. Economic Development, Public Works, Finance,
People & Performance, City Manager's Office, City Secretary's Office, City Attorney's Office,
Police Department, Fire Department, etc. Recommend striking this from the Bylaws at this time, as
our current CYAC has not evolved to the point that we are ready for this.
Parker Gilam made the motion to approve the recommendation to strike this from the Bylaws at this
time. The motion was seconded by Alex Girard. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 11 to
0.
3. All members of the CYAC shall be selected via an open application process. Applications must
be submitted through the City Secretary's Office. Deadlines for submitting applications shall be
established by City Council. There is not a specific application period designated in the current
Bylaws. The CYAC members will need to have a majority consensus to recommend or denim
year membership after the new calendar year begins in January.
Madyson Barnes made the motion to keep everything the same. The motion was seconded by
Parker Gilman. For: 10; Against: 1. The motion carried by a majority vote.
4. Any member of the CYAC who is absent from three consecutive meetings, or 25% of the regular
scheduled meetings during any twelve-month (12 month) period immediately preceding the
offending absence, without sufficient explanation acceptable to a majority of the other members of
CYAC, shall forfeit their position on the CYAC. CYAC members agree that the absentee
percentage be raised from 24% to 50%of the re ug larly scheduled meetings during any twelve (12
month) period before forfeiture of a member's position be considered.
Siana Surratt made the motion not to change the Bylaws on this item. The motion was seconded by
Madyson Barnes. For: 8; Against: 3. The motion carried to not make any changes in the Bylaws of
this subject.
5. This item was to add to the Bylaws for the CYAC to receive presentations from City
Departments and Staff on the duties and responsibilities of City Departments.
Eli Mitchell made the motion to add this item to the Bylaws. The motion was seconded by Sarina
Surratt. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 11 to 0.
6. This item was to add to the Bylaws for CYAC to receive periodic presentations from community
business leaders on how their business impacts City Operations.
Siana Surratt made the motion to add this item to the Bylaws. The motion was seconded by Sarina
Surratt. For: 8; Against: 3. The motion carried 8 to 3.
B. Discussion on the Christmas Market Booths.
This item was discussed by the group. They talked about having face painters and a bake sale at
this event. Individuals can drop off bake goods to either Mr. Hugghins or Ms. Cimics at City Hall
if they are unable to attend the event.
C. Presentation from Communications Manager, Jeanette Gonzalez.
Ms. Gonzalez went over the duties of the Communications Manager. She also informed them on
how her position can help the CYAC with flyers and other advertising. The members of the CYAC
had the opportunity to ask questions during this presentation.
D. Discussion on YAC Summit.
This item was not discussed during this meeting.
6. Adjournment:
Parker Gilman made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by
Alex Gilard. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 11 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026.
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Chairman, CYAC