Youth Council Task Force

1. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call 2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 3. NEW BUSINESS 3.A Consider the adoption of the Youth Task Force minutes from the regular meeting held on Thursday, February 26, 2026 3.B Consider the approval of the replacement of Myrna the shark. 3.C Discussion: Proclamation National Safe Boating Week at Brannon Center 4. OLD BUSINESS 4.A Project Discussion 5. ADJOURNMENT Youth Council Task Force Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM City Commission Chambers 214 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168 Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, if an individual decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or The City of New Smyrna Beach March 12, 2026 1

commission of the City of New Smyrna Beach with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, a record of the proceedings will be required and the individual will need to ensure that a verbatim transcript of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Such person must provide a method for recording the proceedings. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk’s office in person or by mail at 210 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168, (386) 410-2630, prior to the meeting. The City of New Smyrna Beach March 12, 2026 2

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE YOUTH TASK FORCE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026 March 12, 2026 Background: A Youth Council Task Force meeting was held on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The meeting minutes are attached for your review and adoption consideration. Fiscal Analysis: None Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Sharon Taylor-Harding Attachments: Youth Council Task Force 02.26.26.pdf 3

1 | P a g e Youth Council Task Force Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Having been duly advertised as required by law, the regular meeting of the Youth Council Task Force of the City of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, was held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the City Commission Chambers, 214 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168. Chair Purkiss called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Present: Jessica Purkiss, Arabella, Buksar, Nolan Cloer, Tucker Lloyd and Lainey Choler, and Mya Erwin Excused: Kendall Kavanaugh 2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No action was taken 3. NEW BUSINESS 3.A Consider the adoption of the Youth Task Force minutes from the regular meeting held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 Motion: Vice Chair Erwin moved to adopt the Youth Task Force minutes from the regular meeting held on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Member Lloyd seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 4

2 | P a g e 4. OLD BUSINESS 4.A Project Discussion Michelle Fitzgerld, Assistant Leisure Services Director, provided guidance and feedback to the council regarding the Youth Showcase scheduled for May 16, 2026. A discussion ensued regarding the following items: • Chair Purkiss will draft an email to the HUB about their interest in the Youth showcase. • National Safe Boating Week Proclamation contacts: Rodney Jesnseen and Walter Franek. • QR Code discussion results. • Second survey idea: City growth awareness in NSB. • Car traffic signs are needed on campus. • Parking lot surveillance suggested. • Volunteers needed for MDC High summer school. 5. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to discuss, Chair Purkiss adjourned the meeting at 4:47 PM 5

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF THE REPLACEMENT OF MYRNA THE SHARK. March 12, 2026 Background: Since its installation, Myrna the Shark sustained damage on two separate occasions. The shark has been repaired and is currently in need of a placement location on City property. Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Sharon Taylor-Harding Attachments: Myrna 3.jpg Myrna 2.jpg Myrna 1.jpg 6

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THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE DISCUSSION: PROCLAMATION NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK AT BRANNON CENTER March 12, 2026 Background: Sylvia Brammer, FSO-PV, F-48 Station Ponce Inlet, will discuss the plans for the Proclamation presentation scheduled for May 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at the Brannon Center docks. Fiscal Analysis: None. Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Sharon Taylor-Harding 10

THE CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE PROJECT DISCUSSION March 12, 2026 Background: The Youth Task for will discuss project ideas set forth in Resolution No. 13-12. Fiscal Analysis: N/A Strategic Plan Item: No Staff Report Created By: Sharon Taylor-Harding 11