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Council appoints Meghana to West Melbourne Youth Advisory Board
Summary
Councilmember Adams moved and the council unanimously appointed a youth applicant identified as Meghana to the West Melbourne Youth Advisory Board, expanding the board to three members.
The West Melbourne City Council unanimously appointed Meghana (last name not provided in the record), a resident applicant, to the city’s Youth Advisory Board during the Sept. 16 meeting.
Councilmember Adams made the motion to appoint the applicant after the applicant addressed the council about her interest in community service, leadership experience with nonprofit groups and volunteer work. Councilmember Frampus seconded the motion. The vote was recorded as 7–0.
Nut graf: Staff told the council two appointments already existed and that adding Meghana would bring membership to three; staff said additional applications had been received after the deadline and the council discussed scheduling the board’s first meeting once a quorum of members is available.
Council members asked Meghana about availability during college-application season and about her goals for the board; Meghana said near-term conflicts would be limited to October and November while application essays are due, and that she plans to pursue electrical engineering and aims to serve in the Air Force. Councilmember Bentley asked about U.S. Air Force Academy eligibility; Meghana said she could not apply to the academy because of citizenship status.
Next steps: The city attorney and staff advised the council that once the board reaches a quorum they can coordinate with the city manager’s office to schedule meetings. The council welcomed Meghana and the appointment took effect at the vote.
