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YOUTH COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Minutes
1. Roll Call
Present: Councilperson Dora Rodriguez, THS Advisor Nick Scott, THS Principle Ron
Diroff, Brooke Cunningham THS, Jack Skinner THS, Jack Brownlie THS, Ethan Gilbert
THS, Kaitlyn Hornbeck THS, Anthony Sawicki THS, Cole Scrimenti THS, Jacob Clark
THS, Evan Garrett THS, Evelyn Rennie THS
Absent: Councilperson Emily Hornback, THS Advisor Melanie Elliott, Lily Harnett
THS, Aaron Clark THS, Ryann Everly THS
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 pm.
2. Commission Elections: Elections were administered by THS Advisor Nick Scott.
A) Chair: Jack Brownlie – Elected by acclimation
B) Vice Chair: Ethan Gilbert and Evelyn Rennie – Ethan Gilbert elected by secret
ballot
C) Secretary: Anthony Sawicki and Broke Cunningham – Anthony Sawicki elected
by secret ballot
D) Treasurer: Evan Garrett – Elected by acclimation
3. Old Business
A) Student Government Day:
Trojan Pride advisors have approved and will set aside time for the elections. YC
has google form for candidates all prepared for the spring. Initially only seniors at
the high school will be allowed to run, however, if not all positions are being
campaigned for then juniors will be allowed to run. All high schoolers will be
allowed to vote for whomever they choose, voting will be open from April 7
(Tuesday) to April 10 (Friday). Candidates will create a 15 second (Official time
to be decided) campaign video asking for students to vote for them. Potential
election date set for April 7, 2026 (Date changed due to SAT prep on April 14).
Possible ideas to publicize this will include the morning announcements, posters
in classrooms/hallways, and word of mouth.

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B) Cornhole Tournament:
Ethan Gilbert created a mock form for tournaments and for sign-ups. Cornhole
tournament in spring for better turnout and to combine with National Honor
Society. Possible day to be set for a Saturday May. Mr. Diroff poses the question
of where to host the tournament (front lawn of school or football field). Footfield
field set at location.
C) Food Pantry:
Ethan received an email from St. Philip’s food pantry declined to open for extra
days during the week. YC will speak to officials at the pantry and see if they will
reconsider. YC will reach out to other food pantries in the surrounding areas to
see if any others will open up or like more help if St. Philip’s again declines. YC
understands that an adult must be present for each service opportunity.
D) Community Fridge:
Fridge to be donated to the commission and one to be placed at the Westfield
Center once fully open to the public. When the fridge will be officially acquired
and set up TBD. YC has posters created and soon to be approved by the city
council for publicity. Meeting set with Mr. Taylor (head of Trenton High School
NHS) to decide on how NHS can be involved in this project for community
service hours.
4. New Business
A) No new ideas or topics discussed.
5. Commission Comments
A) The Chair expresses his gratitude to all those a part of this commission and the
work being done.
B) Mr. Diroff suggests stopping by the showcase in City Hall to give feedback on
possible improvements for Downtown Trenton.
6. Public Comment
A) No members of the public were present.
7. Adjorn
A) The meeting was adjourned at 6:32pm. The next meeting will be held on March
10, 2026 at 6:00 at City Hall.