City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Minutes - Final
Youth Advisory Council
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO. 65201
Conference Room
1A/1B
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
6:00 PM
Regular
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM.
10 -
Present:
Alex Hiles, Grace Harris, Harvey Munter, Aanya Shetty, Mira Tosh, Eleanor
Schierding, Xi Kang, Kai Kuroki, Laya Anand and Ellie Brooks
5 - Emily Crumbliss, John Yu, Ahlam Alamin, Jacquelyn Sample and Blair Townsend
Excused:
Absent:
1 - Aryan Debnath
II. INTRODUCTIONS
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve the agenda was made by Kai Kuroki, seconded by Aanya
Shetty. Motion carried.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the December minutes made by Mira Tosh, seconded by Laya
Anand; motion carried.
Youth Advisory Council Draft Minutes- January 13, 2026.
V. SPECIAL ITEMS
Public Health and Human Services Presentation
Flucas explained how currently, compliance checks are enforced to monitor local
tobacco sellers through undercover operations. Tobacco compliance data showcases the
effectiveness of these operations, with total seizures decreasing from 35 to 6 in just a few
years. Missouri is one of the few U.S. states that lacks real T-21 legislation. E-cigarettes
are a convenient option for children, access is easy especially through online purchases
(1 Juul=20 Cigarettes). Tobacco use has serious health implications, only amplified by
addiction. Education and limitations can curb the effects of vaping addiction in kids. The
City of Columbia and Mizzou both provide vape addiction relief programs.
Alec O. educated the Council through a presentation about Fentanyl. Ambiguous drugs
are susceptible to being fake, being passed around and having a false dosage.
Naloxone/Narcan acts as the bridge between a fentanyl overdose and the arrival of first
responders. The Health Department provides such treatments for free, as well as all city
fire departments.
Staff also included information about their Youth Buyer Position.