HomeMy WebLinkAboutTCA 2008-03-24 Minutes Teen Court Advisory Board Meeting
Monday March 24, 2008
This meeting is actually taking place of the Jan 08 meeting that was cancelled.
I. Call Meeting to order- Meeting called to order at 7:26 pm by Ron Moore.
Members in attendance were Danny Perkins and Karen Russeil. A
quorum was met due to the vacant board positions.
II. Approval of Minutes from prior meeting.
a. Karen moved to correct minutes from 10-22-07 and correct error on
section III ii from "6 sessions for 1 point" to "6 sessions for 2 points"
Danny seconded, no discussion. Voted and carried by all present.
III. Interview TC Scholarship Applicant
a. Reviewed and interviewed scholarship applicant Hannah
Bullington. The board members present scored the applicant and
submitted our results to Heather Hollingsworth.
IV. Discuss guidelines for children in the courtroom
a. The age discussed was under 10. Danny moved that no kids under
10 be allowed in the courtroom while court is in session. Ron
suggested that the motion be tabled, and have Heather check with
the Judge or City Attorney to review the legality aspect of such a
ruling. Motion tabled until later meeting to give Heather an
opportunity to check with the Judge or City Attorney.
V. Brief update on vacant Board positions (2) and requirements for said
positions
a. Discussed Kim Gill, a new adult volunteer. She considered the
board position but her schedule it busy. She will continue to be a
volunteer at this time. Anita Jones, new NRH resident and current
Texas Youth Commission employee. She has turned in her
application and the city is currently reviewing it. As for the student
position, the city is aware of the vacant student position and has
asked for attendance records. Heather will follow up.
VI. Adjournment- The meeting was adjourned at 7:53pm.
Min s approv by Byoard
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