HomeMy WebLinkAboutTCA 2008-04-28 Minutes Teen Court Advisory Board Meeting
Monday April 28, 2008.
I. Call Meeting to order- Meeting called to order at 6:09pm by Chairman, Janet Golightly.
Members in attendance were Danny Perkins, Janet Golightly, Ron Moore and Anita Jones. A
quorum was met due to the vacant board position.
II. Approval of Minutes from prior meeting
a. Ron moved to approve minutes from 03/24/08 meeting, Danny seconded, no
discussion. Voted and carried by all present.
II~. Final approval of TC Scholarship Applicant
a. Final review of total of points given to scholarship applicant Hannah Bullington. Ron
moved that we approve the scholarship for Hannah. Danny seconded. Voted and
carried by all present. Scholarship will be awarded to Hannah Bullington. Ron will
present the scholarship at the 5/27 City Council Meeting. Janet will present the
scholarship at the 5/27 Richland High School awards assembly.
IV. Scholarship Points Revision
a. After some discussion, Ron moved to table this topic of discussion to a meeting of iYs
own at the next Board Meeting. We will review point systems from prior years and
discuss what needs to be changed in the scholarship point process. Danny seconded
and the issue was tabled.
V. Discuss guidelines for children in the courtroom
a. Discussion was held that Judge Oujesky would like a 60 day notice to be posted prior to
enforcing a rule of no children under age 10 in the courtroom while Teen Court is in
session. Once the 60 day notice expires we can begin enforcing this rule. Ron made
the motion to approve the new rule of no children in the courtroom under age 10 while
~ Teen Court is in session. Danny seconded. Voted and carried by all present.
VI. Re-election for Officers
a. Janet would like to relinquish her position as Chairman. Board was advised Karen will
assume the position unless there are other interested parties. Motion was made to
nominate Karen as Chairman. Motion passed unanimously. The position of Secretary
was then left vacant. Board nominated Anita as Secretary. Motion passed
unanimously.
VII. Changes in Defendant Check Out on Teen Court night
a. After discussion, Motion was made by Ron to add cover sheet to Teen Court check out
paperwork that will eliminate the sign out process with the Teen Court Coordinator. In
each Master Jury Room the Adult Volunteer and/or Board Member will complete the
cover sheet for the Defendant prior to Defendant leaving the courtroom. Motion was
seconded by Anita. Voted and carried by all present
VIII. Meeting was adjourned at 7:04pm by Chairman-Janet.
Minutes apProved by Board