HomeMy WebLinkAboutTCA 2025-09-25 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEEN COURT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,TEXAS,HELD
AT THE CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM,4301 CITY POINT DR,NRH,TX,76180 •
SEPTEMBER 25,2025
The Teen Court Advisory Committee of the City of North Richland Hills,Texas met on
September 25,2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Karen Russell called the meeting to order at 6:17 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joshua Brannon Student Representative
Phyllis Scott Place 2
Ron Moore Place 3
Mandi Sullins Place 4
Elizabeth"Libby" Carroll Place 5
Karen Russell Place 6
Amanda Roach Place 7
Bonnie Wolf Richland Hills City Representative
Bethany Grohman Watauga City Representative
Absent: N/A
Staff
Members: Rebecca Vinson Municipal Court Administrator
Rafael Martinez Teen Court Coordinator
Gerardo Burciaga-Ichikawa Teen Court Clerk
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak from the public.
C. ACTION ITEMS
C.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 6, 2025,TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
A motion was made by Ron Moore, seconded by Amanda Roach to approve the motion.
Motion to approve carried 9-0
D. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
D.1 INTRODUCE NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND VOLUTEERS
Introduced newest members of the board as well as discussed,the current volunteer opportunities and
availability of projects and credit opportunities available to the teens.Also,the board discussed current
trends for service projects and requirements for volunteers.
D.2 RECEIVE UPDATE ON TEEN COURT PROCEEDINGS
The board was updated by Rafael Martinez on updates to the defendant processes, flow of court and
updated safety procedures.As well as reminders for processes to be followed for both types of cases
and dismissal procedures.
D.3 RECEIVE UPDATE ON NEW TEEN COURT SCHEDULE(JANUARY JUNE)
The board was updated on dates,hours, and upcoming schedule for the beginning of 2026.
E. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Karen Russell adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
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