HomeMy WebLinkAboutTCA 2026-04-23 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEEN COURT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,TEXAS,HELD
AT THE MUNICIPAL COURT 2ND FLOOR MASTER JURY ROOM,
4301 CITY POINT DR,NRH,TX,76180
APRIL 23,2026
The Teen Court Advisory Committee of the City of North Richland Hills,Texas met on April 23,
2026, at 6:00 p.m.in the MUNICIPAL COURT,2ND FLOOR,MASTER JURY 1.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Karen Russell called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joshua Brannon Student Representative
Phyllis Scott Place 2
Ron Moore Place 3
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: Mandi Sullins Place 4
Staff
Members: Rafael Martinez Teen Court Coordinator
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak from the public.
C. ACTION ITEMS
C.1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 29,2026,TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING
Elizabeth Carroll noted a typo in January's minutes. With the correction noted, a motion was made by
Bethany Grohman, seconded by Bonnie Wolf to approve the motion.
Motion to approve carried 8-0
C.2. INTERVIEW APPLICANTS AND DISCUSS AWARDING TEEN COURT SCHOLARSHIPS
The board interviewed 3 applicants. Bethany Grohrnan motioned to award$3,000 to Kylie O'Hara,
seconded by Elizabeth Carroll to approve the motion.
Motion to approve carried 8-0
The award is to be presented at the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting.
D. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
D.1 RECEIVE UPDATE ON NEW TEEN COURT SCHEDULE(JUNE-DECEMBER 2026)
The board was updated by Rafael Martinez on new volunteer Judges and additional volunteers.
Additionally,the board was updated on dates,hours, and upcoming schedule for the remainder of 2026.
E. ADJOURNMENT
Karen Russell adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
400.6,e
Karen Russell, Chairperson
Teen Court Advisory Board
ATTEST:
Amanda Roach,Recording Secretary
Teen Court Advisory Board