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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-04 TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2021 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § CITY OF BEDFORD § The Teen Court Advisory Board of the cities of Hurst, Euless and Bedford, Texas met at 6:00 p.m. at Bedford City Hall on the 4th day of November, 2021 with the following members present: HURST: Bien Camungol EULESS: David Lawwill, Joe Robinson BEDFORD: Kathleen Toms TEEN REPRESENTATIVES: Hurst Council Liaison — Bedford Council Liaison— Euless Council Liaison HEB Teen Court Coordinator—Mindy Eichorst HEB Senior Teen Court Clerk— Also present: Hurst City Secretary— Euless Court Manager—Claudia Quintero Bedford Court Manager— Doug Campbell Hurst Court Manager— HEB Teen Court Teen Liaison- Bedford Administrative Services Director- MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Renu Sloan, Chris Morrison, and Sara Steves CALL TO ORDER Chairperson David Lawwill called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. with a quorum of four Board Members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the following Teen Court Advisory Board minutes: a) June 3, 2021 Regular Meeting Joe Robinson made a motion to approve the June 3, 2021 regular meeting minutes and Bien Camungol seconded the motion and all were in favor. 2. Introductions There were no new introductions. OLD BUSINESS 3. Discuss Fundraising Options. Board Member Kathleen Toms mentioned that where she works, they provided her with business cards with a QR code so if citizens want, they can donate money. There was some discussion if a QR code could be created to include Teen Court information and a way for citizens to donate. A discussion was held of utilizing PayPal or something similar that can be connected and linked to a QR code where citizens can donate. The QR code could be on a business card, half sheet of paper, or on a poster. Chairperson David Lawwill mentioned he would like to see there be a traditional in-person Gala. Board Member Bien Camungol mentioned that he felt the teens "got lost" in the large space and dark setting of the event at Hurst Conference Center but then mentioned that at the Texas Star Conference Center it was bright with light. The question was asked of who in the past has attended the Gala and approximately how many have attended. Board Member Joe Robinson thought that the budget might be an issue for now, so maybe having a recognition and separate fundraisers. Kathleen Toms suggested maybe having something separate for the fundraising and a recognition. Ms. Toms also suggested getting plaques for the businesses to be able to display. Ms. Toms also brought up a suggestion of Smile.com through Amazon. The concept is when something is purchased through Amazon, a percentage of eligible purchases can be directed as a donation to HEB Teen Court. NEW BUSINESS 4. Discuss, review, and possibly take action on the Teen Court Scholarship Application. Kathleen Toms made a motion to table this item until the next Advisory Board meeting so everyone can to look over the application and Joe Robinson seconded the motion, and everyone was in favor. 5. Discuss and possibly take action on a date for the next Teen Court Advisory Board Meeting. The next Teen Court Advisory Board Meeting will be on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Bedford City Hall, upstairs conference room. REPORTS Ms. Eichorst presented the Coordinator's Report for FY21 June through September 2021. She also presented the Coordinator's Report for FY22 October 2021. Ms. Eichorst presented the Teen Court Scholarship Fund Report. ADJOURNMENT Kathleen toms entered a motion for the meeting to be adjourned and Joe Robinson seconded the mote , do • in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m. Da,4• La Il, h ' person Date I