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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-09TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2020 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 9th day of January, 2020 with the following members present: HURST: Bien Camungol, Lorrie Dickerson, Nancy Welton EULESS: Robin Edwards, David Lawwill, Renu Sloan BEDFORD: Chris Morrison, Kathleen Toms TEEN REPRESENTATIVES: Hurst Council Liaison — Bedford Council Liaison — Euless Council Liaison — Eddie Price HEB Teen Court Coordinator— Mindy Eichorst HEB Senior Teen Court Clerk — Diana Boone Also present: Hurst City Secretary — Euless Staff Liaison — Claudia Quintero Bedford Court Manager — Doug Campbell Hurst Court Manager — Lisa Howard HEB Teen Court Teen Liaison - Bedford Administrative Services Director - MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Diana Howard, Lucy Snearley CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Kathleen Toms called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. with a quorum of eight Board Members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the following Teen Court Advisory Board minutes: a) November 7, 2019 Regular Meeting b) November 7, 2019 Gala Committee Meeting Renu Sloan made a motion to approve the November 7, 2019 Regular Meeting and the Gala Committee Meeting minutes and Robin Edwards seconded the motion and all were in favor. 2. Introductions There were some new Advisory Board Members that were newly appointed the HEB Teen Court Advisory Board, David Lawwill, Euless and Chris Morrison, Bedford that introduced themselves. All of the Advisory Board Members introduced themselves including staff that was present. OLD BUSINESS 3. Discuss and possibly take action on items as they relate to 2020 annual Teen Court Scholarship Gala. Chairperson Kathleen Toms went over the menu options for the Gala. She explained the dinner would be buffet -style and a possibility of two meal options (depending on the cost): pot roast with mashed potatoes and green beans and green chili chicken with black beans or wild rice pilaf and mixed veggies. Chairperson Toms also explained the Gala Committee voted on the speaker and it would be Kyle Pekurney, Smithfield Middle School Principal, Birdville ISD. Teen Court Coordinator Mindy Eichorst handed out a Sponsorship/Donation form which had the different sponsorship levels listed along with information if a donation was to be made. Ms. Eichorst also mentioned she is working with Finance to see about being able to take registration, donations, and sponsorships online possibly through PayPal. Chairperson Toms encouraged Advisory Board Members to find sponsors for the Gala and donations for the silent auction. She explained that All For G0000000d would be assisting with the silent auction again this year. Ms. Eichorst talked about the scholarship application due date and how the Scholarship Committee will be able to review them and consider an amount up to $1,500. She also encouraged the Advisory Board Members to attend a Teen Court Night and observe the teens in action. 4. Discuss the list and guidelines of Advisory Board Member's commitment to HEB Teen Court. Teen Court Coordinator Mindy Eichorst went over the duties and obligations of the Advisory Board Members one more time for those present. The duties and obligations were as follows: meet on the first Thursday of the month, start time of the meeting is 6:00 p.m., two-year appointment, Scholarship Gala is a huge part of the Advisory Board, two unexcused absences consecutively without a good cause, within a year could result in a request for removal from the Board. OFFICER ELECTIONS 5. Hold election and vote for officer positions of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. Kathleen Toms was nominated by Chris Morrison and Bien Camungol was nominated by Renu Sloan for the Chairperson position. Since there were two nominations there was a ballot vote and Kathleen Toms won 5-1 votes. Bien Camungol was nominated by David Lawwill for the Vice Chairperson position. Since this was the only nomination, there was a voice vote with all ayes. Chris Morrison nominated Lorrie Dickerson for the Secretary position. Since this was the only nomination, there was a voice vote with all ayes. NEW BUSINESS 6. Discuss the 2020 Teen Court Competition. The 2020 Teen Court Competition will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at G.A. Buinger Career and Technical Education Center in Bedford. Teen Court Coordinator Mindy Eichorst explained that the Competition is comprised of several of the Teen Courts throughout the State of Texas and the teams compete against each other, similar to mock trials. This is a round robin bracket so all of the teams are guaranteed three rounds. Ms. Eichorst advised this was an all -day event and encouraged the Advisory Board Members to stop by and observe. 7. Discuss and possibly take action on a date for the next Teen Court Scholarship Meeting. The Teen Court Scholarship Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Bedford City Hall, upstairs conference room. Following Advisory Board Members have mentioned they would be on this committee: Chris Morrison, David Lawwill, Renu Sloan, Nancy Welton, and Kathleen Toms. 8. Discuss and possibly take action on a date for the next Teen Court Gala Committee Meeting. The next Teen Court Gala Committee Meeting will be on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at Bedford City Hall, upstairs conference room. The Following Advisory Board Members have mentioned they would be on this committee: Bien Camungol, Robin Edwards, Lorrie Dickerson, and Kathleen Toms. 9. Discuss and possibly take action on a date for the next Teen Court Advisory Board Meeting. The next Advisory Board Meeting will be on February 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Bedford City Hall, upstairs conference room. REPORTS Teen Court Coordinator Mindy Eichorst went over the Coordinator Report and the Revenue and Expenditures of the Teen Court Scholarship Fund. ADJOURNMENT Robin Edwards entered a motion for the meeting to be adjourned and Nancy Welton seconded the motion and all voted in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m. s, Chairperson Date