1992-02-10CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
667 N. Carroll Avenue
TEEN COURT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
February 10, 1992 6:00 p.m.
MINUTES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Buddy Luce, Chairman; Janine Bernasek,
Vice -Chairman; Sally Hall, Secretary; Cathy Turner; Jason Weddel,
and, Christen Gustafson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ralph Hopkins, Coordinator; Jon Michael Franks,
Judge; Megan Hartman, Mike Bedrich, and Chauncey Willingham.
GUESTS PRESENT: Jason Boyd, Ryan Fisher, and, Ros Osborne.
The Meeting of the Teen Court Advisory Committee was called to
order at 6:05 p.m., by Buddy Luce, Chairman.
Agenda Item #2, Approval of the Minutes of the January 22, 1992
Meeting
The Minutes of the January 22, 1992, Teen Court Advisory Committee
Meeting were approved as amended.
Motion: Bernasek
Second: Luce
Ayes: Luce, Bernasek, Hall, Turner, Weddel and Gustafson
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 vote
Agenda Item #3, Administrative Comments
Sally Hall stated she contacted Patty Minder in regard to the
criteria needed for a scholarship for Teen Court. To date, she has
not received a response.
Cathy Turner reported she met with Mrs. Rucker in regard to
suggestions for recognition for Teen Court participants. The items
suggested include: Leather Jackets, Patches, or Pins for
Attorneys; High School credit for debate class; and, "C" awards for
attorneys. Mrs. Rucker is to look into these possibilities.
It was suggested a letter be sent to Mrs. Rucker from the group, to
include the signatures of Teen Court members.
Agenda Item #4, By -Laws for Teen Court
Buddy Luce, Chairman, stated he has made all the changes to the
proposed By -Laws, that were discussed during the last meeting. It
was determined that $170.00 will be needed for filing the Articles
of Corporation for the By -Laws, with the State, which will register
Teen Court as a non-profit organization. Mrs. Hall indicated Judge
Brad Bradley will prepare the documents for filing. Hall stated
the funds needed for filing will come from the City.
Teen Court Advisory Committee Minutes
February 10, 1992
fir.. page two
Agenda Item #5, Increasing the Frequency of Teen Court Sessions
A discussion was held in regard to increasing the frequency of Teen
Court Sessions.
It was determined that Court will be increased to the 1st and 3rd
Mondays in April and May, 1992, with only one session in March as
previously scheduled.
Buddy Luce indicated he will get with Ralph Hopkins for
scheduling. It was determined the Teen Court Advisory Committee
will not meet during the summer months, with the last meeting being
May, and reconvening in August.
A discussion was held in regard to the number of Teen Court Lawyers
that have been appointed, noting that members of the Advisory
Committee are not automatically Teen Lawyers. It was agreed upon
that the Advisory Board will consist of three (3) juniors and three
(3) seniors at a time.
Agenda Item #6, Fund Raising for Teen Court
Buddy Luce feels the group needs to work on Fund -Raising as soon as
the By -Laws have been filed with the State. He feels members
should attend Rotary Club, Lions Club, and other groups, and ask
for donations to Teen Court. The group should also ask individuals
for continuing donations.
Cathy Turner suggested a Pizza Party be held during the last
Teen Advisory Board meeting in May.
Sally Hall suggested the Southlake Women's Club may sponsor a
fund raiser for Teen Court next year.
Agenda Item #8, Debriefing on Teen Court Session
A discussion was held in regard to the last Teen Court session.
The guests present noted several concerns, including: the jury
discussing items which were not brought up in court (this problem
has been corrected); adults being in with the jury (this will not
happen again), written instructions will be presented on jury
behavior. The questions of what to do with a hung jury was
discussed. Mr. Luce answered, the jury calls for the bailiff in
that case.
The issue of how jury duty as part of community service is
controlled, was discussed.
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Teen Court Advisory Committee Minutes
February 10, 1992
page three
Agenda Item #8, Continued
Mr. Hopkins has a sign in sheet for jurors to sign as they come in,
in order to keep up with the hours of the jurors.
Mr. Luce stated it is the responsibility of the defense attorney to
screen the jury, and make sure they are not prejudice.
Agenda Item #9, Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Buddy Luce, Chairman.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sally Hall, Secretary
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