1991-11-25CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
667 N. Carroll Avenue
TEEN COURT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
November 25, 1991 6:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Buddy Luce, Chairman; Ralph Hopkins, Coordinator;
Cathy Turner, Acting Secretary; Jason Weddel, Megan Hartman, Janine
Bernasek, and Mike Bedrich.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Sally Hall, Secretary; Jon Michael Franks,
Chauncey Willingham, and Brad Bradley.
The Regular meeting of the Teen Court Advisory Committee was called
to order at 6:12 p.m. by Buddy Luce, chairman.
Agenda Item #2, Approval of the Minutes
The Minutes of the November 11, 1991, Teen Court Meeting were
approved as presented.
Motion: Hopkins
Second: Bedrich
Ayes: Hopkins, Bedrich, Gustafson, Weddel, Hartman, Bernasek,
Turner and Luce.
Nays: None
Approved: 8-0 vote.
Agenda Item #3, Administrative Comments
Ralph Hopkins reported that Christen Gustafson, Lee Gervitz, Aimee
Summers, and Brett Bergman attended Lawyer Training in Arlington.
Mr. Hopkins stated he will write a letter to the Southlake Women's
Club, asking for donations for Teen Court operations.
The Committee was reminded that the "Mock Trial" will be held on
December 2, 1991 at 6:00 p.m., and the first "Teen Court" will be
held on December 9, 1991.
Buddy Luce will work in training the lawyers and preparing them for
the first trial. He suggested using the video equipment at the
school. He stated all Teen Court Lawyers need to be present on
December 2, 1991 at 6:00 p.m.
enda Item #4, Establishment of By -Laws for Teen Court
Chairman, Buddy Luce, asked to have consideration of the By -Laws
tabled, until the next scheduled meeting, as they have not been
completed.
Motion: Luce
Second: Hopkins
Ayes: Luce, Hopkins, Gustafson,
Bedrich, and Turner.
I%bl Nays: None
Approved: 8-0 vote.
Weddel, Hartman, Bernasek,
Teen Court Advisory Committee
November 25, 1991
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Agenda Item #5, Report on Lawyer Training
Christen Gustafson reported on Lawyer Training as the result of the
trip to Arlington, stating, that most of the information has all
ready been covered during the pre -meeting. The tape provided, will
be helpful to everyone.
Agenda Item #6, Appointment of Lawyer Teams.
Buddy Luce suggested the Lawyer Teams be selected in groups of
three (3), with six (6) lawyers being present the first time,
alternating from court to court. He understands there may be
scheduling problem with the students.
It was suggested that no more than six (6) cases be scheduled for a,
Court session.
It was established that the first six (6) lawyers will include:
Heather Edwards, Christen Gustafson, Janine Bernasek, Aimee
Summers, and Brett Bergman.
The committee members present, reviewed the Council Chambers and
Mr. Luce briefly explained the procedures.
Agenda Item V , Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Buddy Luce, Chairman.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cathy Turner, Acting Secretary
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