1997-11-06' City of Southlake, Texas
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Committee
November 6,1997
Meeting Minutes
Members Present: Brett Boren, Jacky Lawrence, Judy Gilmore, Nicole Berry, Erin
Anderson, Doug Strickland, Justin Willingham, Marry Dunbar,
David Harris, Courtney Smiter, Wayne Moffat
Members Absent: Vic Awtry
Kami Adrian will no longer be serving on the committee
Ex-Officio Members Present: Nancy Moffat, Brad Bradley
Staff Support Present: Gary Gregg, Elizabeth Rowland, Tiffany Harrington,
Sean Leonard, Shelli Siemer
Agenda Item No. 1. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 PM by Brad Bradley. Each committee member
introduced themselves to the group.
Brad Bradley discussed how the committee formed- the concept developed as the result of a
community wide effort. This committee was formed by the City Council and CISD to review
existing programs and identify new programs. Brad Bradley stated that funding is an issue, but
believes we will be able to obtain grant funding as a joint effort. The committee began
discussing a variety of issues related to the topic of drug and alcohol use among youth. The
group agreed that information regarding the nature and extent of the problem should come from
the youth of the community.
Erin Anderson stated that there is a problem among all types and groups of students in the
school. Judy Gilmore asked what reasons do students use to get high and drink. Nicole Berry
stated there are various reasons. Wayne Moffat asked the youth representatives how the
committee could help address the problems. Nicole Berry stated that parents need to change their
attitudes. Nancy Moffat explained that there is a "Scared Sober" program done at the
Coroner's office for kids to witness a live autopsy.
There was a long discussion of possible solutions.
Agenda Item No.2. Selection of Officers: The committee will select a Chairperson, Vice
Chairperson, and Secretary.
Chairperson:
Wayne Moffat nominated Jacky Lawrence. Brad Bradley seconded the nomination. Jacky
Lawrence accepted.
Erin Anderson nominated Brad Bradley. Judy Gilmore seconded the nomination. Brad Bradley
declined the nomination.
Motion was made to approve Jacky Lawrence by acclamation.
Motion: Brad Bradley
Second: Judy Gilmore
Ayes: 13
Nays: 0
Approved: 13-0
Vice Chair:
Brad Bradley nominated Marty Dunbar. Wayne Moffat seconded the nomination.
David Harris nominated Nicole Berry. Nicole declined the nomination.
Motion was made to elect Marty Dunbar as Vice Chairperson for the committee.
Motion:
Brad Bradley
Second:
Wayne Moffat
Ayes:
12
Nays:
0
Approved:
12-0
Secretary:
Brad Bradley nominated Shelli Siemer.
Doug Strickland seconded the nomination.
There was discussion of whether a staff person can hold the secretary position on the committee.
Motion was made to elect Shelli Siemer as Secretary for the committee.
Motion:
Brad Bradley
Second:
Doug Strickland
Ayes:
12
Nays:
0
Approved:
12-0
Agenda Item No.3. Establish Business Procedures: The committee will determine procedures
for conducting meetings including general ground rules.
The committee set the following rules to guide meeting procedures:
1. Each member will treat each other with respect- everyone should be treated equally
2. Establish agenda for every meeting and follow the agenda.
3. Each member will be recognized by the chairperson prior to speaking.
4. Meetings will start and end on time.
Agenda Item No. 4. Determine Meeting Schedule: The members will determine the times,
dates, and frequency of committee meetings.
The committee discussed how frequently the group should meet. The committee agreed to begin
meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Shelli Siemer will
find out whether the community center is available on Thursday nights.
Agenda Item No. 5. Develop a Mission Statement with goals and obiectives
Elizabeth Rowland asked what the role of the committee was. Wayne Moffat stated that it was to
make recommendation to the City Council and School Board. David Harris stated with the
support from the City Council and School Board, there should be no problems implementing the
committee's recommendations.
The committee agreed the Mission Statement should mirror the purpose of the committee as
described in the Joint Resolution between the City Council and CISD to form the committee:
The committee shall be tasked with researching and recommending to the City Council and
the CISD Board of Trustees, initiatives, programs, and/or action plans, which will serve to
focus on the goal of reducing drug, alcohol, and substance abuse by the youth of Southlake.
Doug Strickland asked if there were cities this size that have similar programs. Wayne Moffat
stated that there are programs and the committee needs to research these programs and pull
aspects they like from the other programs to make our recommendation effective. Southlake's
committee is a unique program because it is the only known joint effort between the CISD and
the City of Southlake. Nancy Moffat wants to bring a great deal of information to the committee
for consideration. Jacky Lawrence asked if the committee had any statistics on Southlake. Gary
Gregg stated that the numbers show reported offenses.
The members agreed to focus on the goals of the committee in order to ensure agreed upon
direction for the committee members to follow. All members of the committee participated in
identifying goals for the committee.
(see attached goals)
Agenda Item No.6. Adjourn
Brad Bradley moved to adjourn at 8:12 p.m. Jacky Lawrence seconded the motion.
Submitted
Secretary
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Approved
Jac z Brooks -Lawrence, Chairperson