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Members/Advisors Present Absent Staff
Barry Abels John LaRue Lauren Ranly Linda Hodge
Vicky Alexander Melissa Madrigal Anne Seddelmeyer
Rosa Balderas Drew Reining
Margaret Canales Paula Rosenstein -
Liana Gonzales
Gloria Jackson •
Mary Jackson
CALL TO ORDER—Chair Gloria Jackson called the July 8, 2002 Regular Meeting of the
Commission on Children and Youth to order at 5:35 p.m.
Commission member Mary Jackson led the Commission in a prayer.
II. ROLL CALL—The recording secretary called roll announced a quorum was present.
Chair Jackson presented Joe Alley with a plaque, in recognition of his years of service on the
Commission. Mr.Alley told the Commission about his VIP trip to Japan.
Liana Gonzales arrived at 5:37 p.m.
Barry Abels arrived at 5:40 p.m.
Chair Jackson asked for clarification of the letters sent to Advisory members.
III ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES FROM REGULAR MEETINGS OF JUNE 10,2002—Ms.
Alexander moved to approve the minutes as written: Ms. Balderas seconded the motion. The
motion carried.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC—Ms. Cristina Gullett from The Turning Point attended the meeting.
Ms.Alexander met Ms. Gullett at the Truancy Summit.
V. BUSINESS-
- A. Old Business—
1. Discussion and Action on Vacancy on the Commission
Commission members discussed the Law Enforcement position vacancy. They
asked if Steve Heftier had sent in his application. No action was taken.
B. New Business—
1. Presentation on Parent Abuse by Youth—Tabled to the.August meeting.
2. Discussion of What the Commission Can Do About Drug Abuse by Youth—
The Commission members discussed the rising problem of drug abuse by youth.
The consensus was that they recognized a need in this area, and desired to
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support local agencies in their efforts. Ms. Balderas asked that staff arrange for a
speaker from the Coastal Bend Council on Drug Abuse to attend the August
meeting. She also suggested Cheryl Whitehead from Charlie's Place.
VI. COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:
Ms. Rosenstein discussed Child Care and the Sunset Commission.
VII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Ms. Hodge discussed her up-coming meeting with Harold Ong of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times,
concerning the development of a children/youth related web site that would link service providers,
local commissions, school districts, churches, etc. Mr. LaRue will also be attending the meeting.
VIII. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS:
Ms. Rosenstein requested that plaques be prepared and presented to Advisory members Talma
Benavides and Dr. Phil Rhoades at the August meeting.
Ms.Alexander and Ms..Reining discussed the Truancy Summit they attended.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT - As there was no further business, Mr. LaRue moved that the July 8, 2002
Regular Meeting of the Commission on Children and Youth be adjourned. Mr.Abels seconded the
motion. The motion carried. Chair Jackson adjourned the July 8, 2002 Regular Meeting of the
Commission on Children and Youth at 6:35 p.m.
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Linda Hodge c7—
Recreation Superintendent
Park and Recreation
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