HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Commission On Children And Youth - 08/12/2002 COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY,AUGUST.12, 2002, 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COMMITTEE ROOM
1201 LEOPARD ST., CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Members/Advisors Present Absent Staff
Vicky Alexander John LaRue Barry Abels Linda Hodge
Rosa Balderas Melissa Madrigal Mary Jackson K Chute
Margaret Canales Lauren Ranly Drew Reining
Liana Gonzales Paula Rosenstein -
Penny Grochow -
Gloria Jackson
CALL TO ORDER — Chair, Gloria Jackson called the August 12, 2002 Regular Meeting of the
Commission on Children and Youth to order at 4:30 p.m.
Commission member Rosa Balderas led the Commission in a prayer.
II. ROLL CALL—The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present.
Chair Jackson introduced the new member, Penny Grochow. In turn, members introduced
themselves to Ms. Grochow.
III ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES FROM REGULAR MEETINGSOF JULY 8, 2002—Ms. Balderas
moved to approve the minutes with the following corrections, Liana Gonzales arrived at 5:37 p.m.
instead of 6:37 p.m.and Barry Abels arrived at 5:40 p.m.instead of 6:40 p.m. Mr. La Rue seconded
the motion. The motion carried.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC-Ms.Jennifer Taylor from Family Outreach of Corpus Christi attended.
V. BUSINESS -
A. Old Business—
1. Presentation on Parent Abuse by Youth
Ashley Harson gave a presentation that summarized their organization and its
services in our community.
(Melissa Madrigal arrived at 5:40 p.m.)
2. Chair Jackson presented Rudy Sosa with a plaque, in recognition of his years of
service on the Commission.
B. New Business—
1. Presentation by Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Dee Ogle said their organization targets indigent care and works closely with other
local youth organizations. They have identified the need for better facilities to detox
and treat youth. -
2. Presentation by Del Mar College
Student Affairs and Drug Education Director, Homer Ramos stated the number one
problem facing all college students is alcohol abuse. His office works closely with
Student Clubs that volunteer their time and talents to our community.
3. Presentation by Turning Point Counseling Service
Christina Gulley stated their organization has received some Weed and Seed funds
for their Prevention, Intervention and Education program. They offer free counseling
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and coordinate their programs with several other groups both locally and with our
surrounding towns.
4. Presentation by Police Community Services
Representative was unable to attend.
VI. COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:
Chair Jackson and Ms. Hodge lead discussion on the current committees. Committee members will
receive additional information about key task areas and possible re-organization before the next
meeting.
VII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND COMMISSION'CONCERNS:
There was no additional report or concerns at this time.
VIII. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Requested Ms. Isabel Carpenter to give information on the Success by Six Program.
2. Requested Ms. Robin West and Rene Cantu to give information about upcoming legislation.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business, Ms.Balderas moved that the August 12,2002 Regular Meeting of
the Commission on Children and Youth be adjourned. Mr.LaRue seconded the motion. The motion
carried. Chair Jackson adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Linda Hodge
Recreation Superintendent
Park and Recreation
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