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COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2002, 5:30 P.M.
SIXTH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
1201 LEOPARD ST., CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Members/Advisors Present Absent Staff
Barry Abels Mary Jackson Penny Grochow Mariah Boone
Vicky Alexander John LaRue Melissa Madrigal K Chute
Rosa Balderas Lauren Ranly
Margaret Canales Drew Reining
Liana Gonzales Paula Rosenstein
Gloria Jackson -
I. CALL TO ORDER—Chair, Gloria Jackson called the September 14, 2002 Regular Meeting of the
Commission on Children and Youth to order at 5:30 p.m.
Commission member John LaRue led the Commission in prayer.
II. ROLL CALL—The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present.
III ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 12,2002—Margaret
Canales noted a correction. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. instead of 4:30 p.m.
Clarification of the names given on Section VIII, Requests for Information was requested. The
secretary will research and correct. John La Rue moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Rosa
Balderas seconded the motion. The motion passed.
(Liana Gonzales and Barry Abels arrived at 5:32 p.m.)
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC—none
V. BUSINESS -
A. Old Business—
Presentation of Service Plaques
Chair,Jackson presented Dr. Phil Rhoades with a service plaque and invited him to
attend the meeting.
B. New Business—
1. Presentation of the Master Plan
Paula Rosenstein related the beginning of this committee in 1994. The original
Master Plan was presented to the City Council in April of 1997. There was review of
the Mission Statement, Beliefs,and the Four Problem Areas with accomplishments
toward their goals. Dr.Phil Rhoades pointed out the yearly review addressed at the
end of the Master Plan.
Chair, Jackson presented Talma Benavides with a service plaque.
The commission was briefly adjourned to witness the City's Sesquicentennial,Time
Capsule Burial. When reconvened,Paula Rosenstein nominated John LaRue to be
the commission's representative at it's opening in 2052. Drew Reining seconded.
The nomination passed.
2. Presentation of the YOU Strategic Plan
Robin West illustrated community collaboration of local organizations and how to use
legislation to benefit youth. Dr.Phil Rhoades reviewed the new Four Risk Indicators
and spoke of the current YOU plan toward them.
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3. Discussion of October Workshop
The commission decided to have their workshop on Monday, October 14, 2002
beginning at 5:30 p.m. during their regular meeting.
VI. COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:
Chair Jackson noted the request to change the meeting date due to clerical conflicts. John LaRue
made a motion to hold the Commission on Children and Youth meetings on the third Monday of each
month beginning November 2002. Barry Abels seconded. The motion passed. The secretary
expressed appreciation.
VII. COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Vicky Alexander spoke of the upcoming Crime Control funding vote. Informational handouts were
offered.
Mary Jackson noted the Family Counseling Service is celebrating their 60th Anniversary.
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VIII. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS: C
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business, Mary Jackson moved to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. Barry Abels
seconded. The motion passed..
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Mariah Boone
Juvenile Assessment Center Supervisor
Park and Recreation
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