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COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH
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MONDAY,April 18th, 2005,5:30 P.M. 4h .;;;
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1201 LEOPARD ST.,CORPUS CHRISTI,TX � Z
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Members,Present Member Absent Staff
Vicky Alexander Amanda Stukenberg Aaron Cooley Linda Hodge
Margaret Canales Mary Jackson Mariah Boone
Liana Gonzales Lauren Ranly
Penny Grochow
Drew Reining
Brian Silva
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair,Vicky Alexander called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL: The staff liaison called roll and announced a quorum was present.
III.ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING March 21st, 2005
Drew Reining made a motion to approve the minutes. Margaret Canales seconded. Motion
passed.
IV.ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS:
The previous absences noted in the attendance record were excused for all members except for
the 3 recently terminated members;Janie Suarez, Melissa Madrigal and Shane'Magee for whom
excuses were not available.
V. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC:
No members of the public wished to speak.
VI. BUSINESS:
A. OLD BUSINESS
1. Children's Impact Statement
Drew Reining stated that everything is on track and that some of the revisions are on the planning
department's web site. The planning department should be ready to speak with the Commission
at its June meeting.
2. Luncheon
Ron Kitchens was recommended as a speaker. It was suggested that Robin West do
evaluations.
3. Health Department Letter
It was decided that action should be deferred until Health Department Director position is filled
and more is known about the direction the Health Department then takes..
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B. NEW BUSINESS
1. Upcoming Commissioner Vacancies
It was decided that staff would contact the DA's Office and the Sheriffs Office to find out who to
use for their representatives since the SO representative was terminated for non-attendance and
the DA representative is no longer eligible. Also, Mary Jackson's social services position will be
vacant as she has completed her allowable number of terms and the religion position is vacant
due to its member being terminated for non-attendance. Penny Grochow, Liana Gonzales and
Margaret Canales are up for re-appointment. Commissioner Canales does not wish to be re-
appointed at this time, so the business position will be vacant. After discussion, a motion was
made by Liana Gonzales and seconded by Margaret Canales to recommend Sheri Phillabaum for
the faith-based position, Laura Smith for the business position, Georg "G" Johnson for the social
services position and the people suggested by the DA and SO for those positions. The motion
passed.
C. PRESENTATION
1. Request for Endorsement of Title V Grant for Municipal Juvenile Court
The Honorable Judge Deanie M. King presented the grant application and asked for the
Commission's endorsement. Judge King updated the Commission on the financial and program
status of the Municipal Juvenile Court and its needs plus things that the grant would provide for
the Juvenile Assessment Center, as well. Penny Grochow moved to approve a resolution
endorsing the grant and Amanda Stukenberg seconded. The motion passed. Judge King also
updated the Commission on a Texas House Bill that might provide funding for case managers
and her efforts on its behalf.
VII. COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS:
Vicky Alexander gave an update on the Youth Council.
VIII. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Linda Hodge reported that the National League of Families will be visiting Corpus Christi. They
should be attending the next CCY meeting. Brian Silva will speak to them about the Youth
Council, Liana Gonzales will bring snacks and Linda Hodge will bring drinks.
IX. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS:-
None.
X. ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business,the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:55 p.m.
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Linda
Linda Hodge,Assistant Dire •
Parks and Recreation Department