TEEN COURT
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
March 21, 2001
Minutes

Present: Joyce Barkel, Adam Rett, Alice Holliman, Mark Geister, Diane Geese, Josh Wise, Jennifer DeYoung, Michael Kersman, Duane Baker

Absent: Bob Devries, Nichole Bierema (excused) Kathleen Whitfield

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, by Diane Geese.

II. Old Business

• Both the January 2001 and February 2001 minutes were accepted with minor changes.
• There was discussion regarding board member status. Due to career changes and other commitments, Jill Benson, Bob DeVries, Nicole Bierma and Michael Hill are no longer able to serve as HTC Advisory Board members. Their past participation and involvement with HTC is truly appreciated.
• Bob DeVries and Nichole Bierema will be contacted and asked to attempt to find replacement representatives from Holland Police Department, and Ottawa County District Court.
• Holland Christian and Holland High School will have a joint session on April 9^th.
• A motion was passed to form a “Search Committee” to:

      A.     Find a replacement as soon as possible for the HTC coordinator. And/or, pursue organizations, i.e., Bar Association, Holland Jaycee’s, or HASP. And pursue College Interns to assist with program coordination.
      B.     Write a letter of Recommendation to Soren Wolff, Holland City Manager, advising him of the need to hire a part-time paid coordinator to facilitate the HTC program.
  
  

• There will be a report on the status of the Seventeen article at the next Board meeting. (April 18)
• The board reviewed methods by which the Minutes of the meetings are distributed.
• Attendance/participation of board members was also reviewed.

III. New Business

• Volunteers for the HCTV program are being interviewed.  Target date for selection is April 18, 2001.
• Donations for money to provide pizza parties after sessions is being pursued. This will eliminate budget line item expenditures.
• Certificates of Appreciation will be given to all students who have volunteered to help with HTC. They will be presented at the school’s Honor’s Assembly.
• Administrative contacts will be made to re-establish contact with West Ottawa High School in order for them to be able to participate. Black River and Calvary Baptist will also be considered.

IV. Member Announcements

• The next meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2001, at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 270 South River Avenue, Holland, Michigan. Please contact Human Relations Office at (616) 355-1328 April 17, 2001 if you are unable to attend.

V. Adjournment

• The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.