Pinellas County Juvenile Justice Council
Minutes approved as submitted 12/14/06
Thursday October 26, 2006
Seminole Community Library; Seminole, FL

Call to Order

• Chair Dave Plyer called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.  Roll call was taken. A quorum was present.
• In the absence of the Secretary, meeting notes were taken by Council Member Bruce Wright.
• Council Chair reviewed requirements for membership and voting.
• Meeting Roster

ACTIVE VOTING MEMBERS:

OTHER ATTENDEES:

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

Approval of Minutes: Council Meeting of September 28, 2006

The Chair stated that if there was no objection, the reading of the minutes of the Council meeting of 09/28/06 would be waived. There was no objection. There was no discussion. The minutes were adopted as submitted.

Distribution of Amended Bylaws

Membership Registrar Cathy Corry distributed a copy of the amended bylaws, as adopted by the Council at its meeting of September 28, 2006.

Report from the Chair

• Chair reviewed a letter from the Council to Calvin Harris, Chair, Circuit 6 Juvenile Justice Board. The letter asked for an apology from Harris for his public disrespect toward the Pinellas County Juvenile Justice Council’s representative to the C6JJB, to a member of the PCJJC and to a member of the public. Harris has not replied. The Chair submitted a copy of the letter for the record.
• Chair reviewed the appearance by council members and members of the community at the Pinellas County School Board meeting on Tuesday October 24, 2006. A copy of the presentations by the Chair and Council Member Corry were submitted for the record. The event was reported on WMNF radio.
• Interview scheduled for Tuesday 10/31/06 with Council Chair on “The Criminal Justice Forum" (1340 AM).
• Next Council Meeting:  Tuesday, Nov. 21st due to Thanksgiving holiday.

New Business

Appointments to the Circuit 6 Juvenile Justice Board (C6JJB)

The Nomination Committee produced a slate of six candidates for appointment to the C6JJB. There were no nominations from the floor. Member Cathy Corry moved that the Council vote on the slate as presented. Council Member Dennis Segall seconded the motion. The six candidates were approved, unanimously, by voice vote. The new members of the C6JJB appointed by the Council are:

• Susan Biszewski-Eber (Juvenile justice provider)
• Dwight Chimurenga Waller (Community advocate)
• Jim Coats (Law enforcement)
• Greg Pound (Parent Advocate),
• Norm Roche (Business community)
• Bruce Wright (Faith community)

A letter and email will be sent to notify new board members as well as the outgoing board members.

Announcements

• Council Member Terry Richards reported concerns about the behavior of some Council Members during Council meetings. The Council Chair said it is the Chair’s responsibility to maintain order.
• Council Member Dennis Segall spoke regarding Circuit Six Juvenile Justice Board's inappropriate behavior in relation to Council Chair and Council members. (See Report from the Chair).
• Council Member Bonnie McClelland announced the Symposium on Suicide Prevention  on December 5th and 6th at the Clearwater Beach Hilton. Details will be sent to the acting secretary.
• Department of Juvenile Justice observer Tim Niermann described day treatment alternative to boot camp held on Saturdays and Sundays. It is a voluntary prevention program for youth ages 11-18.
• Council Member Cathy Corry reported on a recent article on "shackling of minors" in court. Corry distributed a copy of the article to those in attendance.
• Council Member Corry suggested that council look at its progress on the 3 year strategic plan.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.

Notes provided 11/16/06 by Council Member Bruce Wright.
Minutes written 12/03/06 by Council Chair Dave Plyer and reviewed by the Executive Committee 12/04/06.

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