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May: 16 distinct juveniles, 20 complaints, 2 approved for court, 13 juveniles diverted, 0 juveniles admitted to detention, 0 electronic monitoring activations, 4 days on electronic monitoring, and 0 juveniles committed to YDC. April's charges included status offenses, simple assaults, communicating threats, and cyber bullying. May's charges included status offenses, simple assaults, and communicating threats. There were no felony charges either month. JCPC Business FY18-19 Membership Review—There are a couple new recommendations and seat changes: Gayane Chambless is new, Meg McGurk is changing jobs and will be leaving the Business Community Seat and switching to the "at-large" seat, and we also have 3 recommendations for youth—2 for Youth Under 18 and 1 for"at-large" seat. One of the youth recommendations is Jaime Lescinki, sister to JCPC member Kristi, and was recommended by Kate Giduz. Kate reports that Jaime volunteers with Teen Court is always reliable and asking questions and seems very engaged in the community. Jaime is a sophomore at Cedar Ridge and has been involved in Teen Court for about 2 years. Kate also recommended Jay Cole who she knows through Teen Court as well. Jay is finishing up his freshman year at Cedar Ridge and is the youngest attorney that Orange County Teen Court has had. Jay is also active in athletics, was student body president in middle school, and has also expressed an interest. Matthew Hinton, recommended by Sharron Hinton, is a sophomore at Cedar Ridge and has expressed interest in the juvenile justice system and what is happening in the community with respect to teenagers. Donna King motioned that Gayane and Meg be recommended for County Commissioner appointee and that the three youth be recommended for the remaining open seats (2 for Youth Under 18 and 1 for County Commissioner appointee) and was seconded by Carol McClelland. Motion carried unanimously. The Member of Business Community seat is open and Meg has been trying to think of recommendations but so far has not come up with anyone. She has asked that others be thinking of recommendations for this seat as well. Election of Officers—Denise stated that there needs to be more of a set, formal nomination process for officers. Meg can appoint a member to be the chair of the nomination committee and Denise has already drafted a structured email to help facilitate the nomination process. Donna King has volunteered to be the chair of the nomination committee. Denise will send Donna the draft email to send out and ask for nominations to be sent back to her. She will then reach out to those nominated to determine interest in serving, and then present a slate of officers at the next meeting in August. FY18-19 Annual Plan Review—Rebekah emailed the Annual Plan to the JCPC members prior to the meeting for review. It is still a work in progress and but the majority of the plan is together. The Annual Plan and Certification goes before the County Commissioners every year for review and approval. Hot Topic Discussion Donna reminded everyone that it is tick and bug season and to be aware of it especially when youth are outside and doing community service or other activities. Please remember to take appropriate precautions (repellant,pants/long-sleeve shirts, etc.).