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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 06/27/2003 MINUTES COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS . June 27, 2003 Corpus Christi, Texas * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MEMBERS PRESENT Bill Hennings, Chairman Councilman Arturo Pecos Judge Jim Huff, 1st Vice Chairman Mayor Felipe Martinez Billie Jo Tennill, 2nd V. Chairman Ron Massey Judge Linda Lee Henry, Secretary Clif Moss Ernestine Glossbrenner, . Treasurer, Oscar Soliz Councilman Frank Reilly M. Brent Ocker Judge Jimmy Martinez Annette Mouttet Commissioner Ronnie Olivarez Josie Herro Judge Joe B. Garcia Sandra Santos Councilman Carlos Villarreal Commissioner Nina Trevino Ron Young Mayor Joe Burke Mayor Mario Rodriguez Florencio Sauceda Mayor Fil Esquivel Rebecca Krumnow GUESTS PRESENT Fred' Bell, Chairman, Council on Aging Elma Garcia, Brooks County Elsa Munoz, City of Corpus Christi STAFF PRESENT John Buckner R. J. Thomas Richard Bullock Frank Garcia Betty Lamb Judy Wenger Veronica Toomey Veronica Rapp 1. CALL TO ORDER Bill Hennings called the meeting to order at 2 : 01 P.M. John Buckner called roll . There were 9 of 12 counties represented and 22 out of 34 votes in attendance. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 2003 MEETING . Mr. Moss moved for the approval -of the June 6, 2003 meeting minutes. Ms. Tennill seconded his motion. The minutes of SCANNED Minutes Page 2 June 27, 2003 the June 6, 2003 meeting were approved, by - unanimous vote of the members present . 3 . TREASURER' S REPORT John Buckner presented this report for the month of May 2003 . Referring to the first page of a report mailed to the membership with the agenda for the meeting, he summarized the financial transactions for the month of May 2003 . The information presented included _beginning __balance,_ cash -- receipts, cash disbursements, ending balance and interest earned on both the American Bank and TEXPOOL accounts. Ms. Tennill moved for approval of the Treasurer' s Report and her motion was seconded by Mr. Ocker. The Treasurer' s report was approved by unanimous vote of the members present at the end of the meeting. 4. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS A. CHAIRMAN' S REPORT Confirmation of Committee Appointments Mr. Hennings nominated Ms. Cecilia Perez-Saenz to the Council on Aging. Ms. Perez-Saenz was recommended by the Council on Aging. Judge Martinez moved that Ms Perez-Saenz be confirmed a representative of Jim Wells County on the Council on Aging. Mr. Oscar Soliz seconded this motion. Ms. Perez- Saenz was confirmed by unanimous vote of the members present. B. COUNCIL ON AGING REPORT Mr. Fred Bell, Chairman of the Council on Aging presented this report. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2489 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING AREA PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2004-2006 TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING _ FOR PLANNED OLDER AMERICANS ACT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES , FOR THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING INCLUDING ACTIVITIES OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGING,_ AREA SUBCONTRACTORS AND VENDORS. Mr.' Soliz moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2489. His motion was seconded by Judge Martinez. At this point Mayor Minutes Page 3 June 27, 2003 Esquivel expressed concern about prescription drug costs for the elderly and asked if the resolution . or plan could be amended to reflect strong support from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments for some sort of relief through federal and state programs on behalf of senior citizens in this regard. There was extensive discussion on this issue. A vote was called on the original motion to adopt Resolution -- No. 2489 . Resolution No. 2489 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present . - =Mayor Esquivel then moved to have the matter of advocacy for prescription drug relief on behalf of the elderly be considered by the Council on Aging and for a recommendation to be brought back to the CBCOG membership at the July meeting for consideration. Judge Huff seconded this motion. -- The motion passed by unanimous vote of the members present . 2 . RESOLUTION NO. 2490 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AMEND THE CURRENT AREA AGENCY ON AGING FISCAL YEAR 2003 REGIONAL BUDGET TOTALING $3 , 077, 340 OF OLDER AMERICANS ACT AND STATE GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS ACTUALLY AWARDED AND USDA FUNDS ESTIMATED TO BE AWARDED IN 2003 , AND BY TRANSFERRING FUNDS BETWEEN AREA -- AGENCY ACTIVITIES BASED ON YEAR-TO-DATE EXPENDITURES . Mr. Soliz moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2490 . Councilman Arturo Pecos seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2490 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present . 3 . RESOLUTION NO. 2491 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ALLOCATION PLAN FOR PROGRAMMING - $99, 859 IN UNRESTRICTED TITLE III OLDER AMERICANS ACT CARRYOVER FUNDS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2002 TO TEN AREA NUTRITION SUBCONTRACTORS FOR ONE-TIME EQUIPMENT NEEDS AND OTHER NEEDS IDENTIFIED. Commissioner Trevino moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2491 . Councilman Pecos seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2491 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present . Co EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT John Buckner presented this item on behalf of the committee. Minutes Page 4 June 27, 2003 RESOLUTION NO. 2492 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FY2004-2005 STAGE TWO 9- 1-1 STRATEGIC PLAN TO THE COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS (CSEC) AS REQUIRED IN SUBCHAPTER 771 . 055 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. Ms. Tennill moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2492 . - Judge Huff seconded -her motion. John -Buckner reviewed the background on the document under consideration and explained the process in its development . Resolution No. 2492 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present . 5 . ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS Chairman Hennings reported on his attendance at the National - Association of Regional Councils annual meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from June 21 to June 24, 2003 . 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2 :55 PM. Bill Hennings, Chairman ATTEST: Judge Linda Lee Henry, Secretary