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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 07/25/2003 '\ MINUTES• qr 'i 4 MB 2203 COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ill RECEIVED ; July 25, 2003 CITY SECRETARY'S Corpus Christi, .Texas ORME 0 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * .* * `� 414 MEMBERS PRESENT Bill Hennings, Chairman Glenn Sullivan Judge Jim Huff, 1St Vice Chairman Elias Vasquez Billie Jo Tennill, 2nd V. Chairman Annette Mouttet Judge Linda Lee Henry, Secretary Jose Herro Judge Glenn Guillory Steve Schwerin_ Councilman Carlos Villarreal) Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick Judge E. B. Garcia Councilman Mark Scott Ralph Trevino Councilman Brent Chesney Ron Young Clif Moss Mayor Mario Rodriguez Ron Massey Commissioner Oscar Ortiz Commissioner Rindle Wilson Oscar Soliz Judge Terry Simpson M. Brent Ocker Commissioner Fred Nardini Anna Mercado Flores Florencio Sauceda . .GUESTS PRESENT • John Shepherd, Collier Johnson & Woods Tim McKay, Collier Johnson and Woods Chief Tim Jayroe Public Protection Committee David Casteel, Texas Department of Transportation Gary Bushell, Attorney and Government Consultant S. T. Tamez, Public Protection Committee Kevin Behr, Coastal Bend College John Foust, Del Mar College John Rodriguez, Nueces County CAA STAFF PRESENT John Buckner R. -J. Thomas Richard Bullock Frank Garcia Betty Lamb. Judy Wenger Veronica Toomey Veronica Rapp Jennifer Recio • • SCANNED • utes 40 CrIVC ' 171 425 ' 2003 anis _l 1. CAIdL TO ORDER Bill Hennings called the meeting to order at 2 : 00 P.M. John Buckner called roll . There were 9 of 12 counties represented and 27 of 34 votes in attendance. 2 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 2003 MEETING Judge Simpson moved for the approval of the June 27, 2003 meeting minutes .-- Councilman Kieschnick seconded his motion. -" The minutes of the June 27, 2003 meeting were approved by unanimous vote of the members present . . 3 . TREASURER' S REPORT John Buckner presented this report for the month of June. 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 June 2003 . The information presented included beginning balance, cash receipts, cash disbursements, ending balance and interest earned on both the American Bank and TEXPOOL accounts . Mr. Soliz moved for approval of the Treasurer' s Report and his motion was seconded by Ms . Anna Flores . 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 1 . Confirmation of Committee Appointments • Mr. Hennings reported that no recommendations for advisory committee appointment were received this month. 2 . Authorization for CBCOG - Board Members to Attend Texas Association of Regional Councils Meeting in Bryan/College Station, Texas • Judge Guillory moved, seconded by Ms . Tennill, to authorize up to four board members to attend this conference. This motion passed by unanimous vote of the members present . i Minutes Page 3 July 25, 2003 B. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR' S REPORT Consideration of Coastal Bend Council of Governments Annual Audit for Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2002 John Buckner introduced Mr. John Shepherd of Collier Johnson and Wood, the firm performing the annual audit . Mr. Shepherd reviewed the content of the annual financial report, much of which was mailed to the CBCOG representatives with the - -agenda:- Atter Mr: Shepherd' s report, some questions were asked of him and there was continued discussion regarding the audit process. After the report was completed, Judge Huff moved, seconded by' Judge Simpson, to accept the audit report. This motion passed by unanimous vote of the members present. C. COUNCIL ON AGING REPORT Ms . Betty Lamb presented this report on behalf of the Council on Aging. . RESOLUTION NO. 2493 . A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A MEANINGFUL PRESCRIPTION DRUG . BENEFIT FOR MEDICARE PROGRAM RECIPIENTS BASED ON PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS SUPPORTED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AREA AGENCIES ON AGING AND THE CENTER FOR AGING POLICY. Mr. Soliz moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2493 and his motion, was seconded by Councilman Kieschnick. Resolution No. 2493 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present . D. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Resolution No. 2494 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CBCOG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DEL MAR COLLEGE TO PROVIDE TRAINING FACILITIES, INSTRUCTORS AND CLASSES. FOR THE 2003-2004 COASTAL BEND REGIONAL TRAINING ACADEMY. Chief Tim Jayroe, Chairman of the Public Protection Committee presented this report . He reported _ that the Public • Protection Committee met on July 22nd and considered two proposals for the Regional Training Academy. The committee Minutes Page 4 July 25, 2003 recommended that the CBCOG contract . with Del •Mar . Coll.ege for this training effort . Mr. Soliz moved. for- adoption of Resolution No. 2494 which authorizes a contract with Del Mar College. Judge E. B. Garcia seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2494 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present . - E. HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL REPORT John Buckner presented this -report on behalf of the 'Human Resource Council . The CBCOG members present wanted to take action on all of the resolutions in one motion unless there were concerns about any one application and such would be taken separately after the ten were introduced for consideration. 1 . RESOLUTION NO. 2495 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING APPLICATION - -FROM THE COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION OF SOUTH TEXAS TO THE U. S . DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND - HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT .. OF" $80, 000, (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $100, 000) TO (1) CONDUCT FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE TRAINING, (2) CONTINUE PROJECT MALE, AND (3) CONDUCT A MINI-CONFERENCE FOR FATHERS AND MALE .ROLE MODELS IN HEAD START FAMILIES WITHIN AN ONGOING HEAD START PROGRAM SERVING BROOKS, JIM WELLS AND KLEBERG COUNTIES . 2 . RESOLUTION NO. 2496 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND _, COMMENTING. .. FAVORABL-Y ON A SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING APPLICATION FROM 'TH. COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION OF SOUTH TEXAS TO THE U. S . DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $167, 318 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $209, 148) TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR AN ONGOING HEAD START PROGRAM SERVING BROOKS, JIM WELLS AND KLEBERG COUNTIES. 3 . RESOLUTION .NO. 2497 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING . FAVORABLY ON AN APPLICATION FOR . INCREASED FUNDING' FROM' THE .COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION OF SOUTH TEXAS TO THE - U. S . . DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $143 , 706 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $179, 634) TO IMPROVE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS WITHIN AN ONGOING HEAD START PROGRAM SERVING • BROOKS, JIM WELLS AND KLEBERG COUNTIES . Minutes Page 5 July 25, 2003 4 . RESOLUTION NO. 2498 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A CONTINUATION APPLICATION FROM THE BEE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2, 728, 755 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $3 ,410, 944) TO CONTINUE PROVIDING HEAD START SERVICES IN AN ONGOING HEAD START PROGRAM SERVING BEE, GOLIAD, LIVE OAK AND REFUGIO COUNTIES. 5 . RESOLUTION NO. 2499 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A NEW APPLICATION FROM THE BEE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE U.S . DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $53, 829 (TOTAL PROJECT. COST: $67, 286) TO PROVIDE SALARY INCREASES FOR HEAD START PERSONNEL WITHIN AN ONGOING HEAD START PROGRAM SERVING BEE, GOLIAD, LIVE OAK AND REFUGIO COUNTIES. 6 . RESOLUTION NO. 2500 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A NEW APPLICATION FROM THE COASTAL BEND AIDS FOUNDATION TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $499, 777 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $499, 777) TO EXPAND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES IN JIM WELLS, KLEBERG, NUECES AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES . 7 . RESOLUTION NO. 2501 A RESOLUTION . REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A NEW APPLICATION FROM THE COASTAL BEND AIDS FOUNDATION FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $350, 000 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $350, 000) TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR INTEGRATED HIV AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EFFORTS IN JIM WELLS, KLEBERG, NUECESAND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES . 8 . RESOLUTION NO. 2502 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A RENEWAL APPLICATION FROM THE COASTAL BEND ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE REHABILITATION CENTER TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1, 620,481 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $1, 942 ,480) TO CONTINUE PROVIDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT IN THE COASTAL BEND REGION. Minutes Page 6 June 27, 2003 9 . RESOLUTION NO. 2503 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FROM THE NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE U. S . DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $211, 400 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $264, 000) IN SUPPORT OF AN ONGOING HEAD START PROGRAM SERVING NUECES COUNTY. 9 . RESOLUTION NO. 2504 A - RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A CONTINUATION APPLICATION FROM THE NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE U. S . DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9, 043 , 314 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $11, 304 , 143) TO CONTINUE PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN NUECES COUNTY. Judge Simpson moved, seconded by Judge Huff, to adopt Resolution Nos . 2495 through 2504. With no one requesting more information on any of the resolutions under consideration, this motion passed by unanimous vote of the members present. 4 . ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS Chairman Hennings introduced Mr. Gary Bushell, Attorney and government consultant and Mr. David Casteel, P.E. , District . Engineer, Texas Department of Transportation who were asked to give presentations on transportation issues in the Coastal Bend Region. Mr. Bushell presented information on the Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition' s efforts. Mr. Casteel gave an overview of major highway projects that were either under construction or scheduled to be started in the next few years in the TXDOT district he oversees in the Coastal Bend Region. 5. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:50 PM. ATTEST: Bill Hennings, Chairman Judge Linda Lee Henry, Secretary