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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 10/03/2003 y 012737,1,_ saL M I NUT E S 41'o ' ilt COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RE E� v' ril October 3, 2003 - 2 : 00 PM *. CIiVSECRE1Jr$o,D 1'''' Corpus Christi, Texas t Ma* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *°� , MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Hennings, Chairman M. Brent Ocker Billie Jo Tennill, ls` V. Chairman Annette Mouttet Judge Linda Lee Henry, Secretary Josie Herro Judge Arnold Saenz, Past Chairman Clif Moss Judge Glenn Guillory Tom Utter Linda Burgess Ron Massey, Commissioner Ronnie Olivarez Commissioner Nina__Trevino Councilman Carlos Villarreal Commissioner Fred Nardini Myor Mario Rodriguez Mayor Joe Burke Mayor Fil Esquivel Florencio Sauceda Councilman Art Pecos Rebecca Krumnow Commissioner Oscar Ortiz 011ie Grant GUESTS PRESENT: Fred Bell, Chairman, Council on Aging "David Ramos, City of Corpus Christi STAFF PRESENT: John Buckner Betty Lamb Veronica Rapp Richard Bullock Judy Wenger Frank Garcia . 1. CALL TO ORDER Bill Hennings, CBCOG Chairman called the meeting to order at 2 : 05 P.M. and John Buckner called the roll . There were 8 of 12 counties represented and 20 out of 34 votes in attendance. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 22,2003 MEETING Ms . Tennill moved for approval of the August 22, 2003 meeting minutes. Mr. Moss seconded this motion. The minutes of the August 22, 2003 meeting were approved by unanimous vote of the members present. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT John Buckner presented this report for the month of August 2003 . ® Referring to the first page of reports mailed to the membership with the LU agenda for the meeting, he summarized the financial transactions for the month of August 2003 . The information presented included beginning balances, cash receipts, cash disbursements, ending balances and interest earned on both the TEXPOOL and American Bank accounts. Councilman Pecos moved for approval of the Treasurer' s Report. Mayor Esquivel seconded his Vmotion. The Treasurer' s Report for August 2003 was approved by unanimous CO vote of the members present at the end of the meeting. B r t4, s ' inut s3, a`,•1 r Pag t $' ., 0 ! i1003''' • , 4 . 103 REQ 2RING ACTION BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS } G 'A'S REPORT Confirmation of Committee Appointments Mr. Hennings reported that Judy Telge of Nueces County was recommended by the - Council on Aging as a member. Commissioner Trevino moved for confirmation of this appointment to the Council on Aging. Her motion was seconded by Commissioner Nardini. This appointment was confirmed by unanimous vote of the members present. - B. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT ... - • John Buckner presented this item. RESOLUTION NO. 2510 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI NON- DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. John Buckner explained that Mr. David Ramos of the City of Corpus Christi Human Relations Department gave a presentation on this proposed ordinance at the August 22, 2003 CBCOG membership meeting. A motion- was- made at that meeting to support the ordinance for adoption by the City of Corpus Christi. Since the matter was not on that agenda for action, staff was directed to bring a resolution for CBCOG consideration at the next membership meeting. Commissioner Trevino moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2510 . Mayor Burke seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2510 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. C. COUNCIL ON •AGING-REPORT -- - --- - — • Mr. Fred Bell presented this report on behalf of the Council on Aging. RESOLUTION NO. 2511 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE FISCAL YEAR 2004 CONTRACTS FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 WITH ELDERLY NUTRITION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROVIDERS FOR THE USE OF TITLE III OLDER AMERICANS ACT, STATE GENERAL REVENUE AND USDA FUNDS IN THE PLANNING AMOUNT OF $1, 898, 805. • Commissioner Trevino moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2511: . Commissioner Nardini seconded her motion. Resolution No. 2511 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. D. REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT Veronica Rapp presented this report on behalf of the committee. Minutes Page 3 October 3, 2003 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2512 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPLY TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $652, 704 ($326,352 FOR FY 2004 AND $326,352 FOR FY 2005) TO ADDRESS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COORDINATION AND PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES. Ms. Tennill moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2512 . Mr. Sauceda seconded her motion. :Resolution No. 2512 passed by unanimous vote of the members present. 2 . RESOLUTION NO. 2513 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COASTAL BEND REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANT IMPLEMENTATION_PROJECT FUNDING--PLAN—FOR--FISCAL YEARS- 2004"AND 2"005 Mr. Sauceda moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2513 . Ms . Tennill seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2513 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS Mr. Hennings noted that it was time to appoint the Calendar Year 2004 CBCOG Budget Committee. He appointed the following CBCOG representatives to the CBCOG 2004 Budget Committee: M. Brent Ocker, Chairman; Commissioner Oscar Ortiz; Judge Glenn Guillory; Councilman Henry Garrett; Billie Jo Tennill; Judge Jimmy Martinez; and, Judge Arnold Saenz. Mr. Hennings announced that anyone else wishing to serve on the 2004 Budget Committee should contact him. Mr. Hennings reported that this October 3=d meeting was actually the September membership meeting since there was a conflict on the fourth Friday of September. He asked if there any objection to holding the October CBCOG membership meeting on the fifth Friday, October 31, 2003 . There being no objections voiced, he said the next CBCOG meeting would be held on October 31, 2003 at 2 : 00 PM. R. J. Thomas gave an update on the emergency preparedness equipment purchase program being administered by the Texas Engineering Extension Service at Texas A&M University at College Station. Josie Herro announced that the Texas County Judges and Commissioners were holding their annual meeting in Corpus Christi next week starting Sunday, October 5, 2003 . Richard Bullock announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs was holding public hearings on their programs and the CBCOG was hosting one of the meetings at 3 :30 PM on October 6, 2003 . 7. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2 :22 PM. L Minutes Page 4 October 3 , 2003 Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 31st day of October 2003 . Bill Hennings, Chairman ATTEST: ` Judge Linda Lee Henry, Secretary