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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 10/31/2003 MINUTESat COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RECEIVED ' . 7 October 31, 2003 - 2 : 00 PM CITY SECRETARY'S Corpus Christi, Texas • Cls OFFICE * * * * * * * * * * * * .* * * * * * * * * *�*. * * * * * * * * * * *. *''' * * * MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Hennings, Chairman • Annette Mouttet Billie -Jo Tennill, 2nd V. Chairman - Josie Herro Judge Linda Lee Henry, Secretary Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick • Commissioner Howard Murph Clif Moss Judge Jimmy Martinez Chief J. J. Adame Commissioner Ronnie Olivarez Ron Massey --Councilman--Carlos--Villarreal - - --- - - - - -- -Commissioner Bindle Wilson . Mayor Mario Rodriguez:4 Commissioner Fred Nardini Mayor Fil Esquivel ' Manuel Lara . Councilman Art Pecos Mayor Joe Burke Oscar Soliz 011ie Grant M. Brent Ocker Rebecca Krumnow Elias Vasquez GUESTS PRESENT: Fred Haley, Regional Transit Authority Mohammad Farhan, Metropolitan. Planning Organization Jack ,Seals, Bee Community Action Agency B. P. Loya, Bee Community Action Agency . STAFF PRESENT: John Buckner R. J. Thomas Veronica Rapp .. Richard Bullock Judy Wenger Frank Garcia 1. CALL TO ORDER Bill Hennings, CBCOG Chairman called the meeting to order at 2 :01 P.M. and John Buckner called the roll. There were 9 of 12 counties represented and 23 out of 34 votes in attendance. • 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3, 2003 MEETING . Ms. Tennill moved for approval of the October 3, 2003 meeting minutes. Councilman Kieschnick seconded this motion. The minutes of the October 3, .2003. meeting were approved by unanimous vote of the. members present. C+^^+3. TREASURER'S REPORT John Buckner presented this report for the . month, of September 2003. Referring to .the first page of reports mailed to the membership with the agenda forthe meeting, he summarized the financial transactions for the inn balances, of September 2003 . The information presented included beginning • balances, cash receipts, . cash disbursements, endingbalances and interest r 1 inu es Page 2! V '�°,R ize Oc'' `ober 31 ,?"2003- O\ earned on,iboth the TEXPOOL and American Bank accounts . Mr. Soliz moved ;; , for approval of the Treasurer' s Report. Mr. Vasquez seconded his motion. The Treasurer' s Report for September 2003 was approved at the end of the meeting by unanimous vote of the members present. 4. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS A. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT 1. Confirmation of Committee Appointments Mr. Hennings reported that there were two appointments recommended this month to the CBCOG Public Protection Committee. These were: Chief Deputy Rick McLestr of Aransas County and Roberto Pena of Brooks County. Councilman Kieschnick moved for confirmation of these appointments. Mayor Burke seconded this motion. These appointments were confirmed by unanimous vote of the members present. 2 . Authorization to Reimburse Expenses for a CBCOG Board Member to Attend the National Association of Regional Councils' Fall Board Meeting Mr. Vasquez move to authorize these expenses being paid. His motion was seconded by Ms. Tennill. This motion passed by unanimous vote of the members present. B. EXECUTIVE BOARD'S REPORT Chairman Hennings presented this item. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2515 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STATE FUNDING FOR THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE IRMA RANGEL SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AT TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE. - -- Mr--Soliz moved for the adoption of Resolution -14-67 25-10 .— His motion was seconded by Judge Martinez. Resolution No. 2510 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 2 . RESOLUTION NO. 2516 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF KINGSVILLE IN ITS PURSUIT OF GRANT FUNDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN. Mayor Fil Esquivel presented this item explaining background on the matter. Mayor Esquivel moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2516. Councilman Kieschnick seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2516 was " adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. . ,- C. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT - ,_, RESOLUTION NO. 2514 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN :: APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A CONTRACT IN Minutes Page 3 October 31, 2003 THE AMOUNT OF $13,576 AND TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROJECT IN SUPPORT OF NON- ENTITLEMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE .COASTAL BEND REGION. John Buckner explained the background on the ongoing project addressed by this resolution. Ms. Tennill moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2514. Her motion was seconded by Councilmember Kieschnick. Resolution No. 2514 was adopted by unanimous vote of the member present. D. HUMAN RESOURCE COUNCIL REPORT John Buckner presented this report on behalf of the committee. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2517 - A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A NEW APPLICATION FROM THE RURAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE LEAGUE, INC. TO THE TEXAS 'DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $44, 000 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $55, 000) TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE TO ENHANCE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITHIN AN ONGOING RURAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SERVING BROOKS, DUVAL AND JIM WELLS COUNTIES. Councilman Kieschnick moved for adoption of Resolution No. .2517 . Mr. Soliz seconded his motion. Resolution No. 2517 passed by unanimous vote of the members present. 2 . RESOLUTION NO. 2518 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A NEW APPLICATION FROM THE SAN PATRICIO COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30, 000 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $37, 500) TO IMPLEMENT A PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM IN AN ONGOING RURAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SERVING SAN PATRICIO COUNTY. Commissioner Nardini moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2518 . Mr. Moss seconded this motion. Resolution No. . 2518 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 3 . RESOLUTION NO. 2519 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A CONTINUATION APPLICATION FROM BEE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT IN TH AMOUNT OF $35, 775 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $44, 719) TO PURSUE A PURCHASE OF SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS WITHIN AN ONGOING RURAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SERVING LIVE OAK AND REFUGIO COUNTIES. Judge Martinez moved for the adoption of Resolution No, 2519. His motion was seconded by Mr. Soliz. Resolution No. 2519 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS Two 'short informational presentations were made under this portion of the Minutes Page 4 October 31, 2003 agenda. Mr. Fred Haley, Director of Service Development with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) discussed ongoing and proposed programs and services of the RTA and how these were coordinated with some of the rural transportation entities within the Coastal Bend Region. Mr. Mohammad Farhan, Transportation Planner with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) discussed the structure and operation of that entity. Chairman Hennings announced that the next planned meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments would be on Friday, December 12, 2003 . 7 . ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3 :05 PM. Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 12th day of December 2003 . Bill Hennings, Chairman ATTEST: Judge Linda Lee Henry, Secretary