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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 02/27/2004 MINUTES ' �v� COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS R Z0C4 opN • February 27, 2004 - 2 :00 PM R. RECEIVED `'' Corpus Christi, Texas CITY SECRETARY'S P,. .ciOFFICE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *• * * * * * *. * * * * * * * * * - * * * * * * * ,1 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Hennings, Chairman Glen Sullivan - : - Judge Jim Huff, lst V. Chairman Clif Moss Billie Jo Tennill, -2nd V. Chairman Ron Massey Judge Linda Lee Henry, Secretary Chief J. J. Adame Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick, Treasurer . Commissioner Rindle Wilson Judge Glenn Guillory Judge Terry Simpson Judge Jimmy Martinez _ Commissioner Fred Nardini Councilman Carlos Villarreall_ Sami Shirley - Mayor Mario Rodriguez Manuel Lara Arturo Pecos Councilman David Krebs Commissioner Oscar Ortiz Rebecca Krumnow M. Brent Ocker GUESTS PRESENT: Pete Anaya, City of Alice Esmeralda Garza, Jim Wells County -= Julie Hernandez, Bee Community Action Agency Anna Maroquee, City of Alice Bill Roberts, Nueces County _ Glenda Swierc, Texas Commission on Environmental .Quality Larry Churn, Charlie' s Place. -Eloy Soza, Accessibility Coalition of the Coastal Bend Irene Qualimaco, San Patrico County CAA STAFF .PRESENT: . John Buckner Jennifer Recio Judy Wenger . . Frank Garcia _ R. J. Thomas 1. CALL TO ORDER Bill Hennings, CBCOG Chairman called the meeting to order at 2 :05 P.M. John Buckner called the roll. There were 10 of 12 counties represented and 20 out of 34 votes in attendance. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 30, 2004 MEETING Judge Simpson moved for approval of the January 30, 2004 meeting minutes. Commissioner Wilson seconded this motion. The minutes of the January 30, 2004 meeting were approved by unanimous vote of the members present. SCANNED 1 Iinute's, dltA Pag Febru 7 2(,Q4 3. TREASURER'.S 'REPORT . CBCOG Treasurer, Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick, presented this report for the month of January 2004. _ Councilman. Kieschnick.- -noted- that --the treasurer's report was not mailed with the agenda for the meeting and was available .for .representatives when signing in for ,the meeting. He referred to the first page of the handout and -addressed cash balances, wire transfers, balances and invested funds on that page. Councilman Kieschnick moved for approval of the report: His motion was seconded by Judge Martinez. The Treasurer' s Report for the month of January 2004 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 - Chairman Hennings made one appointment to the Public Protection Committee: Orlando Garcia, , Nueces County Teen Court; and, two appointments to the Council on Aging: Cindy Powell, Nueces County and Deborah Gagnon, Nueces County.. Chairman .Hennings -rioted that there were two appointments included. in the meeting=-agerida- arid - one recommendation not in the agenda item for appointment to- the newly created Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. He noted that these pending recommendations plus a number of others he knew were coming forth would be addressed at the next CBCOG membership : meeting. Councilman Kieschnick moved to confirm the appointments to the Public Protection Committee and the Council on Aging. Mr. 'Moss seconded this motion. The appointments were confirmed by unanimous vote of the members present. B. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT RESOLUTION NO. 2526 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN THE COASTAL BEND REGION. John Buckner presented explaining the history and purpose of the proposed action. Ms. Tennill moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2526. Her motion was seconded by Judge Martinez. Resolution No. 2526 was adopted by unanimous vote_ of the members present_. C. PUBLIC PROTECTION,COMMITTEE REPORT • - : Jennifer Recio presented .this item on behalf of the committee. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2527 ' A .RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON' APPLICATIONS FOR THE " VICTIMS 'OF CRIME ACT (VOLA) FUND AND THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY _ . -PREVENTION FUND (JJDP) TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION. Minutes • Page 3 February 27, 2004 . • Mr. Moss moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2527. This motion was . seconded by Judge Huff. Resolution No. 2527 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 2 . RESOLUTION NO. 2528 • • A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO PROVIDE ALLOCATIONS . TO :- THE COASTAL . BEND . COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS SO THAT AVAILABLE FUNDS CAN BE ALLOCATED TO ALL ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL IN ORDER TO MEET _THE NEEDS ARTICULATED BY LOCAL COMMUNITY PLANNING TEAMS PRIOR TO THE CJD' S FINAL APPROVAL. Upon a motion by Judge Martinez, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, Resolution No. 2528 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members .present. D. HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL REPORT • John Buckner presented this report on behalf of the committee. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2529 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A CONTINUATION APPLICATION FROM THE RURAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE LEAGUE, INC. TO THE -TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A, GRANT. IN THE AMOUNT OF $166,861 (TOTAL . PROJECT- COST: $166, 861) TO CONTINUE PROVIDING RURAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITHIN AN ONGOING RURAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM__ SERVING BROOKS AND JIM WELLS COUNTIES. . Judge Martinez moved, seconded by Judge Huff, to adopt Resolution No. '2529. Resolution No. 2529 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. • 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2530 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A CONTINUATION APPLICATION-FROM KLEBERG COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,717 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $309;261) TO . CONTINUE PROVIDING RURAL TRANSPORTATION. SERVICES WITHIN AN ONGOING RURAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SERVING KLEBERG AND KENEDY COUNTIES. • Judge Simpson Moved for- the adoption of Resolution No, 2530 Judge Martinez seconded the . motion. Resolution No. 2530 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. -3 . RESOLUTION NO. 2531 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING 'FAVORABLY ON A CONTINUATION - APPLICATION FROM THE SAN PATRICIO COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT_ OF TRANSPORTATION. FOR A GRANT IN•.THE AMOUNT- OF $113,146 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $113,146) TO CONTINUE PROVIDING RURAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITHIN AN ONGOING RURAL TRANSPORTATION. PROGRAM SERVING SAN PATRICIO COUNTY. - _ . • Judge- Simpson moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2531. His motion was seconded by Ms. Shirley. Resolution No. . 2531 was - adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. Minutes Page 4 February 27, 2004 • 4 . RESOLUTION NO. 2532 - A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A CONTINUATION APPLICATION FROM THE BEE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $208, 005 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $313,226) TO CONTINUE PROVIDING RURAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITHIN AN ONGOING RURAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SERVING ARANSAS, BEE, LIVE OAK, REFUGIO AND MCMULLEN COUNTIES. _- - Judge Martinez moved, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to adopt Resolution No. 2532 . Resolution No. 2532 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 4 . RESOLUTION NO. 2533 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A CONTINUATION APPLICATION FROM COASTAL BEND ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER TO - THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,900 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $41, 900) TO ASSIST A CHRONIC SUBSTANCE ABUSING SUB-POPULATION OF HOMELESS PERSONS IN MOVING INTO PERMANENT HOUSING BY PROVIDING VOUCHERS FOR HOUSING AND UTILITY DEPOSITS PRIMARILY IN NUECES COUNTY. Judge Simpson moved, seconded by Councilman Kieschnick, to adopt Resolution No. 2533 . Resolution No. 2533 was adopted by unanimous vote of the- members present.' - _ . E. HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT R. J. Thomas presented this report on behalf of the committee. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2534 • A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE (TEEX) FOR A FY 2003 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,278 FROM A FISCAL YEAR 2003 APPROPRIATION FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT- OF HOMELAND SECURITY, - OFFICE OF DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS, TO CONTINUE THE CBCOG' S COORDINATION OF AND SUPPORT FOR ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTICIPATING LOCAL JURISDICTIONS AND OTHER REGIONAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD MARCH 16, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004.. Mr. Ocker moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2534 and Ms . Tennill seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2534 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2535 A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING $26,500 OF FY04 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING IN TWO EVEN AMOUNTS OF $13,250 TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF TWO MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS TRAILERS FOR THE COASTAL BEND REGION. Judge Simpson moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2535. Commissioner Nardini seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2535 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. Minutes - Page 5 February 27, 2004 • 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS Chairman Hennings asked if anyone had a problem with having the next CBCOG membership meeting on the first Friday of April (April 2nd) instead of the fourth Friday in March. There being no concerns expressed, he announced that the next CBCOG membership meeting would be at 2:00 PM on April 2, 2004. 7. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2 :30 PM. Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this -2nd day of April 2004. Bill Hennings, Chairman ATTEST: Judge Linda Lee Henry, Secretary