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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 09/17/2004 �,L6272829., MINUTES• !. �® •p s ay COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ?, C��SEGR00. �V • September 17, , 2004, - 2 :00 PM . \:�d`,'s �f Corpus Christi, Texas �'� y�o � it IL In *. * * * * .* *- * * * . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * .* * .* * * * MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Hennings, Chairman Brent Ocker Billie Jo Tennill, 2nd Vice Chairman Josie Herro Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick, Treasurer Glen Sullivan Judge Glenn Guillory Clif Moss Tom Blazek Ron Massey Judge Jimmy Martinez Commissioner Rindle Wilson Commissioner Ronnie Olivarez • Judge Terry Simpson Judge Joe B. Garcia Commissioner Nina Trevino Councilman Carlos Villarreal Commissioner Fred Nardini Ron Young Chief Hector Sanchez Mayor Mario Rodriguez Manuel Lara Carlos Yerena Rebecca Krumnow Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria GUESTS PRESENT: Bill Roberts, Nueces County Elma Garcia, Brooks County Pete Anaya, City of Alice Jo Ann Ramos, San Patricio Countuy _ Amy Sebring, Coastal Bend Mitigation Action Plan Program - STAFF PRESENT: • John Buckner Betty Lamb Mark Bohrer Richard Bullock Judy Wenger Rebecca Martinez R. J. Thomas Frank Garcia 1. CALL TO ORDER Bill Hennings, CBCOG Chairman, called the meeting to order at 2 : 00 P.M. John Buckner called the roll. There were 8 of 12 counties represented and 21 out of 34 votes in attendance. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 27, 2004 MEETING .' A motion was made by Councilman Kieschnick to approve the minutes of the August 27, - 2004 -meeting. Commissioner Nardini seconded this motion. The minutes of the- August 27, 2004 meeting were approved by unanimous vote of the members present. ' ' _ _ . : : - - SCANNED M' '`'tes age 2 416. 4ptembOtITRia 2004 1(! x-, . R!5 REPORT si:4 33ii ii"ja .'`,Councilman .Kieschnick, CBCOG Treasurer, presented this report for- the 'tnbnth of-August 2004.. He referred to the first page of the report :mailed to .the membership with the agenda. He reported on cash balances, wire transfers, disbursements and interest earned on both the American Bank and TEXPOOL accounts. Councilman Kieschnick moved, seconded by Commissioner Trevino, to approve the Treasurer' s Report. 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 reported that no appointments were recommended to him prior to the agenda being mailed but two advisory committees met after the mailing on September 10 and recommended appointments that he would like to present for consideration. Mr. Hennings stated that the Regional Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee met on September 15th and recommended that Joe Kramer be appointed. Commissioner Nardini moved, seconded by Ms . Tennill to confirm this appointment. Mr. Kramer' s appointment was confirmed by unanimous vote of the members present. Mr. Hennings then reported that the CBCOG Affordable Housing Committee met on September 16th and recommended that Mr. Jake Sheeran, Ms . Anna Flores, and Ms. Wanese Butler be appointed to the Affordable Housing Committee. Ms . Tennill moved that these appointments be confirmed. Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria seconded this motion. The appointments were confirmed by unanimous vote of the members present. Chairman Hennings then noted that it was time to appoint the 2005 CBCOG Budget Committee and he appointed the following persons: Brent Ocker as Chairman, Judge Glenn Guillory, Judge Jimmy Martinez, Judge Arnold Saenz, Judge Terry Simpson, Commissioner Oscar Ortiz, Councilman Henry Garrett, Mr. Carlos Yerena, and Ms. Billie Jo Tennill. B. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR' S REPORT John Buckner presented this report. He noted that CBCOG Resolution No. 2567 was tabled at the last CBCOG meeting. Chairman Hennings appointed an ad hoc committee to study the purpose and/or intended scope of what the resolution stated and to bring back a recommendation at the September 17, 2004 membership meeting. Buckner reported that the committee consisting of Judge Terry Simpson, Chairman, and Mr. Bill Roberts met on September 7, 2004 and developed Resolution No. 2567A as a replacement for consideration by 'the `CBCOG. •• Minutes Page 3 September 17, 2004 • Resolution No. 2567A A RESOLUTION TO FACILITATE THE MAINTENANCE AND COORDINATION OF COASTAL BEND REGIONAL MITIGATION ACTION PLAN PURSUANT TO FEMA APPROVAL OF THE PLAN. • Judge Simpson moved, seconded by Commissioner Trevino, to replace Resolution No. 2567 with Resolution No. 2567A and also to adopt Resolution No. 2567A as written. This motion passed by unanimous vote of the members present. It was noted that the version of Resolution No. 2567A as presented in the agenda needed to have item number "8" changed to number "7" since item number 7 in Resolution No. 2567 was removed by the Committee. This change was noted. C. COUNCIL ON AGING REPORT Betty Lamb presented this item on behalf of the Council on Aging. RESOLUTION NO. 2570 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE FISCAL YEAR 2005 CONTRACTS WITH ELDERLY NUTRITION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 FOR THE USE OF TITLE III OLDER AMERICANS ACT, STATE GENERAL REVENUE AND NUTRITION • SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE PLANNING AMOUNT OF $1, 898,256. Commissioner Trevino moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2570 . Judge Joe B. Garcia seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2570 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS • Richard Bullock presented information on an effort by the Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA) to study a reclassification of counties according to population size by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget ' (OMB) . That is, prior to June 2003, there were two categories : -metropolitan and nonmetropolitan. OMB now has three classifications: metropolitan, micropolitan and nonmetropolitan. ORCA is concerned that these new categories may impact federal funding for some counties. ORCA is trying to set up a County Reclassification Committee to study this . Members present were asked to contact ORCA if they wished to participate in this proposed study. Chairman Hennings asked if there was a preference for either the fourth Friday (October 22) or fifth Friday (October 29) . for the next regular • membership meeting. October 22nd was the preferred day. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2 :35. PM. Minutes Page 4 September 17, 2004 • Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 22nd day of October 2004 . • • Bill Hennings, Chairman ATTEST: Judge Linda Lee Henry, Secretary r _. ,, , , ,, e R . -,, ,, ' 3 3 � „_ , ,. ,, , , . Explore the Coastal Bend Condition I You are invited to join the Regional Leaders Forum as we take an eye-opening look at conditions in our community and engage in dialogue regarding the next steps for understanding and meeting the needs of those in the Coastal Bend. This is your opportunity to learn the results and recommendations of the Coastal Bend 12 County Needs Assessment conducted bya University Associates and coordinated through the United Way of the Coastal Bend.' This needs assessment covers multiple target areas and is a collaborative effort sponsored by area agencies and businesses. Children & Youth Families Seniors Education & Job Shill Preparation i Self-Sufficiency/Basic Needs Neighborhoods & Communities Health & Wellbeing Disabilities Wednesday, October 13,2004 11AM-1: ° Congressman SolomonPM P2 Tnternational Center3O. $20Ortiz per person for l , presentation: Reunchservatandions required by October 8 by calling Gladys Bowers at. 361-825-2778.°