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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 09/30/2005 p-:678 MINUTES erg tig r 20 COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS �E(�E%VED September 30; 2005 - 2:00 PM CiTYSECRETARY'S �Y � Corpus Christi, Texas OFFICE ��. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick, Chairman Brent Ocker Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria, Secretary Bill Roberts Bill Hennings, Past Chairman Mike Biddle Mayor Nancy Arispe Annette Mouttet Judge Jimmy Martinez Josie Herro Commissioner Ronnie Olivarez Michael Kovacs _ Judge Joe B. Garcia Commissioner Rindle Wilson Councilman Carlos Villarreal Judge Terry Simpson Ron Young Commissioner Nina Trevino Carlos Yerena Commissioner Fred Nardini Commissioner Chuck Cazalas Council Member Elaine Kemp Commissioner Peggy Banales Billie Jo Tennill Glen Sullivan Tom Niskala Oscar Soliz Rebecca Krumnow GUESTS PRESENT: W. G. West, Chairman, Council on Aging STAFF PRESENT: John Buckner Jennifer Recio Frank Garcia Richard Bullock Judy Wenger Betty Lamb Rebecca Martinez • 1. CALL TO ORDER Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick, CBCOG First Vice Chairman, called the meeting to order at 2: 05 P.M. John Buckner called the roll. There were 8 of 12 counties represented and 24 out of 34 votes in attendance. A quorum was noted as being present. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 26, 2005 MEETING A motion was made by Mr. Soliz to approve the minutes of the August 26, V 2005 meeting. Ms. Tennill seconded this motion. The minutes of the ^ August 26, 2005 meeting were approved by unanimous vote of the members C:: present.present. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT John Buckner presented this report on behalf of the CBCOG Treasurer for the month of August 2005. He referred to the first page of the reports mailed to the membership with the agenda. He reported on cash balances, wire transfers, disbursements and interest earned on both the American Minutes Page 2 September .30, 2005 Bank-_arid_-);TEXPOOL accounts. Mr.' Soliz moved, seconded by Mr. Young, 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 1. Confirmation of Committee Appointments Councilman Kieschnick referred to Attachment A-1 of the agenda and appointed Fire Chief Dean Van Nest, City of Alice, to the Homeland Security Advisory Committee. Mr. Soliz moved, seconded by Commissioner Longoria, to confirm this appointment. The appointment was confirmed by unanimous vote of the members present. 2. Authorization to Reimburse Expenses for a CBCOG Board Member to Attend the the National Association of Regional Councils' Fall Board Meeting Ms. Tennill moved, seconded by Council Member Kemp, to authorize expenses for a CBCOG board member to attend this meeting. This motion passed by unanimous vote of the members present. B. EXECUTIVE BOARD'S REPORT John Buckner presented this report. He noted that in all the confusion of Hurricane Rita when the agenda was being prepared, the resolutions in the packet were off by 4 units, i.e. , the first resolution to be consider should have been numbered "2633" and not "2629" as sent to the membership. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2633 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A $5, 000 PAYMENT TO THE CORPORATION FOR TEXAS REGIONALISM AND AMENDING THE FY 2005 BUDGET TO ACCOMMODATE THIS EXPENDITURE FROM THE LOCAL UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE IN SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION FOR TEXAS REGIONALISM. John Buckner reported that the CBCOG was a member of the Corporation for Texas Regionalism (CTR) last year and the CBCOG Executive Board at its noon meeting considered a request from CTR for continued membership in the coming year. The Executive Board voted to recommend to the CBCOG membership that it continue its role in the CTR in the coming year. The Executive Board recognized that next year was a period for interim studies by the legislature and the CTR could work on behalf oflocal governments and COGs during this critical period. The Executive Board members also noted that the CBCOG should probably consider a third year of membership in the CTR during the next legislative session but that would be decided next year. Mr. Soliz moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2633. Council Member Kemp seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2633 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. Minutes Page 3 September 30, 2005 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2634 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CBCOG TO SERVE AS LEAD AGENCY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PLAN FOR THE COASTAL BEND REGION AND FOR THE STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PLAN. John Buckner reported that the Executive Board considered this resolution at its noon meeting and recommended that it be adopted by the CBCOG membership with the following wording added to the "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED clause: ". .subject to available funding." Ms. Tennill moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2634 . Her motion was seconded by Mr. Soliz. Resolution No. 2634 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present: - _ - ----- - - -- -- - C. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Jennifer Recio presented this report on behalf of the committee. She noted that Resolution No. 2608 was adopted by the CBCOG in June 2005 but the Governor' s Criminal Justice Division wanted two more "WHEREAS" clauses added to the resolution and these are included in Resolution No. 2608-A. RESOLUTION NO. 2608 - A • A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CBCOG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT. IN THE AMOUNT OF $19, 920 WITH A LOCAL CASH MATCH OF $2, 143 (TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT: $22, 063) FROM THE GOVERNOR' S OFFICE UNDER THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT (J.A.B.G. ) FUND AND TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DEL MAR COLLEGE TO PROVIDE THE TRAINING FACILITIES, INSTRUCTORS, CLASSES AND LOCAL CASH MATCH FOR THE J.A.B.G. TRAINING THROUGH THE REGIONAL TRAINING' ACADEMY. Mr. Soliz moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2608-A and his motion was seconded by Judge Simpson. Resolution No. 2608-A was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. D. COUNCIL ON AGING REPORT Mr. W. G. West, Chairman of the Council on Aging gave this report on behalf of the Council on Aging. - RESOLUTION NO. 2635 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE FISCAL YEAR 2006 CONTRACTS WITH ELDERLY NUTRITION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 FOR THE USE OF TITLE III OLDER AMERICANS ACT, STATE GENERAL REVENUE _ AND NUTRITION SERVICES INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS IN. THE PLANNING AMOUNT_ OF $1,821, 760. - • • Upon a motion by Judge Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Trevino, Resolution No. 2635 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. r. Minutes Page 4 September 30, 2005 E. SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT Rebecca Martinez presented this report on behalf of the committee. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2636 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPLY TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $652,704 ($326, 352 FOR FY 2006 AND $326, 352 FOR FY 2007) TO ADDRESS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COORDINATION AND PLAN IMPLMENTATION ACTIVITIES. Ms. Tennill moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2636. Commissioner Trevino seconded the motion. Resolution No. 2636 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2637 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COASTAL BEND REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANT IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT FUNDING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2006 AND 2007. Mr. Soliz moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2637 . Ms . Tennill seconded the motion. Resolution No. 2637 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria, Mr. Bill Hennings and Mr. Oscar Soliz gave reports on matters that were discussed at the Texas Association" of Regional Councils annual meeting held in Dallas, Texas from September 13 - 16, 2005. One important session was on post disaster debris removal. They were going to pursue the development of a regional plan for debris removal that would be of benefit to this region considering its vulnerability with regard to hurricanes, etc. 6. ADJOURN _ There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 2:30 PM. Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 28th day of October 2005. Judge Jim Huff Chairman ATTEST: Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria Secretary