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May 26, 2006 - 2:00 PM �\ OFFICE
Corpus Christi, Texas \' ‘e
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judge Jim Huff Chairman Ernest Sanchez
Judge Linda Lee Henry, Second Vice Chair. Ron Young
Bill Hennings, Past Chairman Carlos Yerena
Councilman Carlos Villarreal Bill Roberts
Yolanda Slubar Ed Garana
Oscar Soliz Ron Massey
Brent Ocker Al Lopez
Glen Sullivan Mayor Elaine Kemp
GUESTS PRESENT:
Dr. Phil Rhoades, Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Steven Self, Woodsboro I.S.D.
Adrienne Sportsman, Women' s Shelter of South Texas
STAFF PRESENT:
John Buckner Betty Lamb Frank Garcia
R. J. Thomas Jennifer Recio Judy Wenger
1. CALL TO ORDER
Judge Huff, CBCOG Chairman, called the meeting to order at 2:10 P.M.
John Buckner called the roll. There were 8 of 12 counties
represented and 16 out of 34 votes in attendance. A quorum was noted
as being present.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 28, 2006 MEETING
A motion was made by Mr. Oscar Soliz to approve the minutes of the
April 28, 2006 meeting. Mayor Elaine Kemp seconded this motion. The
minutes of the April 28, 2006 meeting were approved by unanimous vote
of the members present.
3. TREASURER'S REPORT
John Buckner presented this report for the month of April 2006. He
referred to the first page of the report mailed to the membership
with the agenda. He reported on cash balances, wire transfers,
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'disbursements and interest earned on both the American Bank and
TEXPOOL accounts for April 2006. Mr. Soliz moved, seconded by
Councilman Villarreal, to approve the Treasurer' s Report for April
2006. 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
No appointments were made at this meeting.
B. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE REPORT
Jennifer Recio presented this report.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2670
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON APPLICATIONS FOR
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING "421" FUNDS TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, AND THE APPLICATIONS BE RANKED: COASTAL
BEND C.O.G. - NUMBER ONE; COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS - NUMBER TWO; DUVAL
COUNTY - NUMBER THREE; NUECES COUNTY - NUMBER FOUR; AND, THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI - NUMBER FIVE.
Mayor Kemp moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2670. Mr. Soliz
seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2670 was adopted by unanimous
vote of the members present.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2671
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON APPLICATIONS FOR
THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (V.A.W.A. ) FUND TO THE OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, AND THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
ACT APPLICATIONS BE RANKED: -THE---WOMEN'S SHELTER OF -SOUTH--TEXAS
NUMBER ONE; THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI - NUMBER TWO; AND, NUECES
COUNTY —NUMBER THREE.
Mr. Soliz moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2671. Mr.
Roberts seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2671 was adopted by
unanimous vote of the members present.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2672
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON APPLICATIONS FOR
THE SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES FUND TO THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, AND THE APPLICATIONS BE
RANKED: ODEM-EDROY I.S.D. — NUMBER ONE; WOODSBORO I.S.D. - NUMBER
TWO; BROOKS COUNTY - NUMBER THREE; ODYSSEY AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM - NUMBER FOUR; COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS - NUMBER FIVE; AND,
HEALTHY BEGINNINGS - NUMBER SIX.
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Judge Henry moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2672. Mr.
Soliz seconded the motion. Resolution No. 2672 was adopted by
unanimous vote of the members present.
A. HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
R. J. Thomas presented this report.
RESOLUTION NO. 2673
A RESOSLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 HOMELAND SECURITY IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN.
Mr. Ocker moved to adopt Resolution No. 2673. Mr. Roberts seconded
his motion. Resolution No. 2673 -Was- adopted by unanimous vote of the
members present.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Phil Rhoades of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi gave a
presentation on the resources and information available at the
TAMUCC Social Science Research Center. He explained the various
opportunities available at the university for research projects that
could be developed to assist local governments in need of certain
types of information.
6. ADJOURN
• There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2 : 40 PM.
Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments
this 30th day of June 2006.
Judge Jim Huff, Chairman
ATTEST:
Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria
Secretary