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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 03/30/2007 it• `Cts MINUTES / ' APR 2007 COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Y SE - COASTALS �s f CITY SETARY�g '/t1 March 30, 2007 - 2:00 PM OFFICE Corpus Christi, Texas = '+ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick, Chairman Mike Biddle Judge Linda Lee Henry, 1st Vice Chair. Bill Roberts Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria, 2nd Vice Chair. Josie Herro Judge Terry Simpson, Secretary Annette Mouttet • City Commissioner Al Garcia , Treasurer -- - Ron Massey - Judge C. H. Mills Commissioner Rindle Wilson Judge David Silva Commissioner Fred Nardini Judge Raul Ramirez Commissioner Alma Moreno Councilman Carlos Villarreal Harlan Roberts Rick Lopez Mayor Elaine Kemp Commissioner Roy Cantu Charlotte Lawrence Judge Loyd Neal Penny Weakley Ken Faughn Billie Jo Tennill Glen Sullivan Rebecca Krumnow GUESTS PRESENT: Anna Garcia, Brooks County David Morgan, Bee County Samuel Sanchez, Jim Wells County Melida Tamplet, Duval County Debra Blasche, Refugio County Judy Telge, CBCIL & CBCOG Affordable Housing Committee STAFF PRESENT: John Buckner R. J. Thomas Frank Garcia Richard Bullock Jennifer Recio Trey Pattillo 1. CALL TO ORDER Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick, CBCOG Chairman, called the meeting to order at 2: 02 P.M. John Buckner called the roll. Nine of twelve counties were represented and 22 out of 34 votes were in attendance. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 26, 2007 MEETING A motion was made by Ms. Tennill to approve the minutes of the January 26, 2007 meeting. Judge Mills seconded this motion. The minutes of the January 26, 2007 meeting were approved by unanimous vote of the members present. SCANNED Minutes Page 2 March 30ç7 3. TREASURER'S REPORT • • John Buckner presented this report. for the months of January and February 2007. He referred to the first page of the reports mailed to the membership with the agenda and summarized the information. Judge Simpson made a motion to approve the Treasurer' s Report. Ms. Tennill seconded the motion. The Treasurer's Report for the months of January and February 2007 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 reported that Judge David Silva of Bee County recommended Mr. David Morgan as a member on the Homeland Security Advisory Committee. He also reported that the Public Protection Committee had recommended Sheriff Jim Kaelin of Nueces County as a member and Ms. Pat Eldridge to serve as Vice Chairman. Chairman Kieschanick reported that Mr. David Ramos of AHRI/VISTA and Ms. Monique Cole of Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living were recommended as members of the Affordable Housing Committee. Judge Neal made a motion to confirm these appointments. Mayor Kemp seconded the motion. The appointments were confirmed by unanimous vote of the members present. 2. Request to authorize up to three Board Member to attend the National Association of Regional Councils' 41st Annual Meeting. Mr. Massey made a motion to authorize up to three board members to attend this meeting. Commissioner Roy Cantu seconded the motion. The authorization for up to three board members to attend this meeting was approved by -unanimous—vote of the-members--present, — — ----B. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT John Buckner gave, this report. • RESOLUTION NO. 2707 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN THE COASTAL BEND REGION. Ms: Tennill moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2707. Commissioner Cantu seconded her motion. Resolution No. 2707 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. C. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Jennifer Recio gave this report on behalf of the committee. Minutes Page 3 March 30, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 2708 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2007-2008 REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT THE PLAN AS AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,751 TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISON. Judge Mills moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2708. Commissioner Longoria seconded the motion. Resolution No. 2708 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. D. HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT R. J. Thomas presented this repor-t. - -- - - RESOLUTION NO. 2709 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY (SAA) REQUESTING THAT THE STATE USE UNSPENT LOCL 2004 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDING FOR STATE PROJECTS. Judge Simpson moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2709. Commissioner Longoria seconded the motion. Resolution No. 2709 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. E. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT John Buckner presented this report on behalf of the committee. RESOLUTION NO. 2710 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FY 2008-2009 STAGE TWO 9-1-1 STRATEGIC PLAN, SECTION A, TO THE COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATINS (CSEC) AS REQUIRED BY SUBCHAPTER 771.055 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. John Buckner reported that most of the document pertained to information and categorical plans to address how. the CBCOG was to provide services to local 9-1-1 providers in accordance with state guidelines and requirements. He noted that one section, Section A.10. Database and Mapping Maintenance Plan was discussed at length at the Emergency Communications Advisory Committee meeting on March 21. The reason for this extended discussion at the committee meeting was a recommendation from the CSEC that the CBCOG might want to consider doing the county level database maintenance efforts in-house since addressing had been completed for some time now and the levels of effort at the county database maintenance projects should be much less than in prior years. The state was not sure that the level of funding was justified at this time and the CBCOG was not getting a consistent level of service under for some time now in a few counties. Buckner noted that the committee discussions resulted in the following statement in the seventh "Whereas" in Resolution No. 2710: "The CBCOG will develop a performance based . Minutes Page 4 March 30, 2007 contract to be negotiated with those counties wanting to continue database maintenance in FY 2008-2009 and that these services will be accomplished at a funding level made available by the CSEC, in an amount consistent with the work that is to be provided and. that the appropriate documentation will be provided by the contractor (county) for reimbursement." There was continued discussion by the CBCOG representatives present as to the basis for this change in direction. In the end, Ms. Tennill made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2710. Commissioner Cantu seconded the motion. Resolution No. 2710 was approved by majority vote of the members present. Chairman Kieschnick noted that there was one vote against the action taken. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS Ms. Judy Telge gave a report on the upcoming "2007 Annual Fair & Affordable Housing Seminar" that was to be held on April 12 and 13, 2007 at the American Bank Center. She highlighted the presentations that would be made and the information that was to be shared. Jennifer Recio reported on the last page of the agenda packet that noted upcoming applications for Criminal Justice Program funding and corresponding due dates for applications. Richard Bullock announced that an Economic Development Conference will be held on April 26 at the Richard Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in Robs town. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:55 PM. Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 27th day of April 2007. Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick, Chairman ATTEST: Judge Terry Simpson, Secretary