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April 27, 2007 - 2:00 PM C1[ys
Corpus Christi, Texas \ . OFFICE
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick, Chairman Oscar Soliz
Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria, 2nd Vice Chair. Bill Roberts
Judge Terry Simpson, Secretary Josie Herro
City Commissioner Al Garcia , Treasurer Annette Mouttet
JudgeJimHuff, Past Chairman Councilmember Billie_Erwin.
Commissioner Charles Smith George Noe
David Morgan Commissioner Nina Trevino
Commissioner Ronnie Olivarez Commissioner Fred Nardini
Judge Raul Ramirez Commissioner Alma Moreno
Councilman Carlos Villarreal Harlan Roberts
Ernest Sanchez Councilman Stewart Wilson
Rick Lopez Charlotte Lawrence
Commissioner Roy Cantu Penny Weakly
Commissioner Chuck Cazalas Billie Jo Tennill
Brent Ocker Rebecca Krumnow
Glenn Sullivan
GUESTS PRESENT:
Dr. Ann Matula, Chairman, Public Protection Committee
STAFF PRESENT:
John Buckner Mark Bohrer Frank Garcia
Richard Bullock Jennifer Recio
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 24 out of 34 votes were in attendance.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 30, 2007 MEETING
A motion was made by Mr. Soliz to approve the minutes of the March 30,
2007 meeting. Ms. Tennill seconded this motion. The minutes of the
March 30, 2007 meeting were approved by unanimous vote of the members
present.
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Minutes
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April 30, ,.2007
3. TREASURER'S REPORT
City''Commissioner Al Garcia, CBCOG Treasurer, presented this report for
the month of March 2007. He referred to the first page of the reports
mailed to the membership with the agenda and summarized the information.
Ms. Tennill made a motion to approve the Treasurer' s Report.
Commissioner Nardini seconded the motion. The Treasurer's Report for
the months of March 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
Confirmation of Committee Appointments
No appointments were made at this meeting.
B. HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
Mark Bohrer gave this report.
RESOLUTION NO. 2710
A RESOLUTION RE-ALLOCATING FY 2006 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDING
IN THE COASTAL BEND REGION.
Ms. Roberts moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2710. Judge Huff
seconded the motion. Resolution No. 2710 was adopted by majority vote of
the members present. [There was one vote against the motion.]
C. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE REPORT
Dr._Ann_ Matula gave this report on behalf of the committee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2711
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON APPLICATIONS FOR THE
VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) FUND TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION, AND THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT APPLICATIONS BE RANKED AS
FOLLOWS: 1. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; 2. THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH
TEXAS; 3. NUECES COUNTY CHILDREN' S ADVOCACY CENTER; 4. FAMILY
COUNSELING SERVICES; 5. DUVAL COUNTY; AND, 6. TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID,
INC.
Ms. Tennill moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2711. Judge Huff
seconded the motion. Resolution No. 2708 was adopted by majority vote
of the members present. [There was one vote against the motion. ]
Minutes
Page 3
April 27, 2007
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS
Richard Bullock announced that the American Planning Association is
working with the City of Corpus Christi Planning Department to host a
workshop for city planning and zoning officials on June 29, 2007 in
Corpus Christi. He had information available if representatives would
like to consider signing up for the workshop.
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:17 PM.
Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council _of_ Governments _
this 25th day of May 2007.
Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick, Chairman
ATTEST:
Judge Terry Simpson, Secretary