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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 08/23/2019 MINUTES COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS August 23, 2019—2:00 P.M. Corpus Christi, Texas MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Nina Trevino, Chairman Commissioner Ann Lopez Commissioner Roy Cantu, 1st Vice Chairman Judge David Krebs Judge C. H. Mills,Past Chairman Commissioner Gary Moore Michael Willow Commissioner Howard Gillespie Brent Ocker Mayor Celestine Zambrano Jimmy Loya Mayor Cathy_Skurow _ Mayor Tem Miller Alderman Randy Cain Mayor Kay Roach Mayor JoAnn Ehmann Rebecca Klaevemann GUESTS PRESENT Dr. Katya Wowk, Texas &M University Corpus Christi Jeremiah Alvarez, State Representative Todd Hunter's Office Betz Rice, San Patricio County Airport Kathy Ard-Blathner,Nueces County STAFF PRESENT: John Buckner R. J. Thomas Theresa Finch Frank Garcia Veronica Toomey Luci Rios Emily Martinez Gilbert Guajardo CALL TO ORDER 1. Commissioner Nina Trevino, CBCOG Chairman, called the meeting to order at 2:03 PM. John Buckner called the roll and there were 7 out of 11 counties represented and 11 of 35 votes were present. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2019 MEETING A motion was made by Mayor JoAnn Ehmann, seconded by Mr. Mike Willow to approve the June 28, 2019 Minutes. The minutes of the June 28, 2019 meeting were approved by unanimous vote. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT John Buckner presented this report on behalf of Mr. Tom Tagliabue, CBCOG Treasurer,who was unable to attend this meeting. The report covered the months of June and July 2019. John Buckner SCANNED S� Minutes Page 2 August 23, 2019 summarized information provided by Mr. Tagliabue regarding the use of part-time staff in the Aging and 9-1-1 programs, interest rates on deposit and cash balances at the end of.June and July 2019. A motion was made by Commissioner Roy Cantu, seconded by Commissioner Howard Gillespie to approve the Treasurer's Report. The Treasurer's Report for the months of June and July 2019 were approved by unanimous vote at the end of the meeting. 4. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS A. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Confirmation of Committee Appointments The following persons were presented for confirmation. TO THE HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HSAC): Mr. Sheldon Wigington, Emergency Management Coordinator, Refugio County Mr. Lynn Pearce,Emergency Management Coordinator, Aransas Pass TX To this same committee (HSAC)nominations were brought forward that were mistakenly left off the 8/23/19 agenda packet and these were new officers: Chairman, Chief Rick McLester, Town of Fulton, Aransas County Vice-Chairman Mr. Mike Willow, Emergency Management Coordinator, Bee County A motion was made by Judge C. H. Mills, seconded by Judge David Krebs to confirm the four nomination. The committee nominations were confirmed by unanimous vote of the members present. B. REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT _ Ms. Theresa Finch presented this report on behalf of the committee. There were 2 resolutions from the committee. She explained that the Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee met after the CBCOG agenda was mailed and some changes were recommended for CBCOG consideration. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 3039 . A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPLY TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2020 AND 2021 REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $274,788 ($137,394 FOR FY 2020 AND $137,394 FOR FY 2021) TO ADDRESS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COORDINATION AND PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES. Ms. Finch noted that the committee wanted a little less spent in implementation projects and a little more spent in salary. The body of Resolution No. 3039 remained the same but the budget on the 11 Minutes Page 3 August 23, 2019 following Form 5 changed as follows: The biennium total budget in Personnel/salary was increased from$85,435.20 to$90,460.80;the biennium total budget for Implementation Projects was decreased from$63,778.40 to $51,252.80. In order to balance the total budget with these changes,the line item "Other"was increased by $7,300 from$20,774.40 to $28,074.40. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 3040 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COASTAL BEND REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANT REGIONAL PROJECTS FUNDING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020 AND 2021. The Regional Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee made substantial changes to the _ ___—implementation_proj ect categories and funding_amount Thexecommended total funding_amountior _ ___ implementation projects was reduced from$63,778.40 to $51,252.80. Also, the project categories went from 3 to 5 in the revised resolution plus the funding allocated by category changed. The committee added Education and Outreach materials and Sidewalk Buttlers to the categories to be considered for funding in the amounts of$3,000 and $5,500, respectively. With no further discussion, Commissioner Roy Cantu moved for the adoption of both Resolution No. 3039 and Resolution No. 3040, as amended. His motion was seconded by Judge C.H. Mills. Resolutions No. 3039 and 3040, as amended, were adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. C. HOMELAND S ECURITY ADVISOY COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. R. J. Thomas presented this report on behalf of the Committee. RESOLUTION NO, 3041 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO APPLY FOR REALLOCATING FY 2017 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDING IN THE COASTAL BEND REGION. Commissioner Roy Cantu moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3041. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Howard Gillespie. Resolution No 3041 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. D. COUNCIL OF AGING REPORT This report was presented by Mr. Gilbert Guajardo on behalf of the Council on Aging. RESOLUTION NO. 3042 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING'S FISCAL YEAR 2019 REGIONAL BUDGET TO REFLECT ACTUAL FUNDING AWARDS FROM THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) TOTALING $3,284,458 INCLUDING FISCAL YEAR 2018 Minutes Page 4 August 23, 2019 CARRYOVER FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $235,450 PROGRAMED INTO VARIOUS OLDER AMERICANS ACT ACTIVITIES AND REVISING LOCAL MATCH BUDGETED Commissioner Roy Cantu moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3042. Mr. Michael Willow seconded this motion. Resolution No. 3042 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. E. COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY COMMITTEE REPORT This report was presented by Ms. Emily Martinez, Regional Disaster Recovery Manager, on behalf of the committee. RESOLUTION NO. 3043 . A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CONCEPT TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL RESILIENCY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE COASTAL BEND REGION THAT WOULD BE LED BY THE HARTE RESEARCH INSTITUTE for GULF of MEXICO STUDIES at TEXAS A& M UNIVERSITY CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. Ms. Emily Martinez explained the background and purpose of the resolution. Dr. Katya Wowk, Senior Research Scientist with the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M Corpus Christi distributed a document entitled"Regional Resilience Partnership of the South Texas Coastal Bend." This document outlined the anticipated benefits of this proposed program and how such efforts would mitigate disaster risks in this region. A motion was made by Mr. Brent Ocker to approve Resolution No. 3043. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Ann Lopez. Resolution No. 3043 was adopted by unanimous vote. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS No items were presented under this subject. 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 27th day of September 2019. Commissioner Nina Trevino, Chairman ATTEST: Judge Stephanie Moreno, Secretary