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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 06/28/2019 MINUTES COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS June 28, 2019—2:00 P.M. Corpus Christi, Texas MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Nina Trevino, Chairman Chief Richie Quintero Tom Tagliabue, Treasurer Commissioner Ann Lopez Councilman J. D. Villa Mayor Wanda Dukes Michael Willow Councilman Kody Farenthold Brent Ocker Mayor JoAnn Ehmann Melissa Mungia Mayor Cathy Skurow Mayor Tern Miller Rebecca Klaevemann Councilman Greg Smith GUESTS PRESENT Simone' Sanders, Texas General Land Office Caitlin Chupe, Collier, Johnson and Woods Abby Ehrman, Corpus Christi, Councilman Greg Smith Manuel Alaffa, Corpus Christi, Councilman Greg Smith Tammy Embrey, City of Corpus Christi STAFF PRESENT: John Buckner R. J. Thomas Theresa Finch Richard Bullock Mark Bohrer Noel Esquivel Luci Rios Frank Garcia CALL TO ORDER 1. Commissioner Nina Trevino, CBCOG Chairman, called the meeting to order at 2:10 PM. John Buckner called the roll and there were 5 out of 11 counties represented and 14 of 35 votes were present. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 2019 MEETING A motion was made by Commissioner Lopez, seconded by Mayor Ehmann to approve the April 26, 2019 Minutes. The minutes of the April 26, 2019 meeting were approved by unanimous vote. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT Tom Tagliabue, CBCOG Treasurer,presented this report for the months of April and May 2019. A motion was made by Mike Willow, seconded by Mayor Ehmann to approve the Treasurer's Report. SCANNED Minutes Page 2 June 28, 2019 The Treasurer's Report for the months of April and May 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 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: New Officers: As Co-Chairman: Chief Rick McLester, Town of Fulton Sheriff Oscar Rivera, San Patricio County As Secretary: Lee Zapata, Aransas Public Safety Center TO THE PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE: Chief Jimmy Loya, George West Police Department, Law Enforcement Retired Chief John Spillers, City of Freer, Private Citizen A motion was made by Councilman J. D. Villa, seconded by Michael Willow to confirm these appointments. The appointments were confirmed by unanimous vote. B. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT John Buckner introduced Ms. Caitlin Chupe with the firm of Collier, Johnson and Woods who presented-the following report. — — — — �— Consideration of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018. Ms. Chupe briefly reviewed various sections of the report and singled out page 113 where the schedule of any findings and questions were addressed or the summary of audit results. Regarding the basic financial statements of the CBCOG,there were no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses found. Also, there were no instances of noncompliance material to the financial statements. There were no deficiencies or material weaknesses relating to the audit of major federal and state award programs. There were no findings related to the financial statements nor findings and questioned costs for Federal and State Awards. There also were no audit findings for prior year audits requiring corrective action. Upon a motion by Mr. Tagliabue, seconded by Councilman Villa,the members present voted Minutes Page 3 June 28, 2019 unanimously to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending December 1, 2018. C. COUNCIL OF AGING REPORT This report was presented by John Buckner on behalf of the Council on Aging. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 3033 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF$19,082.00 FROM THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD APRIL 17,2019 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2019 FOR TARGETED OLDER RESIDENTS IN THE ELEVEN-COUNTY COASTAL BEND REGION. (Total Grant Award$19,082) Mr. Ocker moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3033. His motion was seconded by Mr. Willow. Resolution No. 3033 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 3034 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT A CONTINUING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,322 TO COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS-AREA AGENCY ON AGING TO PROVIDE COASTAL BEND MEDICARE ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS INFORMATION, COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE ON HEALTH INSURANCE MATTERS DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD APRIL 1, 2019 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2020. Mr. Willow made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2034. His motion was seconded by Mayor Dukes. Resolution No. 3034 was adopted by unanimous vote. D. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT This report was presented by John Buckner for the Emergency Communications Advisory Committee. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 3035 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FY 2020-2021 9-1-1 STRATEGIC PLAN STAGE 2B TO THE COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS (CSEC)AS REQUIRED IN SUBCHAPTER 771.055 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. A motion was made by Mayor Skurow to approve Resolution No. 3035 and her motion was seconded by Councilman Villa. Resolution No. 3035 was adopted by unanimous vote. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 3036 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PURCHASE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES FROM nSide IN SUPPORT OF ONGOING 9-1-1 EFFORTS IN THE Minutes June 28,2019 Page 4 COASTAL BEND REGION. Upon a motion by Mike Willow, seconded by Mayor Dukes,Resolution No.3036 was adopted. E. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE REPORT This report was presented by Ms.Luci Rios. RESOLUTION NO. 3037 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2019 CRIMINAL JUSTICE REGIONAL PRIORITY LISTING AND STRATEGIC PLAN. Commissioner Lopez moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3037. Councilman Villa seconded - her motion. Resolution No. 3037 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. F. COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY COMMITTEE REPORT Mr.Richard Bullock presented this report. RESOLUTION NO. 3038 A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES TO THE CBCOG'S 2016 COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATRAGY AND AUTHORIZING THAT IT BE SUBMITTED TO THE U.S.DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION(EDA)TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF BEING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT(EDD)FOR THE COASTAL BEND REGION. Councilman Villa moved for the adoption of Resolution No.3038. Mr.Willow seconded this motion. Resolution No. 3038 was adopted by unanimous vote. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS Mr. Tagliabue announced that Dr. Mary Jane Garza was recently named the Regional Director for the upcoming 2020 Census. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:33 PM Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 26th day of July 2019. Commissioner Nina Trevino, Chairman ATTEST: Judge Stephanie Moreno, Secretary