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MINUTES
COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
• April 26,2013,-2:00 PM
Corpus Christi,Texas
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judge Terry Simpson, Chairman Elsa Saenz
Mayor Pro Tem Al Garcia, 1st Vice Chairman Annette Mouttet
Judge Raul Ramirez, Secretary Josie Herro
Judge Loyd Neal, Past Chairman Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick
Mayor C.J.Wax Councilman Antonio Garcia
Commissioner Carlos Villarreal Mayor Nelda Martinez
Ann Knox Tom Tagliabue
Commissioner Roy Cantu Isabel Chapa
Judge Jim Huff - _ Commissioner Ann Lopez
Sandra Martinez Commissioner Fred Nardini
Brent Ocker Councilman Celestino Zambrano
Tyner Little Mayor Pete Perkins
Glen Sullivan Mayor Pro Tem Jo Ann Ehmann
GUESTS PRESENT:
Alan Bligh, Chairman, Council on Aging
Dick Prewitt, State Representative Todd Hunter
Gayle White, State Representative Todd Hunter
Marlene Fordham, Gold Star Wives of America
Vicky Prewitt, State Representative Todd Hunter
Allen Matthews,Alice PD
Randy Weems,Alice PD
STAFF PRESENT:
John Buckner Richard Bullock Mark Bohrer
Betty Lamb Theresa Finch Frank Garcia
1. CALL TO ORDER
Judge Terry Simpson, CBCOG Chairman, called the meeting to order at 2:05 PM. John
Buckner called the roll. Seven of 12 counties were represented and 22 out of 36 votes were in
attendance.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 25,2013 MEETING
A motion was made by Mayor Wax to approve the minutes of the January 25,2013 meeting.
Councilman Kieschnick seconded this motion. The minutes of the January 25,2013 meeting
were approved by unanimous vote of the members present.
3. TREASURER'S REPORT
John Buckner presented this report on behalf of Commissioner Nina Trevino,CBCOG Treasurer,who
could not attend the meeting. The reports were for the months of January,February and March 2013.
He referred to the first page of each monthly report and summarized the transactions, account
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balances and interest earned. Commissioner Lopez made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Reports
for January,February and March 2013.Judge Huff seconded this motion.The Treasurer's Reports for
January,February and March 2013 were approved by unanimous vote of 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
Judge Simpson noted that the agenda reflected two appointments. Chief John Spillers,Freer Police
Department, for appointment to the Homeland Security Advisory Committee and Enrique Aleman from
Kleberg County to the Council on Aging. Commissioner Cantu moved for the confirmation.of
these appointments. His motion was seconded by Councilman Kieschnick. The appointments were
confirmed by unanimous vote of the members present.
B. COUNCIL ON AGING REPORT
Mr.Alan Bligh, Chairman of the Council on Aging presented this report.
RESOLUTION NO. 2890
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $27,622 FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND
DISABILITIES FOR HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD APRIL 1,2013
THROUGH AUGUST 31,2013 FOR TARGETED OLDER RESIDENTS IN THE TWELVE-
COUNTY COASTAL BEND REGION.
Councilman Kieschnick made a motion to adopt Resolution No.2890. His motion was seconded by
Commissioner Nardini. Resolution No. 2890 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members
present.
C. HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COPMMITTEE REPORT
Mark Bohrer presented this report for the Homeland Security Advisory Committee
RESOLUTION NO. 2891
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS REPRESENTATIVES.
Mark Bohrer presented this report for the Homeland Security Advisory Committee.
Upon a motion by Judge Huff, seconded by City Commissioner Al Garcia,Resolution No.2891 was
adopted by unanimous vote of the members present.
D. EMERGENCY COMOMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
John Buckner presented this report on behalf of the Committee.
RESOLUTION NO.2892
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE
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APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS AND ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS WITH VISTA COM FOR AN
EVENTIDE NEXLOG 740 COMMUNICATIONS LOGGING RECORDER SYSTEM FOR 2 HOST
PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS (PSAPs)AND 15 REMOTE PSAPS AT TOTAL PRICE
OF $165,684.
Commissioner Cantu moved for the adoption of Resolution No.2892. His motion was seconded by
Mr. Ocker. Resolution No.2892 was passed by unanimous vote of the members present.
E. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE REPORT
This report was presented by Richard Bullock.
1. RESOLUTION NO.2893
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT APPLICATIONS-FOR THE CRIlVIINAL-JUSTICE PROGRAMS-SOLICITATION TO THE---- - -
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION,AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PROGRAMS APPLICATIONS INCLUDE: CITY OF BEEVILLE,DUVAL COUNTY,NUECES
COUNTY, CITY OF ROBSTOWN AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO.
Commissioner Cantu moved, seconded by Councilman Kieschnick to adopt Resolution No.2893.
Resolution No.2893 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present after Resolution No.
2896 was presented.
2. RESOLUTION NO.2894
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON APPLICATIONS FOR
THE VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND TRAINING PROJECTS
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT,DATING VIOLENCE,AND STALKING
PROGRAMS SOLICITATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION,AND THE PROGRAM APPLICATIONS INCLUDE: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
AND NUECES COUNTY-CSCD.
Mayor Wax moved for the adoption of Resolution No.2894. Judge Huff seconded this motion.
Resolution No.2894 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present after Resolution No.
2896 was presented.
3. RESOLUTION NO.2895
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON APPLICATIONS FOR
THE GENERAL JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PROGRAMS SOLICITATION TO
THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION,AND THE JUVENILE
JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PROGRAMS APPLICATIONS INCLUDE: DUVAL COUNTY,
NUECES COUNTY,AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTY.
Commissioner Cantu moved for the adoption of Resolution No.2895. Mayor Wax seconded the
motion. Resolution No.2895 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present after Resolution
No.2896 was presented.
4." RESOLUTION NO.2896
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON APPLICATIONS FOR
THE GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE-DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAMS SOLICITATION TO
THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION,AND THE GENERAL
VICTIM ASSISTANCE-DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAMS APPLICATIONS INCLUDE: CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI,DUVAL COUNTY,FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES,INC.,NUECES
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COUNTY-CSCD,NUECES COUNTY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER,AND WOMEN'S
• SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS.
Judge Huff moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2896. Commissioner Cantu seconded this motion.
Resolution No.2896 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present.
Resolution Nos.2893,2894 and 2895 were also voted on together and passed by unanimous vote at this point in
the meeting.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2897
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF$425,310 FOR THE CONTINUATION OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT TRAINING THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL
TRAINING ACADEMY TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION.
Commissioner Cantu moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2897. Mayor Wax seconded this
motion. Resolution No.2897 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS
Theresa Finch, CBCOG Environmental Coordinator gave a presentation on a successful"Ugly Portrait
of Illegal Dumping"photo contest that was hosted and conducted by the CBCOG Environmental
Planning Department.
6. ADJOURN
With no further business,the meeting adjourned at 2:55 PM.
Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 24th day of May 2013.
_ Judge Terry Simpson, Chairman
ATTEST:
Judge Raul Ramirez, Secretary