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COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
July 25, 2014—2:00 P.M.
Corpus Christi,Texas AUG 1 1 2914
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judge Terry Simpson, Chairman Glenn Sullivan
City Commissioner Al Garcia, 1s`Vice Chairman Josie Herro
Judge Raul Ramirez, Secretary Annette Mouttet
Commissioner Nina Trevino, Treasurer Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick
Judge Loyd Neal,Past Chairman Councilman Antonio Garcia
- Mayor C.J. Wax Tom Tagliabue
Councilman Patrick Rios Bill Hennings
Judge David Silva Isabel Chapa _ _ _ _
Michael Willow Commissioner Ann Lopez
Commissioner Carlos Villarreal Commissioner Fred Nardini,
Mayor Larry Martinez Councilmember Kristina Zambrano
Brent Ocker Mayor Pro Tem Jo Ann Ehmann
Tyner Little Rebecca Krumnow
GUESTS PRESENT:
Pamela DeLa Pena, Collier,Johnson and Woods
Ann M.Fields, Collier,Johnson and Woods
Brigida Gonzalez,Corpus Christi MPO
Carrie Robertson Meyer, Corpus Christi City Council Candidate
STAFF PRESENT:
John Buckner Betty Lamb
Richard Bullock Frank Garcia
1. CALL TO ORDER
Judge Terry Simpson, CBCOG Chairman, called the meeting to order at 2:01 PM.John Buckner
called the roll.Eight of eleven counties were represented and the attendees included 22 out of
35 voting representatives.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 27,2014 MEETING.
A motion was made by Councilman Kieschnick to approve the minutes of the June 27,2014 meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Ehmann seconded this motion.The minutes of the.June 27 meeting were
approved by unanimous vote of the members present.
3. TREASURER'S REPORT
Commissioner Nina Trevino presented this report. The report covered the month of June. She referred
to the first page of the report and summarized the transactions, account balances and the interest
earned. Upon a motion by Judge Silva, seconded by Councilman Kieschnick,the June 2014
Treasurer's Reports was approved by unanimous vote of the members present at the end of the
meeting.
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4. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
' A. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Confirmation of Committee Appointments
No appointments to advisory committees were receive for consideration.
B. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
John Buckner presented this item.
1. Consideration of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending December 31.,
2013
John Buckner introduced Ms.Amela DeLaPena with Collier,Johnson and Woods who reviewed the highlights
of the calendar year 2013 annual fmancial report and answered questions from the members present.
Mr.Hennings made the motion to accept the 2013 annual financial report. His motion was seconded by
Commissioner Trevino. The 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was accepted by unanimous vote of
the members present.
2. Authorization to Enter into a New Two-Year Lease for Office Space
John Buckner presented this item. He explained that the CBCOG was in a month to month lease at the present
time since the last agreement expired on April 30,2014. An agent for the building's owner and presented a new
lease agreement for a two-year period that reflected an increased cost from$0.30 per square foot to $0.58 per
square foot. At this point,there was little left to modify the agreement but the staff would look to see if a better
property might be available before the new lease expired. The CBCOG had rented property at this location
since October 1978. Mr.Mike Willow made a motion to enter into the new 2-year lease. Commissioner
Trevino seconded this motion. The motion passed by majority vote of the members present.
C. COUNCIL ON AGING REPORT
_Betty-Lamb-presented-this-report.
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1. RESOLUTION NO.2927
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENTER A CONTRACT
WITH THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR A GRANT
IMPLEMENTING THE COASTAL BEND LIFESPAN RESPITE CARE PROGRAM
EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF RESPITE SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS
CARING FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ANY AGE WITH ANY CHRONIC HEALTH
CONDITION AND/OR ANY DISABILITY IN THE ELEVEN COUNTY COASTAL BEND
REGION IN THE AMOUNT OF $219,250 FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD JULY 18, 2014
THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2015.
Mayor Wax moved for the adoption of Resolution No.2927. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Kieschnick. Resolution No. 2927 passed by unanimous vote.
2. REAOLUTION NO.2928
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT A
CONTINUING GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,308 TO THE
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITIES TO PROVIDE COASTAL BEND
MEDICARE ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS INFORMATION, COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE
ON HEALTH INSURANCE MATTERS DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD APRIL 1, 2014
THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015.
Commissioner Trevino moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2928. The motion was seconded by
City Commissioner Al Garcia. Resolution No.298 passed by unanimous vote.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS
Ms.Brigida Gonzalez and Ms.Elena Buentello presented information on plans and developments
at the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization.
6. ADJOURN
With no further business,the meeting adjourned at 2:35 PM.
Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 26th day of
September 2014.
Judge Terry Simpson,Chairman
ATTEST:
Judge Raul Ramirez, Secretary