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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 12/09/2016 MINUTES COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS December 9,2016—2:00 P.M. Corpus Christi,Texas MEMBERS PRESENT: City Commissioner Al Garcia, Chairman Tyner Little Commissioner Nina Trevino, Secretary Glen Sullivan Judge Terry Simpson,Past Chairman Annette Mouttet Mayor C.J.Wax Councilman Antonio Garcia Councilman Patrick Rios Tom Tagliabue Commissioner L.E. Casterline Pat Veteto Commissioner Carlos Villarreal Pat Eldridge Mayor Arnold Cantu _ Commissioner Ann Lopez Ana Garcia Commissioner Fred Nardini Commissioner Roy Cantu Mayor Jo Ann Ehmann Judge Jim Huff Jeff Pollock Brent Ocker GUESTS PRESENT Frances G.Morrow, Chairman, Council on Aging Ernie Gonzalez,Jr.,EMC Strategy Group STAFF PRESENT: Richard Bullock Veronica Toomey Luci Rios Frank Garcia Betty Lamb CALL TO ORDER 1. City Commissioner Al Garcia,Chairman,called the meeting to order at 2:04 PM.John Buckner called roll. Eight of eleven counties were present and 20 of 35 possible voting representatives were present. A quorum was present. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUI'hS OF THE OCTOBER 28,2016 MEETING A motion was made by Judge Simpson to approve the October 28,2016 meeting minutes.The motion was seconded by Mayor Wax.The minutes were approved by unanimous vote. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT John Buckner presented this report for the months of October and November 2016.Referring to page one of both reports,he summarized the transactions, account balances and interest earned.Upon a motion by Commissioner Lopez and seconded by Mayor Ehmann,the October and November Treasurer's Reports were approved by unanimous vote of the members present before the end of the meeting. nd dU 191%0Ihd 4. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS A. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT SCANNED \ Minutes Page 2 December 9,2016 1. Confirmation of Committee Appointments The following advisory committee recommendations were presented for confirmation: TO THE HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Christopher A.Boyce,Nueces County Mayor Ehmann made a motion to confirm this appointment. Commissioner Cantu seconded the motion.This appointment was confirmed by unanimous vote. TO THE PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE: Ronald Smithwick,Duval County David Martinez, City of Gregory Charles Stroleny,Live Oak County Judge Simpson made a motion to confirm these appointments.Mayor Wax seconded the motion. The appointments were confirmed by unanimous vote. Chairman Garcia reported that it was time to appoint the Nominating Committee for 2017 Executive Board members and Officers. He appointed the following CBCOG member government representatives: Judge Loyd Neal, Chairman, Judge Terry Simpson, Commissioner Nina Trevino, Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick, Commissioner Margie Gonzalez, City Commissioner Al Garcia, Tom Tagliabue, Judge C. H.Mills,Commissioner Roy Cantu,Judge Stephanie Silvas,Judge Jim Huff,and Judge Ricardo Carrillo. He noted the committee would meet around the middle of January 2017 and make its report at the January membership meeting. B. HOMELND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE This item was presented by John Buckner. 1. Consideration of a Request from the Homeland Security Advisory Committee to Adopt the CBCOG HSAC Policies,Bylaws and Procedures Upon a motion by Judge Simpson, seconded by Mayor Ehmann,these Committee policies,bylaws and procedures were adopted by unanimous vote. 2. RESOLUTION NO.2984 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING UNIFIED THREAT AND HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT(THIRA)WITH ACCOMPANING STATE PREPAREDNESS REPORT (SPR). Upon a motion by Judge Simpson, seconded by Judge Huff,Resolution No.2984 was adopted by unanimous vote. C. COUNCIL ON AGING REPORT Ms.Frances Morrow presented this item. Minutes Page 3 December 9,2016 RESOLUTION NO.2985 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING'S ANNUAL PLANNING BUDGET FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS, DIRECT SERVICES, VENDOR SERVICES AND CONTRACTED ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT.OF PLANNED ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES BASED ON FISCAL YEAR 2017 ESTIMATED FUNDING FROM TITLE III OLDER AMERICANS ACT, STATE GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS AND OTHER FEDERAL SOURCES TOTALING $2;863,552. Judge Simpson moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2985. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Cantu. Resolution No. 2985 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. D. BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Brent Ocker, Chairman of the Budget Committee presented this report. Consideration of the Proposed 2017 CBCOG Budget Mr. Ocker reported that the Budget Committee met on November 28, 2016 and 9 of 12 members were in attendance. He noted that the committee had reviewed the draft budget and the 2017 annual budget included a 3% cost of living salary increase effective January 1, 2017. Mr. Ocker stated the Budget Committee at the November 28 meeting recommended its approval by the membership. Mr.Ocker moved for approval and acceptance of the Calendar Year 2017 CBCOG Budget. His motion was seconded by Judge Simpson. The 2017 annual budget was accepted by unanimous vote of the members present. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS There was nothing to report under this addenda item. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business,the meeting adjourned at 2:23 P.M. Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 27th-day of January 2017. City Commissioner Al Garcia, Chairman ATTEST: Commissioner Nina Trevino, Secretary