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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 03/31/2017 • MINUTES COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS March 31, 2017—2:00 P.M. Corpus Christi, Texas MEMBERS PRESENT: City Commissioner Al Garcia, Past Chairman Christopher Boyce Commissioner Nina Trevino, 2nd Vice Chairman Glen Sullivan Judge Ricardo Carrillo, Treasurer Elsa Saenz . Mayor C. J. Wax Annette Mouttet Councilman Patrick Rios Councilman Rudy Garza Michael Willow Chief Richie Quintero Mayor Sally Lichtenberger _ Tom Tagliabue Judge Pedro Trevino Mayor Wanda Dukes Judge Jim Huff Judge Terry Simpson Nathaniel Valverde Mayor Jo Aim Ehmann Judge Loyd Neal Doug Dowler Brent Ocker • GUESTS PRESENT Melissa Mungia,Nueces County OEM Lauren Sanchez,Nueces County OEM STAFF PRESENT: John Buckner Frank Garcia CALL TO ORDER • 1. In the absence of Judge Burt Mills, City Commissioner Al Garcia,Past Chairman, called the meeting to order at 2:03 PM. John Buckner called roll. Nine of eleven counties were present and 20 of 35 voting representatives were present. There was a quorum present. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 2017 MEETING A motion was made by Mayor Wax to approve the January 27, 2017 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Mike Willow. The minutes were approved by unanimous vote. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT John Buckner presented reports for the months of January and February 2017. Judge Neal made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Reports for January and February 2017. His motion was seconded by Mike Willow. The Treasurer's Reports for January and February 2017 were approved by unanimous vote of the members present at the end of the meeting. SCANNED Minutes Page 2 March 31, 2017 4. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS A. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Confirmation of Committee Appointments The following persons were appointed to CBCOG advisory committees: COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY(CEDS) COMMITTEE Ana Martinez, Duval County Ann Matula, San Patricio County William DeLibero, Bee County Douglas Dowler, San Patricio County Commissioner Trevino moved to confirm these appointments to the CEDS Committee. Her motion was seconded by Mayor Ehmann. The appointments were confirmed by unanimous vote. There were 4 additional appointments introduced by City Commissioner Al Garcia that were not included in the meeting agenda that was mailed. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE Mayor Sally Lichtenberger, City of San Diego Charlie Stroleny, Live Oak County Sheriff's Department Lt. David Martinez, City of Gregory Police Department Ronald Smithwick, Duval County Judge Simpson moved to confirm these appointments. His motion was seconded by Mayor Wax. The appointments were confirmed by unanimous vote. B. HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT This item was presented by John Buckner on behalf of the committee. RESOLUTION NO. 2987 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO CONTINUE THE REGIONAL PLANNING GRANT. Judge Simpson moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2987. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Trevino. Resolution No. 2987was adopted by unanimous vote. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS Christopher Boyce, Nueces County Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) introduced Minutes Page3 March 31, 2017 himself as the new EMC for Nueces County and noted that he was a new voting representative to the CBCOG for Nueces County. He also introduced two staff that were present from the Nueces County Office of Emergency Management, Melissa Mungia and Lauren Sanchez. Mr. Boyce announced that the Coastal Bend Hurricane Conference was going to be held on May 3 and 4, 2017 in Robstown and the registration fee is $35 per person. He noted this would be a good conference for local governments to attend in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:14 P. M. Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 28th day of April 2017. Judge C. H. Mills, Chairman ATTEST: Commissioner Mike Pusley, Secretary