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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 06/30/2017 MINUTES COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS June 30, 2017—2:00 P.M. Corpus Christi, Texas MEMBERS PRESENT: Judge C. H. Mills, Chairman Mayor Sally Lichtenberger Commissioner Nina Trevino,2nd Vice Chairman Brent Ocker Commissioner Al Garcia, Past Chairman Christopher Boyce Mayor C. J. Wax Hannah Chipman Judge Stephane Marino Councilman Rudy Garza Michael Willow Chief Richie Quintero William DeLibrio Judge Terry Simpson Judge Imelda Barrera Commissioner Rick Ott Commissioner Armando Olivarez Mayor Celestino Zambrano Mayor David Longoria Rebecca Klaevermann GUESTS PRESENT Shelby O'Brien, Representative Todd Hunter's Office Melissa Mungia,Nueces County John Shepard Collier, Johnson and Woods Anne Fields, Collier, Johnson and Woods David Flores, City of Falfurrias Lamar Villarreal, Falfurrias EMC STAFF PRESENT: John Buckner Richard Bullock Veronica Toomey Frank Garcia R. J. Thomas CALL TO ORDER 1. Judge Burt Mills, CBCOG Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:01 PM. John Buckner called roll. Seven of eleven counties were represented and 16 of 35 voting representatives were in attendance. A quorum was present. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 26, 2017 MEETING A motion was made by Mayor Waxto approve the May 26, 2017 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Michael Willow. The minutes were approved by unanimous vote. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT John Buckner presented reports for the month of May 2017. Judge Simpson made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report for May 2017. His motion was seconded by Judge Moreno. The Treasurer's Report for May 2017 was approved by unanimous SCANNED _ 4 Minutes Page 2 June 30,2017 vote of the 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 The following persons were appointed to CBCOG an advisory committee: TO THE HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Brooks County Sheriff Urbino Martinez Falfurrias Police Chief Alberto Gonzalez A motion was made by Mayor Wax to confirm these appointments.Mike Willow seconded his motion. The appointments were confirmed by unanimous vote. B. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT John Buckner introduced Mr. John Shepard with Collier, Johnson and Woods who presented the following item. Consideration of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending December 31,2016 Mr. Shepard presented brief highlights of different components of the audit and noted there was nothing to report in regard to compliance issues. Also,he said everything was in order as as to the Federal Single Audit regulations and the calendar year 2016 comprehensive annual financial report. Mr. Shepard reported that it was his firm'-s-role under-contract-to audit-the-- ,financial report. He gave credit to the CBCOG Director of Finance,Ms.Veronica Toomey and the financial department for compiling another great report. A motion was made by Judge Simpson to accept the report. His motion was seconded by Mayor Lichtenberger. The calendar year 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial.Report was accepted by unanimous vote of the members present. C. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ADISORY COMMITTEE REPORT John Buckner gave this report on behalf of the committee. RESOLUTIN NO. 2944 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FY2018-2019 STAGE TWO 9-1-1 STRATEGIC PLAN, SECTION B, TO THE COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY Minutes Page 3 June 30,2017 COMMUNICATIONS (CSEC) AS REQUIRED IN SUBCHAPTER 771.055 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. John Buckner briefly reviewed the components of the plan and the funding that was to be provide over the 2 years of the FY 2018/FY2019 Strategic Plan. Mr. Ocker moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2994. His motion was seconded by Mayor. Lichtenbeger. Resolution No. 2994 was adopted by unanimous vote. D. HOMELAND SECURIY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT R. J. Thomas presented this report on behalfof the'committee.-- 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2995 A RESOLUTION RE-ALLOCATING FY 2015 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDING IN THE COASTAL BEND REGION. R. J. Thomas explained why there were left over funds and what the committee recommended How these funds should be used. Mr. Willow moved for the adoption of Resolution No 2995. City Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2996 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING COASTAL BEND COMMUNICATION FOCUS REPORT. Mayor Wax moved for the adoption of Resolution No.2996.His motion was seconded by Mr. Christopher Boyd. Resolution No. 2996 was adopted by unanimous vote. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS Richard Bullock reported that the-U.S. Census Bureau was going to hold a meeting on August 17 from 10 am to 12 noon at the CBCOG office in the conference room. The topic covered will be the road to 2020, how your community can prepare. The Census Bureau would like to have city managers, city/county intergovernmental affairs personnel, planners and county.personnel attend this meeting. Mr. Bullock also reported that the CBCOG Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee would be hosting a workshop where federal and state agencies will be presenting information on programs that may be of interest to local governments. This workshop is going to be held on August 2, 2017 at the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Innovation Center. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:26 P. M Minutes Page 4 May 26, 2017 Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 25th day of August 2017. Judge C. H. Mills, Chairman ATTEST: Commissioner Nina Trevino, 2nd Vice Chairman