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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 09/29/2017 L MINUTES COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS September 29, 2017—2:00 P.M. Corpus Christi, Texas MEMBERS PRESENT: Judge C. H. Mills, Chairman Mayor Celestino Zambrano Commissioner Nina Trevino, 2nd Vice Chairman Steve Waterman Commissioner Al Garcia, Past Chairman Councilman Ben Molina Mayor Jimmy Hendricks Chief Richie Quintero Mayor C. J. Wax Tom Tagliabue Councilman Patrick Rios Keith Selman Judge Stephane Moreno - Rudy Bentancourt - - - Michael Willow Mark Van Vleck William DeLibrio Mayor Charles Bujan Commissioner Armando Olivarez Dave Parsons Commissioner Roy Cantu Commissioner Ann Lopez M. Brent Ocker Mayor Wanda Dukes Christopher Boyce Commissioner Howard Gillespie Glen Sullivan Commissioner Rick Ott Danielle Hale Mayor JoAnn Ehmann Rebecca Klaevermann GUESTS PRESENT Judge Robert Blaschke, Refugio County Jeff Miller, Texas Land Office William Koontz, Small Business Administration Bobby Petty, Small Business Administration Rev. Beth Tatum, Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group Frances Morrow, Chairman, Council on Aging Shelby O'Brien, Representative Todd Hunter's Office Melissa Mungia,Nueces County Keren Constanzo, City of Corpus Christi Billy Delgado, City of Corpus Christi Stan Upton, Refugio County EM Lynn Pearce,Aransas Pass Police Department Katherine Comeaux, City of Aransas Pass Councilmember Debra Lindsey-Opel, City of Corpus Christi Brandi Fisher, Texas Department of Emergency Management Kehla West, FEMA Dave Russo, FEMA D.J. Sessner, FEMA Gerry Stolar, FEMA SCANNED John O'Valle, TDPS-DEM Tony Pena, TDPS-TDEM Rick Adams, City of Port Aransas Minutes Page 2 September 29,2017 GUESTS (Continued) Jenna Shoe, 2-1-1 Texas Becky Gallagher, San Patricio County EDC Bob Haueter, Congressman Farenthold's Office Donna Johnson, Grant Works Betty Collier, Grant Works Nelson Lucius, True North EM Richard Sosebec, True NorthEM STAFF PRESENT: John Buckner Richard Bullock Luci Rios R. J. Thomas Theresa Finch Frank Garcia CALL TO ORDER 1. Judge Burt Mills, CBCOG Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM. John Buckner called roll. Seven of eleven counties were represented and 24 of 35 voting representatives were in attendance. A quorum was present. 2. APPROVAL'OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 30, 2017 MEETING A motion was made by Commissioner Ann Lopez to approve the June 30, 2017 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Mayor Wax. The minutes were approved by unanimous vote. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT John Buckner presented reports for the months of June, July and August 2017. Mayor Wax made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Reports for June,July and-August 2017. His motion was seconded by Michael Willow. The Treasurer's Reports for June, July and August 2017 were approved by unanimous vote 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 a CBCOG advisory committee: TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY COMMITTEE: Ms. Keren Costanzo, Senior Planner, City of Corpus Christi Ms. Ann Fierova, Director of Del Mar College Small Business Development Center • Minutes Page 3 September 29,2017 A motion was made by City Commissioner Al Garcia to confirm these appointments. His motion was seconded by Mayor Wax. The appointments were confirmed by unanimous vote. B. REGIONAL SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT Theresa Finch presented this report on behalf of the committee. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2997 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPLY TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2018 AND 2019 REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $277,046 ($138,523 FOR FY 2018 AND $138,523 FOR FY 2019) TO ADDRESS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COORDINATION AND PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES. Mr. Ocker moved for the adoption of Resolution No.2997. His motion was seconded by Mayor Ehmann. Resolution No. 2997 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2998 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COASTAL BEND REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANT REGIONAL PROJECTS FUNDING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2018 AND 2019. Mayor Wax made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2998. Mayor Ehmann seconded the motion. Resolution No. 2998 was adopted by unanimous vote. C. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Lucia Rios presented this report on behalf of the committee. RESOLUTION NO. 2999 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $294,879 FOR THE CONTINUATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAINING ACADEMY TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION. Mayor Ehmann moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2999. Her motion was seconded by Mayor Wax. Resolution No. 2999 was adopted by unanimous vote. D. COUNCIL ON AGING REPORT Ms. Frances Morrow presented this report on behalf of the Council on Aging. Minutes Page 4 September 29, 2017 1. RESOLUTION NO. 3000 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING'S FISCAL YEAR 2017 REGIONAL BUDGET FROM THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) TOTALING $2,876,518 INCLUDING FISCAL YEAR 2016 CARRYOVER FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,312 PROGRAMED INTO VARIOUS OLDER AMERICANS ACT ACTIVITIES AND REVISING LOCAL MATCH BUDGETED. Mike Willow moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3000. His motion was seconded by Judge Moreno. Resolution No. 3000 was adopted by unanimous vote. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 3001 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A ONE YEAR CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE COASTAL BEND AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO LONG TERM CARE SERVICES AND SUPPORT OPTIONS FOR OLDER PERSONS AND PERSONS OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES IN THE ELEVEN COUNTY COASTAL BEND REGION WITH FUNDING TOTALING $223,380 FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2018. Tom Tagliabue made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3001. Mike Willow seconded this motion. Resolution No. 3001 was adopted by unanimous vote. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 3002 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER-REGIONAL 20 PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT FOR 2017-2018 IN BEHALF OF SEVEN COASTAL BEND SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAMS ALLOWING SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS TO BE REALIZED BY VOLUME PURCHASING OF SPECIFIC COMMODITY ITEMS. City Commissioner Al Garcia made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3002. Judge Moreno seconded the motion. Resolution No. 3002 was adopted by unanimous vote. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS A. Mr. Jeff Miller with the Texas General Land Office (GLO) gave a presentation on the role that agency would play in the Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery. He noted that Governor Abbott asked Commissioner George P. Bush of the General Land Office to assist in the recovery efforts. The GLO has negotiated an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency that outlined the programs and funding mechanisms that would provide for immediate disaster assistance in the realm of housing needs caused by Hurricane Harvey. He added that the GLO was forming a partnership with Councils of Government in the affected regions to work with local officials to determine which program options would best address the needs of individuals impacted by the storm. } Minutes Page 5 September 29, 2017 There was significant exchange between Mr. Miller and persons in attendance regarding assistance to be provided due to the disaster. At this point, Judge Stephanie Moreno asked if a committee could be appointed to work with the COG staff to coordinate how the anticipated program elements would evolve. Judge Mills appointed Judge Moreno (Bee County), himself(Aransas County), Judge Terry Simpson (San Patricio County), Judge Robert Blaschke (Refugio County), Mayor C. J. Wax (Rockport) as members and the Reverend Beth Tatum of the Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group as an ex officio member. After the meeting, Judge Mills added Judge Loyd Neal (Nueces County) as a member. He named Judge Stephanie Moreno to be chairman of the committee. [The CBCOG staff will consult with Judge Moreno to coordinate a meeting of the-committee as soon as possible.] B. Mr. William Koontz, Public Information Officer with the U.S. Small Business Administration provided information on how his agency provided federal disaster loans for business of all sizes, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters. He outlined how they would coordinate with FEMA and insurance entities to secure low interest loans for housing damaged by Hurricane Harvey. He reviewed the eligibility criteria in order to secure these loans. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3.01 PM. Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 27th day of October 2017. Judge C. H. Mills, Chairman ATTEST: Commissioner Nina Trevino, 2nd Vice Chairman