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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 01/29/2021MINUTES COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS January 29, 2021 — 2:00 P.M. Corpus Christi, Texas MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Nina Trevino, Chairman Mayor Patrick Rios Commissioner Margie Gonzalez* Tom Tagliabue, Treasurer Judge Burt Mills* Judge Gilbert Saenz* Commissioner Chuck Schultz City Commissioner Norma Alvarez Brent Ocker City Commissioner Ann Marie Torres Judge George Morrill* GUESTS PRESENT: Tammy Embrey, City of Corpus Christi Jerry Alvarez, State Representative Hunter's Office Simone Sanders, General Land Office STAFF PRESENT: Judge Jim Huff Juan Pimentel Michael Willow* Councilman Ben Molina Chief Libby Bennett* Pat Eldridge* Mayor JoAnn Ehmann* Mayor Cathy Skurow Rebecca Klaevemann* Commissioner Howard Gillespie* John Buckner R.J. Thomas Viola Monrreal Shelby Simms Veronica Toomey Luci Rios Mary Afuso Frank Garcia Due to risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, members were allowed to either attend the meeting via ZOOM or attend in person Some members and alternates attended via ZOOM_ *via Video/sound conferencing -not at CBCOG office conference room CALL TO ORDER 1. Commissioner Nina Trevino, CBCOG Chairman, called the meeting to order at 2:12 PM. John Buckner called the roll and there were 8 of 11 counties represented and 18 out of 35 votes were present [either in person or by Zoom as noted above]. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 11, 2020 MEETING A motion was made by Mayor Rios, seconded by Councilman Molina to approve the December 11, 2020 meeting minutes. The Minutes were approved by unanimous vote. SCANNED Minutes Page 2 January 29, 2021 3. TREASURER'S REPORT CBCOG Treasurer Tom Tagliabue presented this report. He reported on cash receipts and expenditures for the month of December 2020. He noted dues statements for membership were sent out on January 7 and he encouraged the members to get their annual dues in as soon as possible. He reported that all membership dues for calendar year 2020 were paid. Judge Huff moved for the approval of the Treasurer's Report and his motion was seconded by Mayor Rios. The Treasurer's Report was approved by unanimous vote of the members present. 4. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS A. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Confirmation of Committee Appointments There were no names presented for consideration in the agenda packet but Mayor Cathy Skurow asked if the current fire chief for the City of Portland could be appointed to the Homeland Security Committee. That being said, Mayor Skurow moved that Chief Jeff Morris, Fire Chief at Portland, Texas be appointed to the Homeland Security Committee. Her recommendation was seconded by Judge Huff. Chief John Morris was confirmed to be a member of the CBCOG Homeland Security Advisory Committee. Due to an oversight in the preparation of the January 29, 2021 meeting agenda, there was a RESOL UTIONNO.3064 adopted by the membership at a September 25, 2020 membership meeting: Also, the last resolution adopted at the December 11, 2020 meeting was numbered RESOLUTION NO. 3065. RESOLUTION NOS. 3064 and 3065 both appear on RESOLUTIONS in the JANUARY29, 2021 a -ends. To prevent any confusion in the future, these will now appear in the records as RESOLUTION NO. 3064a and RESOLUTION NO. 3065a in the January 29, 2021 Minutes and records. [John A Buckner] B. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITEE REPORT Ms. Luci Rios, CBCOG Criminal Justice Program Coordinator, presented this report. RESOLUTION NO. 3064a A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION (CJD) FOR FUNDING THE CONTINUATION OF THE REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY. Minutes Page 3 January 29, 2021 Councilman Molina moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3064a. Mr. Ocker seconded this motion. Resolution No. 3064a was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. C. HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT R. J. Thomas, Homeland Security Director, presented this report on behalf of the committee. RESOLUTION NO. 3065a A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO CONTINUE THE REGIONAL HOMELAND SECURITYGRANTS DIVISION TO CONTINUE THE REGIONAL PLANNING GRANT. A motion was made by Mr. Tagliabue to adopt Resolution No. 3065a. His motion was seconded by Councilman Molina. Resolution No. 3065a was adopted by unanimous vote. R. J. Thomas then asked it the following resolution could be considered by the membership even though it did not get sent out with the agenda. He distributed copies of Resolution No. 3071 for the membership to consider. RESOLUTION NO. 3071 A RESOLUTION AUTORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE 2021 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY -REGULAR PROJECTS GRANT PROGRAM TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION FOR THE CBMACC PODRUNNER PROJECT. R.J. Thomas explained that this resolution would allow the CBCOG to purchase a portable and deployable command center to support its emergency communication and disaster response plan. This mini -incident command center has the necessary monitors, computers, printers, routers, power supply, etc. to be able to provide all on -location communication needs. Mr. Tagliabue moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3071. His motion was seconded by Judge Huff. Resolution No. 3071 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. D. COUNCIL ON AGING REPORT This report was presented by Ms. Viola Mon Teal, Director of the Agency and Aging and Disability Resource Center. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 3066 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 2020 ESTIMATED FUNDING FROM TITLE III OLDER AMERICANS ACT, STATE GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS AND CARES FUNDING TOTALING $4,550,148. Minutes Page 4 January 29, 2021 Commissioner Schultz moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3066. His motion was seconded by Mayor Skurow. Resolution No. 3066 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 3067 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 2020 ESTIMATED FUNDING FROM TITLE III OLDER AMERICANS ACT, STATE GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS AND CARES FUNDING TOTALING $5,268,494. Judge Huff made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3067. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Schultz. Resolution No. 3067 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 3068 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE FISCAL YEAR 2021 SUB -RECIPIENT AND CONTRACT AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL NUTRITION SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2020 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 SUPPORTING OLDER AMERICAN'S ACT NUTRITION PROGRAMS IN THE PLANNING AMOUNT OF $1,768,571. Mayor Skurow moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3068 and her motion was seconded by City Commissioner Ann Marie Torres. Resolution No. 3068 was adopted by unanimous vote. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 3069 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT No. HHS00874100007 WITH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AND COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND COLLECTIVELY THE "PARTIES" TO HHSC CONTRACT NO., HHS000874100007 EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2020 (THE "CONTRACT"). NOW WANT TO AMEND THEIR AGREEMENT UNDER THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT. Commissioner Schultz moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3069. This motion was seconded by Mayor Skurow. Resolution No. 3069 was adopted by unanimous vote. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 3070 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A ONE YEAR CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION 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 $273,120 FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2021. Minutes Page 5 January 29, 2021 City Commissioner Ann Marie Torres moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3071. Her motion was seconded by Commissioner Gillespie. Resolution No. 3071 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. E. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT Judge Jim Huff, Chairman of the Nominating Committee presented this report. He said the Nominating Committee met on January 13, 2021 to recommend the following slate of officers and executive board members for the coming year: OFFICERS: Chairman *Mayor Patrick Rios, Aransas County First Vice Chairman *Commissioner Margie Gonzales, Jim Wells County Second Vice Chairman *Judge David Krebs, San Patricio County Secretary *Judge Robert Blaschke, Refugio County Treasurer Tom Tagliabue, Nueces County Past Chairman Nina Trevino, San Patricio County EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS: *Judge Barbara Canales, Nueces County *Judge Jim Huff, Live Oak County Elsa Saenz, Nueces County *Mayor Kathy Skrurow, San Patricio County *Judge Gilbert Saenz, Duval County *Mayor Wanda Dukes, Refugio County *Judge Rudy Madrid, Kleberg County *Commissioner Howard Gillespie, San Patricio County Brent Ocker, Nueces County *Commissioner Dennis DeWitt, Bee County *Councilman Ben Molina, Nueces County *Commissioner Leslie Casterline, Aransas County ADVISORY MEMBER: Rebecca Klaevemann, San Patricio Municipal Water District *Elected Official Judge Huff made a motion to approve the Nominating Committee report. His motion was seconded by Mr. Tagliabue. The Nominating Committee Report was accepted by unanimous vote. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON -ACTION ITEMS Mr. Shelby Simms, the CBCOG's GIS Outreach Coordinator gave an account of the major changes in the conference room which were made possible with funding available in a grant from the Economic Development Administration. He discussed all of the technology upgrades that were being made to make this a first-class meeting room. Ms. Mary Afuso, the CBCOG's Regional Disaster Recovery Manager reported on various Minutes Page 6 January 29, 2021 Components of the CBCOG's economic development efforts. She stressed the need for the region to provide feedback and/or input via a survey that was sent to many persons in the region recently. It was anticipated that suggestions for economic development and potential growth could be received by the COG staff by February 19, 2021. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM. Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 26th day of March 2021. Mayor Patrick Rios, Chairman ATTEST: John P. Buckner, Executive Director