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COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
June 26, 2020 — 2:00 P.M.
Corpus Christi, Texas
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Nina Trevino, Chairman
Commissioner Roy Cantu, 1 St Vice Chairman
Mayor Patrick Rios, 2nd Vice Chairman*
Tom Tagliabue, Treasurer*
Judge C. H. Mills, Past Chairman*
Michael Willow*
Judge Jim Huff*
Brent Ocker
Melissa Mungia*
Councilman Rudy Garza
GUESTS PRESENT:
Pat Eldridge*
Councilman Ben Molina*
Mayor JoAnn Ehmann*
Judge Robert Blaschke*
Mayor Wanda Dukes*
Judge David Krebs*
Commissioner Howard Gillespie*
Mayor Kathy Skurow*
Danielle Hale*
Caitlin Chupe, Collier, Johnson and Woods
Dr. Mary Jane Garza, U.S. Department of Commerce, 2020 Census Bureau
Blanca Fradera„ U.S. Department of Commerce, 2020 Census Bureau*
Juan Gonzalez, U.S. Department of Commerce, 2020 Census Bureau
Kathy Blattner, Nueces County Office of Emergency Management*
Brenda Elizondo, Nueces County Office of Emergency Management*
Sheldon Wiginton, Refugio County Emergency Management*
David Towler, CBCOG Public Protection Committee*
Simone Sanders, Texas General Land Office*
Garry Barney, Texas Department of Emergency Management*
Erik Lawrence. U.S. Representative Cloud's Office*
STAFF PRESENT:
John Buckner
Veronica Toomey
R.J. Thomas
Jon Berry Emily Martinez* Gilbert Guajardo
Richard Bullock Luci Rios Frank Garcia
Due to risks associated with the COVID-19 Dandemic, members were allowed to either attend the
meeting via ZOOM or attend in person A maiorityof the members alternates and guests attended
via ZOOM. *via Video/sound conferencing -not at CBCOG office conference room
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Nina Trevino, CBCOG Chairman, called the meeting to order at 2:05 PM.
John Buckner called the roll and there were 7 of 11 counties represented and 17 of 34
votes present.
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 24, 2020 MEETING
A motion was made by Commissioner Roy Cantu, seconded by Mayor JoAnn Ehmann to approve
the January 24, 2020 meeting minutes. The Minutes were approved by unanimous vote.
3. TREASURER'S REPORT
CBCOG Treasurer Tom Tagliabue presented this report. He noted the membership had not met
since January 2020 so his report covered 5 months: January, February, March, April and May
2020. Mr. Tagliabue reviewed the basic content of each report, i.e., receipts, disbursements and
interest rates. Commissioner Cantu moved for the approval of the Treasurer's Report. Councilman
Rudy Garza seconded this motion. The Treasurer's Report was approved by unanimous vote.
4. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
A. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Confirmation of Committee Appointments
The following person was presented for consideration.
TO THE COUNCIL ON AGING
Mr. Javier Colmenero, Senior Manager, United Health Care Community Plan
A motion was made by Councilman Rudy Garza, seconded by Councilman Ben Molina to
approve this appointment. The appointment was approved by unanimous vote of the members
present.
B. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Consideration of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Endin
December 31, 2019
John Buckner introduced Ms. Catlin Chupe with the firm that did the annual financial report,
for the CBCOG, Collier, Johnson and Wood. Ms. Chupe reviewed the various components of
the report noting that the audit firm expressed an unmodified opinion on the basic financial
statements. There were no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses found relative to
the audit. Basically, this was a clean audit and no findings. No action was needed by the
CBCOG on this report.
B-1. Report and Discussion on an Economic Development Administration CARES Act Grant
Funding Award. [CARES Act = Caronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Securily Act]
Emily Martinez, the CBCOG Regional Disaster Recovery Manager reported on a $400,000
grant that the Economic Development Administration is providing the CBCOG starting
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07/01/2020. This grant is for a 2 -year period. The grant required no match and will be used
to assist the region in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant will allow for the
hiring of an Economic Recovery Coordinator plus and Economic Data Analyst. Some
meeting room technology equipment purchase is also planned.
C. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE REPORT
Ms. Pat Eldridge, Chairman of the Public Protection Committee presented this report.
RESOLUTION NO. 3049
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON
APPLICATIONS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM, FY2020 SOLICITATION
TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION (CJD), AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
APPLICATIONS INCLUDE: CITY OF ALICE, CITY OF BENAVIDES, COASTAL BEND
WELLNESS FOUNDATION, CITY OF DRISCOLL, DUVAL COUNTY, CITY OF FREER,
CITY OF GEORGE WEST, KENEDY COUNTY, NUECES COUNTY, CORPUS CHRISTI
ISD, CITY OF ROBSTOWN, AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTY.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cantu, seconded by Councilman Garza to approve
Resolution No. 3049. Resolution No. 3049 was approved by unanimous vote.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 3050
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON
APPLICATIONS FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAM SOLICITATION
TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION, AND THE JUVENILE JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
INCLUDE: BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE COASTAL BEND, HAMMONS
EDUCTION LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, AND UNITED
CONNECTIONS' COUNSELING.
Councilman Molina made a motion to approve Resolution No. 3050. Mayor JoAnn Ehmann
seconded the motion. Resolution No. 3050 was adopted by unanimous vote.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 3051
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON
APPLICATIONS FOR THE TRUANCY PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM
SOLICITATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, AND THE TRUANCY PREVENTION GRANT
PROGRAM APPLICATIONS INCLUDE: ALICE INEDPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,
NUECES COUNTY, AND CITY OF BENAVIDES
Judge Mills moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3 05 1. His motion was seconded by
Mayor Ehmann. Resolution No. 3051 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present.
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4. RESOLUTION NO 3052
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON
APPLICATIONS FOR THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN JUSTICE AND TRAINING
PROGRAM SOLICITATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY
OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION AND THE PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
INCLUDE: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, DUVAL COUNTY, JIM WELLS COUNTY,
NUECES COUNTY, AND NUECES COUNTY CSCD.
Councilman Garza moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3052 and his motion was
seconded by Councilman Molina. Resolution No. 3052 was adopted by unanimous vote of
the members present.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 3053
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON
APPLICATIONS FOR THE GENERAL VICTIMS — DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAMS
SOLITICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION AND THE GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE —
DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM APPLICATIONS INCLUDE: CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, JIM WELLS COUNTY, KLEBERG COUNTY, NUECES COUNTY, NUECES
COUNTY CSCD, AND UNITED CONNECTIONS' COUNSELING.
Commissioner Cantu moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3053 and his motion was
seconded by Councilman Garza. Resolution No. 3053 was adopted by unanimous vote.
6. RESOLUTION NO 3054
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON
APPLICATIONS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES
FOR VICTIMS OF THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF YOUTH
PROGRAM SOLITICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY
OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION AND THE RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL
EXPLOITATION OF YOUTH PROGRAM APPLICATIONS INCLUDE: NEW LIFE
REFUGE MINISTRIES, AND UNITED CONNECTIONS' COUNSELING.
Councilman Molina moved for the adoption of Resolution no. 3054. Councilman Garza
seconded the motion. Resolution No. 3054 passed by unanimous vote.
D. HOMELAND SECIRITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
R. J. Thomas presented this report on behalf of the committee.
RESOLUTION NO. 3055
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING FY 2020 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
FUNDING IN THE COASTAL BEND REGION.
Mike Willow moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3055. Mayor Rios seconded this
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motion.
E. COUNCIL ON AGING REPORT
Mr. Jesus Leija, Chairman of the Council on Aging presented this report.
RESOLUITIOON NO. 3056
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COASTAL BEND AGING AND DISABILITY
RESOURCE CENTER'S FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET TO REFLECT ACTUAL
FUNDING AWARD FROM THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)
IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,065 CRITICAL RELIEF FUNDS FOR COVID-19
PANDEMIC RESPONSE. THE FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR
PURCHASE/UPGRADE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, ADRC WEBSITE TO
REFLECT COVID-19 ASSISTANCE, PART-TIME STAFF FOR APPLICATION
PROCESSING, RENT, UTILITY, FOOD BASKET, AND GIFT CARD ASSISTANCE
FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITEIS OF ANY AGE, FOR A TOTAL OF $78,065.00.
Commissioner Cantu moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3056. His motion was
seconded by Councilman Garza. Resolution 3056 passed by unanimous vote of the members
present,
2. RESOLUTION NO.3057
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL AND SUBMISSION OF THE
AREA AGENCY ON AGING - AREA PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-2022 TO THE
TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR PLANNED
OLDER AMERICANS ACT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR PLANNING AND
PROVIDING SERVICES TO SUPPORT NEEDS OF OLDER COASTAL BEND
INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND/OR OTHER CAREGIVERS.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cantu to adopt Resolution No. 3057. Councilman
Garza seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote of the members present.
RESOLUTION NO. 3058
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING'S FISCAL YEAR
2020 REGIONAL BUDGET TO REFLECT ACTUAL FUNDING AWARDS FROM
THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) IN THE AMOUNTS OF
$483,450 FOR COVID-19, FAMILY FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT FOR
TITLE III -CI AND TITLE III -C2 CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS,
AND CORONA VIRUS AID RELIEF AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT ALSO
KNOWN AS CARES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,402,200 FOR CARES ACT TITLE VII -
OM, CARES ACT TITLE III -B, CARES ACT TITLE III -C AND TITLE III -E OF
WHICH $838,354 WILL BE USED FOR TITLE III -C HOME DELIVERED/DRIVE
THROUGH MEALS FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF $1,885,650.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cantu, seconded by Councilman Garza to approve
Resolution No. 3058. Councilman Garza seconded the motion. Resolution No. 3058 passed
by unanimous vote
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4. RESOLUTION NO 3059
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT A
CONTINUING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,154 TO COASTAL BEND COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS -AREA AGENCY ON AGING TO PROVIDE COASTAL BEND
MEDICARE ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS INFORMATION, COUNSELING AND
ASSISTANCE ON HEALTH INSURANCE MATTERS DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD
APRIL 1, 2020 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2021.
Commissioner Cantu moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3059 and his motion was
seconded by Councilman Garza. Resolution No. 3059 passed by unanimous vote.
5. RESOLUTION NO.3060
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT
FROM THE WELLMED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TO THE AAA FAMILY
CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM. THE FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR RESPITE
SERVICES FOR THE CAREGIVER CARING FOR A PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER'S
OR ANY RELATED DEMENTIA OR ANYOTHER DISABILITY. THE GRANT IS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD OF MARCH 1, 2020
THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2021.
Mayor JoAnn Ehmann made a motion to approve Resolution No. 3060 and her motion was
seconded by Mr. Ocker. Resolution No.3060 passed by unanimous vote.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 3061
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AMEND FISCAL
YEAR 2020 SUB -RECIPIENT AND CONTRACT AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL
NUTRITION SERVICE PROVIDERS ADDING $56,230 OLDER AMERICAN'S ACT
FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2019 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
30, 2020 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACTING AMOUNT OF $1,869,779.
Judge Mills moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3061. His motion was seconded by
Commissioner Cantu. Resolution No. 3061 was adopted by unanimous vote.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 3062
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT
ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,152.00 FROM THE TEXAS
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR HOME MODIFICATIONS
FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD March 27, 2020 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2020 FOR
TARGETED OLDER RESIDENTS IN THE ELEVEN -COUNTY COASTAL BEND
REGION. (Total Grant Award $13,152).
Mr. Ocker moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3062 and his motion was seconded by
Commissioner Cantu. Resolution No.3062 passed by unanimous vote.
5 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON -ACTION ITEMS
Dr. Mary Jane Garza, Mr. Juan Gonzalez and Ms. Blanca Fradera gave a progress report on
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how the 2020 Census was evolving. They highlighted the progress in certain Coastal Counties
noting were additional work was needed. They referred to slides to emphasize the ongoing
work and progress and copies of these slides are attached to these minutes.
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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:05 PM.
Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 28th day of August
2020.
Commissioner Nina Trevino, Chairman
ATTEST:
John P. Buckner, Executive Director
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