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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 06/25/2021 MINUTES COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS June 25, 2021 —2:00 P.M. Corpus Christi, Texas MEMBERS PRESENT: *Judge David Krebs, 2nd Vice Chairman *City Commissioner Ann Marie Tones Commissioner Margie Gonzalez, 15t Vice Chairman *Brent Ocker *Tom Tagliabue, Treasurer *Belinda Hinojosa-Persohn *Nina Trevino, Past Chairman *Darrell Earwood Councilman J. D. Villa *Michael Robinson *Councilman Mary Ann Pahmiyer *Mark McLaughlin Judge Burt Mills *Mayor Cathy Skurow *Tyner Little *Mayor JoAnn Ehmann Mike Willow *Rebecca Klaevemann Commissioner Sonia Lopez *City Commissioner Norma Alvarez Mayor Cynthia Carrasco *Janie Martinez *Judge Gilbert Saenz *In attendance at CBCOG meeting conference room Via Video/Sound Conferencing [without(1] GUESTS PRESENT: Caitlin Chupe, Collier, Johnson& Woods, P.C. Ginny Lewis Ford, Texas Association of Regional Councils Sylvia Ramirez, State Senator Juan Hinojosa's Office Leticia Kanmore, City of Corpus Christi Simone Sanders,Texas General Land Office Jerry Alvarez, State Representative Todd Hunter's Office Jasper Nuss, State Representative Todd Hunter's Office Tammy Embrey, City of Corpus Christi Leticia Kanmore, City of Corpus Christi Jesse Falcon City of Odem Virginia Garza, City of Odem STAFF PRESENT: *John Buckner *Viola Monaca' *Mark Bohrer *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, alternates and zuests attended via ZOOM SCANNED Minutes Page 2 June 25,2021 CALL TO ORDER 1. Judge David Krebs, CBCOG 2"d Vice Chairman, called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM. John Buckner called the roll and there were 7 of 11 counties represented and 18 votes in attendance. [either in person or by Zoom as noted above]. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 30, 2021 MEETING A motion was made by Mayor Ehmann, seconded by Judge Saenz to approve the April 30, 2021 meeting minutes. The Minutes were approved by unanimous vote. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT CBCOG Treasurer Tom Tagliabue presented this report. He reported on cash receipts and expenditures for the months of April and May 2021. CBCOG Past Chairman Nina Trevino moved for the adoption of the report and his motion was seconded by Judge Saenz. The Treasurer's Report was approved by unanimous 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 TO THE COUNCIL ON AGING: Mr. Roel Perez with the Duval County Veterans Service Office Judge Saenz moved to confirm this appointment and his motion was seconded by Past Chairman Trevino. This appointment was confirmed by unanimous vote.. B. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 1. Consideration of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2020. John Buckner introduced Ms. Caitlin Chupe, CPA, with Collier, Johnson & Woods, P.C., the firm doing the annual audit for the Coastal Bend Council of Governments. Ms. Chupe reviewed various components or sections in the audit document and reported that her audit firm expressed an unmodified opinion on the basic financial statements. Ms. Chupe reported there were no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses found relative to the audit. She said this was a clean audit with no findings. Mr. Tagliabue moved, seconded by M. Ocker, to accept the annual audit report. The report was accepted by unanimous vote of the members present. Minutes Page 3 June 25, 2021 2. Authorization to Execute a New Service Agreement for Electricity Purchase John Buckner explained that over one year ago, he signed an agreement with a vendor on behalf of Champion Energy Services for electric power service over a 48-month period. The usage rate per kilowatt hour of usage was very low. Unfortunately, it was a variable rate contract and the extreme cold weather in early 2021 resulted in an extraordinary power usage cost for the CBCOG office in February 2021. We contacted the Texas Public Utility Commission for assistance but they were of no help. Champion Energy Services agreed to lower the bill by a factor of two-thirds. That lower amount was paid and the CBCOG is waiting for a new a revised fixed rate contract to sign for the next 34-month period starting July l,2021. A motion was made by Ms. Nina Trevino, seconded by Mr. Tagliabue to authorize the Executive Director to execute this new service agreement. Duly authorized this 251h day of June 2021. C. HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT This report was presented by Ms. Luci Rios, CBCOG Criminal Justice Coordinator. RESOLUTION NO. 3078 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANTS DIVISION FOR THE CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING (CESF) PROGRAM FY2021, FOR THE CBCOG PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST COVID-19 PROJECT. A motion was made by Mayor Ehmann, seconded by Past Chairman NinaTrevino, to adopt Resolution No. 3078. Resolution No. 3078 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. D. COUNCIL ON AGING REPORT This report presented by Ms.Viola Monrreal,Director of Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center. I RESOLUTION NO. 3079 A RESOLUTION AMENDING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING'S FISCAL YEAR 2021 BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 REGIONAL BUDGET TO REFLECT ACTUAL FUNDING AWARD FROM THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,668 TITLE III-B FUNDS WHICH WILL BE USED FOR ADVOCACY/OUTREACH, INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND ASSISTANCE, CAREGIVER EDUCATION/CAREGIVER INFORMATION SERVICES, CARE COORDINATION, CAREGIVER SUPPORT COORDINATION, HOMEMAKER AND • Minutes Page 4 June 25, 2021 PERSONAL ASSISTANCE FOR EXPANDING ACCESS TO COVID-19 CDC VACCINATIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS. Judge Saenz moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3079 and his motion was seconded by Mr. Ocker. Resolution No. 3079 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 3080 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING'S FISCAL YEAR 2021 REGIONAL BUDGET TO REFLECT ACTUAL FUNDING AWARDS FROM THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) IN THE AMOUNTS OF $320,891 FOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING TITLLE III-C2 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS, PART C2 NUTRITION SERVICES AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS WILL BE USED FOR TITLE III-C HOME DELIVERED/DRIVE THROUGH MEALS. CBCOG Past Chairman Nina Trevino moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3080. Her motion was seconded by Judge Saenz. Resolution No. 3080 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 3_ RESOLUTION NO. 3081 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER CONTRACT, BUDGET AND CONTRACT BUDGET AS IT APPLIES TO INDIRECT COST RATE FOR THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER SERVICES DELIVERED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2021 FISCAL YEAR AND CONTRACT RENEWED FOR FY2022. BUDGET TO REFLECT ACTUAL FUNDING AWARDS FROM THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS). THE BUDGET FOR FY 2021 IS INCREASED BY $115,292.12. $192,624.00 IS ADDED TO THE CONTRACT TO PAY FOR SERVICES IN FY 2022. THE ADDIIIONAL FUNDING FOR FY21 SHALL BE ALLOCATED AS FOLLOWS; $1,486.98 FOR MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT (MIPPA) SERVICES, $1,713.74 FOR RESPITE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT (RITE) GRANT SERVICES, $78,065.29 FOR NO WRONG DOOR SERVICES AND $34,026.11 FOR MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON SERVICES WHICH SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS; $6,788.00 FOR LOCAL CONTACT AGENCY SERVICES AND 27,238.11 FOR HOUSING NAVIGATOR SERVICES. FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF $ 308,826. A motion was made Past Chairman Nina Trevino to adopt Resolution No. 3081. Her motion was seconded by Judge Saenz. Resolution No. 3081 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. E. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT This report was presented by John Buckner. • Minutes Page 5 June 25, 2021 1. RESOLUTION NO. 3082 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FY 2022-2023 9-1-1 STRATEGIC PLAN STAGE 2B TO THE COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS (CSEC) AS REQUIRED IN SUBCHAPTER 771.055 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE Past Chairman Trevino moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3082. Mr. Ocker seconded her motion. Resolution No. 3082 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 3083 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PURCHASE ITEMS LISTED BELOW WITH REMAINING FY2021 STRATEGIC PLAN FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ONGOING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS(9-1-1)EFFORTS IN THE COASTAL BEND REGION. Cybersecurity Services $134,854 Voice Recorder Upgrade 97,381 HP Wide Format Printer 7,230 Software for Laptops& ESR 21,695 GIS Mirror Server 104,512 Drone for GIS & Addressing 20,700 GeoComm Maintainer ArcGIS 18,792 Wireless Adapters for Dispatchers 8,500 GIS System Update 35,000 Mr. Ocker moved for the adoption of Resolution No.3083. His motion was seconded by Past Chairman Nina Trevino. Resolution No. 3083 passed by unanimous vote of the members present. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS Emily Martinez, CBCOG Director of Regional Economic Development reported on several completed and ongoing projects. She distributed maps referencing where Hurricane Harvey related projects existed. She noted that the new Regional Economic Development Strategy Plan/Report would be presented and discussed at the CBCOG membership meeting in July (Jul 23). Ms. Martinez explained that efforts were underway to establish broadband service in the region. Currently such service is nonexistent in this region and it is critical to have this service in rural areas. She explained that contact has been made with the City of Victoria in the adjoining Golden Crescent COG for broadband potential. Emily briefly explained the work that was being done in GIS with Texas A&M Corpus Christi. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:55 PM. Minutes Page 6 June 25, 2021 Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 23rd day of July 2021. Mayor Patrick Rios, Chairman ATTEST: John P. Buckner, Executive Director