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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council of Governments - 09/24/2021 MINUTES COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS September 24,2021 —2:00 P.M. Corpus Christi, Texas • MEMBERS PRESENT: *Mayor Patrick Rios, Chairman *Commissioner Gary Moore Commissioner Margie Gonzalez, 1st Vice Chairman *Darrell Earwood Judge David Krebs,2nd Vice Chairman *Chief Richie Quintero *Tom Tagliabue, Treasurer Mayor Cynthia Carrasco *City Commissioner Noma Nelda Alvarez Judge Jim Huff *Councilman Mary Ann Pahmiyer Judge Barbara Canales *Judge Gilbert Saenz __ _ Judge Robert Blaschke _ *Mark McLaughlin Commissioner Howard Gillespie *Brent Ocker Rebecca Klaevermann *Darrell Earwood Mayor Cathy Skurow Mayor JoAnn Ehmann *In attendance at CBCOG meeting conference room Via Video/Sound Conferencing [without(*)] GUESTS PRESENT: Chief Rick McLester, Town of Fulton, Chairman, CBCOG Homeland Security Committee Ms. Rick McLester, Town of Fulton STAFF PRESENT: *John Buckner *Viola Monrreal *Shelby Simms * Veronica Toomey *Luci Rios - *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 guests attended via ZOOM - CALL TO ORDER 1. Mayor Patrick Rios, CBCOG Chairman, called the meeting to order at 2:01 PM. John Buckner called the roll and there were 8 of 11 counties represented and 16 votes in attendance. [either in person or by Zoom as noted above]. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 27, 2021 MEETING A motion was made by Mayor Ehmann, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales to approve the Minutes of the August 27, 2021 meeting. The Minutes of the August 27,2021 meeting were approved by unanimous vote. Minutes Page 2 September 24, 2021 3. TREASURER'S REPORT CBCOG Treasurer Tom Tagliabue gave this report for the month of August 2021. Judge Gilbert Saenz moved for the adoption of the report and his motion was seconded by Commissioner Gary Moore. The Treasurer's Report was approved by unanimous vote of the members present at the end of the meeting. Mr. Tagliabue reported that only the City of Port Aransas had not paid the calendar year 2021 CBCOG annual dues. 4. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS A. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Confirmation of Committee Appointments TO THE COUNCIL ON AGING: Ms. Misty Skrobarcek, Refugio County Mr. Tagliabue moved to confirm this appointment. His motion was seconded by Judge Saenz. This appointment was confirmed by unanimous vote. B. HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT Chief Ricky McLester, Chairman of the CBCOG Homeland Security Advisory Committee presented this report. RESOLUTION NO. 3088 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERENMENTS' EXECTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLCATION TO THE OFFICE O . THE GOVER _OR,.HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION_TO_ APPLY FOR REALLOCATING FY2019 FUNDING IN THE COASTAL BEND REGION. (Attachment B) Mr. Ocker moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3088. His motion was seconded by Mayor JoAnn Ehmann. Resolution No. 3088 was adopted by unanimous vote. ********************************************************************* Because a resolution adopted at the June did not address certain issues deemed necessary by the Governor's Office, Ms. Luci Rios presented revised Resolution No.3078. It had initially been adopted at the June 25, 2021 CBCOG meeting. The Governor's Office, Criminal Justise Division, requested that a new resolution be adopted with a modified performance period. RESOLUTION NO. 3078 [revised] A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUTICE GRANTS DIVISION FOR THE CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY • Minutes Page 3 September 24, 2021 SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING(CESF)PROGRAM FY2021, FOR THE CBCOG PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST COVID-19.. Mr. Tagliabue moved for the adoption of revised RESOLUTION NO. 3078. His motion was seconded by Judge Saenz. RESOLUTION NO. 3078 [revised] was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. C. COUNCIL ON AGING REPORT Ms. Viola Montreal,Director of Aging and the Aging and Disabilities programs presented this report. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 3089 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL AND SUBMISSION OF THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING -AREA PLAN AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-2022 TO THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING; CAREGIVER RESPITE CARE-INSTITUTIONAL, HOMEMAKER, INCOME SUPPORT,MEAL PROVIDERS INCREASE IN HOLIDAYS 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. (Attachment C-1) Judge Saenz made a motion to approve Resolution No. 3089. His motion was seconded by Mr.Tagliabue. Resolution No. 3089 was adopted by unanimous vote. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 3090 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ADD ADDITIONAL FISCAL YEAR 2021 ALLOCATIONS FROM THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES ACT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,718 TO CURRENT SUBS-SRECIPIENT AND CONTRACT AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL NURITION PROVIDERS-FOR THE'PROJECT PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2020 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 SUPPORTING OLDER AMERICANS ACT NUTRITION PROGRAMS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL CARES ACT FUNDING NOW TOTALAING $590,675. (Attachment C-2) Judge Saenz moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3090. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Margie Gonzalez. Resolution No. 3090 was adopted by unanimous vote. 3. RESOLUTIONN NO. 3091 A RESOLUTION FURTHER AMENDING THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER CONTRACT AMENDMENT #5 AND BUDGET 'AS IT APPLIES TO INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR ADRC SERVICES DELIVERED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2021 AND REVISE THE BUDGET TO INCORPORATE THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 FUNDING ALLOCATIONS. BUDGET TO REFLECT ACTUAL FUNDING AWARDS FROM THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS). THE BUDGET FOR FY 2021 IS HEREBY AMENDED TO ADD $48,171.00 FORA REVISED TOTAL AMOUNT OF $356,997.83. $48,171.00 IS • Minutes Page 4 September 24, 2021 ADDED TO THE CONTRACT TO PAY FOR SERVICES IN FY2021-FY2022. THE ADDITIONAL FUNDING SHALL BE ALLOCATED AS FOLLOWS; NO WRONG DOOR (NWD) COVID-19 VACCINE ACCESS PROJECT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO VACCINE SERVICES FORA TOTAL OF $356,997.83. (Attachment C-3) Commissioner Gary Moore made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3091. Mayor JoAnn Ehmann seconded his motion. Resolution No. 3091 was adopted by unanimous vote. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 3092 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE.DIRECTOR TO ADD FISCAL YEAR 2021 ALLOCATIONS FROM TITLE III OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT AND HHSC RELATED RESOURCES TOTALING $216,842 TO CURRENT SUB-RECIPIENT AND CONTRACT AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE PROJECT PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2020 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 SUPPORTING OLDER AMERICAN'S ACT NUTRITION PROGRAMS NOW TOTALING$2,543,157. (Attachment C-4) Judge Saenz moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 3092 and his motion was seconded by Commissioner Moore. Resolution No. 3092 was adopted by unanimous vote. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS Ms. Viola Monrreal, Director of the Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Services Program reported that the open enroll enrollment period for benefits counseling would be from October 15, 2021 until December 7, 2021 at the CBCOG office. Older Americans should take advantage of this period to secure available services through direct conversations with Area Agency on Aging staff. Please call 361-883-3935 for an appointment. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business,the meeting adjournedat-2:31 PM.—" __ Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 29th day of —October 2021. Mayor Patrick Rios, Chairman ATTEST: John P. Buckner, Executive Director