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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/18/1991MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting June 18, 1991 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Mary Rhodes Mayor Pro Tem Joe McComb * Council Members: Cezar Galindo Leo Guerrero * Edward Martin Dr. David McNichols Clif Moss Absent Betty Jean Longoria Mary Pat Slavik City Manager Juan Garza City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr. City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Pastor John Harkey Gibbs of Oak Park United Methodist Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Moss. City Manager Garza and Police Chief Garrett gave words of praise to certain investigators and supervisors of the Police Department for their excellent performance in resolving the recent homicide at the Lozano Golf course. * Mayor Pro Tem McComb entered the Council Chambers. Dr. Michael Speed, Chairman of the Mayor's Advisory Committee on water resources, presented the Council with the recommended names for the subcommittee members and discussed plans for the committee. A motion was made by Council Member Martin to approve the appointment of the subcommittee members as recommended by the Mayor's Committee on water issues. The !eR9FILMEU Minutes, Regular Council Meeting June 18, 1991 • Page 2 motion was seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously; Guerrero, Longoria and Slavik absent. 1. M91-154 Motion confirming the appointment of subcommittee members as recommended by the Mayor's Committee on Water Issues. (Attachment 1) Mayor Rhodes called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 11, 1991, and Council Member McNichols noted a correction in the vote on the ordinances, motions and resolutions. There being no further additions or corrections, Mayor Rhodes proclaimed the Minutes approved as amended. Mayor Rhodes referred to the Board and Committee appointments and the following appointments were made by the Council: (M91-155) Board of Adjustment Building Code Board of Appeals N. J. Welsh, III Charles E. Sebbert Building Standards Board Coastal Bend Council of Governments Bill Ewing, Jr. Cezar Galindo Leo Guerrero Betty Jean Longoria Edward Martin Joe McComb Dr. David McNichols Clif Moss Mary Pat Slavik Juan Garza - Alternate Armando Chapa - Alternate Bill Hennings - Alternate Tom Utter - Alternate Jesus Garza - Alternate Jorge Garza - Alternate Victor Medina - Alternate Rosie Vela - Alternate Food Services Advisory Committee Human Relations Commission D. W. Haven - Reappointed V. Fred Kuddes - Reappointed Jack Bell - Reappointed Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board Rosalie Beaty Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 18, 1991 Page 3 Bill Smith * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes recessed the Council Meeting to conduct the meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation. * Council Member Guerrero arrived during the meeting of the CCHFC. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting and called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 3 thru 15, and Council Members requested that Items 6, 7 and 11 be withheld for discussion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 3. M91-156 Motion authorizing the Sister City Advisory Committee to make a presentation at the Sister Cities International 1991 Conference in Chicago, Illinois to host the 1995 Conference in Corpus Christi. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye; Longoria and Slavik absent. 4. M91-157 Motion appointing an ad hoc committee on ambulance service to complete its work within six months. The committee is comprised of the following persons: City Council Member Joe McComb, Chairman; Tom Niskala, RTA Executive Director; one RTA board member, designated by the board; Dr. Richard Davis, Medical Director for the City's emergency medical service program; and Ed Jackson, CPA. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent. 5. M91-158 Motion setting a public hearing on the proposed Budget for FY 1991-92 at 6:00 p.m. on July 16, and providing for notice to the public by publication. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent. 8. M91-161 Minutes, Regular Council Meeting June 18, 1991 Page 4 Motion approving the purchase of two 85 H.P. tractors with slope mower attachments in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0243-91 from Nueces Power Equipment, Corpus Christi, Texas based on low bid meeting specifications for a total of $81,778. This equipment will be used by the Water Department for storm water drainage maintenance and the items are included in the FY 1990-91 Capital Outlay as replacements. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent. 9. M91-162 Motion approving the purchase of two 185 cfm air compressors in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0198-91 from Air and Pump Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the total amount of $19,558 based on best bid. The units were budgeted in the 1990-91 Capital Outlay by the Wastewater and Gas Departments. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent. 10. M91-163 Motion approving a supply agreement for traffic sign blanks and brackets in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0188-91 with American Highway Sign Corporation, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, based on low bid for the estimated annual expenditure of $42,002.90. The term of the contract shall be twelve months with option to extend for up to an additional twelve months•subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. The sign blanks are used by Traffic Engineering and funds have been budgeted for FY 1990-91. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent. 12. M91-164 Motion approving the purchase of a crawler tractor in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0263-91 from Waukesha -Pearce Industries, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the amount of $38,206, based on low bid. The equipment was budgeted in the FY 1990- 91 Capital Outlay by Water Department, Stormwater activity. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 021182 EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE PLACEMENT OF A CLASS I NONHAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL OPERATION WITHIN THE Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 18, 1991 Page 5 WATERSHED OF THE NUECES RIVER AND FRIO RIVER LOCATED WITHIN TWO (2) MILES OF CHOKE CANYON RESERVOIR. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 021183 ANNEXING A PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2(c) OF THE CITY CHARTER, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF ROADS, HIGHWAYS, AND STREETS ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent. 15. ORDINANCE NO, 021184 APPROVING PETITION OF CP&L FOR NEW TARIFF TO PROVIDE METAL HALIDE STREET LIGHTING SERVICE. The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent. s s s s s s s s s s s s s Relative to Item 6, approving the purchase of a computerized wheel aligner, Council Member Moss noted that this is a cost effective item and will save a great deal of time and money. Responding to a question from Mr. Moss, Tom Utter, Public Works Director, stated that the City aligns police cars more frequently due to the use that they are subjected to. He stated that the number of alignments done each year is roughly 75 percent of all the City -owned vehicles. Council Member McNichols inquired how many alignments are attributable to police cars, and Mr. Utter stated that the police cars are aligned two to three times a year and it accounts for half of the alignments. In response to a question from Council Member Galindo on Item 7, approving the purchase of an overhead door for the Convention Center, City Manager Garza stressed the need for the replacement of the door. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 18, 1991 Page 6 Hal Peterson, Convention Center Manager, discussed instances when such a large door is needed. Discussion followed and Council Member McNichols suggested looking into possible alterations in the configuration of the door. Responding to a question from Council Member McNichols on Item 11, approving a supply agreement for uniform jackets for the Fire Department and E.M.S., City Manager Garza justified the expense of the jackets. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following items were passed: 6. M91-159 Motion to remove from the table and approve the purchase of a computerized wheel aligner in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0217-91 from Bush Hydraulics, Corpus Christi, Texas for $11,312, based on best bid. This equipment will be used by Maintenance Service for routine wheel alignments of City -owned vehicles. The unit is listed in the FY 1990-91 Capital Outlay as an additional item. (Tabled on 6/4/91) The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent. 7. M91-160 Motion approving the purchase of an overhead door for the Convention Center in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0236-91 from Coastal Door Products, Corpus Christi, Texas for the amount of $22,855, based on low bid. The door was budgeted in the Convention Center Major Improvements Trust Fund. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin and Moss voting, "Aye"; McComb and McNichols voting, "No"; Longoria and Slavik absent. 11. M91-164 Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 200 uniform jackets for the Fire Department and E.M.S. with Martin's Uniforms, San Antonio, Texas, based on low bid for a total of $21,000 in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0205-91. The term of the contract will be twelve months with option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted in FY 1990-91 by the Fire Department and E.M.S. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 18, 1991 Page 7 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent. Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 16, requesting for proposals for development of the public golf course. City Manager Garza gave an informational report in regard to building two public golf courses in the south and northwest areas of the City. He stated that it is the City's intent to send expressions of interest letters to prospective developers. Council Member Moss suggested offering the developers the option of privatizing the existing golf courses, and Mr. Garza responded that it is likely that any developers interested in operating a public course would also want to operate the existing courses. Mr. Jimmy Till, 1265 Southern Minerals Road, referred to a soil survey of Nueces County and suggested that the soil in the particular area of the proposed golf course in the northwest area of the city may not be suitable, and it was recommended that the developers be provided information on the soil. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion passed: 16. M91-166 Motion authorizing the City Manager to proceed with Request for Proposals for development of a public golf course. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent. Relative to Item 17, award of the Ayers Street improvements, Phase II project to King -Isles Construction Company, City Manager Garza stated that this firm has done satisfactory work for the City on many past projects. He stated that they were the prime contractor on the Flour Bluff Fishing Pier project and through actions of a subcontractor, the Laguna Madre bottom was propwashed resulting in an administrative order being issued by EPA. He stated that King Construction has cooperated with the City to develop and implement the necessary steps to mitigate the damages. Council Member Martin who had previously expressed concern about the award of the contract, stated that he is no longer concerned because the company has admitted its financial responsibility. `Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 18, 1991 Page 8 Council Member Martin who had previously expressed concern about the award of the contract, stated that he is no longer concerned because the company has admitted its financial responsibility. Discussion followed and Mayor Pro Tem McComb and Council Member McNichols expressed concern about the award of the contract. City Manager Garza responded to specific questions and stated that relative to the costs of the mitigation, the City is responsible for the damage to the environment around the fishing pier and King Construction is responsible for the damage to the environment done by the prop washing to the site. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion passed: 17. M91-167 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $1,320,857.50 to King -Isles Construction Company to improve Ayers Street from Baldwin Boulevard to Santa Fe Street. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin and Moss voting, "Aye"; McComb and McNichols voting, "No"; Longoria and Slavik absent. t i i i i t 1 t t t t t t Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning application: 18. Case No. 591-1. Nichols Southside Pharmacy. Inc.: A change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 1-R, Block 2, Southwood Addition, located on the southeast corner of Southwood Street and Gollihar Road. Mayor Rhodes stated that both the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of the application. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the applicant and he was not present. A motion was made by Council Member Moss to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously; Longoria and Slavik absent. Council Member Guerrero expressed opposition to the recommendation and stated that the proposed use would be an improvement of the area. He stated that the applicant would have been satisfied with a special permit and that he understood that the use was supposed to be auto detail rather than auto sales. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 18, 1991 Page 9 Planner Michael Gunning provided background information and stated that it was staffs opinion that the auto sales use was inappropriate in this area. He stated that the applicant specifically requested an auto sales lot primarily for wholesaling and some retailing. He noted that the applicant would have been satisfied with a special permit; staff and the planning commission did consider it; and they recommended denial because the proposed use was still inappropriate for the area. A video and slides of the area were presented to the Council and a discussion followed relative to a special permit. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to reopen the public hearing in order for the applicant to state his case; seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously; Longoria and Slavik absent. Mr. Cranz Nichols explained the purpose of the rezoning request and discussed the existing zoning. He stated that they want to operate a wholesale automobile dealership. Mr. Charles Nichols, the applicant, 1547 Lee Lane, presented photographs of the existing area and responded to specific questions raised by the Council. Mr. Nichols stated that it basically will be a wholesale business but if someone wants to buy off the lot, they would not refuse a sale. Discussion ensued and Council Member Moss moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously; Longoria and Slavik absent. Following the motion, the Council reopened the hearing to allow an individual to speak to the issue. Mr. Lorenzo Garza, 3130 Ross, spoke in support of the rezoning. He stated that he objected to rezoning the entire lot "B-4." He stated that he would support a special permit for a detailed lot but would oppose a sales lot. Council Member Guerrero moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously. Council Member Guerrero instructed staff to present an ordinance in two weeks for a proposed special permit for operating a wholesale/detail auto center with restrictions to be added by staff. The motion was seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed by the following vote: Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, Moss and McComb voting, "aye"; Rhodes and McNichols voting, "No"; Longoria and Slavik absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Garza announced that a Special Council Meeting should be scheduled for Wednesday, June 26th at 5 p.m. as a result of the action taken during the CC Housing Finance Corporation in regard to the pricing of the bonds. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 18, 1991 Page 10 Discussion followed and it was the consensus of the Council to hold a Special Council Meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 1991. Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and liaison reports. Council Member Moss expressed concern about the delay of Fire Station #1, and City Manager Garza discussed the delay and stated that he has responded to the situation. Mayor Pro Tem McComb commented that several banks had contributed to Operation Paint Brush and he would like a resolution passed to express appreciation to those institutions. Mr. McComb commented about the mosquitos in the area of Rodd Field village and Bill Witt Park. Mr. McComb inquired about the ruling in regard to individuals serving on boards and commissions who have pending litigation against the City, and City Attorney Bray stated that it is not a bar to serving. Council Member Martin noted that two board and commission members had not filed their ethics report, and City Secretary Chapa stated that since that time they have filed. Mr. Martin suggested that there be an ordinance which specifies that a board and commission member be required to file an ethics report in a timely manner and those that do not would automatically be removed from office. Mr. Martin made a motion to instruct staff to work on the appropriate vehicle to deal with board and commission members who do not file their ethics report in a timely manner. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously; Longoria and Slavik absent. Council Member McNichols remarked about the light at the intersection of Ocean Drive and Airline, stating that it is a hazardous intersection. In response to a question from Council Member McNichols in regard to problems which have arisen regarding once a week garbage pickup in the Flour Bluff area, City Manager Garza stated that there is a problem in the Calallen area also, and Tom Utter, Public Works Director, stated that a questionnaire has been sent to every household in the pilot recycling program; they are being tabulated; and the Council will receive a report next week. Dr. McNichols referred to the Navarro Place Project and inquired if it involved the expenditure of City funds, and City Manager Garza stated that at this time the expenditure of the City's funds has been to be involved for the planning process, but it is his understanding that they do not intend to request any City funds for this planning project. Council Member Moss expressed concern about the condition of the median on Interstate 37 at the entrance to the City. He inquired who maintained the median, and City Manager Garza noted that the State maintains the area; they have a maintenance schedule; and adjustments should be made in the schedule because of the amount of rain this year. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 18, 1991 Page 11 Mayor Pro Tem McComb commented about the individuals who stand on street corners with "work for food signs". He expressed concern about using children to draw attention to their plight and inquired about the law. City Attorney Bray stated that he will look into the matter. Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience. Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, presented material to the Council and spoke about the establishment of religion by law. He referred to the petition regarding the proposed ordinance and requested the Council to comply with the law and consider the proposed ordinance. Mr. Ernie Brennaman, 6810 Heavensgate Drive, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance regarding the separation of church and state. Ms. Estella Jacinto, 5941 Rio Grande, spoke of the street name change of Frio to Father Hernandez. She stated that she has been working on the street name change since January and has taken the necessary steps for the change. Mayor Rhodes commented on the Council's policy and stated that the Council would like to help to honor Fr. Hernandez in an appropriate way. Council Member Guerrero expressed concern because this situation was pending prior to the City establishing the resolution. Discussion followed in regard to the street name change and it was noted that there are other appropriate ways to honor individuals rather than with street name changes. Mr. Bobby Gavenos expressed support of the street name change. Mr. Earl Wilder, 517 Williamson, spoke in regard to the pensions of the retired firefighters. Discussion ensued and it was pointed out that the City of Corpus Christi does not set the rates or pension benefits for the firefighters. Council Member Martin discussed the pension system and stated that the relief the retired firefighters are requesting could be granted if the appropriate number of members of the firefighter pension system vote to change it. Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, spoke in opposition to reducing the garbage pickup to once a week. Mr. Jimmy Till, 1265 So. Minerals Road, expressed the opinion that when the Council discusses the budget, consideration should be given to the purchase of additional City maintenance equipment. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 18, 1991 Page 12 Mayor Rhodes declared a fifteen -minute recess. s s x• t a s s s s s a Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting and called for the presentation on the proposed budget for FY 1991-92. City Manager Garza stated that a memorandum was sent to the Council which provided answers to several questions which were posed during the previous budget workshop. His presentation touched on the following departments in Community and Visitors Services. Human Relations Department City Manager Garza noted the increase in the budget of 2.7 percent. He stated that the department is honoring its contract with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission but it has been difficult this year because of problems in retaining staff. Library Department City Manager Garza summarized the budget and elaborated on the purchase of books and the change in personnel. A discussion followed relative to the book budget, the bond authorization, and the funds allotted for books in previous years. Mr. Garza and Herb Canales, Libraries Director, responded to specific questions raised by the Council. Museum Budget City Manager Garza stated that next year the museum plans to increase services by adding Easter Sunday, the day after Thanksgiving, and the fourth of July as open days. He noted that the water garden side entrance has been opened to provide entrance to the museum. He summarized the budget and stated that it went from $1,095,000 to $911,000. Mr. Garza noted that the City has spoken to the Convention and Visitors Bureau about including the City's other attractions as part of their advertising. Discussion followed and various Council Members expressed concern about the decrease in revenue and the huge difference between revenues and expenditures. Staff was instructed to present a more detailed explanation of exactly where the museum stands with revenues in particular and the accounting manipulations which occurred. Park and Recreation Department In summarizing the budget, City Manager Garza noted the increase of 1.8 percent. He reviewed the expenditures and stated that he would like to add a new maintenance program in this operation, noting a tremendous need for maintenance in the multi -cultural area. Minutes Regular Council, Meeting June 18, 1991 Page 13 City Attorney Bray and Mr. James McKibben, the City's attorney in the Landmass lawsuit, informed the Council that the lawsuit has been reversed and rendered, stating that the City has won the case but that it is subject to an appeal to the Supreme Court. Mayor Pro Tem McComb inquired about a total restructuring of the City's property responsibility functions in terms of mowing and maintenance, etc. A discussion followed dealing with the City's park maintenance program, a recommendation for contracting out the park maintenance, and the liability issue. The Council instructed staff to provide an explanation of the park maintenance program, how it works, and what the schedule is. Police Department City Manager Garza announced that he will provide information to the Council in the Friday packet in regard to the jail consolidation, noting that a negotiated settlement has been attained. Mayor Rhodes suggested that the discussion of the Police Department budget be presented at next week's Council Meeting. Questions to be answered next week dealt with the subject of additional police officers, the computer-aided dispatch and records management system, and the status of the pawnshop issue. Police Chief Garrett spoke about the budgeted positions in the police department and stated that if he could hire fifteen more officers he would be satisfied. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes adjourned the Council Meeting at 6 p.m. on June 18, 1991. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of June 18, 1991, which were approved by the City Council on June 25, 1991. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 20th day of August, 1991. Armando Chapa City Secretary d4 Attachment CONSERVATION AND ALLOCATION Chairman: Doug Matthews Consultant, Retired, City of Corpus Christi Rudy Dominguez U.S. Postal Service Richard Garza Dir. of Public Utilities, City of Alice Keith Hansen Agricultural Agent, Nueces County Extension Services Bill Hoffman Texas Water Development Board Rod Hurst Contractor, Plumbing and Air Conditioning Jim Kersey Valero Oscar Martinez Private Industry Council Dr. David McKee Biologist, Corpus Christi State University Jim Parker Turner Landscape, Inc. Jesse Rodriguez Head of Physical Plant, Del Mar College City Staff Representatives: Valerie Gray Yolanda Marruffo REGULATORY AND INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES Chairman: Arnold Gonzales Rosa Carrillo Consumer Luis Corona Attorney Arnold Gonzales Investor Augie Rivera Attorney Mark Scott Chamber of Commerce Ronnie Sizemore Former Mayor of Corpus Christi Jack Talbot Retired, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Leroy Wieting Consultant City Staff Representative: Victor Medina SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Chairman: Bernard Paulson Board of Trade Henry Berryhill Geologist - former USGS Jerry Dewbre Petroleum Engineer Ralph Diaz Businessman John French Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Jimmy Goldston Engineer, Goldston Engineering T. D. Higgenbotham Retired, Industry Clayton Hoover Developer Jim Naismith Engineer, San Patricio Water District Joe O'Brien Taxpayer's Association Cal Phillips Save Lake Corpus Christi Allen Shifley Industrial Management Bob Snowden Koch Refinery Dr. John W. Tunnel Biologist, Corpus Christi State University Gene Urbdn • Engineer, Urban Engineering Chip Volz Texas Water Commission Bob Wallace Guff Coast Conservation Association City Staff Representative: James Dodson Clif Moss, Council Member 2 WATER FINANCES Chairman: Jerry Susser Susser Petroleum Albert Cavazos Consumer, U.S. Postal Service David Coover, Jr. Attorney, Coover & Coover Foster Edwards Board of Realtors Luis Elizondo Attorney James Gafford Chemist, Valero Refining Stephen Horner, Ph.D Economist Donald P. McClure Insurance, Swantner and Gordon William Minarovich CPA Yolanda Olivarez Vice President, Corpus Christi National Bank Linda Valdez Consumer Norberto Viamonte Hitox Nixon Welsh Engineer City Staff Representatives: Ed Garana Rosie Vela WATER SOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT Chairman: Tom Brown Executive Director, South Texas Water Authority R. C. Allen Developer Ray Allen President, Coastal Bend Bays Foundation Dr. Alan Berkebile Geologist, Corpus Christi State University Tom Carothers Hydrologist, Geraghty & Miller Joe Gardner Nueces River Authority Dick Herrington Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife Lee Holt Retired Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Services Monty Jasper Mechanical Engineer, CPL Ted Jones Board Member, Nueces River Authority Con Mims Executive Director, Nueces River Authority Joe Montez City Manager, City of Beeville Maggie Moorhouse Hydrologist Joe Moseley Engineer, Shiner, Moseley and Associates, Inc. Gary Powell, , Texas Water Development Board Norman Renfro Environmental Engineer, Valero Pat Suter Sierra Club Mary Thorpe Geologist, Del Mar College Roel Valadez City Manager, City of Alice Rex Wahl Audubon Society Dr. Terry Whitledge Biologist, UT Marine Science Institute Judge Allen Wood Attorney City Staff Representatives: Hubert Hall Jim Riley Dr. David McNichols, Council Member 2 ' WATER USERS AND DEMAND PROJECTIONS Chairman: August Meinrath Board of Trade Dr. Nancy Bowen Board Member, former Lower Nueces River Water Supply District John Buckner Executive Director, Coastal Bend Council of Governments Dr. Brian Coffey Director of Research, Corpus Christi Area Development Council Raul Cortez Southwestern Bell Tom J. Curlee, Jr. Central Power and Light Robert Earley President, Tourist Bureau Dr. John Richards Administration, Corpus Christi State University Ms. Noe Rodriguez City/County Health Department City Staff Representatives: Brandol Harvey Paul Werner