ITEM #5.A.
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
APRIL 28, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Mayor Raymond Ramirez, Chair Councilman Enrique Barrera
Commissioner Tommy Adkisson, Vice-Chair Judge Diana Bautista
Judge James Barden Mayor Gerald Dubinski
Porter Dillard Mayor Ed Fisher
Commissioner Paul Elizondo Commissioner John Kight
Judge Richard Evans Commissioner Lyle Larson
Commissioner Cesareo Guadarrama
Mayor Patrick Heath
Judge Alger Kendall GUESTS PRESENT
Michael Korus
Mayor Marcy Meffert David Carrothers
Commissioner Jay Millikin Bobbie Lesser
Molly Pruitt Bill Montez
Judge Marvin Quinney David McDaniel
Trip Ruckman Santos Fraga
Judge Donald Schraub
Judge Mark Stroeher STAFF PRESENT
Commissioner Bill Williams
Al Notzon
Dean Danos
Noe Rangel Aurora Sanchez
Commissioner Muzquiz Claude Guerra
Ryan Buche Rose Jackson
Orlando Lopez Georgia Zannaras
Melissa Pulido
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m.
Roll Call was taken and a quorum established.
There were no citizens to be heard.
Next, Mr. Notzon gave his Executive Directors Report.
The next item was to consider the following on the Consent Agenda.
Items on the consent agenda are considered being of a routine nature and may require only limited discussion. The items listed on consent agenda, other than A, have been reviewed by the Management Committee and they recommend approval. Any member of the Board may request that items be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately for purpose of discussion and voting.
A. Consider and act upon approval of the March 24, 2004 Minutes.
B. Consider and act upon the following Status Reports:
1. Grants
2. Recoveries
3. Income Statement
4. Balance Sheet
5. Board Expenditures
6. Texpool Quarterly
C. Consider and act upon creation of new position entitled Alamo Aging Office Assistant for the Alamo Aging Department.
D. Consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee:
1. Authorization to submit an application to the Texas Department on Aging for a Residential Repair Grant in the amount of $15,000 with a 25% match.
2. Authorization to submit an application to the Texas Department on Aging for an Assistive Technology Grant in the amount of $15,000 with a 25% match.
3. Approval of Nutrition Services Incentive Program Allocation.
4. Approval of Vendor for Health Screening and Medication Management.
E. Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee:
1. Transfer of funds between counties for Alamo Regional Transit.
2. Authorization to apply for assistance technology and residential repair grants from Texas Department on Aging.
3. Authorization to release Request for Proposals for assistive technology, residential repair, caregiver education and training, and caregiver program development.
F. Consider and act upon approval of a resolution in support of submitting an updated Academy application to the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement and for the continued operation of the AACOG Regional Law Enforcement Academy.
G. Consider and act upon request for ratification of grant extension letter to Governor’s Division of Emergency Management.
H. Consider and act upon approval to increase the following billing rates for the Data Center:
1. Internal and Members Data Requests from $30.00 per hour to $45.00 per hour.
2. External and Non-Members from $40.00 per hour to $55.00 per hour.
I. Consider and act upon authorization for the Executive Director to submit a COG managed grant to the Solid Waste Pass Through Grant Program for a feasibility study on a new technology for waste management.
J. Consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by Rural Public Transportation:
1. Status Report on grant extensions for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities and Vehicle Capital Replacement.
2. Authorization for the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to purchase fuel at the TXDOT facilities for the Alamo Regional Transit program.
K. Consider and act upon membership renewal with the Texas Municipal League in the amount of $500.00 for one year.
A Motion was made by Mayor Meffert, seconded by Mayor Heath approval of the items on the consent agenda.
The next item was to consider the following on the Committee Reports:
A. Management Committee:
1. Consider and act upon approval of the 9-1-1 Strategic Plan FY 2006-2007 Stage 1/Financial Projections.
Commissioner Bill Williams stated the Committee recommends approval of the 9-1-1 Strategic Plan FY 2006-2007 Stage 1/Financial Projections. After consideration, a Motion carried unanimously.
B. Air Improvement Resources Executive Committee
Commissioner Millikin reported on the AIRCO meeting. No action required.
C. Area Judges
Commissioner Millikin reported on the Area Judges meeting. No action required.
D. 9-1-1 Area Judges
Judge Kendall reported on the 9-1-1 Area Judge meeting. No action required.
E. Planning and Program
Mayor Meffert reported on the Planning and Program recommendations stating that the Committee recommends approval on membership for the REPAC, BSAC and SWAC. The Committee also recommends approval of changes to the bylaws for the CJAC Committee and the BSAC. The Committee also recommends approval of the Population and Employment Forecasts for Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall and Wilson counties. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
F. Legislative Committee
Commissioner Millikin reported on the Legislative Committee meeting. No action required.
G. AADC
Commissioner Elizondo stated the Committee voted Mayor Raymond as Chair and Commissioner Kight as Vice-Chair of the AADC Committee.
H. Audit Committee
Consider and act upon approval of the 2003 AACOG Audit.
Commissioner Guadarrama stated the Committee reviewed the 2003 AACOG Audit and recommends approval of the audit and responses. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Economic Development Environmental Review Committee:
A. The Nature Conservancy. “Blanco River Valley Stewardship Initiative.” Funding: United States Department of the Interior-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: $135,000.
B. Metropolitan Partnership for Energy. “South Texas Sustainability Center.” Funding: Environmental Protection Agency: $1,805,000.
David Carrothers stated the Committee recommends favorable review on Item A. with the recommendation that the applicant place the item on the county commissioner’s court agendas and inform other government entities and rural development agencies about the available resources in their communities. After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Meffert, seconded by Mr. Dillard, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously. Next, Mr. Carrothers stated the Committee recommends favorable review with the recommendation that the agency do proactive marketing about their program to member governments in the AACOG region. After consideration, a Motion was made by Trip Ruckman, seconded by Commissioner Adkisson favorable review contingent upon approval of the MPE Board. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee:
A. Bexar County Court at Law #1, ”Bexar County Court at Law Adult Implementation”. Funding: $450,000 Funding Source: Bureau of Justice Assistance.
B. Bexar County Juvenile Probation Dept., ”Bexar County Juvenile Drug Court”. Funding: $199,999 Funding Source: Bureau of Justice Assistance.
C. Bexar County, 225th District Court, ”Bexar County Family Drug Treatment Court”. Funding: $385,210 Funding Source: Bureau of Justice Assistance.
D. Karnes County Juvenile Probation, ”Karnes County Community Coalition-Prevention Policy Board”. Funding: $100,000 Funding Source: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
E. Medina Valley Independent School District, ”Medina Valley ISD Elementary Counseling Project”. Funding: $215,000 Funding Source: US Dept. of Education.
F. San Antonio Independent School District, ”Project Embrace”. Funding: $399,214 Funding Source: US Dept. of Education.
G. University of Texas at San Antonio, ”Campus Violence Prevention Program (UTSA-CVPP)”. Funding: $199,830 Funding Source: Office of Violence Against Women.
Bobbie Lesser stated the Committee recommends favorable review on item A through G. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Meffert, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon approval to submit its recommendations for the allocation of Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention funds to the Governor’s Office – State Administrative Agent as recommended by the Regional Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee.
Judge Quinney stated the Committee recommends approval to submit its recommendations for the allocation of Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention funds to the Governor’s Office-State Administrative Agent. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Meffert, approval of the Committee’s recommendation. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon the recommendations of the Regional Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee for Domestic Preparedness funding allocations for regional projects.
Aurora Sanchez stated the Committee recommends approval of the recommendations for Domestic Preparedness funding allocations for regional projects. After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Barden, seconded by Mayor Meffert approval of the recommendations. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Housing Advisory Committee:
A. Memorandum of Understanding with the Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc., for the Delivery of Coordinated Weatherization and Energy Assistance Services to Eligible Residents in Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina and Wilson Counties.
B. HUD $8,180,700 Loan Guarantee for construction of a 200-unit Apartment complex, San Miguel Apartments.
Bill Montez stated the Committee recommends favorable review on item A. Commissioner Adkisson recommended that on item A the applicant meet with the Councilman and Commissioner of that district to brief them on the project before approval. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Judge Barden, favorable review contingent on approval of the Councilman and Commissioner of that district. After consideration, the Motion carried. Commissioner Adkisson abstained from the vote. Next, Mr. Notzon stated the Committee recommends approval of item B. After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Mayor Meffert, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon authorization for the Bexar Area Agency on Aging to sub-contract Texas Diabetes Institute as the evaluator for the Administration on Aging grant in the amount not to exceed $15,000.
Mr. Notzon stated staff recommends approval for the Bexar Area Agency on Aging to sub-contract with the Texas Diabetes Institute as the evaluator for the Administration on Aging grant in the amount not to exceed $15,000. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Meffert approval of the staff’s recommendation. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee:
A. Older Americans Month Resolution
B. Ombudsman Week Proclamation
Carol Zernial stated staff recommends approval of the Older Americans Month Resolution and the Ombudsman Week Proclamation. After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Meffert, seconded by Commissioner Elizondo, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon New Registration for Continuation of Central Composting Operation for the City of Kerrville as recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
Mr. McDaniel stated the Committee recommends approval of new registration for continuation of central composting operation for the City of Kerrville. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Adkisson, seconded by Commissioner Elizondo, approval of the Committee’s recommendation. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon authorization to open a bank account with Wells Fargo for the Rural Public Transportation Program.
Mr. Notzon stated staff recommends approval to open a bank account with Wells Fargo for the Rural Public Transportation Program. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Commissioner Adkisson approval to open a bank account with Wells Fargo for the Rural Public Transportation Program. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon contracting with an audit firm to conduct a review of R.M. Crowe’s 2003 Tesoro/Petroleum building operating expenses.
Mr. Notzon stated staff recommends authorizing him to seek an audit firm to conduct a review of R.M. Crow’s 2003 Tesoro/Petroleum building operation expenses. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Adkisson, seconded by Mr. Dillard approval authorizing the Executive Director to seek an audit firm. The Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.