ITEM #5.A.
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AUGUST 25, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Councilman Enrique Barrera
Commissioner Tommy Adkisson, Vice-Chairman Judge Diana Bautista
Judge Jim Barden Porter Dillard
Mayor Gerald Dubinski Commissioner Paul Elizondo
Judge Richard Evans Mayor Ed Fisher
Judge Carlos Garcia Commissioner Cesareo Guadarrama
Mayor Patrick Heath Judge Alger Kendall
Commissioner John Kight Molly Pruitt
Michael Korus Mayor Raymond Ramirez
Mayor Jack Leonhardt
Commissioner Jay Millikin GUESTS PRESENT
Judge Marvin Quinney
Trip Ruckman David Carrothers
Judge Donald Schraub
Judge Mark Stroeher STAFF PRESENT
Senator Leticia Van de Putte
Commissioner Bill Williams Al J. Notzon III
Gloria Arriaga
Dean Danos
Aurora Sanchez
Rose Jackson
Wil Trujillo, Bexar County (for Comm. Larson)
Ryan Buche, City of San Antonio (for Councilman Segovia)
Gilbert Loredo, Minorities (for Senator Van de Putte)
Noe Rangel, City of San Antonio (for Councilman Flores)
Commissioner Adkisson called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.
Roll call was taken and a quorum established.
There were no citizens to be heard.
Mr. Notzon have his Executive Directors Report. Mr. Notzon requested that the next board meeting be moved to October 6th due to the Transportation Summit on September 29th.
A. Consider and act upon approval of the July 28, 2004 Minutes.
B. Consider and act upon the following status reports:
1. Grants
2. Recoveries
3. Income Statement
4. Balance Sheet
5. Board Expenditures
C. Consider and act upon membership dues renewal with The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $520.
D. Consider and act upon the additional 1% of Executive Director compensation from TCDRS to International City/County Management Association Retirement Corporation (ICMA RC).
E. Consider and act upon the following personnel items:
1. Workforce Budget Analyst
2. Accounting Billing Technician
F. Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee:
1. Approval of FY 2005 Subcontractors.
2. City of San Antonio Comprehensive Nutrition Program Request.
3. FY 05 Access and Family Caregiver Support Program Vendors.
4. FY 04 Family Caregiver Support Program Budget Revision.
G. Consider and act upon the following as recommended by Rural Public Transportation:
1. Approval to contract for alcohol testing only with State awarded contractor “Texas Alcohol & Drug Testing Service” (TADTS) for the 5311 contract for FY05 in an amount not to exceed $650.00.
2. Authorization to submit the re-application for Section 5310 Grant Program Elderly and/or Persons with Disabilities for FY05 program funds.
3. Authorization to submit the re-application for Section 5311 Texas Department of Transportation – Federal Grant Program for FY05 (State funds only).
H. Consider and act upon authorization for the Executive Director to negotiate an Air Quality contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
I. Consider and act upon authorization to purchase eight (8) 19” flat screen monitors for the Public Safety Answer Points in the amount not to exceed $8,665.84, which includes installation and one-year warranty.
J. Consider and act upon approval of 9-1-1 Re-sale Agreements.
K. Consider and act upon approval of a request from Morningside Ministries for a Private Switch Agreement.
L. Consider and act upon changes to Standard Insurance Rates.
M. Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Metropolitan Planning Organization:
1. Amendments to the FY 2004-2005 Transportation Improvement Program
2. Amendments to the FY 2004-2005 Unified Planning Work Program
A Motion was made by Commissioner Kight, seconded by Judge Barden approval of the items A through L on the consent agenda. The Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Kight requested that item be pulled for discussion. After discussion, a Motion was made by Commissioner Kight, seconded by Judge Schraub approval of item M. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider the following Committee Reports:
A. Management Committee:
1. Consider and act upon authorization to participate in and support the Regional Futures Institute of the National Association of Regional Councils in the amount of $1,000.
Mr. Notzon stated staff recommends authorization to participate in and support the Regional Futures Institute of the National Association of Regional Councils in the amount of $1,000. After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Leonhardt, seconded by Mayor Dubinski approval to participate in the Regional Futures Institute of the National Association of Regional Councils in the amount of $1,000. The Motion carried unanimously.
2. Consider and act upon Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) Annually Determined Contribution Rate for 2005.
Commissioner Williams stated the Committee recommends that AACOG adopt the Present Plan. The employer deposit rate would be 5.14%. Additionally the Committee recommends a flat rate benefit of 3% for AACOG’s retirees with an additional cost of .05%. The total cost would be 5.19%. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consider and act upon authorizing staff and board members to attend the Texas Association of Regional Councils Annual Conference September 22-25, 2004.
Commissioner Williams stated the Committee recommends authorizing up to ten board members to attend the TARC Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee:
A. Changes and additions to the Alamo AAA funding guidelines.
B. Changes to the Alamo AAA budget.
C. FY05 Vendors.
Commissioner Williams stated the Committee recommends approval of the recommendations from the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee on changes and additions to the funding guidelines, changes to the budget and FY 05 Vendors. The Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider and act upon policy changes related to tuition and payment plans for the Regional Law Enforcement Academy.
Commissioner Williams stated the Committee recommends approval of the policy changes related to tuition and payment plans for the Regional Law Enforcement Academy. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
B. Air Improvement Resources Executive Advisory Committee
Commissioner reported on the AirCo meeting. No action required.
C. Rural Area Judges
Commissioner Millikin reported on the AirCo meeting. No action required.
D. Alamo Area Development Corporation
Commissioner Kight reported on the AADC meeting. No action required.
E. TARC 2004 Annual Conference Committee
Commissioner Kight reported on the TARC 2004 Conference Committee meeting. No action required.
The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Economic Development Environmental Review Committee:
A. San Antonio Water System. “Design and Construction of Water Improvements At Brooks City Base.” Funding: Environmental Protection Agency: Special Purpose Grants: $2,279,273.
B. City of Pearsall. “Flood Prevention & Mitigation Plan.” Funding: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).” Funding: $50,000.
C. Palo Alto College. “Applied Sciences & Technology Center.” Funding: U.S. Department of Commerce: $2,230,109.
D. Community Economic Revitalization Agency, Inc. “Bellinger Square Small Business Incubator.” Funding: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: $139,857.
E. University of Texas at San Antonio. “UTSA Small Business Defense Transition Program.” Funding: Economic Development Agency: $1,003,750.
F. City of Karnes City. “Wastewater System Improvements.” Funding: USDA Rural Development, Rural Utility Service: $4,166,000.
G. Alamo City Chamber of Commerce. “Leadership Training, Youth Entrepreneurial Training and Women’s Forum.” Funding: Community Services Block Grant Program, Community Economic Development Program – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: $75,000.
H. Karnes County Tilapia Producers. “Create a Cooperative to Produce, Process and Market Value – Added Tilapia Products.” Funding: Rural Business – Cooperative Service: $32,000.
David Carrothers stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A through H. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Kight, seconded by Judge Barden, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Housing Advisory Committee:
A. Housing and Community Services, Inc. “Mira Vista Project.” Funding: Department of Housing and Urban Development: $4,180,197.
B. Mosiac, Inc. “2 group homes in Windcrest and Universal City.” Funding: Department of Housing and Urban Development: $531,300.
C. Bay Area Rehabilitation Center. “61-unit support housing for the elderly in Universal City.” Funding: Department of Housing and Urban Development: $4,161,400.
D. Retirement Housing Foundation. “62-unit affordable housing complex for the elderly in Windcrest.” Funding: Department of Housing and Urban Development: $4,161,300.
Rose Jackson stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A through D. After consideration, a Motion was made by Gilbert Loredo, seconded by Commissioner Millikin, favorable review. Mayor Leonhardt opposed on item B.
The next item was to consider and act upon a resolution declaring the month of September, 2004 to be Emergency Preparedness Month in the AACOG region.
Aurora Sanchez stated staff recommends approval of a resolution declaring the month of September, 2004 to be Emergency Preparedness Month in the AACOG region. After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Commissioner Kight approval of the resolution. The Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.