Item #5.A.
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OCTOBER 6, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Mayor Raymond Ramirez, Chair Councilman Enrique Barrera
Judge Jim Barden Councilman Roger Flores, Jr.
Judge Diana Bautista Porter Dillard
Mayor Gerald Dubinski Judge Richard Evans
Mayor Ed Fisher Commissioner Cesareo Guadarrama
Judge Carlos Garcia Mayor Patrick Heath
Judge Alger Kendall Judge Marvin Quinney
Commissioner John Kight Trip Ruckman
Michael Korus Councilman Ron Segovia
Mayor Jack Leonhardt Judge Mark Stroeher
Commissioner Jay Millikin Senator Van de Putte
Molly Pruitt
Judge Donald Schraub GUESTS PRESENT
Commissioner Bill Williams
Ruby Vera
ALTERNATES PRESENT Bill Montez
Mario Ilano, Bexar County
E.Z. Mull, Bexar County STAFF PRESENT
Wil Trujillo, Bexar County
Al Notzon
Gloria Arriaga
Dean Danos
Blanca Tapia
Maggie Schreier
Rose Jackson
Tina Smith
Claude Guerra
Tiffany Pickens
Melissa Pulido
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Mayor Raymond Ramirez. Roll call was taken and a quorum established.
There were no citizens to be heard.
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 August 25, 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 approval of the 2005 Holiday Schedule.
D. Consider and act upon authorization for the Executive Director to submit the AACOG Salary Schedule to the Governor’s Office as required by Local Government Code 391.0117.
E. Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee:
1. Submit a proposal to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services to leverage additional funds for Residential Repair and Home Modification in the amount of $25,785 with the 25% match.
2. FY 05 Provisional Budget.
3. FY 05 Vendors for Access and Family Caregiver Support Program.
4. Extension of the Caregiver Program Development grant to Catholic Charities for one additional year in the amount of $72,000.
5. Approval to transfer up to $75,000 from FY04 Title IIIB Supportive Service to Title IIIC Nutrition Services.
6. Approval to transfer up to $100,000 from FY04 Administrative funds to Title IIIC Nutrition Services.
7. Approval to purchase additional Q Continuum software licenses and maintenance fees for FY05 in an amount not to exceed $24,990.
F. Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee:
1. FY 05 Budget based on planning figures.
2. FY 05 Vendors effective October 1, 2004.
G. Consider and act upon the renewal of an Interagency Cooperation Contract between Alamo Regional Transit and Rainbow Senior Center in Kendall County from October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.
H. Consider and act upon approval of the 9-1-1 Re-sale Agreements with Business Telecom, Inc., GTC Telecom, AT&T Communication of Texas, L.P., and Comm South Companies, Inc.
I. Consider and act upon the purchase of ads on ART buses for the 2005 Solid Waste Program.
J. Consider and act upon amendments to the FY 2004-2005 Transportation Improvement Program – TRACS Review.
A Motion was made by Mayor Leonhardt, seconded by Commissioner Williams approval of the items on the consent agenda. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to the Committee Reports:
A. Legislative Committee
Commissioner Millikin reported on the Legislative Committee meeting. No action required.
B. Rural Area Judges
Commissioner Millikin reported on the Rural Area Judges meeting. No action required.
C. Planning and Program
Commissioner Kight reported on the reported on the Planning and Program meeting and recommends approval of the revisions to the bylaws for the Housing Advisory Committee, policy change to the Basic Peace Officer Training Academy Rules and Regulations and new committee appointment to the Economic Development and Environmental Review Committee. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
D. Alamo Area Housing Finance Corporation
Judge Garcia reported on the Alamo Area Housing Finance Corporation meeting. No action required.
E. Alamo Area Development Corporation
Mayor Ramirez reported on the AADC 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. Wilson County. “County Road Improvements from Flood of May 04.” Funding: Office of Rural & Community Affairs: $260,000.
B. University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic Development. “Manufacturing Sector Dynamics in Economic Development of the 21st Century.” Funding: U.S. Economic Development Agency: $867,002.
C. County Line Volunteer Fire Department & 1st Responders. “Construct New Fire Station Building and Remodify MAC truck into a Pumper tank truck.” Funding: U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Facilities Loan & Grants: $160,000.
Ruby Vera stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A, B, and C. After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Barden, seconded by Judge Garcia, 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. Resolution approving the submission of the 5-year /Annual PHA plan for AACOG’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
B. Resolution approving the Payment Standards for AACOG’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
C. Resolution recognizing October 30th as Weatherization Day 2004.
Bill Montez stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A and C. Item B will be considered next month. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Judge Barden, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon Alamo AAA Care Coordination Contract for FY05.
Maggie Schreier stated staff recommends approval of the Alamo AAA Care Coordination Contract for FY05. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Mayor Fisher, approval of the contract. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee:
A. University of Incarnate Word. Department of Health and Human Services: $145,605.
Tina Smith stated the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee recommends favorable review. After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Ed Fisher, seconded by Mayor Jack Leonhardt, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon additional $25,000 from FY04 Title IIIB Supportive Services to Title IIIC Nutrition Services and $50,000 from FY04 Administrative funds to Title IIC Nutrition Services as recommended by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging.
Tina Smith stated staff recommends approval. After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Barden, seconded by Mayor Fisher approval of the additional funds. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon proposed Board of Directors meeting dates for 2005.
A Motion was made by Mayor Fisher, seconded by Judge Bautista approval of the 2005 Board meeting dates. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon changing the Board meeting date from October 27th, 2004 to November 3, 2004.
Mr. Notzon suggested changing the board meeting date from October 27, 2004 to November 3, 2004. The Board members agreed to the change in date.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.