ITEM #5.A.
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DECEMBER 1, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Mayor Raymond Ramirez, Chairman Judge James Barden
Commissioner Tommy Adkisson, Vice-Chairman Councilman Enrique Barrera
Judge Diana Bautista Porter Dillard
Councilman Roger Flores Mayor Ed Fisher
Mayor Gerald Dubinski Judge Carlos Garcia
Commissioner Paul Elizondo Commissioner Cesareo Guadarrama
Judge Richard Evans Commissioner Lyle Larson
Mayor Patrick Heath Molly Pruitt
Judge Alger Kendall Councilman Ron Segovia
Commissioner John Kight Judge Donald Schraub
Michael Korus Judge Mark Stroeher
Mayor Jack Leonhardt Senator Leticia Van de Putte
Commissioner Jay Millikin
Judge Marvin Quinney
Trip Ruckman GUESTS PRESENT
Commissioner Bill Williams
Ruby Vera
Al J. Notzon III
Gloria Arriaga
Dean Danos
Blanca Tapia
Debbie Billa
Melissa Pulido
The meeting was called to order at 10:40 a.m. by Commissioner Tommy Adkisson.
Roll call was taken and a quorum established.
There were no citizens to be heard.
The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the 2005 Officers for Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
A Motion was made by Mayor Dubinski, seconded by Commissioner Williams approval of Commissioner Tommy Adkisson as Chairman and Judge Richard Evans as Vice-Chairman of the AACOG Board of Directors. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the 2005 AACOG Budget as recommended by the Management Committee.
Mr. Notzon presented the 2005 AACOG Budget to the Area Council and Board of Directors. He indicated that the Management Committee reviewed and discussed the Budget and recommends approval which includes a 5% cost of living and merit pool. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Elizondo approval of the 2005 AACOG Budget which includes a 5% cost of living and merit pool. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was the Executive Director’s Report.
Mr. Notzon gave his Executive Directors Report.
The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the items 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 November 3, 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 AACOG’s Cost Allocation Plan.
D. Consider and act upon authorizing staff and board members to attend National Association of Regional Councils Washington Federal Briefing from February 4-8, 2005.
E. Consider and act upon approval of the following memberships:
1. National Association of Development Organizations - $2,000.
2. Texas Association of Regional Councils - $17,676.76.
3. International City/County Management Assoc. - $1,230.21
F. Consider and act upon approval to renewal of Arc/GIS Licenses in the amount of $11,500.
G. Consider and act upon approval of the Phase 1 E9-1-1 Service Agreement for Cingular Wireless.
H. Consider and act upon authorization for the Executive Director to contract with Xerox for the lease of copiers.
I. Consider and act upon authorizing the Executive Director to extend the Medtox contract for FY 2005 in the approximate amount of $5,600.
J. Consider and act upon approval for the Executive Director to enter into an interlocal agreement with Wilson County Appraisal District for digital parcel mapping work.
K. Consider and act upon authorization to purchase a Ford Escape Hybrid for the Executive Director.
L. Consider and act upon acceptance of $60,000 from the City of San Antonio for prescription assistance to seniors.
M. Consider and act upon amendments to the FY 2004-2006 Transportation Improvement Program – TRACS Review as recommended by the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
A Motion was made by Judge Evans, seconded by Mayor Heath approval of the items on the Consent Agenda. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider the following Committee Reports:
A. Planning and Program Committee
Commissioner Kight stated the Committee recommends approval of membership to the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee, appointments to the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, appointments and reappointments to the Housing and Advisory Committee, nominations for officers to the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee and appointments and reappointments to the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee. The Committee also considered revisions to the standing Policy and Procedures by the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee and Bylaw changes to the Academy Advisory Committee Bylaws. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
B. Rural Area Judges/Legislative Committee
Commissioner Millikin reported on the Area Judges/Legislative Committee meeting. No action required.
C. Regional Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee
Judge Quinney reported on the Regional Emergency Preparedness Advisory 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. Department of the Air Force – Lackland Air Force Base. “Relocation of C-5 Formal Training Unit from Altus AFB, Oklahoma to Lackland AFB.” Funding: U.S. Department of Defense.
B. University of Texas at San Antonio. “Science to Achieve Results Program.” Funding: Environmental Protection Agency: $3,000,000.
C. Moore Water Supply Corporation. “Sewer Lines, Sewer Plant and House Connections.” Funding: U.S. Department of Agriculture: $3,012,051.
Ruby Vera stated the Committee recommends consensus to proceed on item A and favorable review on items B and C. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Judge Quinney, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the Texas Department of Transportation funding recommendation for Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Grant Program from the following agencies as recommended by the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee:
A. Air Force Village Foundation
B. Air Force Village, II
C. City of San Antonio Community Initiatives
D. Kirby Senior Center
E. Presa Community Service Center
F. San Antonio Lighthouse
G. St. Gregory the Great Parish
H. Warm Springs Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc.
Debbie Billa stated the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee recommends favorable review. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Dubinski, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon the TARC Board Member designee from December 2004 through 2005.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Heath approval of Commissioner Tommy Adkisson as the TARC Board Member designee and Mr. Notzon as the alternate. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon designating principal and alternate to the Corporation for Texas Regionalism.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Commissioner Millikin designating Mayor Heath as principal and Mr. Notzon as alternate to the Corporation for Texas Regionalism. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
There was a presentation on Fannie Mae by Aurora Ortega Geis.
Next, Mayor Ramirez installed the new AACOG Officers, Commissioner Tommy Adkisson as Chairman and Judge Richard Evans as Vice-Chairman.
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned to a luncheon and legislative roundtable.