Item # 4.A.

 

MINUTES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

April 25, 2001

 

MEMBERS PRESENT                                                                     MEMBERS ABSENT

 

Commissioner Lyle Larson, Chairman                                              Councilman Ed Garza

Mary Marcy Meffert, Vice-Chairman                                              Commissioner John Kight

Edward Albrecht                                                                        Ms. Molly Pruitt       

Porter Dillard                                                                             Judge Jim Sagebiel

Judge Richard Evans                                                               Judge Mark Stroeher

Judge Carlos Garcia                                                               Councilman Bobby Perez

Commissioner Cesaero Guadarrama                                          Senator Leticia Van de Putte   

Mayor Patrick Heath                                                                Mayor Gerald Dubinski

Judge Fred Henneke                                                                       Mayor Raymond Ramirez

Judge Deborah Herber

Judge David Montgomery

Commissioner Jay Millikin                                                        GUESTS PRESENT

Judge Alfred Pawelek           

Judge Marvin Quinney                                                                        Toni Van Buren

Trip Ruckman                                                                            David Carrothers

                                                                                                David Harris

ALTERNATES PRESENT                                                         Mark Hall

 

Mario Llano                                                                               STAFF PRESENT

E.Z. Mull

Walter Ague                                                                              Al Notzon

                                                                                                Gloria Arriaga                         

                                                                                                Dean Danos

                                                                                                Blanca Tapia                           

                                                                                                Maggie Schreier

 

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 1:20 p.m. by Commissioner Lyle Larson.

 

Roll Call was taken and a quorum established.

 

Mr. Notzon gave his Executive Director’s Report.

 

The next item was to consider approval of the items on the consent agenda.

 

A.      Consider and act upon approval of the April 4, 2001 Minutes.

 

B.       Status Reports:

 

1.      Grants

2.      Recoveries

3.      Balance Sheet

4.      Income Statement

5.      Board Expenditures

6.      Texpool Quarterly Report

 

C.      Consider and act upon authorizing staff and board members to attend NARC’s 35th Annual Conference & Exhibition in Omaha, Nebraska, June 2-5, 2001.

 

D.      Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Rural Public Transportation:

 

1.      Approval of the Reapplication for 5311 funds for FY 2002.

2.      Approval to purchase two Type VII, Lower floor Mini Vans with ramps in the amount of approximately $37,258 each.

3.      Authorization for the Executive Director to submit written actions to the Texas Department of Transportation for the FTA-Continuing Concerns-Substance Abuse Program Audit

4.      Approval to contract with Texas Alcohol & Drug Testing Service for alcohol testing for FY 2001, effective May 1, 2001.

 

E.      Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Bexar and Alamo Senior Advisory Committee:

 

1.      Authorization to submit a United Way impact grant for National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A).

2.      Authorization to submit a proposed budget for Caregiver Support Program 1) Alamo - $142,653, 2) Bexar – $408,066.

3.      Authorization to submit a proposal to the Center for Medicare Education for a joint Bexar/Alamo Pilot Project in the amount of $5,000.

 

F.      Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee:

 

1.      Authorization to develop and submit Venture Grant Proposal to United Way for Special Needs Network for Aging Persons (SNNAP) year 5.

2.      Authorization to develop and submit Texas Commission for the Blind Information & Assistance Proposal in the amount of $24,000.

3.      Authorization for publication of requests for Vendor Agreements for:  Personal Care Services, Transportation, Pharmacy Services, Medical Equipment and Supplies, Residential Repair.

4.      Authorization for membership to the following organizations: 1) National Association of Area Agencies on Aging - $1,375.00 2) American Society on Aging - $350.00; 3) National Council on Aging – $195.00.

 

G.     Consider and act upon authorization to release vendor requests to support Care Coordination Program as recommended by the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee.

 

H.      Consider and act upon approval of the Comparison of AACOG salary to the State of Texas for FY 2001.

 

 

A Motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Mr. Mull approval of the items on the consent agenda.  The Motion carried unanimously.

 

The next item was to consider and act upon the following Committee Reports:

 

A.      Management Committee:

 

1.      Consider and act upon the approval to accept the MSE Environmental, Inc. proposal for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection as recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for local governments.  (no cost to AACOG)

 

 

 

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends approval to accept the MSE Environmental, Inc. proposal for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection for local governments.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

 

Consider and act upon reprogramming Solid Waste Dollars.

 

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends continuing to fund priorities as established by the original Request for Proposal responses.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

 

Consider and act upon the following personnel recommendations.

 

a.       Systems Support Technician

 

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends approval of the recommendation from Ray Associates from pay group 13, $31,676.03 to pay group 14, $33,259.83.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

 

b.       Administrative Support Systems Coordinator

 

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends approval of the recommendation from Ray Associates from pay group 18, $40,427.54 to pay group 20, $44,571.36.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

 

Consider and act upon authorization for the Executive Director to hire a grant proposal writer for Workforce Development.

 

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends approval for the Executive Director to hire a grant proposal writer for Workforce Development if needed.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

 

B.      Air Improvements Resources Committee

 

Mayor Heath reported on the Air Improvement Resources Committee meeting.

 

C.      Area Judges

 

Judge Quinney reported on the Area Judges Committee meeting.

 

D.      Community Relations

 

The Community Relations Committee will meet next month.

 

The next item was to consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Health and Human Services Advisory Committee:

 

 

A.      Education Service Center, Region 20.  “Head Start.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:  $256,682.

B.      City of San Antonio.  “Head Start.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:  $465,000.

 

C.      City of San Antonio.  “Head Start. “  Funding:  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:  $417,369.

 

D.      City of San Antonio.  “Head Start.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:  $5,067,621.

 

E.      Parent/Child Incorporated.  “Head Start.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:  $123,079.

 

F.      Economic Opportunities Development Corporation.  “Multi-Project.”  Funding:  U.S. Department Health and Human Services:  $743,912.

 

G.     Stonewall Head Start, Inc.  “Head Start.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:  $655,199.

 

H.      Stonewall Head Start, Inc.  “Head Start.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:  $271,016.

 

I.         University of Texas at San Antonio.  “Telecommunication & Information Infrastructure Assistance.”  Funding: National Telecommunications & Information Administration:  $1,848,591.

 

J.       Texas A & M International University.  “Telecommunication & Information Infrastrucutre Assistance.”  Funding:  National Telecommunications & Information Administration:  $1,700,910.

 

K.      Rameses School.  “Rameses After Care Clinic.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $1,115,682.

 

L.       Baptist Children’s Home Ministries.  “Healthy Start.”  Funding:  Department of Health and Human Services:  $750,000.

 

M.     San Antonio School for Inquiry and Creativity.  “21st Century Community Learning Center.”  Funding:  U.S. Deparment of Education:  $489,750.

 

N.      Judson Independent School District.  “21st Century Community Learning Center.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $713,934.

 

O.     Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD.  “21st Century Community Learning Centers.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $918,739.

 

P.      St. Mary’s University of San Antonio.  “Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $50,000.

 

Q.     Edgewood Independent School District.  “21st Century Community Learning Center.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $1,374,877.

 

R.      San Antonio College.  “Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $617,634.

 

S.      American Youth Works.  “Technology Opportunity Program Grant.”  Funding:  Telecommunications and Information Administration:  $595,823.

 

T.       Intercultural Development Research Association.  “Bilingual Education Research Program.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $149,470.

 

Ms. Toni Van Buren stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A through R and favorable review with comments on item S and unfavorable review on item T.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Mr. Mull approval of the Committee’s recommendation.  The Motion carried unanimously.

 

The next item was to consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Economic Development Environmental Review Committee:

 

A.      University of Texas at San Antonio.  “Center for Economic Development.”  Type:  Regional Economic Development.  Funding:  Economic Development Administration-United States Department of Commerce:  $100,000.

 

B.      City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department.  “Medina River Park Project.”  Type:  Regional Parks Initiative:  Funding:  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department:  $750,000.

 

C.      Medina County Special Utility District.  “Environmental Information Document (EID).  Type:  Water System Improvement Project.  Funding:  Texas Water Development Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund:  $3,200,000.

 

D.      City of Schertz.  “Schertz Nature Walking, Jogging, and Biking Trail.”  Type:  Park Development.  Funding:  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Small Grants Program:  $50,000.

 

Mr. David Carrothers stated the Committee recommends favorable review on item A, B and D.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Mr. Mull approval of the Committee’s recommendation.  The Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Carrothers stated the Committee recommends consensus to proceed with recommendation to coordinate with Edwards Aquifer on permits.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Montgomery, seconded by Mayor Meffert approval of the Committee’s recommendation.  The Motion carried unanimously.

 

The next item was to consider and act upon approval for At Large member on the Alamo Senior Advisory  Committee.

 

Ms. Maggie Schreier stated the Committee recommends Rebecca Argilagos as an at large member on the AACOG Alamo Senior Advisory Committee.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Evans, seconded by Mayor Meffert approval of the Committee’s recommendation.  The Motion carried unanimously.

 

The next item was to consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee:

 

A.      City of San Antonio, "Strategic Nuisance Abatement Program." Funding: $110,054 Bureau of Justice Assistance.

 

B.      San Antonio Fighting Back, "Circles of San Antonio." Funding: $913,320 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse. 

 

C.      Serenity Foundation, "Adult Recovery Dynamics." Funding: $ 837,310 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse.

 

D.      Association for Advancement of Mexican Americans " Selena Prevention, Selena

Youth Treatment and Blue Ribbon Treatment." Funding: $1,565,208 310 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse.

 

E.      Guadalupe Valley Hospital - Teddy Beurger Center, "Outreach, Screening, Referral; Treatment Services for Adults." Funding: $217,370 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse.

 

F.      Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center of Bexar County Inc. "Levels II and III Residential Treatment' Level IV Outpatient Treatment Program." Funding: $730,944 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse.

 

G.     Inman Christian Center "Residential Treatment Center; Inman Youth Counseling

Center; Los Niños Prevention and Education Program." Funding: $785,126 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse.

 

H.      San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, "Project Heart; Three Circles;

Access; Circles of San Antonio" Funding: $917,835 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug & Abuse.

 

I.         Alpha Home Inc. "Substance Abuse Treatment." Funding: $550,827 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug & Abuse.

 

J.       Comal County Women's Center, "Alternative Choices." Funding: $83,994 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug & Abuse.

 

K.      Bexar County Community Supervision/Corrections Department "Category I Model Community Project." Funding: $1,500,000 U.S. Department of Labor.    

 

L.       Community Clinic of San Antonio "HIV Outreach Project Save" Funding: $335,371 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug & Abuse.

 

M.     Family Service Association of San Antonio, Inc. "Youth Against Gang Activity,

Families and Schools Together." Funding: $1,400,807 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug & Abuse.

 

N.      Hope for Children Foundation, " VAWA Project - Technical Research" Funding: $80,000 Violence Against Women Act Fund, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor. 

 

O.     Hope for Children Foundation, "Law Enforcement Training" Funding: $3,036,000 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.    

 

P.      Hope for Children Foundation, " Public Service Announcement - English" Funding: $80,000 Violence Against Women Act Fund, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

 

Q.     Hope for Children Foundation, "Public Service Announcement - Spanish" Funding: $80,000 Violence Against Women Act Fund, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

 

R.      Consider and act upon recommendation from the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee approval to forward a letter to the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division for the immediate investigation of the Hope Foundation grants.

 

Mr. David Harris stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A – M, and unfavorable review with comments on items N – Q.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Herber, seconded by Mayor Meffert approval of the Committee’s recommendation.  The Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Harris also recommended approval to forward a letter to the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division for the immediate investigation of the Hope Foundation grants.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Mr. Mull, seconded by Mayor Meffert approval to forward the letter.  The Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

 

The next item was to consider and act upon minority membership to the Board of Directors.

 

Mr. Notzon stated that Senator Van de Putte and Commissioner Guadarrama are the two minority representative on the Board of Directors and their two year term will be up at the end of April.   After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Montgomery, seconded by Mayor Meffert to re-appoint Senator Van de Putte and Commissioner Guadarrama for and additional two year term as the minority representatives for the AACOG Board of Directors.  The Motion carried unanimously.

 

The next item was a presentation from Texas Water Development Board by Mark Hall.

 

The next item was a presentation on the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by Toni Van Buren.

 

The next item was Executive Session:

 

AGENDA

 

Pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, an Executive Session will be held to discuss the Executive Director’s Performance Evaluation.

 

After Executive Session a Motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Mayor Meffert approval of the Executive Director’s performance evaluation.

 

There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.