Commissioner Jay Millikin                                  David Carrothers   

Judge Alfred Pawelek                                         Sam Rock      

Judge Marvin Quinney                                             

Judge Jim Sagebiel

Judge Deborah Herber

Senator Leticia Van de Putte                               STAFF PRESENT

Mayor Raymond Ramirez                                   Al Notzon

                                                                            Gloria Arriaga

                                                                            Dean Danos

                                                                            Blanca Tapia

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 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 and act upon approval of the following Consent Agenda items.

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 July 25, 2001 Minutes.  

B.      Status Reports:  

1.     Grants

2.     Recoveries

3.     Income Statement

4.     Balance Sheet

5.     Board Expenditures

6.     Global Positioning System (GPS)  

C.   Consider and act upon revisions to the following:  

1.      Travel Policies

2.      Purchasing Policies  

D.   Consider and act upon approval of Job Titles from Ray Associates.  

E.   Consider and act upon approval to renew membership dues with The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $430.00 for one year.  

F.   Consider and act upon approval of the Workforce Center Coordinator – New Braunfels  

G.   Consider and act upon approval to extend the photochemical model contract with Environ to December 31, 2001.  

H.      Consider and act upon approval of the following Rural Public Transportation recommendations: 

1.      Release a Request for Proposal for new logos and replacement of old “ACT”     and “ART” logos

2.      Reallocation of State funds from the FY 2001 5311 Administration Budget to Capital and Operations

3.      Acceptance of 5311 Rural Public Transportation funds for FY 2002  

I.        Consider and act upon authorization to submit a continuation application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a Community and Economic Development Grant not to exceed $15,000. 

J.       Consider and act upon approval to submit a proposal to the Texas Department of Human Services for a Local Innovation Project to Eliminate Barriers to Employment for TANF recipients in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for services through August 31, 2003. 

K.      Consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee:  

1.      Reallocation of funds from Alamo Area Agency on Aging subcontractors

2.      Reallocation of funds within categories for subcontractors

3.      Release of vendor agreements/requests for proposals for caregiver support for FY 02. 

L.      Consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee:  

1.      Submit a Request for Proposal in the amount of $200,000 to the Administration on Aging.

2.      Residential repair and health maintenance vendors for the Care Coordination Program.

3.      Transportation Pilot project in the amount of $30,000 as distributed . 

M.     Consider and act upon approval to request a No Cost Grant extension for the Environmental Protection Agency Clear the Air-Public Education Campaign Assistance Agreement. 

N.      Consider and act upon approval for the Off Road Equipment Air Pollution Control Workshop for $2,000 from the Air Quality Funds.  

O.     Consider and act upon approval for the Executive Director to secure up to $55,000 from AACOG’s fiscal depository to use as match for new Rural Public Transportation Vehicles. 

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 items was to consider and act upon the following Committee Reports:  

A.      Management Committee: 

1.       Consider and act upon Texas County and District Retirement System Plan options for January 1, 2002.  

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends approval of Plan #1, which includes the following:  

                        Present Plan (2002)                   5.58

                        Add the following:  

                        Plan #1 Difference                      .99

                        Partial Lump Sum Option    .16

                        3% COLA                          ­   . 07

                                                                        6.80                                                       

                        Current Year (2001)                   6.45

                         Additional Cost for 2002     .35 

2.       Consider and act upon approval to enter into contract with the Metropolitan Planning Organization for FY 2002 UPWP for $285,000.  

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends approval to enter into contract with the Metropolitan Planning Organization for FY 2002 UPWP in the amount of $285,000.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously. 

3.       Consider and act upon approval of the FY 2002 Operations Budget allocations for Rural Public Transportation Subcontractors.  

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends approval per the recommendation from the Area Judges.  The Motion carried unanimously.  

4.       Consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee:  

a.      Recommendations from the Bexar Senior Allocations Subcommittee

b.      Bexar AAA Budget Amendment #1 to Texas Department on Aging  

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends approval of the recommendations from the Bexar Senior Allocations Subcommittee and Budget Amendment #1 to the Texas Department on Aging with the amendment of 10% of funding less to Presa Community Service to COSA.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously. 

5.       Consider and act upon approval to purchase additional Fundware software in the amount of $34,451.75. 

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends approval to purchase additional Fundware software in the amount of $34,451,75.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.  

6.       Consider and act upon approval of new rates from Ray Associates, Inc. for professional services. 

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends approval of the new rates from Ray Associates, Inc. for professional services and for staff to release a Request for Proposal within the next six months on comparison of rates.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.  

B.      Air Improvement Resources Committee  

Mayor Heath reported on the Air Improvement Resources Committee meeting.  No action required. 

C.      Area Judges  

Judge Quinney reported on the Area Judge s Committee meeting and recommends approval of the Rural Public Transportation recommendations to Release a Request for Proposal for new logos, reallocation of state funds from FY 2001 5311 Administration Budget to Capital and Operations, 5311 Rural Public Transportation Budget for FY  2002 and FY 2002 Operations Budget allocations for Subcontractors.  The Motion carried unanimously.  

D.      9-1-1 Area Judges 

Judge Pawlek reported on the 9-1-1 Area Judges Committee meeting.  No action required.  

E.      AADC 

Judge Herber reported on the AADC meeting.  No action required . 

F.      Planning and Program  

Commissioner Kight reported on the Planning and Program Committee meeting and recommends approval of the membership.  The Motion carried unanimously.  

G.     Bylaws Subcommittee  

The Bylaws Subcommittee will be meeting after the board meeting.  

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

A.      Healy Murphy Learning Center.  “Life Enhancement and Preparation Project (LEAP).”  Funding:  SAMHSA:  $292,032.  

B.      Say No, Stop Now, Inc.  “Stopping Drug Violence, Alcohol and Tobacco in Today’s Society.”  Funding:  OJJDP:  $222,953. 

C.      San Antonio College.  “Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program (Project LEER).”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $680,196.  

D.      Alamo Community College District.  “Community Technology Center Program.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $2,970,952. 

E.      University of Texas at Austin.  “Devolution of Subsidized Child Care in Texas.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:  $312,500.  

F.      Intercultural Development Research Association.   “Goals 2000: Parental Assistance Training.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $607,076.  

G.     El Centro Del Barrio.  “Health Enhancement and Learning Project.”  Funding:  SAMHSA:  $440,320.  

H.      Children’s Environmental Health Institute.  “Project REAP (Reducing Exposures to Airway Pollutants).”  Funding:  Environmental Protection Agency:  $30,000.  

I.        New Braunfels ISD.   “Univorn Peer Partners (UPPs).”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $154,568.  

J.       San Antonio ISD.  “Teaching American History Grant Program.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $999,691.  

K.      West Texas Council.  “Community Mobilization Training State.”  Funding;  Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse:  $353,137.  

L.      The University of Texas at Austin.  “The Texas Disability Studies Program:  On Line Learning.”  Funding:  Department of Health and Human Services:  $133,000.  

M.     Father Flanagan’s Boy’s Home.  “Boys Town of San Antonio Emergency Residential Care Program III A: Basic Center Program.”  Funding:  Administration for Children and Families:  $1,232,581.  

N.      Avance – San Antonio Early Head Start.  “Avance-San Antonio, Early Head Start.”  Funding:  Department of Health and Human Services:  $2,281,471.  

O.     San Antonio Independent School District.  “Professional Development for Music Educators.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $196,877.45.  

P.      San Antonio Independent School District.  “Visual Thinking Program Strategies Program for the Arts.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $1,126,824.  

Ms. Toni Van Buren stated the Committee recommended favorable review on items A – N and approval of staff review on items O and P.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Mayor Ramirez approval of the Committee’s recommendation.  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.      Wesley Community Center of San Antonio.  “Screening for Health’s Sake.”  Funding:  Environmental Protection Agency/Environmental Justice Small Grants Program:  $20,000.  

B.      City of Karnes City.  “City Park for Karnes City.”  Funding:  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department:  $710,000.  

C.      City of Boerne.  “Cibolo Nature Center Center Education and Recreation Center.”  Funding:  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department:  Indoor Recreation Program Grant Application:  $680,000.  

D.      Lackland Air Force Base.  “Dormitory Master Plan & Fam/Camp Expansion.”  Type:  Draft Final Environmental Assessment.  

E.      Oak Madison Properties, LLC.  “Stone Oak Skilled Nursing Facility.”  Funding:  HUD-Project Mortgage Insurance:  $7,664,900.  

F.      Department of Army.  “Non-Stockpile Chemical Warfare Material.”  Type:  Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.  

G.     Department of Energy.  “Yucca Mountain Project.”  Type:  Disposal of Nuclear Fuel and High Level Radioactive Waste.  

H.      Frio County.  “New Water Well, Water Line and Plant Improvement.”  Funding:  Texas Water Development Board-Environmental Information Document:  $145,000.  

I.        Wuest Legacy Partners, Inc.  “Loan Guarantee for Natural Bridge Caverns.”  Funding:  USDA-Rural Development Loan:  $6,000,000. 

David Carrothers stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A, B, C, E, and I and consensus to proceed on items F and H.   Items D and G were pulled by the applicant and will be presented at a later date.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Ramirez, seconded by Mr. Ruckman approval of the Committee’s recommendation.  The Motion carried unanimously.

The next item was a presentation from TNRCC on available funds for Brownfield Projects.

Mr. Sam Rock made a presentation to the Board of Directors on TRNCC available funds for Brownfield Projects.

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