ITEM #6.A.
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
AUGUST 28, 2002
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Mayor Marcy Meffert Councilman Enrique Barrera
Mayor Raymond Ramirez Commissioner Lyle Larson
Edward Albrecht Judge James Sagebiel
Porter Dillard Judge Mark Stroeher
Judge Richard Evans Councilman John Sanders
Councilwoman Bonner Conner
Commissioner Cesareo Guadarrama
Mayor Patrick Heath GUESTS PRESENT
Judge Fred Henneke
Commissioner John Kight Toni Van Buren
Trip Ruckman David Carrothers
Judge David Montgomery David Harris
Commissioner Jay Millikin
Judge Alfred Pawelek
Molly Pruitt STAFF PRESENT
Judge Marvin Quinney
Judge Deborah Herber Al Notzon
Judge Carlos Garcia Gloria Arriaga
Senator Leticia Van de Putte Dean Danos
Mayor Gerald Dubinski Georgia Zannaras
Claude Guerra
Aurora Gonzalez
ALTERNATES PRESENT
Mario Illano
E.Z. Mull
Gilbert Laredo
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Marcy Meffert at 1:10 p.m.
Roll call was taken and a quorum established.
Mr. Notzon gave his Executive Director’s Report.
The next item was to consider the following items on the consent agenda.
A. Consider and act upon approval of the July 24, 2002 Minutes.
B. Consider and act upon the following Status Reports:
1. Grants
2. Recoveries
3. Income Statement
4. Balance Sheet
5. Board Expenditures
6. Texpool Quarterly
C. Consider and act upon approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Alamo Area Council of Governments and The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
D. Consider and act upon membership renewal with The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $460.00 for one year.
E. Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee:
1. Proposed vendors for personal assistance, homemaker and respite
2. Aging Texas Well AAA Community Readiness Orientation/Training Grant - $5,000 with a 25% match
3. FY02 year end re-allocations
4. Release Request for Proposal for a $120,000 “Capacity Building Grant”
5. Release Request for FY03 Vendors
F. Consider and act upon submitting a resolution for the State Planning Grant.
G. Consider and act upon releasing a request for proposal for AACOG fiscal depository for FY 2003-2004.
H. Consider and act upon approval of the Criminal Justice Youth Education Grant program funds to be appropriated for the purchase of approximately 400 DNA coding kits as part of AACOG’S DNA LifePrint Program.
I. Consider and act upon request to allocate funding for meteorological modeling refinement in an amount not to exceed $35,000.
J. Consider and act upon Amendments to the FY 2002-2004 Transportation Improvement Program- TRACS Review.
K. Consider and act upon approval of the FY 2003 Unified Planning Work Program.
A Motion was made by Mayor Ramirez, seconded by Mayor Dubinski approval of the items on the consent agenda. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider the following Committee Reports:
A. Management Committee:
1. Consider and act upon the following a recommended by the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee:
a. Additions to the vendor list for the Caregiver Support Program
b. Budget reallocations in the amount of $38,617
c. Request by Community Council of South Central Texas to transfer funds within categories in the amount of $12,500
2. Consider and act upon recommendations from the Solid Waste Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Pass Through Grants.
3. Consider and act upon the following recommendations from Rural Public Transportation:
a. Acceptance of the FY 2003- 5311 TxDOT Rural Pubic Transportation Contract and Budget in the total amount of $825,464.00.
b. Authorization for the Executive Director to enter into contracts and allocations of FY 2003 – 5311 Operation Funds to counties in the amount of $515,855.00.
c. Authorization for the Executive Director to contract with Struthoff Company, Inc as contractor for the Kerrville Transportation Center in the bid amount of $751,763.00.
4. Consider and act upon approval of the following positions:
a. Agency Management
1. Quality Assurance Specialist
b. Bexar Aging
1. Lead Care Specialist
2. Bexar Aging Intake Assistant
3. Bexar Aging Ombudsman
c. Rural Transportation Program
1. Rural Transportation Manager
2. Dispatcher
3. Drivers
d. Criminal Justice
1. Basic Skills Instructor(s)
2. 9-1-1 Specialist
Judge Raymond Ramirez stated the Committee recommends approval of the recommendations from the Management Committee. Judge Henneke questioned contracting with Struthoff Company indicating that they are not the best-qualified bidder. Judge Henneke opposed from the vote.
B. Air Improvement Resources Committee
Mayor Patrick Heath reported on the Air Improvement Resources Committee meeting indicating that the Committee approved the Clean Air Plan.
C. Area Judges
Judge Herber reported on the Area Judges Committee meeting indicating that the Area Judges took action regarding Rural Public Transportation subcontractors.
D. Planning and Program
Commissioner John Kight reported that the Planning and Program Committee approved the recommendation from the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee to delete Article V – Subcommittees, E. Seniors and Lawmen Together (SALT) from the By-Laws.
E. Community Relations
This committee will be meeting after the Board meeting and will have a report at their next meeting.
The next item was to consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Regional Health and Human Services Advisory Committee:
A. City of San Antonio, “COLA, Teacher Enhancement, Quality Assurance, Training/Technical Assistance Increased Funds for Head Start”. Funding: $1,553,625 United States Department of Health and Human Services
B. City of San Antonio, “Fatherhood Special Initiative, Youth Involvement Project & Head Start Early Literacy Supplemental Proposal”. Funding: $119,830 United States Department of Health and Human Services
C. City of San Antonio, “One-Time Funds for General Program Improvement Non-Facility Related”. Funding: $220,000 United States Department of Health and Human Services
D. City of San Antonio, “One-Time Funds to Acquire Facilites”. Funding: $350,000 United States Department of Health and Human Services
E. Parent/Child Incorporated, “COLA, Teacher Enhancement, Quality Assurance, Training/Technical Assistance Increased Funds”. Funding: $46,464 United States Department of Health and Human Services
F. Big Brothers Big Sisters, Alamo Area, Inc., “Big Brothers Big Sisters Alamo Area Mentoring Program”. Funding: $100,000 United States Department of Education
G. Brandon House Consulting, “The Formative Years Early Childhood Educators Training Project”. Funding: $206,250 United States Department of Education
H. City of San Antonio, “Early Child Educator Professional Development Programs”. Funding: $1,400,000 United States Department of Education
I. City of San Antonio, “Technical Assistance For San Antonio Faith and Community-Based Organizations ”. Funding: $1,500,000 Administration for Children and Families
J. Dallas Center for Nonprofit Management, “Heart of Texas Alliance”. Funding: $1,788,054 Administration for Children and Families
K. Edgewood Independent School District, “Edgewood Safety and Violence Coordinator Program”. Funding: $559,426 United States Department of Education
L. Family Service Association of San Antonio, “Goals 2000: Parental Assistance Training”. Funding: $699,724 United States Department of Education
M. Family to Family Network, Inc., “The Connections Project – Region 1”. Funding: $432,085 United States Department of Education
N. Family to Family Network, Inc., “The Connections Project – Region 2”. Funding: $432,085 United States Department of Education
O. Fredericksburg Academic Boosters, “FAB In-School Monitoring Grades 1-12”. Funding: $200,000 United States Department of education
P. Intercultural Development Research Association, “Lideres: Developing Giftedness through Leadership”. Funding: $523,832 United States Department of Education
Q. Intercultural Development Research Association, “Young Scholars Project”. Funding: $660,652 United States Department of Education
R. Intercultural Development Research Association, “Project TECNO: Technolgy Enhanced Community, Neighborhoods and Organizations”. Funding: $223,536 United States Department of Education
S. Intercultural Research Development Research Association, “Goals 2000: Parental Assistance Training”. Funding: $607,076 United States Department of Education
T. J&J Marketing and Promotions/Alamo City Classics, “Project Bridging Technology Gaps”. Funding: $300,000 United States Department of Education
U. Karnes City Independent School District, “Smart Choice Project”. Funding: $708,177 United States Department of Education
V. LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc., “Adult Learning Technology Center”. Funding: $241,820 United States Department of Educaution
W. New Braunfels Independent School District, “New Braunfels ISD Alcohol Reduction Program”. Funding: $750,000 United States Department of Education
X. North East Independent School District, “North East ISD – It’s Our Future (IOF) Project”. Funding: $250,000 United States Department of Education
Y. North East Independent School District, “North East Mentoring Program”. Funding: $150,000 United States Department of Education
Z. North East Independent School District, “North East School Leadership Program”. Funding: $450,000 United States Department of Education
AA. North East Independent School District, “San Antonio-Character Education Partnership (SA-CEP)”. Funding: $600,000 United States Department of Education
BB. Northside Independent School District, “Improving Literacy Through Northside Libraries”. Funding: $250,000 United States Department of Education
CC. Northside Independent School District, “Project GABE”. Funding: $2,256,738 United States Department of Education
DD. Our Lady of the Lake University, “Communicative and Cultural Competency for Mental Health Providers (CCC-MHP)”. Funding: $924,119 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
EE. Palo Alto College, “Palo Alto Community Technology Center (CTC)”. Funding: $250,722 United States Department of Education
FF. Patrician Movement, The, “The Patrician’s Movement Project LIFE”. Funding: $350,000 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
GG. Patrician Movement, The, “The Patricians Movement Project LIFE”. Funding: $500,000 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
HH. San Antonio College, “Access Distance Learning Project for Rural South Texas”. Funding: $312,315 Rural Utilities Services
II. San Antonio Independent School District, “Advanced Placement Incentive Program”. Funding: $1,065,702 United States Department of Education
JJ. San Antonio Independent School District, “Building and Communities for All Students”. Funding: $299,941 United States Department of Education
KK. San Antonio Independent School District, “Cultural Connecting – San Antonio”. Funding: $299,265 United States Department of Education
LL. San Antonio Independent School District, “Literacy Through Libraries”. Funding: $250,000 United States Department of Education
MM. San Antonio Independent School District, “Project CARE – Children and Adults reaching Excellence Mentoring Program”. Funding: $200,000 United States Department of Education
NN. San Antonio Independent School District, “San Antonio-Partnerships in Character Education Program”. Funding: $500,000 United States Department of Education
OO. San Antonio Independent School District, “Project Arriba!”. Funding: $2,080,049 United States Department of Education
PP. South-Eastern Organ Procurement Foundation, “Increasing Kidney’s Transplanted from Marginal Donors”. Funding: $290,203 Health Resources and Services Administration
QQ. Texas Campus Compact, “Volunteers in Service to America”. Funding: $24,000 Corporation for National and Community Service
RR. Texas Fiesta Educativa, “Project PODER (Partnerships for Opportunities, Development, Education and Resources)”. Funding: $432,085 United States Department of Education
SS. United Way of San Antonio, “Alamo Area Community Information System (AACIS) Community Technology Centers Project”. Funding: $460,093 United States Department of Health and Human Services
TT. University of Houston, “University of Houston – Proyecto Safe: San Antonio Family Enhancement”. Funding: $434,932 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
UU. University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, “Project UNIDOS”. Funding: $349,997 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Toni Van Buren stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A through UU, with the exception of K. After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Ramirez, seconded by Commissioner Kight approval of the recommendation. Ms. Van Buren indicated that item K has been waived with comments.
The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Economic Development Environmental Review Committee:
A. University of Texas at San Antonio. “Environmental Protection-Consolidation Research Field and Modeling Studies to Elucidate the Role of Gas Diffusion.” Type: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Funding: $444,804.67.
B. Sirius K9 Services, Inc. “Construction of Building & Kennel Facilities.” Type: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Funding: $255,200.
C. Longhorn Volunteer Fire Department. “Longhorn VFD Station & Community Park Construction In Southern Guadalupe, County.” Type: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)- Rural Development. Funding: $101,000.
D. Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. “Non-Point Source Implementation Grants.” Type: Environmental Protection Agency. Funding: $7,678,038.00.
E. Railroad Commission of Texas. “Pollution Prevention Grants Program Exploration, Development, Production, and Transportation of Crude Oil and Natural Gas.” Type: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Funding: $128,590.
David Carrothers stated the Committee recommends favorable review with conditions on items A and B. and favorable review on items C, D and E. After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Pawelek, seconded by Judge Montgomery, to accept 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. National Campaign to Stop Violence, “Do the Write Thing Challenge #1”. Funding: $99,999 Criminal Justice Division
B. National Campaign to Stop Violence, “Do the Write Thing Challenge #2”. Funding: $50,000 Criminal Justice Division
C. Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, “Cash Asset Research Team (CAST)”. Funding: $296,449 Bureau of Justice Assistance
Mr. David Harris stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A, B, and C. After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Montgomery, seconded by Judge Evans, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon Closed Landfill Study as recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
Ms. Georgia Zannaras stated staff recommends approval of a resolution accepting the Closed Landfill Inventory for the AACOG Region. After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Montgomery, seconded by Mr. Mull approval of the resolution. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon authorizing the Executive Director to implement Amber Alert in the AACOG region.
Aurora Gonzalez stated staff recommends authorizing the Executive Director to implement Amber Alert in the AACOG Region. After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Mayor Dubinski approval to implement Amber Alert in the AACOG region.
The next item was to consider and act upon nominating Mayor Patrick Heath as 1st Vice President to the Texas Association of Regional Councils.
A Motion was made by Judge Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Guadarrama approval to nominate Mayor Patrick Heath as 1st Vice President to the Texas Association of Regional Councils. Mayor Heath abstained from the vote.
The next item was to consider and act upon acceptance of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
Claude Guerra stated staff recommends acceptance of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Judge Evans approval of the CEDS. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon draft population projections to the South Central Texas Regional Water Planning Group.
No action required.
The next item was to consider and act upon any recommendations to the Regional Focus Group.
Mr. Notzon stated that the Regional Focus Group will be meeting after the Board meeting. No action.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.