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MINUTES

ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FEBRUARY 28, 2001

MEMBERS PRESENT                                                         MEMBERS ABSENT

Commissioner Lyle Larson, Chairman                                  Mr. Porter Dillard

Mayor Marcy Meffert, Vice-Chairman                                  Councilman Ed Garza  

Mr. Edward Albrecht                                                            Judge Alfred Pawelek

Commissioner Paul Elizondo                                        Judge Marvin Quinney

Judge Richard Evans                                                   Councilman Bobby Perez   

Judge Carlos Garcia                                                   Senator Leticia Van de Putte

Commissioner Cesareo Guadarrama                              Mayor Ron Dubinski

Mayor Patrick Heath

Judge Fred Henneke

Commissioner John Kight                                             GUESTS PRESENT

Judge David Montgomery

Commissioner Jay Millikin                                            Ms. Toni Van Buren

Ms. Molly Pruitt                                                             Mr. David Carrothers

Judge Jim Sagebiel                                                            Mr. David Harris

Judge Deborah Herber

Judge Mark Stroeher

Mayor Raymond Ramirez

ALTERNATES PRESENT

Mr. Mario Llano

Mr. Walter Ague

Commissioner Lyle Larson called the meeting to order 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 and act upon the following items on the consent agenda:

A.      Consider and act upon approval of the January 24, 2001 Minutes.

B.      Status Reports:

                 1.      Grants

2.      Recoveries

3.      Income Statement

4.      Balance Sheet

5.      Board Expenditures

6.      Health Insurance

C.      Consider and act upon approval of the Accounting Policies and Procedures.

D.      Consider and act upon approval of the following:

1.      Adoption of the Public Funds Investment Policies

2.      Appointment of the Public Funds Investment Policy Officer

E.      Consider and act upon approval of the membership renewal with the Texas Association of Counties in the amount of $500 for one year.

F.      Consider and act upon authorization to release a Request for Proposal for Offset and Digital Printing.

G.     Consider and act upon the following as recommended the Metropolitan Planning Organization:

1.  Amendments to the FY 2000-2003 TIP TRACS Review

2.  Amendments for the FY2001 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)

A Motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Millikin 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 following Personnel Items:

a.       Information System Coordinator (for TWIST)

b.       Career Readiness Facilitator

c.       Child Care Resource Specialist

d.       Litter Abatement

Commissioner Tommy Adkisson stated the Committee recommends approval of the position creation for items a and b.   The Committee also recommends approval of item c and d.  There was no change in pay group.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

2.      Consider and act upon authorization to submit the following proposals to the Texas Department of Transportation:

a.       Proposal in the amount of $200,000 for coordination between Rural Transit Districts and Elderly and Disabled programs, social service providers, other public transit providers, and other modes of travel such as the Job Access/Reverse Commute program offers

b.       Proposal in the amount of $250,000 that assists in the incorporation of Intelligent Transportation system (ITS) technologies.

Commissioner Tommy Adkisson stated the Committee recommends approval of items to submit the above mentioned proposals to the Texas Department of Transportation.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

3.      Consider and act upon authorization to purchase Vehicles for the 5311 Rural Public Transportation Program through Texas Department of Transportation Capital Earmark monies.

Commissioner Adkisson stated the Committee recommends approval to purchase Vehicles for the 5311 Rural Public Transportation Program through Texas Department of Transportation Program Capital Earmark monies.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

4.      Consider and act upon authorization of the FY 2001 distribution of funds as recommended by the Bexar Allocations Committee.

Commissioner Adkisson stated the Committee approval of the FY 2001 distribution of funds as recommended by the Bexar Allocations Committee.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

5.      Consider and act upon approval to act upon responses from the following Request for Proposals.

a.  Office Supplies

b.  Digital Copier Equipment

Commissioner Adkisson stated the Committee recommends approval to act upon responses on the above mentioned Request for Proposals.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

B.      Area Judges Committee

Commissioner Millikin reported on the Area Judges Committee.  No action required.

C.      Alamo Area Development Corporation

Judge Sagebiel reported on the Alamo Area Development Corporation meeting.  No action required.

D.      Air Improvement Resources Committee

Mayor Heath reported on the AirCo meeting.  No action required.

E.      Legislative Committee

1.      Issues before the Texas Association of Regional Councils

2.      Funding Proposals for the five Near Non-Attainment Area in Texas

3.      County Planning: Tools for Growth Management

4.      Criminal Justice Legislation

5.      AACOG Legislative Day

6.      Building Codes Legislation

Judge Montgomery reported on the Legislative Committee meeting and recommended approval of items 1-6.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

F.      Audit Committee

Commissioner Guadarrama reported on the Audit Committee Meeting.  No action required.

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

A.      Intercultural Development Research Association.  “Bilingual Education:  Training for all Teachers.”  Funding:  Federal:  $235,14.

B.      Intercultural Development Research Association.  “Youth Engaging Academically.”  Funding:  Federal:  $172,398.

C.      Bexar County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.  “Treatment Alternative to Incarceration Program.”  Funding:  Federal:  $501,160, Applicant:  $171,449 Total:  $672,609.

D.      City of Fredericksburg.  “Emergency Medical Services.”  Funding:  Federal:  $19,927, Applicant:  $303,000, Gillespie County: $303,000.  Total:  $625,927.

E.      Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research.  “Extramural Research Facilities Construction.”  Funding:  Federal:  $1,066,691, Applicant, $266,673, Total:  $625,927.

F.      JOVEN.  “Community Board Abstinence.”  Funding:  Federal:  $391,762; Applicant:  $40,800; Total:  $432,562.

Ms. Toni Van Buren stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A through F.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Heath 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.      Kelly AFB.  “Kelly Field Annex at Lackland AFB.  Type:  Environmental Assessment/Update

B.      City of Lytle.  “Texas Capital Fund.”  Type:  Infrastructure and Real Estate Program  Funding:  $739,600.

C.      Bexar County Department of Housing and Human Services.  “USDA Rural Housing Development.  Type:  Pre-Application for Housing Rehabilitation/Preservation.  Funding:  $125,000.

Mr. David Carrothers stated the Committee recommends favorable review and consensus to proceed on items A, B. and C.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Ramirez approval of the Committee’s recommendation.  The Motion carried unanimously.

The next item was to consider and act upon ratifying the following continuation grants as recommended by the Criminal Justice Planning Committee:

A.      Alamo Children’s Advocacy Center, “Victim Assistance Services.”  Funding: $75,997 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

B.      Bexar County Legal Aid. “Mothers Against Domestic Violence.”: $79,882 VOCA

      Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

C.      Child Advocates of San Antonio.  “CASA Extended Services.” Funding: $79,775 VOCA  Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

D.      Comal County Family Violence Shelter.  “Victim Aid Project”.  Funding: $80,000 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

E.      Comal County Juvenile Residential dba Connections.  “Adolescent Victim Assistance.” Funding: $80,000 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

F.      Comal County Juvenile Residential dba Connections, “Senior Victim Assistance.”  Funding;  $80,000 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

G.     Family Services Association of SA.  “Family Life Education.”  Funding: $76,687 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

H.      Family Violence Prevention Services, “Womens Advocacy Program.”  Funding:  $36,759 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

I.         Family Violence Prevention Services, “Victims Advocacy Program.”  Funding: $34,001 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

J.       Hill Country Crisis Council “Victim Assistance Services.”  Funding: $68,968 VOCA

     Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

K.      Jewish Family & Children’s Services, “Woman’s Social Services.”  Funding: $79,588 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

L.       Jewish Family & Children’s Services, “Victims Counseling Program.”  Funding: $79,588 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

M.     Mexican American Unity Council, “Mental Health Services.”  Funding: $70,058 VOCA

                  Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

N.      Southwest Family Life Ctrs, “Domestic Violence Program.”  Funding: $80,000 VOCA

     Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

O.     Rape Crisis Center, “Emergency Services .”  Funding: $71,876 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

P.      Rape Crisis Center, “Rape Victim Survivor Program.”  Funding: $74,066 VOCA

      Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

Q.     Rape Crisis Center, “Crisis Interv. for Victims of Sexual Assault.”  Funding: $79,993    VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

R.      Rape Crisis Center, “Therapy and Medical Services.”  Funding: $75,478 VOCA

                  Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

S.      Rape Crisis Center, “Center Hotline.”  Funding: $80,000 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

T.       Atascosa Family Crisis Center, “Domestic Violence Program.”  Funding: $79,985 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

U.      Bexar County Legal Aid, “Emergency Legal Services.”  Funding: $79,930 VOCA

                  Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

V.      Guadalupe County Family Violence Shelter, “Domestic Violence.”  Funding: $33,390 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

W.    Kids Advocacy Place, “Victim Trauma Reduction.”  Funding: $21,026 VOCA

                  Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

X.  Center for Health Care Svc, “Secondary Victim Services.”  Funding: $80,000 VOCA

                   Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

Y.  Center For Juvenile Mgmt, “Health Start Program.”  Funding: $58,256 VOCA

                  Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

Z.       Comal County Emergency Childrens Shelter, “Safe Haven for Children.” Funding: $79,338 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

AA. JOVEN, “JOVEN CARES.”  Funding: $76,913 VOCA  Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

BB. Hill Country CASA, “Hill Country CASA.”  Funding: $29,916 VOCA Criminal Justice,    Office of the Governor.

CC.   Atascosa County, “Victims of Crime Section.”  Funding: $42,964 VOCA

                     Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

DD.  St. Peter-St. Joseph Children’s Home, “Safe Haven.”  Funding: $79,985 VOCA

                     Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

EE.    Jewish Family & Children’s Services, “Child Crime Victim Counseling.” Funding:       $79,964 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

FF.     Jewish Family & Childrens Services, “Psychiatric & Comprehensive Crime Victim Program.” Funding: $79,633 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

GG.   Kendall County, “Crime Victims Assistance Program.”  Funding: $33,684 VOCA

                    Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

HH.    Rape Crisis Center, “Expanded Counseling Program.”  Funding: $113,400 VOCA

                     Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

II.          Bexar County, “Victim Services Program.”  Funding: $146,411 VOCA

                    Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

JJ.       Jewish Family & Children’s Services.  “ Transportation & Other EMS Services.”  Funding:  $42,918 VOCA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

KK.    The Rape Crisis Center.  “Law Enforcement Training.”  Funding:  $80,000 VAWA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

LL.      Wilson County.  “Violence Against Women Prosecution Program.”  Funding:  $76,646 VAWA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

MM.  Guadalupe County.  “Domestic Violence Against Women.”  Funding:  $48,093 VAWA Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

Mr. David Harris stated the Committee recommends approval.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Ramirez approval of the Committee’s recommendation.

The next item was to consider and act upon support on legislation to allow counties the option of holding court at Texas Criminal Justice Institutions.

Mr. Notzon stated staff recommends approval to support on legislation to allow counties the option of holding court at Texas Criminal Justice Institutions.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Ramirez, seconded by Mr. Albrecht approval of the staff’s recommendation.  The Motion carried unanimously.

The next item was to consider and act upon appointment of board member the Alamo Area Development Corporation Committee.

The Board of Directors recommended that Judge Deborah Herber be appointed to the Alamo Area Development Corporation.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Garcia, seconded by Judge Evans the appointment of Judge Herber to AADC Committee.  The Motion carried unanimously.

The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the Standing Committees.

Mr. Notzon stated staff recommends approval of the Standing Committee’s as presented.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Ramirez approval of the Standing Committee’s.  The Motion carried unanimously.

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