ITEM #4.A.
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JANUARY 23, 2002
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Mayor Marcy Meffert, Chair Porter Dillard
Mayor Raymond Ramirez, Vice-Chair Commissioner Paul Elizondo
Edward Albrecht Judge Carlos Garcia
Judge Richard Evans Judge Fred Henneke
Commissioner Cesaero Guadarrama Commissioner Lyle Larson
Mayor Patrick Heath Commissioner Jay Millikin
Commissioner John Kight Judge Alfred Pawelek
Trip Ruckman Judge Marvin Quinney
Judge David Montgomery Judge Mark Stroeher
Molly Pruitt Councilman John Sanders
Judge Jim Sagebiel Senator Leticia Van de Putte
Judge Deborah Herber Mayor Gerald Dubinski
ALTERNATES PRESENT GUESTS PRESENT
Mario Ilano David Carrothers
Walter Ague David Harris
Joe Frank Picazo
STAFF PRESENT
Al Notzon
Gloria Arriaga
Dean Danos
Aurora Gonzales
Claude Guerra
Blanca Tapia
Mayor Marcy Meffert called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken and a quorum was 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 December 5, 2001 Minutes.
B. Consider and act upon the following reports:
1. Grants
2. Recoveries
3. Income Statement
4. Balance Sheet
5. Board Expenditures
6. Texpool Quarterly Report
7. Executive Director Agency Vehicle
C. Consider and act upon approval for staff and board members to attend the National Association of Regional Councils Washington Policy Conference, March 23-27, 2002.
D. Consider and act upon approval of TARC Association fees for 2001-2002 in the amount of $18,333.67.
E. Consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging:
1. Bexar Area Agency on Aging Area Plan Update
2. FY2002 TDOA Carry-over Closeout Report
3. Vendors for the Bexar Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)
4. Ratify the Texas Department on Aging (TDoA) FY2002 Budget
5. Authorization to issue a Request for Proposal for Grandparent Program
6. Authorization to apply for Regional Access Planning (RAP) Grant FY2002
F. Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee:
1. Ratification of Area Agency on Aging budget submitted to TDOA on December 10, 2001.
2. Ratification of Area Plan Update Submitted to TDOA on December 10, 2001
3. Approval of new position for Caregiver Care Coordination program
4. Approval to finalize Caregiver Vendor applications
5. Authorization to apply for Regional Access Planning (RAP) Grant FY 2002.
G. Consider and act upon approval to purchase equipment for the Regional Law Enforcement Academy.
H. Consider and act upon approval to renew current maintenance agreement for GIS in the amount of $9,106.
I. Consider and act upon contracting with Doron Precision Systems in the amount of $4,000 for the installation of three driving simulators.
J. Consider and act upon change to AACOG Personnel Policies as it relates to the Holidays.
A Motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Mr. Ague approval of the items on the consent agenda. Mr. Edward Albrecht recommended to pull item I for discussion. Mr. Albrecht inquired on the contracting with Doron Precision Systems stating that the memo indicates two simulators instead of three. Mr. Notzon clarified that there will be a total of three simulators, which includes two new ones and one already purchased. After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Ramirez, seconded by Mayor Heath approval of item I. 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 approval for the Executive Director to negotiate with Verian Technologies for the purchase of purchasing software in the amount not to exceed $53,000.
2. Consider and act upon responses on the AACOG Personnel Management System.
3. Consider and act upon health insurance for AACOG Employees.
4. Consider and act upon approval to use appropriated funding of $170,000 through a Request for Proposal for assessment and placement of ozone monitors within the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area as requested by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC).
5. Consider and act upon approval for the creation of the following positions:
a. Job Access and Reverse Commute Specialist
b. Commute Solutions Intern
c. Workforce Center Manager
6. Consider and act upon authorization for the Executive Director to:
a. Respond to the Alamo Workforce Development, Inc. Request for Proposal for the management and operation of Workforce Development Centers in the Workforce Development area.
b. Allocate funds to respond to the Alamo Workforce Development, Inc. Request for Proposal
Mayor Ramirez stated the Management Committee recommends approval of items 1-6. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
B. Air Improvement Resources Committee
Mayor Patrick Heath reported on the Air Improvement Resources Committee meeting. No action required.
C. Area Judges Committee
Judge Deborah Herber reported on the Area Judges Committee. No action required.
D. Planning and Program Committee
Commissioner John Kight stated the Committee recommends approval of the following membership:
Alamo Senior Advisory Committee – Officers: Chairman, Marie Dawson; Vice-Chairman, Raymond Wofford; Secretary, Russ Vaughn; Member Reappointments: Irma Gonzalez, Lailey Sczepanik, Russ Vaughn, Raymond Wofford; New members: John Lenihan, Elizabeth Mills, Deborah Shearrer, Raymond White.
Bexar Senior Advisory Committee - Slate of Officers: Chairman, Pastor ErnieLantz, Vice Chairman, Suzanne Huber, Secretary, Laura Cisneros; Members serving three years: Sue Ackerman, Julia Castellano-Hoyt, Barbara Dampman, Winn Murnin, Sterling Neuman, Nancy Theams, Alicia Rodriguez, Eugene Sheppard, Ken Williams. Alternates: Sharon Baughman, Mary Will. Committee Membership Changes: Presa Community Representative: Ray Foley, Member and Richard Duffy, Alternate.
Rural Transportation Committee – Chair, Commissioner John Kight. New member: Elsa Colunga.
After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon ratifying the following new and continuation grants as recommended by the Health and Human Services Advisory Sub-Committee:
A. Baylor College of Medicine, “Emergency Medical Services for Children.” Funding: $771,758 Health Resources and Services Administration.
B. Texas Department of Health, "Emergency Medical Services for Children." Funding: $192,147 Health Resources and Services Administration
C. Council on Accreditation, “Consolidated Knowledge Development of Application Program – Grant to Support Accreditation of Opiod Treatment Programs.” Funding: $1,154,261 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
D. City of San Antonio, “Second Year Head Start Continuation Training and Technical Assistance, Transition, Teacher Qualifications.” Funding: $53,344,546 Administration for Children and Families
E. Parent/Child Incorporated, “Second Year Early Head Start Continuation Training and Technical Assistance.” Funding: $1,792,093 Administration for Children and Families
F. El Centro Del Barrio, “Budget Period Renewal/Noncompeting Community Health Canter/Health Care for the Homeless.” Funding: $17,286,984 US Department of Health and Human Services
G. South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc., “Community Migrant Health Center.” Funding: $3,217,983 US Department of Health and Human Services.
Dean Danos stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A – G. After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Montgomery, seconded by Judge Sagebiel, favorable review.
The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Economic Development Environmental Review Committee:
A. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. “Edwards Aquifer Recharge Land Acquisition. Funding: State Wildlife Grant Program: $3,180,000.
Mr. David Carrothers stated the Committee recommends favorable review on item A. After consideration, a Motion was made by Mr. Ague, seconded by Mr. Albrecht, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee:
A. Texas Municipal Police Association. “Family Violence and Sexual Assault Investigation Course.” Funding: Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Criminal Justice Division Office of the Governor: $449,794.
B. Texas Department of Public Safety. “Statewide Training Program for Drug Task Forces.” Funding: Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $467,484.
C. Texas Department of Public Safety. “Operational Oversight of Drug Task Force.” Funding: Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $546,627.
D. Criminial Justice Division, Office of the Governor. “Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program.” Funding: $1 formula amounts were not available to state at time of the application, Corrections Program Office.
E. City of Devine. “Victims Assistance Discretionary Grant Program.” Funding: Violence Against Women Act, Office of the Attorney General, Victim Assistance: $21,048.
F. Guadalupe County Attorney’s Office. “Victims Assistance Discretionary Grant Program.” Funding: Violence Against Women Act, Office of the Attorney General, Victim Assistance: $15,000.
G. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. “Regional Information Sharing System.” Funding: U.S. Department of Justice: $5,000,000.
H. Bexar County Legal Aid. “Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program.” Funding: Violence Against Women Act, U.S. Department of Justice: $345,710.
I. Kendall County. “Wide Area Communication Coverage.” Funding: Local Law Enforcement Block Grants, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $9,872.50.
J. City of Pleasanton. “Police Audio/Video Grant.” Funding: Local Law Enforcement Block Grants, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $10,000.
K. Medina County. “LLEBG Equipment Grant.” Funding: Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $3,295.50.
L. Atascosa County District Attorney’s Office. “Digital Communications.” Funding: Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $10,000.
M. City of Windcrest. “LLEBG Cameras.” Funding: Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $10,000.
N. City of Divine. “LLEBG 2002.” Funding: Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $9,865.
O. City of Karnes City. “Audio/Video Recording Equipment.” Funding: Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $9,220.
P. Alamo Area Children’s Advocacy Center. “Victim Assistance Services.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $80,000.
Q. Atascosa County. “Victims of Crime Section.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $21,998.
R. Atascosa Family Crisis Center. “Atascosa County Domestic Violence & Sexual Assualt Program.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $50,405.
S. Bexar County District Attorneys Office. “Victim Services Program.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $100,000.
T. Bexar County Legal Aid Association. “Emergency Legal Services.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $93,180.
U. Bexar County Legal Aid Association. “Mothers Against Domestic Violence.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $91,502.
V. CASA of South Texas. “Court Appointed Special Advocates.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $62,200.
W. Center for Juvenile Management. “Bexar County Rural Community Victim Services Program.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $46,078.
X. Center for Juvenile Management. “SATA Student Victims of Crime.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $46,078.
Y. Child Advocates of San Antonio. “An Advocate for Every Child.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $99,718.
Z. City of San Antonio. “Victims Advocacy Section EASE.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $91,060.
AA. Comal County Emergency Children’s Shelter. “Trauma Recovery.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $74,550.
BB. Comal County Family Violence Shelter, Inc. “Victims Services Program.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $82,373.
CC. Connections Individual and Family Services. “Victims of Crime Program.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $80,000.
DD. Connections Individual and Family Services. “Residential Victims of Crime.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $80,000.
EE. Family Services Association of San Antonio. “Victims of Violence Program.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $87,454.
FF. Family Violence Prevention Services. “Victims Advocacy Program.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $35,753.
GG.Family Violence Prevention Services. “Women’s Advocacy Program.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $36,759.
HH. Guadalupe County Attorney’s Office. “Victims of Crime Project.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $42,511.
II. Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter. “Victims Assistance.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $60,000.
JJ. Hill Country CASA, Inc. “Hill Country CASA.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Divisioin, Office of the Governor: $33,934.
KK. Hill Country Crisis Council. “Victim Assistance.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $85,321.
LL. Jewish Family & Children’s Services of San Antonio. “Child Crime Counseling.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $99,923.
MM. Jewish Family & Children’s Services of San Antonio. “Psychiatric & Comprehensive Victim Services.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $99,006.
NN. Jewish Family & Children’s Services of San Antonio. “Victim’s Counseling Program.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $99,930.
OO.Jewish Family & Children’s Services of San Antonio. “Women’s Social & Counseling Services Program.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $97,330.
PP. Joven. “CARES-Bexar.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $88,000.
QQ.Joven. “CARES Program.” Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of Governor: $85,534.
RR. Kids Advocacy Place. “Victim Trauma Reduction.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $46,993.
SS. Mexican American Unity Council. “Victims of Crime Mental Health Services.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $100,000.
TT. Rape Crisis Center. “Emergency Services for Victims of Sexual Violence.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $45,000.
UU. Rape Crisis Center. “Crisis Intervention Services for Sexual Assault Victims.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division: $100,000.
VV. Rape Crisis Center. “Expanded Counseling for Sexual Assault Survivors.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $100,000.
WW. Rape Crisis Center. “Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $100,000.
XX. Seguin Youth Services. “Children’s Advocacy Center.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $89,925.
YY. Seton Home. “Safe Haven.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $76,800.
ZZ. Southwest Family Life Center. “Domestic Violence.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $33,684.
AAA. St. Peter-St.. Joseph Children’s Home. “St. PJ’s Safe Haven Counseling Center.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $99,992.
BBB. Kendall County Attorney’s Office. “Crime Victim Advocate.” Funding: Victims of Crime Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $33.684.
CCC. Atascosa Family Crisis Center. “Atascosa County Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocacy Program.” Funding: Violence Against Women’s Act:, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $46,535.
DDD. Family Violence Prevention Services. “Outreach Services.” Funding: Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $90,806.
EEE. Hill Country Crisis Council. “Victims Assistance for Women.” Funding: Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $39,932.
FFF. Mexican American Unity Council, Inc. “Women’s Advocacy, Empowerment Counseling.” Funding: Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $100,000.
GGG. Rape Crisis Center. “Counseling for Special Populations Rape Survivors: Hispanic Immigrant, African-American & Developmental Disabled Adult Women.” Funding: Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $100,000.
HHH. Kendall County Attorney’s Office. “Crime Victim Advocate.” Funding: Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor: $49,375.
Mr. David Harris stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items B, D, E, F, G and H and unfavorable review on items A and C. After consideration, a Motion was made Judge Sagebiel, seconded by Judge Evans approval of the Committee’s recommendation. The Motion carried unanimously. Next, Mr. Harris stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items I – O. After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Evans, seconded by Mayor Ramirez, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously. Next, Mr. Harris stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items P – HHH. After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Ramirez, seconded by Judge Sagebiel, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon the following as continuation projects as recommended by the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee:
A. Rape Crisis Center, "Law Enforcement Training." Funding: $100,000 Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.
B. Wilson County, "Violence Against Women Prosecution Program." Funding: $95,808 Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor.
C. Guadalupe County, "Special Prosecution Project." Funding: $60,116 Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.
D. Comal County Family Violence Shelter, "Legal Advocacy Project." Funding: $100,000 Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.
E. Bexar County, "Domestic Violence Against Women." Funding: $99,913 Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.
F. Guadalupe County, "Domestic Violence Against Women." Funding: $96,734 Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor.
G. City of San Antonio, "Crisis Assistance Team." Funding: $99,699 Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.
H. Atascosa County, "Family Violence Unit." Funding: $100,000 Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.
I. City of San Antonio, "Early Intervention for Women in Domestic Violence." Funding: $228,328 Violence Against Women Act, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.
David Harris stated the Committee recommends approval of the continuation projects. After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Sagebiel, seconded by Mr. Albrecht, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon appointments to the Alamo Area Development Corporation.
A Motion was made by Judge Evans, seconded by Judge Sagebiel the appointment of Commissioner John Kight to the AADC Board. The Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.