MINUTES

ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

APRIL 4, 2001

MEMBERS PRESENT                                                                     MEMBERS ABSENT

Commissioner Lyle Larson, Chairman                                              Commissioner Tommy Adkisson

Mayor Marcy Meffert, Vice-Chairman                                              Mr. Porter Dillard

Mr. Edward Albrecht                                                                        Councilman Ed Garza

Commissioner Paul Elizondo                                                    Comm. Cesaero Guadarrama

Judge Richard Evans                                                               Judge Fred Henneke

Judge Carlos Garcia                                                               Judge David Montgomery     

Mayor Patrick Heath                                                                Commissioner Jay Millikin

Commissioner John Kight                                                         Judge Mark Stroeher

Judge Alfred Pawelek                                                                        Councilman Bobby Perez

Ms. Molly Pruitt                                                                         Senator Leticia Van de Putte

Judge Marvin Quinney                                                                        Mayor Ron Dubinski

Judge Jim Sagebiel

Judge Deborah Herber

Mayor Raymond Ramirez                                                            GUESTS PRESENT

ALTERNATES PRESENT                                                         David Carrothers

Mr. Walter Ague

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m.  by Commissioner Lyle Larson. 

Roll Call was taken 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 February 28, 2001 Minutes.

B.      Status Reports:

1.      Grants

2.      Balance Sheet

3.      Income Statement

4.      Recoveries

5.      Board Expenditures

C.      Consider and act upon approval to revise award office supplies Request for Proposal.

D.      Consider and act upon responses to Printing Services Request for Proposal.

E.      Consider and act upon Alamo Area Agency on Aging amended budget.

F.      Consider and act upon request for approval to send work program proposals to the Metropolitan Planning Organization in the amount of $375,000.

G.     Consider and act upon approval of the FY 2001 Commute Solutions Work Plan, Budget and Resolution.

H.      Consider and act upon request to submit a Proposal to the Environmental Protection Agency for the “Clean Air Transportation Communities: Innovative Projects to Improve Air Quality and Reduce Greenhouse Gases” Grant in the amount of $300,000.

I.         Consider and act upon approval of a reciprocal associate membership with Salado Creek Foundation.

J.       Consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Metropolitan Planning Organization:

1.      FY 2001 Carryover funds for the Olmos Park Transportation Management Plan

2.      Revise the project description for the Regional Park and Ride Program Project

A Motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Commissioner Evans 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.       Administrative Assistants

1.       Workforce

2.       Alamo Aging

b.       Regional Access Plan Project Specialist

c.       Administrative Services – Technical Support

d.       Care Giver Initiative Coordinator

Mayor Marcy Meffert stated the Committee recommends approval of the recommendations from Ray Associates on the following:

2.   Consider and act upon approval of Criminal Justice Resolutions.

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends approval to submit a resolution for FY 2002, 2003, and 2004 funding for the Regional Police Training Academy and also to submit a resolution for FY 2000, 2001 funding for Regional Criminal Justice Planning, Coordination and Services, Regional Juvenile Justice Delinquency Program Planning and Regional Youth Criminal Justice Education Program.  The Motion carried unanimously.

3.            Consider and act upon Weatherization contract extension.

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends approval of the AACOG Weatherization contract extension. 

4.            Consider and act upon proposed 2000/2001 Tesoro Operating Expense Reconciliation.

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends forwarding this item to the Board of Directors for approval.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Meffert, seconded by Judge Evans approval of the proposed 2000/2001 Tesoro Operating Expense Reconciliation.  The Motion carried unanimously.

The next item was to consider and act upon approval of Cost Allocation Plan.

Mayor Meffert stated the Committee recommends forwarding this item to the Board of Directors for approval.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Meffert, seconded by Judge Evans approval of the Cost Allocation Plan.  The Motion carried unanimously.

B.      Area Judges

Judge Quinney reported on the Area Judges meeting.  No action required.

C.      Planning and Program

Commissioner Kight reported on the Planning and Program Committee recommendations for membership.  After consideration, a Motion carried unanimously approval of the recommendations for membership. 

D.      Audit Committee

Consider and act upon the financial statements of the Alamo Area Council of Governments for the year ended December 31, 2000.

Mayor Heath stated the Committee recommends approval of the financial statement of the Alamo Area Council of Governments for the year ended December 31, 2000. The Motion carried unanimously.

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

A.      Texas Fiesta Educativa.  “The National Hispanic Center for Disability Center for Disability Technical Assistance (EL CENTRO).”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $2,398,365.

B.      San Antonio Independent School District.  “Program Development and Implementation of ESL Middle School Model.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Education:  $488,835.

C.      Comal County Juvenile Residential Supervision and Treatment Center, Inc.  “Emergency Shelter Grants Program.”  Funding:  U.S. Department of Housing:  $100,000.

D.      University of Incarnate Word.  “Extramural Research Facilities Construction.”  Funding:  National Institute of Health:  $1,429,602.

Mr. Dean Danos stated the Committee recommends approval item A – D.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Evans, seconded by Judge Quinney, favorable review.  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.      Randolph Air Force Base.  “T-6 Training Airfield.”  Type:  Environmental Impact Statement & Finding of No Significant Impact.

B.      City of San Antonio and the Lavaca Neighborhood Association.  “Lavaca Neighborhood Plan.”  Type:  Economic Development and Housing Improvement.

C.      Solar San Antonio, Inc.  “Economic Adjustment Program.”  Type:  Pre-Application to Economic Development Administration:  $100,000.

D.      Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council.  “Public Telecommunications Facilities Program.”  Type:  Construction/Digital TV Conversion:  $802,880.

E.      Karnes County.  “Housing Preservation Grant.”  Type:  Housing Rehabilitation Project:  $100,000.

F.      Peoples State Bank.  “Four Seasons Growers Ltd.”  Type:  USDA-Rural Development Grant:  $450,000.

G.     Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority.  “Research and Planning Grant for Comal County Watershed.”  Type:  Texas Water Development Board:  $65,000.

Mr. David Carrothers stated the Committee recommends consensus to proceed on items A, favorable review on items B, D, E, F and G, and consensus to proceed with recommendation to coordinate with South Texas COGS.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Ramirez approval of the recommendations.  The Motion carried unanimously.

The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the following resolutions as recommended by the Alamo and Bexar Senior Advisory Committees:

A.      Older Americans Month

B.      Ombudsman Day

Mr. Bob Zepeda stated the Committee’s recommend approval of the Older Americans Month and Ombudsman Day resolutions.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Quinney, seconded by Mayor Ramirez approval of the resolutions.  The Motion carried unanimously.

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

A.      Alamo Area Council of Governments, “Regional Purchase of Juvenile Justice Alternatives.”  Funding: $38,168 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

B.      Bexar County Juvenile Probation, “Juvenile Justice Alternatives.”  Funding:  $68,108 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

C.      Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center, “Amigos in Mediation.”  Funding: $50,115 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

D.      Good Samaritan Center, “Decisions for Youth.”  Funding: $28,944 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

E.      JOVEN, “Children’s Early Developmental Intervention Program II.”  Funding: $35,605 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

F.      San Antonio Area Council of Girl Scouts, “San Antonio East Side Expansion.”  Funding: $18,619 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

G.     Comal County Juvenile Probation, “Juvenile Justice Alternatives.” Funding: $3,833 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

H.      Seguin Youth Services, “La Casa De Mi Abuela.” Funding: $14,186 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

I.         Seguin Youth Services, “Children of Incarcerated Parents.” Funding: $26,120 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

J.       Hill Country Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, “Project Follow Me.” Funding: $9,591 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

K.      Kerr County Juvenile Board, “Juvenile Behavioral Transition Program.” Funding: $27,306 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

L.       JOVEN, “Children’s Early Development Intervention.” Funding: $23,787 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

M.     Boys Club of San Antonio, “Smart Moves.” Funding: $14,735 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

N.      George Gervin Youth Center, “Cares Program.” Funding: $73,880 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

O.     George Gervin Youth Center, “Second Chance.” Funding: $88,148 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

P.      Communities in Schools of Comal County, “Cool Cats Middle School Project.” Funding: $26,834 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

Q.     Comal County Juvenile Residential Treatment, “Retain Program.” Funding: $30,453 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

R.      Comal County Juvenile Residential Treatment, “Community Activities Program.” Funding: $28,946 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

S.      Seguin Youth Services, “Community Outreach.” Funding: $53,599 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

T.       Seguin Youth Services, “Choices Program.” Funding: $47,652 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

U.      City of Boerne, “School Resource Officer.” Funding: $15,182 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

V.      Alamo Area Council of Governments, “Regional Youth Criminal Justice Education.” Funding: $75,653 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

W.    Alamo Area Council of Governments, “Regional Police Academy.” Funding: $725,966 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

X.       Center for Juvenile Management, “Parent to Parent.” Funding: $23,605 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

Y.      Center for Juvenile Management, “Peer Mediation Training Project.” Funding: $37,084 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

Z.       Bexar County Adult Probation, “Fugitive Apprehension Program.” Funding: $18,816 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

AA. George Gervin Youth Center, “Future Builders Program.” Funding: $84,096 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

BB. Guadalupe County DA’s, “Special Prosecution Court.” Funding: $47,611 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

CC. Avance, “Responsible Adolescent Parenting.” Funding: $162,051 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

DD. Boys/Girls Club of the Texas Hill Country, “Inroads Counseling.” Funding: $59,400 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

EE. Canyon Lake Community Youth Recreation Center, “Kids in Safe Surroundings.” Funding: $65,040 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

FF.  Good Samaritan Center, “Journey to Adulthood.” Funding: $103,989 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

GG.JOVEN, “Poder de Mujeres.” Funding: $67,651 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

HH. Milagritos Inc., “Milagritos Program.” Funding: $72,111 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

II.       Southwest Winners Foundations Inc., “Young Winners Leadership Training Program.” Funding: $132,139 JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

JJ.    Atascosa Boxing Club, “Youth Boxing Against Drugs.” Funding: $122,089 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

KK. Center for Juvenile Management, “Families and Schools Working Together Again.” Funding: $116,856 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

LL.   Center for Successful Fathering, “SA Metroplex Father Involvement in Education.” Funding: $112,118 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

MM.           Connections, “Safety Program, North.” Funding: $83,485 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

NN. Connections, “Safety Program, West.” Funding: $90,455 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

OO.Downtown Youth Center, “JUMP, Juvenile Mentoring Program.” Funding: $65,565 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

PP. Judson ISD, “Academy for Continuing Education.” Funding: $252,225 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice,  Office of the Governor.

QQ.Judson ISD, “Project YES Juvenile Mentoring.” Funding: $84,477 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

RR. Judson ISD, “Rocket Blast-off for Character Count.” Funding: $66,084 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

SS. Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, ISD, “Junior High School Resource/Police Officers.” Funding:  $70,348 SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

TT.   Bexar County Sheriff’s Dept., “Cold Case Unit.” Funding: $241,809 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

UU. Bexar County Adult Probation, “Fugitive Apprehension and Restitution Expansion of

                   Services.” Funding: $88,020 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

VV. Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, “Elder Fraud Task Force.” Funding: $200,077 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

WW.         Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, “Community Education Program.” Funding: $11,016 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

XX.   Center for Juvenile Management, “Parent to Parent.” Funding: $116,518 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

YY. Communities in Schools, “Bexar County Juvenile Justice Academy Project.” Funding: $38,039 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

ZZ.   Guadalupe County Attorney’s Office, “Criminal Justice Project.” Funding: $120,662 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

AAA.         JOVEN, “Creating the Vision.” Funding: $67,125 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

BBB.         Visionworks Inc., “At-risk and In Crisis Youth & Family Program.” Funding: $123,242 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

CCC.         Karnes County, “CJIS Equipment and Software Purchase.” Funding: $112,500 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

DDD.         Wilson County, “Equipment Purchase.” Funding: $500,000 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

EEE.         City of Live Oak, “In Car Video Camera System.” Funding: $9,675 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor

FFF.          City of Leon Valley, “2 Radio Consoles.” Funding: $10,000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT, Criminal Justice,  Office of the Governor

GGG.       City of Somerset, “Miscellaneous Equipment.” Funding: $10,000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor

HHH.         City of Converse, “Rescue Phone, Varda Surveillance.” Funding: $8,074.25 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor

III.       Bandera County Sheriff, “2 Radar/Speed Monitoring Trailers.” Funding: $10,000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor

JJJ. City of Fair Oaks Ranch, “3 Base Stations 3 Hand Held Radios.” Funding: $9,991 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor

KKK.         City of Hill Country Village, “Bumpers, File Server, Divider Lights, etc.” Funding: $10,000, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor

LLL.            City of Hill Country Village, “Bumpers, File Server, Divider Lights, etc.” Funding: $10,000, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor

MMM.      City of Schertz, “Lap Top Computers/Software.” Funding: $10,000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor.

NNN.         City of Cibolo, “2 In Car Video Equipment.” Funding: $7,983 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor

OOO.       City of Jourdanton, “Audio/Visual Equipment.” Funding: $10,000 Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor

PPP.         Northside ISD, “Middle School Drug Prevention & School Safety.” Funding: $363,588 Safe & Drug Free Schools, Federal

QQQ.       Karnes/Wilson Juvenile Probation “Elite Program.” Funding: $577,749 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse

RRR.         Office of Court Administration “Cluster Collection Pilot Program.” Funding: $35,475 Planning 421, Criminal Justice, Office of the Governor

SSS.         Center for Health Care Services “Level IV Outpatient/Pharmacotherapy.” Funding: $1,135,272 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse

TTT.            Connections ”Safety Programs and Guadalupe-Comal Council Project.” Funding: $821,171 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse

UUU.         City of San Antonio “Neighborhood Conferencing & Start Program.” Funding: $404,116 Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant

VVV.         Presa Community Center “Court in Schools.”  Funding: $140,149 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse

WWW.   Presa Community Center  “Coalition for Legislative Advocacy.”  Funding: $121,415 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse

XXX.            San Antonio Fighting Back  “Circles of San Antonio-Bexar County.” Funding: $913,320 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse

YYY.         City of Kerrville  “216 Judicial District Narcotics Task Force.” Funding: $442,824 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse

ZZZ.            Bexar County Juvenile Board/Juvenile Probation  “Youth Prevention Intervention Services.” Funding: $1,190,350 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse

AAAA.    The Patrician Movement  “Prevention/Intervention Services: Youth & Adult In-Patient and Out-Patient Services.” Funding: $1,135,272 Texas Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse

Aurora Gonzales stated the Committee recommends approval of continued funding on items A – BB., favorable review upon receipt of corrected target population to reflect the correct age group of participants on item CC, favorable review upon receipt of budget amendment to reflect program income from the membership fees collected on item DD, unfavorable review due to ineligible activities under TAC section 3.2 Grantees may not use CJD funds or program income for proselytizing or sectarian worship on item EE, favorable review upon receipt of corrected target population to reflect the correct age groups of participants on item FF, favorable review upon receipt of cooperative working agreements from SAISD superintendent on item GG, favorable review upon receipt of corrected budget to reflect fringe at 7.65% on item HH, favorable review upon receipt of corrected budget by deleting administrative staff and adding 2% to indirect costs on item II,  unfavorable review due to CJAC bylaws section 8.8, CJAC right to request additional information, failure to comply may result in not recommended for funding on item KK, favorable review upon receipt of cooperative working agreements from school districts targeted in the project on item LL, favorable review upon receipt of cooperative working agreements from SAISD superintendent on item OO, unfavorable review due to CJAC bylaws section 8.8, CJAC right to request additional information, failure to comply may result in not recommended for funding on item XX, favorable review upon receipt of new application cover-sheet reflecting three year commitment on item YY, favorable review upon receipt of cooperative working agreements from SAISD and Harlandale ISD on item AAA, favorable review upon receipt of revised budget reflecting the addition of fringe benefits to personnel on item BBB, favorable review on items JJ, MM, NN, PP – WW, ZZ, CCC, DDD, EEE – AAAA.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Ramirez approval of the recommendations from the Criminal Justice Planning Committee.  The Motion carried unanimously.

The next item was to consider and act upon resolution as recommended by the Housing & Weatherization Advisory Committee in support of “Fair Housing Month.” 

Mr. Ernie Lopez stated the Committee recommends approval of the resolution in support of “Fair Housing Month.”  After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Sagebiel, seconded by Mayor Ramirez approval of the resolution.  The Motion carried unanimously.

The next item was to consider and act upon nominations for the NARC Tom Bradley Award.

A Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Meffert to nominate Judge Sagebiel for the NARC Tom Bradley Award.  The Motion carried unanimously.

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

 _____________________                                                          ___________________

Commissioner Lyle Larson                                                       Al J. Notzon III

Chairman                                                                                  Executive Director