ITEM #5.A.
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
MARCH 26, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Mayor Marcy Meffert, Chairman Councilman Enrique Barrera
Mayor Raymond Ramirez, Vice-Chairman Porter Dillard
Judge Diana Bautista Mayor Gerald Dubinski
Commissioner Paul Elizondo Judge Carlos Garcia
Judge Richard Evans Commissioner Lyle Larson
Commissioner Cesareo Guadarrama Commissioner Jay Millikin
Mayor Patrick Heath Molly Pruitt
Judge Alger Kendall Trip Ruckman
Commissioner John Kight Councilman John Sanders
Michael Korus Judge Mark Stroeher
Mayor Marcy Meffert Senator Leticia Van de Putte
Judge Marvin Quinney
Mayor Raymond Ramirez
Commissioner Bill Williams
GUESTS PRESENT
Santos Fraga
Ed Chandler, COSA Lorrie Remick
Commissioner Jim Wolverton Toni Van Buren
Commissioner Beverly Keller
Al Notzon
Gloria Arriaga
Dean Danos
Aurora Sanchez
Blanca Tapia
Carol Zernial
Melissa Pulido
Mayor Marcy Meffert called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken and a quorum established.
There were no citizens to be heard.
Next, Mr. Notzon gave his Executive Director’s Report.
The next item was to consider the following on the consent agenda.
A. Consider and act upon approval of the February 26, 2003 Minutes.
B. Consider and act upon approval of the following Status Reports:
1. Grants
2. Recoveries
3. Balance Sheet
4. Income Statement
5. Board Expenditures
C. Consider and act upon renewal on the following Request for Proposals:
1. Digital Copiers
2. Office Supply and Printing Contracts
D. Consider and act upon amending the Pay Schedule for AACOG.
E. Consider and act upon approval of the Texas Association of Regional Councils dues for 2003 in the amount of $17,720.01.
F. Consider and act upon the following items as recommended by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging:
1. Authorization of FY 03 Allocations
2. Authorization to allocate up to $20,000 for new Client Tracking Software to replace AIM.
3. Authorization of proposed vendor for Access and Assistance and Family Caregiver Support Program
G. Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Alamo Area Agency on Aging:
1. Authorization to develop a senior directory for an amount not to exceed $10,000.
2. Authorization to purchase a replacement reporting system in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
3. Approval of funding formula
4. Authorization to place a RFP for Caregiver Education and Training.
H. Consider and act upon evaluation of Weatherization respondents to the RFP.
I. Consider and act upon approval of the following:
1. Authorization for the Executive Director to renew and approve the AACOG 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) Service Maintenance Agreements and upgrade the existing systems to include mapping capabilities.
2. Authorization to submit a Public Safety Foundation of America Grant Application in the amount of $250,000 for the purpose of developing GIS Mapping for 9-1-1 Wireless Calls.
J. Consider and act upon proposed MPO Unified Planning Work Program for FY 2004-2006.
K. Consider and act upon authorization to expend $10,000 for advertising of the Commute Solutions program through KONO FM’s business magazine.
L. Consider and act upon authorization to request from San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization inclusion of Alamo Area Commute Solutions Program in the Transportation Improvement Program Budget for FY 2004, 2005 and 2006.
M. Consider and act upon authorization to submit a grant to the Edgewood ISD in the amount of $18,000 for Demographic Study.
N. Consider and act upon authorization for the Alamo Area Council of Governments Regional Transit (ART) to be the transportation provider in Atascosa, Frio, Gillespie, Karnes and Wilson counties.
O. Consider and act upon approval of the following positions:
1. Workforce
a. Workforce Budget Analyst
b. Workforce Senior Manager
c. Workforce Office Supervisor
d. Lead Child Care Resources Liaison
e. Lead Child Care Provider Liaison
f. Child Care Administrative Assistant
2. Rural Transportation
a. Lead Van Driver
P. Consider and act upon AACOG Law Enforcement Instructor compensation.
Q. Consider and act upon authorization to distribute FY02 Carryover funds for Alamo Area Agency on Aging.
R. Consider and act upon AACOG cost allocation plan.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Commissioner Guadarrama approval of the items on the consent agenda.
The next item was to consider approval of the following Committee Reports:
A. Audit Committee
Consider and act upon approval of the 2002 Audit.
Santos Fraga and Lorrie Remick discussed the 2002 AACOG Audit. Commissioner Guadarrama stated the Committee recommends approval of the 2002 AACOG Audit as presented. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
B. Management Committee
Mayor Ramirez stated that the Management Committee items were covered under the consent agenda.
C. Air Improvement Resources Advisory Committee
Mayor Heath reported on the Air Improvement Resources Advisory Committee meeting. No action required.
D. Planning and Program Committee
Commissioner Kight reported on the Planning and Program and recommends approval of membership to the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, Rural Public Transportation Advisory Committee and the Economic Development and Environmental Review Committee for 2003. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
E. Area Judges Committee
Judge Evans reported on the Area Judges Committee meeting. No action required.
F. 9-1-1 Area Judges Committee
Judge Kendall reported on the 9-1-1 Area Judges Committee meeting. No action required.
The next item was to consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Regional Health and Human Services Advisory Committee:
A. Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, “Community Project Planning”. Funding: $62,728 Funding Source: Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission.
B. Presa Community Center, “San Antonio Universities and Colleges United”. Funding: $77,723 Funding Source: Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission.
C. Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research, “Research Infrastructure”. Funding: $3,096,536 Funding Source: National Institute of Health.
D. Southwest National Primate Research Center, “RR-03-040 Multipurpose NonHuman Primate Building”. Funding: $3,932,735 Funding Source: National Institute of Health.
E. Texas Organ Sharing Alliance, “Increasing Organ Donation Among Non- and Semi-Acculturated Hispanics”. Funding: $178,500 Funding Source: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
F. The University of Texas at Austin, “Latino Families Perceptions and Expectations of the Special Education Process”. Funding: $75,000 Funding Source: U.S. Dept. of Education.
G. The University of Texas at Austin, “Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services for Hispanic/Latino Children with Mental Illness (CLASH-CMI)”. Funding: $75,000 Funding Source: U.S. Dept. of Education.
H. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, “South Texas Family AIDS Network”. Funding: $1,284,503 Funding Source: Health Resources and Services Association.
I. University of the Incarnate Word, “Sharing Our Support: A Campus/Community Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking”. Funding: $21,994 Funding Source: Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission.
Toni Van Buren stated the Committee recommends favorable review of items A through I. After consideration, a Motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Judge Evans, favorable review. 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. City of Stockdale. “Stockdale City Park Improvements.” Funding: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department – Texas Recreation & Parks Account: $100,000.
B. City of Jourdanton. “Jourdanton City Park Improvements.” Funding: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department – Texas Recreation & Parks Account: $100,000.
C. City of Kenedy. “Kenedy City Park Improvements.” Funding: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department – Texas Recreation & Parks Account: $100,000.
D. Southside Villas B, Ltd. “Southside Villas Apartments Multi-family low income housing loan.” Funding: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development 2201(d)(4): $12,300,000.
E. George Gervin Youth Center, Inc. “Shelter Services for homeless youth and their families emergency shelter grants program.” Funding: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: $100,000.
David Carrothers stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A through E. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Guadarrama, seconded by Judge Evans, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously. Next, Mr. Carrothers stated the Committee recommends favorable review with the condition that the agency looks into the possibility of accessing workforce funding for childcare.
After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Guadarrama, seconded by Mayor Heath 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 Bexar Senior Advisory Committee:
A. Asociacion Nacional Pro Personas Mayores. “Senior Community Service Employment Program.” Funding: U.S. Department of Labor: $25,599,792.
B. National Indian Council on Aging. “Senior Community Service Employment Program.” Funding: $929,890.
Carol Zernial stated the Committee recommends approval of items A and B. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Adkisson, seconded by Judge Evans, approval of the recommendations from the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee:
A. Bexar County Juvenile Probation Dept., “Juvenile Justice Information System Procurement”. Funding: $916,853 Funding Source: Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grants.
B. City of San Antonio-Youth Services Division, “Strive Together to Achieve Rewarding Tomorrows (START)”. Funding: $259,956 Funding Source: Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Fund.
C. Bexar County, “Safe Haven - Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange”. Funding: $349,941 Funding Source: U.S. Dept. of Justice.
D. Bexar County Sheriff's Office, “Minors in Possession”. Funding: $48,119 Funding Source: Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission.
E. City of Kerrville Finance Division, “216th Judicial District Narcotics Task Force”. Funding: $442,824 Funding Source: U.S. Dept. of Justice.
F. Consider and act upon Priority Ranking sheet for Victims of Crime Act and Violence Against Women Act.
Aurora Sanchez stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A through E and approval of the priority ranking sheet for Victims of Crime Act and Violence Against Women Act. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Commissioner Adkisson for approval of the Committee’s recommendation. The Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.