ITEM #5.A.
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Mayor Marcy Meffert, Chair Commissioner Tommy Adkisson
Mayor Raymond Ramirez, Vice-Chair Councilman Enrique Barrera
Judge Jim Barden Councilman Roger Flores
Judge Diana Bautista Porter Dillard
Commissioner Paul Elizondo Mayor Gerald Dubinski
Judge Richard Evans Councilman Ron Segovia
Judge Carlos Garcia Commissioner Bill Williams
Commissioner Cesareo Guadarrama
Mayor Patrick Heath GUESTS PRESENT
Judge Alger Kendall
Commissioner John Kight Gerald Adams
Michael Korus David Harris
Commissioner Jay Millikin James Tart
Molly Pruitt
Judge Marvin Quinney STAFF PRESENT
Trip Ruckman
Judge Donald Schraub Al J. Notzon III
Judge Mark Stroeher Gloria Arriaga
Dean Danos
ALTERNATES PRESENT Claude Guerra
Rose Jackson
Wil Trujillo
Gilbert Laredo
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 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.
Mr. Gerald Adams made a presentation to the board members on Homeland Security.
The next item was to consider the following items on the consent agenda.
A. Consider and act upon approval of the August 27, 2003 Minutes.
B. Consider and act upon the following status reports:
1. Grants
2. Recoveries
3. Income Statement
4. Balance Sheet
5. Board Expenditures
6. Aging Software
C. Consider and act upon approval of membership renewal to the Austin San Antonio Corridor Council in the amount of $500.00 for one year.
D. Consider and act upon submitting to the Governor’s Office AACOG’s Salary Schedule as required by Local Government Code 391.0117.
E. Consider and act upon approval of 2004 AACOG Holiday Schedule.
F. Consider and act authorization to use reverse auction for obtaining pricing for AACOG phone system.
G. Consider and act upon changes to Software, Internet and E-mail policies for AACOG.
H. Consider and act upon authorization to purchase a new vehicle for the Weatherization program.
I. Consider and act upon approval for the Executive Director to extend two temporary positions for a time period not to exceed seven months within the Department of Natural Resources/Transportation.
J. Consider and act upon approval for the Executive Director to contract with the San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 Unified Planning Work Program.
K. Consider and act upon approval of the following:
1. Hire a part-time 9-1-1 Database Specialist
2. AACOG/MAI Router Service Agreements
3. 9-1-1 Resale Agreement with Broadlink Telecom, LLC
L. Consider and act upon authorization to purchase five mobile data terminals for the Law Enforcement Academy.
M. Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Alamo Area Agency on Aging:
1. Budget revisions
2. Additional vendor applications
3. FY 04 Provisional Budget
N. Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Bexar Area Agency on Aging:
1. FY 04 Provisional Budget
2. Fifth FY03 Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP-formerly USDA)
3. FY 04 Access and Family Caregiver Support Program Vendors
O. Consider and act upon the following as recommended by Rural Public Transportation:
1. Authorization for the Executive Director to enter into contracts and funding allocations for FY 2004- 5311 Rural Public Services with Community Council South Central Texas, Medina County Public Transportation and Rainbow Senior Center.
2. Authorization for the Executive Director to purchase vehicles, radios and other equipment from Dietert Public Transportation, Medina County Public Transportation and Community Council South Central Texas.
P. Consider and act upon authorization for the Executive Director to participate with the National Government of Italy, the University of Missouri, and the VS Composites in applying for a U.S. Department of Energy Grant to demonstrate hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure technology.
A motion was made by Mayor Ramirez, seconded by Judge Garcia 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 authorization to utilize GovAssets4Sale for auction of surplus equipment and furniture.
2. Consider and act upon approval of the Executive Director to contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for fiscal years 2004 and 2005.
3. Consider and act upon authorization to purchase two police training vehicles.
4. Consider and act upon approval of a resolution to submit an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for funds for the 2004-2005 Solid Waste Program.
5. Consider and act upon Audit Fees for 2003.
6. Consider and act upon the creation of an Accounting Specialist (50% Rural Transportation, 50% Admin).
Mayor Ramirez stated the Committee recommends approval of the items recommended by the Management Committee. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
B. Air Improvement Resources Executive Committee
Commissioner Millikin reported on the AirCo committee meeting. No action required.
C. Area Judges
Judge Garcia reported on the Area Judges committee meeting recommending approval for the Executive Director to submit an application to TXDOT to purchase a Type III vehicle and maintenance through the 5310 Grant for Elderly and Disabled Persons with Disabilities for FY 2004 for an amount not to exceed $90,000. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
D. Planning and Program
Commissioner Kight stated the Committee recommends approval of committee memberships to the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, Economic and Environmental Review Committee and the Rural Public Transportation Advisory Committee. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
E. Alamo Area Housing Finance Corporation
Judge Garcia reported on the Alamo Area Housing Finance Corporation meeting. No action required.
F. Bylaws Committee
Mayor Ramirez stated the Bylaws Committee met and reviewed the Board membership and recommends that Mayor Heath’s membership to the Board continues due his appointment as President on the TARC Board. After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.
G. TARC 2004 Conference Committee
Ms. Arriaga stated the Committee would meet next month.
The next item was to consider and act upon approval of the following as recommended by the Economic Development Environmental Review Committee:
A. Accion Texas, Inc. “Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals Growing Businesses & Creating Jobs.” Funding: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: $499,813.
B. Bexar County. “Water & Wastewater treatment plant projects.” Funding: Community Development Block Grant Program Fund: $432,386.
C. Comal County. “Village West Boat Ramp at Canyon Lake.” Funding: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department- Fish Restoration: $495,000.
D. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. “Wildlife Restoration.” Funding: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department-Hunter Education Program: $1,750,000.
E. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. “Bexar County Karst Habitat Land Acquisition Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.” Funding: U.S. Department of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service: $5,000,000.
F. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. “Target Ranges Program-Wildlife Restoration.” Funding: U.S. Department of Interior-Fish & Wildlife Service: $200,000.
G. Business & Industry Lending, Inc. “Republic Plastics, Ltd. Loan Guarantee Request.” Funding: United States Department of Agriculture/Rural Development: $2,950,000.
H. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. "Non-Point Source Implementation Grants," Funding: Environmental Protection Agency: $4,616,153.
Claude Guerra stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A through H. After consideration, a Motion was made by Mr. Ruckman, seconded by Mayor Ramirez, 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. Bexar County Juvenile Probation Dept., “Bexar County Juvenile Drug Court”. Funding: $146,520.00 Funding Source: Criminal Justice Division -Drug Court Program (State).
B. Family Service of San Antonio, Inc., “Foundation for Learning Grants Program”. Funding: $224,083.00 Funding Source: US Dept. of Education.
C. JOVEN, “Dept. of Health and Human Services-Capacity Building Program”. Funding: $49,835.00 Funding Source: Administration for Children & Families.
D. San Antonio Independent School District, “Si Se Puede”. Funding: $376,932.00 Funding Source: US Dept. of Education.
E. Texas Fiesta Educativa, “Project P.O.D.E.R. Parent Training and Information Center”. Funding: $432,085.00 Funding Source: US Dept. of Education.
David Harris stated the Committee recommends favorable review. After consideration, a motion was made by Mayor Heath, seconded by Commissioner Elizondo, favorable review. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon the elimination of the Years of Commitment for Violence Against Women Act, Safe and Drug Free Schools, Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, Title V, and 421 State Criminal Justice Planning funds effective in funding year 2003.
David Harris stated the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee recommends the elimination of the Years of Commitment for Violence Against Women Act, Safe and Drug Free Schools, Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention , Title V, and 421 State Criminal Planning funds effective in funding year 2003. 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 recommendation from the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) on the Landfill Gas Project at the Covel Gardens Landfill.
James Tart stated the Committee recommends approval of the Landfill Gas Project at the Covel Gardens Landfill. After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Commissioner Millikin approval of the Landfill Gas Project. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon adopting a resolution recognizing October 30, 2003 as National Weatherization Day.
Ms. Rose Jackson stated staff recommends approval of a resolution recognizing October 30, 2003 as National Weatherization Day. After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Evans, seconded by Mayor Heath approval of the resolution. The Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider and act upon proposed 2004 Board of Directors meeting dates.
Mr. Notzon stated staff prepared a list of the meeting dates for 2004 and recommended that the Board member review it for any possible conflicts. This item will be placed on next month’s agenda for final approval.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.