ITEM #4.A.

MINUTES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MAY 22, 2002

MEMBERS PRESENT                                                             MEMBERS ABSENT

Mayor Marcy Meffert, Chairman                                                 Porter Dillard

Mayor Raymond Ramirez, Vice-Chair                                         Judge Richard Evans

Edward Albrecht                                                                       Councilman Enrique Barrera

Commissioner Tommy Adkisson                                                Judge David Montgomery

Mayor Gerald Dubinski                                                              Judge Deborah Herber

Commissioner Paul Elizondo                                                    Councilman John Sanders

Commissioner Cesareo Guadarrama

Mayor Patrick Heath

Judge Fred Henneke

Commissioner John Kight                                                         GUESTS PRESENT

Trip Ruckman

Commissioner Jay Millikin                                                        Toni Van Buren

Judge Alfred Pawelek                                                                David Carrothers

Molly Pruitt                                                                               Ed Summers

Judge Marvin Quinney

Judge Jim Sagebiel

Commissioner Jack Shanklin                                                    STAFF PRESENT

Judge Mark Stroeher

Senator Leticia Van de Putte                                                     Al Notzon

                                                                                              Gloria Arriaga

ALTERNATES PRESENT                                                         Dean Danos             

                                                                                              David Kruse

Ed Chandler, COSA                                                              

Jennifer Perales, Bexar County

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Mayor Marcy Meffert.

Roll call was taken and a quorum established.

Next, 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 April 24, 2002 Minutes.

B.      Consider and act upon the following status reports:

a.  Grants

b.  Recoveries

c.  Income Statement

d.  Balance Sheet

e.  Board Expenditures

C.      Consider and act upon Membership Renewal with the Texas Municipal League in the amount of $500.00 for one year.

D.      Consider and act upon approval to submit a grant application to Southwestern Bell Corporation (SBC) Foundation for a technology grant in the amount of $25,000.

E.      Consider and Act Upon a Request to Submit a Continuation Proposal to the Texas Department of Transportation for the Commute Solutions Work Program for the Fiscal Year 2002 in the Amount of $206,000.

F.      Consider and act approval of the Administrative Services Technician job description.

G.     Consider and act upon approval of Amendments to the FY 2002-2004 Transportation Improvement Program – TRACS Review.

A Motion was made by Mayor Ramirez, seconded by Mr. Albrecht approval of the items on the consent agenda except for D and F.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

David Kruse discussed item D requesting approval to submit a grant application to Southwestern Bell Corporation (SBC) Foundation for a technology grant in the amount of $25,000.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Ramirez approval to submit the grant application.  The Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Ms. Arriaga discussed item F. noting that the Management accepted the recommendation of Pay Group 2 to 3.    Ms. Arriaga indicated that staff reviewed the recommendation and it appeared that some of the duties and years of experience required were not taken into consideration and the job description was re-reviewed by Ray Associates.   Staff is recommending the recommendation from Ray Associates of a pay group 8  - $25,464.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mayor Ramirez approval of the recommendation from Ray Associates.  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 as recommended by the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee:

a.  Approval of Vendor for Adult Day Care

b.  Responses to the Request for Proposal for Caregiver Initiative Funding

Mayor Ramirez stated the Committee recommends La Estrella Adult Day Care and to fund $60,000 with a 25% match to La Estrella Adult Day Care and to fund $40,000 with 25% match to Alzheimer’s Association – South Texas Chapter for Caregiver Capacity Building Grant.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

2.      Consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee:

a.       Community Council South Central Texas request to transfer $76,975 from the nutrition programs to capital equipment.

Mayor Ramirez stated the Committee recommends authorizing Community Council South Central Texas to utilize $10,975 for kitchen equipment upgrades and replacement and to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate all points of the staff’s recommendation in particular the amount of $66,000 to be used to purchase three to five vehicles.  The Committee also recommends a Memorandum of Understanding between AACOG and Community Council South Central Texas outlining all the points negotiated for Nutrition Services.  The Board of Directors also recommended including Frio County in the purchase of a vehicle once funds are available.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

b.       Additions to the vendor list for caregiver

Mayor Ramirez started the Committee recommends approval to add three additional vendors for the Caregiver Support Program:  Care Inn of Seguin, Karnes County Adult Day Care and Ramhla, Inc. of Hondo.  After consideration,  the Motion carried unanimously.

c.       Responses to the Request for Proposal for Caregiver Initiative Funding

Mayor Ramirez stated the Committee recommends approval.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

3.      Consider and act upon authorization for the Executive Director to respond to the Alamo Workforce Development, Inc. Request for Proposal for the Workforce Investment Act Youth Services.

Mayor Ramirez stated the Committee recommends authorizing the Executive Director to respond to the Alamo Workforce Development, Inc. Request for Proposals for the Workforce Investment Act Youth Services in the amount of $620,000.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

4.      Consider and act upon authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a joint venture agreement with San Antonio River Authority for Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA) funds.

The AACOG Board of Directors recommended authorizing the Executive Director to submit a joint application on behalf of the AACOG region with the San Antonio River Authority for Federal Emergency Management Assistance funds for flood control mitigation with the condition that the member governments involved in the application have the opportunity to review and comment before the application is submitted.  The Board of Directors also recommended that this item be ratified at the June 12, 2002 meeting. 

B.      Air Improvement Resources Committee

Mayor Heath reported that the Air Improvement Resources Committee did not meet this month and their next meeting will be on June 12, 2002.

C.      Area Judges

Judge Pawelek stated the Area Judges met and recommends approval of a resolution on colonias funding.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

D.      9-1-1 Area Judges

Judge Pawelek stated the 9-1-1 Area Judges met and approved the Strategic Plan for 2004-2005 and a resolution in support of 9-1-1 coordinators.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

E.      Alamo Area Development Corporation

Mayor Ramirez stated the Alamo Area Development Corporation met and reviewed the Strategic Plan.  No action required.

F.      Community Affairs

1.      Regional Citizen inside Bexar County

2.      Regional Citizen outside Bexar County

3.      Regional Corporate Project

4.      Regional Community Project

Molly Pruitt reported that the Community Affairs committee met and reviewed the nominations for the above mentioned.  The Committee recommends Bill Slivka as the Regional Citizen outside Bexar County and Stephanie Lopez as the Regional Citizen inside Bexar County.  Ms. Pruitt stated that the Committee recommends not awarding a Regional Corporate Project and Regional Community Project this year because the nominees did not meet the criteria required for the awards.  After consideration, the Motion carried unanimously.

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

A.      University of Texas Health Science Center-School of Nursing, “Cancer-Related Risk Behavior in College Youth”. Funding: $1,193,692 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

B.      University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, “Bexar County Action Research for the Community”. Funding: $1,328,805 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

C.      University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, “South Texas Family AIDS Network”. Funding: $1,140,966 Health Resources and Services Administration

D.      University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, “FAMILIAS EN ACCION: Educating and Changing Communities”. Funding: $1,308,398 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

E.      University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, “Enhancing Preventative Services for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions”. Funding: $1,206,843 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

F.      University of the Incarnate Word, “RR-00-002 Extramural Research Facilities Construction UIW South Texas Center for Disease Ecology”. Funding: $2,596,521 National Institutes of Health

G.     Karnes County Juvenile Board, “Karnes County Aftercare Program (K-CAP)”. Funding: $210,845 Governor’s Office – Criminal Justice Division

H.      Southwest Texas State University, “Texas Narcotics Control Program (TNCP)”. Funding: $121,784 Governor’s Office – Criminal Justice Division

I.         Southwest Network of Youth Services, “Runaway and Homeless Youth” Funding: $258,850 Administration for Children and Families

J.       Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, “TABC Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Program Block Grant”. Funding: $ 388,008 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

K.      El Centro del Barrio, “Community Health Canter Early Treatment for HIV Services”. Funding: $1,774,206 US Department of Health and Human Services

L.       El Centro del Barrio, “Title V FFS, Title XX and Primary Health Care”.  Funding: $394,771 Texas Department of Health

M.     Benedictine Ministries, “Refunding Application – 2^nd Year”. Funding: $675,100 United States Department of Health and Human Services

N.      Healy-Murphy, “Life Enhancement and Preparation Project (LEAP)”. Funding: $291,611 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

O.     City of San Antonio, “Single Portal Entry – web-based access to seamless child system”. Funding: $1,499,835 Department of Community Initiatives

Toni Van Buren stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A through O.   Judge Henneke inquired if any of the outlining counties have been contacted on this project.  Toni Van Buren indicated that the Committee recommended that this is done and once the program is in place in Bexar County.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Judge Henneke, seconded by Mayor Ramirez, favorable review on items A through N and favorable review with the condition that the balance of the region be contacted on item O.  After consideration, 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 Kenedy.  “Kenedy City Park Improvements.”  Type:  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department – Small Community Grants Program.  Funding:  $50,000.

B.      City of Stockdale.  “Stockdale City Park Improvements.”  Type:  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department – Small Community Grants Program.  Funding:  $50,000.

C.      City of Falls City.  “Veterans Park Development.”  Type:  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department – Small Community Grants Program.  Funding:  $19,040.

D.      City of Cibolo.  “Deer Creek Park Project.”  Type:  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department – Small Community Grants Program. Funding:  $50,000.

E.      Department of the Army, Fort Sam Houston.  “Fort Sam Houston, Camp Bullis and Canyon Lake Recreation Area Master Plan.”  Type:  Final programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.

F.      Eagle Ridge Ltd.  “Eagle Ridge Apartments Multi-Family Housing Project.”  Type:  Housing and Urban Development – Mortgage Insurance.  Funding:  $13,455,600.

G.     Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.  “State Grants for Reimbursement of Small Water Systems.”  Type:  Environmental Protection Agency/Safe Water Drinking Act.  Funding:  $9,642,860.

David Carrothers stated the Committee recommends favorable review on items A through D and F and Consensus to Proceed on item E.  Mr. Carrothers stated the Committee also recommended to table item G. until next month.  After consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Elizondo, seconded by Mr. Ruckman to accept the Committee’s recommendation.  The Motion carried unanimously.

The next item was to consider and act upon approval of a resolution in support of Home Ownership Month.

A Motion was made by Judge Sagebiel, seconded by Commissioner Guadarrama approval of a resolution in support of Home Ownership Month.  The Motion carried unanimously.

Presentation by San Antonio Local Development Corporation.

Mr. Ed Summers of the San Antonio Local Development Corporation made presentation to the Board of Directors.

The next item was an Executive Session to discuss the Executive Director’s Merit Increase.

The Committee recommends a merit raise of 5% effective 5/22/02 and a cost of living which would be same as other employees receive effective January 2003 as determined when the budget is approved.  The COLA would be on current salary as of December 31, 2002.  The Motion carried unanimously.

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