Brownsville Community! Improvement Corporation BCIC TypeBEconomicl Development Corn. Furdig Gaahg of4e Prgieote  MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), held on Thursday, March 24, 2016 3:00 P.M., at the BCIC Offices Located at 2424  Village Drive, Suite B, Brownsville, TX 78521. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jesus De La Llata. Jr., Vice Chair Anisa Gonzalez, Secretary Everardo Galvan, Treasurer Commissioner John Villarreal, Board Member Celestino Villarreal, Board Member  Absent: Omar Hernandez, Chair BCIC Staff: Rebeca Castillo, Executive Director Cori Pena, Project Coordinator Joe Vasquez, Project Coordinator Vannessa Villarreal, Project Coordinator Victoria Padron, Administrative Assistant Others Present: Allison Bastian, City Attorney 1. Determination of Quorum 2. Call to Order at 3:05 P.M. 3. Public Comment Period  Commissioner Deborah Portillo, Board Member  Mr.. Jesus De Lal Llata. Jr., Vice Chair, determined that a quorum was present.  Upon determination of quorum, Mr.. Jesus De La Llata. Jr., Vice Chair, called the meeting to order  Mr. Jim Barton expressed concerns regarding the spending of tax payer's money. He mentioned that there was empty city building that could have been used for BCIC offices and made reference to his concern of spending over $46,000 for office relocation purposes.  4. Plaque presentation by the Brownsville Wellness Coalition  The Wellness Coalition presented a recognition plaque to the BCIC Board of Directors for their support and participation in the 2nd Annual Share the Love 5K event that they recently hosted on  February 13, 2016.  03/24/2016 BCIC Board Meeting MINUTES 10 of3    5. E-Civis Presentation  Representatives from the City of Brownsvile-Office of Grants Management and Community Development presented to the BCIC Board of Directors and update on the e-civis portal that  BCIC is funding from FY20161 to FY2018.  For Presentation purposes only, no action was taken.  6. United Brownsville Presented  Rebeca Castillo, Executive Director recommended for this item to be tabled since there was an Commissioner John Villarreal motioned to Table this item. Motion was seconded by Mr. 7. Consideration and Action to Approve the February 11, 2016 & February 29, 2016 Meeting The February 11, 2016 & February 29, 2016 meeting minutes were presented for approval. No Mr. Celestino Villarreal made a motion to approve the February 11, 2016 & February 29, 2016 Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner, John' Villarreal. Motion carried  emergency and representative of United Brownsville was not able to attend.  Celestino Villarreal. Motion carried unanimously.  Minutes  changes or corrections were made.  unanimously.  8. Consideration and Action to Approve the February 2016 Accounts Payables The March 2016 Accounts Payables were presented for approval.  Mr. Celestino Villarreal made a motion to approve the February 2016 Accounts Payables. The motion was seconded by Mr. Everardo Galvan. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Consideration and Action to Approve the February 2016 Financials The February 2016 Financials were presented for approval.  Mr. Celestino Villarreal made ar motion to approve the February 2016 Financials. The motion was  seconded by Commissioner. John' Villarreal. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Consideration and Action to Approve the March 2016 Director's Report The March 2016 Director's Report was presented for approval. wass seconded by Mr. Everardo Galvan. Motion carried unanimously.  Mrs. Anisa Gonzalez made a motion to approve the March 2016 Director's report. The motion 11. Consideration and Action to Approve the funding of the 2016 National Narcotic Detector Dog Mrs. Rebeca Castillo explained that the Brownsville Police Department will be hosting the 2016 National Narcotic Detector Dog Association Policy K-9 conference, which will be having over 200 attendees. Officer Huerta, with Brownsville PD also provided additional information about their efforts and that they were requesting $5,000 from BCIC to support this event.  Association Police K-9 Conference  03/24/2016 BCIC Board Meeting MINUTES 2of3    Mrs. Anisa Gonzalez made a motion to approve this. The motion was seconded by Mr. Celestino 12. Consideration and Action to Approve the Revised Capital Project Guidelines and Application A draft of revised Capital Project guidelines and revised application was presented to the Board of Directors by the BCIC: staff. Staff explained the main purpose was that the guidelines were being presented in policies & procedures format and ai few highlighted sections were the areas where revisions needed to be made. Board of Directors understood the request; however, they did consider that it was best for a committee to be formed that will be able to review the Mr. Celestino Villarreal motioned to table this item and for Mr.. Jesus De Lal Llata, Anisa Gonzalez, and Commissioner. John' Villarreal to form the Capital Project Committee. This committee will be tasked with reviewing the Capital Projects guidelines and application and making revision recommendation to the Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Mrs.  Villarreal. Motion carried unanimously.  guidelines and application.  Anisa Gonzalez. Motion carried unanimously.  13. Board Comments  Mrs. Cori Pena reminded the board of the Barnard Duck Pond Ribbon cutting on 3/29/2016 and Mr. Celestino Villarreal briefly mentioned the opportunity that BCIC staff and some board members were exploring as to streamlining the funding application process via a web based  the Sports Park Tour on 3/29/2016 as well.  portal. 14. Meeting Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 4:19 P.M. Gonzalez. Motioned carried unanimously. Approved this 14th of April,2016. Omar Hernandez, BCIC Chair -  Motioned made by Commissioner John Villarreal. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Anisa  ual Anisa Gonzalez, BCIC  us  03/24/2016 BCIC Board Meeting MINUTES 3 of3