Angie Williams

This document outlines the framework for integrating volunteers into oil spill response operations in the Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana region. It categorizes volunteers as affiliated or convergent, details their organization within the Incident Command System (ICS), and specifies requirements for training, personal protective equipment (PPE), and health and safety. The plan also covers volunteer management planning, federal agency policies, and administrative procedures for coordination, communications, and demobilization, aiming to ensure the effective, safe, and compliant utilization of volunteers to augment government resources during pollution incidents.

This document, Amendment 20 to the State of Texas Action Plan for Disaster Recovery, details the use of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey. The plan focuses on the strategic priorities of housing, infrastructure, and economic revitalization. It outlines various state-run housing programs, local buyout initiatives, and infrastructure projects, aiming to restore damaged areas, address unmet needs, and incorporate resiliency measures to protect against future disasters.

This document outlines the State of Texas Disaster Recovery Plan, specifically Amendment 19, detailing the proposed use of over $5.676 billion in CDBG-DR funds for recovery following Hurricane Harvey. The plan focuses on addressing unmet needs in housing, infrastructure, and economic development across affected regions, particularly Harris County and the City of Houston. Key initiatives include homeowner assistance, affordable rental housing, local infrastructure projects, and economic revitalization efforts, with an emphasis on building resilience against future disasters.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the recognition of reappointed members, the approval of the consent agenda, and coastal lease applications for South Bay and Christmas Bay. The board also reviewed and approved bids for an oil and gas online lease sale. Additionally, the board held a closed session to deliberate on a real estate sale in El Paso County and a lease request involving Relinquishment Act land, both of which were subsequently approved in open session.

The board conducted a meeting which included the invocation, pledge of allegiance, and the adoption of resolutions recognizing the anniversary of the United States Army, Armed Forces Day, and Memorial Day. The board also presented operational excellence awards to the state veteran cemeteries in Abilene, Mission, and Corpus Christi. Additionally, the meeting included a recognition of employee new hires and promotions, as well as a tribute to a deceased construction services employee.