April 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM  

II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-FEBRUARY 28, 2024 PG. 1

IV. NEW BUSINESS

IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

IV.1.a. ACTION ITEM:

IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/or action to approve the revised MRGDC policy 9.06.01 Payment for Unused Vacation Leave Upon Separation. PG. 14

IV.1.a.2. Discussion and/or action to release an RFP for Auditors.

IV.1.a.3. Discussion and/or action to approve to extend energy service provider contract for a year commencing on May 01, 2024 and ending on April 30, 2025. PG. 15

IV.1.a.4. Discussion and/or action to approve the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Energy Provider.

IV.1.a.5. Discussion and/or action to approve MRGDC's Salary Schedule PG. 24

IV.1.a.6. Announce Closed Session: Executive Committee will convene in closed session under the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

A.  Closed Session    
1. Edward's County request to leave membership in Middle Rio Grande Development Council

2. Consideration of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee ranking, scoring, and funding;

B. Reconvene in open session     
1. Report on action taken if any under closed session.

Discussion and/or action to approve Edward's County request to leave membership in Middle Rio Grande Council of Governments and to provide approval of such move to allow for realignment of Edwards County to Concho Valley Council of Governments and to provide resolution to the Governor supporting said realignment. PG. 27

IV.1.a.7. Discussion and/or action to approve and submit Resolution #CJD04-10-24 approving the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee ranking, scoring, and funding recommendation to the State of Texas Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division. PG.29

 

IV.2. BUDGET COMMITTEE:

IV.2.a. ACTION ITEM:

IV.2.a.1. Discussion and/or action to approve Mid-Year Budget FY 23-24. PG. 32

IV.3. ADVISORY COMMITTEES

IV.3.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging

IV.3.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.a.1.a. Area Agency on Aging Program Report PG. 37

IV.3.a.1.b. Medicare Savings Program Information PG. 38

IV.3.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center

IV.3.b.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.b.1.a. 2-1-1 I&R Report PG. 43

IV.3.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee

IV.3.c.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.c.1.a. 9-1-1 Program Report PG. 46

IV.3.d. Homeland Security Committee

IV.3.d.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.d.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve the sole source purchase of FDMA/TDMA upgrade at $1,328,000.00 and APX Next ALL BAND HP PORTABLE at $3,971,997.94, as granted from the funding source. PG. 47

IV.3.d.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve a contract between the contractor, H2O, and Middle Rio Grande Development Council, for the development of a Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. PG. 48

IV.3.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.d.2.a. Homeland Security Committee Report PG. 58

IV.3.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

IV.3.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.e.1.a. Criminal Justice Program Report PG. 59

IV.3.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee

IV.3.f.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.f.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve ranking, scoring, and funding recommendation by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. PG. 61

IV.3.f.1.b. Ratification of the following Solid Waste Advisory Committee membership:
Azalia Garcia-City of Carrizo Springs
Hazel Pendley-City of Leakey
Rowland Garza-Val Verde County
Mike Castillo-Maverick County

IV.3.f.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.f.2.a. Solid Waste Program Report PG. 62

IV.4. STANDING COMMITTEES

IV.4.a. Community & Economic Development Committee

IV.4.a.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.4.a.1.a. Discussion and/or action to appoint a Committee to rank CDBG eligible project activities by priority. 

IV.4.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.a.2.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report PG. 64

IV.4.b. Finance Committee

IV.4.b.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.4.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.00.  PG.65

IV.4.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures" PG.66

IV.4.c. Workforce Committee

IV.4.c.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.4.c.1.a. Discussion and or/action to accept the Child Care Services Formula Allocation Contract # 274CCF001 Amendment # 002. Total Amended Grant Award  Amount $9,728,527.00. PG. 71

IV.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:

IV.4.c.2.a. Workforce QA Assurance Board Report PG. 74

IV.5. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

IV.5.a. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report

IV.5.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM

IV.5.a.1.a. Workforce Report

IV.5.b. Executive Directors Report

IV.5.b.1. INFORMATION ITEM

V. OTHER BUSINESS

VI. ADJOURNMENT