October 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM  

II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- AUG 27, 2024 Pg.1

IV. NEW BUSINESS

IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

IV.1.a. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/or action to approve revisions to procurement policy. Pg.11

IV.1.a.2. Discussion and/or action to approve Workforce Center Operator Annual Renewal for October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 (First of a Four Year RFP Contact). 

IV.1.a.3. Discussion and/or action to approve Child Care Services Contract Renewal for October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 (Second of a Four Year RFP Contract).

IV.1.a.4. Discussion and/or action to approve an increased rate for TCDRS to 17.11% starting in January 2025. Employees will now pay 10.11%. Pg.12

IV.2. ADVISORY COMMITTEES

IV.2.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging

IV.2.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.2.a.1.a. Area Agency on Aging Program Report. Pg.15

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

IV.2.b.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.2.b.1.a. Ratification to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County and the Middle Rio Grande Development Council 2-1-1 Texas Program for after-hour, weekend and holiday phone coverage. Pg.17

IV.2.b.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve new 2-1-1 committee members. Pg.19

IV.2.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.2.b.2.a. 2-1-1 I&R Program report. Pg.20

IV.2.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee

IV.2.c.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.2.c.1.a. 9-1-1 Program Report. Pg.24

IV.2.d. Homeland Security Committee

IV.2.d.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.2.d.1.a. Discussion and/or action to formally accept COPS grant FY 24 for 4.5 million dollars. 

IV.2.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.2.d.2.a. Homeland Security Committee Report. Pg.26

IV.2.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

IV.2.e.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.2.e.1.a. Discussion and/or action to review and approve CJAC membership.

IV.2.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.2.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report. Pg.27

IV.2.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee

IV.2.f.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.2.f.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve the solid waste interlocal agreement with the City of Asherton for $10,000 for FY2024-2025. Pg.29

IV.2.f.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve the solid waste interlocal agreement with the City of Brackettville for $9,505 for FY2024-2025. Pg.46

IV.2.f.1.c. Discussion and/or action to approve the solid waste interlocal agreement with the County of Dimmit for $9,505 for FY2024-2025. Pg.64

IV.2.f.1.d. Discussion and/or action to approve the solid waste interlocal agreement with the County of Maverick for $9,505 for FY2024-2025. Pg.82

IV.2.f.1.e. Discussion and/or action to approve the solid waste interlocal agreement with the County of Real for $20,400 for FY2024-2025. Pg.100

IV.2.f.1.f. Discussion and/or action to approve the solid waste interlocal agreement with the City of Sabinal for $5,000 for FY2024-2025. Pg.117

IV.2.f.1.g. Discussion and/or action to approve the solid waste interlocal agreement with the County of Uvalde for $15,000 for FY2024-2025. Pg.135

IV.2.f.1.h. Discussion and/or action to approve the solid waste interlocal agreement with the County of Zavala for $11,085 for FY2024-2025. Pg.152

IV.2.f.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.2.f.2.a. Solid Waste Program Report. Pg.169

IV.3. STANDING COMMITTEES

IV.3.a. Community & Economic Development Committee

IV.3.a.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.a.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve FY 2025 CEDAF Contract in the amount of $9,147.

IV.3.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.a.2.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report. Pg.171

IV.3.b. Finance Committee

IV.3.b.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000. Pg.173

IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures". Pg.174

IV.3.c. Workforce Committee

IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.3.c.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve TWC Contract Number Agreement Amendment Number 003 – Grant Award Number: 2724CCF001 – Grant Program Title: CHILD CARE SERVICES FORMULA ALLOCATION – Total Amended Grant Award Amount: $9,292,845.00 – Effective:  October 3, 2024. Pg.179

IV.3.c.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve TWC Grant Award Agreement – Grant Award Number: 2725CCDF – Grant Program Title: CCDF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY – Award Amount: $252,031..00 – Period of Award: October 1, 2024 thru October 31, 2025. Pg.182

IV.3.c.1.c. Discussion and/or action to approve TWC Grant Award Agreement – Grant Award Number: 2725CCDF – Grant Program Title: CCDF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY – Award Amount: $510,078.00 – Period of Award: October 1, 2024 thru October 31, 2025. Pg.183

IV.3.c.1.d. Discussion and/or action to approve TWC Grant Award Agreement – Grant Award Number: 2725CCP001 – Grant Program Title: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (DFPS) CHILD CARE – Award Amount: $00 – Period of Award: September 1, 2024 thru December 31, 2025. Pg.184

IV.3.c.1.e. Discussion and/or action to approve TWC Grant Award Agreement – Grant Award Number: 2725TAF001 – Grant Program Title: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES/CHOICES – Award Amount: $799,101.00 – Period of Award: August 31, 2024 thru October 31, 2025. Pg.185

IV.3.c.1.f. Discussion and/or action to approve TWC Grant Award Agreement – Grant Award Number: 2725SNE001 – Grant Program Title: SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING – Award Amount: $175,761.00 – Period of Award: October 1, 2024 thru September 30, 2025. Pg.186

IV.3.c.1.g. Discussion and/or action to approve TWC Grant Award Agreement Amendment Number 001 – Grant Award Number: 2724REA001 – Grant Program Title: REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT – Period of Award Amended: September 30, 2024 thru February 28, 2025. Pg.187

IV.3.c.1.h. Discussion and/or action to approve TWC Grant Award Agreement – Grant Award Number: 2725WOO001 – Grant Program Title: ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS FUNDING – Award Amount: $17,792.00 – Period of Award: October 1, 2024 thru September 30, 2025. Pg.189

IV.3.c.1.i. Discussion and/or action to approve TWC Grant Award Agreement Amendment Number 002 TWC Contract Number: 2724WPA001 Grant Program Title: Wagner-Peyser Employment Services Effective Date: September 2024 Total Amendment Grant Award Amount: $10,548.00.
 

IV.3.c.1.j. Discussion and/or action to approve TWC Award Agreement- Grant Award Number: 2725REA001 – Grant Program Title: REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT – Award Amount: $197,778.00 – Effective:  October 1, 2024 thru September 30, 2025. Pg.190

IV.3.c.1.k. Discussion and/or action to approve TWC Award Agreement- Grant Award Number: 2725WCI001 – Grant Program Title: WORKFORCE COMMISSION INITIATIVES – Award Amount: $39,000.00 – Effective:  October 1, 2024 thru September 30, 2025. Pg. 191

IV.3.c.1.l. Discussion and/or action to approve TWC Grant Award Agreement Number: 2725RA001 ABA Number: 2723ABA001 Grant Program Title: Trade Act Services for Dislocated Workers Award Amount: $5000.00 Effective: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. Pg. 192
 

IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.c.2.a. Workforce/ Child Care Report. Pg. 193

IV.4. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

IV.4.a. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report- Ms. Rosie Lozano

IV.4.b. MRGDC Executive Director’s Report- Ms. Michelle Garcia

V. OTHER BUSINESS

VI. ADJOURNMENT