February 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM  

II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

III. APPORVAL OF MINUTES- OCTOBER 30, 2024

IV. NEW BUSINESS

IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

IV.1.a. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/or possible action to approve updates on MRGDC Travel policy.

IV.1.a.2. Discussion and/or possible action to approve the new MRGDC late payment fee policy. 

IV.1.a.3. Discussion and/or possible action to approve updates to the MRGDC cost allocation policy. 

IV.1.a.4. Discussion and/or possible action on updating the MRGDC
Regional Agreement

IV.1.a.5. Discussion and/or possible action to approve Broker for energy provider.

IV.1.b. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.1.b.1. Edwards County Update.

IV.1.b.2. Gas Card Update

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.

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

IV.2.b.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.2.b.1.a. 2-1-1 I&R Program Report.

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

IV.2.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.2.c.1.a. Discussion and/or possible action to award GIS contractor (LD Tech LLC) $30,000.00 for FY 2025 monthly services to maintain MRGDC 911 Geodatabase as recommended by 911 Advisory Committee.

IV.2.c.1.b. Discussion and/or possible action to approve replacement of La Salle County Sheriff Anthony Zertuche with the current Sheriff Hector Ramirez Jr. as a 9-1-1 Advisory Committee Member and Stephen Alvarado as Alternate.

IV.2.c.1.c. Discussion and/or possible action to approve replacement of 9-1-1 Advisory Committee member City of Eagle Pass Police Officer Alejandro Guedea with Humberto Garza Police officer.

IV.2.c.1.d. Ratification to award Intrado $241,000 to complete Router Replacement for 12 PSAPs ( Public Safety Answering Points) across the MRGDC Region pending additional funding request amendment approval from CSEC. 

IV.2.c.1.e. Discussion and/or possible action to approve to Request for Proposal to find UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) vendor replacement for 12 PSAPs across the MRGDC Region as the project will exceed $250,000.00.

IV.2.c.1.f. Discussion and/or possible action to approve of RFP (Request for Proposal) to find a qualified vendor for PSAP Call Handling Equipment Replacement for MRGDC 12 PSAPs.

IV.2.c.1.g. Discussion and/or possible action to approve FY 26-27 Interlocal Agreements for E911 Public Safety Answering Point services with MRGDC and local governments that operate a PSAP.

IV.2.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

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

IV.2.d. Homeland Security Committee

IV.2.d.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.2.d.1.a.  Discussion and/or possible action to approve changes to the Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) scoring criteria.

IV.2.d.1.b. Ratification of the MRGDC FY 2026 SHSP  Resolution # HLS 02-06-25-01, to submit a grant application to the Governor Public Safety Office (PSO) for the Regional Trunked Radio System #2969611 in the amount of $ 131,380.00.

IV.2.d.1.c. Ratification of the MRGDC FY 2026 SHSP  Resolution # HLS 02-06-25-02, to submit a grant application to the Governors Public Safety Office (PSO) for Regional Planning Activities #2969511 in the amount of $ 65,055.00.
 

IV.2.d.1.d. Ratification of the MRGDC FY 2026 SHSP Resolution # HLS 02-06-25-03, to submit a grant application to the Governor Public Safety Office (PSO)  for State Homeland Security Project – LEPTA Project #5517401 in the amount of $ 46,276.00.

IV.2.d.1.e. Discussion and/or possible action to approve 2025 SHSP scoring and ranking grants submission resolution to Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division as recommended per the Homeland Security Advisory Committee.

IV.2.d.1.f. Discussion and/or possible action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MRGDC and Law Enforcement Agencies in the MRGDC Region.

IV.2.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

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

IV.2.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

IV.2.e.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.2.e.1.a. Discussion and/or possible action to approve new alternate, Edna Ibarra of Southwest Family Life Centers, Inc., under Victim Services Non-Governmental discipline. 

IV.2.e.1.b. Discussion and/or possible action to approve changes to the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC) scoring criteria.

IV.2.e.1.c. Ratification of the MRGDC FY 2026 CJD to approve Resolution #CJD 02-11-25-1, to submit a grant application to the Governors Public Safety Office (PSO) for the Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy #2361109 in the amount of $131,400.00.

IV.2.e.1.d. Discussion and/or possible action to implement policy and include wording in the new contract for FY26-27 with Southwest Texas College establishing payment solely for students and law enforcement staff who successfully pass their courses under the law enforcement academy.

IV.2.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

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

IV.2.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee

IV.2.f.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.2.f.1.a. Solid Waste Program Report.

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 possible action to approve the April Fair Housing Proclamation.

IV.3.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

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

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.

IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:

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

IV.3.b.2.b. Status on Audit FY24.

IV.3.c. Workforce Committee

IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.3.c.1.a. Ratification to approve TWC Grant Award Agreement Number: 2725TRA001 ABA Number: 2723ABA001 Grant Program Title: Trade Act Services for Dislocated Workers Award Amount: $5000 Effective: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025.

 
 

IV.3.c.1.b. Ratification to approve TWC Contract # 2725CCF001 ABA Contract # 2723ABA001 Grant Program Title: Child Care Services Formula Allocation Effective October 29, 2024 Amendment #001. Total amendment grant award amount $10,542,994.

IV.3.c.1.c. Ratification to approve TWC Award Number: 2725TVC001 ABA Number: 2723ABA001 Grant Program Title: Texas Veterans Commission-Resource Administration Grant Award Amount: $13,000 Period of Award:  October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025.

IV.3.c.1.d. Ratification to approve TWC Contract #:2724WOR001 ABA Contract #: 2723ABA001 Grant Program Title: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act- Rapid Response Amendment Effective 10-8-2024. 
 

IV.3.c.1.e. Ratification to approve TWC Contract Number: 2724WOA001 ABA Contract Number:  2723ABA001 Grant Program Title:  Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act- Adult Effective date:  November 8, 2024. Amendment #001 to update the award FAIN information in the PY2024/FY2025 Workforce Innovation Act (WIOA) Adult grant award.
 

IV.3.c.1.f. Discussion and/or action to approve TWC Contract Number:  2724WPA001
ABA Contract Number:  2723ABA001 Grant Program Title:  Wagner-Peyser Employment Services Effective Date:  November 22, 2024. Amendment #003 total amendment grant award $ 55,883.

IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.c.2.a. Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande Report

IV.4. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

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

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

V. OTHER BUSINESS

VI. ADJOURNMENT