April 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM  

II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- FEBRUARY 25, 2026

IV. NEW BUSINESS

IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

IV.1.a. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/or action to consider act upon approval of resolution opposing the Application - preferred route involving the Howard-Solstice 765kV Transmission line project. 

IV.1.a.2. Discussion and/or possible action on the reclassification of current MRGDC employee.

IV.1.a.3. Discussion and/or action to amend the Salary Schedule.

IV.2. BUDGET COMMITTEE:

IV.2.a. ACTION ITEM:

IV.2.a.1. Discussion and/or action to approve Mid- Year Budget FY 2025-2026.

IV.3. ADVISORY COMMITTEES

IV.3.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging

IV.3.a.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.3.a.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve FFY 2027 – FFY 2029 Area Plan The Health and Human Services Commission, Office of Area Agencies on Aging (OAAA) transitioned its case management system from WellSky to PeerPlace. During this transition, AAA staff members participated in training sessions covering topics relevant to their respective roles within the AAA, from February 9-18, 2026, in preparation for the go-live date of February 23, 2026.

IV.3.a.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve Proclamation for Older Americans Month, May 2026.

IV.3.a.1.c. Discussion and/or ratification to approve HHSC Contract No. HHS001603100017. This Grant Agreement is effective on October 1, 2025, and expires on September 30, 2030, unless sooner terminated or renewed or extended. The total amount of this Grant Agreement will not exceed $7,258,880.00.

IV.3.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.a.2.a. Area Agency on Aging Program Report. 

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.

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

IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.c.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve the Proclamation for telecommunicators.

IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.c.2.a. 9-1-1 Program Report.

IV.3.d. Homeland Security Committee

IV.3.d.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.3.d.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve the 2026-2027 SHSP Grant Submission Resolution approving Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) ranking of regional State Homeland Security Program grants and submit scores and recommended funding amounts to office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division.

IV.3.d.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve the New Radio Distribution Plan.

IV.3.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

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

IV.3.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

IV.3.e.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.e.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve and submit Resolution # CJD-04-23-26-1 approving the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee ranking, scoring, and funding recommendation to the State of Texas Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division.

IV.3.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report.

IV.3.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee

IV.3.f.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.3.f.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve the funding recommendation for FY 2026-2027 Solid Waste applications.

IV.3.f.1.b. Discussion and/or action on the recommendation to award the Rider 7 PM2.5 Local Air Quality Planning Grant contract following a review of proposals from ALL4 and AECOM.

IV.3.f.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

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

IV.4. STANDING COMMITTEES

IV.4.a. Community & Economic Development Committee

IV.4.a.1. INFORMATION ITEMS:

IV.4.a.1.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report.

IV.4.a.1.b. EDA Workshop information. 

IV.4.b. Finance Committee

IV.4.b.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.4.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.

IV.4.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

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

IV.4.c. Workforce Committee

IV.4.c.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.4.c.1.a. Discussion and/or action to accept Amendment #1, Wagner-Peyser Employment Services #2726WPA001, The grant award amendment shall be effective on April 1, 2026. The revised grant award amount is amended as follows: Increase the Grant Award amount by $559.00, Total Amended Grant Award Amount $8,553.00.

IV.4.c.1.b. Discussion and/or action to accept Amendment #1, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Choices #2726TAF001, The grant award April 16, 2025. The revised grant award amount is amended as follows: To designate no more than $75,816 of the Board's original allocation to serve low-income youth through a Subsidized Employment. 

IV.4.c.1.c. Discussion and/or action to accept amendment # 1, Child Care and Development Fund Quality Improvement Activity # 2726CCQ001, The grant award amendment shall be effective on April 9, 2026. The revised grant award amount is amended as follows: Decrease the grant award amount by $1,000.00. Total Amended Grant Award Amount $536,777.00.

IV.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.c.2.a. Workforce/ Child Care Report.

IV.5. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

IV.5.a. INFORMATION ITEM

IV.5.a.1. MRGDC Executive Director's Report- Ms. Michelle Garcia

IV.5.a.2. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report- Ms. Rosie Lozano 

V. OTHER BUSINESS

VI. ADJOURNMENT