Meeting Agenda
I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM  
II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 30, 2025 Pg.1
IV. NEW BUSINESS
IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
IV.1.a. ACTION ITEMS:
IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/or action to approve changes to the Individual Training Account Policy. Pg.11
IV.1.a.2. Discussion and/or action to accept ILA Radio Trunking System subscriber fees. Pg.13 
IV.1.a.3. Discussion and/or possible action on reclassification of current MRGDC employee.
MRGDC Board of Directors will convene in closed session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.074 et seq. Chapter 551.074 – Personnel
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.18
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. Pg.19
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.25
IV.2.d. Homeland Security Committee
IV.2.d.1. ACTION ITEMS:
IV.2.d.1.a. Discussion and/or action to appoint Hon. John P. Schuster as HSAC Chairperson, as recommended by the HSAC Committee. 
IV.2.d.1.b. Discussion and Ratification to approve Resolution #HLS 01-30-26, authorizing the submission of the MRGDC FY 2027 SHSP Public Safety Office (PSO) for the Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure (SERI), in the amount of $1,660,839.5. Pg.30
IV.2.d.1.c. Discussion and Ratification to approve Resolution #HLS 02-25_26-1, authorizing the submission of the MRGDC FY 2027 SHSP application to the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) for the Regional Trunked Radio System in the amount of $131,380. Pg.31
IV.2.d.1.d. Discussion and Ratification to approve Resolution #HLS 02-25_26-2, authorizing the submission of the MRGDC FY2027 SHSP application to the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) for the Regional Planning Program in the amount of $65,055. Pg.32
IV.2.d.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
IV.2.d.2.a. Homeland Security Committee Report. Pg.33
IV.2.d.2.b. Information on funding availabilities.
IV.2.d.2.c. Real County Tower #2 Move. 
IV.2.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
IV.2.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.e.1.a. Criminal Justice Program Report. Pg.36
IV.2.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
IV.2.f.1. ACTION ITEMS:
IV.2.f.1.a. Discussion and Ratifcation to approve FY26-27 TCEQ grant application. Pg.38
IV.2.f.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve request for proposal for the TCEQ Rider 7 Grant. Pg.39
IV.2.f.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.f.2.a. Solid Waste Program Report. Pg.60
IV.3. STANDING COMMITTEES
IV.3.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
IV.3.a.1. ACTION ITEMS:
IV.3.a.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve the Fair Housing Proclamation for the month of April, which promotes awareness and recognition of fair housing rights and the importance of equitable housing opportunities for all individuals within the community. Pg.62
IV.3.a.1.b. Discussion and/or action to ratify the Middle Rio Grande Development Council's application for the Texas Regional Broadband Program (TRBP), with an anticipated annual budget allocation of approximately $107,000 for approximately 3 years. Pg.63
IV.3.a.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
IV.3.a.2.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report. Pg.65
IV.3.a.2.b. Summit Information.
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.67
IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
IV.3.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures". Pg.69
IV.3.b.2.b. Status on Audit FY25.
IV.3.c. Workforce Committee
IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:
IV.3.c.1.a. Discussion and/or action to accept Workforce Commission Initiatives #2726WCI001 from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 in the amount of $41,044. Pg.79
IV.3.c.1.b. Discussion and/or action to accept Wagner-Peyser Employment Services #2726WPA001 from October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 in the amount of $7,994. Pg.80
IV.3.c.1.c. Discussion and/or action to accept Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment #2726REA from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 in the amount of $207,536. Pg.81
IV.3.c.1.d. Discussion and/or action to accept amendment #1 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Adult on November 3, 2025; Revised Attachment D, Revised Table of Contents, Revised Special Federal Award Terms and Conditions Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title 1. Pg.82
IV.3.c.1.e. Discussion and/or action to accept amendment #1 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Dislocated Worker on November 3 ,2025; Revised attachment D, Revised Table of Contents, Revised Special Federal Award Terms and Conditions Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title 1. Pg.85
IV.3.c.1.f. Discussion and/or action to accept amendment # 1 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Rapid Response on November 3, 2025; Revised Attachment D, Revised Table of Contents, Revised Special Federal Award Terms and Conditions Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title 1. Pg.88
IV.3.c.1.g. Discussion and/or action to accept amendment # 1 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Youth #2725WOY001 on  November 3, 2025;Revised attachment D, Revised Table of Contents, Revised Special Federal Award Terms and Conditions Workforce Innovation and Opportunity ACT, Title 1. Pg.91
IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.c.2.a. Workforce/ Child Care Report. Pg.94
IV.4. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
IV.4.a. INFORMATION ITEM
IV.4.a.1. MRGDC Executive Director’s Report - Ms. Michelle Garcia Pg.106
IV.4.a.2. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report - Ms. Rosie Lozano
V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Subject:
I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM  
Subject:
II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Subject:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 30, 2025 Pg.1
Subject:
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Presenter:
Hon. Lewis Owens
Subject:
IV.1.a. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/or action to approve changes to the Individual Training Account Policy. Pg.11
Subject:
IV.1.a.2. Discussion and/or action to accept ILA Radio Trunking System subscriber fees. Pg.13 
Subject:
IV.1.a.3. Discussion and/or possible action on reclassification of current MRGDC employee.
MRGDC Board of Directors will convene in closed session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.074 et seq. Chapter 551.074 – Personnel
Subject:
IV.2. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Subject:
IV.2.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging
Presenter:
Hon. Bella Rubio
Subject:
IV.2.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.a.1.a. Area Agency on Aging Program Report. Pg.18
Subject:
IV.2.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center
Presenter:
Hon. Bella Rubio
Subject:
IV.2.b.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.b.1.a. 2-1-1 I&R Program Report. Pg.19
Subject:
IV.2.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Hon. John P. Schuster
Subject:
IV.2.c.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.c.1.a. 9-1-1 Program Report. Pg.25
Subject:
IV.2.d. Homeland Security Committee
Presenter:
Hon. John P. Schuster
Subject:
IV.2.d.1. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.2.d.1.a. Discussion and/or action to appoint Hon. John P. Schuster as HSAC Chairperson, as recommended by the HSAC Committee. 
Subject:
IV.2.d.1.b. Discussion and Ratification to approve Resolution #HLS 01-30-26, authorizing the submission of the MRGDC FY 2027 SHSP Public Safety Office (PSO) for the Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure (SERI), in the amount of $1,660,839.5. Pg.30
Subject:
IV.2.d.1.c. Discussion and Ratification to approve Resolution #HLS 02-25_26-1, authorizing the submission of the MRGDC FY 2027 SHSP application to the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) for the Regional Trunked Radio System in the amount of $131,380. Pg.31
Subject:
IV.2.d.1.d. Discussion and Ratification to approve Resolution #HLS 02-25_26-2, authorizing the submission of the MRGDC FY2027 SHSP application to the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) for the Regional Planning Program in the amount of $65,055. Pg.32
Subject:
IV.2.d.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.2.d.2.a. Homeland Security Committee Report. Pg.33
Subject:
IV.2.d.2.b. Information on funding availabilities.
Subject:
IV.2.d.2.c. Real County Tower #2 Move. 
Subject:
IV.2.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Leodoro Martinez III
Subject:
IV.2.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.e.1.a. Criminal Justice Program Report. Pg.36
Subject:
IV.2.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Joe Cardenas
Subject:
IV.2.f.1. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.2.f.1.a. Discussion and Ratifcation to approve FY26-27 TCEQ grant application. Pg.38
Subject:
IV.2.f.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve request for proposal for the TCEQ Rider 7 Grant. Pg.39
Subject:
IV.2.f.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.f.2.a. Solid Waste Program Report. Pg.60
Subject:
IV.3. STANDING COMMITTEES
Subject:
IV.3.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Bella Rubio
Subject:
IV.3.a.1. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.3.a.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve the Fair Housing Proclamation for the month of April, which promotes awareness and recognition of fair housing rights and the importance of equitable housing opportunities for all individuals within the community. Pg.62
Subject:
IV.3.a.1.b. Discussion and/or action to ratify the Middle Rio Grande Development Council's application for the Texas Regional Broadband Program (TRBP), with an anticipated annual budget allocation of approximately $107,000 for approximately 3 years. Pg.63
Subject:
IV.3.a.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.3.a.2.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report. Pg.65
Subject:
IV.3.a.2.b. Summit Information.
Subject:
IV.3.b. Finance Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Joe Cardenas
Subject:
IV.3.b.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000. Pg.67
Subject:
IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.3.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures". Pg.69
Subject:
IV.3.b.2.b. Status on Audit FY25.
Subject:
IV.3.c. Workforce Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Lewis Owens
Subject:
IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.a. Discussion and/or action to accept Workforce Commission Initiatives #2726WCI001 from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 in the amount of $41,044. Pg.79
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.b. Discussion and/or action to accept Wagner-Peyser Employment Services #2726WPA001 from October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 in the amount of $7,994. Pg.80
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.c. Discussion and/or action to accept Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment #2726REA from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 in the amount of $207,536. Pg.81
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.d. Discussion and/or action to accept amendment #1 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Adult on November 3, 2025; Revised Attachment D, Revised Table of Contents, Revised Special Federal Award Terms and Conditions Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title 1. Pg.82
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.e. Discussion and/or action to accept amendment #1 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Dislocated Worker on November 3 ,2025; Revised attachment D, Revised Table of Contents, Revised Special Federal Award Terms and Conditions Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title 1. Pg.85
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.f. Discussion and/or action to accept amendment # 1 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Rapid Response on November 3, 2025; Revised Attachment D, Revised Table of Contents, Revised Special Federal Award Terms and Conditions Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title 1. Pg.88
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.g. Discussion and/or action to accept amendment # 1 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Youth #2725WOY001 on  November 3, 2025;Revised attachment D, Revised Table of Contents, Revised Special Federal Award Terms and Conditions Workforce Innovation and Opportunity ACT, Title 1. Pg.91
Subject:
IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.c.2.a. Workforce/ Child Care Report. Pg.94
Subject:
IV.4. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
Subject:
IV.4.a. INFORMATION ITEM
Subject:
IV.4.a.1. MRGDC Executive Director’s Report - Ms. Michelle Garcia Pg.106
Subject:
IV.4.a.2. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report - Ms. Rosie Lozano
Subject:
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Subject:
VI. ADJOURNMENT

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