II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS  

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ~ April 26, 2017

IV. NEW BUSINESS

IV.1. Executive Committee

IV.1.a. ACTION ITEM:

IV.1.a.1. Ratification to approve new TML insurance rates

IV.1.a.2. Authorization to approve First State Bank as MRGDC's Depository Bank.

IV.1.a.3. Authorization to approve Plan Assessment for Plan Year 2018 from TCDRS.

IV.1.a.4. Authorization to extend the audit services agreement with Garza/Gonzalez & Assoc. for the first of a possible two option year.

IV.1.a.5. Authorization to approve MRGDC'S  2017-2018 Holiday Schedule

IV.2. Budget Committee

IV.2.a. ACTION ITEM:

IV.2.a.1. Authorization to approve and recommend MRGDC's FY' 2017-2018 Budget to the Council.

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.

IV.3.a.1.b. Regional Program Outreach

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

IV.3.b.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.b.1.a. 211 AIC Program Reports

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

IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.c.1.a. Ratification to approve the Professional services by West Safety Solutions (WSS) for TXT 2 911 recurring network traffic & config support for TXT and TXT 2 911 recurring TXT/TCC services for 5 years for all PSAP's in the amount of $92,200.00

IV.3.c.1.b. Ratification to approve the Power Metrics Advance by WSS. HGAC Buy Pricing for Power Metrics setup fees, IWS Hardware, Professional Services, Freight Charges and Recurring Services for all 12 positions in the amount of $208,439.27

IV.3.c.1.c. Ratification to approve West Support through Century Link on West Viper Equipment at all 12 PSAPS in the amount of $72,941.24

IV.3.c.1.d. Ratification to approve the 24x7x365 Centurion maintenance contract between Century Link and MRGDC ON THE 9-1-1 equipment in the amount of $328,800.00. This will cover the period from 09/01/17-08/31/19

IV.3.c.1.e. Ratification to approve the Front Room Upgrades for the West Viper Equipment with Century Link in the amount of $212,521.11. Base item price proposed in H-GAC Specifications NO. ECO7-16

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 ITEM:

IV.3.d.1.a. Ratification to accept FY 2018 Homeland Security Interlocal  agreement in the amount of $26,000.00

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. Authorization to approve Sole Source contract with SWTJC for the MRGDC Law Enforcement Training Academy.

IV.3.e.1.b. Ratification to submit Statement of Work to the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $43,536.28.

IV.3.e.1.c. Ratification to accept FY2018 CJD Interlocal Agreement in the amount of $43,536.28.

IV.3.e.1.d. Ratification to approve the submission of the Regional Law Enforcement Training FY2018 project application to the Office of the Governor in the amount of $104,035.

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 ITEM:

IV.3.f.1.a. Ratification to approve the TCEQ Biennium contract for FY2018-2019 in the amount of $230,000.

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. ACTION ITEM:

IV.4.a.1.a. Authorization to accept PY 2017-2018 Community & Economic Development Assistance Funds (CEDAF) Vendor Contract in the amount of $3,439.

IV.4.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

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

IV.4.a.2.b. CDBG Gentlemen's agreement

IV.4.a.2.c. HUD Preliminary TxCDBG Allocation

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.

IV.4.b.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:

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

IV.4.c. Workforce Committee

IV.4.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.4.c.1.a. Authorization to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training grant award amendment # 1; increased grant award amount by $44,338.00; total amended grant award amount of $225,007.00.Contract  # 2717SNE000.

IV.4.c.1.b. Authorization to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training grant award amendment # 2 ; increased grant award amount by $42,528.00; total amended grant award amount of $267,605.00. Contract #2717SNE000.

IV.4.c.1.c. Authorization to accept Workforce Commission Initiatives grant award amendment # 3; increased grant award amount by $17,857.00; total amended grant award amount of $116,267.00. Contract # 2716WCI001.

IV.4.c.1.d. Authorization to accept Summer Earn and Learn Program grant award amount $45,800.00. Contract # 320-17-0048-0000000000027.

IV.4.c.1.e. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Youth. Award $729,792.00. Grant period July 01, 2017 through June 30, 2019. Contract # 2717WOY000

IV.4.c.1.f. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and opportunity act-dislocated worker. First Installment $65,490.00 Grant period July 01, 2017 through September 30, 2017. Second Installment $340,667.00.
effective October 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019. Total Award amount $406,157.00. Contract #2717WOD000

IV.4.c.1.g. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovative and opportunity Act-Adult. First installment $103,204.00 Grant Period $586,251.00 through July 01, 2017 through September 30,2017. Second installments $586,251.00. Effective October 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019. Total Award amount $689,555.00. Contract # 2717WOA000.

IV.4.c.1.h. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and opportunity Act-Rapid Response. Grant award amount $18,254.00. Contract # 2717WOR000.

IV.4.c.1.i. Authorization to accept Infrastructure Support Services and Shared Cost Agreement grant award amount $19,882.00. Grant period June 30, 2017 through August 31, 2017. Contract #2717PER000.

IV.4.c.1.j. Authorization to accept Infrastructure Support Services and shared cost Agreement grant award amendment # 1; increased $10,629.00; total amended grant award amount of $30,511.00. Contract # 2717PER000.

IV.4.c.1.k. Authorization to accept a one (1) year extension of the Child Care Contract between Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Operator and the Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande Board beginning October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018. This extension was approved based on a good Fiscal Integrity review. This is the second extension of three extensions on a 4 year awarded contract.

IV.4.c.1.l. Authorization to accept a one (1) year extension of the Workforce System Contract between Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Operator and the Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande Board beginning October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018. This extension was approved based on a good Fiscal Integrity review. This is the first extension of three extensions on a 4 year awarded contract.

IV.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:

IV.4.c.2.a. Director of Workforce Solution Report

IV.4.c.2.b. Director of Child Care Report

IV.4.c.2.c. Data Fund Technicians WF Program

IV.4.d. Monitoring Committee

IV.4.d.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.d.1.a. Richard Rogers Monitoring

IV.4.d.1.b. MSFW Monitoring Reports from Mr. Cerda 

IV.4.e. Education Committee

IV.4.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.e.1.a. Education Report

IV.4.f. Partnership & Resources

IV.4.f.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.f.1.a. October 14, 2017 Annual Golf Tournament - Concan, Texas

IV.4.g. Nominating Committee:

IV.4.g.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.4.g.1.a. Authorization to approve and recommend MRGDC's FY2017-2018 Board Officers to the Council.

1. President
2. 1st Vice-President
3. 2nd Vice-President
4. 3rd Vice-President
5. Secretary/Treasurer

IV.5. ADMINSTRATIVE ACTIVITES

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

IV.5.b. Executive Director's Report

IV.5.b.1. Next Board of Director's Meeting will be held on October 25, 2017. Location remains tentative.

V. OTHER BUSINESS

VI. ADJOURNMENT

VII. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS  

IX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ~ April 26, 2017

X. NEW BUSINESS

X.1. Executive Committee

X.1.a. ACTION ITEM:

X.1.a.1. Ratification to approve new TML insurance rates

X.1.a.2. Authorization to approve MRGDC'S  2017-2018 Holiday Schedule

X.2. Budget Committee

X.2.a. ACTION ITEM:

X.2.a.1. Authorization to approve and recommend MRGDC's FY' 2017-2018 Budget to the Council.

X.3. ADVISORY COMMITTEES

X.3.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging

X.3.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

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

X.3.b.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

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

X.3.c.1. ACTION ITEM:

X.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

X.3.c.2.a. 9-1-1 Program Report 

X.3.d. Homeland Security Committee

X.3.d.1. ACTION ITEM:

X.3.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

X.3.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

X.3.e.1. ACTION ITEM:

X.3.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

X.3.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee

X.3.f.1. ACTION ITEM:

X.4. STANDING COMMITTEES

X.4.a. Community & Economic Development Committee

X.4.a.1. ACTION ITEM:

X.4.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

X.4.b. Finance Committee

X.4.b.1. ACTION ITEMS:

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

X.4.b.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:

X.4.c. Workforce Committee

X.4.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:

X.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:

X.4.c.2.a. Director of Workforce Solution Report

X.4.c.2.b. Director of Child Care Report

X.4.c.2.c. Data Fund Technicians WF Program

X.4.d. Monitoring Committee

X.4.d.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

X.4.e. Education Committee

X.4.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

X.4.f. Partnership & Resources

X.4.f.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

X.4.g. Nominating Committee:

X.4.g.1. ACTION ITEM:

X.4.g.1.a. Authorization to approve and recommend MRGDC's FY2017-2018 Board Officers to the Council.

1. President
2. 1st Vice-President
3. 2nd Vice-President
4. 3rd Vice-President
5. Secretary/Treasurer

X.5. ADMINSTRATIVE ACTIVITES

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

X.5.b. Executive Director's Report

XI. OTHER BUSINESS

XII. ADJOURNMENT