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Meeting Agenda
I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS  
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ~
June 26, 2019 
August 14, 2019
IV. NEW BUSINESS
IV.1. Executive Committee
IV.1.a. ACTION ITEM:
IV.1.a.1. Authorization to approve Plan Assessment for Plan Year 2019 from TCDRS.
IV.1.a.2. Authorization to approve MRGDC'S  2019-2020 Holiday Schedule.
IV.1.a.3. Authorization to realign the fiscal year to match the Federal fiscal year beginning October 1st and ending September 30th.
IV.1.a.4. Authorization to amend Salary Schedule.
IV.1.b. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.1.b.1. MRGDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS SCHEDULE FY' 2019-2020
IV.1.b.2. Board of Directors Code of Conduct
IV.2. Budget Committee
IV.2.a. ACTION ITEM:
IV.2.a.1. Authorization to approve and recommend MRGDC's FY' 2019-2020 Budget 
IV.2.b. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.b.1. Discussion on procedure for Budget Approval due to fiscal year begin date changing to October 1st.
IV.3. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
IV.3.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging
IV.3.a.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.3.a.1.a. Authorization to approve the AAA Nutrition Service Meal Providers unit rates for Program year 2020.
IV.3.a.1.b. Authorization to approve contract amendment to adjust Home Delivered Meal Rate for common meal providers from $4.95 to $5.31 per unit as requested by Health & Human Services effective September 1, 2019.
IV.3.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.b. Area Agency on Aging Program Report.
IV.3.c. 2-1-1 Area Information Center
IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.3.c.1.a. Authorization to approve the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Renewal Contract #529-16-0006-00008 Amendment H for the Middle Rio Grande 2-1-1 Program for Fiscal Year 2020 in the amount of $192,703.55
IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.c.2.a. 2-1-1 Program Report
IV.3.d. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee
IV.3.d.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.3.d.1.a. Authorization to approve ratification of MRGDC 2020-2021 Stage 2B Strategic Plan.
IV.3.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.d.2.a. 9-1-1 Program Report
IV.3.e. Homeland Security Committee
IV.3.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.e.1.a. Homeland Security Committee Report   
IV.3.f. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
IV.3.f.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.3.f.1.a. Ratification to approve CJD/HLS Interlocal between MRGDC and the Public Safety Office, Office of the Governor.
IV.3.f.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.f.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report.   
IV.3.g. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
IV.3.g.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.3.g.1.a. Authorization to approve Dimmit County's proposed Type I-AE MSWF permit application to TCEQ as recommended by the SWAC Committee.
IV.3.g.1.b. Authorization to approve amended SWAC By-laws as recommended by the committee.
IV.3.g.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.g.2.a. Solid Waste Program Report
IV.4. STANDING COMMITTEES
IV.4.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
IV.4.a.1. ACTION ITEMS:
IV.4.a.1.a. Authorization to approve resolution no.0828-19-2 for Administrative Services exemption under the Texas Governmental Code Title 7 Intergovernmental relations Chapter 791 Interlocal Cooperation contracts.
IV.4.a.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
IV.4.a.2.a. Planning & Operations Activity Report
IV.4.b. Finance Committee
IV.4.b.1. ACTION ITEMS:
IV.4.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures of goods and services over $25,000.
IV.4.b.1.b. Authorization to approve amendment to "Travel Policy" on maximum meal reimbursement rates as set by GSA (U.S. General Services Administration).
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 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity act Alternative Funding for Statewide Activities; Grant award amount $170,866.00. Grant period July 15, 2019 through August 31, 2020; Contract #2719WAF0001.
IV.4.c.1.b. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Adult grant award amendment # 2; increased grant award amount by $1,920.00; Total amended grant award $760,151.00; Contract # 2718WOA000.
IV.4.c.1.c. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth grant award amendment # 2; increased grant award amount by $2,465.00;Total amended grant award amount $808,585.00;Contract # 2718WOY000.
IV.4.c.1.d. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Rapid Response; Total grant award amount  $13,447.00. Grant period July 01, 2019 through June 30, 2020; Contract #2719WOR001
IV.4.c.1.e. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and opportunity Act-Adult; Total grant award amount $669,297.00. Grant period July 01,2019 through June 30, 2021. Contract # 2719WOA001.
IV.4.c.1.f. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Dislocated Worker; Total grant award amount $434,971.00. Grant period July 01, 2019 through June 30, 2021. Contract #2719WOD001.
IV.4.c.1.g. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and opportunity Act-Youth; Grant award amount $712,601.00. Grant period July 01, 2019 through June 30, 2021. Contract # 2719WOY001.
IV.4.c.1.h. Authorization to accept Workforce Commission Initiatives amendment #002. Grand period is amended September 30, 2019 through January 21, 2020. Contract # 2719WCI000.
IV.4.c.1.i. Authorization to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training; Total Grant award amount $288,294.00; Contract # 2719SNE000.
IV.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
IV.4.c.2.a. Director of Workforce Solution Report
IV.4.c.2.b. Business Services Coordinator Program Report
IV.4.c.2.c. Director of Child Care Report
IV.4.c.2.d. Workforce ProgramCoordinator Program Report
IV.4.c.2.e. Military Spouse Employment Report
IV.4.d. Education Committee
IV.4.d.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.4.d.1.a. Education Report
IV.4.e. Partnership & Resources
IV.4.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.4.e.1.a. November 02, 2019 Annual Golf Tournament - Uvalde, Texas
IV.4.f. Nominating Committee:
IV.4.f.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.4.f.1.a. Authorization to approve and recommend MRGDC's FY2019-2020 Board Officers.

1. President
2. 1st Vice-President
3. 2nd Vice-President
4. 3rd Vice-President
5. Secretary/Treasurer
IV.4.g. AUDIT COMMITTEE:
IV.4.g.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.4.g.1.a. Authorization to select the firm of "Pattillo, Brown & Hill LLP" to perform our audits for a period of three years with two possible option years. 
IV.4.h. MONITORING COMMITTEE:
IV.4.h.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.4.h.1.a. Ed Taylor's Fiscal Integrity Evaluation Review for Program Year 19-20
IV.5. ADMINISTRATIVE 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 30, 2019.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 28, 2019 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 ~
June 26, 2019 
August 14, 2019
Subject:
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
IV.1. Executive Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Henry Garcia
Subject:
IV.1.a. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.1.a.1. Authorization to approve Plan Assessment for Plan Year 2019 from TCDRS.
Subject:
IV.1.a.2. Authorization to approve MRGDC'S  2019-2020 Holiday Schedule.
Subject:
IV.1.a.3. Authorization to realign the fiscal year to match the Federal fiscal year beginning October 1st and ending September 30th.
Subject:
IV.1.a.4. Authorization to amend Salary Schedule.
Subject:
IV.1.b. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.1.b.1. MRGDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS SCHEDULE FY' 2019-2020
Subject:
IV.1.b.2. Board of Directors Code of Conduct
Subject:
IV.2. Budget Committee
Presenter:
President Hector Gonzales
Subject:
IV.2.a. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.a.1. Authorization to approve and recommend MRGDC's FY' 2019-2020 Budget 
Subject:
IV.2.b. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.b.1. Discussion on procedure for Budget Approval due to fiscal year begin date changing to October 1st.
Subject:
IV.3. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Subject:
IV.3.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging
Presenter:
Hon. Jesus Chavez
Subject:
IV.3.a.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.a.1.a. Authorization to approve the AAA Nutrition Service Meal Providers unit rates for Program year 2020.
Subject:
IV.3.a.1.b. Authorization to approve contract amendment to adjust Home Delivered Meal Rate for common meal providers from $4.95 to $5.31 per unit as requested by Health & Human Services effective September 1, 2019.
Subject:
IV.3.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.b. Area Agency on Aging Program Report.
Subject:
IV.3.c. 2-1-1 Area Information Center
Presenter:
Mr. Henry Garcia
Subject:
IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.a. Authorization to approve the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Renewal Contract #529-16-0006-00008 Amendment H for the Middle Rio Grande 2-1-1 Program for Fiscal Year 2020 in the amount of $192,703.55
Subject:
IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.c.2.a. 2-1-1 Program Report
Subject:
IV.3.d. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Henry Garcia
Subject:
IV.3.d.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.d.1.a. Authorization to approve ratification of MRGDC 2020-2021 Stage 2B Strategic Plan.
Subject:
IV.3.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.d.2.a. 9-1-1 Program Report
Subject:
IV.3.e. Homeland Security Committee
Presenter:
Hon. William R. Mitchell
Subject:
IV.3.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.e.1.a. Homeland Security Committee Report   
Subject:
IV.3.f. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Francisco G. Ponce
Subject:
IV.3.f.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.f.1.a. Ratification to approve CJD/HLS Interlocal between MRGDC and the Public Safety Office, Office of the Governor.
Subject:
IV.3.f.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.f.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report.   
Subject:
IV.3.g. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Rowland Garza
Subject:
IV.3.g.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.g.1.a. Authorization to approve Dimmit County's proposed Type I-AE MSWF permit application to TCEQ as recommended by the SWAC Committee.
Subject:
IV.3.g.1.b. Authorization to approve amended SWAC By-laws as recommended by the committee.
Subject:
IV.3.g.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.g.2.a. Solid Waste Program Report
Subject:
IV.4. STANDING COMMITTEES
Subject:
IV.4.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Ramsey E. Cantu
Subject:
IV.4.a.1. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.4.a.1.a. Authorization to approve resolution no.0828-19-2 for Administrative Services exemption under the Texas Governmental Code Title 7 Intergovernmental relations Chapter 791 Interlocal Cooperation contracts.
Subject:
IV.4.a.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.4.a.2.a. Planning & Operations Activity Report
Subject:
IV.4.b. Finance Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Joe Cardenas
Subject:
IV.4.b.1. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.4.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures of goods and services over $25,000.
Subject:
IV.4.b.1.b. Authorization to approve amendment to "Travel Policy" on maximum meal reimbursement rates as set by GSA (U.S. General Services Administration).
Subject:
IV.4.b.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.4.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statements of Expenditures"
Subject:
IV.4.c. Workforce Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Ramsey Cantu
Subject:
IV.4.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.4.c.1.a. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity act Alternative Funding for Statewide Activities; Grant award amount $170,866.00. Grant period July 15, 2019 through August 31, 2020; Contract #2719WAF0001.
Subject:
IV.4.c.1.b. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Adult grant award amendment # 2; increased grant award amount by $1,920.00; Total amended grant award $760,151.00; Contract # 2718WOA000.
Subject:
IV.4.c.1.c. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth grant award amendment # 2; increased grant award amount by $2,465.00;Total amended grant award amount $808,585.00;Contract # 2718WOY000.
Subject:
IV.4.c.1.d. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Rapid Response; Total grant award amount  $13,447.00. Grant period July 01, 2019 through June 30, 2020; Contract #2719WOR001
Subject:
IV.4.c.1.e. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and opportunity Act-Adult; Total grant award amount $669,297.00. Grant period July 01,2019 through June 30, 2021. Contract # 2719WOA001.
Subject:
IV.4.c.1.f. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Dislocated Worker; Total grant award amount $434,971.00. Grant period July 01, 2019 through June 30, 2021. Contract #2719WOD001.
Subject:
IV.4.c.1.g. Authorization to accept Workforce Innovation and opportunity Act-Youth; Grant award amount $712,601.00. Grant period July 01, 2019 through June 30, 2021. Contract # 2719WOY001.
Subject:
IV.4.c.1.h. Authorization to accept Workforce Commission Initiatives amendment #002. Grand period is amended September 30, 2019 through January 21, 2020. Contract # 2719WCI000.
Subject:
IV.4.c.1.i. Authorization to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training; Total Grant award amount $288,294.00; Contract # 2719SNE000.
Subject:
IV.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.4.c.2.a. Director of Workforce Solution Report
Subject:
IV.4.c.2.b. Business Services Coordinator Program Report
Subject:
IV.4.c.2.c. Director of Child Care Report
Subject:
IV.4.c.2.d. Workforce ProgramCoordinator Program Report
Subject:
IV.4.c.2.e. Military Spouse Employment Report
Subject:
IV.4.d. Education Committee
Presenter:
Supt. Gilberto Gonzalez
Subject:
IV.4.d.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.4.d.1.a. Education Report
Subject:
IV.4.e. Partnership & Resources
Presenter:
Hon. Frank Moreno
Subject:
IV.4.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.4.e.1.a. November 02, 2019 Annual Golf Tournament - Uvalde, Texas
Subject:
IV.4.f. Nominating Committee:
Presenter:
Hon. Frank Ponce
Subject:
IV.4.f.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.4.f.1.a. Authorization to approve and recommend MRGDC's FY2019-2020 Board Officers.

1. President
2. 1st Vice-President
3. 2nd Vice-President
4. 3rd Vice-President
5. Secretary/Treasurer
Subject:
IV.4.g. AUDIT COMMITTEE:
Presenter:
Mr. Joe Cardenas
Subject:
IV.4.g.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.4.g.1.a. Authorization to select the firm of "Pattillo, Brown & Hill LLP" to perform our audits for a period of three years with two possible option years. 
Subject:
IV.4.h. MONITORING COMMITTEE:
Presenter:
Hon. Joe Luna
Subject:
IV.4.h.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.4.h.1.a. Ed Taylor's Fiscal Integrity Evaluation Review for Program Year 19-20
Subject:
IV.5. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITES:
Subject:
IV.5.a. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report
Presenter:
Mr. Rick Zamarippa
Subject:
IV.5.b. Executive Director's Report
Presenter:
Mr. Nick Gallegos
Subject:
IV.5.b.1. Next Board of Director's Meeting will be held on October 30, 2019.
Subject:
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Subject:
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Description:
The Council reserves the right to consider business out of the posted order and the right to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss items which are not listed as Executive Session items but which qualify to be discussed in closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meeting Act, under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

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