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Meeting Agenda
I.  ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
II.  INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-August 28, 2019
IV. NEW BUSINESS
IV.1.  Executive Committee
IV.1.a. ACTION ITEM:
IV.1.a.1. Discussion and appropriate action to approve cost of living increase for employees
IV.1.a.2. Discussion and appropriate action to accept the 2019 Child Care Services Contract.
IV.1.a.3. Discussion and appropriate action to accept the 2019-20 Workforce Services Contract.
IV.1.b. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.1.b.1. Update on cyber attack
IV.2. ADVISORY COMITTEE
IV.2.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging
IV.2.a.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.2.a.1.a. Authorization to approve the HHSC Grant Award in the amount of $28, 541.00 for the implementation of: Evidence Based Intervention Program, Opioid Misuse Awareness and Network Capacity Planning
IV.2.a.1.b. Authorization to approve the Proclamation of November 2019 as National Caregivers Month.
IV.2.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.a.2.a. AAA Program Report
IV.2.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center
IV.2.b.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.2.b.1.a. Authorization to appoint Andrew Barnebey, of Edwards County, to fill a vacancy on the 2-1-1 Advisory Committee
IV.2.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.b.2.a. 2-1-1 Program Report
IV.2.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee
IV.2.c.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.2.c.1.a. Authorization to approve the procurement of GIS consultant for 9-1-1 State EGDMS/NG911 project.  Cost estimate for contractual work is $24,000 -$30,000.
IV.2.c.1.b. Authorization to approve the procurement of GIS Networking Consultant.  Cost estimate for contractual work is $35,000 – 40,000.
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 ITEM:
IV.2.d.1.a. Authorization to approve Regional Interoperability Communications Plan (RICP)
IV.2.d.1.b. Authorization to approve HSAC Bylaws.
IV.2.d.1.c. Authorization to approve MRGDC-HSAC Polices and Procedures.
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 ITEM:
IV.2.e.1.a. Ratification to approve the Law Enforcement Training Academy Contract for FY 2019-2020 with the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office
IV.2.e.1.b. Discussion and appropriate action to approve sole source contact with SWTJC for Law Enforcement Training Academy contractual services.
IV.2.e.1.c. Discussion and appropriate action to approve the CJAC By-Laws as recommended by the committee.
IV.2.e.1.d. Discussion and appropriate action to approve the CJAC Policies and Procedures as recommended by the committee.
IV.2.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Activity Report
IV.2.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
IV.2.f.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.f.1.a. Authorization to approve Resolution for 2020/2021 TCEQ Biennium Contract.
IV.2.f.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.f.2.a. Solid Waste Activity Report
IV.2.g. AUDIT COMMITTEE
IV.2.g.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.2.g.1.a. Authorization to select the firm of Garza/Gonzalez & Associates to perform our audits for a period of three years with two possible option years.
IV.3. STANDING COMMITTEE
IV.3.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
IV.3.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.a.1.a. Planning and Operations Report
IV.3.b. Finance Committee
IV.3.b.1. ACTION ITEMS:
IV.3.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures of goods and services over $25,000.
IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statements of Expenditures"
IV.3.c. Workforce Committee
IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.3.c.1.a. Authorization to accept Supplementation Nutrition AssistanceProgram Employment  & Training ;Total
 award amount of $272,078.00;For grant period October 01, 2019 to September 30, 2020; Contract #  2720SNE001.
IV.3.c.1.b. Authorization to accept Wagner- Peyser Employment Service;Total award amount of $23,659.00; For grant period October 01, 2019 to December 31, 2020; Contract # 2720WPA001.
IV.3.c.1.c. Authorization to accept Additional Program Funding; Total award amount of $12,338.00; For grant period October 01, 2019 to September 30, 2020; Contract # 2720WOO001.
IV.3.c.1.d. Authorization to accept Reemployment Services and Eligibility; Total award amount of $99,024.00; For grant period September 30, 2019 to December 31, 2019; Contract # 272OREA001.
IV.3.c.1.e. Authorization to accept CCDF Quality Improvement Activity;Total award amount of $316,321.00; For grant period October 01, 2019 to October 31, 2020; Contract # 272OCCQ001.
IV.3.c.1.f. Authorization to accept Trade Act Services For Dislocated Workers; Total award amount of $10,000; For grant period October 01, 2019 to December 31, 2020;  Contract #2720TRA001.
IV.3.c.1.g. Authorization to accept Child Care Services Formula Allocation; Total award amount of $5,180,222.00; For grant period October 01, 2019 to December 31, 2020; Contract # 2720CCF001.
IV.3.c.1.h. Authorization to accept Temporary Assistance For Needy Families -Choices; Total award amount of $885,300.00; For grant period October 01, 2019 to October 31, 2020; Contract # 2720TAF001.
IV.3.c.1.i. Authorization to accept Child Care and Development Fund Child Care Local Match; Total award amount of $688,572.00; For grant period October 01, 2019 to December 31, 2020. Contract # 2720CCM001
IV.3.c.1.j. Authorization to accept Amendment # 2 Child Care ServicesFormula Allocation. Contract # 2719CCF000.
IV.3.c.1.k. Authorization to accept Amendment # 2 Non-financial agreement-Agency-Board agreement for an integrated Workforce System. For grant period September 30, 2019 to December 31, 2019. Contract # 2716ABA000.
IV.3.c.1.l. Authorization to accept Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Child Care (DFPS). For grant period September 01, 2019 to December 31, 2020. Contract #2720CCP001
IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.c.2.a. Director of Workforce Solution Report
IV.3.c.2.b. Data & Fund Quality Assurance Activity Summary Report
IV.3.c.2.c. Director of Child Care Report
IV.3.d. Education Committee:
IV.3.d.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.d.1.a. Education Report
IV.4. ADMINSTRATIVE ACTIVITES
IV.4.a. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report
IV.4.b. Executive Director's Report
IV.4.b.1. Next Board of Director's Meeting will be held on December 11, 2019 in Uvalde, Texas.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 30, 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-August 28, 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. Discussion and appropriate action to approve cost of living increase for employees
Subject:
IV.1.a.2. Discussion and appropriate action to accept the 2019 Child Care Services Contract.
Subject:
IV.1.a.3. Discussion and appropriate action to accept the 2019-20 Workforce Services Contract.
Subject:
IV.1.b. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.1.b.1. Update on cyber attack
Subject:
IV.2. ADVISORY COMITTEE
Subject:
IV.2.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging
Presenter:
Hon. Jesus Chavez
Subject:
IV.2.a.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.a.1.a. Authorization to approve the HHSC Grant Award in the amount of $28, 541.00 for the implementation of: Evidence Based Intervention Program, Opioid Misuse Awareness and Network Capacity Planning
Subject:
IV.2.a.1.b. Authorization to approve the Proclamation of November 2019 as National Caregivers Month.
Subject:
IV.2.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.a.2.a. AAA Program Report
Subject:
IV.2.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center
Presenter:
Mr. Henry Garcia
Subject:
IV.2.b.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.b.1.a. Authorization to appoint Andrew Barnebey, of Edwards County, to fill a vacancy on the 2-1-1 Advisory Committee
Subject:
IV.2.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.b.2.a. 2-1-1 Program Report
Subject:
IV.2.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Henry Garcia
Subject:
IV.2.c.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.c.1.a. Authorization to approve the procurement of GIS consultant for 9-1-1 State EGDMS/NG911 project.  Cost estimate for contractual work is $24,000 -$30,000.
Subject:
IV.2.c.1.b. Authorization to approve the procurement of GIS Networking Consultant.  Cost estimate for contractual work is $35,000 – 40,000.
Subject:
IV.2.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.c.2.a. 9-1-1 Program Report
Subject:
IV.2.d. Homeland Security Committee
Presenter:
Hon. William R. Mitchell
Subject:
IV.2.d.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.d.1.a. Authorization to approve Regional Interoperability Communications Plan (RICP)
Subject:
IV.2.d.1.b. Authorization to approve HSAC Bylaws.
Subject:
IV.2.d.1.c. Authorization to approve MRGDC-HSAC Polices and Procedures.
Subject:
IV.2.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.d.2.a. Homeland Security Committee Report.
Subject:
IV.2.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Francisco G. Ponce
Subject:
IV.2.e.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.e.1.a. Ratification to approve the Law Enforcement Training Academy Contract for FY 2019-2020 with the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office
Subject:
IV.2.e.1.b. Discussion and appropriate action to approve sole source contact with SWTJC for Law Enforcement Training Academy contractual services.
Subject:
IV.2.e.1.c. Discussion and appropriate action to approve the CJAC By-Laws as recommended by the committee.
Subject:
IV.2.e.1.d. Discussion and appropriate action to approve the CJAC Policies and Procedures as recommended by the committee.
Subject:
IV.2.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Activity Report
Subject:
IV.2.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Rowland Garza
Subject:
IV.2.f.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.f.1.a. Authorization to approve Resolution for 2020/2021 TCEQ Biennium Contract.
Subject:
IV.2.f.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.f.2.a. Solid Waste Activity Report
Subject:
IV.2.g. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Subject:
IV.2.g.1. ACTION ITEM:
Presenter:
Mr. Joe Cardenas
Subject:
IV.2.g.1.a. Authorization to select the firm of Garza/Gonzalez & Associates to perform our audits for a period of three years with two possible option years.
Subject:
IV.3. STANDING COMMITTEE
Presenter:
Hon. Ramsey E. Cantu
Subject:
IV.3.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Ramsey E. Cantu
Subject:
IV.3.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.a.1.a. Planning and Operations Report
Subject:
IV.3.b. Finance Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Joe Cardenas
Subject:
IV.3.b.1. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.3.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures of goods and services over $25,000.
Subject:
IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statements of Expenditures"
Subject:
IV.3.c. Workforce Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Ramsey Cantu
Subject:
IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.a. Authorization to accept Supplementation Nutrition AssistanceProgram Employment  & Training ;Total
 award amount of $272,078.00;For grant period October 01, 2019 to September 30, 2020; Contract #  2720SNE001.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.b. Authorization to accept Wagner- Peyser Employment Service;Total award amount of $23,659.00; For grant period October 01, 2019 to December 31, 2020; Contract # 2720WPA001.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.c. Authorization to accept Additional Program Funding; Total award amount of $12,338.00; For grant period October 01, 2019 to September 30, 2020; Contract # 2720WOO001.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.d. Authorization to accept Reemployment Services and Eligibility; Total award amount of $99,024.00; For grant period September 30, 2019 to December 31, 2019; Contract # 272OREA001.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.e. Authorization to accept CCDF Quality Improvement Activity;Total award amount of $316,321.00; For grant period October 01, 2019 to October 31, 2020; Contract # 272OCCQ001.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.f. Authorization to accept Trade Act Services For Dislocated Workers; Total award amount of $10,000; For grant period October 01, 2019 to December 31, 2020;  Contract #2720TRA001.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.g. Authorization to accept Child Care Services Formula Allocation; Total award amount of $5,180,222.00; For grant period October 01, 2019 to December 31, 2020; Contract # 2720CCF001.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.h. Authorization to accept Temporary Assistance For Needy Families -Choices; Total award amount of $885,300.00; For grant period October 01, 2019 to October 31, 2020; Contract # 2720TAF001.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.i. Authorization to accept Child Care and Development Fund Child Care Local Match; Total award amount of $688,572.00; For grant period October 01, 2019 to December 31, 2020. Contract # 2720CCM001
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.j. Authorization to accept Amendment # 2 Child Care ServicesFormula Allocation. Contract # 2719CCF000.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.k. Authorization to accept Amendment # 2 Non-financial agreement-Agency-Board agreement for an integrated Workforce System. For grant period September 30, 2019 to December 31, 2019. Contract # 2716ABA000.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.l. Authorization to accept Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Child Care (DFPS). For grant period September 01, 2019 to December 31, 2020. Contract #2720CCP001
Subject:
IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.c.2.a. Director of Workforce Solution Report
Subject:
IV.3.c.2.b. Data & Fund Quality Assurance Activity Summary Report
Subject:
IV.3.c.2.c. Director of Child Care Report
Subject:
IV.3.d. Education Committee:
Presenter:
Mayor Ramsey Cantu
Subject:
IV.3.d.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.d.1.a. Education Report
Subject:
IV.4. ADMINSTRATIVE ACTIVITES
Description:
 
Subject:
IV.4.a. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report
Presenter:
Rick Zamarripa
Subject:
IV.4.b. Executive Director's Report
Presenter:
Mr. Nick Gallegos
Subject:
IV.4.b.1. Next Board of Director's Meeting will be held on December 11, 2019 in Uvalde, Texas.
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 Meetings Act, under Chapter 551 of theTexas Government Code.

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