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Meeting Agenda
I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
II.1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 26, 2020
III. NEW BUSINESS
III.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
III.1.a. ACTION ITEM:
III.1.a.1. Discussion and/or action to approve application and resolution to Texas SmartBuy Membership Program for the Middle Rio Grande Development Council. 
III.1.a.2. Discussion and/or action to authorize to retain Contracted Consultant Services to assist with RFP Response due to unavailable time by staff responding to COVID 19 impacted customers in the current contract.
III.1.a.3. Discussion and/or action to authorize to submit a proposal to the Response to Proposal (RFP) issued by the Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande Board (WFSMRGB) on March 23, 2020 "For the Management and Operations of Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande One Stop Services"; Proposal is due by May 8, 2020, 2:00 p.m.{Potential four  (4) year contract to operate the one-stop centers in the Middle Rio Grande Region}.  
III.1.a.4. Discussion and/or action to approve Middle Rio Grande Development Council Resolution No.2020-422-1 regarding extension to allow additional time to submit the 2020 Census Surveys to the United States Census Bureau beyond the extended period of August 14, 2020.
III.1.a.5. Discussion and/or action to approve “A Salute to Our Region’s First Responders” Regional Recognition.
III.1.a.6. Discussion and/or action to approve Middle Rio Grande Development Council Resolution requesting Emergency action from Texas Governor Greg Abbott to address the Unemployment Crisis resulting from the COVID-19 Virus.
III.2. BUDGET COMMITTEE:
III.2.a. ACTION ITEM:
III.2.a.1. Authorization to approve Mid-Year 2019-2020 Budget.
III.3. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
III.3.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging
III.3.a.1. ACTION ITEM:
III.3.a.1.a. Authorization to approve Proclamation for Older Americans Month, May 2020
III.3.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
III.3.a.2.a. Area Agency on Aging Program Report
III.3.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center
III.3.b.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
III.3.b.1.a. 2-1-1 AIC Program Report
III.3.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee
III.3.c.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
III.3.c.1.a. 9-1-1 Program Report
III.3.d. Homeland Security Committee
III.3.d.1. ACTION ITEM:
III.3.d.1.a. Ratification to adopt resolution approving Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) ranking of regional State Homeland Security Program grants and to submit scores to office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division. 
III.3.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
III.3.d.2.a. Homeland Security Committee Report
III.3.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
III.3.e.1. ACTION ITEM:
III.3.e.1.a. Authorization to approve a resolution of the prioritized FY 21 grant applications submitted to the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division.
III.3.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
III.3.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report
III.3.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
III.3.f.1. ACTION ITEM:
III.3.f.1.a. Authorization to approve RFP for the Regional Municipal Solid Waste Plan Update.
III.3.f.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
III.3.f.2.a. Solid Waste Program Report
III.4. STANDING COMMITTEES
III.4.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
III.4.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
III.4.a.1.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report
III.4.b. Finance Committee
III.4.b.1. ACTION ITEMS:
III.4.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.00.  
III.4.b.1.b. Ratification to approve the selection of vendor of 911 Maintenance Contract. 
III.4.b.1.c. Ratification to approve the selection of vendor of PSAP front and back equipment replacement.
III.4.b.1.d. Authorization to approve the acceptance of Funds received from Texas Health and Human Services for Housing Bond in the Amount of $13,152.00.
III.4.b.1.e. Authorization to approve the acceptance of Funds received from Texas Health and Human Services for HICAP in the amount of $50,152.00
III.4.b.1.f.  Authorization to approve the acceptance of Funds received from Texas Health and Human Services for COVID-19 Disaster in the amount of $251,284.00.
III.4.b.1.g. Authorization for approval of Amendment to Procurement Policy.
III.4.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
III.4.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures"
III.4.c. Workforce Committee
III.4.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:
III.4.c.1.a. Authorization to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment  & Training amendment #001; Total amended award amount $272,078.00;Contract # 2720SNE001.
III.4.c.1.b. Authorization to accept Summer Earn and Learn Program (SEAL); Total grant award amount $178,000.00; Contract period from  03-01-20 to 02-28-21Contract # 3020VRS095.
III.4.c.1.c. Authorization to accept Childcare and Development Fund Childcare Local match amendment # 001; The special Federal Award Terms are amended as follows:Revised special Federal Award Terms and conditions. Contract # 2720ABA001
III.4.c.1.d. Authorization to accept Wagner-Peyser Employment Services Contract amendment #001; Total amended award amount $36,811.00; Total Amended Grant Award Amount $60,470.00 Contract # 2720WPA001.
III.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
III.4.c.2.a. Workforce Division Director's Report
III.4.d. Education Committee
III.4.d.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
III.4.d.1.a. Education Committee Report
III.4.e. Transportation Committee:
III.4.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
III.4.e.1.a. Transportation Committee Report
III.5. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
III.5.a. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report
III.5.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM
III.5.b. Executive Director’s Report
III.5.b.1. INFORMATION ITEM
IV. OTHER BUSINESS
V. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Subject:
I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
Subject:
II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Subject:
II.1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 26, 2020
Subject:
III. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
III.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Presenter:
Mr. Henry Garcia
Subject:
III.1.a. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
III.1.a.1. Discussion and/or action to approve application and resolution to Texas SmartBuy Membership Program for the Middle Rio Grande Development Council. 
Subject:
III.1.a.2. Discussion and/or action to authorize to retain Contracted Consultant Services to assist with RFP Response due to unavailable time by staff responding to COVID 19 impacted customers in the current contract.
Subject:
III.1.a.3. Discussion and/or action to authorize to submit a proposal to the Response to Proposal (RFP) issued by the Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande Board (WFSMRGB) on March 23, 2020 "For the Management and Operations of Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande One Stop Services"; Proposal is due by May 8, 2020, 2:00 p.m.{Potential four  (4) year contract to operate the one-stop centers in the Middle Rio Grande Region}.  
Subject:
III.1.a.4. Discussion and/or action to approve Middle Rio Grande Development Council Resolution No.2020-422-1 regarding extension to allow additional time to submit the 2020 Census Surveys to the United States Census Bureau beyond the extended period of August 14, 2020.
Subject:
III.1.a.5. Discussion and/or action to approve “A Salute to Our Region’s First Responders” Regional Recognition.
Subject:
III.1.a.6. Discussion and/or action to approve Middle Rio Grande Development Council Resolution requesting Emergency action from Texas Governor Greg Abbott to address the Unemployment Crisis resulting from the COVID-19 Virus.
Subject:
III.2. BUDGET COMMITTEE:
Subject:
III.2.a. ACTION ITEM:
Presenter:
President Hector Gonzales
Subject:
III.2.a.1. Authorization to approve Mid-Year 2019-2020 Budget.
Subject:
III.3. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Subject:
III.3.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging
Presenter:
Hon. Jesus Chavez
Subject:
III.3.a.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
III.3.a.1.a. Authorization to approve Proclamation for Older Americans Month, May 2020
Subject:
III.3.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
III.3.a.2.a. Area Agency on Aging Program Report
Subject:
III.3.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center
Presenter:
Mr. Henry Garcia
Subject:
III.3.b.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
III.3.b.1.a. 2-1-1 AIC Program Report
Subject:
III.3.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Henry Garcia
Subject:
III.3.c.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
III.3.c.1.a. 9-1-1 Program Report
Subject:
III.3.d. Homeland Security Committee
Presenter:
Hon. William R. Mitchell
Subject:
III.3.d.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
III.3.d.1.a. Ratification to adopt resolution approving Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) ranking of regional State Homeland Security Program grants and to submit scores to office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division. 
Subject:
III.3.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
III.3.d.2.a. Homeland Security Committee Report
Subject:
III.3.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Francisco G. Ponce
Subject:
III.3.e.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
III.3.e.1.a. Authorization to approve a resolution of the prioritized FY 21 grant applications submitted to the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division.
Subject:
III.3.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
III.3.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report
Subject:
III.3.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Rowland Garza
Subject:
III.3.f.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
III.3.f.1.a. Authorization to approve RFP for the Regional Municipal Solid Waste Plan Update.
Subject:
III.3.f.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
III.3.f.2.a. Solid Waste Program Report
Subject:
III.4. STANDING COMMITTEES
Subject:
III.4.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Bruno Lozano
Subject:
III.4.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
III.4.a.1.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report
Subject:
III.4.b. Finance Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Joe Cardenas
Subject:
III.4.b.1. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
III.4.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.00.  
Subject:
III.4.b.1.b. Ratification to approve the selection of vendor of 911 Maintenance Contract. 
Subject:
III.4.b.1.c. Ratification to approve the selection of vendor of PSAP front and back equipment replacement.
Subject:
III.4.b.1.d. Authorization to approve the acceptance of Funds received from Texas Health and Human Services for Housing Bond in the Amount of $13,152.00.
Subject:
III.4.b.1.e. Authorization to approve the acceptance of Funds received from Texas Health and Human Services for HICAP in the amount of $50,152.00
Subject:
III.4.b.1.f.  Authorization to approve the acceptance of Funds received from Texas Health and Human Services for COVID-19 Disaster in the amount of $251,284.00.
Subject:
III.4.b.1.g. Authorization for approval of Amendment to Procurement Policy.
Subject:
III.4.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
III.4.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures"
Subject:
III.4.c. Workforce Committee
Presenter:
Ms. Otila Gonzales
Subject:
III.4.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
III.4.c.1.a. Authorization to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment  & Training amendment #001; Total amended award amount $272,078.00;Contract # 2720SNE001.
Subject:
III.4.c.1.b. Authorization to accept Summer Earn and Learn Program (SEAL); Total grant award amount $178,000.00; Contract period from  03-01-20 to 02-28-21Contract # 3020VRS095.
Subject:
III.4.c.1.c. Authorization to accept Childcare and Development Fund Childcare Local match amendment # 001; The special Federal Award Terms are amended as follows:Revised special Federal Award Terms and conditions. Contract # 2720ABA001
Subject:
III.4.c.1.d. Authorization to accept Wagner-Peyser Employment Services Contract amendment #001; Total amended award amount $36,811.00; Total Amended Grant Award Amount $60,470.00 Contract # 2720WPA001.
Subject:
III.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Subject:
III.4.c.2.a. Workforce Division Director's Report
Subject:
III.4.d. Education Committee
Presenter:
Superintendent Guillermo Mancha
Subject:
III.4.d.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
III.4.d.1.a. Education Committee Report
Subject:
III.4.e. Transportation Committee:
Presenter:
Bruno Lozano
Subject:
III.4.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
III.4.e.1.a. Transportation Committee Report
Subject:
III.5. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
Subject:
III.5.a. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report
Presenter:
Mr. Rick Zamarripa
Subject:
III.5.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM
Subject:
III.5.b. Executive Director’s Report
Presenter:
Mr. Nick Gallegos
Subject:
III.5.b.1. INFORMATION ITEM
Subject:
IV. OTHER BUSINESS
Subject:
V. 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 the Texas Government Code.

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