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Meeting Agenda
I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM  
II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of December 15, 2021 (pg.1)
IV. NEW BUSINESS
IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 
IV.1.a. ACTION ITEM:
  1. Discussion and/or action to ratify the Executive Director's benefit package from October 2014
  2. Discussion and/or action on possible Child Care Program Disallowed costs
  3. Discussion and/or action on a one-time annual merit pay for staff
IV.1.b. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
IV.2.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging
IV.2.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.a.1.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging (pg.10)
IV.2.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center
IV.2.b.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.b.1.a. 2-1-1 Area Information Center Report (pg.11)
IV.2.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee
 
IV.2.c.1. ACTION ITEM:
Discussion and Authorization to approve GIS contractor to assist the MRGDC 9-1-1 GIS Regional Planning Department with the 9-1-1 data.  GIS contract will be for one (1) year with amount not to exceed $24,960.00.  
IV.2.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.c.2.a. 911 Advisory Committee Report
IV.2.d. Homeland Security Committee
IV.2.d.1. ACTION ITEM:
  1. Ratification to approve the MRGDC SHSP Regional Planning Activities Grant Application # 2969508.
  2. Ratification to approve the MRGDC SHSP Operational Sustainment of Regional Trunked Radio System (RTRS) Grant Application # 2969608.
  3. Discussion and approval to submit the MRGDC FY23 Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure (SERI) Grant Application # 3969702.
  4. Ratification to approve the MRGDC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan grants:
    1. HMGP 4572 Hurricane Laura- Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Application.
    2. HMGP 4586 Texas Severe Winter Storms-Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Application.
    3. HMGP 4485 Texas COVID-19 -Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Application.
IV.2.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.d.2.a. Homeland Security Committee Report (pg.21)
 
IV.2.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
IV.2.e.1. ACTION ITEM:
a. Ratification to approve updated resolution for Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy Grant #2361106 for FY 2019-2021.
b. Ratification to approve updated resolution for Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy Grant #2361107 for FY 2021-2023.
IV.2.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report (pg.22)
IV.2.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
IV.2.f.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.f.1.a. Solid Waste Program Report (pg.23)
IV.3. STANDING COMMITTEES
IV.3.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
IV.3.a.1. ACTION ITEM:
  1. Discussion and/or action for approval of April Fair Housing Proclamation. 
  2.  Discussion and/or action to approve to award contracted services to update the CEDS table.
  3. Discussion and/or action to approve to award contracted services to add resiliency plan to the CEDS regarding COVID funding.
IV.3.a.1.a. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.a.1.a.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report (pg.25)
IV.3.b. Finance Committee
IV.3.b.1. ACTION ITEMS:
IV.3.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.00.  (pg.27)
IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures" (pg.63)
IV.3.c. Workforce Committee
IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:

  1. Discussion and or/action to accept amendment number 001 Child Care Services Formula Allocation Contract # 2722CCF001; To amend this BCY22 CCF grant to provide $7,346,527 in additional funding, approved by the Commission on November 2, 2021, which includes a Supplemental Distribution of $391,960 and a Provider Growth Support Payment of Distribution of $6,954,567, made available based upon demonstrated need. Provider Growth Support Payment Distribution funds can be used for allowable expenses from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. The Total Amended Grant Award is $14,480,465.00. (pg.70)

  1. Discussion and or/action to authorize to accept Military Family Support. The total grant award amount was $53,448.00. The Grant period is from January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022. Contract # 2722WOS001. (pg.73)

  1. Discussion and or/action to accept amendment number 001Wagner-Peyser Employment Services Contract # 2722WPA001; To amend Revised Attachment A, Section 2.6, changes are in bold.; To amend Revised Attachments B, Section 1.1, changes are in the body; The Grant Award Amendment shall be effective on December 20, 2021. (pg.74)

  1. Discussion and or/action to accept amendment number 002 Agency-Board Agreement for An Integrated Workforce System Contract #2720ABA001; To amend Revise Definitions, and Sections 5, 6, 11, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, and 25; To amend Revise Section 4. The Grant Award Amendment shall be effective on January 28, 2022. (pg.77)

  1. Discussion and or/action to accept amendment number 001 Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Contract #2722REA001; To amend an updated version, Version 2 of the following Special Federal Award Terms And Conditions replaces the original version, Unemployment Insurance Reemployment Services And Eligibility Assessment Grants, Federal Fiscal Year 2021; The Grant Award Amendment shall be effective on January 28, 2022. (pg.80)
IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.c.2.a. Director of Workforce Program Report (pg.83)
IV.3.d. Education Committee
IV.3.d.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.d.1.a. Education Committee Report
IV.3.e. Transportation Committee:
IV.3.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.e.1.a. Transportation Committee Report
IV.4. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
IV.4.a. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.4.a.1. Workforce Board Executive Director Report 
IV.4.b. INFORMATION
IV.4.b.1. Executive Director Report
V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: February 23, 2022 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
Minutes of December 15, 2021 (pg.1)
Subject:
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 
Presenter:
Hon. David Saucedo
Subject:
IV.1.a. ACTION ITEM:
  1. Discussion and/or action to ratify the Executive Director's benefit package from October 2014
  2. Discussion and/or action on possible Child Care Program Disallowed costs
  3. Discussion and/or action on a one-time annual merit pay for staff
Subject:
IV.1.b. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Presenter:
Hon. Bella Rubio
Subject:
IV.2.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging
Subject:
IV.2.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.a.1.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging (pg.10)
Subject:
IV.2.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center
Presenter:
Mr. Henry Garcia
Subject:
IV.2.b.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.b.1.a. 2-1-1 Area Information Center Report (pg.11)
Subject:
IV.2.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee
 
Presenter:
Mr. Henry Garcia
Subject:
IV.2.c.1. ACTION ITEM:
Discussion and Authorization to approve GIS contractor to assist the MRGDC 9-1-1 GIS Regional Planning Department with the 9-1-1 data.  GIS contract will be for one (1) year with amount not to exceed $24,960.00.  
Subject:
IV.2.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.c.2.a. 911 Advisory Committee Report
Subject:
IV.2.d. Homeland Security Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Judge Mitchell
Subject:
IV.2.d.1. ACTION ITEM:
  1. Ratification to approve the MRGDC SHSP Regional Planning Activities Grant Application # 2969508.
  2. Ratification to approve the MRGDC SHSP Operational Sustainment of Regional Trunked Radio System (RTRS) Grant Application # 2969608.
  3. Discussion and approval to submit the MRGDC FY23 Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure (SERI) Grant Application # 3969702.
  4. Ratification to approve the MRGDC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan grants:
    1. HMGP 4572 Hurricane Laura- Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Application.
    2. HMGP 4586 Texas Severe Winter Storms-Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Application.
    3. HMGP 4485 Texas COVID-19 -Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Application.
Subject:
IV.2.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.d.2.a. Homeland Security Committee Report (pg.21)
 
Subject:
IV.2.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Henry Garcia
Subject:
IV.2.e.1. ACTION ITEM:
a. Ratification to approve updated resolution for Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy Grant #2361106 for FY 2019-2021.
b. Ratification to approve updated resolution for Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy Grant #2361107 for FY 2021-2023.
Subject:
IV.2.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report (pg.22)
Subject:
IV.2.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Henry Garcia
Subject:
IV.2.f.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.f.1.a. Solid Waste Program Report (pg.23)
Subject:
IV.3. STANDING COMMITTEES
Subject:
IV.3.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Bruno Lozano
Subject:
IV.3.a.1. ACTION ITEM:
  1. Discussion and/or action for approval of April Fair Housing Proclamation. 
  2.  Discussion and/or action to approve to award contracted services to update the CEDS table.
  3. Discussion and/or action to approve to award contracted services to add resiliency plan to the CEDS regarding COVID funding.
Subject:
IV.3.a.1.a. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.a.1.a.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report (pg.25)
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/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.00.  (pg.27)
Subject:
IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures" (pg.63)
Subject:
IV.3.c. Workforce Committee
Presenter:
Mrs. Otila Gonzalez
Subject:
IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:

  1. Discussion and or/action to accept amendment number 001 Child Care Services Formula Allocation Contract # 2722CCF001; To amend this BCY22 CCF grant to provide $7,346,527 in additional funding, approved by the Commission on November 2, 2021, which includes a Supplemental Distribution of $391,960 and a Provider Growth Support Payment of Distribution of $6,954,567, made available based upon demonstrated need. Provider Growth Support Payment Distribution funds can be used for allowable expenses from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. The Total Amended Grant Award is $14,480,465.00. (pg.70)

  1. Discussion and or/action to authorize to accept Military Family Support. The total grant award amount was $53,448.00. The Grant period is from January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022. Contract # 2722WOS001. (pg.73)

  1. Discussion and or/action to accept amendment number 001Wagner-Peyser Employment Services Contract # 2722WPA001; To amend Revised Attachment A, Section 2.6, changes are in bold.; To amend Revised Attachments B, Section 1.1, changes are in the body; The Grant Award Amendment shall be effective on December 20, 2021. (pg.74)

  1. Discussion and or/action to accept amendment number 002 Agency-Board Agreement for An Integrated Workforce System Contract #2720ABA001; To amend Revise Definitions, and Sections 5, 6, 11, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, and 25; To amend Revise Section 4. The Grant Award Amendment shall be effective on January 28, 2022. (pg.77)

  1. Discussion and or/action to accept amendment number 001 Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Contract #2722REA001; To amend an updated version, Version 2 of the following Special Federal Award Terms And Conditions replaces the original version, Unemployment Insurance Reemployment Services And Eligibility Assessment Grants, Federal Fiscal Year 2021; The Grant Award Amendment shall be effective on January 28, 2022. (pg.80)
Subject:
IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.c.2.a. Director of Workforce Program Report (pg.83)
Subject:
IV.3.d. Education Committee
Presenter:
Supt. Guillermo Mancha
Subject:
IV.3.d.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.d.1.a. Education Committee Report
Subject:
IV.3.e. Transportation Committee:
Presenter:
Hon. Bruno Lozano
Subject:
IV.3.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.e.1.a. Transportation Committee Report
Subject:
IV.4. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
Subject:
IV.4.a. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.4.a.1. Workforce Board Executive Director Report 
Subject:
IV.4.b. INFORMATION
Subject:
IV.4.b.1. Executive Director Report
Subject:
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Subject:
VI. ADJOURNMENT

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