August 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM  

II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- JUNE 18, 2024 Pg. 1

IV. NEW BUSINESS

IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

IV.1.a. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/or action to authorize MRGDC's 2024-2025 Holiday Schedule. Pg.10

IV.1.a.2. Discussion and/or action to authorize to amend Salary Schedule. Pg.11

IV.1.a.3. Discussion and/or action to approve MRGDC Board of Directors Meeting Schedule FY 2024-2025. Pg.13

IV.1.a.4. Discussion and/or action to approve the extension of the Child Care Contract between the Middle Rio Grande Development Council and the Board. This extension begins October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. This is the 1st extension of a 4 year awarded contract.

IV.1.a.5. Discussion and/or action to approve Audit RFP services for FY beginning on September 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2028 to Garza and Gonzalez Associates.

IV.1.a.6. Discussion and/or action to approve changes to the MRGDC policies and procedures regarding the dress code. Pg.14

IV.1.a.7. Discussion and/or action to approve changes to the MRGDC policies and procedures regarding the holidays. Pg.17

IV.1.a.8. Discussion and/or action to approve Executive Director, Ms. Michelle Garcia, evaluation. 
MRGDC Board of Directors will convene in closed session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.074 et seq. Chapter 551.074 – Personnel

IV.1.b. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.1.b.1. Board of Directors Code of Conduct.

IV.1.b.2. TDA Status Update.

IV.1.b.3. Reminder of increased membership dues.

IV.2. BUDGET COMMITTEE:

IV.2.a. ACTION ITEM:

IV.2.b. Discussion and/or action to approve Budget for Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. Pg.18

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. Pg.27

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

IV.3.b.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.b.1.a. Discussion and/or action to ratify 211 Budget for a 3 year period in the amount of $1,059,723.16.
SFY24- $217,433.48
SFY25- $217,433.48
SFY26- $217,433.48 Pg.28

IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.b.2.a. 2-1-1 I&R Program Report. Pg.31

IV.3.b.2.b. Committee Member Nominations. 

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

IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.c.1.a. Discussion and/or action on the upcoming Biennium Stage 1 Budget for 2026-2027 Year 1 Total base + Expectations $2,617,110 and Year 2 Total Base + Exceptions $1,698,921. Pg.35

IV.3.c.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve Intrado Viper Software Maintenance Service Renewal agreement of $69,444.00 for FY 24-25. Pg.42

IV.3.c.1.c. Discussion and/or action to approve Intrado ECats (MIS) Service Renewal agreement of $34,505.60 for FY 24-25. Pg.48

IV.3.c.1.d. Discussion and/or action to approve Western States Communications Inc. Hardware Equipment Maintenance Renewal agreement of $143,221.50 for FY 24-25.

IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.c.2.a. 9-1-1 Program Report. Pg.88

IV.3.d. Homeland Security Committee

IV.3.d.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.d.1.a. Discussion and/or action to accept Interlocal Agreement with the Govenor's Office, Public Safety Division in the amount of $18,375. Pg.90

IV.3.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.d.2.a. Homeland Security Committee Report. Pg.126

IV.3.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

IV.3.e.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.3.e.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve CJAC Policies. Pg.127

IV.3.e.1.b. Discussion and/or action to ratify the Law Enforcement Contact to update Southwest Texas Jr. College to Southwest Texas College. Pg.133

IV.3.e.1.c. Discussion and/or action to ratify the two-year Interlocal CJD Contract in the amount of $43,100.92. Pg.135

IV.3.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report. Pg.171

IV.3.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee

IV.3.f.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.f.1.a. Discussion and/or action on extention of Del Rio Landfill.

IV.3.f.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.f.2.a. Solid Waste Program Report. Pg.172

IV.4. STANDING COMMITTEES

IV.4.a. Community & Economic Development Committee

IV.4.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.a.1.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report. Pg.174

IV.4.b. Finance Committee

IV.4.b.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.4.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.  Pg.176

IV.4.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures". Pg.177

IV.4.c. Workforce Committee

IV.4.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.4.c.1.a. Discussion and or/action to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Adult #2724WOA001; from July 01, 2024 to June 30, 2026. Total Award Amount $878,332. Pg.183

IV.4.c.1.b. Discussion and or action to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Dislocated Worker #2724WOD001; from July 01, 2024 to June 30, 2026. Total Award Amount $486,423. Pg.184

IV.4.c.1.c. Discussion and or/action to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Youth
 #2724WOY001; from July 01, 2024 to June 30, 2026. Total Award Amount $943,981. Pg.185

IV.4.c.1.d. Discussion and or/action to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Rapid Response #2724WOR001; July 01, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Total Award Amount $16,058. Pg.186

IV.4.c.1.e. Discussion and or/action to accept Child Care Services Formula Allocation 
 # 2725CCF001. Total Award Amount $10,107,312. Pg.187
 

IV.4.c.1.f. Discussion and/or action to accept Vocational Rehabilitation Integration Agency Contract #2723COL001 from September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025 in the amount of $132,236.88. Pg.188

IV.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.c.2.a. Workforce/ Child Care Report. Pg.190

IV.5. NOMINATING COMMITTEE:

IV.5.a. ACTION ITEM:

IV.5.a.1. Discussion and/or action to authorize the recommended MRGDC's FY 2024-2025 Board Officers. 

• President 
• 1st Vice-President 
• 2nd Vice-President 
• 3rd Vice-President 
• Secretary 
• Treasurer
• Immediate Past President Pg.197

IV.6. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

IV.6.a. INFORMATION ITEMS:

IV.6.a.1. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report: Rosie Lozano

IV.6.a.2. MRGDC Executive Director’s Report: Michelle Garcia

V. OTHER BUSINESS

VI. ADJOURNMENT