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Middle Rio Grande Workforce Board of Directors Meeting
MINUTES
Holiday Inn, Sage Room Uvalde, Texas
February 8, 2007 Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
OFFICERS PRESENT:
Mr. Juan Martinez, Chair, Private Sector, Uvalde
Mr. Skip Baker, Vice Chair, Private Sector, Del Rio
Mr. Pete Castillo, Treasurer, Literacy, Eagle Pass
OFFICERS ABSENT:
Ms. Teresa Kypuros, Secretary, Private Sector, Eagle Pass
Ms. Ana Ramos, Parliamentarian, Private Sector, Eagle Pass
Ms. Patricia Taylor, Past Chair, Private Sector, Brackettville
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dr. Frank Abbott, Education Agency, Uvalde
Mr. Pablo Aguillon, CBO, Crystal City
Mr. Billy Brice, Private Sector, Leakey
Ms. Judy Canales, Economic Development, Eagle Pass
Mr. Manuel Estrada, CBO, Carrizo Springs
Mr. Ernest Flores, Private Sector, Carrizo Springs
Mr. Jose Garcia, Organized Labor, Carrizo Springs
Mr. George Garza, Private Sector, Uvalde
Ms. Monica Gonzales, Texas Rehab. Del Rio
Mr. Pablo Gonzales, Private Sector, Cotulla
Mr. Oscar Gutierrez, Public Assistance Agency, Del Rio
Ms. Rachel Hanson, Private Sector, Uvalde
Mr. Arturo Mancha, Private Sector, Eagle Pass
Ms. Mary Martin, Private Sector, Brackettville
Ms. Maria Martinez, Parliamentarian, Private Sector, Del Rio
Mr. Jimmy Patterson, CBO, Cotulla
Dr. Benito Perez, Education Agency, Crystal City
Ms. Alicia Rendon, Education Agency, Uvalde
Mr. Glenn Skiles, TWC, Eagle Pass
Ms. Dianne Trevino, Education Agency, Del Rio
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ms. Imelda Allen, Education Agency, Crystal City
Mr. Esteban Alvarado, Private Sector, Cotulla
Mr. Blaine Bennett, Adult Basic/Cont/Ed., Uvalde
Mr. Juan Correa, Private Sector, Eagle Pass
Mr. Clayton Crider, Private Sector, Leakey
Ms. Rosa De La Garza, Private Sector, Eagle Pass
Mr. Richard Diaz, CBO, Crystal City
Ms. Linda Elledge, Private Sector, Uvalde
Mr. Larry Garza, Private Sector, Del Rio
Mr. Michael Grooms, Private Sector, Rocksprings
Ms. Shirley Hadsell, Private Sector, Brackettville
Ms. Laura Macias, Private Sector, Crystal City
Mr. Jesse Martinez, Private Sector, Crystal City
Mr. Ramiro Munoz, Private Sector, Carrizo Springs
Mr. David Ojeda, CBO, Carrizo Springs
Mr. Evaristo Rendon, Private Sector, Rocksprings
Mr. Matthew Stavely, Private Sector, Del Rio
Ms. Nora Tellez, CBO, Cotulla
OTHERS PRESENT:
MRGDC Staff
MRGWFB Staff
I. Call to Order:
The Middle Rio Grande Workforce Board met for their regular scheduled Board meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room in Uvalde, Texas. Mr. Juan Martinez was a little under the weather and Mr. Skip Baker, Vice Chair, called the meeting to order at approximately 1:20 p.m.
II. Invocation:
The Invocation was given by Mr. Ricky McNiel.
III. Roll Call:
Ms. Tolie Maldonado called roll and the twenty three (23) members listed above were determined to be present. Having established a quorum, the following business was transacted.
IV. Introduction of Guest(s):
Mr. Phil Rigney, MRGDC, introduced Mr. Jim Eady, SCORE Chapter 164 Liason from San Antonio. Mr. Leodoro Martinez, MRGDC Executive Director introduced Ms. Trisha Urban, Small Business Representative with MRGDC serving all nine counties but based out of Del Rio.
Public Comments (3 minutes per comment):
There were no public comments.
V. Approval of December 14, 2006 minutes:
Mr. Skip Baker entertained a motion for the approval of the December 14, 2006 minutes. Mr. George Garza made a motion to approve the minutes with the correction of the word apposing to opposing .. .motion was seconded by Mr. Billy Brice . .motion carried.
VI. New Business
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Executive Committee ................... Mr. Juan Martinez
Information Item(s):
1. Recognition of Workforce Board Appointment(s) and/or Reappointment(s)
a. Ms. Monica Gonzales, Division of Rehab. Services Rep., Val Verde:
b. Mr. Juan Correa, Private Sector, Maverick County representative
c. Mr. Glenn Skiles, TWC, Maverick County representative
Mr. Skip Baker introduced the newly certified board members listed above and welcomed them to the Board.
2. Update on the development of an RFP for procurement of Child Care Operator: Mr. Ricky McNiel reported that an RFP for the procurement of Child Care Operator would be put out and the Board would be coming back at the April meeting for the selection by of the operator.
Action Item(s):
1. Acceptance of LWFB resignation(s)/declaration of vacancy(s):
a. Declaration of Vacancy: Mr. Esteban Alvarado, Private Sector Representative, La Salle County: Mr. Skip Baker reported that the committee was recommending that Mr. Alvarados seat be declared vacant due to excessive consecutive absences from the board meetings, as per our By-Laws.
2. Appointment of AD-HOC Procurement Committee to complete Child Care Operator procurement: Mr. Skip Baker stated that the AD-HOC Procurement Committee would consist of the Executive Committee members and the Chair of each WFB committee. This Committee would be involved with the Child Care proposal. This committee will be expected to bring a recommendation of who to award the Child Care contract to at the April Board meeting. The proposal was handed out to the Committee Chairs that were present.
Mr. Pete Castillo made a motion to approve the above two items motion was seconded by Mr. Arturo Mancha .motion passed.
B. Finance Committee . .. Mr. Billy Joe Brice
Information Item(s):
1. Summary of Fund Balances on Workforce Programs:
2. MRGWFB Expenditure Report: Mr. Billy Joe Brice reported that these two reports had been included in the packet for the Boards review and if any Board members had any questions Mr. Ricky McNiel would be happy to answer them.
Mr. Ricky McNiel reported on the longevity policy that was handed out to the board members and stated that the longevity pay awards made would be based on the longevity policy. It was agreed that staff would review the longevity pay policy for future reference.
C. Planning Committee .. .Mr. Pete Castillo
Information Item(s):
1. Report on WIA Fiscal Year 2007 2008 Plan Amendment: Mr. Ricky McNiel reported that the WIA Plan Amendment had been submitted this year as an Administrative Amendment with a projection of how many people are going to be served this year in the different activity categories in the Middle Rio Grande region.
2. Report on TWC correspondence to MRGWFB with regard to TANF/Choices Performance Improvement Plan: Mr. Ricky McNiel reported that 26 out of 28 board were put on a Performance Improvement Plan for not meeting the Choices All Family Participation Rate and the Choices Two-Parent Participation Rate. Staff would be attending a training in San Antonio on March 29th on the new rules of this program. The Board must establish and implement and develop a plan with specific guideline that is to be submitted by February 28, 2007.
3. Authorization to release RFP for the procurement of WIA Youth Training Providers for the 2007 College Bound Summer Program:
4. Authorization for Workforce Board staff to select training provider(s) and negotiate contract(s) as needed with Providers for the 2007 College Bound Summer Program: Mr. Pete Castillo reported that the committee was recommending the approval of these two items. Mr. Arturo Mancha made a motion to approve item 3 & 4 .. .motion was seconded by Mr. Manual Estrada ..motion carried. Dr. Frank Abbott abstained from the vote.
5. Authorization to extend the SWTJC Year Round Contract for 1 year for a total not to exceed $ 50,000: Mr. Manuel Estrada made a motion to approve the extension of the SWTJC Year Round Contract for 1 year for a total not to exceed $ 50,000 .motion was seconded by Ms. Alicia Rendon. Mr. George Garza abstained from the vote.
6. Authorization to initiate procurement for consultant services under a Request for Quotes
7. Authorization for Workforce Board staff to negotiate contract with selected consultant: Mr. Pete Castillo reported that the committee was recommending the approval of item 6 & 7. Mr. Arturo Mancha made a motion to approve these two items ....motion was seconded by Mr. Joe Garcia motion passes.
D. Monitoring Committee Ms. Patricia Taylor
Information Items:
a. Report on TWC EEO monitoring conducted week of November 13, 2006: Mr. Ricky McNiel reported that the TWC report was included in the packet. The EEO monitoring report determined that controls were in place to ensure nondiscrimination and equal access to programs receiving federal funds.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
A. Middle Rio Grande Workforce Board:
Executive Director ... ...Mr. Ricky McNiel:
Mr. Ricky McNiel stated that all the reports had been included in the Board packet for their review and if anyone had any questions he would be happy to answer them. There were no questions. Mr. Ricky McNiel reported that TWC monitors would be in the region to monitor Data Validation the week of March 12, 2007.
Workforce Administrator ..... .. ..Mr. John Flores
Child Care Administrator .. ..Ms. Sharon Diaz
B. One Stop Operator- Middle Rio Grande Development Council: The Operators reports had been included in the Boards packet as well for their review. There were no questions from the Board members.
Executive Director . Mr. Leodoro Martinez
Director of Workforce Programs .......................................................................Ms. Betty Sifuentes
Coordinator of Child Care Program. ......................................Ms. Marisa Cervantes
Coordinator of Quality Control. . .. .Ms. Almita Miranda
Coordinator of Business Services. . ..............................Mr. Phil Rigney
Coordinator of Program Analysis . .Ms. Carla Niavez
Coordinator of Field Services .Mr. Armando Herrera
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Skip Baker entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting Mr. Jimmy Patterson made the motion to adjourn the meeting .motion was seconded by Mr. Oscar Gutierrez ..motion carried .meeting adjourned.