1. Meeting called to Order - Chairman Schuchart The AACOG Board of Directors is meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Open Meetings Act). As such, the Board of Directors reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Texas Open Meetings Act.
4. Public Comments - Chairman Schuchart This time is for anyone to comment to the Board of Directors on issues and items of concern. There will be no Board of Directors deliberation or action on these comments. Time allowed is at the discretion of the Chairman; with three (3) minutes being customary.
6. Monthly Report - Diane Rath A. Staffing Updates B. Program Status and Operational Updates 1) General Administration 2) Area Agencies on Aging (AAA's) 3) Alamo Regional Transit (ART) 4) External Affairs & Communications 5) Intellectual & Developmental Disability (IDD) Services 6) Natural Resources 7) Public Safety 8) Regional Services 9) Resource Recovery 10) Veterans 11) Weatherization Assistance Program C. Organizational and General Administration Updates 1) Policy Review 2) Chief Financial Officer 3) General Counsel
9. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee (ASAC) for approval of ASAC member(s) and At-Large member appointments for 2018. - Trina Salazar
10. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee (ASAC) to approve the following additions to the Contractor Choice List and to authorize the Executive Director to execute and/or amend contracts with vendors as appropriate for service delivery to clients. - Trina Salazar
11. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee (BSAC) for approval of BSAC Member & Alternate and Officer appointments for 2018. - Trina Salazar
12. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee (BSAC) to approve the following additions to the Contractor Choice List and to authorize the Executive Director to execute and/or amend contracts with vendors as appropriate for service delivery to clients. - Trina Salazar
13. Consider and act upon the recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to apply for and accept funding from the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities for the following programs: A. Peer Support Specialists for Individuals Living in Institutions, in the amount of $125,000; and, B. Leadership and Advocacy Skills Training in Rural Areas, in the amount of $85,000. These items would require an amendment to the 2018 AACOG Budget. - Jacob Ulczynski
14. Consider and act upon the recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to apply for and accept funding from the National Council on Aging's Center for Benefits Access for the Benefits Enrollment Center program, in the amount of $100,000. This item would require an amendment to the 2018 AACOG Budget. - Jacob Ulczynski
15. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC) to approve bylaw revisions regarding conflict of interest as proposed on page 7 of the attachment. – Marcela Medina
16. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Regional Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee (REPAC) to approve bylaw revisions regarding the verbiage in the ranking process and timeline as proposed on pages 8, 9, and 10 of the attachment. – James Minze
17. Consider and act upon the recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to apply to and accept funds from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the U.S. Department of Commerce for continued funding under the EDA Economic Development District Planning Assistance grant for FY 2018-2020 in the amount of $210,000. The grant begins January 1, 2018 and year one funding will be included in the AACOG 2018 budget. - Gloria Vasquez
18. Consider and act upon the recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to apply for and accept funding in the amount of $300,000 from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) in support of the Homes For Texas Heroes home modification program. If awarded, grant would begin July 1, 2018, and would require an amendment to the 2018 AACOG Budget. - Gloria Vasquez
19. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Resource Recovery Committee (RRC) to approve the RRC member appointment.- Dr. Georgia Zannaras
Oct 25, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting
1. Meeting called to Order - Chairman Schuchart The AACOG Board of Directors is meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Open Meetings Act). As such, the Board of Directors reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Texas Open Meetings Act.
4. Public Comments - Chairman Schuchart This time is for anyone to comment to the Board of Directors on issues and items of concern. There will be no Board of Directors deliberation or action on these comments. Time allowed is at the discretion of the Chairman; with three (3) minutes being customary.
6. Monthly Report - Diane Rath A. Staffing Updates B. Program Status and Operational Updates 1) General Administration 2) Area Agencies on Aging (AAA's) 3) Alamo Regional Transit (ART) 4) External Affairs & Communications 5) Intellectual & Developmental Disability (IDD) Services 6) Natural Resources 7) Public Safety 8) Regional Services 9) Resource Recovery 10) Veterans 11) Weatherization Assistance Program C. Organizational and General Administration Updates 1) Policy Review 2) Chief Financial Officer 3) General Counsel
9. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee (ASAC) for approval of ASAC member(s) and At-Large member appointments for 2018. - Trina Salazar
10. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee (ASAC) to approve the following additions to the Contractor Choice List and to authorize the Executive Director to execute and/or amend contracts with vendors as appropriate for service delivery to clients. - Trina Salazar
11. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee (BSAC) for approval of BSAC Member & Alternate and Officer appointments for 2018. - Trina Salazar
12. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee (BSAC) to approve the following additions to the Contractor Choice List and to authorize the Executive Director to execute and/or amend contracts with vendors as appropriate for service delivery to clients. - Trina Salazar
13. Consider and act upon the recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to apply for and accept funding from the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities for the following programs: A. Peer Support Specialists for Individuals Living in Institutions, in the amount of $125,000; and, B. Leadership and Advocacy Skills Training in Rural Areas, in the amount of $85,000. These items would require an amendment to the 2018 AACOG Budget. - Jacob Ulczynski
14. Consider and act upon the recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to apply for and accept funding from the National Council on Aging's Center for Benefits Access for the Benefits Enrollment Center program, in the amount of $100,000. This item would require an amendment to the 2018 AACOG Budget. - Jacob Ulczynski
15. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC) to approve bylaw revisions regarding conflict of interest as proposed on page 7 of the attachment. – Marcela Medina
16. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Regional Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee (REPAC) to approve bylaw revisions regarding the verbiage in the ranking process and timeline as proposed on pages 8, 9, and 10 of the attachment. – James Minze
17. Consider and act upon the recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to apply to and accept funds from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the U.S. Department of Commerce for continued funding under the EDA Economic Development District Planning Assistance grant for FY 2018-2020 in the amount of $210,000. The grant begins January 1, 2018 and year one funding will be included in the AACOG 2018 budget. - Gloria Vasquez
18. Consider and act upon the recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to apply for and accept funding in the amount of $300,000 from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) in support of the Homes For Texas Heroes home modification program. If awarded, grant would begin July 1, 2018, and would require an amendment to the 2018 AACOG Budget. - Gloria Vasquez
19. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Resource Recovery Committee (RRC) to approve the RRC member appointment.- Dr. Georgia Zannaras
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