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TO:
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H-GAC Board of Directors
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SUBJECT:
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Board Report
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FROM:
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Chuck Wemple
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DATE:
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December 12, 2018
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I’m looking forward to seeing you at our Board of Directors Meeting next week. The meeting agenda and Board packet are attached for your study and consideration. A summary of the Board packet is included below.
Consent Agenda—The consent agenda includes six items that are routine, continuation of ongoing activities, and/or opportunities to expand our service to the region. The combined items represent nearly $2.7 million in contracts.
Public Safety has an opportunity to apply for funding to continue and enhance our Elder and Vulnerable Adult Justice Program. The program will continue training professionals and volunteers and provide additional services to victims and their families via counseling services and referrals to local service providers.
Our cooperative purchasing program, HGACBuy, has completed procurements for portable construction and maintenance equipment. This action will enhance our current offerings by adding 10 vendors, over 15 brands, and over 120 products. Examples include jackhammers, scissor lifts, portable air compressors, and light towers.
Our Transportation Department has two items, including enhancements to our travel demand model and an agreement with the City of Conroe to conduct a Park and Rode pilot project.
The consent agenda also includes approval of the November 2018 Board Meeting minutes.
Finance and Budget Committee—will meet at 9:20 a.m. in conference room D to consider the monthly financial report, 2019 Budget and Service Plan, 2019 Salary and Benefit Program, and finance-related items on the Board agenda.
The 2019 H-GAC Budget and Service Plan is the same version as presented to you in November. The proposed Salary and Benefit program complies with State requirements, is comparable to the State’s schedule, reflects market conditions, and allows for employee growth in each pay range. Both items will be presented during a public hearing followed by possible action by the Board.
Plans and Projects Review Committee—will meet at 9:30 a.m. in conference room B to discuss an H-GAC grant application to the EPA for a Diesel Emission Reduction project which will replace diesel-operated warehouse, distribution center, and work yard equipment with new, cleaner technology.
Human Services—We are requesting authorization to increase a contract for public outreach and communications for Workforce Solutions. The existing contractor has provided exceptional service and will follow up on the recent Hiring Red White and You! Annual hiring event for veterans, increasing accessibility to our online systems, and assisting with the Workforce Board strategic plan.
Committee Appointments—We have appointments to seven Advisory Committees for your consideration next week.
Election Committee—will meet at 8:30 a.m. in conference room E to discuss recommendations for next year’s H-GAC Officers and will present its report for possible action during the Board meeting.
I appreciate your engagement and deliberation on the important action items before us. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss any of the agenda items.
CW/ndg
Enclosure
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