AGENDA ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 31, 2017

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1 AGENDA ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 31, 2017 The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) will meet at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the Titus County Extension Office, 1708 Industrial Road, Mt. Pleasant,. Item 1. Call to order. Item 2. Invocation. Item 3. Self-introductions. Item 4. Approve the minutes as submitted of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments Executive Committee Meeting held Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Mt. Pleasant,. Executive Closed Session Item 5. The Executive Committee will recess the Open Session and go into Executive Closed Session to discuss personnel matters as allowed in the Open Meetings Act, Section , Personnel Matters; annual evaluation of the Executive Director. Open Session/Review and Comment Item 6. The Executive Committee will reconvene in Open Session and take action on Item 5 above, as necessary. (To be presented by Board President, Judge L.D. Williamson) Item 7. Review and comment on an Environmental Assessment to the Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for proposed Water Quality Permit Renewal by the Hooks Independent School District authorizing the discharge of treated wastewater from the facility located at 3884 FM 560 North, ultimately to the Lower Red River. (See page 7 to be presented by staff member Paul Prange) Regular Business Item 8. Review and consider approval of allocating solid waste pass-through grant funds to the counties located within the ATCOG region for the FY 2018/2019 Solid Waste Grant Period. (See attachment 1 page 9) (To be presented by staff member Paul Prange) Item 9. Review and consider approval for an application and funding plan to be submitted for Regional Solid Waste Funding in Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 through the TCEQ Solid Waste Grant Program. (See attachment 2 page 11)(To be presented by staff member Paul Prange) Item 10. Review and consider approval of membership changes to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC). (See attachment 3 page 14) (To be presented by staff member Paul Prange) Item 11. Review and consider approval for ATCOG s Executive Director to enter into a 2-year contract with East Police Academy/Kilgore College (ETPA), based on the upcoming 2-year grant period and the proposal submitted by ETPA, upon receiving notification of grant award from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor s Office. (See attachment 4 page 16) (To be presented by staff member Patricia Haley) Item 12. Review and consider approval of an addition to the ATCOG Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan effective October 1, (See attachment 5 page 26) (To be presented by staff member Mae Lewis) Item 13. Review and consider approval to recommend Bylaws revisions during the next scheduled Board of Directors meeting. (See attachment 6 page 36) (To be presented by Executive Director Chris Brown) 1

2 Announcements The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., at the Morris County Courthouse Annex, Daingerfield,, hosted by the Honorable Lynda Munkres, Judge, Morris County. There will be a North East Economic Development District Committee Meeting immediately following the Executive Committee Meeting. Pursuant to the Open Meeting Act, Government Code Chapter 551 one or more of the above items may be considered in executive session closed to the public, including but not limited to consultation with attorney pursuant to Government Code Section and Section arising out of the attorney's ethical duty to advise ATCOG concerning legal issues arising from an agenda item. Any decision held on such matter will be taken or conducted in open session following the conclusion of the executive session. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Administration at two (2) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. All agendas are sent electronically and available at Should any Board Member need a copy printed and available at the meeting, please call 903/ or athurston@atcog.org. 2

3 MINUTES ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 27, 2017 The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) met at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Titus County Extension Office, in Mt. Pleasant,. Item 1. L.D. Williamson, Judge, Red River County, called the meeting to order. Item 2. Brady Fisher, Northeast Resource Conservation & Development, gave the invocation. Item 3. Self-introductions were skipped due to time constraints. Item 4. The next order of business was to approve the minutes as submitted of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments Executive Committee meeting held Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Mt. Pleasant,. Motion to approve was made by Brian Lee, Judge, Titus County, and seconded by Scott Lee, Judge, Franklin County. The minutes were approved as submitted. Executive Closed Session Item 5. At this time, Judge Williamson announced that the Open Session would recess and go into Executive Closed Session to discuss personnel issues, as allowed in the Open Meetings Act, Section , Personnel Matters. Open Session/Review and Comment Item 6. The Executive Committee reconvened in Open Session. No action was necessary. Item 7. Paul Prange. Environmental Service Coordinator, presented for consideration Environmental Assessments to the Commission on Environmental Quality by the following: a) City of Hooks, proposed Water Quality Permit Renewal, authorizing the discharge of treated wastewater from the facility located at 449 Willow Oak Drive, Hooks, Bowie County,, ultimately to the North Sulphur River. b) City of Roxton, proposed Water Quality Permit Renewal, authorizing the discharge of treated wastewater from the facility located near the intersection of FM 137 and Chaparral Railroad, Lamar County,, ultimately to the North Sulphur River. Motion to approve was made by Lynda Munkres, Judge, Morris County, and seconded by M.C. Superville, Jr., Judge, Lamar County. It was approved. Item 8. Mr. Prange presented for consideration an Environmental Assessment to TCEQ for proposed major amendment and water quality permit renewal by International Paper Company to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater and the addition of new internal outfall 101 at the Texarkana Mill located at 9978 FM 3129, Queen City, Cass County,. Motion to approve was made by Bob Thorne, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Daingerfield, and seconded by Ann Rushing, Mayor, City of Clarksville. It was approved. Item 9. Mr. Prange presented for consideration an Environmental Assessment to TCEQ for proposed air quality permit renewal for Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc., located at 850 I-30 East, Mt. Pleasant, Titus County. 3

4 Motion to approve was made by Marc Reiter, Councilman, City of Hooks, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Thorne. It was approved. Item 10. Chris Brown, Executive Director, presented for consideration an application by Detroit Independent School District to the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Head Start, for a grant in the amount of $9,308, to be matched with $2,327 in-kind, to provide a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for head start staff. Motion to approve was made by Mayor Rushing and seconded by Judge Brian Lee. It was approved. Item 11. Mr. Brown presented for consideration an application by Sulphur Springs Independent School District to the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Head Start, for a grant in the amount of $12,708, to be matched with $3,177 in-kind, to provide a COLA for head start staff. Motion to approve was made by Robert Newsom, Judge, Hopkins County, and seconded by Judge Scott Lee. It was approved. Item 12. Mr. Brown presented for consideration an application by Sulphur Springs Independent School District to the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Head Start, for a grant in the amount of $86,194, to be matched with $22,906 in-kind, to purchase one 2018 school bus and 40 child restraint systems for head start children. Motion to approve was made by Judge Newson and seconded by Judge Scott Lee. It was approved. Item 13. This item was withdrawn due to the closure of the facility. No action was taken. Regular Business Item 14. Patricia Haley, Criminal Justice Coordinator, presented for consideration nomination to replace a current member to the Regional Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (RCJAC) to serve through December 31, Motion to approve was made by Mayor Rushing and seconded by Judge Munkres. It was approved. Item 15. Ms. Haley presented for consideration authorizing the Executive Director, as the ATCOG Authorized Official, to submit an application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for a grant to provide Regional Law Enforcement Training in the ATCOG region for FY2018 and FY2019. Motion to approve was made by Judge Newson and seconded by Judge Brian Lee. It was approved. Item 16. Mr. Brown presented for consideration approval of a Resolution in support of the Executive Director s Board Secretary nomination for the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Board of Directors. Motion to approve was made by Mr. Fisher and seconded by Judge Newsom. It was approved. Item 17. Mr. Brown presented for consideration approval of a Resolution in support of certain EDA and CDBG programs outlining the effect on our region. Mr. Brown will be sending this to our State and Congressional Representatives, along with a support letter, to show the positive impact of these funds on our region. Motion to approve was made by Mayor Rushing and seconded by Judge Munkres. It was approved. Other Business Item 18. Mr. Brown presented for ratification of services of agreement between ATMOS Energy and ATCOG. Motion to approve was made by Judge Superville and seconded by Judge Newsom. It was approved. 4

5 Item 19. Mr. Brown presented for information an Executive Directors report on the following: Financial Report everything is in line with the projected Budget; there is an overage in the Other Direct/Executive category due to the timeline of how funds are distributed, which should even out before the fiscal year is complete. Mr. Brown also explained ATCOG is moving forward with the purchase of the new financial software, which will allow for a more comprehensive report in the future. Update on the NETEDD Board there will be a meeting held for the North East Economic Development District Board after next month s Executive Committee meeting. Correspondence will be sent out. There was no Strategic Planning update provided due to the absence of Vickie Williamson, Regional Projects Coordinator. That will be provided in future meetings. September/Annual meeting most COGs around the region hold a larger, more involved meeting for September versus the other scheduled meetings. A catered lunch, guest speakers and the like were suggested to distinguish this meeting. Mr. Brown asked for any suggestions on how to start preparations for the 50 th anniversary of ATCOG, which will be celebrated in Review of annual Memberships Mr. Brown questioned if the Board was still interested in sustaining membership with Tex-21. There was some discussion about how they help our region and if membership is beneficial. The general consensus seemed to be that Tex-21 was more focused on supporting the Dallas-Fort Worth area and ports rather than the ATCOG region. Mr. Brown stated he would set up a conference call to get a clearer definition as to what continued membership would mean to ATCOG. There will be more memberships to review once that full list is compiled. Announcements Judge Williamson announced the hospital in Clarksville has been approved for construction and will be started soon. He also announced the next Executive Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the Titus Co. Extension Office, Mt. Pleasant,. There were no other announcements, so motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Reiter and seconded by Mr. Fisher. The meeting was adjourned. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT L.D. Williamson, Judge, Red River County M.C. (Chuck) Superville, Jr., Judge, Lamar County Scott Lee, Judge, Franklin County Lynda Munkres, Judge, Morris County Robert Newsom, Judge, Hopkins County Brian Lee, Judge, Titus County Ann Rushing, Mayor, City of Clarksville Bob Thorne, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Daingerfield Marc Reiter, Councilman, City of Hooks Emily Glass, Councilwoman, City of Sulphur Springs Brady Fisher, Northeast Resource Conservation & Development District BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Nick Holloway, Councilman, City of Blossom GUESTS PRESENT Courtney Smith, Office of Senator Bryan Hughes Ray Wilson, Office of Senator Bryan Hughes Kathey Comer, Office of Senator John Cornyn 5

6 Robbin Bass, Office of Congressman John Ratcliffe Randy Reed, Workforce Solutions NETX April Corbit, Workforce Solutions NETX Susan Thorne, Member of the public STAFF PRESENT Chris Brown, Executive Director Sharon Pipes, Director of Administration Mae Lewis, Housing Manager Shena Washington, Controller Vickie Williamson, Regional Development Coordinator Patricia Haley, Criminal Justice Coordinator Leslie McBride, Human Resources Coordinator Amber Thurston, Executive Assistant L.D. Williamson, President Ark-Tex Council of Governments ATTEST: 6

7 ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS APPLICATION / PROJECT STAFF REVIEW FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Project SAI No: TX-R Date Received: Staff Assignment: Paul Prange Applicant: Hooks ISD Project Description: Hooks ISD has applied to the Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 12,500 gallons per day. The facility is located at 3884 FM 560 North, on the east side of FM 560, approximately 3 miles north of IH-30 in Bowie County,. The discharge route is from the plant site to an unnamed tributary; thence to Black Bottom Slough; thence to the Lower Red River. PROJECT/EA REVIEW: Area to be served: Hooks, Bowie County,. Does the project comply or furnish reasonable assurances of compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances? Yes. The TCEQ executive director has determined that the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. Is the project consistent with state, area wide, and/or local planning or does it contribute toward goals or objectives identified at one or more of governmental levels? Yes. This permit application meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. Has this project been coordinated through the Commission on Environmental Quality? Yes, coordination is in progress. Does the project address a clearly defined need and does the project take into account preservation of the environment? There is a clearly defined need for the renewal of this TPDES Permit to allow the continued operation of the domestic wastewater treatment facility. This facility serves the faculty and all students enrolled within the Hooks ISD. All guidelines required by TCEQ to protect the environment are being followed, thus minimal disruption of the environment is expected. Is the project likely to produce any significant adverse effects on the environment? No. The renewal of this permit will not authorize an increase in the number gallons of treated wastewater that can be discharged into the environment. This facility was constructed in 1991 and is in good operational condition. Do the anticipated accomplishments of the project justify the disruption to the environment? Yes. The renewal of this permit will allow the continued operation of this facility, which directly serves the needs of all citizens associated with Hooks ISD. The disruption of the environment is minimal compared to the accomplishments. STAFF ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The permit renewal will not create any significant detrimental impact to the environment, as determined by TCEQ. RECOMMENDED COMMENT: Staff recommends support of this permit renewal application by Hooks ISD. 7

8 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS WITH REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED RENEWAL OF TEXAS POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT NO. WQ , BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ), FOR THE HOOKS ISD, BOWIE COUNTY, TEXAS TO AUTHORIZE THE DISCHARGE OF TREATED WASTEWATER AT A VOLUME NOT TO EXCEED A DAILY AVERAGE FLOW OF 12,500 GALLONS PER DAY. THE FACILITY IS LOCATED AT 3884 FM 560 NORTH, ON THE EAST SIDE OF FM 560, APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES NORTHOF IH-30 IN BOWIE COUNTY, TEXAS. THE DISCHARGE ROUTE IS FROM THE PLANT SITE TO AN UNNAMED TRIBUTARY; THENCE TO BLACK BOTTOM SLOUGH; THENCE TO THE LOWER RED RIVER. WHEREAS, under Section 204 of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 and Title IV of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968, the Ark-Tex Council of Governments has been designated as the area wide agency to review certain projects; and WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that certain development plans be reviewed by the Ark-Tex Council of Governments for their consistency with the overall development of the Region, and any environmental impacts resulting wherefrom. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: Section 1 - Section 2 - That the Board of Directors recognizes the Executive Director as the Authorized Official, and he has been given the power to comment upon projects having an environmental impact. This application has been reviewed by the Board of Directors and can reasonably be approved. That the above-mentioned permit is desirable and needed for continued development in the Region. REVIEWED AND APPROVED THIS 30TH DAY OF AUGUST, ATTEST: L. D. Williamson, President Ark-Tex Council of Governments 8

9 ATTACHMENT 1 BRIEFING PAPER - ACTION ITEM ITEM 8: Review and consider approval of allocating solid waste pass-through grant funds to the counties located within the ATCOG region for the FY 2018/2019 Solid Waste Grant Period. BACKGROUND: The Solid Waste Advisory Committee has approved the allocation of FY 2018 solid waste pass-through grant funds totaling $19, for the creation of a surveillance camera loan program to help combat illegal dumping within the ATCOG region, to be managed by ATCOG staff; and the allocation of $19, during FY 2019 for the implementation of community cleanup events in each of the nine counties located within the ATCOG region. However, this allocation will not become official until the ATCOG Board of Directors also approves it. DISCUSSION: The ATCOG Environmental Resources Department will conduct a COG Managed Project in conjunction with each County Judge for the purpose of issuing surveillance cameras and signage indicating No Dumping Area Under Surveillance in an effort to prevent and reduce illegal dumping, by gathering the necessary evidence needed to prosecute illegal dumpers. ATCOG will also implement Community Cleanup Events to serve the needs of residents in each county. Each of the nine counties located within the region will receive an equal allocation of funds from ATCOG to conduct the cleanup events. Additionally, ATCOG encourages each county to utilize matching funds or in-kind services to enhance the effectiveness of the cleanup events. Memorandums of Understanding will be developed and established between ATCOG and each county to ensure the successful implementation of the surveillance camera loan program and the cleanup events. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Board approval of the solid waste pass-through grant funding allocation. 9

10 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS WITH REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE S DECISION TO ALLOCATE PASS-THROUGH GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $19, DURING FY 2018 FOR THE CREATION OF A SURVEILLANCE CAMERA LOAN PROGRAM, MANAGED BY ATCOG, TO TARGET ILLEGAL DUMPING IN ALL COUNTIES WITHIN THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REGION, AND TO EQUALLY DIVIDE $19, DURING FY 2019 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY CLEANUP EVENTS IN EACH COUNTY LOCATED WITHIN THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REGION. WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that certain development plans be reviewed by the Ark-Tex Council of Governments for their consistency with the overall development of the Region. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: Section 1 - That the Board of Directors recognizes the Executive Director as the Authorized Official, and he has been given the power to comment upon projects having an environmental impact. This determination by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) has been accepted and approved by the SWAC at the meeting on August 17, Section 2 - That the above mentioned decision is desirable and needed for continued representation and management of pass-through grant implementation from the Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) throughout the Region. REVIEWED THIS 31st DAY OF AUGUST, ATTEST: L. D. Willaimson, President Ark-Tex Council of Governments 10

11 ATTACHMENT 2 BRIEFING PAPER ACTION ITEM ITEM 9: Review and consider approval for an application and funding plan to be submitted for Regional Solid Waste Funding in Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 through the Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Regional Solid Waste Grant Program. BACKGROUND The FY 2018/2019 Regional Solid Waste Funding Application and Funding Plan will be submitted to the Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This application and funding plan must be authorized by the ATCOG Board of Directors in order for the Environmental Department to proceed with project activities. DISCUSSION The FY 2018/2019 Regional Solid Waste Funding supports programs throughout the region dealing with solid waste management and alternatives. The Regional Solid Waste Program directly supports Regional goals, alternatives, and the action plan adopted by the Ark-Tex Council of Governments and the Board of Directors in the revised Volume I Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. The current application will ensure continued funding for planning, oversight, and special programs such as pass-through funding for the eligible entities within the region to educate citizens about solid waste related issues. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the application and funding plan for solid waste funding from TCEQ for FY 2018/

12 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES PROGRAM AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE FY 2018/2019 GRANT APPLICATION AND FUNDING PLAN WITH THE TEXAS COMMISION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANTS PROGRAM GRANT; AUTHORIZING PAUL PRANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COORDINATOR, TO ACT ON BEHALF OF ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES PROGRAMS IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE APPLICATION; AND PLEDGING THAT IF A GRANT IS RECEIVED ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES PROGRAM WILL COMPLY WITH THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS OF THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS. WHEREAS, the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) is directed by the Commission on Environmental Quality to administer solid waste grant funds for implementation of the ATCOG s adopted regional solid waste management plan; and WHEREAS, Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Environmental Resources Programs in the State of is qualified to apply for grant funds under the Request for Applications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES PROGRAMS IN TEXARKANA, TEXAS: Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 That Paul Prange is authorized to request grant funding under the Ark- Tex Council of Governments Request for Applications of the Regional Solid Waste Grants Program and to act on behalf of Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Environmental Resources Programs, in all matters related to the grant application and any subsequent grant contract and grant project that may result. That if the projects are funded, Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Environmental Resources Programs will comply with the grant requirements of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Commission on Environmental Quality and the State of. That the grant funds and any grant-funded equipment or facilities will be used only for the purposes for which they are intended under the grant. That activities will comply with and support the adopted regional and local solid waste management plans adopted for the geographical area in which the activities are performed. That Ark-Tex Council of Governments Environmental Resources Programs is not in arrears in payment of any municipal solid waste fee owed to the State of. 12

13 PASSED AND APPROVED by Ark-Tex Council of Governments, L. D. Williamson, President of the Board, in Mount Pleasant, on this the 31st day of August,_2017. Notary: (Signature of Authorized Official) (Signature) L. D. Williamson, Judge, Red River County (Typed or Printed Name) (Typed or Printed Name) President of the Board (Title) (Commission Expires) 13

14 ATTACHMENT 3 BRIEFING PAPER - ACTION ITEM ITEM 10: Review and consider approval of membership changes on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC). BACKGROUND: The Solid Waste Advisory Committee has approved the resignation of one member and the appointment of one member to serve as a representative for Hopkins County; however, these changes will not become official until the ATCOG Board also approves them. DISCUSSION: The following member has resigned from the SWAC: Beth Wisenbaker Former Precinct 1 Commissioner for Hopkins County, and former member of the SWAC. The following member has been appointed by the SWAC to serve as a representative for Hopkins County, Jon Dalzell Hopkins County Resident and member of the Hopkins County Beautification Committee. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Board approval of this resignation and appointment to the SWAC. 14

15 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (ATCOG) WITH REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JON DALZELL, HOPKINS COUNTY BEAUTIFICATION MEMBER, TO REPLACE BETH WISENBAKER, FORMER HOPKINS COUNTY PRECINCT 1 COMMISSIONER, ON THE SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REQUIRES ATCOG TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELECTING AND FUNDING PROJECTS WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that certain development plans be reviewed by the Ark-Tex Council of Governments for their consistency with the overall development of the Region. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: Section 1 - Section 2 - That the Board of Directors recognizes the Executive Director as the Authorized Official, and he has been given the power to comment upon projects having an environmental impact. This nomination to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) has been accepted by the SWAC at the meeting on August 17, That the above mentioned change is required by the Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for continued representation on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) and management of solid waste pass-through grant funds from the TCEQ, by ATCOG, throughout the Region. REVIEWED AND APPROVED THIS 31st DAY OF AUGUST, ATTEST: Hon. L. D. Williamson, President Ark-Tex Council of Governments 15

16 ATTACHMENT 4 BRIEFING PAPER ACTION ITEM ITEM 11: Review and consider approval for ATCOG s Executive Director to enter into a 2-Year contract with East Police Academy/Kilgore College, based on the upcoming 2- Year grant period and the proposal submitted by ETPA, upon receiving notification of grant award from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor s Office. (See Attachment?) (to be presented by staff member Patricia Haley) BACKGROUND: A Request for Proposal (RFP) was advertised/issued for a provider for the Regional Law Enforcement Training program, outlining the qualifications and guidelines necessary to carry out the contracted services. East Police Academy/Kilgore College (ETPA), who is ATCOG s current provider of law enforcement training, was the only provider to submit a proposal. The DISCUSSION: Upon receipt of the law enforcement training grant, this 2-year grant award and contract will give us the opportunity to sustain law enforcement training for officers/potential officers and have continuous training during the 2-year period while the funding is available. ETPA has provided training to the officers and potential officers in our region for a number of years, and is now partnering with Northeast Community College in providing courses in Mt. Pleasant. In addition to holding courses in Mt. Pleasant, ETPA will provide various types of training in locations across the ATCOG region, which significantly helps small departments with limited travel budgets. They will provide basic peace officer training, basic corrections/jailer training, telecommunications/dispatcher training, and also advanced/specialized courses. ETPA also has plans to offer court bailiff security training. As ETPA receives more information from TCOLE regarding the requirements for that training, they will go forward in the planning/scheduling process. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that ATCOG receive authorization for the Executive Director to enter into a 2-year contract with East Police Academy/Kilgore College to provide these police academy services, based on the 2-year grant period and the proposal received, upon receipt of the grant award from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor s Office. 16

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25 STATEMENT OF REVIEW I hereby certify that the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) Executive Committee has reviewed the recommendations regarding the selection of the law enforcement training provider and the contract period between ATCOG and the provider. The ATCOG Board/Executive Committee approves and gives authorization for the Executive Director to enter into a 2-year contract (October 1, 2017 September 30, 2019) with East Police Academy/Kilgore College to provide police academy services, in correspondence with, and upon receipt of, ATCOG s Regional Law Enforcement Training Grant, which is awarded by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor s Office. L.D. Williamson, President ATCOG Board of Directors/Executive Committee Date 25

26 ATTACHMENT 5 BRIEFING PAPER ACTION ITEM ITEM 12: Review and consider approval of an addition to the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan effective October 1, BACKGROUND: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires an Administrative Plan be submitted to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHA s operations, programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public of the PHA s mission, goals. And objectives for serving the needs of low-income, very low- income and extremely lowincome families. Any revisions made to this plan must be formally adopted by the Board. DISCUSSION: The current policy under Regular Contributions or Gifts states, That the PHA must count as income regular monetary and nonmonetary contributions or gifts from persons not residing with an assisted family. Temporary, nonrecurring, or sporadic income and gifts are not counted. Addition: The PHA will for families claiming zero income utilize the Allowable Living Expense Housing and Utilities Standards according to the county of residence for the fiscal year that is set forth by federal guidelines. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the addition to the Administrative Plan to take effect Oct. 1,

27 All ble -- L" E...,. H d Utilities Standard - Housing and Housing and Housing and Housing and State Name County Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a Family of 1 Family of 2 Family of3 Family of 4 Housing and Utilities for a Family of 5 or more : Bandera County 1,277 1,500 1,581 1,763 1,791 Bastrop County 1,333 1,566 1,650 1,840 1,869 Baylor County 1,265 1,486 1,566 1,746 1,774 Bee County 1,061 1,246 I,313 1,464 1,488 Bell County 1,286 1,511 1,592 1,775 1,804 Bexar County 1,344 1,578 1,663 1,854 1,884 Blanco County 1,381 1,622 1,709 1,906 1,936 Borden County 1,086 1,275 1,344 1,499 1,523 Bosque County 1,079 1,268 1,336 1,490 1,514 ~ Bowie County 1,189 1,396 1,471 1,640 1,667 Brazoria County 1,604 1,884 1,985 2,213 2,249! Brazos County 1,446 1,699 1,790 1,996 2,028 Brewster County 1,204 1,414 1,490 1,661 1,688 Briscoe County 945 1, 110 1,170 1,305 1,326 Brooks County 1,053 1,23 7 1,303 1,453 1,476 Brown County 1, 128 1,325 1,396 1,557 1,582 Burleson County I, 131 1,329 1,400 I,561 1,586 Bumet County 1,353 1,590 1,675 1,868 1,898 Caldwell County 1,281 1,504 1,585 1,767 1,796 Calhoun County 1,222 1,435 1,512 1,686 1,713 Callahan County 1,042 1,223 1,289 1,437 1,460 Cameron County 1, 142 1,341 1,4 I 3 1,575 1,601 Camp County 1,132 1,330 1,401 1,562 1,587 Carson County 1,273 1,495 1,575 1,756 1,784. Cass County 1,020 1,198 1,262 1,407 1,430 Castro County 962 1, 130 I, 191 1,328 1,349 Chambers County 1,522 1,788 1,884 2,101 2,135 Cherokee County 1,1 20 I,315 1,386 1,545 1,570 Childress County 1,066 1,252 1,319 1,471 1,494 Clay County 1_!j4 1,344 l, _1.~12_--- 1, 04 Please note that the standards change. We recommend you check the IRS.gov website periodically to assure you have the latest version. SB/SE- Research- Team #3 88ofl08 March

28 ~ All ble --- Livinl! E H ~ d Utilities Standard --- Housing and Housing and Housing and Housing and State Name County Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a Family of 1 Family of2 Family of3 Family of 4 Housing and Utilities for a Family of 5 or more Cochran County 861 1,012 1,066 1,189 1,208 Coke County I, I35 1,333 1,405 1,567 I,592 Coleman County 957 1,124 1,184 1,320 I,341 Collin County 1,822 2,140 2,255 2,514 2,555' Collingsworth County 1,043 1,225 1,291 1,439 1,463 Colorado County 1,256 1,476 1,555 1,734 1,762 Carnal County 1,568 1,841 1,940 2,163 2,198 Comanche County 1,079 1,267 1,335 1,489 1,513 Concho County 958 1,126 I,186 1,322 1,344 Cooke County 1,281 1,505 1,586 1,768 1,797 Coryell County I,187 1,394 1,469 1,638 1,664 Cottle County 888 1,043 1,099 1,225 1,245 Crane County 938 1,102 I, I 6 I 1,295 1,315 Crockett County 1,041 1,222 1,288 1,436 1,459 Crosby County 946 I, I I I I, I 7 I 1,306 1,327 Culberson County 1,021 I, 199 1,263 1,408 1,431 Dallam County 1,143 1,343 1,415 1,578 1,603 Dallas County 1,461 1,716 1,808 2,016 2,048 Dawson County 1,021 1,200 1,264 1,409 1,432 Deaf Smith County 1, 105 1,297 1,367 1,524 1,549 ~ lfcxas Delta County 1,041 1,222 I,288 1,436 1,459 Denton County 1,723 2,024 2,133 2,378 2,417 DeWitt County 1,103 1,295 1,365 1,522 1,547 Dickens County I, 124 1,320 I,391 1,551 1,576 Dimmit County 974 I, 144 1,205 1,344 1,365 Donley County 1,025 1,204 1,269 1,415 1,438 Duval County 1,046 1,228 1,294 1,443 1,466 Eastland County 1,056 1,240 1,307 1,457 1,481 Ector County 1,240 1,457 1,535 1,712 1,739 Edwards County 962 1' 129 1,190 1,327 1,348 Please note that the standards change. We recommend you check the IRS.gov website periodically to assure you have the latest version. SB/SE- Research- Team #3 89 of 108 March

29 ~ ~ 2017 All ble L..,... E H.,..., d Utilities Standard - I Housing and 1 Hnusinl,! and Honsin!! and Housing and Housing and Utilities for n State Name County Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a ' Family of 5 or Family of I Family of 2! Family of3 Family of 4 more El Paso County I , ,637 1,663 Ellis County I ,721 1,814 2,023 2,055 Erath County ,455 1,533 1,709 1,737 Falls County ,22R 1,294 1,443 1,466 Fannin County 1, I,501 1, Fayette County ,364 1,521 1,545 Fisher County c 937 1,101 1, 160 1,293 I, Floyd County!.ORo 1.:!75 1 1,344 1,499 1,523 Foard County 1) ,227 1,368 1,390 Fort Bend County ,102 2,215 2,470 2,510 ~ Franklin County ,3g5 1,459 1,627 1,653 Freestone County ,383 1,457 1,625 1,651 Frio County , Gaines County I,281 1,428 1,451 Galveston County j 2,007 2,238 2, Garza County I,....., : ,447 1,471 t '-1 Gi llespie County I i 1,801 2,008 2,041 - Glasscock County I.IR ,633 1,660 Goliad County ,388., ,631 1,658' Gonzales County ,535 1,560 Gray County I ,423 1,587 1,612 Grayson County I,531 1,707 1,735 Gregg County ,457 1,535 1,712 1,739 Grimes County ,333 1,405 1,567 1,592 Guadalupe County I ,994 2,026 Hale County ,191 1,255 1,399 1,422 Hall County ,26R 1,414 1, Hamilton County ,577 1,602 Hansford County I,333 1,405 1,567 1,592 Hardeman County 979 1,150 1,212 1,351 1,373 Please nole that the standards change. We recommend you check tho IRS.gov website periodically to assure you have the latest version. SB/SE- Research - Team #3 90 or lor March I

30 - ~ State Name 2017 All - ble -- -~ L" E H d Utilities S dard Housing and Housing and Housing and Housing and County Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a Family of 1 Family of2 Family of3 Family of 4 Hardin County 1,248 1,466 1,545 1,723 Harris County 1,494 1,755 1,849 2,062 Harrison County 1,204 1,414 1,490 1,661 Hartley County 1,261 1,481 I,561 l,741 Haskell County 995 l, 169 1,232 1,374 Hays County 1,557 1,829 1,927 2,149 Hemphill County 1,236 1,452 1,530 1,706 Henderson County 1,170 1,374 1,448 I,615 Hidalgo County 1,147 1,348 1,420 1,583 Hill County 1,210 1,421 1,497 1,669 Hockley County 1,108 1,301 1,371 1,529 Hood County 1,370 1,610 1,696 1,891 Hopkins County 1, 149 1,349 1,422 1,586 Houston County 1,061 1,246 1,313 1,464 Howard County 1,088 1,278 1,347 1,502 Hudspeth County 956 1, 123 1,183 1,319 Hunt County 1,258 1,478 1,557 1,736 Hutchinson County 1,032 I,212 1,277 1,424 Irion County I,373 1,612 1,699 1,894 Jack County 1,130 1,327 1,398 1,559 Jackson County 1, 133 1,330 1,402 1,563 Jasper County 1,124 1,320 1,391 1,551 Jeff Davis County l ' 118 1,3 13 1,384 1,543 Jefferson County 1,262 1,482 1,562 1,742 Jim Hogg County l' 131 1,329 1,400 l,561 Jim Wells County 1,219 1,432 1,509 1,683 Johnson County 1,323 1,554 1,637 1,825 Jones County 1,019 1,197 1,261 1,406 Kames County 995 1,169 1,232 1,374 Kaufinan County 1,486 1,745 1,839 2,050 Please note that the standards change. We recommend you check the IRS.gov website periodically to assure you have the latest version. t SB/SE - Research -Team #3 91 of I Housing and Utilities for a Family of 5 or more 1,750 2,095 1,688 1,769 1,396 2,183 1,733 1,641 1,609 1,696 1,553 1,922 1,611 1,488 1,526 1,340 1,764 1,447 1,925 1,584 1,588 1,576 i 1,568 ' 1,770 1,586 1,710 1,855 1,429 1,396 2,084 March 2017

31 State Name 2017 Allowable Living Expenses Housin2 and Utilities Standards County I Housing :uul Utilities for a F:unily of J Housing and j ~lousing and Utilities fm :1 1 Utilities for a Family of 2 Fmnily of3 Housing and Utilities for a Family of 4 Housing and Utilities for a Family of 5 or more IKcndaii County! I.S67 l ; ,618 'KcnedyCounty '" / 1, ,5151 1,540 1 Kent County I 903 I,060 1,117 I,245 1,266 IKerrCounty [ , , ,7871 1,816 I Kimble County I I, 1541 I,2161 1,3561 1,378 IKingCounty I , ,540 Kinney County ~--. I.OR3 I, I, Kleberg County _ I,422 1,498 1,670 I,697 KnoxCounty 921 J,mQI ,271 1,292 La Salle County , ,591 1,617 ft Lamar County I. ~ ~(l ,472 1,496 LambCounty ; j 1,250 1,394 1,416 I L unpasas County I I I,57 XI I,6631 I,8541 I,884 Lavaca County ,270 I,338 1,492 1,516 LeeCounty , ,754 1,782 Leon County ,592 1,618 Libe1ty County. _: L~.n 1.453! I,531 I, 707 I, Limestone County J ~41 i I.308 I,458 1,482 Lipscomb County! 1.0?6 1.28f: i ,513 1,537 Live Oak County ,364 I,521 1, LlanoCounty j 1,531 1,707 1,735 Loving County I,634 I, !Lubbock County I ,5571 1,7361 1,764 I Lynn County I I,3651 I,4381 I,603 1 I,629 Madison County ,517 1,691 1,719 Marion County I,540 I,565 1 Martin County _ R I.-+65 I,633 1,660 MasonCounty j 1.2R6 1,511 i ,775 1, Matagorda County I I,405 1 I,481 I,651 I,678 Maverick County r -- I. I IS : I,549 1,574 Please note that the standards change. We recommend you check the trs.gov website penodrc.-.lly to assure you have the latest versron. SB/SE - Research - Team #3 92 of lox March

32 ~ 2017 All ble --. Livinl!... E....,_. H _----- d Utilities Standard State Name County Housing and Housing and Housing and Housing and Housing and Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a Family of 5 or Family oft Family of2 Family of3 Family of 4 more McCulloch County I, 114 1,309 1,379 1,538 1,562 McLennan County 1,283 1,507 1,588 1,771 1,799 McMullen County 1,186 1,393 1,468 1,637 1,663 Medina County 1,256 1,475 1,554 1,733 1,761 Menard County 885 1,039 1,095 1,221 1,241 Midland County 1,462 1,718 1,810 2,018 2,051 Milam County 1,105 1,297 1,367 1,524 1,549 Mills County I, 189 1,396 1,471 1,640 1,667 Mitchell County 1,024 1,202 1,267 1,413 1,4361 Montague County 1,075 1,263 1,331 1,484 1,508 Montgomery County 1,593 I,871 1,972 2,199 2,234 Moore County 1,151 1,351 1,424 1,588 1,613 Morris County 1,008 I,183 1,247 1,390 I,413 Motley County 960 I, 127 1,188 1,325 1,346 Nacogdoches County I, 197 1,405 I,481 1,651 1,678 Navarro County 1,155 1,357 1,430 1,594 1,620 Newton County 1,108 1,301 1,371 1,529 1,553 Nolan County 1,040 1,221 1,287 1,435 1,458 Nucccs County 1,370 1,609 1,695 1,890 1,920 Ochiltree County 1,075 1,262 1,330 1,483 1,507 Oldham County 1,144 1,344 1,416 1,579 1,604 Orange County 1,256 1,475 1,554 1,733 1,761 Palo Pinto County 1,210 1,422 1,498 1,670 1,697 Panola County 1,168 1,371 1,445 1,611 1,637 Parker County 1,533 1,800 1,897 2,115 2,149 Parmer County 1,188 1,395 1,470 1,639 1,666 Pecos County 1,085 1,275 1,343 1,497 1,522 Polk County 1' 176 1,382 1,456 1,623 1,650 Potter County 1,075 1,263 1,331 1,484 1,508 Presidio Counry 963 1,131 1,192 1,329 1, Please note that the standards change. We recommend you check the IRS.gov website periodically to assure you have the latest version. SB/SE- Research - Team #3 93 of 108 March

33 2017 All ble L.... E H :_ Pit, _ ::::_~_ :-:-d Utilities S dard - i Housing and Housing and Housing and Housing and Housing and Utilities for a State Name County Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a Family of 5 or Family of 1 Family of2 Family of3 Family of4 more Tarrant County 1,481 1,740 1,833 2,044 2,077 Taylor County 1,183 1,389 1,464 1,632 1,659 Terrell County 859 1,009 1,063 1, 185 1,204 Terry County 1,086 1,275 1,344 1,499 1,523 Throckmorton County 988 I, 161 1,223 1,364 1,386 Titus County 1,098 1,290 1,359 1,515 1,540 Tom Green County 1,190 1,398 1,473 1,642 1,669 Travis County 1,702 1,999 2,106 2,348 2,386 Trinity County 1,08 1 1,270 1,338 1,492 I,516 Tyler County 1,076 1,264 1,332 1,485 1,509 ~ Upshur County 1,109 1,302 1,372 1,530 1,554 Upton County 1,023 1,201 1, ,412 1,434 Uvalde County 1,060 1,245 1,312 ' 1,463 1,486 Val Verde County 1,197 1,405 1,481 \ 1,65 1 1,678 VanZandt County 1,178 1,384 1,458 1,626 1,652 Victoria County 1,255 1,474 1,553 1,732 1,760 Walker County I,3 11 1,540 1,623 1,810 1,839 Waller County 1,405 1, ,939 1,970 Ward County 1,047 1,230 1,296 1,445 1,468 Washington County 1,328 1,560 1,644 1,833 1,863 Webb County 1,314 1,543 1,626 1,81 3 1,842 Wharton County 1,241 1,458 1,536 1,713 1,740 Wheeler County 1,126 1,323 1,394 1,554 1,579 Wichita County 1, 173 1,378 1,452 1,619 1,645 Wilbarger County ,228 1,294 1,443 1,466 Willacy County 1,002 1, 177 1,240 1,383 1,405 j Williamson County 1,596 1,874 1,975 2,202 2,238 Wilson County 1,485 1,744 1,838 2,049 2,082 Winkler County 975 I, 145 1,207 1,346 1,368 Wise County 1,361 1,598 1,684 1,878 1,908 Please note that the standards change. We recommend you check the IRS.gov website penodically}o assure you have the latest version. SB/SE - Re search ~ Team #3 95 of 108 March

34 I ~ All blc L..,.. E ~ State Name County Housing and 1-lousinJ! and Housin~ :md Housing and Housing and Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for a Utilities for n Utilities for n Family of 5 or Family of 1 Family of 2 Family of 3 Family of 4 I more IV Wood County X3 I ,625 1,651 Yoakum County 1.1-H 1,3-W l,..ji2 1,574 1,600 Young County 1,121 I,316 1,387 1,547 1,571 Texns Zapata County 1.16X ,445 1,611 1,637 Zavala County 953 1,119 I,179 1,315 1,336 Utah Beaver County ,440 1,606 1,632 Utah Box Elder County I 1.26f: 1.4R9 1,569 1, & Utah Cache County I ,798 1,828 - i Utah Carbon County L 1,26~ , Utah Daggett County 1.20(1 1, , i -- 1,690 l - Utah Davis County I.-49 I 1_.75..!_1 1.~45 2,057 2, Utah Duchesne County ' I.461 j 1.531) 1,716 1,744 ' - l Utah Emery County I?( -, I - 1) ,4H6 1,510 Utah Garfield County! ,343 1,497 1,522 Utah Grand County I I.422 1,498 1,670 1,697 Utah Iron County 1.2-J..J 1,461 1,539 1, Utah Juab County I I.ISS I,395 1,470 1,639 1,666 Utah Kane County J RO 1,454 1,621 1,647 Utah Millard County , ,524 1, Utah Morgan County ' ,367 2, Utah Piutc County 922 I.OR3 1,141 1,272 1,293 - Utah Rich County ,435 1,512 1, Utah Salt Lake County 1,509 1,772 1,867 2,082 2,115 Utah San Juan County 1,079 1,268 1,336 1,490 1,514 Utah Sanpete County , R Utah Sevier County ,368 1,525 1,5501 I Utah Summit County 2.05R ,840 2,886 Utah Tooele County ~.~to r ,850 1,8801 Utah Uintah County ----, 1.35~1 I.594! ~~---I_.Gf!O 1, Utah Utah County ---. I...JX4 I. 743 i I.X37 2,048 2, ~ Please note that the standards change. We recommend you ChP.ck the IRS.gov website ppriodicn!ly to nssure you hnvo lholotest version. SB/SE- Research- Team #3 96 of lox March

35 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF THE PHA CERTIFICATIONS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE PHA PLANS AND RELATED REGULATIONS REGARDING THE 5-YEAR AND ANNUAL PLAN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, WHEREAS, the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 enacted by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (DHUD) requires the Five-year and Annual Plans be submitted to establish goals and operating procedures for achieving PHA goals within the HCV program. WHEREAS, the Administrative Plan for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2017, be amended to include the PHA will for families claiming zero income utilize the Allowable Living Expense Housing and Utilities Standards and be approved and certified by the Board of Directors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: Section 1 - Section 2 - That the Administrative Plans amend to include the Allowable Living Expense Housing and Utilities Standards for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2016, be approved and submitted. That this Resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its execution. REVIEWED AND APPROVED THIS 31 ST DAY OF AUGUST ATTEST: L.D. Williamson, President Board of Directors 35

36 ATTACHMENT 6 BRIEFING PAPER - ACTION ITEM ITEM 13: Discussion of Bylaws revision ideas BACKGROUND: Proposed changes have been discussed by the Executive Committee and by the Bylaws Committee. DISCUSSION: Minor changes and been discussed and a general consensus has been reached to update the formatting and make updated to the list below. The draft bylaws attached have those changes highlighted in green. Updates and cleanup: I Updated code III.A Updated code IV.A.7 make State Legislative members ex officio.c clarifies only one vote (e.g., could represent a water district and city) V.E formally allows the Board Secretary to assign duties to staff.f formally allows the Board Treasurer to assign duties to staff.h allows the Exe. Committee flexibility without a bylaws change.i adding appointed allows the quorum to adjust between election and full board meetings.j Change 1 to A due to formatting changes VII.D adding appointed allows the % to not be based on unfilled positions by members X.B checks are signed by ED or DA, then Board President.D along with XI.A and B updates to Strategic Work Program and Financial Plan Major Changes are listed below and highlighted in yellow in the draft bylaws. III.F would allow other additions to the Board (quarterly meetings) (e.g.) TAMU Texarkana or Commerce, local EDCs, 2-1-1, RC&D, Community Services, NET Workforce This would give broader input in fulfilling our Purpose and Objectives.G same as F, but a broader scope and no voting rights. Essentially allows us flexibility to build partnerships as needed and give some official recognition. (Legislative visits with Chambers) III.F Adds Associate Membership for RC&D based on direction from Governor and other options IV.A reinforces that 2/3 of the members must be from our Cities and Counties.A.4 still requires all local school districts to appointed elected officials, but allows for the College President the option to be appointed these boards are generally not elected 8 defines membership if III.F is considered V.A,B,I opens the EC to 23 total members, up from 16. Would hold a position for each County, and One City in each county. It would also open three additional seats under another category defined by IV.A V.I New definition of quorum RECOMMENDATION: Upon consensus of draft, recommend to full Board of Directors for approval. 36