1. Roll call and establish quorum
 
2. Presentation and possible approval of Board Minutes for meeting held on July 24, 2020 and September 11, 2020.

 3. Discussion, consideration, and ratification to accept check in the amount of $5,000 from Vistra Corporate Services Company, as Agent for benefit of Hidalgo County Residents for the TXU Energy Aid Program.
 
4. Discussion, consideration, and ratification to accept the recommendation of the Community Advisory Board regarding approval of PY 2020 CNA, CAP Plan, and Budget.  

5. A. Discussion, consideration, and ratification to approve the Information Sharing Access Agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the purpose of providing emergency services to households affected by the disasters of calendar year 2019.
   B. Authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents

6. A. Report and update regarding the Hidalgo County Cares Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program.
    B.  Discussion and ratification to amend the eligibility requirements for participation in the Hidalgo County Cares Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program.
 
7. A. Discussion, consideration, ratification to accept the signature document Contract No. HHS000871100011 in the amount of $35,036.00 with the Health and Human Services Commission for the Senior Corps Grant Program.
    B. Authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents. 

8.  A. Discussion, consideration, ratification to accept the signature document Contract No. HHS000871100030 in the amount of $5,476.00 with the Health and Human Services Commission for the Senior Corps Grant Program. 
     B. Authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.

9. Discussion, consideration, ratification to accept the signature document Contract No. HHS000871100040 in the amount of $32,375.00 with the Health and Human Services Commission for the Senior Corps Program, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents. 

10. Discussion, consideration, ratification to accept and allocate PY 2020 Direct Deposit EFT from Direct Energy, LP in the amount of $25,000 to Neighbor to Neighbor Fund, for benefit of Hidalgo County Residents for utility assistance.

11. Discussion, consideration, ratification to accept the check donation in the amount of $5,000 from TXU Energy, Vistra Corporate Services Company, as Agent for benefit of Hidalgo County Employees for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

12. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to increase rental assistance under CSBG CARES to include cases of potential eviction. 

13. Executive Director’s Report

1. Provide board members programmatic and outcomes reports for Program July and August 2020.  

1. CEAP July 2020  
2. CEAP August 2020
3. CSBG Discretionary July 2020
4. CSBG Discretionary August 2020
5. CSBG July 2020  
6. CSBG August 2020 
 
B. Financial Reports  

14. Community Comments
 
15. Adjourn
 
Community Participation: The Advisory Board welcomes individuals or delegations who wish to participate in the meeting during any portion of the meeting or during Community Comments. Community members wishing to address the Board may sign up prior to the meeting with the Executive Secretary or designee by providing name and item number to be addressed.