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MEETING PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EL PASO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT era era y REGULAR j ert Jr. , gg ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CENTER 9050 Viscount Blvd. Board of Trustees Room - #A200 El Paso, Texas 79925 DATE: August 28, 2019 5:30 p.m. Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham Ha J. Mr. Brian Consent Docket Ms. Bonnie Soria Na Ms. Bonnie Soria Ms. Nina Piña Ms. Nina Piña Robles B. Mrs. Belen Ms. Christina R. Sanchez Uxer Mr. John E. 1.0 GENERAL FUNCTIONS 1.1 Call to Order Present 1.2 Roll Call Not Present 1.3 The Board of Trustees may conduct an executive or closed session pursuant to the Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code for one or more of the following reasons: (1) Consultation with its attorney to seek or receive legal advice or consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation or for any purpose authorized by law; (2) discussion about the value or transfer of real property; (3) discussion about a prospective gift or donation; (4) consideration of specific personnel matters; (5) discussion about security, personnel or devices; or (6) discussion of certain economic development matters. The Board may also announce that it will go into executive session on any item listed on this agenda if the subject matter is permitted for a closed session by provisions of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Any vote regarding these items shall be taken in open session. Discussion regarding EEOC charges and administrative complaint filed by Rhonda Brown pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Discussion regarding EEOC charges filed by Jose Salazar pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Discussion regarding lawsuit styled, Joyce Cordell v. El Paso Community College, Cause Number 2019-DCV-1001, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. era era y j ert Jr. , gg Ms. Nina Piña Ms. Nina Piña Robles B. Mrs. Belen Ms. Christina R. Sanchez Uxer Mr. John E. Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham Olivas Graham Dr. Carmen Ha J. Mr. Brian Consent Docket Ms. Bonnie Soria Na Ms. Bonnie Soria Discussion regarding negotiations between the College and Texas Tech relating to the lease and post-transfer ownership of the El Paso Public Television Foundation (KCOS) pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Discussion regarding the legal rights and obligations arising under a certain lease agreement between the College and the Secretary of the Army pertaining to real property located in Fort Bliss pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Discussion regarding quarterly legal update of all EEOC charges and lawsuits pending against EPCC pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Motion 1.4 Approval of Minutes: Exhibit 1.4 Second Ayes June 29, 2019 – Facilities & Finance Committee Pages 1-4 Nays Abstain June 29, 2019 – Regular Pages 5-16 July 24, 2019 – Regular Pages 17-33 The minutes recorded in the agenda are a summary of the presentations and actions taken. Tape recorded minutes comprise the full official minutes. 1.5 Welcome to Guests and Staff Members Agenda Regular August 28, 2019 Page 2 era era y j ert Jr. , gg Ms. Nina Piña Ms. Nina Piña Robles B. Mrs. Belen Ms. Christina R. Sanchez Uxer Mr. John E. Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham Olivas Graham Dr. Carmen Ha J. Mr. Brian Consent Docket Ms. Bonnie Soria Na Ms. Bonnie Soria 1.6 Open Forum The El Paso Community College By-laws limit individual presentations for any individual to three minutes – Section 1.5031. 1.7 Presentations by Individuals, Groups, and Organizations: 1.7.1 Dr. William Serrata, College President, will recognize individuals who have retired from the College District. 1.7.2 Optional presentations will be made by the presidents of the Classified Staff Association, the Professional Staff Association, the Faculty Association, and the Student Government Association. 1.8 Communications – NONE 1.9 Board of Trustees Business Motion 1.9.1 Discussion and action regarding the approval and Exhibit 1.9.1 Second application of the Business Packet for Reporting Ayes Changes (Form L-BRCI) to the Texas Alcoholic Pages 34-40 Nays Abstain Beverage Commission for THIRTEEN09. Motion 1.9.2 Discussion and action regarding changing the Board No Exhibit Second of Trustee meeting dates for the months of November Ayes and December 2019 due to holiday schedules from the Nays th Abstain 4 Wednesday of the month. Agenda Regular August 28, 2019 Page 3 era era y j ert Jr. , gg Ms. Nina Piña Ms. Nina Piña Robles B. Mrs. Belen Ms. Christina R. Sanchez Uxer Mr. John E. Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham Olivas Graham Dr. Carmen Ha J. Mr. Brian Consent Docket Ms. Bonnie Soria Na Ms. Bonnie Soria Motion 1.9.3 Discussion and action for the Board to pass a Exhibit 1.9.3 Second resolution to authorize the President to enter into an Ayes interlocal agreement for the College’s participation Pages 41-49 Nays and intervention in Public Utility Commission of Abstain Texas (“PUC”) proceeding related to the sale, transfer, or merger of El Paso Electric Company to Sun Jupiter Holdings, LLC and IIF US Holding 2, LP, entities related to J.P. Morgan’s Infrastructure Investments Fund, PUC Docket No. 49849, Joint Report and Application of El Paso Electric Company, Sun Jupiter Holdings, LLC, and IIF US Holding 2, LP for Regulatory Approvals Under PURA §§ 14.101, 39.262, and 39.915. Motion 1.9.4 Discussion and action to authorize the President to No Exhibit Second execute a certain option purchase contract with B&G Ayes FC Option, LLC, as agent for Elise Enterprises, LP, Nays DEA-BO Holdings, LP, Frank Financial Partners, LP, Abstain and Tiberias Investments, LLC (collectively “B&G”) for College to acquire the current right of B&G to purchase from Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District a 6.99-acre tract of real estate situated in the C.D. Stewart Survey No. 324, El Paso County, Texas and located immediately north of the Mission Valley campus and adjacent to the west side of the driveway entrance. 1.10 Board Reports 1.10.1 Treasurer’s Report Exhibit 1.10.1 July 31, 2019 Pages 50-76 No action is necessary. Agenda Regular August 28, 2019 Page 4 era era y j ert Jr. , gg Ms. Nina Piña Ms. Nina Piña Robles B. Mrs. Belen Ms. Christina R. Sanchez Uxer Mr. John E. Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham Olivas Graham Dr. Carmen Ha J. Mr. Brian Consent Docket Ms. Bonnie Soria Na Ms. Bonnie Soria 1.10.2 President’s Report 1.10.2.1 Dr. Serrata will update the Board of Trustees and audience on recent events that have transpired at the College. Motion 1.11 Consent Docket Second Ayes Nays Abstain Note: Includes item 3.2. Motion 2.0 ADMINISTRATION-NONE Second Ayes Nays Abstain Agenda Regular August 28, 2019 Page 5 era era y j ert Jr. , gg 3.0 PERSONNEL Ms. Nina Piña Ms. Nina Piña Robles B. Mrs. Belen Ms. Christina R. Sanchez Uxer Mr. John E. Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham Olivas Graham Dr. Carmen Ha J. Mr. Brian Consent Docket Ms. Bonnie Soria Na Ms. Bonnie Soria Motion 3.1 Discussion and action to approve full-time staff and faculty Exhibit 3.1 Second recruited in positions funded by the institutional budget. Ayes Pages 77-84 Nays Abstain Motion 3.2 Discussion and action to approve full-time staff and faculty Exhibit 3.2 Second recruited in positions funded by grants and/or contracts. Ayes Page 85 Nays Abstain Motion 3.3 Discussion and action on the appointment of new Tenured Exhibit 3.3 Second Faculty, reappointment of continuing Probationary Ayes Faculty and authorization for the President to enter into Pages 86-88 Nays Abstain written employment contracts and contract addenda for the 2019-2020 academic year with Tenured and Probationary Faculty members. Agenda Regular August 28, 2019 Page 6 era era y j ert Jr. , gg 3.0 PERSONNEL Ms. Nina Piña Ms. Nina Piña Robles B. Mrs. Belen Ms. Christina R. Sanchez Uxer Mr. John E. Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham Olivas Graham Dr. Carmen Ha J. Mr. Brian Consent Docket Ms. Bonnie Soria Na Ms. Bonnie Soria Motion 3.4 Discussion and action of the reappointment of continuing Exhibit 3.4 Second regular Classified Staff, Professional Support, and Ayes Administrative Staff and authorization for the President to Pages 89-102 Nays Abstain enter into written employment contracts and contract addenda effective September 1, 2019 with the employees listed. Motion 3.5 Authorization for the President to employ part-time No Exhibit Second faculty and staff for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Ayes Nays Abstain Motion 3.6 Information items – Resignations and retirements Exhibit 3.6 Second No action necessary Ayes Pages 103-104 Nays Abstain Agenda Regular August 28, 2019 Page 7 era era y j ert Jr. , gg 4.0 FINANCIAL SERVICES Ms. Nina Piña Ms. Nina Piña Robles B. Mrs. Belen Ms. Christina R. Sanchez Uxer Mr. John E. Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham Olivas Graham Dr. Carmen Ha J. Mr. Brian Consent Docket Ms. Bonnie Soria Na Ms. Bonnie Soria Motion 4.1 Discussion and action on the approval of a contract Exhibit 4.1 Second award to Dell Marketing LP for the district-wide Ayes Page 105 Nays purchase of computers in an amount not to exceed Abstain annually $1,064,400. Note: To request approval to purchase up to 1,000 standard personal computers and up to 200 engineering/CAD personal computers to replace outdated or non-functioning equipment throughout the District on an as-needed basis.