OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Monday, June 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET Number 473-97-0820- Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to revise Customer-Owned Pay Telephone Service (COPTS) tarriff in compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) orders (PUC Docket Number 16890). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: April 29, 1997, 9:54 a.m. TRD-9705626 Thursday, July 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET Number 473-97-0819- Application of GTE SOUTHWEST, INC., AND CONTEL OF TEXAS, INC. to revise Customer-Owned Pay Telephone Service (COPTS) tarriff in compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) orders (PUC Docket Number 16891). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: April 29, 1997, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9705638 Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday, May 7, 1997, 11:30 a.m. TexasSweet Building, 901 Park Drive Mission Texas Citrus Producers Board AGENDA: Call Meeting to Order Action: Approve minutes of August 23, 1996 meeting; Review and approve financial statement; Approve date for mailing ballots to replace board members with expiring terms; Set date for next board meeting. Discussion: Review progress of selected research projects; Assessment rate for 1997-98; Report from TDA by Katie Dickie: Review old or new business. Adjourn. Contact: Ray Prewett, 901 Business Park Drive, Mission, Texas 78572, (210) 584- 1581. Filed: April 29, 1997, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9705618 Thursday, May 15, 1997, 10:00 a.m., Rescheduled from April 24, 1997 Harris County Extension Center, Two Abercrombie Drive Houston Texas Rice Producers Board AGENDA: Call Meeting to Order Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting Discussion and Action: Financial Report of Current Fiscal Year; Texas Rice Administration Office; Review Current Budget and Make Adjustments, if necessary; Review 1997 Crop Outlook; Update on 1997 Biennial Election. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Curtis Leonhardt, P.O. Box 740250, Houston, Texas 77274 1-800-888-7423. Filed: April 29, 1997, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9705619 Texas Department of Banking Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Prepaid Funeral Guaranty Fund Advisory Council AGENDA: A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the May 30, 1996 Prepaid Funeral Guaranty Fund Advisory Council Meeting B. Discussion of and Vote to Approve the Report of Activity of the Guaranty Fund for the Period April 30, 1996-March 31, 1997 C. Discussion of and Vote to Approve Claims of $3,500 or Less, Authorized by the Commissioner to be Paid From the Guaranty Fund Since May 30, 1996 D. Discussion and Review to Final Commissioner-Issued Orders Relating to Seized Funds of Permit Holders Since May 30, 1996 E. Discussion of and Vote to Approve the Guaranty Fund Investment Officer Reports Issued Since May 30, 1996 F. Discussion of and Vote to Approve the Public Funds Investment Audit Prepared by Garza Gonzalez and Associates for the Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 1996 G. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Approve Changes to the Investment Policy H. Discussion of Candidates for the 1998-1999 Consumer Member I. Discussion of Future Meeting Dates Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: April 30, 1997, 8:52 a.m. TRD-9705704 State Board of Barber Examiners Tuesday, May 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby State Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 400-A Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Opening of meeting: Roll call: Read and possibly approve minutes of April 8, 1997 Board meeting. New Business: Executive Session under sec.551.071(1), Texas Government Code, to meet with Assistant Attorney General concerning pending or contemplated litigation. Executive Session under sec.551.071(2), Texas Government Code, to meet with Assistant Attorney General to seek advice regarding employment law and personnel matters. Executive Session under sec.551.074, Texas Government Code, for the discussion of personnel: appointment, employment and duties of personnel: appointment, employment and duties of an Executive Director. Open Session for discussion and possible action regarding the process for the employment of an Executive Director. Discussion and possible action regarding administering an Exam in Weslaco, Texas in July. Update report from the Acting Executive Director. Adjourn. Contact: Minerva Hall, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-110, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 8475. Filed: April 28, 1997, 1:19 p.m. TRD-9705603 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Friday, May 2, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118 Austin Judicial Advisory Council Meeting EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: I. Greeting II. Introduction of Guests/Staff A. Introduction of Judge Bramblett B. Tribute to Judge Kegans III. Approval of Minutes IV. Board Liaison V. Governor's Volunteer Awards VI. TDCJ-Programs and Services Division VII. State Jail Division VIII. Probation Advisory Committee Report IX. Committee Reports A. Internal Operations B. Training and Staff Development C. Special Services D. Field Services E. Legislative F. Special Recognition X. Legal Update XI. Division Directors Update XII. Council Members' Issues XIII. Next Meeting XIV. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. REASON FOR EMERGENCY REVISION: A scheduled speaker had to cancel, therefore needed to be struck from the agenda. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: April 30, 1997, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9705708 The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc. Wednesday, Thursday, May 14-15, 1997- Board of Management; 8:30 a.m.; Friday, Saturday, May 16-17, 1997, Convention, 8:30 a.m. Sheraton Park Central Hotel, 12720 Merit Drive Dallas Board and Management and 106th Annual Convention AGENDA: The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc., exercising an overabundance of caution, hereby notice a portion of the Board of Management meeting as an open meeting under Texas Open Meeting Act with regard to all matters pertaining to State owned properties which are under the management or control of D.R.T., Inc. Wednesday, May 14, 1997, we start at 8:30 a.m. Closed Session: Thursday, May 15, 1997- 8:30 a.m. Reconvene- Open Session, Determination of Quorum, Reports or discussion preview to Reports of committees operating State owned properties which are under the management or control of D.R.T., Inc., Alamo Committee, DRT Library Committee, French Legation-Closed/Executive Session -- Determination of quorum. Convention Agenda -- Friday, May 17, 1997- 8:30 a.m. OPEN MEETING, Ballroom, Salons ABCD, Sheraton Park Central Hotel, Dallas, Texas, regarding state owned properties. Recess. NOON- Lunch. Reconvene 1:45 p.m. Open Session. Closed Session. Saturday Agenda- 8:30 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m.-Closed Session Adjourn Contact: Mary Kathryn Briggs, 3711 Stillmeadow Drive, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 846-0871. Filed: April 28, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9705613 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Wednesday, May 7, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: The committee will discuss proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 115, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health Education and proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 116, Texas Essential Knowledge Skills for Physical Education. Public testimony will be taken at the study session concerning the Texas essential knowledge and skills for a maximum of two hours after the work session for that subject area has been completed, with the understanding that current board rules otherwise applying to public testimony will still be in effect. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 29, 1997, 1:04 p.m. TRD-9705630 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Public testimony; Commissioner's comments; Proposed new 19 TAC Chapters 110, 111, 112, 113, 115, 116, 118, 128, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills; Update on legislative issues; and discussion of pending litigation. The discussion of pending litigation will be held in Room 1-103 in executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, sec.551.071(1)(A) and will include a discussion of the following cases; (1) Angel G. et al. v. Meno, et al. relating to students with disabilities residing in care and treatment facilities; (2) Maxwell, et al. v. Pasadena ISD relating to Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) testing; (3) Dallas Services for the Visually Impaired, et al. v. Moses relating to braille textbooks; (4) Nevares, et al. v. San Marcos CISD, TEA Intervenor relating to student discipline law; (5) State of Texas v. United States of America relating to the Voting Rights Act and its applicability to the placement of masters in independent school districts; (6) Soccorro ISD, et al. v. State Board of Education relating to the technology allotment; and (7) any other litigation arising after the date of posting for the meeting. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 29, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9705691 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-111, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Planning AGENDA: Public testimony; Proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.157.41, Certification Criteria for Independent Hearing Examiners; Update on approved open-enrollment charter schools and request for approval of charter amendments; Proposed amendments to open-enrollment charter guidelines; Recommendation for appointments to the Fort Sam Houston ISD board of trustees; Discussion of the role of the SBOE as related to career and technology education; Discussion of federal governmental relations activities; Discussion of ongoing communications activities; Status report on the accreditation, interventions, and sanctions of school districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 29, 1997, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9705693 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Instruction AGENDA: Public testimony; Discussion of proposed system for assessing limited English proficient students exempted from the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills program; Discussion of proposed revisions to the Academic Achievement Record; Discussion of proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Subchapter B, Graduation Requirements. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 29, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9705692 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund AGENDA: Public testimony; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.129.21, Requirements for Student Attendance Accounting for State Funding Purposes; Report on back-ordered instructional materials and recommendations for penalties; Proposed amendment to Proclamation 1995 of the SBOE; Review of PSF securities transactions and the investment portfolio; Ratification of the purchases and sales of the investment portfolio of the PSF for the month of March 1997; Approval of investment counsel services contract between the PSF and Crestwood Asset Management; Presentation by Wellington Management Company on the investment management services provided to the PSF; Presentation by Citibank, the PSF's securities lending agent and master trust custodian; Report of the PSF executive administrator; School finance and appropriations update. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 29, 1997, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9705694 Friday, May 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) AGENDA: Invocation; Pledge of allegiance, Roll call; approval of April 11, 1997 SBOE minutes; Public testimony; Resolutions of the SBOE; Discussion of First Quarter (1997) Permanent School Fund Investment Managers' Performance Report; Proposed new 19 TAC Chapters 110, 111, 112, 113, 115, 116, 118, 128, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills; Proposed amendment to 19 TAC 157.41, Certification Criteria for Independent Hearing Examiners; Update on approved open-enrollment charter schools and request for approval of charter amendments; Proposed amendments to open-enrollment charter guidelines; Recommendation for appointments to the Fort Sam Houston ISD board of trustees; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.129.21, Requirements for Student Attendance Accounting for State Funding Purposes; Report on back-ordered instructional materials and recommendations for penalties; Proposed amendment to Proclamation 1995 of the SBOE; Ratification of the purchases and sales of the investment portfolio of the PSF for the month of March 1997; Approval of investment counsel services contract between the PSF and Crestwood Asset Management; Information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 29, 1997, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9705695 Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin Licensure Committee AGENDA: 1. A. Meeting Called to Order by Committee Chair at 10:30 a.m. B. Roll Call. C. Welcome Visitors. 2. Discuss and Possibly Act on Emergency Rules for Licensing Based on Pending Legislation. 3. Discuss and Possibly Act on Licensing Issues and Possible Rule Changes Related to NAFTA and Legislative Issues. 4. Discuss and Possibly Act on Correspondence Received from the Engineer Advancement Association of Japan. 5. Discuss and Possibly Act on Correspondence and Testimony Received Concerning Licensing Issues. 6. Set Agenda and Date for Next Meeting. 7. Adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: April 28, 1997, 10:51 a.m. TRD-9705598 Texas Commission on Human Rights Thursday, May 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 6330 Highway 290 East, Third Floor Conference Room Austin Committee or Board AGENDA: Executive Session/Commissioner Panels Pursuant TEX. GOVT. CODE sec.551.071; Item(s) Covered in Executive Session; Welcoming of Guests; Minutes; Administrative Reports; Memorandum of Understanding Between the Commission and the O.A.G.; Processing Commissioners' Travel; Potential Legislation Affecting the Commission during the 75th Legislative Session; EEO Compliance Training; State Agencies' Personnel Policies; Legislative Appropriations Request; FEP/EEOC Policy Conference; Exhibit at the TABCC Conference in San Antonio; Procedures for Commissioner Participation in the Initiation of Fair Housing Complaints, Reasonable Cause Decisions and Election of Remedies; HUD Policy Conference; Task Force Meeting; Annual EEO Law Conference; Commissioner Issues; Unfinished Business. All items on the Agenda May be Subject to a Vote, if Appropriate. Contact: William M. Hale, P.O. Box 13494, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 437-3450. Filed: April 29, 1997, 9:39 a.m. TRD-9705625 Texas State Library Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Room 314, Lorenzo de Zavala Archives and Library Building 1201 Brazos Street Austin Texas State Library and Archives Commission Records Management Interagency Coordinating Council AGENDA: 1. Approve Minutes of the November 21, 1996 meeting 2. Member Agency Announcements 3. Adopt proposed rules on Electronic Documents (13 TAC sec.sec.51.1, 51.3) 4. Discussion of appointment and charge of Strategic Plan Committee 5. Discussion of pending and adopted legislation Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5440, email: michele.lamb @ tsl.state.tx.us Filed: April 29, 1997, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9705676 Monday, May 19, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Room 314, Lorenzo de Zavala Archives and Library Building 1201 Brazos Street Texas State Library and Archives Commission Internal Audit Committee Austin AGENDA: 1. Internal Audit of the Automated Information Systems Division 2. Post-Payment Audit by the Comptroller of Public Accounts. Contact: Nancy Webb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5440, email nancy.webb@ tsl.state.tx.us Filed: April 29, 1997, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9705678 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Monday, May 19, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Room 314, Lorenzo de Zavala Archives and Library Building 1201 Brazos Street Austin AGENDA: I. Approve Minutes of the March 17, 1997 Commission meeting. II. Report of the Director and Librarian. III. Adopt recommendations of Audit Committee on: A. Internal Audit of the Automated Information Systems Division B. Post-Payment Audit by the Comptroller of Public Accounts IV. Adopt proposed rules on General Policies, Procedures, and Principles, and on Service Complaints, 13 TAC sec.sec.2.2, 2.3, 2.4, and 2.53. V. Adopt proposed rules on establishing a cash reserve, 13 TAC sec.sec.1.63, 1.64. VI. Public comment Contact: Nancy Webb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email: nancy.webb@ tsl.state.tx.us Filed: April 29, 1997, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9705677 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Friday, May 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Architectural Barriers AGENDA: The Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Harris Methodist Health Services, which failed to verify corrective modifications to deficiencies listed in the department's inspection report within 90 days of receipt of the report (six counts), a violation of 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE, sec.68.72; or, in the alternative, failed to correct deficiencies listed in the department's inspection report, a violation of TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Article 9102 (the Act), sec.5b (six counts), pursuant to the Act and TEX. GOVT. CODE, Chapter 2001. (APA). Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 29, 1997, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9705641 Friday, May 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Architectural Barriers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, The Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Hines Interests Limited Partnership, which failed to verify corrective modifications to deficiencies listed in the department's inspection report within 90 days of receipt of the report (five counts), a violation of 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE, sec.68.72; or, in the alternative, failed to correct deficiencies listed in the department's inspection report, a violation of TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Article 9102 (the Act), sec.5b (five counts), pursuant to the Act and TEX. GOVT. CODE, Chapter 2001. (APA). Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 29, 1997, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9705640 Friday, May 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Architectural Barriers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, The Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Sun Ventures, Inc., which failed to verify corrective modifications to deficiencies listed in the department's inspection report within 90 days of receipt of the report (eight counts), a violation of 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE, sec.68.72; or, in the alternative, failed to correct deficiencies listed in the department's inspection report, a violation of TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Article 9102 (the Act), sec.5b (eight counts), pursuant to the Act and TEX. GOVT. CODE, Chapter 2001. (APA). Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 29, 1997, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9705639 Friday, May 9, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Conference Room Austin Architectural Barriers Advisory Committee REVISED AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Introduction of New Members III. Record of Attendance IV. Approval of Minutes V. Staff Reports A. TDLR Architectural Barriers Organizational Chart B. Department of Justice Certification C. Amended Committee Procedures D. Pending Legislation E. Architectural Barriers Activities Summary 1. Reviews 2. Inspections 3. Complaints 4. Independent Contract Provider Interface VI. Public Comment VII. Subcommittee Reports A. Rules Subcommittee B. Program Review Subcommittee C. Standards Subcommittee D. TX Department of Transportation Proposal Subcommittee E. TX Department of Parks and Wildlife Proposal Subcommittee F. Enforcement Subcommittee VIII. New Business IX. Schedule Next Meeting X. Adjourn Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at (512) 463-7348 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Rick Baudoin, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3519. Filed: April 29, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9705684 Texas Lottery Commission Wednesday, May 7, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, Room 454 Austin AGENDA: I. The Lottery Commission Chair will call the meeting to order. II. Executive Session to seek legal advice regarding employment law and personnel matters, pursuant to sec.551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code. III. Executive Session to deliberate personnel matters, including the appointment, employment, and duties of an Executive Director, pursuant to sec.511.074(a)(1) of the Texas Government Code. IV. Return to open session for further deliberation and possible action involving personnel matters, including the appointment, employment and duties of an Executive Director. V. Adjourn. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at (512) 323-3791 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Michelle Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 323- 3791. Filed: April 29, 1997, 4:39 p.m. TRD-9705699 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Monday, May 5, 1997, 4:00 p.m. City of Corpus Christi, City Hall, Basement Conference Room Corpus Christi The Citizens' Advisory Committee of the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Introductions/Approval of Minutes II. Selection of a New CAC Chairman III. Program/Coastal Bend Bays Plan Update IV. Public Outreach Update V. FY98 Workplan Review VI. Result of CAC Survey on Organization Representation VII. Additional Items/Adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 3300, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. Filed: April 28, 1997, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9705608 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. B Bar B Ranch, Highway 77 Kingsville Management Committee of the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Introductions/Minutes II. Program Update III. Discussion/Approval of FY98 Work Plan IV. Team Leader Presentations and Discussion of "Action Agendas" Urban Runoff Maritime Issues Freshwater Resources Agricultural Runoff V. Additional Items/Adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 3300, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. Filed: April 28, 1997, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9705609 Friday, May 16, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 12015 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Room 2210 Austin Used Oil Grant Program Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Used Oil Grant Program Advisory committee will hold its next meeting on May 16, 1997 from 1:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m. at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission complex, located at 12015 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Room 2210, Austin, Texas. The Meeting will open with a welcome and introductions. Minutes of the February 4, 1997 meeting will be considered. The committee will discuss public outreach materials, Used Oil Grant applications, a committee member vacancy, and the next meeting agenda and date. Public comments are welcome. Contact: Debbra Bohl, (512) 239-6695, and Gary Trim, (512) 239-6708, 12015 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78756. Filed: April 29, 1997, 8:09 a.m. TRD-9705615 Friday, June 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 12015 North IH35, Building F, Room 2210 Austin State Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel AGENDA: The State Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel will meet with the Small Business Assistance Program to ensure that small businesses have every opportunity to come into compliance with environmental regulations. (Kathy Ramirez) Contact: Kathy Ramirez, 12015 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239- 1820. Filed: April 29, 1997, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9705624 Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Monday, April 28, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Texas Department of Public Safety, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Building A (See Receptionist) Austin Board EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Roll Call. II. Public Comment III. Executive Session to meet with Assistant Attorney(s) General to obtain legal advice regarding employment law and personnel matters, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(2). IV. Return to open session for further discussion and possible action involving the legal advice. V. Discuss and possibly act on activities and/or contract of consultant Jack Haden. VI. Executive session to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the Executive Director and/or to hear complaints or charges against the Executive Director, pursuant to sec.551.074, Texas Government Code. VII. Return to open session for further discussion and possible action involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the Executive Directors, and/or hear complaints or charges against the Executive Director, pursuant to sec.551.074, Texas Government Code. VIII. Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment and duties of an Acting Executive Director pursuant to sec.551.074, Texas Government Code. IX. Return to open session for further discussion and possible action involving the appointment, employment and duties of an Acting Executive Director pursuant to sec.551.074, Texas Government Code. X. Adjourn. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: An urgent public necessity exists that requires immediate action of the Board due to a reasonably unforeseeable situation: Potential lobbying of the State Legislature with state funds. Contact: Clema D. Sanders, P.O. Box 13509, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5545. Filed: April 28, 1997, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9705602 Public Utility Commission of Texas Tuesday, May 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Secretary's Report; Docket Numbers 17112, 16890, 16891, 17090, 15332, 15849, 17024, 17034, 17035, 17140, 17159, 17167, 17168, 15101, and 15116; Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including but not limited to actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; use of Video Relay Interpreting as a feature of Relay Texas; Docket Numbers 14965, 15296, and 15102; Project Number 16301, Reliability Issues and Projects; Docket Number 16995 (SOAH Docket Number 473-97-0393), Joint Application of Central Power and Light Company, West Texas Utilities Company and Southwestern Electric Power Company for Approval of Preliminary Integrated Resource Plans (IRP) and Related Good Cause Exceptions; Dockets Numbers 16936, 17250, 17280, 16712 and 16758; Project Number 14908, Nuclear Decommissioning Trusts; Docket Number 15840, Regional Transmission Proceeding to Establish Postage Stamp Rate and Statewide Load Flow; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency administrative procedures, budget, consumer affairs/protection/enforcement, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Legislative matters; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Paul Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: April 28, 1997, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9705611 The University of Texas System Wednesday, Thursday, May 7-8, 1997, 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively May 7, 1997 --Ballroom C, Omni San Antonio Hotel, 9821 Colonnade Boulevard; May 8, 1997, Room 1.463, School of Nursing Expansion Building, UT Health Science Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio Board of Regents and Standing Committees AGENDA: To consider Chancellor's Docket (submitted by System Administration); Amendments to Regents' Rules and Regulations; Matters Related to the University of Texas Investment Management Company (UTIMCO); U.T. System -- 1998 Budget Preparation Policies and Limitations; U.T. System -- Guidelines for Student Exchange Program; U.T. Arlington -- Policy for Undergraduate Admissions; degree programs; U.T. Pan American -- Amendments to Policy for freshman Admissions; U.T. Austin - - patent license agreement; buildings and grounds matters including approval of preliminary plans, appropriations; approval of new projects and approval of building plaques and building name; real estate matters; and negotiated contract for prospective gift as detained on the agenda. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981; (512) 499-4402. Filed: April 23, 1997, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9705601 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Wednesday, June 11, 1997, 10:30 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 400A Austin Examination Preparation Committee AGENDA: The Committee will meet to prepare the September, 1997 State Board Examination for licensure. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-330, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 7555. Filed: April 29, 1997, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9705689 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, May 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street, Room 644, Texas Workforce Commission Building Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting: Public Comment; Staff reports, update on activities relating to Skills Development Fund and other activities as determined by the Acting Executive Director; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce commission Docket 19; Discussion, consideration and possible action on acceptance of donations of child care matching funds from A Kids World, NF Group, Inc., dba Angleton Early Learning Center and AELC Private School, the Bearrington School, Phyllis Wheatley Day Nursery, Inc. and Family Support Services of Amarillo; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of local workforce development boards for certification; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding recommendations to TCWEC of strategic and operational plans submitted by local workforce development boards; Presentation and discussion of audit report #97- 007-20 on accounts payable and disbursements; Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; Consideration and action on higher level appeals in Unemployment compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Dockets 18 and 19; and Set date of next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: April 28, 1997, 2:32 p.m. TRD-975606 Regional Meetings Meetings filed April 28, 1997 Central Appraisal District of Taylor County, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1534 South Treadaway, Abilene, May 6, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 676- 9381, extension 24. TRD-9705614. North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTOG) Transportation Department, Regional Transportation Council, will meet at Arlington City Hall, City Council Chambers, 101 West Abram, Arlington, May 19, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9240. TRD-9705605. Stephens County Rural WSC, Regular Board Meeting, met at 301 West Elm Street, Breckenridge, May 1, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, (817) 559-6180. TRD-9705599. Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, May 5, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280. TRD-9705604. Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met in emergency session, at General Office, located off FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, April 29, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Upper Leon River MWD, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas, 76442, (817) 879-2258. TRD-9705612. Meetings filed April 29, 1997 Angelina and Neches River Authority, ANRA Board of Directors, will meet at 210 Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, May 6, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Neighbors, P.O. Box 387, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 632-7795, fax: (409) 632-2564. TRD-9705719. Ark-Tex Council of Governments, (ATCOG), Chief Elected Officials, will meet at Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, 1604 North Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant May 7, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75506, (903) 832-8638. TRD-9705631. Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee, met at Capital Extension Building, First Floor Auditorium, Austin, May 2, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9705660. Brazos Valley Development Council, Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board Executive Committee, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, May 2, 1997 at 9:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Alaniz, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9705642. Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors, will meet at 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, May 8, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. Diane Schenke, 5757 Woodway, 140 East Way, Houston, Texas 77057, (713) 782-9330. TRD-9705690. Kendall Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, May 15, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012. TRD-9705627. Lamb County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, May 20, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79339-0950, (806) 385-6474. TRD-9705648. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, May 12, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 836, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798- 4396. TRD-9705635. Lee County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, May 7, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Shaw, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542- 9618. TRD-9705620. Texas Water Conservation Association Risk Management Fund, Board of Trustees, will meet at the Offices of JI Specialty Services, Inc., Suite 120, Echelon III, 9420 Research Boulevard, Austin, May 6, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leroy Goodson, 221 East Ninth Street, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 472-7216. TRD-9705634. Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend, Board of Directors Workshop, met at Workforce Building, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, May 5, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5300. TRD-9705688. Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend, Board of Directors Workshop, will meet at Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Student Union Building, Room 219C, 1050 West Santa Gertudis, Kingsville, May 6, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5300, TRD-9705687. Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend, Board of Directors, will meet at Live Oak County Courthouse, County Courtroom, Room 101, 300 Houston Street, George West, May 6, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889- 5300. TRD-9705686. Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend, Board of Directors Workshop, will meet at Holiday Inn-Airport, 5549 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, May 7, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5342. TRD-9705685. Meetings filed April 30, 1997 Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee, will meet at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, May 6, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9705700. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board, will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, May 6, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kimmick, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9705702.