Texas state agency meeting notices

Agency Name: Public Utility Commission of Texas
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 1701 N. Congress Ave.
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006237
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Nancy Hernandez 512)936-7169
Agenda: PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS
OPEN MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017, 9:30 A.M.
Commissioners' Hearing Room
7th Floor, William B. Travis Building

Project No. 46665 - Open Meeting Agenda items without an associated control number.

ELECTRIC

1. Docket No. 46734; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-2691 - Petition of Murphy Oil Corporation for Declaratory Order Regarding Service to the Murphy Oil Eagle Ford Leasehold Area. (Appeal of Order No. 7) Carlos Carrasco

2. Docket No. 47416; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-5306 - Application of Entergy Texas, Inc. for Approval of Advanced Metering System (AMS) Deployment Plan, AMS Surcharge, and Non-Standard Metering Service Fees. (Preliminary Order) Carsi Mitzner

3. Docket No. 46936; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-3539 - Application of Southwestern Public Service Company for Approval of Transactions with ESI Energy, LLC and Invenergy Wind Development North America, LLC to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Wind Generation Projects and Associated Facilities in Hale County, Texas and Roosevelt County, New Mexico, and for Related Approvals. (Supplemental Preliminary Order) Lisa Carter

4. Docket No. 47003; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-4267 - Application of Entergy Texas, Inc. to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 230-kV Transmission Line in Jefferson County. (Supplemental Preliminary Order) Hannah Turner and Carsi Mitzner

5. Docket No. 47192; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-5286 - Application of Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Highway 32 to Wimberley Transmission Line Rebuild and Upgrade Project in Hays County. (Supplemental Preliminary Order) Hannah Turner and Carsi Mitzner

6. Docket No. 45259; SOAH Docket No. 473-16-1838 - Appeal of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC from an Ordinance of the City of League City, Texas and Application for Declaratory Order. (Final Order) David Hrncir

7. Docket No. 46042; SOAH Docket No. 473-16-5618 - Application of Southwestern Public Service Company to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 345-kV Transmission Line within Hale, Hockley, Lubbock, Terry and Yoakum Counties (Tuco to Yoakum) (Final Order) Carlos Carrasco


8. Docket No. 46234; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-0907 - Joint Application of AEP Texas North Company and Electric Transmission Texas, LLC to Amend Their Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the AEP TNC Heartland to ETF Yellowjacket 138 kV Transmission Line in McCulloch and Menard Counties. (Final Order) Lisa Carter

9. Docket No. 46271; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-1314 - Complaint of Everetth Holley Against AEP Texas Inc., Just Energy Texas LP, and CPL Retail Energy. (Final Order) David Hrncir

10. Docket No. 46635; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-2785 - Complaint of Chadwick Farms Homeowners Association, Inc. Against Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. (Final Order) Mark Hovenkamp

11. Docket No. 47116; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-3898 - Application of Southwestern Electric Power Company to Adjust Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor and Related Relief. (Final Order) Davida Dwyer

12. Docket No. 47079 - Application of Enbridge Holdings (Chapman Ranch) LLC and Enbridge Investment (Chapman Ranch) LLC Under § 39.158 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act. (Final Order) Jeffrey J. Huhn

13. Docket No. 47080 - Application of Topaz Wind, LLC Under § 39.158 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act. (Final Order) Jeffrey J. Huhn

14. Docket No. 47146 - Application of BHES Pearl Solar Holdings, LLC Under § 39.158 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act. (Final Order) Jeffrey J. Huhn

15. Docket No. 47207 - Non-Standard True-Up Filing of AEP Texas, Inc. Pursuant in the Financing Order in Docket No. 32475. (Final Order) Irene Montelongo

16. Docket No. 47362 - Agreed Notice of Violation and Settlement Agreement Relating to Direct Energy LP's Violation of PURA §§ 17.004(a)(1) and 39.101(b)(6), Relating to Customer Protections and Safeguards as well as 16 TAC §§ 25.474 Relating to Selection of a Retail Electric Provider, 25.475, Relating to General Retail Electric Provider Requirements, 25.481, Relating to Unauthorized Charges and 25.495, Relating to Unauthorized Changes of Retail Electric Provider. (Final Order) Irene Montelongo

17. Docket No. 47363 - Agreed Notice of Violation and Settlement Agreement Relating to Cielo Wind Services Inc.'s Violation of PURA § 39.151(d); 16 TAC § 25.503(f)(2); and ERCOT Protocols § 16.12.3, Relating to Market Participant Audits of User Security Administrators and Digital Certificates. (Final Order) Irene Montelongo

18. Docket No. 47423 - Agreed Notice of Violation and Settlement Agreement Relating to Southwestern Electric Power Company's Violation of PURA § 38.005 and 16 TAC § 25.52, Concerning Reliability and Continuity of Service. (Final Order) Irene Montelongo

19. Docket No. 46901 - Joint Petition of Southwestern Public Service Company and Southwest Power Pool, Inc. for a Declaratory Order. (Discussion and possible action) John Kramer and David Hrncir

20. Project No. 46397 - Project to Evaluate the Costs and Benefits of Entergy Texas, Inc.'s Participation in MISO. (Discussion and possible action) Kennedy Meier

21. Project No. 47261 - Pursuant to Senate Bill 1976 by July 31 Retail Electric Providers May Opt to Receive the LIDA Matching List. (Discussion and possible action) Jay Stone

22. Project No. 47342 - Project to Identify Issues Pertaining to Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s Proposal to Transfer Existing Facilities and Load into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. (Discussion and possible action) Kennedy Meier and Alicia Maloy

23. Project No. 42750 - Matters Pertaining to or Arising Out of the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy of Energy Future Holdings. (Discussion and possible action) Brian Lloyd

24. Project No. 37344 - Information Related to the Entergy Regional State Committee. (Discussion and possible action)

25. Project No. 41210 - Information Related to the Southwest Power Pool Regional State Committee. (Discussion and possible action)

26. Project No. 41211 - Information Related to the Organization of MISO States. (Discussion and possible action)

27. Discussion and possible action on electric reliability; electric market development; ERCOT oversight; transmission planning, construction, and cost recovery in areas outside of ERCOT; SPP Regional State Committee and electric reliability standards and organizations arising under federal law.

28. Discussion and possible action regarding implementation of state and federal legislation, affecting electricity markets, current and projected rulemaking projects, and Commission priorities.
WATER

29. Docket No. 46993; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-4339.WS - Application of City of Lavon for a Sewer Certification of Convenience and Necessity in Collin County. (Appeal of Order No. 4) Lisa Carter

30. Docket No. 45510; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-0249.WS - Application of HOE Water Supply Corporation and Harris County MUD No. 480 for Sale, Transfer, or Merger of Certificate Rights in Harris County. (Final Order) John Kramer

31. Docket No. 45570; SOAH Docket No. 473-16-2873.WS - Application of Monarch Utilities I, LP for Authority to Change Rates. (Final Order) David Hrncir

32. Docket No. 45781; SOAH Docket No. 473-16-5010.WS - Application of City of Portland to Amend its Certificates of Convenience and Necessity in San Patricio County. (Final Order) Carlos Carrasco

33. Docket No. 45995; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-0952.WS - Michael Dutschmann's Appeal of the Cost of Service from Spring Valley Water Supply Corporation in McLellan County. (Final Order) Hannah Turner

34. Docket No. 46104; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-3798.WS - Application of Shore-Tech, Inc. d/b/a L&M Water Development Company for a Rate/Tariff Change. (Final Order) Carlos Carrasco and Lisa Carter

35. Docket No. 47044 - Petition of Jeff Stockton to Amend Jarrell-Schwertner Water Supply Corporation's Certificate of Convenience and Necessity in Williamson County by Expedited Release. (Final Order) Jeffrey J. Huhn

36. Docket No. 47203 - Petition of Parker Area Investments, LLC to Amend City of Aledo's Certificates of Convenience and Necessity in Parker County by Expedited Release. (Final Order) Jeffrey J. Huhn

37. Docket No. 47212 - Petition to Revoke Peach Creek Dam an Lake Club Inc.'s Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Pursuant to Tex. Water Code § 13.254 and Tex. Admin. Code § 24.113. (Final Order) Irene Montelongo

38. Docket No. 47213 - Petition to Revoke West Oaks Phoenix Corp.'s Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Pursuant to Tex. Water Code § 13.254 and Tex. Admin Code § 24.113. (Final Order) Irene Montelongo

39. Project No. 45117 - Project to Revise Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Application Form - Water and Sewer Utilities. (Proposal for Publication) Kennedy Meier and Elisabeth English

40. Project No. 45118 - Project to Revise Sale/Transfer/Merger Form - Water and Sewer Utilities. (Proposal for Publication) Kennedy Meier and Elisabeth English.


41. Project No. 47303 - Amendments to 16 TAC Section 24.21 for a Pass-Through Provision Formula and to Implement House Bill 1083 to Allow a Utility to Establish Reduced Water Utility Rates Funded by Donations for Elderly Customers Pursuant to TWC Sections 13.182 and 13.189. (Proposal for Publication) Ashley Nwonuma and Jonathan Ramirez

42. Discussion and possible action regarding implementation of state legislation affecting water and sewer companies, current and projected rulemaking projects, and Commission priorities.
COMMUNICATIONS

43. Docket No. 40683 - Application of Express Cash and Phone, Inc. d/b/a Talk Now Telco Wireless to Amend Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier. (Final Order) Susan E. Goodson

44. Docket No. 40757 - Application of Easy Telephone Services Company d/b/a Easy Wireless for Designation an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier in the State of Texas for the Limited Purpose of Offering Lifeline. (Final Order) Susan E. Goodson

45. Docket No. 40848 - Application of TX Mobile Telephone Services Company for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier in the State of Texas. (Final Order) Susan E. Goodson

46. Docket No. 40860 - Application of Assist Wireless, LLC for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier in the State of Texas. (Final Order) Susan E. Goodson

47. Docket No. 40861 - Application of True Wireless, LLC to Amend Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier for the Limited Purpose of Offering Lifeline Service. (Final Order) Susan E. Goodson

48. Docket No. 41013 - Application of New Talk Wireless, LLC for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier. (Final Order) Susan E. Goodson

49. Docket No. 47026 - Application of Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc. to Recover Funds from the Texas Universal Service Fund Pursuant to 16 TAC § 26.406. (Final Order) Jeffrey J. Huhn

50. Docket No. 47194 - Petition of Frontier Communications to Deregulate Certain Markets. (Final Order) Jeffrey J. Huhn

51. Project No. 47332 - Petition of Externet Systems, Inc. to Amend 16 TAC § 26.461 and § 26.465 Relating to Access Lines and Methodology to County Access Lines and Reporting Requirements for Certified Telecommunications Providers. (Discussion and possible action on Petition for Rulemaking) Pam Whittington

52. Discussion and possible action regarding implementation of state and federal legislation affecting telecommunications markets, current and projected rulemaking projects, and Commission priorities.
GENERAL

53. Project No. 43519 - Delegation of Authority Generally to Commission Advising.

54. Discussion and possible action regarding agency review by Sunset Advisory Commission, operating budget, strategic plan, appropriations request, project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, agency administrative issues, fiscal matters and personnel policy.

55. Discussion and possible action regarding customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues.

56. Discussion and possible action on infrastructure reliability, emergency management, and homeland security.

57. Adjournment for closed session to consider one or more of the following items:
a. Under Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071(1), contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and pending litigation that includes but is not limited to the following matters:

b. Under Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071(2), consultation with its attorneys.
c. Under Tex. Gov't Code § 551.074, personnel matters, including the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director, the Division Directors or any other public officer or employee of the Commission.
d. Under Tex. Gov't Code § 551.076, security matter, including deployment and implementation of security personnel or devices or security audits; including matters under Project No. 24729.

Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session.

Persons planning to attend this meeting who have disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should notify the Commission as far in advance as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Requests can be made by mail, telephone or in person to the Commission's Office of Customer Protection, 1701 N. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78701, phone number (512) 936-7150 or (512) 936-7136 for the teletypewriter for the deaf.

I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
(512) 936-7223
(512) 936-7208 (fax)



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Agency Name: Public Utility Commission of Texas
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1701 N. Congress Ave.
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006306
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: Yes
Additional Information From: Nancy Hernandez 512-936-7169
Agenda: The Public Utility Commission of Texas will hold an open meeting regarding Project No. 47199 - Project to Assess Price-Formation Rules in ERCOT's Energy-Only Market. (Discussion and possible action)

I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
(512) 936-7223
(512) 936-7208 (fax)




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Agency Name: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: New Fortune Restaurant, 10901 N Lamar Blvd #501
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006148
Submit Date: 08/07/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Kay Mahan (512)463-3173
Agenda: If you require auxiliary aids, services or materials in an alternate format contact the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at least 5 working days prior to the meeting date. Phone: (512) 463-6599, FAX: (512) 475-2874, E-MAIL: open.meetings@tdlr.texas.gov, TDD/RELAY TEXAS: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD).

A Quorum of the Commission may attend and participate in the Departments Employee Appreciation Luncheon.

A. Greetings and Fellowship

B. Opening remarks from Executive Staff and Commissioners

C. Acknowledge first-time ERT luncheon attendees

D. Introduction of TDLR Division Directors

E. Moment of Silence for those who have passed in the last two years

F. Salute to our Military Veterans and Military Veteran Programs

G. Lunch

H. Video Program

I. FY 2017 Note Worthy Accomplishments
1. Office of Strategic Communication Bullpen dedication to Tom Spradlin
2. SECC Award for Highest Percent Participation
3. Get Fit Award
4. Toastmasters announce new officers and open enrollment
5. Length of Service Awards

J. Thanks and Closing Remarks


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Agency Name: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 4000 Jackson Ave., Bldg. 1, Lone Star Room
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006213
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Melanie Nelon, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, 4000 Jackson Ave., Austin, TX 78731, 512/465-4209
Agenda: AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
4000 JACKSON AVE., BUILDING 1, LONE STAR ROOM
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78731
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017
8:00 A.M.

All agenda items are subject to possible discussion, questions, consideration, and action by the Board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (Board). Agenda item numbers are assigned for ease of reference only and do not necessarily reflect the order of their consideration by the Board. Presentations may be made by the identified staff or Board member or other staff as needed. The Board reserves the right to discuss any items in executive session where authorized by the Open Meetings Act.

1. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum

2. Chair's Reports - Chairman Raymond Palacios
100 Year Plate

3. Executive Director's Reports - Whitney Brewster
Awards, Recognition of Years of Service, and Announcements

BRIEFINGS AND ACTION ITEMS
4. Approval of Minutes from the July 6, 2017 Special Board Meeting - David D.
Duncan

CONTESTED CASES
5. Franchised Dealer's Complaint against Distributor under Occupations Code,
§§2301.467, 2301.468, and 2301.478 - Daniel Avitia and Michelle Lingo
MVD Docket No. 14-0006.LIC; SOAH Docket No. 608-14-1208.LIC
New World Car Nissan, Inc., d/b/a World Car Hyundai, World Car Nissan;
and New World Car Imports San Antonio, Inc., d/b/a World Car Hyundai,
Complainants v. Hyundai Motor America, Respondent

6. Franchised Dealer's Protest of Manufacturer's Notice of Termination - Daniel
Avitia and Michelle Lingo
MVD Docket No. 15-0015.LIC; SOAH Docket No. 608-15-4315.LIC
Cecil Atkission Orange, LLC, d/b/a Cecil Atkission Chrysler Jeep Dodge,
Complainant v. FCA US, LLC, Respondent

7. Specialty Plate Design - Tim Thompson
Purdue University (Vendor Plate Redesign)

RULES - PROPOSAL
Title 43, Texas Administrative Code
8. Chapter 217, Vehicle Titles and Registration
- Amendments, §§217.3, 217.4, 217.82, and 217.84 - Clint Thompson
- Amendments, §217.45 and §217.182 - Tim Thompson
- Amendments, §217.123 and §217.124 - Tim Thompson

9. Chapter 219, Oversize and Overweight Vehicles and Loads - Jimmy Archer
New, §219.34, North Texas Intermodal Permit
New, §219.35, Fluid Milk Transport Permit
New, §219.36, Intermodal Shipping Container Port Permit

10. Finance & Audit Committee Update - Committee Chair Caraway
A. Consideration of Committee Recommendation Regarding the:
1. FY 2018 Interagency Agreement between TxDOT and
TxDMV - Whitney Brewster
2. FY 2018 Recommended Operating Budget - Linda M. Flores and
Renita Bankhead
3. FY 2018 Internal Audit Plan - Sandra Menjivar-Suddeath
B. Briefing Items
1. FY 2017 Quarterly Financial Report - Linda M. Flores and Renita Bankhead
2. TxDMV Fund Update - Linda M. Flores and Renita Bankhead
3. Facilities Update - Linda M. Flores and Ann Pierce
4. Internal Audit Division Status Report - Sandra Menjivar-Suddeath

11. Staff Review of County and Deputy Compensation - Linda M. Flores
(BRIEFING ONLY)

12. Legislative and Public Affairs - Caroline Love (BRIEFING ONLY)
A. 85th Legislative Implementation
B. Updates from the 85th Legislature - First Called Session

13. Projects and Operations - Judy Sandberg (BRIEFING ONLY)
Enterprise Projects Update

EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. The Board may enter into closed session under one or more of the following
provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551:
- Section 551.071 - Consultation with and advice from legal counsel regarding:
- pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer;
- a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the government body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Government Code, Chapter 551; or
- any item on this agenda.

- Section 551.074 - Personnel matters.
- Discussion relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, and dismissal of personnel.

- Section 551.076 - Security devices or security audits:
- the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or
- a security audit.

15. Action Items from Executive Session

16. Public Comment

17. Adjournment

The Board will allow an open comment period to receive public comment on any agenda item or other matter that is under the jurisdiction of the Board. No action will be taken on matters that are not part of the agenda for the meeting. For subjects that are not otherwise part of the agenda for the meeting, Board members may respond in accordance with Government Code, Section 551.042 and consider the feasibility of placing the matter on the agenda for a future meeting.

Agenda items may be presented by the named presenters or other TxDMV staff.

Pursuant to Sections 30.06 and 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed or openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun or a handgun that is carried openly.

Any individual with a disability who plans to attend this meeting and requires auxiliary aids or services should notify the department as far in advance as possible, but no less than two days in advance, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact Stacy Steenken by telephone at (512) 302-2380.

I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

CERTIFYING OFFICIAL: David D. Duncan, General Counsel, (512) 465-5665.


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Agency Name: Texas Workforce Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:45 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 101 East 15th Street, Room 244
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006178
Submit Date: 08/08/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Les Trobman, General Counsel 101 East 15th Street, Room 608 Austin, Texas 78701-0001 (512) 475-4221
Agenda:

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION MEETING

The Texas Workforce Commission will conduct a work session beginning at:

9:45 a.m.
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Texas Workforce Commission
101 East 15th Street, Room 244
Austin, Texas 78701-0001

AGENDA

System Performance

Staff will brief the Commission concerning: the state of the Texas and national labor markets and economies; the Agencys budget and the status of all funding approved by the Commission; and the Texas Workforce Systems performance on various state and federal performance measures as well as other performance-related areas of note.

Staff presentations may include discussion of issues contributing to variance from expectations and projections for the future. Agency staff may receive questions and direction from the Commission regarding how to address issues raised during staff presentations.


Information Technology

Staff will update the Commission on the following information technology projects: Enterprise Contracting System; PC Refresh; IT Enterprise Support Initiatives; Web Appeals Integration; Tele-Center Upgrade; Enhancements to UI Systems; Workforce and UI Portal; Plan Procurements for Long Term Solutions; Enhancements to Workforce Systems; Supply and Demand Tool. The Commission will discuss, consider and take possible action on staff recommendations regarding the performance and budget of these projects and ongoing Agency information technology operations.


Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations should contact Conference and Media Services at (512) 463-6389 or by email at conferenceplanning.media@twc.state.tx.us at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.



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Agency Name: Texas Workforce Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 101 East 15th Street, Room 244
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006298
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Les Trobman, General Counsel 101 East 15th Street, Room 608 Austin, Texas 78701-0001 (512) 475-4221
Agenda:
THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFLECT ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED. NO NEW ITEMS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE ORIGINAL TRD NUMBER REFERENCED ABOVE.

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
TWC Building - Room 244
101 East 15th Street
Austin, Texas 78701-0001

COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, August 17, 2017
9:00 a.m.
DOCKET 33


1. Call to Order

2. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Whether to Assume Continuing Jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation Cases, Wage Claim Cases, and/or Tax Liability Cases and Reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation Cases, Wage Claim Cases, and/or Tax Liability Cases, if Any
Sherri Miller
3. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Tax Liability Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 33 (Cases will be heard for Docket 33.)
Jennifer Turner

4. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Fair Housing Cases listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 33 (No cases will be heard on Docket 33.)
Jennifer Turner

5. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Higher Level Appeals in Wage Claim Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 33
Sherri Miller

6. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Higher Level Appeals in Unemployment Compensation Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 33
Sherri Miller

7. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Determination of Cause, Complaint Number: 31C-2016-00992; TWC Number: 1A16741, Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 21.206
Lowell Keig and Betty Stanton

8. Public Comment
Les Trobman

9. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Enacted, Proposed or Considered Federal Regulations, Executive Orders, or Federal or State Enacted or Proposed Legislation
Tom McCarty
 
10. Report and Update by the Executive Director and Staff Regarding Administrative Matters, Including Internal Policies and Procedures, Customer and Board Service Issues, Status of Current or Potential Project Assignments, Organizational Matters and Responsibilities of the Agencys Divisions
Larry Temple

11. THE FOLLOWING MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION OR OPEN MEETING AND HAVE ACTION TAKEN IN AN OPEN MEETING:
a) Government Code §551.074(a)(1) The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of the Executive Director
b) Government Code §551.074(a)(1) The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of the Internal Auditor
c) Government Code §551.074(a)(1) The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Accomplishments, Performance, Goals, and Responsibilities of the Executive Staff and Other Personnel
d) Government Code §551.071(1) Contemplated Litigation or Pending Litigation
e) Government Code §551.071(2) All Matters Identified in This Agenda Where the Commission Seeks the Advice of Its Attorney as Privileged Communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to Discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedures Act

12. The next Commission meeting is set for 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2017

13. Adjournment

Notes:

Audio webcasts of TWC Commission meetings are available at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/events. Please note that a user cannot click on the link in the Texas Register and get to the site but must cut and paste the address into the browser address line.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations should contact Conference and Media Services at (512) 463-6389 or conferenceplanning.media@twc.state.tx.us at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Persons with questions regarding agenda content should contact Gwen Glauninger, Office of General Counsel at (512) 936-3671.



Special Hearings Tax Cases for Docket 33

TD-16-149-1016
TD-16-151-0916
TD-16-156-1116
TD-17-012-0117

Wage Claim Cases for Docket: 33
15-059416-2
16-053258-0
16-054353-1
16-054490-2
16-055189-5
16-055428-2
16-058109-3
16-058153-0
16-058433-5
16-058488-2
17-050775-4
16-058502-1
16-058507-2
16-059196-0
16-058621-4
16-059255-9
16-059936-7
17-050151-9
17-050480-1
17-051677-0

Docket 33

1421246-3
1591265-2
1591270-2
1592392-2
1592394-2
MR 1741591-3
MR 1970655-4
2033444-3
MR 2090182-3
MR 2101359-3
MR 2110798-3
MR 2112422-4
MR 2114567-3
2115498-2
MR 2118281-4
MR 2118546-4
MR 2118597-4
2118811-2
2120168-2
2124645-2
MR 2125238-3
2128047-3
2129064-2
MR 2133028-5
2133995-2
2137359-3
MR 2139134-4
2139274-2
MR 2139720-3
2140308-2
2141113-4
MR 2141148-4
MR 2141152-4
2141712-4
2143022-2
2143405-4
2143757-4
2144179-3
2144614-4
MR 2144852-3
2145272-2
2146375-3
2146690-2
2147100-4
2148879-2
MR 2148902-3
2149276-2
2149361-3
2149738-2
2150402-2
2150446-3
MR 2150487-4
MR 2150914-3
2151138-4
MR 2151297-4
MR 2151350-3
2151544-3
2151821-3
2151846-2
2151847-2
2152033-2
2152364-3
2152392-3
MR 2152565-3
MR 2152803-3
2152856-3
2152864-3
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Agency Name: Texas Workforce Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 03:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 701 East 11th Street
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006192
Submit Date: 08/08/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Les Trobman, General Counsel 101 East 15th Street, Room 608 Austin, Texas 78701-0001 (512) 475-4221
Agenda:



TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION MEETING


The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will attend Austins Annual State of Talent beginning at:

3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 17, 2017

Sheraton Austin at the Capitol
701 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas 78701

This event explores strategies to help employers, job seekers and hiring professionals maximize the workforce, attract talent and leverage existing talent to obtain the right kind of talent. The growing talent gap is one of the most pressing issues employers face today. Meet the experts with similar challenges and proposed solutions for attracting out of market talent, upskilling the current workforce and creating an engaging culture for the millennial workforce.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations should contact Conference and Media Services at (512) 463-6389 or by email at conferenceplanning.media@twc.state.tx.us at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.










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Agency Name: Texas Workforce Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 101 East 15th Stree, Room 244
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006233
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Les Trobman, General Counsel 101 East 15th Street, Room 608 Austin, Texas 78701-0001 (512) 475-4221
Agenda:
TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
TWC Building - Room 244
101 East 15th Street
Austin, Texas 78701-0001

COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, August 17, 2017
9:00 a.m.
DOCKET 33


1. Call to Order

2. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Whether to Assume Continuing Jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation Cases, Wage Claim Cases, and/or Tax Liability Cases and Reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation Cases, Wage Claim Cases, and/or Tax Liability Cases, if Any
Sherri Miller
3. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Tax Liability Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 33 (Cases will be heard for Docket 33.)
Jennifer Turner

4. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Fair Housing Cases listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 33 (No cases will be heard on Docket 33.)
Jennifer Turner

5. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Higher Level Appeals in Wage Claim Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 33
Sherri Miller

6. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Higher Level Appeals in Unemployment Compensation Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 33

7. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Determination of Cause, Complaint Number: 31C-2016-00992; TWC Number: 1A16741, Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 21.206
Lowell Keig and Betty Stanton

8. Public Comment
Les Trobman

9. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Enacted, Proposed or Considered Federal Regulations, Executive Orders, or Federal or State Enacted or Proposed Legislation
Tom McCarty
 
10. Report and Update by the Executive Director and Staff Regarding Administrative Matters, Including Internal Policies and Procedures, Customer and Board Service Issues, Status of Current or Potential Project Assignments, Organizational Matters and Responsibilities of the Agencys Divisions
Larry Temple

11. THE FOLLOWING MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION OR OPEN MEETING AND HAVE ACTION TAKEN IN AN OPEN MEETING:
a) Government Code §551.074(a)(1) The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of the Executive Director
b) Government Code §551.074(a)(1) The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of the Internal Auditor
c) Government Code §551.074(a)(1) The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Accomplishments, Performance, Goals, and Responsibilities of the Executive Staff and Other Personnel
d) Government Code §551.071(1) Contemplated Litigation or Pending Litigation
e) Government Code §551.071(2) All Matters Identified in This Agenda Where the Commission Seeks the Advice of Its Attorney as Privileged Communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to Discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedures Act

12. The next Commission meeting is set for 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2017

13. Adjournment

Notes:

Audio webcasts of TWC Commission meetings are available at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/events. Please note that a user cannot click on the link in the Texas Register and get to the site but must cut and paste the address into the browser address line.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations should contact Conference and Media Services at (512) 463-6389 or conferenceplanning.media@twc.state.tx.us at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Persons with questions regarding agenda content should contact Gwen Glauninger, Office of General Counsel at (512) 936-3671.


Special Hearings Tax Cases for Docket 33

TD-16-149-1016
TD-16-151-0916
TD-16-156-1116
TD-17-012-0117

Wage Claim Cases for Docket: 33
15-059416-2
16-053258-0
16-054353-1
16-054490-2
16-055189-5
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16-058109-3
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16-059196-0
16-058621-4
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17-051677-0

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Agency Name: Texas Water Development Board
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Board Meeting
Status: Active
Street Location: 1700 N. Congress, Stephen F. Austin Bldg., Room 170
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006203
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Amanda Lavin, Assistant Executive Administrator, Texas Water Development Board, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas, 78711, 512/463-7847
Agenda:

1. Discussion regarding outreach efforts and activities by the Board.

2. Briefing and discussion of bond sale for State of Texas General Obligation Water Financial Assistance and Refunding Bonds, Series 2017A, Series 2017B (Economically Distressed Areas Program), and Taxable Series 2017C. (Georgia Sanchez)

3. Consider authorizing payments to Wells Fargo Brokerage Services, LLC in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2017, and authorize the Executive Administrator to extend the current depository and custody services contract for a one-year term from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018 with payment authority not to exceed $300,000. (Rebecca Trevino)

4. Consider approving Internal Audits Fiscal Year 2018 Audit Plan. (Nicky Carter)

5. Consider approving the Internal Audit Charter. (Nicky Carter)

6. Consider approving material changes to contracts for goods and services executed during the third quarter of fiscal year 2017; and the contract and performance report for the third quarter of fiscal year 2017. (David Carter)

7. Consider approving by resolution a request from the San Antonio River Authority (Bexar County) for $9,500,000 in financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the design and construction of a new wastewater treatment plant and collection line. (Dain Larsen)

8. Consider authorizing the executive administrator to execute a contract with the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for a $4,500,000 grant pursuant to Rider No. 27 of the General Appropriations Act. (Mireya Loewe)

9. Consider approving by resolution a request from the City of Booker (Lipscomb and Ochiltree Counties) for $455,000 in financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for planning, design, and construction of a water main replacement project. (Lee Huntoon)

10. Consider approving by resolution a request from D & M Water Supply Corporation (Nacogdoches County) for $1,900,000 in financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for planning, acquisition, design, and construction of water system improvements and for a waiver of the requirement that a portion of the financial assistance be used to mitigate water loss. (Nancy Richards)

11. Consider approving by resolution a request from the City of Chandler (Henderson County) for $750,000 in financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for planning, design, and construction of water system improvements. (Nancy Richards)

12. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to execute the State Fiscal Year 2018 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Set-Aside Contract between the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (Mark Wyatt)

13. Consider approving the State Fiscal Year 2018 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan. (Mark Wyatt)

14. Consider approving the State Fiscal Year 2018 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan. (Mark Wyatt)
15. Briefing and discussion on development of a state flood plan and authorizing the Executive Administrator to negotiate and execute a contract for a total amount not to exceed $600,000 to support development of the plan. (Carla Guthrie)

16. Consider appointing members to the Water Conservation Advisory Council. (Mindy Conyers)

17. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to negotiate and execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $2,086,895 for continuation of the Water Resources Investigations data collection program with the U.S. Geological Survey in Fiscal Year 2018. (Mark Wentzel)

18. Briefing and discussion on water conditions in the state of Texas. (Mark Wentzel)

19. The Board will receive comments from the public on any matters within the jurisdiction of the TWDB, with the exception of matters which are subject to the ex parte prohibition found in Texas Government Code §2001.061

20. The Board may conduct a closed meeting to receive legal advice and discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of specific Board employees, including the Executive Administrator and General Counsel, as permitted by Sections 551.071 and 551.074, the Texas Open Meetings Act, codified as Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. The Board may also meet in open meeting to take action on legal or personnel matters considered in the closed meeting as required by Section 551.102 of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code.

The next currently scheduled meeting of the Texas Water Development Board will be September 7, 2017. Other meetings may be scheduled and will be posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Merry Klonower at (512) 463-8165 two (2) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

NOTICE: ENTRY TO THIS MEETING WITH A HANDGUN IS FORBIDDEN

This meeting is a public meeting under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law) may not enter this property with a concealed handgun. Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law) may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly. For purposes of this notice, property means the room or rooms where the open meeting of the Texas Water Development Board is held.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS BOARD MEETING STARTS AT 9:00 A.M. AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL 9:30 A.M. PLEASE REGISTER BETWEEN THESE TIMES. LATE REGISTRATION COULD RESULT IN YOUR MISSING THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON YOUR ITEM.

I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Amanda Lavin, Assistant Executive Administrator, Certifying Official
Todd Chenoweth, General Counsel


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Agency Name: Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 02:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Compliance and Enforcement Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 102A
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006162
Submit Date: 08/08/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Wesley McCoy, 512-936-4410
Agenda: Compliance and Enforcement Committee Meeting

August 17, 2017, 2:00 p.m.
Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street
Tower III, Room 102A
Austin, Texas 78701

AGENDA

The Committee may discuss and take action regarding any of the following agenda items.

A. Call to order, roll call, and certification of quorum
B. Approval of April 27, 2017 Compliance and Enforcement Committee meeting minutes
C. Public comment (limited to five minutes per person; more time may be allotted as needed at the discretion of the committee chair)
D. Staff Enforcement Report:
Review of current enforcement numbers, Complaint Review Team (CRT) meeting highlights, and outreach efforts
Report on status of enforcement cases proceeding to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)
Report on complaints dismissed by Enforcement Coordinator
E. Recommendation to the Appointed Board regarding the following:
Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.157, Complaints and Disciplinary Actions
Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of repeal of 22 TAC §851.158, Actions Against Non-license Holders
Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of new rule 22 TAC §851.158, Complaint Procedures
Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of new rule 22 TAC §851.159, Sanctions
Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.203, Defaults
Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of new rule 22 TAC §851.220, Judicial Review Procedures
F. Review of documents that TBPG uses and displays related to complaint procedures including: draft revisions to the Complaint Investigation and Enforcement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), draft complaint process flow diagram, draft set of information provided to Complainants and Respondents, draft revision of How the TBPG Resolves a Complaint, and current TBPG Penalties and Suggested Sanctions to be consistent with proposed rule changes that would affect TBPG complaint procedures
G. Date and discussion topics for next meeting
H. Adjournment

The Committee may meet in closed session on any agenda item listed above as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov. Code Chapter 551. If you require auxiliary aids, services or material in an alternate format please contact the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists at least five working days prior to the meeting date. Listed below is helpful information if assistance is required. Phone: (512) 936-4401, Fax: (512) 936-4409, email: chorton@tbpg.state.tx.us TDD/RELAY TEXAS: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD).


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Agency Name: Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: General Issues Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 333 Guadalupe, III-102A
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006161
Submit Date: 08/08/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Molly Roman, 512-936-4405
Agenda: General Issues Committee Meeting

August 17, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.
William P. Hobby Building
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 102A
Austin, Texas 78701

AGENDA

The Committee may discuss and take action regarding any of the following agenda items.

A. Call to order, roll call, certification of quorum, order of business
B. Approval of minutes from General Issues Committee meeting held on April 27, 2017
C. Public comment (limited to five minutes per person; more time may be allotted as needed at the discretion of the Committee Chair)
D. Report on activities related to the review of statute and rules allowing geoscientists to use power equipment for extraction of soil and geologic samples
E. Recommendation for rule adoptions:
Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.10, Definitions
Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.30, Firm Registration
Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.80, Fees
F. Date and agenda items for next meeting
G. Adjournment

The Committee may meet in closed session on any agenda item listed above as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov. Code Chapter 551. If you require auxiliary aids, services or material in an alternate format please contact the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists at least five working days prior to the meeting date. Listed below is helpful information if assistance is required. Phone: (512) 936-4401, Fax: (512) 936-4409, email: chorton@tbpg.state.tx.us, TDD/RELAY TEXAS: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD).



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Agency Name: Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Application Review and Continuing Education Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 102A
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006160
Submit Date: 08/08/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Elsa Paynes, 512-936-4403
Agenda: Application Review and Continuing Education Committee

August 17, 2017 9:00 a.m.
William P. Hobby Building
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 102A
Austin, Texas 78701

AGENDA

The Committee may discuss and take action regarding any of the following agenda items.

A. Call to order, roll call, and certification of quorum.
B. Approval of minutes from the April 27, 2017 committee meeting.
C. Public comment (limited to five minutes per person; more time may be allotted as needed at the discretion of the committee chair).
D. Staff report on Licensing Data, exam statistics, CSSE examination Sunset Review status, draft licensing process flow diagram, and efforts to enter into reciprocity agreements with other jurisdictions.
E. Applications for P.G. license or GIT certification and/or exam requests received:
a. John M. Seeley: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology examinations.
b. Jimmy Hall: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology examinations.
c. Madelyn A. Flannagan: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology examination.
d. Donnie Windland: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology examinations.
e. Meghan Espinoza: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology examination.
f. Chad Copeland: Review of applicants request for licensure by reciprocity with Louisiana Board of Professional Geoscience, a formal request for waiver of the education requirement for licensure, and request for waiver of the Council of Soil Sciences Fundamentals and Practice of Soil Science examinations. The Committee will also review whether/how much of Mr. Copelands work experience is qualifying work experience.
g. Edward Borden: Review of applicants education coursework for PG licensure.
h. Tim Harlow: Review of applicants education coursework to sit for the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology examination.
i. Cristian Astorga: Review of applicants requests for considerations available under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 55 (Benefits for Military Veterans) and/or waiver requests.
F. Proposal of amendment to 22 TAC §851.21, Licensing Requirements-Examinations, and recommendation to the full Board for posting to the Texas Register for public comment
G. Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of the following:
Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.20, Professional Geoscientist Licensing Requirements and Application Procedure
Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.23, Qualifying Experience Record
Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.25, Education
Recommendation to Appointed Board regarding adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.80, Fees
H. Discussion regarding an additional ASBOG® Examination administration site in the West Texas area.
I. Development of consumer information/publications to be available on the website and general distribution in other settings.
J. Date and agenda items for next meeting.
K. Adjournment.
The Committee may meet in closed session on any agenda item listed above as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov. Code Chapter 551. If you require auxiliary aids, services or material in an alternate format please contact the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists at least five working days prior to the meeting date. Listed below is helpful information if assistance is required. Phone: (512) 936-4428, Fax: (512) 936-4409, email: chorton@tbpg.state.tx.us, TDD/RELAY TEXAS: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD).


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Agency Name: Texas State University System
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 400 North Harrison
City Location: Alpine
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006313
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Carol Treadway 512-463-3280
Agenda: Texas State University System
Regular
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 12:30 PM
Alpine, Texas

The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System will hold its quarterly meeting commencing at approximately 12:30 p.m. CDT on Thursday, August 17, 2017 reconvening at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2017. The meeting will take place in the Espino Conference Rooms C & D of the Morgan Center at Sul Ross State University, located at 400 North Harrison, Alpine, Texas 79832. The meeting will be continuous in that the Board reserves the right to take any agenda item out of the order or sequence that is listed below. The Board may elect to go into executive session, as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, to consider legal, personnel and real estate matters or otherwise as authorized by the Code.

Thursday, August 17, 2017

A.Convene in Open Session
B.Recess into Executive Session (Personnel, Legal and Real Estate Matters)
C.Reconvene in Open Session
D.Welcome Remarks by Chairman
E.Remarks by the Chancellor
F.Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
G.Reports and Motions

2. General Motions
2. A.TSUS: Approval of Minutes
2. B.TSUS: Approval of Consent Agenda
2. C.TSUS: INFORMATIONAL: Calendar of Upcoming Board Meetings

3.Academic Affairs
3. A.LU: New Degree B.S. in Computer Game Development
3. B.LU: New Degree MS in Management Information Systems/Enterprise Systems
3. C.SHSU: Degree Program AdditionDoctor of Osteopathic Medicine
3. D.LSCO: New Program Able-Bodied Seaman Certificate
3. E.LSCPA: New Degree - Associate of Applied Science Degree in Drafting
3. F.TSUS: INFORMATIONAL: Enrollment Report Preliminary Summer 2017
3. G.Academic Affairs CONSENT Agenda
3. H.LU: CONSENT: Create Public Relations Certificate Program
3. I.LU: CONSENT: Revision of M.Ed. in Special Education to include Specialization Track in Educational Diagnostician
3. J.LU: CONSENT: Waive GRE Requirement for Engineering Graduate Applicants Who Have Passed FE Examinations
3. K.LU: CONSENT: Addition Certificate Program in Educational Diagnostician
3. L.LU: CONSENT: Changes to B.A. in American Sign Language with Teacher Certification Degree Plan
3. M. LU: CONSENT: Changes to Ed.D. in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
3. N. LU: CONSENT: Create Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Journalism and Media
3. O. LU: CONSENT: Expansion of M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Program from 36 to 39 Semester Credit Hours
3. P. LU: CONSENT: Offer Additional Degree Options for Existing Online Programs
3. Q. LU: CONSENT: Offer Emphasis in the Kodály Approach to Music Education as Part of the Music Education Concentration of the Existing Master of Music Degree
3. R. LU: CONSENT: Program Change M.Ed. Educational Administration from 36-hour degree to 30-hour degree
3. S. TXST: CONSENT: Add a Bachelor of Arts Major in Dance as a Degree Option in the Existing Dance Program
3. T. TXST: CONSENT: Change the Master of Arts Major in Adult Education
3. U. LSCO: CONSENT: New Program Institutional Award in Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate
3. V. LSCPA: CONSENT: Change the General Education Core Curriculum
3. W. LSCPA: CONSENT: Changes to AAS Degree in Commercial Music
3. X. LSCPA: CONSENT: Changes to AAS Degrees and Certificates
3. Y. LSCPA: CONSENT: Changes to the AAS Degree in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling
3. Z. TSUS: CONSENT: Curriculum Changes
3. AA. TSUS: CONSENT: Out of Country Study Programs

4. Finance and Audit
4. A.TSUS: Authorize Final Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2017
4. B.TSUS: Operating Budgets for Fiscal Year 2018
4. C.TSUS: Approval of Investment Policy
4. D.TSUS: Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 Audit Plan
4. E.TSUS: INFORMATIONAL: Budgeted Fund Balances May 2017
4. F.TSUS: INFORMATIONAL: Status of Implementation of Audit Recommendations
4. G.Finance and Audit CONSENT Agenda
4. H.TSUS: CONSENT: Operating Budget Adjustments May 2017

5. Planning and Construction
5. A.SHSU: Design Development Documents for East Central Plant Expansion
5. B.TXST: 2017-2027 University Master Plan
5. C.TSUS: Additions to 2018-2023 Capital Improvements Program
5. D.TSUS: INFORMATIONAL: Planning and Construction Report August 2017

6.Rules and Regulations

6. A.TSUS: Approval of Rules and Regulations
6. A. Proposed revisions to the System Rules and Regulations:

Chapter VI, paragraph 5.5:Requires registrars to notate disciplinary suspensions,expulsions or dismissals on student transcripts until the disciplinary record is cleared.

Chapter VIII, paragraphs 3.3 and 10.4: Revises regents substantial interest in a business entity in Systems Ethics Policy.

Appendix A-6: Replaces Systems Sexual Misconduct Policy.

7. Government Relations

7. A. Legislative Update State and Federal issues/actions that may impact the System:
a. The changing landscape of the Texas Legislature
b. Federal update on Congressional activity

8.Contracts

8. A. SRSU: Quarter Horse Donation Agreement;Establishment of Mrs.Elaine Conger Gist Endowment;and Gift Acknowledgement
8. B. Contracts CONSENT Agenda
8. C. LU: CONSENT: Purchase of Property 698 Garland Ave., City of Beaumont
8. D. LU: CONSENT: Purchase of Property 5160 and 5166 Hunter St., City of Beaumont
8. E. LU: CONSENT: Authorization for Renewal and Amendments to Agreement with Academic Partnerships, LLC
8. F. SHSU: CONSENT: Easement from City of Huntsville for Pedestrian Pathway Access from New Parking Lot 65 Located at 615 16th Street to the Main Campus of SHSU
8. G. SHSU: CONSENT: Authorization to Purchase Real Estate Located at 1108 17th Street, Huntsville, Texas
8. H. SRSU: CONSENT: Rio Grande College Renewal of Facilities Leases
8. I. TXST: CONSENT: Acquisition of 1347 Thorpe Lane, Paraje Properties, LP
8. J. TXST: CONSENT: Enrollment Management and Fundraising Services Agreement
8. K. TXST: CONSENT: Extension of Grande Communications Agreement
8. L. TSUS: CONSENT: Delegation of Authority to Amend Outside Counsel Contract Relating to SHSU v. American Campus Communities Litigation

9. Personnel
9. A.TSUS: CONSENT: Personnel

10. Miscellaneous

10. A. SHSU: Naming of Athletics Administrative Offices and Learning Enhancement Center
10. B. SRSU: Revised Strategic Plan Strategies for the Second Century 2017-2022
10. C. TXST: Naming of 1921 Old Ranch Road 12 Building
10. D. LSCO: Resolution Honoring Vice President for Finance and Operations Dana Rogers
10.E. SHSU: CONSENT: Naming of New Practice and Locker Room Building at Raven Nest Golf Course
10. F. TSUS: CONSENT: Gift Report
10. G. TSUS: CONSENT: Holiday Schedule FY 2018

Recess until following day

Friday, May 19, 2017

A.Reconvene in Open Session
B.Welcome/Remarks by Chairman
C.Student Advisory Board Report on issues of concern/interest
D.Campus Updates Dr.Bill Kibler and Dr. Jim Case

As Sul Ross State University concludes a century of service to the State of Texas, and particularly to Far West Texas, and begins its second century of service, we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of Sul Ross graduates. Recent alumni speak of the role that Sul Ross State University had in the accomplishment of their early goals in life.


E. TSUS Foundation Update Mike Wintemute

1. FY 2017-18 Operating Budget
2. Regents Awards
3. Investment Overview
4. Grow Your Own and Kuempel Scholarship Update

F. General Motions
1. TSUS Approval of Consent Agenda
2. TSUS Calendar of Upcoming Board Meetings

G. Public Comments

Adjourn

Note: The Board of Regents will run a continuous agenda so that the two days of its meeting are considered one session. Times provided in the agenda are approximations only, and items scheduled for the second day may be taken up at the end of the first day, provided no previously scheduled outside speaker is denied an appearance. Further, accordance with Roberts Rules of Order, the Board reserves the right to change the order in which posted agenda items are called.






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Agency Name: University of North Texas System
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: UNT Health Science Center, Medical Education & Training Building Rm 109/111, 1000 Montgomery St.
City Location: Fort Worth
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006347
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Lindsey M. Vandagriff, 214.752.5545
Agenda: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
BOARD OF REGENTS

Schedule of Events for
Board of Regents Meeting

August 17-18, 2017

University of North Texas Health Science Center
Medical Education and Training Building, Room 109/111
1000 Montgomery St.
Ft. Worth, Texas

The University of North Texas System Board of Regents will meet on Thursday, August 17, 2017, from 8:30 am until approximately 5:00 pm and on Friday, August 18, 2017, from 9:00 am until approximately 12:00 pm.

Agenda items are scheduled to follow each other consecutively and may start earlier or later than the posted time depending on the length of the discussions and the reports of previous items. Please note that the estimated times given in the posting are only approximate and may be adjusted as required with no prior notice.

Any members of the Board may attend committee meetings. Because some Board members who are not committee members may attend committee meetings and thereby create a quorum of the full Board, committee meetings are also being posted as meetings of the full Board.

Meetings will take place at the Medical Education and Training building at the UNT Health Science Center. Please contact the Office of the Board Secretary with any questions at 214.752.5545.


Thursday, August 17, 2017

8:30 am CONVENE FULL BOARD

Recess Board to Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551*

Government Code, Chapter 551, Section .074 - Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees
Discussion of matters related to the search to fill the position of Chancellor, UNT System, including the possible naming of one or more finalists, and appropriate action
Consideration of individual personnel matters related to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, discipline and dismissal of System and Institution officers or employees

9:00 am RECONVENE FULL BOARD IN OPEN SESSION

ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

CHANCELLORS REMARKS
Our Campuses
Talented Teams, Customer Service Improvements
Our Students

HOST PRESIDENTS REMARKS
UNT System College of Pharmacy
Collaborative Partnerships
New Philanthropy

Recess Full Board to Strategic and Operational Excellence Committee.

9:30 am STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE

Call to Order
Approval of minutes of May 18, 2017 meeting

Briefing:

UNT System Administration and Institutional Strategic Plans Review
Lee Jackson, UNT System, Chancellor
Michael Williams, UNTHSC, President
Neal Smatresk, UNT, President
Bob Mong, UNT Dallas, President

Update on the Employee Engagement Initiative
Luis Lewin, UNT System, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Steve Sosland, UNTHSC, Chief People Officer

BACKGROUND MATERIAL
Quarterly Operations Report
UNTS Administration and Institutional Strategic Planning Documentation

Adjourn Strategic & Operational Excellence Committee.

10:30 am ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE

Call to Order
Approval of minutes of May 18-19, 2017 meeting

 
Briefings:

UNT System College of Pharmacy Addressing Unmet Health Needs
Charles Taylor, UNTHSC, Dean of UNT System College of Pharmacy

Introduction of UNT College of Education Dean
Jennifer Cowley, UNT, Provost
Randy Bomer, UNT, Dean of the College of Education

BACKGROUND MATERIAL
Quarterly Academic Measures Report

Recess Academic Affairs and Student Success Committee.

11:00 am AUDIT COMMITTEE

Call to Order
Approval of minutes of May 18-19, 2017, and July 31, 2017 meeting

Action Item:

8. UNTS Approval of FY18 UNT System Internal Audit Plan
9. UNTS FY18 UNT System Compliance Risk Assessment and Work Plan

Briefings:

Report of Audit Activities
Tracy Grunig, UNT System, Chief Audit Executive

UNT System Enterprise Audit Report Inventory
Tracy Grunig, UNT System, Chief Audit Executive

BACKGROUND MATERIAL
UNT System Consolidated Quarterly Compliance Report, March 2017 through May 2017

Adjourn Audit Committee.

12:00 pm LUNCH

1:00 pm FINANCE AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Call to Order
Approval of minutes of May 18-19, 2017 meeting

Briefings:

Optional Retirement Program (ORP) Improvements
Christopher DeClerk, UNTS, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Total Rewards
Barry Schmitt, CAPTRUST, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
John Pickett, CAPTRUST, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor

Consolidated Financial Ratios and Debt Measures
James Mauldin, UNTS, Associate Vice Chancellor for Treasury and Reporting

Quarterly Operations Report and Budget to Actual Review
Janet Waldron, UNTS, Vice Chancellor for Finance

Action Items

12. UNTS Approval of the FY18 UNT System Consolidated Budget
13. UNTS Approval of UNTS FY18 Capital Improvement Plan and Amending the FY17 Capital Improvement Plan

BACKGROUND MATERIAL
Quarterly Operations Report

Recess Finance and Facilities Committee.

3:00 pm CONVENE FULL BOARD AND RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION (Room 300)

Government Code, Chapter 551, Section .072 - Deliberations Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property Action is anticipated on both real estate items described in this section

Authorization to acquire by purchase or eminent domain, if necessary, the property and improvements described as being all that certain tract or parcel of land, commonly known and numbered as 1001 North Texas Blvd., Denton, Denton County, Texas, being more particularly described as follows:

BEING Lot 28 and part of Lot 27, Foxhunt Addition, an Addition to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, according to the Plat thereof recorded 1n Volume 292, Page 618, Deed Records, Denton County, Texas, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:

BEGINNING at a 1 & ½ inch iron pipe found for corner at the intersection of the East Right of Way line of Avenue D (a 50 ROW) and the South Right of Way line of Wilshire Lane (a 50 ROW), said iron pipe being at the northwest corner of said Lot 28;

THENCE North 89 degrees 35 minutes 07 sections East following the South ROW line of said Wilshire Lane a distance of 137.46 feet to a X cut set in concrete for corner at the northeast corner of said Lot 29 which a X cut found bears North 15 degrees 42 minutes West a distance of 0.65 feet;

THENCE South 0 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East passing at 96.95 feet the most northerly northwest corner of Lot 27A, Foxhunt Addition as recorded in Volume Cab G, Page 143, Plat Records, Denton County, Texas, continuing in all a distance of 182.37 feet to a ½ inch iron rod set for corner;

THENCE North 64 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds West following the north line of said Lot 27A a distance of 151.87 feet to a ½ inch iron rod set for corner in the East ROW line of said Avenue D;

THENCE North 0 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds West following the East ROW line of said Avenue D a distance of 116.99 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 20,574 square feet or 0.472 acres of land.

SAVE AND EXCEPT that portion of the property conveyed to, or taken by the State of Texas or the Texas Department of Transportation, known and numbered as Parcel 122, being more particularly described as follows:

Parcel 122

BEING 2,322 square feet of land, more or less, in the Eugene Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, and being a portion of Lots 27 and 28 of Foxhunt Addition, an addition to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas as recorded in Volume 292, Page 618 of the Deed records, Denton County, Texas (D.R.D.C.T.), also being a portion of a tract of land as described in instrument to Andy's Pancakes Realty Company as recorded in Volume 3426. Page 697 D.R.D.C.T., said 2,322 square feet of land being more particularly described as follows:

COMMENCING at an 1/2 inch iron rod found at the northeast corner of said Lot 28, said point being on the southerly right-of-way line of Wilshire Lane, a variable width right-of-way, no deed of record found;

THENCE South 89 degrees 31 minutes 44 seconds West, along the southerly right-of-way line of said Wilshire Lane and the northerly line of said Lot 28, a distance of 121.60 feet to a PK nail set on the new easterly right-of-way line of North Texas Boulevard and being the POINT OF BEGINNING at Station 1990+43.97, 360.73 feet Right, and having a Texas State Plane Coordinate System, N.A.D.83, North Central Zone (4202), surface coordinate of North 7,125,292.81, East 2,380,888.19 and being the beginning of a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 435.00 feet; **

1) THENCE along the new easterly right-of-way line of North Texas Boulevard and said curve to the right having a central angle of 16 degrees 40 minutes 08 seconds, an arc distance of 126.55 feet and being subtended by a chord which bears South 00 degrees 32 minutes 06 seconds East a distance of 126.11 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) 3-1/4 inch aluminum cap on a northerly line of Lot 27A of the Foxhunt Addition, an addition to the City of Denton as recorded in Cabinet G, Page 143 of the Plat Records, Denton County, Texas (P.R.D.C.T.);

2) THENCE North 65 degrees 25 minutes 07 seconds West. along the northerly line of said Lot 27A, a distance of 17.40 feet to a point for corner on the easterly right-of-way line of North Texas Boulevard, a variable width right-of-way, no deed of record found;

3) THENCE North 00 degrees 35 minutes 07 seconds West, along the easterly right-of-way line of North Texas Boulevard, a distance of 118.74 feet to a point for corner at the northwest corner of said Lot 28, said corner being on the southerly right-of-way line of the aforementioned Wilshire Lane;

4) THENCE North 89 degrees 31 minutes 44 seconds East along the southerly right-of-way line of said Wilshire Lane and the northerly line of said Lot 28 a distance of 15.86 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 2,322 square feet (0.0533 acres) of land, more or less.

** The monument described and set in this call, if destroyed during construction, may be replaced with a TxDOT Type II Right of Way Marker upon completion of the highway construction project under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor, either employed or retained by TxDOT.

All bearings are based on the Texas State Plane Coordinate System, N.A.D. 83, North Central Zone. All coordinates shown are surface and may be converted to grid by dividing by the TxDOT conversion factor of 1.000150630.

Authorization to acquire by purchase or eminent domain, if necessary, the property and improvements described as being all that certain tract or parcel of land, commonly known and numbered as 1600 North I-35E, Denton, Denton County, Texas, being more particularly described as follows:

Being a tract or parcel of land lying in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas and being part of Lot 27 of the Foxhunt Addition, an addition to the City of Denton, Texas per map plat recorded in Volume 292, Page 618, Map Records, Denton County, Texas; said tract or parcel of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:

BEGINNING at the intersecting point of the West R.O.W. line of Kendolph Drive with the North R.O.W. line of Interstate Highway No. 35-E;

THENCE Northwesterly, along the North R.O.W. line of Interstate Highway No. 35-E, being a 0.45° curve to the left, having a chord bearing of N 64°55 W, a distance of 132.6 feet to the end of said curve and continuing N 64°55' W, a distance of 18.6 feet to the S. E. corner of a tract of land known as the Humble Oil and Refining Company Tract, being point for corner;

THENCE N 00°05' W, along the East line of said Humble Tract, a distance of 75.31 feet to a point of angle to the right continuing N 25°11'35" E, a distance of 45.41 feet to the N.E. corner of said Humble Tract, being point for corner;

THENCE N 64°55' W, along the North line of said Humble Tract, a distance of 171.0 feet to the East R.O.W. line of Avenue D, a point for corner;

THENCE N 00°05' W, along the East R.O.W. line of Avenue D, a distance of 33.31 feet to a point for corner;

THENCE S 64°55' E, along a line parallel to and 30.0 feet, at right angle, from the North line of said Humble Tract, a distance of 151.7 feet to a point for corner;

THENCE N 00°05' W, a distance of 82.5 feet to the South line of Lot 27A and to the North line of Lot 27, being a point for corner;

THENCE S 89°51'35" E, along the South line of Lot 27A and the North line of Lot 27, a distance of 135.5 feet to the West R.O.W. line of Kendolph Drive, being a point for corner;

THENCE S 00°00'05" E, along the West R.O.W. line of Kendolph Drive, a distance of 304.17 feet to Place of Beginning and containing 40,199.035 square feet or 0.8853 acre of land.

SAVE AND EXCEPT that portion of the property conveyed to, or taken by the State of Texas or the Texas Department of Transportation, known and numbered as Parcel 120, Parts 1 and 2, being more particularly described as follows:

Parcel 120, Part 1:

BEING 11,238 square feet of land, more or less, in the Eugene Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, and being a portion of Lot 27A of the Foxhunt Addition, an addition to the City of Denton as recorded in Cabinet G, Page 143, of the Plat Records, Denton County, Tex.as (P.R.D.C.T.) and being a portion of a tract of land as described in instrument to Franchise Realty Interstate Corporation as recorded in Volume 674, Page 597 of the Deed Records, Denton County, Texas (D.R.D.C.T.), said 11,238 square feet of land being more particularly described as follows:

COMMENCING at an X cut found at an interior corner of said Lot 27A;

THENCE South 24 degrees 44 minutes 50 seconds West, along a westerly line of said Lot 27A, a distance of 39.24 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) 3-1/4 inch aluminum cap on the new northeasterly right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 35E and being the POINT OF BEGINNING at Station 1988+ 29.24, 174.00 feet Right, and having a Texas State Plane Coordinate System, N.A.D.83, North Central Zone (4202), surface coordinate of North 7,125,034.03, East 2,381,012.97 and being the beginning of a non-tangent right having a central angle of 01 degree 05 minutes 37 seconds, a radius of 7,813.80 feet and being subtended by a chord which bears South 65 degrees 05 minutes 11 seconds East a distance of 149.14 feet; **

l) THENCE along the new northeasterly right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 35E and said curve to the right an arc distance of 149.14 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) 3-1/4 inch aluminum cap on the westerly rights of way line of Kendolph Drive, a 60.0 foot wide right-of-way, as established by instrument recorded in Volume 292, Page 621 (D.R.D.C.T.); **

2) THENCE South 00 degrees 26 minutes 01 second East, along the westerly right-of-way line of Kendolph Drive, a distance of 82.30 feet to a point for corner on the existing northeasterly right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 35E as established by a tract of land conveyed by deed to the State of Texas as recorded in Condemnation Case No. 4150 and being the beginning of a non-tangent curve to the left having a central angle of 00 degrees 59 minutes 36 seconds, a radius of 7,702.00 feet and being subtended by a chord which bears North 64 degrees 49 minutes 41 seconds West a distance of 133.51 feet;

3) THENCE along the existing northeasterly right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 35E an arc distance of 133.51 feet to a point for corner at the end of said curve;

4) THENCE North 65 degrees 19 minutes 29 seconds West, along the existing northeasterly right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 35E, a distance of 18.39 feet to a point for corner at the southwest corner of the aforementioned Lot 27A;

5) THENCE North 00 degrees 33 minutes 46 seconds West, along a westerly line of said Lot 27A, a distance of 75.46 feet to a point for corner;

6) THENCE North 24 degrees 44 minutes 50 seconds East, along a westerly line of said Lot 27A, a distance of 5.73 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 11,238 square feet (0.2580 acres) of land, more or less.

** The monument described and set in this call, if destroyed during construction, may be replaced with a TxDOT Type II Right of Way Marker upon completion of the highway construction project under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor, either employed or retained by TxDOT.

All bearings are based on the Texas State Plane Coordinate System, N.A.D. 83, North Central Zone. All coordinates shown are surface and may be converted to grid by dividing by the TxDOT conversion factor of 1.000150630.

Parcel 120, Part 2:

BEING 447 square feet of land, more or less, in the Eugene Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, and being a portion of Lot 27A of the Foxhunt Addition, an addition to the City of Denton as recorded in Cabinet G, Page 143, of the Plat Records, Denton County, Texas (P.R.D.C.T.) and being a portion of a tract of land as described in instrument to Franchise Realty Interstate Corporation as recorded in Volume 674, Page 597 of the Deed Records, Denton County, Texas (D.R.D.C.T.), said 447 square feet of land being more particularly described as follows:

COMMENCING at an X cut found at an interior corner of said Lot 27A, said corner being the most easterly corner of Lot 27B of said Foxhunt Addition;

THENCE North 65 degrees 24 minutes 55 seconds West, along the northerly line of said Lot 27B, a distance of 171.16 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) 3-1/4 inch aluminum cap on the new easterly right-of-way line of North Texas Boulevard and being the POINT OF BEGINNING at Station 1989+80.69, 215.29 feet Right, and having a Texas State Plane Coordinate System, N.A.D.83, North Central Zone (4202), surface coordinate of North 7,125,134.20, East 2,380,888.35;

1) THENCE North 65 degrees 24 minutes 55 seconds West, continuing along the northerly line of said Lot 27B, a distance of 6.04 feet to a X cut found on the easterly right-of-way line of North Texas Boulevard (formerly Avenue D), a variable width right-of-way, no deed of record found;

2) THENCE North 00 degrees 21 minutes 41 seconds West, along the easterly right-of-way line of North Texas Boulevard, a distance of 33.07 feet to a point for corner at the most westerly northwest corner of said Lot 27 A;

3) THENCE departing the easterly right-of-way line of North Texas Boulevard, South 65 degrees 25 minutes 07 seconds East along a northeasterly line of said Lot 27A a distance of 17.40 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set with (TxDot) 3-1/4 inch aluminum cap on the new easterly right-of-way line of North Texas Boulevard and being the beginning of a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 435.00 feet; **

4) THENCE along the new easterly right-of-way line of North Texas Boulevard and said curve through a central angle of 03 degrees 29 minutes 04 seconds, an arc distance of 26.45 feet and being subtended by a chord which bears South 09 degrees 32 minutes 31 seconds West a distance of 26.45 feet to a PK nail set; **

5) THENCE South 27 degrees 36 minutes 45 seconds East, continuing along the new easterly right-of-way line of North Texas Boulevard, a distance of 7.25 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 447 square feet (0.0103 acres) of land, more or less.

** The monument described and set in this call, if destroyed during construction, may be replaced with a TxDOT Type II Right of Way Marker upon completion of the highway construction project under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor, either employed or retained by TxDOT.

All bearings are based on the Texas State Plane Coordinate System, N.A.D. 83, North Central Zone. All coordinates shown are surface and may be converted to grid by dividing by the TxDOT conversion factor of 1.000150630.

Government Code, Chapter 551, Section .071 - Consultation with Attorneys Regarding Legal Matters or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers
Consultation with counsel regarding confidential legal matters, including pending, threatened, and contemplated litigation or settlement offers
Consultation with counsel regarding contemplated, ongoing and/or finalized investigations and any findings, conclusions or recommendations related to those investigations
Consultation with counsel regarding audits and any findings, conclusions or recommendations related to those audits
Consultation with counsel on the status of negotiations and/or compliance with contracts and agreements, including but not limited to research grants and contracts, including legal obligations and duties and any and all related facts
Consultation with counsel regarding ethics, conflicts of interest, and contracting policies
Consultation with counsel regarding an amendment to the Collaboration Agreement between UNT Health Science Center and Texas Christian University for the purpose of furthering medical education in Fort Worth, including but not limited to legal obligations and duties and any and all related facts, and possible action
Consultation with counsel regarding legal duties and responsibilities of members of the Board of Regents, and System and University officers and employees

Government Code, Chapter 551, Section .076 Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits

Consideration of matters related to the deployment of safety and security personnel, including security audits and the deployment of security personnel and devices



5:00 pm CONVENE FULL BOARD AND RECESS


Friday, August 18, 2017

9:00 am CONVENE FULL BOARD

Recess for committee meetings.

9:05 am ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE

Action Item:

10. UNTD Naming of UNT Dallas First Residence Hall
11. UNTD Review of the University of North Texas at Dallas Amended Policy Related to the Carrying of Concealed Handguns on Campus

Adjourn Academic Affairs & Student Success Committee.

9:15 am FINANCE AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Action Items:

14. UNTS Resolution Declaring Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures with Proceeds from Debt
15. UNTS Twenty-Sixth Supplemental Resolution to the Master Resolution Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Board of Regents of the University of North Texas System Revenue Financing System Bonds, in One or More Series; and Approving and Authorizing Instruments and Procedures Relating Thereto
16. UNTS Amendment to Regents Rule 10.300, Debt Management
17. UNTS FY17 Identity Theft Prevention Programs for UNTS, UNT, UNTHSC, and UNTD
18. UNTS Authorization of UNT Electric Utility Planning
19. UNT Delegation of Authority to Execute an Extension of UNTs Agreement with the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services on behalf of the Denton State Supported Living Center for Psychology and Behavioral Services
20. UNTHSC Delegation of Authority to the Chancellor for Approval of UNTHSC Intergovernmental Transfers (IGT) of Funds for FY 2018 in the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program (1115 Transformation Waiver)

Adjourn Finance and Facilities Committee.

10:00 am CONVENE THE FULL BOARD


CONSENT AGENDA

1. UNTS Approval of the Minutes of the May 18-19, 2017 Board Meeting and June 2-3, June 24, June 30, and July 29, 2017 Special Called Board Meetings
2. UNTS Approval of Intercomponent Transfers of State Appropriations
3. UNT Approval of Tenure for New UNT Faculty Appointees
4. UNTHSC Approval of UNTHSC Regents Professor Recommendations
5. UNTHSC Authorization to Enter into Agreement with Tarrant County Medical Examiners Office for Joint Providership of Continuing Medical Education
6. UNTHSC Authorization to Enter into Agreements with Tarrant County Public Health for Continuing Education
7. UNTHSC Authorization to Execute an Agreement between UNTHSC and Tarrant County to Provide Physician Services for the Tuberculosis Elimination Program of the Tarrant County Public Health Department

ACTION ITEMS:

8. UNTS Approval of FY18 UNT System Internal Audit Plan
9. UNTS FY18 UNT System Compliance Risk Assessment and Work Plan
10. UNTD Naming of UNT Dallas First Residence Hall
11. UNTD Review of the University of North Texas at Dallas Amended Policy Related to the Carrying of Concealed Handguns on Campus
12. UNTS Approval of the FY18 UNT System Consolidated Budget
13. UNTS Approval of UNTS FY18 Capital Improvement Plan and Amending the FY17 Capital Improvement Plan
14. UNTS Resolution Declaring Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures with Proceeds from Debt
15. UNTS Twenty-Sixth Supplemental Resolution to the Master Resolution Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Board of Regents of the University of North Texas System Revenue Financing System Bonds, in One or More Series; and Approving and Authorizing Instruments and Procedures Relating Thereto
16. UNTS Amendment to Regents Rule 10.300, Debt Management
17. UNTS FY17 Identity Theft Prevention Programs for UNTS, UNT, UNTHSC, and UNTD
18. UNTS Authorization of UNT Electric Utility Planning
19. UNT Delegation of Authority to Execute an Extension of UNTs Agreement with the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services on behalf of the Denton State Supported Living Center for Psychology and Behavioral Services
20. UNTHSC Delegation of Authority to the Chancellor for Approval of UNTHSC Intergovernmental Transfers (IGT) of Funds for FY 2018 in the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program (1115 Transformation Waiver)

10:30 am RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION (Room #300)

Government Code, Chapter 551, Section .074 - Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees
Consideration of individual personnel matters related to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, discipline and dismissal of System and Institution officers or employees
Consideration of individual personnel matters related to the evaluation and compensation of, and employment agreement with the UNT System Chief Audit Executive, and possible action
Consideration of individual personnel matters related to the evaluation and compensation of, and employment agreement with the UNTHSC President, and possible action
Consideration of individual personnel matters related to the evaluation and compensation of, and employment agreement with the UNT System Chancellor, and possible action


12:00 pm Reconvene the Board in Open Session to consider action on Executive Session items, if any

12:05 pm ADJOURNMENT


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Agency Name: Texas Southern University
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: BOARD OF REGENTS
Status: Active
Street Location: 3100 CLEBURNE STREET, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AUDITORIUM, ROOM 116,
City Location: HOUSTON
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006271
Submit Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Faith Ruiz Office: 713-313-7900 / Fax: 713-313-7901
Agenda: AGENDA

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF REGENTS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Date: Thursday, August 17, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne Street
College of Education Auditorium, Room 116
Houston, Texas 77004

Acting Chair: Wesley G. Terrell
Second Vice Chair: Marilyn A. Rose
Secretary: Samuel L. Bryant

I. Call to Order
Presenter: Regent Wesley G. Terrell, Acting Board Chair

II. Roll Call

III. Conflict of Interest Statement

IV. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life
Presenter: Dr. Bobby L. Wilson, Interim Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

A. Candidate for Promotion and Tenure, FY2018
Action Requested: Approval

B. Texas Southern University Student Profile and Outcomes: An Institutional and Peer
Comparison
Action Requested: Information

C. Law School Accreditation and Related Academic Matters
Action Requested: Information

V. Administration and Finance
Presenter: Mr. Kenneth R. Huewitt, Vice President for Administration and Finance/CFO

A. Year-to-Date Budget Overview
Action Requested: Information

B. Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget
Action Requested: Approval

C. Request to Purchase and Install Audio/Visual Equipment in the Roderick R. Paige - College
of Education, Mather Luther King - School of Communications and the Jesse H. Jones -
School of Business, through Troxell Communications
Action Requested: Approval

D. Renewal of the Software and Maintenance Agreement for Banner through Ellucian
Action Requested: Approval

E. Request to Purchase Maintenance and Technical Support Services through Oracle, Inc.
Action Requested: Approval

F. Fiscal Year 2018 Holiday Schedule
Action Requested: Approval

G. Annual Review of Endowed and Non-Endowed Investment Policies
Action Requested: Approval

VI. Physical Facilities
Presenter: Mr. Kenneth R. Huewitt, Vice President of Administration and Finance/CFO

A. Request to Purchase and Upgrade the Phoenix Vision Software in the Science Building
Action Requested: Approval

VII. Personnel and Litigation
Presenter: Mr. Andrew C. Hughey, General Counsel

A. Appointment of Melinda Spaulding Chevalier as Vice President of University
Advancement
Action Requested: Approval

B. 3rd Amended Contract for Mike Davis, Head Men's Basketball Coach
Action Requested: Approval

C. 2nd Amended Contract for Johnetta Hayes-Perry, Head Women's Basketball Coach
Action Requested: Approval

D. 1st Amended Contract for Michael Robertson, Head Baseball Coach
Action Requested: Approval

VIII. Development and Legislative Affairs
Presenter: Mr. LaRence B. Snowden, Assistant Vice President of Development

A. Development Report
Action Requested: Information

IX. President's Report
Presenter: Dr. Austin A. Lane, President
Action Requested: Information
New Library Update by Construction Manager and Architect
Dashboard Updates:
·Financial Aid Packaging
·Fall Enrollment
·Scholarship Strategy
Highlights from the 2017 Alumni Conference
Summer of Success Students
Summer Scholars Academy Students and Parents

X. Executive Session
Presenter: Regent Wesley G. Terrell, Acting Board Chair
A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorney
B. Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberations concerning Purchase, Lease or
Value of Real Property
C. Texas Government Code - Section 551.073 - Deliberations about Negotiated Contracts for
Prospective Gifts or Donations
D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters, including Appointment,
Evaluation or Dismissal of Personnel, Evaluation of President Austin A. Lane, Review of
President's Contract and Related Matters

XI. Reconvene in Open Session

XII. Adjourn


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Agency Name: Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Education Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: Wyndham Garden Austin, 3401 South IH-35
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005757
Submit Date: 07/26/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Colin Crocker, State Trauma Director, Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination, Division of Regulatory Services, Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6700, extension 2706. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Anne Mosher, Department of State Health Services, telephone (512) 776-2780 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
Agenda:
Call to Order/Roll Call

Reading of the GETAC Vision and Mission Statements

GETAC Vision:
A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System for a healthy and safe Texas.

GETAC Mission:
To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive data driven Emergency Healthcare System that will meet the needs of all patients and will raise the standards for high quality community health care by implementing innovative techniques and accountable systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population.

Recognition of members

Discussion and possible action on the following items:


1. Implementation of objectives from the GETAC Strategic Plan for Texas Emergency Healthcare System

-Clinical Care objectives:

a. Identify high priority clinical areas for dissemination of current information, standards, and opportunities for education

b. Advocate for the designation of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an essential public service

c. Reduce time from onset of illness/injury to definitive care

d. Deliver the highest quality care across the continuum of the Emergency Healthcare System

e. Use evidence-based/best practice metrics to assess all elements of the Emergency Healthcare System


Performance Improvement objectives:

a. Reduce the disability and mortality incidence from time sensitive medical conditions in the state of Texas

b. Develop comprehensive processes to enhance performance improvement efforts in emergency healthcare

2. Continuing education requirements for all levels of EMS personnel

3. Report on GETAC Education, EMS, and Medical Directors Committees joint workgroup efforts to examine education availability of EMS education in rural and frontier areas of Texas

4. Review Title 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Section 157.39, Comprehensive Clinical Management Approval and Comprehensive Clinical Program

5. Review Implementation of jurisprudence education and examination for all levels of EMS personnel.

6. Discuss and examine ways to increase EMS recruiting with emphasis on urban, rural, and frontier areas of the state.

7. Discuss ways to establish a mentoring program for EMS educators for urban and rural EMS Education programs.

8. Initiatives, programs, and potential research that might improve EMS education in Texas

9. Reminder that the GETAC committee application period will be from August 21st - September 17th. Committee selections will be deliberated in early October

10. Reminder that the GETAC start time is 8:00 A.M. on Friday, August 18th


General Public Comment
(Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion)

Summary for GETAC meeting report

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next meeting date

Adjournment




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Agency Name: Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Medical Directors Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: Wyndham Garden Austin, 3401 South IH-35
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005762
Submit Date: 07/26/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Colin Crocker, State Trauma Director, Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination, Division of Regulatory Services, Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6700, extension 2706. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Anne Mosher, Department of State Health Services, telephone (512) 776-2780 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
Agenda: Reading of the GETAC Vision and Mission Statements:

GETAC Vision:
A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System for a healthy and safe Texas.

GETAC Mission:
To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive data driven Emergency Healthcare System that will meet the needs of all patients and will raise the standards for high quality community health care by implementing innovative techniques and accountable systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population.

Call to Order/Roll Call

Discussion and possible action on the following items:

Review and Approval of May 2017 Meeting Minutes

1. Update on GETAC Community Paramedicine Task Force progress

2. Update on the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CAREs)

3. Update on Freestanding Emergency Department Task Force progress and discussions

4. Update on Medical Directors Committee and EMS Committee joint work group to develop a state-approved process designed to rehabilitate EMS personnel with substance abuse problems and reintegrate them into the EMS Workforce

5. Update on Drug Enforcement Agency and Department of Public Safety regulations and legislation pertinent to Texas EMS stakeholders

6. Update regarding GETAC EMS Committee and the GETAC Education Committee work group to examine the availability of paramedics and initial paramedic education in rural and frontier parts of Texas

7. Update from the GETAC Burn Center Task Force

8. Update from the Texas EMS and Trauma Acute Care Foundation (TETAF)

9. Update from the DSHS Texas EMS & Trauma Registries

10. Update on GETAC Community Paramedicine Task Force

11. Update from Emergency Medical Services for Children

12. Update on the Replica of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (Commonly referred to as REPLICA)

13. Initiatives, programs and potential research that might improve EMS medical direction in Texas

14. Reminder that the GETAC committee application period will be from August 21st - September 17th. Committee selections will be deliberated in early October

15. Reminder that the GETAC start time is 8:00 A.M. on Friday, August 18th


Public Comment
(Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next Meeting Date

Adjournment


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Agency Name: Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Emergency Medical Services Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: Wyndham Garden Austin, 3401 South IH-35
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005760
Submit Date: 07/26/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Colin Crocker, State Trauma Director, Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination, Division of Regulatory Services, Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6700, extension 2706. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Anne Mosher, Department of State Health Services, telephone (512) 776-2780 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
Agenda: Call to Order/Roll Call

Reading of the GETAC Vision and Mission Statements

GETAC Vision:
A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System for a healthy and safe Texas.

GETAC Mission:
To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive data driven Emergency Healthcare System that will meet the needs of all patients and will raise the standards for high quality community health care by implementing innovative techniques and accountable systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population.

Review and Approval of May 2017 Meeting Minutes

Discussion and possible action on the following items:

1. EMS personnel jurisprudence exam

2. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's report titled "Lights and Sirens Use by Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Above All Do No Harm"

3. Update from the DSHS Texas EMS and Trauma Registries

4. Update on EMS-related bills passed in the 85th Session of the Texas State Legislature and the 2017 Special Legislative Session

5. Update on Federal EMS issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council, the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS, and the National Association of State EMS Officials

6. EMS for Children Update

7. Update on EMS Committee and Medical Directors Committee joint work group to develop a state-approved process designed to rehabilitate EMS personnel with substance abuse problems and reintegrate them into the EMS Workforce

8. Developments regarding uniform unit identifying markers for EMS vehicles

9. Initiatives, programs and potential research that might improve emergency medical service provision in Texas

10. Reminder that the GETAC committee application period will be from August 21st - September 17th. Committee selections will be deliberated in early October

11. Reminder that the GETAC start time is 8:00 A.M. on Friday, August 18th


General Public Comment
(Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion)

Summary for GETAC meeting report

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next meeting date

Adjournment


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Agency Name: Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 04:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Cardiac Care Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: Wyndham Garden Austin, 3401 South IH 35
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005764
Submit Date: 07/26/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Colin Crocker, State Trauma Director, Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination, Division of Regulatory Services, Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6700, extension 2706. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Anne Mosher, Department of State Health Services, telephone (512) 776-2780 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
Agenda:

Reading of the GETAC Vision and Mission Statements:

GETAC Vision:
A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System for a healthy and safe Texas.

GETAC Mission:
To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive data driven Emergency Healthcare System that will meet the needs of all patients and will raise the standards for high quality community health care by implementing innovative techniques and accountable systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population.

Call to Order/Roll Call

Review and approval of May 2017 Meeting Minutes

Discussion and possible action on the following items:

1. Update on Regional Advisory Council (RAC) survey tool for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)/Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) gap analysis

2. Outline for white paper detailing STEMI best practices in Texas

3. Definition of OHCA Center of Excellence

4. Progress report regarding the formation of a working group (possibly in collaboration with the Medical Directors Committee) responsible for surveying Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) to determine:

a. Number of ambulances and training level of providers in each Trauma Service Area
b. Number of EMS providers with 12 lead electrocardiogram machines
c. Gap analysis to optimize ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) pre-hospital care provision


5. Goal-setting for the Cardiac Care Committee in 2017

-Potential Goals:

a. Establish a public education initiative reinforcing the importance of calling 911 for patients with chest pain
b. Establish education materials reinforcing the importance of fibrinolytics administration to STEMI patients prior to emergent transfer for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
c. Standardize specific cardiac data elements for each RAC to collect and report to the Cardiac Care Committee for STEMI care analysis

6. Initiatives, programs and potential research that might improve acute cardiac care in Texas

7. Reminder that the GETAC committee application period will be from August 21st September 17th. Committee selections will be deliberated in early October

8. Reminder that the GETAC start time is 8:00 A.M. on Friday, August 18th



Public Comment
(Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next Meeting Date

Adjournment



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Agency Name: Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 02:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Trauma Systems Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: Wyndham Garden Austin, 3401 South IH 35
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005763
Submit Date: 07/26/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Colin Crocker, State Trauma Director, Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination, Division of Regulatory Services, Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6700, extension 2706. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Anne Mosher, Department of State Health Services, telephone (512) 776-2780 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
Agenda:

Call to Order/Roll Call

Reading of the GETAC Vision and Mission Statements

GETAC Vision:
A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System for a healthy and safe Texas.

GETAC Mission:
To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive data driven Emergency Healthcare System that will meet the needs of all patients and will raise the standards for high quality community health care by implementing innovative techniques and accountable systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population.

Recognition of members

Review and Approval of May 2017 Meeting Minutes

Discussion and possible action on the following items:

1. Review of current DSHS EMS and Trauma System Rules in Title 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157, including the process for applying for trauma facility designation

2. Department of State Health Services Texas EMS & Trauma Registries update

3. Trauma System Strategic Plan update

4. Interim study of the Texas Trauma System as recommended by the Texas House Committee on Appropriations during the 84th Texas Legislative Session

5. Trauma Systems Committee Registry/Data Management Task Force report

6. Trauma Systems Committee Trauma Medical Director Workgroup report

7. Trauma Systems Committee Advanced Practice Provider Workgroup report

8. Trauma Systems Committee Trauma Registrars Workgroup report

9. Texas Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Collaborative Initiative update

10. Texas TQIP Level III pilot report

11. Texas TQIP Pediatric Trauma Facilities report

12. Burn Centers integration into system planning

13. Targeted High Risk Population field triage guidelines

14. Targeted High Risk Population transfer facility guidelines

15. Targeted high Risk Population receiving facility transfer follow-up guidelines

16. The American College of Surgeons Palliative Care Best Practices Guide

17. The Hartford Consensus III agreement, as it relates to empowering the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass-casualty and active shooter events, update on stopthebleedtexas.org
-Request development of state coalition

18. Trauma Centers per Trauma Service Area review update

19. Level IV Trauma Facility Performance Improvement project

20. National Academy of Sciences update

21. Reports from committee member participation in the following groups/associations/facilities

A. GETAC Council
B. Region VI American College of Surgeons/Council on Trauma
C. Texas Trauma Coordinators Forum
D.EMS Committee
E. Texas EMS Trauma and Acute Care Foundation
F. Emergency Nurses Association
G. Texas College of Emergency Physicians
H. Level IV Trauma Facilities
I. Level III Trauma Facilities
J. Level II Trauma Facilities
K. Level I Trauma Facilities
L. Pediatric Trauma Centers
M. Texas Hospital Association

22. Initiatives, programs and potential research that might improve trauma care in Texas

23. Reminder that the GETAC committee application period will be from August 21st - September 17th. Committee selections will be deliberated in early October

24. Reminder that the GETAC start time is 8:00 A.M. on Friday, August 18th

25. Summary for GETAC

26. Priorities for next Trauma Systems Committee meeting


General Public Comment
(Comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion)

Summary for GETAC meeting report

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next meeting date

Adjournment


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Agency Name: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Hospital Payment Advisory Committee
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room)
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005993
Submit Date: 08/03/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Suzanna Carter, Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, 512-730-7423, suzanna.carter@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Agenda: AGENDA:

Hospital Payment Advisory Committee

August 17, 2017
1:30 p.m.

Meeting Site:
Department of Aging and Disability Services
John H. Winters Building
Public Hearing Room
701 West 51st St.
Austin, TX 78751


1. Opening comments: Bill Galinsky, Hospital Payment Advisory Committee Chair

2. Approval of June 8, 2017, meeting minutes (vote required)

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

3. Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program Demonstration Years 7-8

HHSC proposes new rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter D, Division 7, relating to DSRIP Program Demonstration Years 7-8; Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 11, §355.8205, relating to DSRIP for Demonstration Years 7-8; and §355.8206, relating to Funding for DSRIP Monitoring Program for Demonstration Years 7-8. On December 12, 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Texas's request for a new Medicaid demonstration waiver entitled Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program in accordance with section 1115 of the Social Security Act. The DSRIP program is one of the three main components of this waiver. The initial waiver was approved through September 30, 2016, and an initial extension was granted through December 31, 2017. HHSC has requested an additional 21 months that would extend the waiver through September 30, 2019. The framework for DSRIP payments is governed by the Program Funding and Mechanics (PFM) protocol that is referenced in the waivers Special Terms and Conditions. HHSC developed the draft PFM protocol proposal for the requested additional 21 months (demonstration years 7-8) and submitted it to CMS on May 17, 2017. These proposed new rules closely mirror the PFM protocol proposal that HHSC submitted to CMS.

- Ardas Khalsa, HHSC Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Deputy Director for Transformation Waiver Operations

4. Amendments to Disallowance Provisions in Directed Payment General Provisions

HHSC proposes amendments to TAC Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter O, §353.1301, relating to General Provisions. In March 2017, HHSC adopted a series of rules governing delivery system and provider payment initiatives through Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs). These initiatives are generally funded through intergovernmental transfers (IGT) from local governmental entities. Given that these programs are not funded with state general revenue, HHSC must ensure that no state dollars are at risk through the operation of these programs. A disallowance by CMS is one potential risk to general revenue, unless HHSC can ensure that funds from another source are available.

Section 353.1301(j) describes the procedure HHSC would use for a disallowance. The rule delineates between a disallowance for impermissible provider-related donations and all other disallowances. At present, if there is a disallowance for impermissible provider-related donations, the rule requires HHSC to recoup the disallowed amount from transferring governmental entities that caused the disallowance. If there is a disallowance for reasons other than an impermissible provider-related donation, HHSC reserves the right to recoup the disallowed amount from MCOs, providers, or governmental entities.

In an effort to provide HHSC more flexibility when determining the appropriate entity from which to recoup, HHSC proposes to amend §353.1301 to remove the requirement to recoup only from governmental entities in the case of a disallowance for impermissible provider-related donations. Instead, HHSC reserves the right to recoup from MCOs, providers, or governmental entities for any disallowance. To minimize the risk to general revenue, HHSC requires that if a recoupment for a disallowance results in a subsequent disallowance, the entity that HHSC initially recouped against faces a recoupment for the subsequent disallowance.

In addition, HHSC clarifies the heading for §353.1301(k) by changing the name from Recoupment to Overpayment.

- Pam McDonald, Director of HHSC Rate Analysis

5. Amendments to Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program
HHSC proposes amendments to TAC Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter O, §355.1305, relating to the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program. In March 2017, HHSC adopted rules governing a provider payment initiative through Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) called the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program (UHRIP). See 42 Tex. Reg. 13 (2017). Under the UHRIP initiative, a service delivery area (SDA) may apply to receive an increase in certain hospital rates that would vary by class of hospital. Although UHRIP was supposed to begin in September 2017 and be available to any SDA, operational issues necessitated a delay. The issues included lack of readiness by MCOs, lack of program understanding among providers, and incomplete approvals from the CMS.

HHSC proposes to amend the UHRIP rules in three ways.

First, HHSC proposes to amend §353.1305(b)(7) and (8), the definitions of rural private hospital and rural public hospital, to be consistent with a revised definition of rural hospital that HHSC adopted earlier this year in §355.8052 (relating to Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement). The definitions in this rule now refer to the definition of rural hospital in §355.8052.

Second, HHSC proposes to add §353.1305(k), which allows for a limited December 1, 2017, entry into UHRIP for a subset of SDAs. Specifically, if HHSC received an approval from CMS for any particular SDA by July 1, 2017, that SDA would be able to participate in UHRIP for dates of service beginning December 1, 2017.

Third, HHSC standardizes references to SDAs throughout the section.

- Pam McDonald, Director of HHSC Rate Analysis

6. Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program extension update

- HHSC Staff

7. Public comment

8. Proposed next meeting: November 9, 2017, at 1:30 p.m.

9. Adjourn

Public comment may be taken on any agenda item.

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Suzanna Carter, Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, 512-730-7423, suzanna.carter@hhsc.state.tx.us.

This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting.

People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Carter at 512-730-7423 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.


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Agency Name: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room)
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005730
Submit Date: 07/25/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Charles Bredwell, Program Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-462-6337, or charles.bredwell@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Agenda: AGENDA:

State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee

August 17, 2017
10 a.m.

Meeting Site:
Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Building
Public Hearing Room
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751



1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Welcoming remarks
4. Adoption of May 11, 2017, meeting minutes
5. Discussion and approval of suggested changes to committee strategic plan (vote required)
6. Discussion of the committees annual report to the commissioner
7. Subcommittee discussion of resource needs
8. Public comment
9. Adjournment

Public comment may be taken on any agenda item.

Note: The MCO Automated Telephone System subcommittee will meet from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. All other subcommittees will meet 20 minutes after the full committee meeting adjourns.

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Charles Bredwell, Program Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-462-6337, or charles.bredwell@hhsc.state.tx.us.

This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting.

People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Bredwell at 512-462-6337 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.


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Agency Name: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Hospital Payment Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 701 West 51st St. (Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room)
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006308
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Suzanna Carter, Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, 512-730-7423, suzanna.carter@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Agenda: AGENDA:

Hospital Payment Advisory Committee

August 17, 2017
1:30 p.m.

Meeting Site:
Department of Aging and Disability Services
John H. Winters Building
Public Hearing Room
701 West 51st St.
Austin, TX 78751


1. Opening comments: Bill Galinsky, Hospital Payment Advisory Committee Chair

2. Approval of June 8, 2017, meeting minutes (vote required)

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

3. Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program Demonstration Years 7-8

HHSC proposes new rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter D, Division 7, relating to DSRIP Program Demonstration Years 7-8; Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 11, §355.8205, relating to DSRIP for Demonstration Years 7-8; and §355.8206, relating to Funding for DSRIP Monitoring Program for Demonstration Years 7-8. On December 12, 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Texas's request for a new Medicaid demonstration waiver entitled Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program in accordance with section 1115 of the Social Security Act. The DSRIP program is one of the three main components of this waiver. The initial waiver was approved through September 30, 2016, and an initial extension was granted through December 31, 2017. HHSC has requested an additional 21 months that would extend the waiver through September 30, 2019. The framework for DSRIP payments is governed by the Program Funding and Mechanics (PFM) protocol that is referenced in the waivers Special Terms and Conditions. HHSC developed the draft PFM protocol proposal for the requested additional 21 months (demonstration years 7-8) and submitted it to CMS on May 17, 2017. These proposed new rules closely mirror the PFM protocol proposal that HHSC submitted to CMS.

- John Scott, Director of Operations, Texas Healthcare Transformation Waiver, HHSC

4. Amendments to Disallowance Provisions in Directed Payment General Provisions

HHSC proposes amendments to TAC Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter O, §353.1301, relating to General Provisions. In March of 2017, HHSC adopted a series of rules governing delivery system and provider payment initiatives through Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs). These initiatives are, generally, funded through intergovernmental transfers (IGTs) from local governmental entities. Given that these programs are not funded with state general revenue, HHSC must ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that no state dollars are at risk through the operation of these programs. A disallowance by CMS is one potential risk to general revenue, unless HHSC can ensure that funds from another source are available.

Section 353.1301(j) describes the procedure HHSC would use in the case of a disallowance. The rule delineates between a disallowance for impermissible provider-related donations and all other disallowances. At present, if there is a disallowance
for impermissible provider-related donations, the rule requires HHSC to recover the disallowed amount from transferring governmental entities responsible for the non-federal share of the disallowed payments. If there is a disallowance for reasons other than an impermissible provider-related donation, HHSC reserves the right to recoup the disallowed amount from MCOs, providers, or governmental entities.

In an effort to provide HHSC more flexibility when determining the appropriate entity from which to recoup, HHSC proposes to amend §353.1301 to remove the requirement that it recover only from governmental entities in the case of a disallowance for impermissible provider-related donations. Instead, HHSC will reserve the right to recoup from MCOs, providers, or governmental entities in any
disallowance. In order to ensure that there is no risk to general revenue, to the greatest extent possible, HHSC will require that if a recoupment for a disallowance results in a subsequent disallowance, the entity that HHSC initially recouped against will face a recoupment for the subsequent disallowance.

In addition, HHSC will clarify the heading for §353.1301(k) by changing the name from Recoupment to Overpayment.

- Charles Greenberg, Director of Policy, Office of Chief Counsel, HHSC

5. Amendments to Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program

HHSC proposes amendments to TAC Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter O, §353.1305, relating to the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program.
In March of 2017, HHSC adopted rules governing a provider payment initiative through Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) called the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program (UHRIP) (42 TexReg 13). Under the UHRIP initiative, a service delivery area (SDA) may apply to receive an increase in certain hospital rates which would vary by class of hospital. Although UHRIP was supposed to begin in September 2017 and be available to any SDA, operational issues necessitated a delay. Such issues included lack of readiness by MCOs, lack of program understanding among providers, and incomplete approvals from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). HHSC proposes to amend the UHRIP rules in three ways.

First, HHSC proposes to amend §353.1305(b)(7) and (8), the definitions of rural private hospital and rural public hospital to be consistent with a revised definition of rural hospital that was adopted earlier this year in §355.8052 (relating to Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement). The definitions in this rule would now refer to the definition of rural hospital in §355.8052.

Second, HHSC proposes to add §353.1305(k) which would allow for a limited December 1, 2017, entry into UHRIP for a subset of SDAs. Specifically, if HHSC received an approval from CMS for any particular SDA by April 15, 2017, that SDA would be able to participate in UHRIP for dates of service beginning December 1, 2017.

Third, HHSC standardizes references to SDAs throughout the section.

- Selvadas Govind, Director of Rate Analysis for Hospitals, HHSC

6. Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program extension update

- HHSC Staff

7. Public comment

8. Proposed next meeting: November 9, 2017, at 1:30 p.m.

9. Adjourn

Public comment may be taken on any agenda item.

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Suzanna Carter, Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, 512-730-7423, suzanna.carter@hhsc.state.tx.us.

This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting.

People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Carter at 512-730-7423 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.


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Agency Name: Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Retiree Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1000 Red River Street, TRS East Building, 5th Floor, Boardroom
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006231
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Karen Harper, 1000 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2698. (512) 542-6737. For ADA assistance, contact Katherine Farrell (512) 542-6569 or T.D.D. (512) 542-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days before the meeting.
Agenda: Retirees Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 17, 2017
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Boardroom (East Building 5th floor)
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
1000 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701

1. Call to order RAC Chair.

2. Roll call of Committee Members.

3. Approval of Minutes from January 26, 2017 RAC Meeting.

4. Public Comments.

5. Legislative updates including special session changes Brian Guthrie, Executive Director, TRS.

6. TRS Board of Trustees meeting highlights and updates Katrina Daniel, Chief Health Care Officer, TRS.

7. TRS-Care Communications updatesMeaghan Bludau and Cristina Juarez, TRS Health and Insurance Benefits Department.

8. Further discussion on any item listed above on this meeting agenda and public comments on issues affecting TRS-Care all attendees.

I certify that legal counsel has reviewed this document and has determined that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Brian Guthrie
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas



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Agency Name: Texas Municipal Retirement System
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1200 North Interstate 35
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006234
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: David Gavia, Executive Director, Texas Municipal Retirement System, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, TX 78714-9153, 512-476-7577 or 800-924-8677
Agenda: Thursday, August 17, 2017, 1:30 p.m.
Friday, August 18, 2017, 9:00 a.m.

Note: The Board may take up any item posted on the agenda at any time during its meeting on Thursday, August 17, 2017 or at any time during the continuation of the meeting on the following day, Friday, August 18, 2017, beginning at the time and place specified on this agenda. In the event the Board does not convene a meeting on Thursday, August 17, 2017, for any reason, the Board may take up any or all items posted on the agenda during its meeting on Friday, August 18, 2017.

Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance


1. Consider and Act on Adoption of Minutes from the June 21-22, 2017 Meeting of the Board of Trustees

2. Consider and Act on Appointment(s) to TMRS Medical Board

3. Consider and Act on Extension of the External Auditor Contract

4. Consider and Act on Private Equity Manager Search Recommendation(s)

5. Real Estate Annual Asset Class Review

6. Real Return Annual Asset Class Review

7. Executive Session:
(a) In accordance with Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees will meet in executive session to deliberate personnel matters, including the appointment, employment, evaluation, compensation, performance, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of one or more public officers or employees, including without limitation, the Executive Director, Internal Auditor and General Counsel and the Board members individual self-assessments of performance, and thereafter may consider appropriate action in open session; and

(b) In accordance with Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees will meet in executive session to seek and receive the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to
TMRS under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with the Open Meeting law.

Note: The Board anticipates recessing after the last item above and resuming Friday morning to take up any remaining agenda items.

8. Review and Discussion of Proposed Amendments to the Strategic Plan

9. Education Session: Benchmarking

10. Investment Staff Quarterly Report/Asset Class Updates

11. Discuss TMRS Board Informal or Social Gatherings

12. Chief Investment Officer Management Update, Including Governance, Personnel, Manager Updates, Fee Structures, and Other Investment Related News or Matters

13. Executive Director Update: Member Services Department

14. Call for Future Agenda Items

Adjournment

The Board of Trustees of the Texas Municipal Retirement System may meet in Executive Session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Ann. Ch 551.



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Agency Name: Texas Emergency Services Retirement System
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 14151 Nunda Drive
City Location: Horizon City
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006252
Submit Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Susannah Jones at (512) 936-3372 or at info@tesrs.texas.gov.
Agenda: The TESRS Board will convene at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017 and will
reconvene at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2017.

The TESRS Board will convene to consider and take appropriate action on the agenda items listed below.

1.Roll Call of Board Members
2.Invitation for Public Comment- Discussion and Possible Action
3.Approval of Minutes for May 18, 2017
4.Real Estate Investment Management Contract: Presentations and Contract Award
a)MorganStanley Real Estate (MorganStanley Prime)
b)Principal Real Estate Investors (Principal U.S. Property Account)
5.Investment Performance Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2017
6.Written Investment Policy and Asset Allocation - Discussion and Possible Action
7.Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Policy -- Discussion and Possible Action
8.Administrative Penalty Overview- Discussion and Possible Action
9.Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Adoption of Board Rules as published in the Texas Register on June 30, 2017
a.Adoption of new Rule §306.3 Qualified Service Credit for Eligible Active Military Duty under the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act.
b.Adoption of an amendment to Rule §310.6 Local Contributions.
c.Adoption of an amendment to Rule §310.8 Billings.
10.Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Publication of Proposed Rules in the Texas Register
a.Proposed amendment to Rule §302.5 Correction of Errors and Contributions Past Due
b.Proposed repeal of Rule §302.6 Charge for Certain Contributions Past Due
c.Proposed amendment to Rule §302.8 Qualified Service
d.Proposed amendment to Rule §308.2 Service Retirement Annuity
e.Proposed new rule regarding Access to Information about Members, Annuitants, and Beneficiaries
11.Update on Legislative Appropriations to the Agency for FY 2018-2019 (Agency Appropriated Budget)
12.Executive Director's report on Pension System Information Systems
13.Executive Director's report on administrative and financial activities of the System
14.Chief Financial Officer Report on the FY 2017 Non-Appropriated Fund Budget-- Discussion and Possible Action
15.Amendment to Outside Counsel Contract-- Discussion and Possible Action
16.Amendment to Professional Auditing Services Contract -- Discussion and Possible Action
17.FY 2018 Cash Management Procedures-- Discussion and Possible Action
18.FY 2018 Board Non-Appropriated Budget-- Discussion and Possible Action
19.Vendor Evaluations-- Discussion and Possible Action
20.Board Educational Opportunities-- Discussion and Possible Action
21.Request for future agenda items and meeting dates
22.Election of Board Officers
23.Executive Director Evaluation (Closed Session)
24.Adjourn

The Board may discuss, consider, and/or take action on any item on the agenda. The Board of Trustees of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System may meet in closed session regarding any item on the agenda if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. This agenda may be amended at the request of the Executive Director or a Board Member prior to the meeting to the extent allowed by the Open Meetings Act. Persons who do not speak English or persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as language interpreters or interpreters for the deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact the agency at (512) 936-3372 or info@tesrs.texas.gov five workdays prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made.


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Agency Name: Texas Emergency Services Retirement System
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 14151 Nunda Drive
City Location: Horizon City
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006171
Submit Date: 08/08/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Susannah Jones at(512) 936-3372 or at info@tesrs.texas.gov.
Agenda: The TESRS Board will convene at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017 and will
reconvene at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2017.

The TESRS Board will convene to consider and take appropriate action on the agenda items listed below.

1.Roll Call of Board Members
2.Invitation for Public Comment- Discussion and Possible Action
3.Approval of Minutes for May 16, 2017
4.Real Estate Investment Management Contract: Presentations and Contract Award
a)MorganStanley Real Estate (MorganStanley Prime)
b)Principal Real Estate Investors (Principal U.S. Property Account)
5.Investment Performance Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2017
6.Written Investment Policy and Asset Allocation - Discussion and Possible Action
7.Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Policy -- Discussion and Possible Action
8.Administrative Penalty Overview- Discussion and Possible Action
9.Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Adoption of Board Rules as published in the Texas Register on June 30, 2017
a.Adoption of new Rule §306.3 Qualified Service Credit for Eligible Active Military Duty under the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act.
b.Adoption of an amendment to Rule §310.6 Local Contributions.
c.Adoption of an amendment to Rule §310.8 Billings.
10.Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Publication of Proposed Rules in the Texas Register
a.Proposed amendment to Rule §302.5 Correction of Errors and Contributions Past Due
b.Proposed repeal of Rule §302.6 Charge for Certain Contributions Past Due
c.Proposed amendment to Rule §302.8 Qualified Service
d.Proposed amendment to Rule §308.2 Service Retirement Annuity
e.Proposed new rule regarding Access to Information about Members, Annuitants, and Beneficiaries
11.Update on Legislative Appropriations to the Agency for FY 2018-2019 (Agency Appropriated Budget)
12.Executive Directors report on Pension System Information Systems
13.Executive Directors report on administrative and financial activities of the System
14.Chief Financial Officer Report on the FY 2017 Non-Appropriated Fund Budget Discussion and Possible Action
15.Amendment to Outside Counsel Contract-- Discussion and Possible Action
16.Amendment to Professional Auditing Services Contract -- Discussion and Possible Action
17.FY 2018 Cash Management Procedures-Discussion and Possible Action
18.FY 2018 Board Non-Appropriated Budget - Discussion and Possible Action
19.Vendor Evaluations Discussion and Possible Action
20.Board Educational Opportunities Discussion and Possible Action
21.Request for future agenda items and meeting dates
22.Election of Board Officers
23.Executive Director Evaluation (Closed Session)
24.Adjourn

The Board may discuss, consider, and/or take action on any item on the agenda. The Board of Trustees of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System may meet in closed session regarding any item on the agenda if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. This agenda may be amended at the request of the Executive Director or a Board Member prior to the meeting to the extent allowed by the Open Meetings Act. Persons who do not speak English or persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as language interpreters or interpreters for the deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact the agency at (512) 936-3372 or info@tesrs.texas.gov five workdays prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made.


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Agency Name: Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Status: Active
Street Location: 333 Guadalupe St. Ste. 3-825
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006166
Submit Date: 08/08/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Mary Feys, Administrative Assistant IV, Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiner, 512-305-6901
Agenda: TEXAS BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
William P. Hobby Building
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-825
Austin, Texas 78701

BOARD MEETING: Thursday, August 17, 2017
Hobby Building, Tower 2, Room 225
9:00 A.M. Adjournment

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, on matters within the jurisdiction of the Board which are listed on this agenda. The Board may meet from time-to-time in executive session with respect to the agenda items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code.

1.0 Call to order, Roll call & Vote on absences.

2.0 Approval of May 18, 2017 Minutes.

3.0 Public Comments.

4.0 Presidents Report.

5.0 Executive Directors Report.

6.0 Continuing Education.

7.0 Licensure.

7.1.0 Request to Sit for the Texas Jurisprudence Examination.

8.0 Rules.

8.1.0 Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Rule Amendments.

8.2.0 Discussion and consideration of Texas Chiropractic Associations comments regarding Rules §77.3 and §77.8.

8.3.0 Comments from Rules Chair.

9.0 Enforcement.

9.1.0 Consideration and Approval of Accepted Agreed Orders.

9.2.0 Consideration and Approval of Requests to Expunge Records.

9.3.0 Consideration and approval of Accepted Cease and Desist Orders.

9.4.0 Comments from Enforcement Chair.

10.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION.

The Board may meet in Executive Session for consultation with counsel pursuant to Section 551.071, Government Code, wherein the Board and essential staff will receive a briefing from assigned Assistant Attorney General and General Counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offers including but not limited to:

Appeal of the Texas Medical Association lawsuit against the Board regarding Rule 78.13 Scope of Practice, authorizing certified chiropractors to perform Vestibular-Ocular-Nystagmus testing; and challenge to diagnosis and definitions of musculoskeletal system and subluxation complex.

Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine lawsuit against the Board regarding Rule §78.14, authorizing certified and/or trained chiropractors to utilize the modality of acupuncture in practice.

The Board will reconvene in open session after Executive Session to vote on items considered in Executive Session as necessary.

11.0 CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Board members will have the opportunity to offer motions related to any items discussed in Executive Session.

Consideration of Motions Related to Executive Session.

12.0 FINAL ITEMS.

Call for future items for discussion and/or consideration by the Board.

Future Board meeting dates:

November 16, 2017
February 15, 2018
May 17, 2018

Future Enforcement Committee dates:

November 15, 2017
February 14, 2018
May 16, 2018


Adjournment at: _________________ PM.

Note: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations should contact Mary Feys at 512-305-6901, a minimum of two (2) working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate accommodations can be made.


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Agency Name: Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Legislative
Status: Active
Street Location: 1917 S. IH35
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006222
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Dorothy Gonzales (512) 440-3051
Agenda: AGENDA
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES COMMITTEE MEETING
TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
1917 SOUTH IH-35, BOARD ROOM, AUSTIN, TX
AUGUST 17, 2017 10:00 AM


CALL TO ORDER. (Elvira Reyna, Chair)

1. Roll call and welcome visitors

2. Public comment

DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY ACT ON THE FOLLOWING (AGENDA ITEMS 3-6):
3. Discuss and possibly approve the May 25, 2017, Legislative Committee
Minutes presented by Elvira Reyna, Chair
(Motion Required)
4. Summary of 85th legislative session activities and Special Session presented by David Howell, P.E.
(Report)

5. Issues for future consideration and schedule next committee meeting

6. ADJOURN

The Committee may meet in closed session on any agenda item listed above as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Tex. Govt. Code Ann. Chapter 551.


Note: In accordance with Attorney General Opinion No. GA-0957, dated July 27, 2012, this is notification that some Board members who are not members of the Legislative Committee may be present at this Committee meeting, and thereby create a quorum of the full Board. Board members other than the Legislative Committee members are not authorized to deliberate or vote on matters before the Legislative Committee. All matters reported out of this Committee will be presented to the full Board for deliberation and possible action.


Individuals needing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Texas Board of Professional Engineers at (512) 440-7723, in a timely manner.



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Agency Name: Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 1917 S. IH35
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006223
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Dorothy Gonzales (512) 440-3051
Agenda: AGENDA
REGULAR QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING
TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
SOUTH INTERSTATE 35
AUSTIN, TX 78741
August 17, 2017 10:30 AM



Call to Order. (Daniel O. Wong, Ph.D., P.E., Presiding Officer)
1. Roll Call and Welcome Visitors
2. Public Comment
3. Consent Agenda
(The following items may be acted upon under Consent Agenda and are marked with an asterisk* on the Regular Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda)
(Motion Required)
May 24, 2017, Licensing Committee Minutes (See agenda item #7)
May 24, 2017, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, National Council of Examination for Engineering & Surveying Training Minutes (See agenda item #4)
May 25, 2017, Enforcement Committee Minutes (See agenda item #5)
May 25, 2017, Legislative Committee Minutes (See agenda item #8)
May 25, 2017, Regular Quarterly Board Meeting Minutes (See agenda item #6)
Administrative Reports, Outstanding Administrative Penalties, Dismissed Cases, Violation Terminated Cases, Voluntary Compliance Cases (See agenda item #17)
Licensing Applications. (See agenda item #22)
Discuss and Possibly Approve Board Minutes:
4. *(Consent Agenda) May 24, 2017, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, National Council of Examination for Engineering & Surveying Training Minutes
5. *(Consent Agenda) May 25, 2017, Enforcement Committee Minutes
6. *(Consent Agenda) Discuss and possibly approve minutes of the May 25, 2017,
Regular Quarterly Board Meeting
Discuss and Possibly Accept Committee Minutes:
7. *(Consent Agenda) May 25, 2017, Licensing Committee Minutes
8. *(Consent Agenda) May 25, 2017, Legislative Committee Minutes
Discuss and Possibly Act on the following agenda items (10-24):
9. Board Members Activity Reports
(Report submitted in accordance with §131.11 (g))

Ballí
Kannappan
Nejad
Norwood
Reyna
Summers
Womack
Wong

10. Advisory Members Activity Reports
(Report)

Gonzalez
Guerra
Nadkarni

11. Finance and Budget presented by Jeff Mutscher

FY17 3rd Quarter Budget (Report)
FY18 Budget and Fees (Motion Required)
 
Discuss and Possibly Act on Issues Regarding Committee Reports or Items on the Committee Agendas:
12. Licensing Committee meeting
summary (August 16, 2017) presented by Dr. Sina Nejad, P.E., Chair
Personal Appearances from Licensing Applicants:
(Motion required on all personal interviews)
Arthur Godwin
Saul Balcazar Jr.
Zachary Neil Grosel
Robert G. Hermosillo
LaTonya Sharie Johnson
Daniel Nathan Karpen
Matthew Raymond Kelly
Robert Joseph Ontko
Timothy, Mayberry
Discuss and possibly approve the Policy regarding
Personal Appearance process (Motion Required) presented by David Howell, P.E.
13. Policy Advisory Opinion (August 17, 2017) presented by Kyle Womack, P.E., Chair
Discuss and possibly approve the request for an advisory opinion
EAOR 43 Policy Advisory Request Regarding a Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licensed inspector providing an opinion on a residential foundation and its relation to the practice of engineering (Motion Required) presented by Dave Daigle, P.E.
14. Legislative Committee Meeting summary (August 17, 2017) presented by Elvira Reyna, Chair
Summary of Legislative and Special sessions presented by David Howell, P.E.
(Report)
15. Nominating Committee Meeting (August 17, 2017) presented by Daniel O. Wong, Ph.D., P.E., Chair
2018 Officer Slate (Motion Required)
Renew Advisory Members Contract for Fiscal Year 2018 (Motion Required)
Edmundo Gonzalez Jr., P.E., R.L.P.S.
Jose Guerra, P.E.
Govind Nadkarni, P.E.
Discuss and Possibly Act on Reports or Items reported by the Executive Director:
16. Executive Directors Report..................................................................................presented by Lance Kinney, Ph.D., P.E.
Daily Activity Report (Report)
IH 35 Expansion (Update)
Strategic Plan/Journey Towards Excellence (JTE)(Update)
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Annual
Meeting-August 22-26, 2017 (NCEES)
Outreach (Report)
Draft Plan for Regional Advisory Meetings (Update)
Beaumont
Midland
Kudos
Discuss and Possibly Act on Enforcement/Disciplinary Matters:
17. *(Consent Agenda) Administrative Reports, Outstanding Administrative Penalties,
Case Pending Status Report, Dismissed Cases, Violation Terminated Cases,
Voluntary Compliance Cases presented by Dave Daigle, P.E.
Report to full Board pursuant to Board rule §139.21
18. Agreed Board Order presented by Dave Daigle, P.E.
(Motion Required)
Practice Violations
1. AARC Environmental, Inc. (Norwood-recused)
2. Stephen Paul Blake, P.E. (Kannappan-recused)
3. Civil Engineering Consultants, Inc. (Norwood-recused)
4. Ludi Design (Kannappan-recused)

19. Consent Orders presented by Dave Daigle, P.E.
(Motion Required)
Informal Reprimands (In accordance with Board Rule 139.31(b) individual names are not listed)
1. D-37169
2. D-37093
3. D-37150
4. D-37023
Non-Practice Violations
5. Wei Xiang Fung, P.E. D-36930
6. Kenneth H. Lloyd, Jr., P.E. (Inactive) D-37016
7. James David Peel, P.E. D-37015
8. Street Hamilton Schellhase, P.E. D-36983
Practice Violations
9. Phillip John Barnett, P.E. D-36513
10. Gordon Lynn Duncan, P.E. D-37055
11. Eric Gerard Russek, P.E. D-36677
Firm Registration
12. GPM Engineering B-37208
20. SOAH Final Board Order presented by Morgen Cuming, J.D.
(Motion Required)
Intex Builders, Inc. Case B-35836 [SOAH Docket No. 460-17-3288]
Thai Huynh, P.E. Case D-36898 [SOAH Docket No. 460-17-4404]
21. Consideration of appropriate sanction for Texas Board of Professional Engineers
v. Raghunath Dass, P.E., License No. 90119, SOAH Docket No. 460-12-3264,
on remand by trial court
This agenda item may be considered under Executive Session in accordance to the Open Meeting
Act, Govt. Code A. Chapter 551.071, Consultation with Attorney.
(Possible Motion)
Discuss and Possibly Act on Licensing Applications requiring board ruling:
22. *(Consent Agenda) Licensing Applications............................presented by Rick Strong, P.E.
Vote or Reconfirm Votes Pursuant to Board Rule §133.87:
Approved for Exams
Approved for Licensure
Firms Approved
Waivers FE
Waivers---PE
Not Approved for Licensure
Discuss and Possibly Act on Other Matters
23. Issues from the Board member to consider for next scheduled Board Meeting

24. Adjourn.

The Board may meet in closed session on any agenda item listed above as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Tex. Govt. Code Ann. Chapter 551.




Individuals needing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Texas Board of professional Engineers at (512) 440-7723, in a timely manner.


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Agency Name: Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:15 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Nominating
Status: Active
Street Location: 1917 S. IH35
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006221
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Dorothy Gonzales (512) 440-3051
Agenda: AGENDA
NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETING
TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
1917 SOUTH IH-35, BOARD ROOM, AUSTIN, TX 78741
AUGUST 17, 2017 10:15 A.M.


CALL TO ORDER (Daniel O. Wong, Ph.D., P.E., Chair)

1. Roll call and welcome visitors. presented by Daniel O. Wong, Ph.D., P.E., Chair

2. Public comment presented by Daniel O. Wong, Ph.D., P.E., Chair

3. Discuss and possibly act on the nomination of officers
for Fiscal Year 2018 presented by Daniel O. Wong, Ph.D., P.E., Chair
(Motion Required)

4. Discuss and possibly act on the renewal contract of current
Advisory Board Members for
Fiscal Year 2018 presented by Daniel O. Wong, Ph.D., P.E., Chair
Edmundo Gonzalez, Jr., P.E., R.L.P.S.
Jose I Guerra, P.E.
Govind Nadkarni, P.E.

5. Adjourn Daniel O. Wong, Ph.D., P.E.




The Board may meet in closed session on any agenda item listed above as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Tex. Govt. Code Ann. Chapter 551.

Note: In accordance with Attorney General Opinion No. GA-0957, dated July 27, 2012, this is notification that some Board members who are not members of the Nominating Committee may be present at this Committee meeting, and thereby create a quorum of the full Board. Board members other than the Nominating Committee members are not authorized to deliberate or vote on matters before the Nominating Committee. All matters reported out of this Committee will be presented to the full Board for deliberation and possible action.



Individuals needing special accommodation should contact the Texas Board of Professional Engineers at (512) 440-7723, in a timely manner.



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Agency Name: Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Policy Advisory Opinion Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1917 S. IH35
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006219
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Dorothy Gonzales (512) 440-3051
Agenda: AGENDA
POLICY ADVISORY OPINION COMMITTEE MEETING
TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
1917 IH-35 SOUTH, BOARD ROOM
AUSTIN, TEXAS
August 17, 2017 9:00 am

CALL TO ORDER. (Kyle Womack, P.E., Chair)
1. Roll call and welcome visitors

2. Public comment

DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY ACT ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (AGENDA ITEMS 3-6):
3. Discuss and possibly accept the request for an advisory opinion
EAOR 43 Policy Advisory Request Regarding a Texas Real Estate
Commission (TREC) licensed inspector providing an opinion on a residential
foundation and its relation to the practice of engineering presented by Dave Daigle, P.E.
(Motion Required)

4. Report on review of Policy Advisory Opinions after the
the Legislative Session presented by Dave Daigle, P.E.
(Report)

5. Issues for consideration and schedule next meeting

6. ADJOURN.

The committee may meet in closed session on any agenda item listed above as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Tex. Govt. Code Ann. Chapter 551.


Note: In accordance with Attorney General Opinion No. GA-0957, dated July 27, 2012, this is notification that some Board members who are not members of the Policy Advisory Opinion Committee may be present at this Committee meeting, and thereby create a quorum of the full Board. Board members other than the Policy Advisory Opinion Committee members are not authorized to deliberate or vote on matters before the Policy Advisory Opinion Committee. All matter reported out of this Committee will be presented to the full Board for deliberation and possible action.


Individuals needing special accommodation should contact the Texas Board of Professional Engineers at (512) 440-7723, in a timely manner.


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Agency Name: Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1917 S. IH35
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006257
Submit Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Dorothy Gonzales (512) 440-3051
Agenda: AGENDA
REGULAR QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING
TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
SOUTH INTERSTATE 35
AUSTIN, TX 78741
August 17, 2017 10:30 AM



Call to Order. (Daniel O. Wong, Ph.D., P.E., Presiding Officer)
1. Roll Call and Welcome Visitors
2. Public Comment
3. Consent Agenda
(The following items may be acted upon under Consent Agenda and are marked with an asterisk* on the Regular Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda)
(Motion Required)
May 24, 2017, Licensing Committee Minutes (See agenda item #7)
May 24, 2017, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, National Council of Examination for Engineering & Surveying Training Minutes (See agenda item #4)
May 25, 2017, Enforcement Committee Minutes (See agenda item #5)
May 25, 2017, Legislative Committee Minutes (See agenda item #8)
May 25, 2017, Regular Quarterly Board Meeting Minutes (See agenda item #6)
Administrative Reports, Outstanding Administrative Penalties, Dismissed Cases, Violation Terminated Cases, Voluntary Compliance Cases (See agenda item #17)
Licensing Applications. (See agenda item #22)
Discuss and Possibly Approve Board Minutes:
4. *(Consent Agenda) May 24, 2017, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, National Council of Examination for Engineering & Surveying Training Minutes
5. *(Consent Agenda) May 25, 2017, Enforcement Committee Minutes
6. *(Consent Agenda) Discuss and possibly approve minutes of the May 25, 2017,
Regular Quarterly Board Meeting
Discuss and Possibly Accept Committee Minutes:
7. *(Consent Agenda) May 24, 2017, Licensing Committee Minutes
8. *(Consent Agenda) May 25, 2017, Legislative Committee Minutes
Discuss and Possibly Act on the following agenda items (10-24):
9. Board Members Activity Reports
(Report submitted in accordance with §131.11 (g))

Ballí
Kannappan
Nejad
Norwood
Reyna
Summers
Womack
Wong

10. Advisory Members Activity Reports
(Report)

Gonzalez
Guerra
Nadkarni

11. Finance and Budget presented by Jeff Mutscher

FY17 3rd Quarter Budget (Report)
FY18 Budget and Fees (Motion Required)
 
Discuss and Possibly Act on Issues Regarding Committee Reports or Items on the Committee Agendas:
12. Licensing Committee meeting
summary (August 16, 2017) presented by Dr. Sina Nejad, P.E., Chair
Personal Appearances from Licensing Applicants:
(Motion required on all personal interviews)
Arthur Godwin
Saul Balcazar Jr.
Zachary Neil Grosel
Robert G. Hermosillo
LaTonya Sharie Johnson
Daniel Nathan Karpen
Matthew Raymond Kelly
Robert Joseph Ontko
Timothy, Mayberry
Discuss and possibly approve the Policy regarding
Personal Appearance process (Motion Required) presented by David Howell, P.E.
13. Policy Advisory Opinion (August 17, 2017) presented by Kyle Womack, P.E., Chair
Discuss and possibly approve the request for an advisory opinion
EAOR 43 Policy Advisory Request Regarding a Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licensed inspector providing an opinion on a residential foundation and its relation to the practice of engineering (Motion Required) presented by Dave Daigle, P.E.
14. Legislative Committee Meeting summary (August 17, 2017) presented by Elvira Reyna, Chair
Summary of Legislative and Special sessions presented by David Howell, P.E.
(Report)
15. Nominating Committee Meeting (August 17, 2017) presented by Daniel O. Wong, Ph.D., P.E., Chair
2018 Officer Slate (Motion Required)
Renew Advisory Members Contract for Fiscal Year 2018 (Motion Required)
Edmundo Gonzalez Jr., P.E., R.L.P.S.
Jose Guerra, P.E.
Govind Nadkarni, P.E.
Discuss and Possibly Act on Reports or Items reported by the Executive Director:
16. Executive Directors Report..................................................................................presented by Lance Kinney, Ph.D., P.E.
Daily Activity Report (Report)
IH 35 Expansion (Update)
Strategic Plan/Journey Towards Excellence (JTE)(Update)
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Annual
Meeting-August 22-26, 2017 (NCEES)
Outreach (Report)
Draft Plan for Regional Advisory Meetings (Update)
Beaumont
Midland
Kudos
Discuss and Possibly Act on Enforcement/Disciplinary Matters:
17. *(Consent Agenda) Administrative Reports, Outstanding Administrative Penalties,
Case Pending Status Report, Dismissed Cases, Violation Terminated Cases,
Voluntary Compliance Cases presented by Dave Daigle, P.E.
Report to full Board pursuant to Board rule §139.21
18. Agreed Board Order presented by Dave Daigle, P.E.
(Motion Required)
Practice Violations
1. AARC Environmental, Inc. (Norwood-recused)
2. Stephen Paul Blake, P.E. (Kannappan-recused)
3. Civil Engineering Consultants, Inc. (Norwood-recused)
4. Ludi Design (Kannappan-recused)

19. Consent Orders presented by Dave Daigle, P.E.
(Motion Required)
Informal Reprimands (In accordance with Board Rule 139.31(b) individual names are not listed)
1. D-37169
2. D-37093
3. D-37150
4. D-37023
Non-Practice Violations
5. Wei Xiang Fung, P.E. D-36930
6. Kenneth H. Lloyd, Jr., P.E. (Inactive) D-37016
7. James David Peel, P.E. D-37015
8. Street Hamilton Schellhase, P.E. D-36983
Practice Violations
9. Phillip John Barnett, P.E. D-36513
10. Gordon Lynn Duncan, P.E. D-37055
11. Eric Gerard Russek, P.E. D-36677
Firm Registration
12. GPM Engineering B-37208
20. SOAH Final Board Order presented by Morgen Cuming, J.D.
(Motion Required)
Intex Builders, Inc. Case B-35836 [SOAH Docket No. 460-17-3288]
Thai Huynh, P.E. Case D-36898 [SOAH Docket No. 460-17-4404]
21. Consideration of appropriate sanction for Texas Board of Professional Engineers
v. Raghunath Dass, P.E., License No. 90119, SOAH Docket No. 460-12-3264,
on remand by trial court
This agenda item may be considered under Executive Session in accordance to the Open Meeting
Act, Govt. Code A. Chapter 551.071, Consultation with Attorney.
(Possible Motion)
Discuss and Possibly Act on Licensing Applications requiring board ruling:
22. *(Consent Agenda) Licensing Applications............................presented by Rick Strong, P.E.
Vote or Reconfirm Votes Pursuant to Board Rule §133.87:
Approved for Exams
Approved for Licensure
Firms Approved
Waivers FE
Waivers---PE
Not Approved for Licensure
Discuss and Possibly Act on Other Matters
23. Issues from the Board member to consider for next scheduled Board Meeting

24. Adjourn.

The Board may meet in closed session on any agenda item listed above as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Tex. Govt. Code Ann. Chapter 551.




Individuals needing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Texas Board of professional Engineers at (512) 440-7723, in a timely manner.


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Agency Name: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 333 Guadalupe, Ste 2-400A
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006191
Submit Date: 08/08/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Please contact Brenda Skiff, 512-305-7700.
Agenda: BOARD MEETING
AGENDA

August 17, 2017

333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A
Austin, Texas 78701

Pursuant to Tex. Govt Code Ann. §551.127, notice is hereby given that one or more Board members may appear at the scheduled meeting via videoconference, but the Board Chair and a quorum will be physically present in the scheduled location.
Please note that the Board may request input during the meeting from any interested parties or members of the public during its discussion of an agenda item.
Thursday, August 17th, 9:00 a.m.

I. Meeting Called to Order Tim F. Branaman, Ph.D., Chair

II. Public Comments

III. Minutes and Certified Agenda*

IV. Chairs Report Dr. Branaman

A. ASPPB Update
1. Decision Concerning Attendance at Annual Meeting (October 18th-22nd) in Waikoloa, HI*
2. Excerpt from California Board of Psychology Spring Journal Regarding EPPP Step 2
B. Update on Sunset Process
1. Agency Actions Needed Following SACs Report to the 85th Legislature*:
a. the Development of Rule Changes Allowing
LSSPs to Practice in Both Public and Private Schools(to be discussed with the rules)
b. Review of Agency Rules in the Context of the
North Carolina Dental Board case(to be discussed with the rules)
i. Resource Materials for Use When Considering Pathways to Independent Practice LPAs
2. Discussion Concerning Methods for Achieving Active State Supervision without Legislative Changes*
C. Revisions to the Agencys Schedule of Sanctions*
D. Review of Responses from Psychology Department Chairs Regarding a Qualitative Description of the Differences in Training for Masters, Specialists, and Doctoral Degrees (to be considered with the proposed changes to 463.8)
E. Stakeholder Petition to support the TSBEP
F. Discussion Whether to Seek Opinion from Attorney General Regarding Interplay Between Section 501.351(b), Board rule 465.15(a)(4), and Ch. 35 of the Penal Code*
G. Letters from Janice Gloster, dated July 19, 2017 and May 23, 2017, and Chairs Response dated July 24, 2017; and Discussion Regarding Whether Any Changes Need to be Made to TSBEPs HSP Specialty Designation

V. Executive Directors Report Mr. Spinks

A. Operations Update
1. Update on Shared Database Operations
2. Update on Reporting to NPDB
3. Update on Reporting to Texas Attorney Generals
HB300 reporting portal
4. Update on Fingerprint Criminal History Background
Check Program, per Board Rule 463.7
5. Update on Agency Website
B. Budget Update
1. Q3 FY2017 Performance Measures
2. Year-to-Date Financial Report
3. Update on Budget for 2018-19 Biennium
C. Legislation Affecting the Board
D. Discussion Concerning Reciprocity With Other
Jurisdictions Following Sunset and 85th Legislature (to be discussed with the proposed changes to 463.15)
E. Report Following DPS Audit Regarding CHRI
F. Selection of Co-Presenter for TASPs Annual Convention, November 2, 2017*
G. Proposal for Directors and Officers Liability Insurance through SORM*
H. Post-payment Audit by Comptroller of Public Accounts
I. Request for Permission to Enter into MOA with U.S. Army Solder for Life Program*
J. Proposed Newsletter Articles*
K. Policies*
L. Opinion Letters*

VI. Rules Dr. Branaman and Mr. Bielamowicz

A. Proposed Rule Review*

B. Rules for Proposal*
1. 463.1, Types of Licensure
2. 463.11, Licensed Psychologist
3. 463.13, Requirements for Licensed Out-of-State Applicants
4. 463.15, Oral Examination (repeal)
5. 463.27, Temporary License for Persons Licensed in Other States
6. 463.29, Reciprocity Agreements with Other Jurisdictions
7. 463.30, Licensing for Military Service Members, Veterans and Spouses
8. 469.7, Persons with Criminal Backgrounds
9. 473.2, Examination Fees (Non-Refundable)
10. 473.7, Penalties (repeal)

B. Rules for Adoption*
Rules being considered for adoption may be adopted, withdrawn, or re-proposed with changes based upon comments received.
1. 461.9, Conflicts of Interest and Recusals
2. 461.14, Conflict Between Laws and Board Rules
3. 463.1, Types of Licensure
4. 463.5, Application File Requirements
5. 463.8, Licensed Psychological Associate
6. 463.14, Written Examinations
7. 463.28, Emergency Limited Temporary License
(repeal)
8. 463.30, Licensing for Military Service Members,
Veterans and Spouses
9. 465.1, Definitions
10. 465.2, Supervision
11. 465.3, Providers of Psychological Services
12. 465.6, Listings, Public Statements and
Advertisements, Solicitations, and Specialty Titles
13. 465.11, Informed Consent
14. 465.16, Evaluation, Assessment, Testing, and
Reports
15. 465.19, Teaching (repeal)
16. 465.22, Psychological Records, Test Data and Test
Protocols
17. 465.38, Psychological Services for Public Schools
18. 469.1, Timeliness of Complaints
19. 469.9, Complaints Alleging Violations of Court Orders

VII. Enforcement Matters and Report from General Counsel

Enforcement Staff:
A. Review Dismissal for Board Ratification*
B. Status Reports
C. Changes to Projected Time Schedules
D. Upcoming ISC Panels*

General Counsel:
E. Agreed Order Ratifications*
F. American Academy of Implant Dentistry, et al v. Texas State Board of Dental Examiners

VIII. Compliance Ms. Black

A. Review of Compliance with Agreed Orders

IX. Jurisprudence Examination Committee Dr. Mock and Ms.
Black

A. No New Matters to Report

X. Oral Examination Dr. Fletcher

A. Report from July Oral Exam
B. Discussion Regarding Future of Oral Exam* (to be discussed with the rules)

XI. Applications Committee Ms. Campbell and Dr. Fletcher

A. No New Matters to Report

XII. Personnel Committee Dr. Palomares

A. Request by Executive Director for Increase in Annual Salary* (to be discussed in Executive Session)
B. Personnel Changes Within the Agency

XIII. Future Issues and Other Requested Agenda Items

A. Requests from Board Members for Future Agenda Items

XIV. Executive Session

A. To seek legal advice pursuant to Tex. Govt Code Ann. §551.071 on legal issues raised during the meeting, including:

1. Cause No. D-1-GN-17-003671, Grothues v. TSBEP, 98th District Court, Travis County, Texas
B. To seek legal advice pursuant to Tex. Govt Code Ann. §551.071, and to review evidence or information in connection with a recommendation for temporary suspension of a licensee pursuant to Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §501.402 and 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Pt. 21, §469.6.

C. To deliberate and discuss personnel matters pursuant to Tex. Govt Code Ann. §551.074.

XV. Action on matters considered in executive session, if necessary.

XVI. Meeting Adjourned


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Agency Name: Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley Board
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: WSBV Executive Committee In Lieu of Board Meeting
Status: Active
Street Location: 3991 E 29th St
City Location: Bryan
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006254
Submit Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Vicki Wilkins @ Vicki.Wilkins@bvcog.org or 979-595-2801 x2010
Agenda: Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley Board
Executive Committee Meeting In Lieu of Board Meeting
Thursday, August 17, 2017 @ 12:00 PM
Center for Regional Services
Board Room
3991 East 29th, Bryan, Texas

AGENDA

I. Call Meeting to Order/Introductions Robert Orzabal
II. Introductions/Conflict of Interest/Mileage Forms Robert Orzabal
III. Review of June 2017 Minutes Robert Orzabal
IV. Financial Report Trish Buck
Discussion/Action
V. Consent Agenda Robert Orzabal
A. Recommend Approval of FY18 Community Health Worker
Integrated Education Training (IET) Contract up to $60,000.00
B. Recommend Approval to Add Supplemental Funds of $18,456.18
To FY18 Region 6 ESC Adult Education and Literacy Program
Service Contract
C. Recommend Approval to Award Serco FY 18 Contract for
Workforce Services up to $3,106,547.00 And Child care Services
up $5,983,653.00
D. Recommend Approval to Designate Up to $189,720 of Workforce
Innovations & Opportunity Act (WIOA)Dislocated Funding for
WIOA Adults
E. Recommend Approval to Modify Child Care Priority Group Policy
F. Recommend Approval to Modify WIOA Targeted Occupations
List By Adding Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Hospitality
Management and Certified Customer Service Representative
G. Recommend Approval of Authorization to Release a Request for Proposal (RFP) For Workforce Innovations & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Out of School Youth (OSY) Training Up to $299,000.00
H. Recommend Approval of Modification of Choices Services Delivery Policy
I. Recommend Authorization to Purchase Automation Equipment
Up to $105,794.00
VI. Regular Agenda:
A. Executive Directors Report Tom Wilkinson
1. Annual Meeting September 21 at noon
No September Board Meeting
2. Teacher Externship and Summer Earn & Learn Update
3. Update on Burleson, Grimes and Leon Initiatives
4. Oct 18, 2017 Eighth Graders Youth to Career Fair
VII. Executive Committee Robert Orzabal
A. Recommend Ratification of FY 18 Board Officer Election Results
VIII. Planning Committee Nick Gilley A. Performance
B. Board Monthly Monitoring
IX. Finance Committee Robert Orzabal A. Recommend Approval of FY 18 Workforce Solutions
Board Budget
X. Adjourn/Evaluations Robert Orzabal
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Agency Name: Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley Board
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 3991 E 29th St
City Location: Bryan
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006253
Submit Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Vicki Wilkins @ Vicki.Wilkins@bvcog.org or 979-595-2801 x2010
Agenda: Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley Board
Board Meeting
Thursday, August 17, 2017 @ 12:00 PM
Center for Regional Services
Board Room
3991 East 29th, Bryan, Texas

AGENDA

I. Call Meeting to Order/Introductions Robert Orzabal
II. Introductions/Conflict of Interest/Mileage Forms Robert Orzabal
III. Review of June 2017 Minutes Robert Orzabal
IV. Financial Report Trish Buck
Discussion/Action
V. Consent Agenda Robert Orzabal
A. Recommend Approval of FY18 Community Health Worker
Integrated Education Training (IET) Contract up to $60,000.00
B. Recommend Approval to Add Supplemental Funds of $18,456.18
To FY18 Region 6 ESC Adult Education and Literacy Program
Service Contract
C. Recommend Approval to Award Serco FY 18 Contract for Workforce
Services up to $3,106,547.00 And Child care Services up $5,983,653.00
D. Recommend Approval to Designate Up to $189,720 of Workforce
Innovations & Opportunity Act (WIOA)Dislocated Funding for WIOA
Adults
E. Recommend Approval to Modify Child Care Priority Group Policy
F. Recommend Approval to Modify WIOA Targeted Occupations
List By Adding Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Hospitality
Management and Certified Customer Service Representative
G. Recommend Approval of Authorization to Release a Request for Proposal (RFP) For Workforce Innovations & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Out of School Youth (OSY) Training Up to $299,000.00
H. Recommend Approval of Modification of Choices Services Delivery Policy
I. Recommend Authorization to Purchase Automation Equipment Up to $105,794.00
VI. Regular Agenda:
A. Executive Directors Report Tom Wilkinson
1. Annual Meeting September 21 at noon
No September Board Meeting
2. Teacher Externship and Summer Earn & Learn Update
3. Update on Burleson, Grimes and Leon Initiatives
4. Oct 18, 2017 Eighth Graders Youth to Career Fair
VII. Executive Committee Robert Orzabal
A. Recommend Ratification of FY 18 Board Officer Election Results
VIII. Planning Committee Nick Gilley A. Performance
B. Board Monthly Monitoring
IX. Finance Committee Robert Orzabal A. Recommend Approval of FY 18 Workforce Solutions
Board Budget
X. Adjourn/Evaluations Robert Orzabal

A Proud Partner of Americas Job Center Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-impaired customers may contact Relay Texas: 800-735-2989 (TTY) and 711 (Voice) and 979-595-2180. Equal opportunity is the law.


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Agency Name: Workforce Solutions Borderplex
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: General Board Meeting
Status: Active
Street Location: 300 East Main, First Floor, Yost Room
City Location: El Paso, Texas 79901
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006279
Submit Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Abigail Ruiz 915-887-2246 abigail.ruiz@borderplexjobs.com
Agenda: General Board Meeting

Date: Thursday, August 17, 2017

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Location: Workforce Solutions Borderplex, Inc. Downtown Workforce Center,
300 East Main, First Floor, Yost Room, El Paso, Texas 79901

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER AND NOTE OF ATTENDANCE

A.) Introduction of New Board Member

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. MOMENT OF SILENCE

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public shall have the opportunity to address the Board within the jurisdiction of the Board. The comments are limited to no more than three (3) minutes per subject, regardless of the number of those wishing to speak. Anyone desiring to address the Board under Public Comment must submit a Request to Speak form prior to the meeting. There can be no deliberation by Board members, and no action taken, on issues or items raised during Public Comment, unless the issue or item is covered by a posted agenda item.

V. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
The following consent agenda items are slated for action without discussion, unless a request for discussion is made by a Board Member.

Item 5.1: Approval of the General Board Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2017 as prepared and presented (Leo A. Duran Sr., Board Chair)

Item 5.2: Acceptance of the update on monitoring activities report for the period ending August 15, 2017 (Janell Casarez, Technical Assistance and Audit Compliance Supervisor)
Item 5.3: There are no contracts over $250,000 executed for the period of May 15, 2017 to August 15, 2017 (Anna Apodaca, Procurement and Contracts Manager)

VI. REGULAR AGENDA- ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION


Item 6.1: Discussion and action to approve the financial reallocation as recommended by staff and to accept the Financial Report for the period through June 2017 (Rosalba Ortiz, Comptroller)

Item 6.2: Discussion and Action to accept the FY 2018 Board Operating and Program Budget. (Joyce Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Rosalba Ortiz, Comptroller)

Item 6.3: Discussion and Action to negotiate and execute the following contract renewals effective October 1, 2017 for one year. Total for each contract to be finalized upon determination of carry-over funds plus new fiscal year allocations (Leila Melendez, Chief Operating Officer and Anna Apodaca, Procurement and Contracts Manager)

a) YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region approximately $20,057,195 for child care services. Option to renew 3rd year of 4-year contract.
b) ManpowerGroup approximately $2,344,838 for business, recruitment, and Employment Services and Call Center. Option to renew 2nd year of 4-year contract.
c) Dynamic Workforce Solutions approximately $5,014,681 for Workforce Center Operator Services, Youth Services, and Resource Center Services. Option to renew 2nd year of 4-year contract.

Item 6.4: Discussion and Action on the appointment of a Nominating Committee within the Board of Directors to select the slate of nominees for Officers to the Board of Directors for 2018-2020 (Leo A. Duran Sr., Board Chair)

Nominating Committee Consists of:
1. Board Chairperson
2. Past Board Chairperson
3. One Member of Executive Committee who is not a current officer (i.e., Committee Chair)
4. Non-Executive Committee Member, representing Private Sector
5. Non-Executive Committee Member, representing Non-Private Sector

Item 6.5: Discussion and action on the assignment of new board member to a committee (Leo A. Duran Sr., Board Chair)
6.5.1: Dan Dunlap

VII. REGULAR AGENDA- ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Information items are not posted for action, but may be discussed by the Board during the meeting. The presentation of informational items will normally be limited to five minutes per item. However, additional time may be granted by the Board for information items that merit additional time or need further discussion.

Item 7.1: PCG Asset Map Presentation (Natalie Littlefield, Program Specialist and Molly McMullan and Tom Kavanagh, Public Consulting Group)

Item 7.2: Operations report and update on TWC Contracted Performance Measures for the period ending June 2017 (Leila Melendez, Chief Operating Officer)

Item 7.3: CEO Report [Annual Board Meeting and Strategic Retreat, TWC Annual Conference] (Joyce Wilson, CEO)

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR NOTIFICATION ONLY
Committee reports are not posted for action, but Committee items which are reported on may be discussed by the Board during the meeting. The presentation of committee reports will normally be limited to five minutes per item. However, additional time may be granted by the Board for committee report issues that merit additional time or need further discussion.

Item 8.1: Executive Committee Report July 26, 2017 meeting
(Leo A. Duran, Sr., Board Chair)

Item 8.2: Education and Youth Committee Report June 30, 2017 meeting
(Dr. William Serrata, Committee Chair)

Item 8.3: Economic Development Committee Report June 21, 2017 meeting
(Lydia Nesbitt-Arronte, Committee Chair)

Item 8.4: Employment Committee Report June 21, 2017 meeting
(Grace Munoz, Committee Chair)

IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board may vote to enter Executive Session or a closed private session without public attendance to take up the following item(s) in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. No voting may take place in Executive Session. Any possible course of action discussed by the Board in Executive Session must be taken up and voted on in the open, public session.

Item 9.1: Discussion regarding personnel matters (551.074 of the Texas Government Code)

Item 9.2: Discussion regarding personnel, possible claims or litigation matters, or other matters requiring advice of legal counsel (551.071 of the Texas Government Code)

Item 9.3: Discussion regarding pending or threatened litigation (551.071 of the Texas Government Code)

X. ADJOURN

REMINDER: Prior to the discussion of Action Items, Board Members must declare any possible Conflict of Interest, and then abstain from discussing and voting on that issue; abstentions will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations should contact Abigail Ruiz at (915) 887-2246, two (2) working days prior to the meeting, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Pursuant to § 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder license holder with a concealed handgun) and § 30.07, Penal Code, (trespass by holder license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed or openly carried handgun.


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Agency Name: Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 07:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 708 W. St. Peter Street
City Location: Stanton
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006381
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: None
Agenda:
Notice of Regular Board Meeting of the
Board of Directors
Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District


Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the above named Board will be held on Thursday, the 17th day of August, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the PBUWCD Office, 708 W. St. Peter St., Stanton, Texas. During the meeting, the Board reserves the right to go into executive session for any of the purposes authorized under the Texas Open Meeting Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, for any item on this agenda or as otherwise authorized by law.
The Board may change the order in which one or more of the meeting items are considered.


REGULAR BOARD MEETING



1.The President will call the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2.Public Comment (Limit 3 minutes).

3.The Board will consider approval of the minutes of the board meeting of July 20, 2017.

4.The Board will hear a report on the Education Coordinator's monthly activities.

5.The Board will consider approval of travel vouchers for the Board Members, Manager and eligible staff.

6.The Board will consider approval of a report from the manager on the financial status of the PBUWCD and of the bills incurred by the District since the last Board meeting.

7.The Board will consider and take action to adopt a budget for 2017-2018.

8.The Board will consider and take action to set the proposed tax rate for 2017.

9.The Board will consider approval of applications, extensions, and amended permits received since the last board meeting.

10.The Board will review and consider approval of the Investment Policy of the District.

11.Manager's Report

12.Adjourn


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Agency Name: Central Texas Council of Governments
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Executive Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 2180 N. Main Street
City Location: Belton
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006296
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Carmen Lim (254)770-2235 carmen.lim@ctcog.org
Agenda: Executive Committee Meeting
2180 North Main, Belton, Texas
Thursday, August 17, 2017
12:00 PM

AGENDA
Call to Order & Oath of Office

CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes: June 22, 2017
Expenditure Report, June 2017

ACTION ITEM
Resolution 08-17-ES01 Criminal Justice Program 421 Grant Funds
Resolution 08-17-HAP01 Housing Fiscal Year Section 8 Management Assessment

REPORTS
Area Agency on Aging Kerry Fillip, Director
*NARC Medium Metro Achievement Award for Veterans Directed Health Care Program

Planning & Regional Services Carter Thompson, Director
Housing Katie Anderson, Director

Workforce Development Board Susan Kamas, Workforce Board Executive Director

Workforce Centers Jerry Haisler, Workforce Center Director

Executive Directors Report Jim Reed, AICP, Executive Director, CTCOG
*JLUS-Implementation
*Legislative Update
*Municipal Training
*Executive Committee Board Member Vacancies

ADJOURN


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Agency Name: North Central Texas Council of Governments
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 02:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Public Meeting
Status: Active
Street Location: 616 Six Flags Drive, Centerpoint II
City Location: Arlington
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005702
Submit Date: 07/24/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Carli Baylor cbaylor@nctcog.org, 817-608-2365
Agenda: Thursday, August 17, 2017
2:30 PM
North Central Texas
Council of Governments
616 Six Flags Drive
Arlington, TX 76011

For anyone wanting to ride transit to the public meeting, NCTCOG will offer a free connection to the meeting upon request on a first-come, first-served basis. To request a free roundtrip ride between NCTCOG and the Trinity
Railway Express CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, contact Carli Baylor at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at
817-608-2365 or cbaylor@nctcog.org.

For special accommodations due to a disability or language translation, contact Carli Baylor at 817-608-2365 or
cbaylor@nctcog.org at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Reasonable accommodations will be made. Para ajustes
especiales por discapacidad o para interpretación de idiomas, llame al 817-608-2365 o por email: cbaylor@nctcog.org con 72 horas (mínimo) previas a la junta. Se harán las adaptaciones razonables.

COTTON BELT REGIONAL PASSENGER RAIL UPDATE
Transit recommendations from the Mobility 2035 transportation plan for the North Central Texas region included regional rail service from southwest Fort Worth to Plano. NCTCOG staff will provide background information on the Cotton Belt passenger rail project that will extend from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Plano as well as an overview of the innovative financing process essential to the delivery of the project.

OTHER INFORMATION TO BE HIGHLIGHTED:
REGIONAL SMOKING VEHICLE PROGRAM (RSVP) CELEBRATES
10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
To help improve air quality in our region, the RSVP has allowed North Central Texans to anonymously report vehicle emitting visible smoke and pollution since 2007. We provide educational material and information on possible financial assistance to repair and replace the vehicle. Learn more at www.smokingvehicle.net.


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Agency Name: Rio Grande Council of Governments
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Far West Texas Water Planning Group - Region E
Status: Active
Street Location: 100 E. Broadway St.
City Location: Van Horn
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006035
Submit Date: 08/04/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Marisa Quintanilla, RGCOG Regional Services Director
Agenda: Individuals with special needs may contact our office five (5) working days prior to the meeting date to request special accommodations.



AGENDA

FAR WEST TEXAS WATER PLANNING GROUP REGION E
RECOMMENDATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, August 17, 2017
10:00 a.m. CDT
100 E. Broadway St.
Van Horn, TX 79855



1. Welcome Chairman Reyes

2. Review and approve the Meeting Minutes for the Executive Committee meeting held on January 19, 2017

3. Review and approve the Meeting Minutes for the Executive Committee meeting held on May 18, 2017

4. Review and approve the FY 2018-2019 Administrative Cost Agreement for the Far West Texas Water Plan

5. Review Task 10-Public Participation and Plan Adoption, Other Activities 19 Eligible Other Expenses (c) and Ineligible Expenses (g)

6. LBG-Guyton update on selecting municipal WUGs and sub-WUGs, for the submittal to TWDB by September 1, 2017.

7. LGB-Guyton update mining and non-municipal water demand projections

8. LBG-Guyton update on Regional Water Planning

9. Information item: El Paso Water Resources & Conservation Symposium held on July 14, 2017

10. Adjourn

For additional information contact Omar L. Martinez, Rio Grande Council of Governments, 8037 Lockheed Drive, Suite 100, El Paso, Texas 79925. Phone (915)533-0998 ext. 137, fax (915)532-9385, email: omarm@riocog.org


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Agency Name: Rio Grande Council of Governments
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Far West Texas Water Planning Group - Region E
Status: Active
Street Location: 100 E. Broadway St.
City Location: Van Horn
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006036
Submit Date: 08/04/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Marisa Quintanilla, RGCOG Regional Services Director
Agenda: AGENDA
FAR WEST TEXAS WATER PLANNING GROUP REGION E
MEETING
Thursday, August 17, 2017
1:30 p.m. CDT
100 E. Broadway St.
Van Horn, TX 79855

To discuss and take action as appropriate on the following items:

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum

Consent Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes of the FWTWPG meeting May 18, 2017
3. Financial Report

Regular Agenda
4. Recognition of Guests and Designated Alternates

5. Member Updates

6. FY 2018-2019 Administrative Cost Agreement for the Far West Texas Water Plan

7. LBG-Guyton - Update on Regional Water Planning Schedule

8. LBG-Guyton Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action to select municipal WUGs and sub-WUGs, for submittal to TWDB by September 1, 2017.

9. LBG-Guyton Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action to approve the mining water demand projections

10. Review and discuss draft non-municipal water demand projections

11. TWDB Updates - Thomas Barnett, TWDB Project Manager

12. Water Planning 101 - Thomas Barnett, TWDB Project Manager, and LBG-Guyton, Planning Group Consultant



13. Information item: El Paso Water Resources & Conservation Symposium held on July 14, 2017

14. Discuss and consider a date for next regular meeting

15. Adjourn



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Agency Name: South Texas Development Council
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: South Texas Interoperable Communications Governance Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 200 E 7th St # 138
City Location: Zapata
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006384
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Lupita Trinidad Homeland Security Planner South Texas Development Council Homeland Security Planning Program Emergency Management Planning Office: 956-722-3995 Ext. 20 Fax: 956-722-2670 Email: lupita.trinidad@stdc.cog.tx.us
Agenda: SOUTH TEXAS REGION 19
COMMUNICATIONS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017 AT 9:00AM
ZAPATA COUNTY COURTHOUSE
EOC ROOM 2ND FLOOR
U.S. HWY 83 IN ZAPATA, TEXAS

DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or services are to contact Lupita Trinidad at (956) 722-3995 at least one working day prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The accessible entrance and accessible parking spaces are located at the main entrance, on the east side of the building.

Out of consideration for all attendees of the COMMUNICATIONS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE meetings, please turn off all cellular phones and pagers, or place on inaudible signal. Thank you for your consideration.


A G E N D A

17-10 CALL TO ORDER

17-11 ROLL CALL

17-12 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM MEETING HELD ON JUNE 27, 2017.

17-13 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CONNECTIVITY WITH BORDER PATROL COMMUNICATIONS.

17-14 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT ASST. CHIEF F. GARCIA AND JUAN C. PRUNEDA AS ACCESS MANAGERS TO STDC SYSTEM KEY.

17-15 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO STICGC CHARTER.

17-16 OTHER ITEMS

17-17 ADJOURN


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Agency Name: Education Service Center, Region 7
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1909 N. Longview St.
City Location: Kilgore
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006262
Submit Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Elizabeth Abernethy, Executive Director, 903.988.6711
Agenda: Call to Order;
Consideration of Minutes of Meeting of Board of Directors on June 15, 2017;
Consideration of Financial Matters for Periods Ending June 30, 2017 and July 31, 2017;
Consideration of Local Budgets for 2017-2018;
Consideration to Reserve Committed Fund Balance;
Consideration of Interlocal Agreements;
Consideration of ESC Policy Update 22;
Consideration of Disposition of (3) Head Start Modular buildings for Rains/Franklin Counties;
Consideration of Head Start Policy;
Consideration of Revisions to Region 7 ESC DEA(LOCAL) Policy;
Executive Director Reports:
-State/Federal Grants & Contracts, 2017-2018;
-Head Start Program Reports
Adjourn


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Agency Name: Education Service Center, Region 12
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Board of Directors
Status: Active
Street Location: 2101 W. Loop 340
City Location: Waco
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006259
Submit Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Meeting?: Yes
Additional Information From: Dr. Jerry Maze or Tara Dillard @ 254-297-1201
Agenda: 1. Call to Order
2. Discuss and Consider Approval of Minutes of June 15, 2017 Meeting
3. Discuss and Consider Approval of Financial Reports
A. Bills Paid as of May 31, 2017
B. Bills Paid as of June 30, 2017
C. Board Report as of June 2017
D. Interest Earnings Report
E. Cash Flow
4. Discuss and Consider Approval of Audit Engagement Letter for 2017-2018
5. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Employee Compensation Plan 2017-2018
6. Discuss and Consider Approval of Original Annual Operating Budget for 2017-2018
7. Discuss and Review ESC Localized Policy Update 22 (Legal) Policies and Discuss
and Consider Approval of ESC Localized Policy Manual Update 22 (Local) Policies
8. Discuss and Review DEB Local Updates
9. Discuss and Consider Purchase of Service from Imagine Learning for District
Literacy Services
10. Discuss Facilities Update Plan
11. Discuss Building 3 Construction Project
12. Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code (Sec. 551.074)
13. Receive Personnel Report
14. Receive Informational Reports
A. Refinance of Mortgage Loan
B. TASA/TASB Conference - Dallas - October 6-8
C. AESA Conference - San Antonio- November 30-December 2, 2017
D. Legislative Update


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Agency Name: Education Service Center, Region 14
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Board of Directors
Status: Active
Street Location: 1850 State Hwy 351
City Location: Abilene
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006263
Submit Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Melissa Morales; Region 14 Education Service Center; 1850 State Hwy 351, Abilene, TX 79601
Agenda: 11:30 a.m. Public Hearing

Regular August meeting of Board of Directors will be held immediately following the Public Hearing.

1.0 Call to Order

2.0 Introduction of Guests

3.0 Action Items
3.1 Minutes
3.2 Board Report
3.3 Budget Amendment
3.4 Investment Report
3.5 2017-2018 Budget
3.6 Local Policy Update 22 First Reading
3.7 Head Start Action Items
3.7.1 Monthly Financial Report for HS/EHS
o East Head Start Budget
o East Early Head Start Budget
o West Head Start
o West Early Head Start
o Early Head Start Expansion
o ESC 14 Credit Card Expenditures
3.7.2 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Grant
3.7.3 Hours of Operation Plan
3.7.4 Program Improvement Plan 2017-2018
3.7.5 Program Information Report
3.7.6 Policies&Procedures/Performance Standards
3.7.7 Monthly Reports
Enrollment/Child Count
Attendance/Waiting List
USDA: Meals & Snacks
Policy Council Minutes
Directors Report
Communication
Training: Head Start Program Facts
3.8 Audit Engagement Letter
3.9 Personnel
3.9.1 Employments
3.9.2 Resignations
3.9.3 Salary/Benefit Consideration for 2017-2018
3.9.4 Staff Contract Consideration for 2017-2018
3.9.5 Executive Director Salary and Benefits for
2017-2018
3.10 Real Property Negotiations

4.0 Information and Discussion
4.1 Update on the Evaluation of Executive Director
4.2 AESA
4.3 Legislative Update

5.0 Adjourn

Members of the Board of Directors may convene into Executive Session.


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Agency Name: Nortex Regional Planning Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Executive Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200
City Location: Wichita Falls
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006193
Submit Date: 08/08/2017
Emergency Meeting?: Yes
Additional Information From: Dennis Wilde, Executive Director
Agenda: A G E N D A

All items marked as part of the Consent Agenda will require no individual deliberation by the Executive Committee. Each voting Committee member has the prerogative of removing an item from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.

1. Call to order.

2. Invocation.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Introduction of Guests.

________________________________________
5. Consent Agenda Items:
-Action Requested

A. Review and Approval of the minutes of the General Membership Committee meeting held on July 20, 2017.

B. Reception of Advisory Committees Minutes:

1. RSVP/AAA/ADRC Advisory Council meeting held on July 31, 2017.

C. Review and Approval of the Unaudited Financial Statements for 3rd Quarter FY2016-17.

________________________________________

6. Review and Approval to adopt a Board Conflict of Interest Policy.
-Action Requested

7. Appointment of a Nominating Committee to select Officers for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
-Action Requested

8. Discussion of the September Board Meeting.
-Action Requested

9. Executive Directors Report.

a). Departmental Updates.

10. Report from the Budget and Finance Committee:
-Action Requested

A. Review and Approval of FY2017-2018 Operating Budget.

11. Announcement of Upcoming Meetings/Events.

12. Adjournment.



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Agency Name: Clear Creek Watershed Authority
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 06:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Clear Creek Watershed Authority
Status: Active
Street Location: 1601 West HIghway 82
City Location: Gainesville
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006200
Submit Date: 08/08/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: 940-668-2404
Agenda: CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY
BOARD MEETING

Location: Muenster State Bank Community Room
1601 West Highway 82
Gainesville, Texas 76240

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

AGENDA


1. Call to Order
2. Consider and act upon approval of the minutes of May 18, 2017 Board meeting.
3. Consider and act upon approval of unaudited fiscal yearend financial statements and budget report.
4. Operations and Maintenance report.
5. Consider and act upon proposed tax rate for 2017.
6. Set a date for public hearing on the 2017 tax rate.
7. Public Comments.
8. Adjournment

I certify the Notice of this Meeting was posted in accordance with Section 551.053, the Texas Government Code, prior to the 14th day of August 2017 at 6:00 P.M.


JP Hancock
Board President
Clear Creek Watershed Authority

If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at this meeting, please call (940) 668-2404 at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.


BRAILLE IS NOT AVAILABLE

If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Directors should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of Directors or a consultation with the attorney for the District should be held or is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code § 551.001 et seq., will be held by the Board of Directors at the date, hour and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the Board of Directors may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session or consult with the attorney for the District concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to, the following sections and purposes:

Texas Government Code Section:

§551.071 - Private consultation with the attorney for the District.
§551.072 - Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
§551.074 - Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.



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Agency Name: Coryell City Water Supply District
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 06:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Board of Directors
Status: Active
Street Location: 9440 FM 929
City Location: Gatesville
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006397
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: Yes
Additional Information From: Patricia Oldham
Agenda: CORYELL CITY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT
9440 FM 929
Gatesville, Texas 76528

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Thursday, August 17, 2017
6:30 p.m.




AGENDA:


1. Call to order

2. Invocation

3. Verification of proper posting of meeting notice

4. Open Forum: 3 minutes

5. Previous meeting minutes

6. Financial Statements

7. 2017-2018 Budget

8. Vehicle Purchase

9. Managers Report - Topics: Water Loss, Tank Repairs

10. Adjourn


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Agency Name: Bell Milam Falls WSC
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 04:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Board of Directors
Status: Active
Street Location: 462 W. FM 485
City Location: Cameron
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006339
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: 2546974016
Agenda: BELL MILAM FALLS WSC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA
August 17, 2017

Notice is hereby given that the Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporations Board of Directors will meet Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 4:00 p.m., at the system office, D&L Service Co., 462 W. FM 485, Cameron, Texas. The Board reserves the right to act on any information items. Items to be presented are as follows:
Agenda
1. Call meeting to Order by presiding officer.
2. Roll Call of Directors and establish a Quorum.
3. Public Comments [1]
4. Consent Agenda Minutes of the July 20, 2017 meeting and Payment of bills.
5. Discuss/Review Financial statement, bank statements, and adjustment report.
6. Discuss/Action Purchase/Upgrade MIOX units.
7. Discuss/Action USDA/RD Project.
8. Managers Report
a. System status
b. Report from Central Texas WSC Representative.
9. Discuss/Action Duff Consulting Engineers - Study of system.
10. Discuss/Action CoBank.
11. Discuss/Action TxDOT Hwy 190 Relocation.
12. Discuss/Action Town of Buckholts Water Purchase Agreement.
13. Discuss/Action Kenneth Hoelscher easement issue.
14. Discuss/Action SOS Communications.
15. Discuss/Action Line extension project on US Hwy 77 north of CR 340.
16. Discuss/Action Appoint Member to fill vacant board position.
17. Discuss/Action Volunteer Fire Dept. Donations CoBank will match.
18. Adjournment of meeting.

The Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal opportunity for effective communications will be provided upon request. Please contact the Corporation office at 254-697-4016 at least 24 hours in advance if accommodation is needed.

During the meeting, the Board reserves the right to go into executive session for any of the following purposes: real estate, litigation, or personnel matters under V.T.C.A., Government Code Sections 551.072, 551.071, and 551.074, respectively, or for any item on the above agenda for which an executive session is permitted by law.

Public comments will be limited to three (3) minutes from each individual desiring to speak.
The public comment period will be limited to one hour. Board members are prohibited by law from discussing matters presented under this item, except for placement on a future agenda.


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Agency Name: Rio Grande Valley (LEAD) Linking Economic & Academic Development in the Business
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:45 AM(Local Time)
Committee: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Status: Active
Street Location: 322 SOUTH MISSOURI
City Location: WESLACO
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006361
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Norma L. Salaiz, Ph.D., Director, 956-364-4519, or norma.salaiz@harlingen.tstc.edu
Agenda: CALL TO ORDER . Naomi Perales, Board President, Meeting Chair
Invocation; Pledge of Allegiance; Announcements; Public Comments
BOARD BYTES Norma L. Salaiz, Ph.D., Director

ACTION ITEMS:
1. Consider and Approve Minutes of Board Meetings of
May 25 and June 27, 2017 .. Naomi Perales

2. Consider and Approve Finance & Bylaws Committee
Report and Recommendations .. Naomi Perales and Gisela Figueroa, Ph.D.

3. Consider and Approve Nominations Committee
Report and Recommendations .... Perry A. Vaughn

BRIEFING ITEMS:
4. Committee Reports

a. Data Initiatives ... Theresa A. (Teri) Alarcon
b. Executive Board .. Naomi Perales
c. Finance and Bylaws . Naomi Perales and Gisela Figueroa, Ph.D.
d. Marketing and Awards . .Gabriel Puente
e. Nominations Perry A. Vaughn
f. Partnerships Luis A. Figueroa, AIA
g. Regional P-16 Councils .. Dr. Alda T. Benavides, Ed.D., Sylvia Leal, Ed.D., and Ricardo Lopez, Ed.D.
h. RGV Mentors ... Anabell C. Cardona

5. Staff Reports
OTHER BUSINESS; ADJOURN .... Meeting Chair


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Agency Name: Texas Forensic Science Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Licensing Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Room 172
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006129
Submit Date: 08/06/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Kathryn Adams, kathryn.adams@fsc.texas.gov, 512-036-0770
Agenda: FSC LICENSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
August 17, 2017 9:00 AM
Stephen F. Austin Building
1700 North Congress Ave., Room 172
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 936-0770

The Licensing Advisory Committee (LAC) may meet in closed session on any item listed below, if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551. During this meeting, the LAC may consider and take action on the following items. The Commission may take breaks as necessary.

1. Review and adoption of minutes from July 10, 2017 meeting. (Hilbig)

2. Administrative update (update on any outstanding reimbursements or other administrative items from staff; update on software programs and implementation progress). (Garcia)

3. Review and discuss revisions to rules for the Licensing Program and recommendations regarding the adjudication of public comments received. (Hilbig)

4. Review and discuss response draft to Dr. Middleberg's letter and replacement nominations from TACLD for seat. (Hilbig)

5. Discussion of proposed statistics requirement for examiners applying after January 1, 2019 and development of financially accessible, online statistics course for forensic examiners. (Hilbig/Garcia)

6. Discussion of proposed general exam requirement, including exam material and question development, exam developer agreements, topics, structure and administration of the exam and contract for psychometric testing services. (Hilbig)

7. Update from the Texas Association of Crime Laboratory Directors, including discussion of any comments and feedback related to the published program rules. (Kahn)

8. Discussion of program budget.

9. Schedule and location of future meetings.

10. Hear public comment.

11. Adjourn.


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Agency Name: Texas Forensic Science Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Licensing Advisory Committee
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Room 172
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006076
Submit Date: 08/04/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Kathryn Adams, kathryn.adams@fsc.texas.gov, 512-936-0770
Agenda: FSC LICENSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
August 17, 2017 10:00 AM
Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 172
1700 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 937-0770

The Commission may meet in closed session on any item listed below, if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551. During this meeting, the Commission may consider and take action on the following items. The Commission may have a morning break, a lunch break, and an afternoon break if necessary.

1. Review and adoption of minutes from July 10, 2017 meeting. (Hilbig)

2. Administrative update (update on any outstanding reimbursements or other administrative items from staff). (Garcia/Savage/Adams)

3. Review and discussion of proposed draft rules for the Licensing Program for presentation to the Commission at its August 18, 2017 quarterly meeting. (Hilbig)

4. Review and discussion of updates to components requirements matrix for each forensic discipline and program summary. (Hilbig)

5. Review and discuss revisions to Forensic Analyst License Application draft questions.

6. Review and discuss revisions to required published Guidelines for Consideration of Criminal Convictions draft.

7. Discussion of costs associated with criminal background checks.

8. Update from the Texas Association of Crime Laboratory Directors, including discussion of any comments and feedback related to the program summary, proposed program timeline, proposed requirements matrix, and proposed general forensic licensing exam. (Roger Kahn)

9. Discussion of legislative recommendations, revisions and/or clarifications to the statutory licensing requirement and report to legislature for 85th Legislative Session. (Hilbig/Garcia)

10. Discussion of funding necessary to fulfill the licensing mandate including the cost of examinations, Forensic Science Commission application processing fees, continuing education requirements and renewal or re-certification costs. (Hilbig/Garcia)

11. Discuss presentation of program to Commissioners at its August 18, 2017 quarterly meeting.

12. Consider proposed agenda items for next meeting.

13. Schedule and location of future meetings.

14. Hear public comment.

15. Adjourn.




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Agency Name: Texas Forensic Science Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 03:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Complaint Screening Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Room 172
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006070
Submit Date: 08/04/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Kathryn Adams, kathryn.adams@fsc.texas.gov, 512-936-0770
Agenda: FSC COMPLAINT SCREENING COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
August 17, 2017 at 3:30PM
Stephen F. Austin Building
1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 172
Austin Texas 78701

The Commission may meet in closed session on any item listed below, if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551. During this meeting, the Commission may consider and take action on the following items. The Commission may take breaks as necessary.

1. Discuss factual information, allegations and potential recommendations for complaints and laboratory self-disclosures received through August 4, 2017, the Commissions 15-day deadline for receipt of complaints and self-disclosures this quarter, or left pending from the Commissions May 26, 2017 quarterly meeting.

Disclosures Pending from May 26, 2017

1. No. 17.26; DPS El Paso (DNA Evidence Handling)

Disclosures Received as of August 4, 2017

2. No. 17.38; Jefferson Co. Regional Crime Lab (Seized Drugs)
3. No. 17.44; DPS Tyler (Seized Drugs)
4. No. 17.45; DPS Tyler (Seized Drugs/LIMS)
5. No. 17.47; Houston Forensic Science Center (Toxicology)
6. No. 17.48; Houston Forensic Science Center (DNA Evidence Handling)
7. No. 17.50; Houston Forensic Science Center (CODIS)

Complaints Pending from May 26, 2017

8. No. 16.54; Gulley, Britney (SWIFS; Firearms/Toolmarks)
9. No. 17.04; Gefrides, Lisa (Houston Forensic Science Center; Biology/DNA)
10. No. 17.05; Innocence Project of Texas (DPS Austin/Orchid Cellmark; DNA/CODIS)
11. No. 17.13; Hill, Anthony (Max Courtney; Crime Scene Reconstruction)
12. No. 17.23; Ghant, Travis (Scott & White Temple Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Alice Lindner; S.A.N.E)
13. No. 17.24; Smithwick, Roy (Bexar Co. Criminal Investigation Lab; Serology and Firearms/Toolmarks)

Complaints Received as of August 4, 2017

14. No. 13.06; Mireles, Gustavo (DPS McAllen; DNA/Blood Spatter/Crime Scene)
15. No. 17.34; Radke, Christopher (SWIFS; DNA/Serology)
16. No. 17.36; Whitlock, Tarrance (SWIFS; GSR)
17. No. 17.46; Tran, Quang (SWIFS; Firearms/Tool Marks)
18. No. 17.49; Isenhower, David Wayne (Harris Co. Sheriff's Office; Blood Spatter)

2. Discuss summary of cases dismissed by staff as well as summary of laboratory communications with accrediting bodies.

3. Hear public comment.

4. Adjourn.



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Agency Name: Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1416 S. New Road, RM 100
City Location: Waco
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006229
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: judy.hedge@hotworkforce.com
Agenda: THE STATE OF TEXAS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
COUNTY OF MCLENNAN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, the Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc. will meet on Thursday, the 17th Day of August, 2017 at 11:30 AM in RM 100 at the McLennan County Workforce Solutions Center, located at 1416 S. New Road, Waco, Texas at which time the following subjects will be considered:
AGENDA
(Items may not be presented in the order they appear)

I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
II. Proof of Posting of notice in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, known as the Texas Open Meetings Act
III. Introduction of Guests and Comments from the Chair
IV. Public Comment
V. Committee Reports
VI. Executive Session
In accordance with Chapter 551.074, Texas Government Code, as amended, the Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board will convene into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, and the evaluation and compensation of the Executive Director.
Return to Open Session to consider decisions and/or take action relating to personnel matters, and the evaluation and compensation of the Executive Director.
VII. Action Items Consideration and/or Action on the following:
a. June 2017 Meeting Minutes
b. Policy: Investment Fund
c. Contract Renewal: Workforce Solutions Center Operator
d. Contract Renewal: Youth Services
e. Contract Renewal: Child Care Services
VIII. Information Items
a. Draft FY17-18 Board Budget
b. Draft Sanctions Policy Revision
c. Executive Director and Staff Report
TWC Vocational Rehabilitation Move Update
Board Quarterly Report
PY 2017-2020 Strategic Plan Update
Careers in Texas Industry Week Initiative
d. Monitoring Update
e. Performance Reports
f. Financial Status Report
g. Contracts/Contract Amendments
h. Attendance Report
IX. Other Business
a. Announcements from Members
b. Announcements from Staff
X. Adjourn


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Agency Name: Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas
Date of Meeting: 08/17/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Executive
Status: Active
Street Location: 600 Six Flags Drive, Suite 300
City Location: Arlington
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006224
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Angela Alcedo - 817-695-9184
Agenda: 1. Call To Order Roger Harris, Board Chair


2. Approval of the Minutes July 18, 2017


3. Executive Session
As authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act to consult with the Boards attorney for legal advice relating to a proposed contract.


4. Action as a Result of Executive Session


5. Adjourn


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Agency Name: Finance Commission of Texas
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Audit Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 2601 N. Lamar
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006214
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: 512-936-6222
Agenda: Public comment on any agenda item or issue under the jurisdiction of the Finance Commission agencies is allowed unless the comment is in reference to a rule proposal for which the public comment period has ended. However, upon majority vote of the Commission, public comment may be allowed related to final rule adoption.

A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the June 16, 2017, Audit Committee Meeting

B. Audit Committee Review of Agencies Activities

C. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Agencies May 31, 2017 Investment Officer Reports

1. Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
2. Texas Department of Banking
3. Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending

D. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Texas Department of Bankings 2017 Annual Internal Audit Report as Prepared and Presented by Garza/Gonzalez and Associates

E. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioners 2017 Annual Internal Audit Report as Prepared and Presented by Garza/Gonzales and Associates

F. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Agencies 2017 Third Quarter Financial Statements

1. Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
2. Texas Department of Banking
3. Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending

G. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Agencies Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budgets

1. Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
2. Texas Department of Banking
3. Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending

H. Report on Activities Relating to the Texas Financial Education Endowment Fund

I. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action to Approve an Amount for the Upcoming 2018-19 Grant Cycle for the Texas Financial Education Endowment Fund

J. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Readoption of the Investment Policy for the Texas Department of Banking


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Agency Name: Finance Commission of Texas
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 2601 N. Lamar
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006216
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: 512-936-6222
Agenda: Section A.3 will take up the following agenda items with NO DISCUSSION as notated in bold and italicized A1, B2 and B3

Public comment on any agenda item or issue under the jurisdiction of the Finance Commission agencies is allowed unless the comment is in reference to a rule proposal for which the public comment period has ended. However, upon majority vote of the Commission, public comment may be allowed related to final rule adoption.

A. FINANCE COMMISSION MATTERS

1. Review and Approval of the Minutes of the June 16, 2017 Finance Commission Meeting

2. General Public Comment

3. Consent Agenda

4. Finance Commission Operations

5. Audit Committee Report

A. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Agencies May 31, 2017 Investment Officer Reports

1. Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
2. Texas Department of Banking
3. Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending

B. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Texas Department of Bankings 2017 Annual Internal Audit Report as Prepared and Presented by Garza/Gonzalez and Associates

C. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioners 2017 Annual Internal Audit Report as Prepared and Presented by Garza/Gonzales and Associates

D. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Agencies 2017 Third Quarter Financial Statements

1. Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
2. Texas Department of Banking
3. Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending

E. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Agencies Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budgets

1. Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
2. Texas Department of Banking
3. Office of Savings and Mortgage Lending

F. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action to Approve an Amount for the Upcoming 2018-19 Grant Cycle for the Texas Financial Education Endowment Fund

G. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend that the Finance Commission Take Action on the Readoption of the Investment Policy for the Texas Department of Banking

6. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Adoption of Amendments to 7 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 9, §9.1 and §9.12, Regarding Contested Case Procedures

7. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Agency Priorities for Fiscal Year 2018 for the Commissioners of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, Texas Department of Banking, and the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending

8. Discussion of and Possible Vote of a Resolution Supporting the Finance Commission Agencies in the Sunset Process

9. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action Regarding Personnel Matters Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code: Deliberations with Respect to the Duties and Compensation of a Person Holding the Position of Executive Director of the Finance Commission, Deliberations with Respect to the Duties and Compensation of Persons Holding the Position of Agency Commissioner Positions, and Other Staff

10. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action Regarding Facility Planning and Real Property Matters Pursuant to §551.072, Texas Government Code: Deliberations Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property

11. Discussion and Consultation with Attorney and Possible Vote to Take Action Pursuant to §551.071, Texas Government Code, for the purpose of seeking the advice or attorney-client privileged communications from our attorneys, including matters related to the potential financial exposure of the Finance Commission Agencies and their officers and the Finance Commission and its officers and including matters of pending and contemplated litigation

B. OFFICE OF CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER

1. Industry Status and Departmental Operations: a) Consumer Protection and Assistance Division Activities; b) Licensing Division Activities; c) Administration Division Activities; d) Financial Division Activities; e) Legal Division Activities; and f) Legislative Activities

2. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Adoption of New Rules in 7 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 7, Concerning the Texas Financial Education Endowment Fund

3. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Adoption of Amendments to 7 TAC, Part 5, Chapter 84, Concerning Motor Vehicle Installment Sales, and the Adoption of a New Rule in Chapter 86, Concerning Retail Creditors

4. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Proposed Repeal of 7 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 4, Concerning Credit Card Surcharge Appeal Procedures

5. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Completed Rule Review of 7 TAC, Part 5, Chapter 89, Concerning Property Tax Lenders

6. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on the Proposal and Publication for Comment of Amendments, New Rules, and Repeals in 7 TAC, Part 5, Chapter 89, Concerning Property Tax Lenders, Resulting from Rule Review

7. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on Anticipated and Pending Litigation

Lynn Rowell d/b/a Beaumont Greenery, MPC Data and Communications, Inc., Micah Cooksey, NXT Properties, Inc., Mark Harken, Montgomery Chandler, Inc., Paula Cook, Townsley Designs, LLC, and Shonda Townsley v. Leslie L. Pettijohn, in her official capacity as Commissioner of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner of the State of Texas; Cause No. 1:14-cv-00190-LY, in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division

C. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF BANKING

1. Industry Status and Departmental Operations: a) Items of Interest from the Commissioners Office; b) Bank and Trust Division Activities; c) Corporate Division Activities; d) Special Audits Division Activities; e) Administrative and Fiscal Division Activities; f) Strategic Support Division Activities; g) Legal Division Activities; h) Legislative Activities; and i) General Items of Interest

D. DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTAGE LENDING

1. Industry Status and Departmental Operations - State Savings Bank Activity: a) Industry Status; b) State Savings Bank Charter and Application Activity; c) Other Items

2. Industry Status and Departmental Operations Mortgage Lending Activity: a) Residential Mortgage Loan Originators; b) Mortgage Examination; c) Consumer Complaints; and d) Other Items

3. Fiscal/Operations Activity: a) Funding Status/Audits/Financial Reporting; b) Staffing; and c) Other Items

4. Legal Activity: a) Enforcement; b) Gift Reporting; and c) Legislative Activities

5. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Take Action on Anticipated and Pending Litigation


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Agency Name: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: Twin Towers Office Center, 1106 Clayton Lane, 1st Floor Public Meeting Room
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006146
Submit Date: 08/07/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Kay Mahan, 512-463-3173
Agenda: If you require auxiliary aids, services or materials in an alternate format contact the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at least 5 working days prior to the meeting date. Phone: (512) 463-6599, FAX: (512) 475-2874, E-MAIL: open.meetings@tdlr.texas.gov, TDD/RELAY TEXAS: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD).

Listen to the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/user/TexasLicensing

Between 7:30 a.m. and the beginning of the meeting, the public will be able to view informational videos on the contested case, motions for rehearing, and public comment processes.


A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call and Certification of Quorum

C. Executive Session
1. Consultation with the Commissions attorney pursuant to section 551.071(1), Government Code wherein the Commission will receive a briefing from legal Counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation, and/or
settlement offers, including but not limited to: Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation vs. Merlin Transport, Inc. d/b/a Merlin Transport Corporation d/b/a Excalibur Towing
Company; Cause No. D-1-GN-16-005371, in the District Court of Travis County, Texas, 98th Judicial District; Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation v. Michael Chase Corley and Big Lous Lionheart Promotions, Cause No. D-1-GN-17-000294, in the 201st District Court of Travis County.
2. Advice from the Commissions attorney on legal matters authorized by 551.071(2).
3. Under section 551.074, Government Code, discussion of personnel matters, including but not limited to: the appointment, employment, compensation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and dismissal of the
Executive Director.

NOTE: The Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a matter is appropriate for Executive Session discussion.

D. Action on items discussed in Executive Session

E. Approval of Minutes Meeting of June 16, 2017

F. Contested Cases - consideration and possible action (heard before SOAH)

Item Docket Number Respondent
1. COS20160026915/452-17-3369.COS That Van Huynh d/b/a Regal Nails
2. ELC20170003673/452-17-2356.ELC Willie Deason
3. ELC20160023207/452-17-1836.ELC Joshua Lira
4. ELC20170000727/452-17-2248.ELC Raymond Lee Mabry
5. ELC20170003810/452-17-2709.ELC Angel Rutiaga
6. TOW20160025389/452-17-2362.TOW Steven W. Hutchinson
7. ELC20170007445/452-17-3527.ELC Gilbert G. Sanchez
8. TOW20170006431/452-17-2860.TOW Benjamin S. Henderson

G. Motions for Rehearing The Commission may consider and take any action related to the following cases, including but not limited to, rehearing matters previously decided, modifying a prior order, or entering a new order:

Item Docket Number Respondent
1. COS20170008691 Adriana Gutierrez dba Elainas Beauty Salon
2. COS20170009011 John Trimble d/b/a M Spa
3. COS20170011325 Thao Nguyen d/b/a EZ Nails
4. EAB20170012306 Hawkins-Khoh Partners LLC
5. ELE20170011936 GP Hotel Dallas LLC
6. ELE20150019128 William D. Abraham

H. Overview and possible discussion of Phase II rule implementation for Senate Bill 202, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015); which transferred six programs from the Texas Department of State Health Services to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

I. Discussion and possible action on the proposed new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 90, Subchapter A, §90.1, §90.10; Subchapter B, §§90.20 - 90.27; Subchapter C, §§90.30 - 90.34; Subchapter D, §§90.40 - 90.49; Subchapter E, §§90.50 - 90.54; Subchapter F, §90.80; and Subchapter G, §§90.90 - 90.94, to implement Senate Bill 202, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015), which transfers the OFFENDER EDUCATION programs from the Texas Department of State Health Services to the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation.

J. Discussion and possible action on the proposed new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 78, §§78.1, 78.10, 78.20 - 78.22, 78.24, 78.25, 78.30, 78.40, 78.50, 78.52, 78.54, 78.56, 78.58, 78.60, 78.62, 78.64, 78.66, 78.68, 78.70, 78.72, 78.74, 78.80, 78.85, 78.90, 78.92, 78.100, 78.110, 78.120, 78.130, 78.140 and 78.150, to implement Senate Bill 202, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015), which transfers the MOLD ASSESSORS and REMEDIATORS program from the Texas Department of State Health Services to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

K. Discussion and possible action on the proposed new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 117, Subchapter A, §117.1 and §117.2; Subchapter C, §§117.20 - 117.24; Subchapter D, §§117.30 - 117.34; Subchapter E,
§117.40 and §117.41; Subchapter F, §§117.50 - 117.68; Subchapter G, §117.80 - 117.85; Subchapter H, §§117.90 - 117.93; Subchapter I, §117.100; Subchapter J, §§117.110 - 117.112, to implement Senate Bill 202, 84th Legislature,
Regular Session (2015), which transfers the MASSAGE THERAPY program from the Texas Department of State Health Services to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

L. Discussion and possible action on the proposed new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 118, §§118.1 - 118.3, 118.10, 118.20, 118.30 - 118.35, 118.40, 118.50, 118.60, 118.61, 118.70, 118.71, 118.80, 118.90,
118.91, 118.100 and 118.110, to implement Senate Bill 202, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015), which transfers the LASER HAIR REMOVAL program from the Texas Department of State Health Services to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

M. Discussion and possible action on the proposed new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 62, §§62.1, 62.10, 62.20 - 62.25, 62.30, 62.65, 62.70 - 62.72, 62.80, 62.90 and 62.91, to implement Senate Bill 202, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015), which transfers the CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS program from the Texas Department of State Health Services to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

N. Discussion and possible action on the proposed new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 119, §§119.1 - 119.3, 119.10 - 119.15, 119.20, 119.21, 119.23, 119.24, 119.26, 119.27, 119.70, 119.80, 119.90 and 119.95,
to implement Senate Bill 202, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015), which transfers the SANITARIANS program from the Texas Department of State Health Services to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

O. Discussion and possible action on the proposed amendments to an existing rule at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73, §73.100. The proposed amendments adopt the 2017 National Electrical Code as approved by the National Fire Protection Association, regarding the Electricians program.

P. Discussion and possible action on the proposed rule amendments to an existing rule at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 75, §75.110. The proposed amendments adopt the 2015 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, and other applicable codes, regarding the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program.

Q. Discussion and possible approval of the Penalty Matrix for the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists program

R. Discussion and possible approval of the Penalty Matrix for the Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers program

S. Approval of appointments of members to Advisory Board, including appointment of presiding officers:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Advisory Board
Elevator Advisory Board
Licensed Breeders Advisory Committee
Midwives Advisory Board
Texas Tax Professional Advisory Committee

T. Staff Reports
Briefing from agency staff and discussion:

1. Executive Office
85th Regular and Special Session Legislative update
Bill Implementation Overview
Overview of Commission Portal
Texas Hearing Aid Assoc. Annual Convention June 23, 2017
Texas Industrial Vocational Assoc. Conference July 17, 2017
Agreed Orders, Default Orders and Cease & Desist Orders

2. Office of Strategic Communication (OSC) & Customer Service Division
Customer Service statistics and trends
Social Media key statistics & update
Current projects
Personnel changes
Accomplishments

3. Compliance Division
Division staff attendance at Association events
Compliance staff support for examination review
Staff support for bill implementation teams
Advisory Board support
Statistics and trends
o Elevator Plan Review statistics
Implementation of new programs
Speaking engagements
Personnel changes
Accomplishments

4. Education & Examination Division
Examination statistics
Education, Examination and Inspection statistics and trends
Current projects
Speaking engagements
Personnel changes
Accomplishments

5. Enforcement Division
Statistics and trends
Speaking engagements
Legislative implementation activities
Current projects
Personnel changes
Accomplishments

6. Field Operations
New Technology Mobile Inspection
Implementation of New Programs
Statistics and trends
Speaking engagements
Personnel changes
Accomplishments

7. Financial Services
Status of DIR-DCC Contract
2018-19 Legislative Appropriations
Combative Sports Mega Events

8. General Counsel Office
Update on rulemaking
Internal Audit contract solicitation
Case, collections and open records statistics and trends
Speaking engagements and training
Personnel changes
Accomplishments

9. Human Resources Office
Human Resources statistics and trends
Personnel changes
Accomplishments

10. Information Technology Division
Current activities
Statistics and trends
Speaking engagements
Personnel changes
Accomplishments

11. Licensing Division
Statistics and trends
Speaking engagements
Personnel changes
Accomplishments

12. Office of Innovation
Update on Scenario Planning in process
Update on DSHS
Update on Voice of the Customer
Update on Versa reporting
Personnel changes
Accomplishments

U. Advisory Board Report

Briefing from staff and discussion on the following advisory board meetings and the subjects discussed and actions taken in the meeting:
Texas Industrialized Building Code Council 06/23/17
Advisory Board on Barbering 06/26/17
Advisory Board on Cosmetology 06/26/17
Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Advisory Board 06/30/17
Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board 07/07/17
Driver Training and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee 07/12/17
Towing, Storage and Booting Advisory Board 07/14/17
Water Well Drillers Advisory Council 07/17/17
Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers 07/19/17
Orthotists and Prosthetists Advisory Board 07/21/17
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Advisory Board 07/25/17
Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers Advisory Board 07/26/17
Dyslexia Therapists and Practitioners Advisory Committee 08/08/17

V. Public Comment
*Comments will be limited to no more than 3 minutes*
*any person wishing to address the Commission should complete a Public Comment Form and submit it to the Executive Assistant*

W. Discussion of date, time and location of future Commission Meetings

X. Adjournment


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Agency Name: Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Financial Review and Strategic Planning Committee
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 302
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006163
Submit Date: 08/08/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Lisa Stockton, 512-936-4404
Agenda: Financial Review and Strategic Planning Committee

August 18, 2017 8:00 a.m.
William P. Hobby Bldg., Tower II, Room 302
333 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78701

AGENDA

The Committee may discuss and take action regarding any of the following agenda items.

A. Call to order, roll call and certification of quorum
B. Approval of minutes from the July 22, 2016 Financial Review and Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
C. Public comment (limited to five minutes per person; more time may be allotted as needed at the discretion of the committee chair)
D. Staff Report on conversion of TBPG to new financial reporting systems
E. Financial review and analysis of expenditures for FY 2017 ending August 31, 2017
F. Report on TBPGs appropriation set by the 85th Texas Legislative Session
G. Report on Comptroller post payment audit
H. New travel reimbursement guidelines
I. Date and agenda items for next meeting
J. Adjourn

The Committee may meet in closed session on any agenda item listed above as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov. Code Chapter 551. If you require auxiliary aids, services or material in an alternate format please contact the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists at least five working days prior to the meeting date.
Listed below is helpful information if assistance is required. Phone: (512) 936-4401, Fax: (512) 936-4409, email: chorton@tbpg.state.tx.us, TDD/RELAY TEXAS: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD).


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Agency Name: Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 102
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006164
Submit Date: 08/08/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Molly Roman, 512-936-4405
Agenda: Board Meeting
August 18, 2017, 9:00 a.m.

William P. Hobby, Jr. Building
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 102
Austin, Texas 78701

AGENDA

The Board may discuss and take action regarding any of the following agenda items.

A. Call to order, roll call, certification of quorum, order of business
B. Approval of minutes from the April 28, 2017 Board Meeting
C. Public comment (limited to five minutes per person; more time may be allotted as needed at the discretion of the Board Chair)
D. Chairmans Report: Sunset review planning
E. Executive Directors Report: Fiscal and budgetary matters; use of staff resources; 85th Texas Legislative session
F. Reports on recent Committee meetings and activities
1. Application Review and Continuing Education Committee meeting (8/17/17)
Discussion regarding an additional ASBOG® Examination administration site in the West Texas area
Development of consumer information/publications to be available on the website and general distribution in other settings
2. Compliance and Enforcement Committee meeting (8/17/17)
Review of documents that TBPG uses and displays related to complaint procedures including: draft revisions to the Complaint Investigation and Enforcement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), draft complaint process flow diagram, draft set of information provided to Complainants and Respondents, draft revision of How the TBPG Resolves a Complaint, and current TBPG Penalties and Suggested Sanctions to be consistent with proposed rule changes that would affect TBPG complaint procedures
3. General Issues Committee meeting (8/17/17)
Report on activities related to the review of statute and rules allowing geoscientists to use power equipment for extraction of soil and geologic samples
4. Financial Review and Strategic Planning Committee meeting (8/18/17)
Financial review and analysis of expenditures for FY 2017 ending 8/31/2017
Report on TBPGs appropriation set by the 85th Texas Legislative Session
Report on Comptroller post payment audit
New travel reimbursement guidelines

G. Staff Reports:
1. Licensing Report, including licensing data, examination statistics, and efforts to enter into reciprocity agreements with other jurisdictions
2. Financial Report, including revenues, expenditures, travel updates
3. Enforcement Report, including current enforcement numbers, Complaint Review Team (CRT) meeting highlights, recent outreach opportunities, staff dismissal of complaints, cases awaiting a hearing at SOAH

H. Applications for P.G. license received from the following individuals: (Tab 2)
a. John M. Seeley: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology examinations
b. Jimmy Hall: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology examinations
c. Madelyn A. Flannagan: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology examination
d. Donnie Windland: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology examinations
e. Meghan Espinoza: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology examination
f. Chad Copeland: Review of applicants request for licensure by reciprocity with Louisiana Board of Professional Geoscientists, a formal request for waiver of the education requirement for licensure, and request for waiver of the Council of Soil Sciences Fundamentals and Practice of Soil Science examinations
g. Cristian Astorga: Review of applicants requests for considerations available under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 55 (Benefits for Military Veterans) and/or waiver requests
I. Complaints recommended for dismissal by TBPGs Complaint Review Teams
1. Complaint Case No. 2013040
2. Complaint Case No. 2017039

J. Proposed Agreed Board Orders
1. Complaint Case No. 2017024
2. Complaint Case No. 2017030

K. Proposed Default Final Orders
1. Complaint Case No. 2015031, SOAH Docket #481.17.3847
2. Complaint Case No. 2016037, SOAH Docket #481.17.3848
3. Complaint Case No. 2016047, SOAH Docket #481.17.3849

L. Review of proposal for decision for SOAH Docket #481-17-1971 and possible adoption of a disciplinary Board Order
M. Application Review And Continuing Education Committees recommendation to the full Board regarding proposal of amendment to 22 TAC §851.21, Licensing Requirements-Examinations, for posting to the Texas Register for public comments
N. Application Review And Continuing Education Committees recommendation to the full Board regarding:
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.20, Professional Geoscientist Licensing Requirements and Application Procedures
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.23, Qualifying Experience Record
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.25, Education
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.80, Fees
O. General Issues Committees recommendation to the full Board regarding:
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.10, Definitions
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.30, Firm Registration
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.80, Fees

P. Compliance and Enforcement Committees recommendation to the full Board regarding:
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.157, Complaints and Disciplinary Actions
Adoption of repeal of current rule 22 TAC §851.158, Actions Against Non-License Holders
Adoption of new rule 22 TAC §851.158, Procedures
Adoption of new rule 22 TAC §851.159, Sanctions
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.203, Defaults
Adoption of new rule 22 TAC §851.220, Judicial Review Procedures
Q. Date and agenda items for next meeting
R. Adjournment

The Board may meet in closed session on any agenda item listed above as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov. Code Chapter 551. If you require auxiliary aids, services or material in an alternate format contact the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting date. Listed below are the helpful numbers should assistance be required.
Phone: (512) 936-4400, Fax: (512) 936-4409, E-mail: chorton@tbpg.state.tx.us 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD).



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Agency Name: Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Financial Review and Strategic Planning Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 333 Guadalupe, II-302
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006251
Submit Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Lisa Stockton, 512/936-4404
Agenda: Financial Review and Strategic Planning Committee

August 18, 2017 8:00 a.m.
William P. Hobby Bldg., Tower II, Room 302
333 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78701

AGENDA

The Committee may discuss and take action regarding any of the following agenda items.

A. Call to order, roll call and certification of quorum
B. Approval of minutes from the July 22, 2016 Financial Review and Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
C. Public comment (limited to five minutes per person; more time may be allotted as needed at the discretion of the committee chair)
D. Staff Report on conversion of TBPG to new financial reporting systems
E. Financial review and analysis of expenditures for FY 2017 ending August 31, 2017
F. Report on TBPGs appropriation set by the 85th Texas Legislative Session
G. Report on Comptroller post payment audit
H. New travel reimbursement guidelines
I. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Appointed Board regarding the employment, evaluation and salary of the Executive Director
J. Date and agenda items for next meeting
K. Adjourn

The Committee may meet in closed session on any agenda item listed above as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov. Code Chapter 551. If you require auxiliary aids, services or material in an alternate format please contact the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists at least five working days prior to the meeting date.
Listed below is helpful information if assistance is required. Phone: (512) 936-4401, Fax: (512) 936-4409, email: chorton@tbpg.state.tx.us, TDD/RELAY TEXAS: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD).


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Agency Name: Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 333 Guadalupe, III-102
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006249
Submit Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Molly Roman, 512/936-4405
Agenda: Board Meeting
August 18, 2017, 9:00 a.m.

William P. Hobby, Jr. Building
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 102
Austin, Texas 78701

AGENDA

The Board may discuss and take action regarding any of the following agenda items.

A. Call to order, roll call, certification of quorum, order of business
B. Approval of minutes from the April 28, 2017 Board Meeting
C. Public comment (limited to five minutes per person; more time may be allotted as needed at the discretion of the Board Chair)
D. Chairmans Report: Sunset review planning
E. Executive Directors Report: Fiscal and budgetary matters; use of staff resources; 85th Texas Legislative session
F. Reports on recent Committee meetings and activities
1. Application Review and Continuing Education Committee meeting (8/17/17)
Discussion regarding an additional ASBOG® Examination administration site in the West Texas area
Development of consumer information/publications to be available on the website and general distribution in other settings
2. Compliance and Enforcement Committee meeting (8/17/17)
Review of documents that TBPG uses and displays related to complaint procedures including: draft revisions to the Complaint Investigation and Enforcement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), draft complaint process flow diagram, draft set of information provided to Complainants and Respondents, draft revision of How the TBPG Resolves a Complaint, and current TBPG Penalties and Suggested Sanctions to be consistent with proposed rule changes that would affect TBPG complaint procedures
3. General Issues Committee meeting (8/17/17)
Report on activities related to the review of statute and rules allowing geoscientists to use power equipment for extraction of soil and geologic samples
4. Financial Review and Strategic Planning Committee meeting (8/18/17)
Financial review and analysis of expenditures for FY 2017 ending 8/31/2017
Report on TBPGs appropriation set by the 85th Texas Legislative Session
Report on Comptroller post payment audit
New travel reimbursement guidelines
G. Staff Reports:
1. Licensing Report, including licensing data, examination statistics, and efforts to enter into reciprocity agreements with other jurisdictions
2. Financial Report, including revenues, expenditures, travel updates
3. Enforcement Report, including current enforcement numbers, Complaint Review Team (CRT) meeting highlights, recent outreach opportunities, staff dismissal of complaints, cases awaiting a hearing at SOAH

H. Applications for P.G. license received from the following individuals:
a. John M. Seeley: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology examinations
b. Jimmy Hall: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology examinations
c. Madelyn A. Flannagan: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology examination
d. Donnie Windland: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology examinations
e. Meghan Espinoza: Review of applicants request for waiver of the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology examination
f. Chad Copeland: Review of applicants request for licensure by reciprocity with Louisiana Board of Professional Geoscientists, a formal request for waiver of the education requirement for licensure, and request for waiver of the Council of Soil Sciences Fundamentals and Practice of Soil Science examinations
g. Cristian Astorga: Review of applicants requests for considerations available under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 55 (Benefits for Military Veterans) and/or waiver requests
I. Complaints recommended for dismissal by TBPGs Complaint Review Teams
1. Complaint Case No. 2013040
2. Complaint Case No. 2017039
J. Proposed Agreed Board Orders
1. Complaint Case No. 2017024
2. Complaint Case No. 2017030
K. Proposed Default Final Orders
1. Complaint Case No. 2015031, SOAH Docket #481.17.3847
2. Complaint Case No. 2016037, SOAH Docket #481.17.3848
3. Complaint Case No. 2016047, SOAH Docket #481.17.3849
L. Review of proposal for decision for SOAH Docket #481-17-1971 and possible adoption of a disciplinary Board Order
M. Application Review And Continuing Education Committees recommendation to the full Board regarding proposal of amendment to 22 TAC §851.21, Licensing Requirements-Examinations, for posting to the Texas Register for public comments
N. Application Review And Continuing Education Committees recommendation to the full Board regarding:
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.20, Professional Geoscientist Licensing Requirements and Application Procedures
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.23, Qualifying Experience Record
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.25, Education
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.80, Fees
O. General Issues Committees recommendation to the full Board regarding:
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.10, Definitions
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.30, Firm Registration
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.80, Fees
P. Compliance and Enforcement Committees recommendation to the full Board regarding:
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.157, Complaints and Disciplinary Actions
Adoption of repeal of current rule 22 TAC §851.158, Actions Against Non-License Holders
Adoption of new rule 22 TAC §851.158, Procedures
Adoption of new rule 22 TAC §851.159, Sanctions
Adoption of amendment to 22 TAC §851.203, Defaults
Adoption of new rule 22 TAC §851.220, Judicial Review Procedures
Q. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Appointed Board regarding the employment, evaluation and salary of the Executive Director
R. Date and agenda items for next meeting
S. Adjournment


The Board may meet in closed session on any agenda item listed above as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov. Code Chapter 551. If you require auxiliary aids, services or material in an alternate format contact the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting date. Listed below are the helpful numbers should assistance be required.
Phone: (512) 936-4400, Fax: (512) 936-4409, E-mail: chorton@tbpg.state.tx.us 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD).




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Agency Name: Texas Southern University
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: BOARD OF REGENTS
Status: Active
Street Location: 3100 CLEBURNE STREET, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AUDITORIUM, ROOM 116,
City Location: HOUSTON
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006272
Submit Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: FAITH RUIZ OFFICE: 713-313-7900 / FAX: 713-313-7901
Agenda: AGENDA

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF REGENTS
BOARD MEETING

Date: Friday, August 18, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM

Place: Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne Street
College of Education Auditorium, Room 116
Houston, Texas 77004

Acting Chair: Wesley G. Terrell
Second Vice Chair: Marilyn A. Rose
Secretary: Samuel L. Bryant

I. Call to Order
Presenter: Regent Wesley G. Terrell, Acting Board Chair

II. Roll Call

III. Open Forum

IV. Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget
Action Requested: Approval

V. Consent Agenda
Presenter: Regent Wesley G. Terrell, Acting Board Chair
A. Candidate for Promotion and Tenure, FY2018
Action Requested: Approval
B. Request to Purchase and Install Audio/Visual Equipment in the Roderick R. Paige - College
of Education, Martin Luther King - School of Communications and the Jesse H. Jones -
School of Business, through Troxell Communications
Action Requested: Approval
C. Renewal of the Software and Maintenance Agreement for Banner through Ellucian
Action Requested: Approval
D. Request to Purchase Maintenance and Technical Support Services through Oracle, Inc.
Action Requested: Approval
E. Fiscal Year 2018 Holiday Schedule
Action Requested: Approval
F. Annual Review of Endowed and Non-Endowed Investment Policies
Action Requested: Approval
G. Request to Purchase and Upgrade the Phoenix Vision Software in the Science Building
Action Requested: Approval
H. Appointment of Melinda Spaulding Chevalier as Vice President of University
Advancement
Action Requested: Approval
I. 3rd Amended Contract for Mike Davis, Head Men's Basketball Coach
Action Requested: Approval
J. 2nd Amended Contract for Johnetta Hayes-Perry, Head Women's Basketball Coach
Action Requested: Approval
K. 1st Amended Contact for Michael Robertson, Head Baseball Coach
Action Requested: Approval

VI. Board Business

A. Approve Minutes for past meetings of the Board of Regents
Action Requested: Approval

B. Election to fill Unexpired Term - Board Chair
Action Requested: Approval
VII. President's Report Continued
Action Requested: Information
New Library Update by Construction Manager and Architect
Dashboard Updates:
·Financial Aid Packaging
·Fall Enrollment
·Scholarship Strategy
Highlights from the 2017 Alumni Conference
Summer of Success Students
Summer Scholars Academy Students and Parents

VIII. Audit
Presenter: Ms. Charla Parker Thompson, Chief Audit Executive

A. Tasks In Progress Report
Action Requested: Information

IX. Executive Session
Presenter: Board Chair
A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorney
B. Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberations concerning Purchase, Lease or
Value of Real Property
C. Texas Government Code - Section 551.073 - Deliberations about Negotiated Contracts for
Prospective Gifts or Donations
D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters, including Appointment,
Evaluation or Dismissal of Personnel, Evaluation of President Austin A. Lane, Review of
President's Contract and Related Matters

X. Reconvene in Open Session

XI. Adjourn


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Agency Name: Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Texas State Child Fatality Review Team Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1100 West 49th Street, Moreton Building, Room M653
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005770
Submit Date: 07/27/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Amy Bailey, the Office of Title V and Family Health, DSHS, (512) 776-2311. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Anne Mosher, DSHS, telephone (512) 776-2780, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
Agenda:
The State Child Fatality Review Team (SCFRT) Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

I. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum

II. Review & Approval of Meeting Minutes from the May 4th, 2017 Meeting

III. Discussion and vote on new member - Medical Examiner

IV. 85th legislative updates and how this affects the SCFRT

V. 2014 and 2015 CFRT data presentation

VI. Vote on recommendations for biennial report


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Agency Name: Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: Wyndham Garden Austin, 3401 South IH 35
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005765
Submit Date: 07/26/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Colin Crocker, State Trauma Director, Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination, Division of Regulatory Services, Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6700, extension 2706. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Anne Mosher, Department of State Health Services, telephone (512) 776-2780 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
Agenda:

Call to Order

Vision:
A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System for a healthy and safe Texas.

Mission:
To promote, develop, and maintain a comprehensive data driven Emergency Healthcare System that will meet the needs of all patients and will raise the standards for high quality community health care by implementing innovative techniques and accountable systems for the delivery of emergency care for the entire population.

Review and Approval of May 2017 Meeting Minutes

Public Comment
(Please sign-up to give public comment. Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion)

1. Chair Report and Discussion

2. State EMS Trauma System Report, Office of EMS/Trauma Systems

3. Associate Commissioner Report, Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section

4. GETAC Committee Summary Reports:

Air Medical Committee
Cardiac Care Committee
Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committee
Education Committee
EMS Committee
Injury Prevention Committee
Medical Directors Committee
Pediatric Committee
Stroke Committee
Trauma Systems Committee

5. GETAC Liaison Summary Reports:

Texas EMS, Trauma, and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF)
EMS for Children (EMSC) State Partnership update
Preparedness Coordination Council

Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items:
(Public comment time may be limited at Chair's discretion)

6. Reminder about public comment sign-in sheet procedure

7. Review Title 25 Texas Administrative Code Section 157.39, Comprehensive Clinical Management Approval and Comprehensive Clinical Program

8. Report on the collaborative effort between the Education Committee and the DSHS Community Health Workers Program

9. Review requests for the Texas EMS & Trauma Registries

10. Information sharing for high-consequence infectious disease

11. Update from committee/task force charged with examining the scope of mental health/behavioral health issues in emergency healthcare

12. Update on Stroke and Cardiac Care Committee suggestions regarding National EMS Information Systems data points and/or elements to be examined for the purposes of a state assessment

13. Update on the Texas Heart Attack and Stroke Data Collection Initiative

14. Update from the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CAREs) and the RAC Data Collaborative

15. Update from the EMS Committee working group on EMS peer assistance program

16. Update from the GETAC joint work group examining the availability of paramedic and initial paramedic education in rural and frontier areas of Texas

17. Update on Texas effort to educate and train the public to serve as first responders in intentional mass-casualty and active shooter events, also referred to as "BCON" (bleeding control) by several GETAC committees

18. Review of committee charges and agenda development criteria. This item will also be discussed at the October 2017 GETAC retreat

19. Review and possible approval of GETAC burn center workgroup recommendations

20. Review and possible endorsement of the American College of Surgeons Palliative Care Guidelines, the palliative care document "Adult Comfort Care Order Set Sample," and the "Best Practices Guide: Palliative Care for Review" document

21. Update from the GETAC chair and the Texas EMS & Trauma Registries on available reports

22. Update from Mr. Eric Epley regarding the San Antonio Community Collaborative

23. Update from the ad hoc GETAC workgroup to assess the possible designation or verification of all emergency departments, regardless of affiliation

24. Review the "GETAC Strategic Plan for the Texas Emergency Healthcare System" and determine if any additions, deletions or corrections are in order

25. Reminder that the GETAC committee application period will be from August 21st September 17th, 2017. Committee selections will be deliberated in early October.

26. Reminder that the 2017 GETAC Retreat will be held from 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. on October 5th and from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. on October 6th at the Austin Wyndham Garden Hotel.

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Announcements

Adjournment


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Agency Name: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 4900 North Lamar Blvd.(Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room)
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005693
Submit Date: 07/24/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Karissa Sanchez, Council and Committee Liaison, Office of Mental Health Coordination, 512-487-3337, Karissa.sanchez@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Agenda: AGENDA:

Behavioral Health Advisory Committee

August 18, 2017
9 a.m.

Meeting Site:
Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Building
Public Hearing Room
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751
1. Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions

2. Approval of minutes for April 28, 2017, meeting and review of past action items

3. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Services updates
a. Recovery homes discussion
b. Texas Targeted Opioid Response and other grant opportunities
c. Strategic plan implementation
d. Speak Your Mind Texas campaign

4. Legislative implementation
a. H.B. 10, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017
b. S.B. 292, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017
c. H.B. 13, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017
d. H.B. 1486, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017

5. Public comment

6. 1115 Medicaid Waiver case study

7. Behavioral health initiatives for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities update

8. Subcommittee/committee reports
a. Block Grant Subcommittee
b. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee
c. Data Subcommittee
d. Rules Subcommittee
e. Policy Subcommittee
f. Self-Directed Care update

9. Public comment

10. Planning for next meeting

11. Action items/committee recommendations

12. Closing remarks

Public comment may be taken on any agenda item.

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Karissa Sanchez, Council and Committee Liaison, Office of Mental Health Coordination, 512-487-3337, Karissa.sanchez@hhsc.state.tx.us.
This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting.
People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Jamie Mollenhauer, Administrative Assistant, at 512-424-6631 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.


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Agency Name: Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: Department of State Health Services, Moreton Building, Room M100, 1100 West 49th Street
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005875
Submit Date: 07/31/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Nancy Eichner, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756, telephone (512) 776-3684; or email Nancy.Eichner@dshs.state.tx.us. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Anne Mosher, Department of State Health Services, telephone (512) 776-2780, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
Agenda:
The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call
Motion to accept excused absences

3. Approval of Minutes
May 6, 2017

4. Presentations, Reports and Updates
--- Comments from the Chair
-- Recommended Council meeting dates for 2018
- Friday, February 9, 2018
- Saturday, May 5, 2018
- Friday, August 17, 2018
- Saturday, November 3, 2018

--- State Agency Updates
-- Department of State Health Services
-- Texas Workforce Commission, Rehabilitation Services Division
-- Health and Human Services Commission, Office of Aging and Disability Resource Centers

---Standing Reports
-- Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Partnership Report
-- Dr. Wozniaks Update GETAC Cardiac Care
-- Texas Heart Attack Coalition
-- Heart Attack and Stroke Data Collection Initiative (Rider 67)
- American Heart Association Update
-- Lone Star Stroke Update
-- Chronic Care Subcommittee Update

--- Presentations
-- Presentation on the National Stroke Association
- Speaker: James B. Peake, MD, Lieutenant General USA (Ret), Senior Vice President, CGI Federal, and Former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs
-- Presentation on the Texas Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
- Speaker: Bob Hillert, MD
-- Presentation on the American Heart Association Hypertension Impact Grant
- Speaker: Roy R. Champion Jr, MS, BSN
Clinical Quality RN, Scott & White Health Plan
--- Update on the Texas Healthy Communities Program
- Speaker: Cecily Brea, MEd
Texas Healthy Communities Program, DSHS

5. Planning Recommendations by Council Members

6. Discussion and action concerning any of the above items

7. Public comment

8. Adjourn


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Agency Name: Texas Municipal Retirement System
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1200 North Interstate 35
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006235
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: David Gavia, Executive Director, Texas Municipal Retirement System, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, TX 78714-9153, 512-476-7577 or 800-924-8677
Agenda: Thursday, August 17, 2017, 1:30 p.m.
Friday, August 18, 2017, 9:00 a.m.

Note: The Board may take up any item posted on the agenda at any time during its meeting on Thursday, August 17, 2017 or at any time during the continuation of the meeting on the following day, Friday, August 18, 2017, beginning at the time and place specified on this agenda. In the event the Board does not convene a meeting on Thursday, August 17, 2017, for any reason, the Board may take up any or all items posted on the agenda during its meeting on Friday, August 18, 2017.

Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance

1. Consider and Act on Adoption of Minutes from the June 21-22, 2017 Meeting of the Board of Trustees

2. Consider and Act on Appointment(s) to TMRS Medical Board

3. Consider and Act on Extension of the External Auditor Contract

4. Consider and Act on Private Equity Manager Search Recommendation(s)

5. Real Estate Annual Asset Class Review

6. Real Return Annual Asset Class Review

7. Executive Session:
(a) In accordance with Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees will meet in executive session to deliberate personnel matters, including the appointment, employment, evaluation, compensation, performance, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of one or more public officers or employees, including without limitation, the Executive Director, Internal Auditor and General Counsel and the Board members individual self-assessments of performance, and thereafter may consider appropriate action in open session; and

(b) In accordance with Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees will meet in executive session to seek and receive the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to TMRS under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with the Open Meeting law.

Note: The Board anticipates recessing after the last item above and resuming Friday morning to take up any remaining agenda items.

8. Review and Discussion of Proposed Amendments to the Strategic Plan

9. Education Session: Benchmarking

10. Investment Staff Quarterly Report/Asset Class Updates

11. Discuss TMRS Board Informal or Social Gatherings

12. Chief Investment Officer Management Update, Including Governance, Personnel, Manager Updates, Fee Structures, and Other Investment Related News or Matters

13. Executive Director Update: Member Services Department

14. Call for Future Agenda Items

Adjournment

The Board of Trustees of the Texas Municipal Retirement System may meet in Executive Session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Ann. Ch 551.



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Agency Name: Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006042
Submit Date: 08/04/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Lea Weiss, OT Board Coordinator, 512/305-6900, lea@ptot.texas.gov
Agenda: 1. Call to Order
2. Public comment
3. Approval of Minutes of May 5, 2017
4. Discussion and possible action on the Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, Executive Council activity, the recent Sunset Review, the recent legislative session, and other agency business
5. Investigation Committee Report
A. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders for Case #s: 16-017; 16-095; 16-122; 16-213;
17-072; 17-090; 17-091; 17-112; 17-119; 17-129; 17-142; 17-155; 17-159; 17-185; 17-187; 17-188; 17-190 and 17-201
B. Discussion and possible action on the Investigation Committee meeting of July 28, 2017
C. Discussion and possible action on investigative activities to date
6. Discussion and possible action on policy and rule changes based on SB 317 from the 85th Legislative Session including fingerprint-based criminal background checks of licensure applicants and licensees, a schedule of sanctions, administrative penalties, facility deregulation and expunction of facility-related administrative violations from a licensee's record, requirements for initial licensure, the separation of board and staff responsibilities, negotiated rulemaking and alternative dispute resolution, and establishing a process for selecting a license holder peer organization in this state to evaluate and approve continuing education courses
7. Discussion and possible action on SB 1107 from the 85th Legislative Session and Board rules concerning telehealth
8. Discussion and possible action on the OT Coordinator's Report. The Coordinator's Report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting.
9. Discussion and possible action on the Presiding Officer's Report. The Presiding Officer's Report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting.
10. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Board meeting dates and agenda items for future consideration
11. Adjournment

The Board may meet in closed session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.

If you need auxiliary aids or services, please contact Lea Weiss at (512) 305-6900 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.


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Agency Name: Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005916
Submit Date: 08/02/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Lea Weiss, OT Board Coordinator, 512/305-6900, lea@ptot.texas.gov
Agenda: 1. Call to Order
2. Public comment
3. Approval of Minutes of May 5, 2017
4. Discussion and possible action on the Executive Director's Report concerning fiscal and budgetary matters, performance measures, ongoing projects, agency personnel matters, Executive Council activity, the recent Sunset Review, the recent legislative session, and other agency business
5. Investigation Committee Report
A. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders for Case #s: 16-017; 16-095; 16-213; 17-072; 17-090; 17-091; 17-112; 17-119; 17-129; 17-142; 17-155; 17-159; 17-185; 17-187; 17-188; 17-190 and 17-201
B. Discussion and possible action on the Investigation Committee meeting of July 28, 2017
C. Discussion and possible action on investigative activities to date
6. Discussion and possible action on policy and rule changes based on SB 317 from the 85th Legislative Session including fingerprint-based criminal background checks of licensure applicants and licensees, a schedule of sanctions, administrative penalties, facility deregulation and expunction of facility-related administrative violations from a licensee's record, requirements for initial licensure, the separation of board and staff responsibilities, negotiated rulemaking and alternative dispute resolution, and establishing a process for selecting a license holder peer organization in this state to evaluate and approve continuing education courses
7. Discussion and possible action on SB 1107 from the 85th Legislative Session and Board rules concerning telehealth
8. Discussion and possible action on the OT Coordinator's Report. The Coordinator's Report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting.
9. Discussion and possible action on the Presiding Officer's Report. The Presiding Officer's Report may concern any items listed on the agenda and events that have occurred between this meeting and the Board's last meeting.
10. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Board meeting dates and agenda items for future consideration
11. Adjournment

The Board may meet in closed session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.

If you need auxiliary aids or services, please contact Lea Weiss at (512) 305-6900 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.


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Agency Name: Camino Real Community Services
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Board of Trustees
Status: Active
Street Location: 19965 FM 3175 North
City Location: Lytle
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006398
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: Yes
Additional Information From: cherib@caminorealcs.org OR 210-357-0309
Agenda: CAMINO REAL COMMUNITY SERVICES
19965 F.M. 3175 NORTH, P.O. BOX 725, LYTLE, TX 78052
Phone: (210) 357-0300 Fax: (830) 772-4305
Relay Texas: (800) 735-2989 (TTY) Crisis Hotline: (800) 543-5750

EMMA C. GARCIA, Executive Director

BOARD MEETING AGENDA
August 18, 2017
12:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M.

I. Call to Order
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Determination of Quorum
IV. Invocation
V. Declarations of Conflicts of Interest
VI. Citizens Comments
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Board Minutes: July 21, 2017 Meeting
Program Reports: ECI, IDD, MH, HR, QM, and Executive Director
Treasurers Report (June 2017 Report)
ACTION ITEM: Approval of August 2017 Consent Agenda

VIII. Annual VALIC Report to the BoardStanley Marcus, Account Representative

IX. ACTION ITEMS:
Presentation, Discussion, and Approval of FY18 Budget, Personnel Services Schedule (PSS), Organizational Chart, and Holiday Schedule
Presentation, Discussion, and Approval of ECI Request for Application (RFA)
Presentation, Discussion, and Approval of Updating of Board By-Laws to remove Roberts Rules of Order requirement

X. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERS REPORTS
Treasurers Report (as of June 30, 2017)
Loans Summary Report

XI. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION:
SECTION 551.071 Consultation with Attorney:
Camino Real Community Services vs Aguila Construction, L.P.; Aguila
Construction GP, LLC; West American Insurance Company

XII. APPRECIATION CEREMONY: RETIREMENT OF JUDGE PAWELEK
Karnes County Representative

XIII. NEW BUSINESS
September Meeting:
1. Executive Directors Evaluation
2. Election of Board Officers
3. Texas Council FY18 Dues

XIV. ADJOURN


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Agency Name: Lampasas Central Appraisal District
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 109 East Fifth Street
City Location: Lampasas
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006040
Submit Date: 08/04/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: n/a
Agenda: 1. Call to order 2. Hear Protest 3. Recess


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Agency Name: Automobile Insurance Plan Association, Texas
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Governing Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1120 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., CityView Bldg. 3, Ste. 105
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006141
Submit Date: 08/07/2017
Emergency Meeting?: Yes
Additional Information From: Stacy Dutton at 512-531-7271 or sdutton@taipa.org or Nicole Morgan at 512-531-7257 or nmorgan@taipa.org
Agenda: Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association Governing Committee Meeting
Friday, August 18, 2017 - 9:00 A.M.

Via GoToWebinar Teleconference (contact Nicole Morgan at nmorgan@taipa.org for details)
OR In-Person at the TAIPA Office: 1120 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., CityView Bldg. 3, Ste. 105, Austin, TX 78746


1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Recognition of George Coopers Service to TAIPA

4. Reading of the Anti-Trust Statement

5. Audit/Finance Committee Report
A. Report on 2016 Audit (Exhibit 1)

6. Review and Approval of the Minutes of the March 24, 2017 Meeting (Exhibit 2)

7. Managers Report
A. Application Count Update as of July (Exhibit 3)
B. Financial Update as of June (Exhibit 4)
C. Line of Credit Renewal
D. New Office Space Lease
E. Plan of Operation Filing: Refunds for Cancellations (Exhibit 5)
F. Surcharges on TAIPA Policies (Exhibit 6)
G. Quota Procedures Related to Insurers Discontinuing Writing (Exhibit 7)

8. Operations Subcommittee Report
A. Over/Under Report (Exhibit 8)

9. Report of Counsel
A. Legislative Update
B. TAIPA Rates

10. 2018 Meeting Dates (Exhibit 9)

11. Next MeetingNovember 17, 2017 at Omni Austin Southpark

12. Manager Transition Subcommittee Report

13. Personnel Matters

14. Adjournment


The Governing Committee may take action on any matter of business identified in this notice. Portions of the meeting will be conducted as a closed meeting, if permitted under Chapter 551, Government Code.



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Agency Name: East Texas Council of Governments
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 3800 Stone St
City Location: Kilgore
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006295
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: David A. Cleveland Executive Director ETCOG 3800 Stone Rd. Kilgore, TX 75662 903-218-6423
Agenda: Chief Elected Officials (CEO) Board Meeting
AGENDA

1.Call to Order:
2.Welcome/Announcements
3.Roll Call:
4.Executive Directors Report:
RPO Funding Proposal
Call for Projects Update
5.* Consider entering into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 (2) for private consultation with attorney:
a. Convene into executive session
b. Reconvene into open session
6.*Consider approval of Minutes of January 20, 2017:
7.*Consider approval of Child Care Services Contract:
8.*Consider appointment of CEO Board Nomination Committee for Workforce Board Service:
9.*Consider appointment of a Subcommittee to review Workforce East Texas Board Bylaws:
10.* Consider approval of the FY 2017-2020 Local Board Development Plan:
11.Status Report
Workforce Centers Update
oLongview
oTyler
oMarshall
oService Delivery Structure Adjustment
12.Adjourn
*Denotes an Action Item


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Agency Name: Rio Grande Council of Governments
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Board of Directors' Meeting
Status: Active
Street Location: 8037 Lockheed, Ste. 100
City Location: El Paso
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006402
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Annette Gutierrez, RGCOG Executive Director
Agenda: RIO GRANDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 18, 2017

10:00 A.M. MDT




PLACE: Rio Grande Council of Governments
8037 Lockheed, Ste. 100
El Paso, TX 79925



PRESIDING: Commissioner Carlos Leon
President, RGCOG




EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR: Annette Gutierrez
A G E N D A



ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM


APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON
July 21, 2017


ADMINISTRATION


1. RGCOG Holiday Schedule, by Annette Gutierrez
Board of Directors approval is requested to approve the Holiday Schedule as presented for FY 18.
DISCUSS AND ACT UPON AS NEEDED


2. Request for Qualifications for Legal Services, by Annette Gutierrez
Board of Directors approval is requested to post a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Legal Services for FY 2018.
DISCUSS AND ACT UPON AS NEEDED


3. Appoint a Nominations Committee for Fiscal Year 2018, by Annette Gutierrez
Board of Directors approval is requested to form a Nominating Committee comprised of at least three members of the Board of Directors to propose officers and directors for the general membership meeting.

DISCUSS AND ACT UPON AS NEEDED


4. Proposed amended Rio Grande Council of Governments (RGCOG) Bylaws, by Annette Gutierrez
Board of Directors approval is requested to amend the RGCOG Bylaws.
DISCUSS AND ACT UPON AS NEEDED





5. Rio Grande Council of Governments (RGCOG) Procurement Manual, by
Annette Gutierrez
Board of Directors approval is requested to adopt the proposed RGCOG Procurement Manual as presented and to allow the Executive Director to amend the Manual as necessary.

DISCUSS AND ACT UPON AS NEEDED

6. Proposed Budget for FY 18, by Annette Gutierrez
Board of Directors acceptance and recommendation to the general membership is requested for adoption of the Proposed FY 18 Budget (October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018).
DISCUSS AND ACT UPON AS NEEDED


REGIONAL SERVICES

7. Rio Grande Council of Governments (RGCOG) Interlocal Agreement: El Paso County, by Marisa Quintanilla
Board of Directors approval is requested to allow the RGCOG to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with El Paso County to provide regional law enforcement training for FY 18 and 19, pending grant award from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division.
DISCUSS AND ACT UPON AS NEEDED


8. Southern Software Agreement, by Marisa Quintanilla
Board of Directors approval is requested to allow Rio Grande Council of Governments (RGCOG) to enter into an Agreement with Southern Software, Inc.
DISCUSS AND ACT UPON AS NEEDED


9. Texas Youth Preparedness Council, by Marisa Quintanilla
Ms. Quintanilla will present information on the Texas Youth Preparedness Council and how they are working to make their communities more resilient.

THIS IS AN INFORMATION ITEM; NO ACTION IS REQUIRED


10. RGCOG: Solid Waste Advisory Committee Bylaws, by Cynthia Mendez
Board of Directors approval is requested on the submittal of the revised Solid Waste Advisory Committees Bylaws and Resolution.

DISCUSS AND ACT UPON AS NEEDED
11. RGCOG: Solid Waste Advisory Committee Roster, by Cynthia Mendez
Board of Directors approval is requested on the submittal of the updated Solid Waste Advisory Committees roster and resolution.

DISCUSS AND ACT UPON AS NEEDED


12. RGCOG: FY 2018 Solid Waste Application Timeline, by Cynthia Mendez
Ms. Cynthia Mendez will present a Calendar of Events for FY 2018 Solid Waste Grants Program.

THIS IS AN INFORMATION ITEM; NO ACTION IS REQUIRED


AREA AGENCY on AGING

13. Aging to Perfection Expo 2017, by Yvette Lugo
Ms. Yvette Lugo will update the Board on the upcoming 18th Annual Aging to Perfection Expo on September 12, 2017.

THIS IS AN INFORMATION ITEM; NO ACTION IS REQUIRED


EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT

8-3-2017 Participated in the TARC/T4A/HHS monthly conference call
8-3-2017 Attended a meeting in the Village of Vinton with Yvette Lugo, AAA Director, regarding services and programs for senior citizens of the community.
8/3/2017 Meeting with the Executive Committee for the El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium to discuss the behavioral health system of care through the Paso del Norte Health Foundation.
8/5/2017 Visited flood area in Socorro with city staff, Commissioner Vince Perez, and Congressman Will Hurd

Information for Board members
Texas Department of Agriculture home delivered program
Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance Workshop at the RGCOG, October 10, 2017 at 2:00 pm







PRESIDENTS REPORT


ANNOUNCEMENTS


ADJOURNMENT


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Agency Name: Brazoria County Appraisal District
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 500 N Chenango st
City Location: ANGLETON
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006143
Submit Date: 08/07/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Cheryl Evans
Agenda:

APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD
FOR THE BRAZORIA COUNTY
APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TEXAS


Notice of Public Meeting of the Appraisal Review Board:


Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Appraisal Review Board of the Brazoria County Appraisal District will convene at 9:00 a.m., Friday, August 18, 2017 in the boardroom of the Brazoria County Appraisal District office located at 500 North Chenango, Angleton, Texas, to consider the following items:


1. Call the Meeting to Order.

2. Record the Members Present.

3. Approval of Minutes for Meeting of August 16, 2017.

4. Hear and Determine Taxpayer and Taxing Unit Appeals on All matters Permitted By, TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE (a list of the hearings is available to the Public at the Brazoria County Appraisal District Office.)


5. Adjournment.

This notice is given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government
Code.

CHAIRMAN APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD


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Agency Name: Texas Forensic Science Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Room 170
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006062
Submit Date: 08/04/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Kathryn Adams, kathryn.adams@fsc.texas.gov
Agenda: MEETING AGENDA
August 18, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Stephen F. Austin Building
1700 N. Congress Avenue, Room 170
Austin, Texas 78701

The Commission may meet in closed session on any item listed below, if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551. During this meeting, the Commission may consider and take action on the following items. The Commission may take breaks as necessary.

1. Review and adopt minutes from May 26, 2017 Forensic Science Commission Quarterly meeting. (Barnard) (5 min)

2. Office administrative update (FY2017 budget close; adoption of FY2018 budget; discussion of transition from Sam Houston State University to the Office of Court Administration including introduction of David Slayton to Commissioners; change to content management software required for the FSC Licensing Program). (Garcia) (15 min)

3. Discuss and consider pending complaints and laboratory self-disclosures as well as new complaints and self-disclosures received through August 4, 2017. (Daniel) (60 min)

Disclosures Pending from May 26, 2017

1. No. 17.26; DPS El Paso (DNA Evidence Handling)

Disclosures Received as of August 4, 2017

2. No. 17.38; Jefferson Co. Regional Crime Lab (Seized Drugs)
3. No. 17.44; DPS Tyler (Seized Drugs)
4. No. 17.45; DPS Tyler (Seized Drugs/LIMS)
5. No. 17.47; Houston Forensic Science Center (Toxicology)
6. No. 17.48; Houston Forensic Science Center (DNA Evidence Handling)
7. No. 17.51; Houston Forensic Science Center (CODIS)

Complaints Pending from May 26, 2017

8. No. 16.54; Gulley, Britney (SWIFS; Firearms/Toolmarks)
9. No. 17.04; Gefrides, Lisa (Houston Forensic Science Center; Biology/DNA)
10. No. 17.05; Innocence Project of Texas (DPS Austin/Orchid Cellmark; DNA/CODIS)
11. No. 17.13; Hill, Anthony (Max Courtney; Crime Scene Reconstruction)
12. No. 17.23; Ghant, Travis (Scott & White Temple Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Alice Lindner; S.A.N.E)
13. No. 17.24; Smithwick, Roy (Bexar Co. Criminal Investigation Lab; Serology and Firearms/Toolmarks)

Complaints Received as of August 4, 2017

14. No. 13.06; Mireles, Gustavo (DPS McAllen; DNA/Blood Spatter/Crime Scene)
15. No. 17.34; Radke, Christopher (SWIFS; DNA/Serology)
16. No. 17.36; Whitlock, Tarrance (SWIFS; GSR)
17. No. 17.46; Tran, Quang (SWIFS; Firearms/Tool Marks)
18. No. 17.49; Isenhower, David Wayne (Harris Co. Sheriff's Office; Blood Spatter)

8. Discuss status of crime laboratory accreditation program, including accreditation non-conformances received since May quarterly meeting. Follow up from discussion on rule proposal to add footwear and tire tread comparison to trace evidence subdisciplines subject to Commission accreditation requirements. Discuss whether to exempt crime scene reconstruction analytical disciplines (including but not limited to blood spatter analysis) from the accreditation requirements. (Garcia) (15 min)

9. Discuss licensing advisory committee program, including adjudication of public comments received since May quarterly meeting. Review, discuss and adopt proposed rules (including changes resulting from comments) for licensing program. (Hilbig/Garcia) (60 min)

10. Update from investigative panel regarding Harris Co. Institute of Forensic Sciences (Toxicology, Blood Alcohol) #16.48. (Drake/Kerrigan/Daniel) (20 min)

11. Update from investigative panel regarding combined Clark (Harris Co. IFS, HPD, Harris Co. Sheriffs Department; GSR, DNA, Blood Spatter) #16-40 case and Bryan (Robert Thorman; Blood Spatter) #16.56 case, including August 1, 2017 panel meeting at Brazos Co. District Attorney's Office as well as addition to complaint regarding serology filed by Bryan's attorney. (Johnson/Hughes-Stamm/Parsons) (30 min)

12. Update from investigative panel regarding Houston Forensic Science Center Self-Disclosure (Crime Scene) #17.22. (Garcia) (5 min)

13. Update from investigative panel regarding DPS Garland (Blood Alcohol) #17.28 (Garcia) (5 min)

14. Discussion with ANAB Vice President Pamela Sales regarding issues identified in Austin Police Department DNA Laboratory including accrediting body's response to Commission inquiry. (Garcia/Budowle/Koehler/Sales) (60 min)

15. Discussion regarding findings of fact, conclusions of law and order by Judge Herbert B. Dixon in United States v. Torney and response regarding same from NMS including consideration of appropriate action under art. 38.01 Tex. Code Crim. Proc. (Hughes-Stamm/Garcia) (45 mins)

16. Consideration of microbial DNA issues identified by SWIFS with Qiagen Investigator 24-plex kit, response from manufacturer and resolution (Hughes-Stamm/Budowle/Sliter). (20 mins)

17. Discussion regarding introduction, scope and legal issues regarding Rapid DNA technology in Texas. (Garcia/Budowle) (15 min)

18. Update on statewide & Co.-based defense triage projects for DNA mixture review. (Wicoff/Boswell/Strassburger) (5 min).

19. Update on APD review of quality system for non-DNA sections under contract with the National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) (Garcia/Chief Gay) (5 min).

20. Update on Hair Microscopy Panel. (Garcia) (20 min)

21. Update from panel on Commission reporting requirements, including disclosure guidance per statute and possible revisions to rules. (Garcia) (5 min)

22. Discuss progress on project to standardize sexual assault kits. (Downing) (10 min)

23. Update from Texas Association of Crime Laboratory Directors. (Kahn or designee) (5 min)

24. Report on National Association of Attorneys General Forensic Symposium and NIST International Forensic Science Error Management Symposium. (Garcia) (5 min)

25. Consider proposed agenda items for next quarterly meeting. (Barnard)

26. Schedule and location of future panel and quarterly meetings. (Barnard)

27. Hear public comment. (Barnard)

28. Adjourn.

To increase public access to meetings, the Commission will endeavor to live-stream all quarterly meetings on its website at www.fsc.texas.gov. However, the Commissions decision to live-stream any particular meeting should not be interpreted as a guarantee that all meetings will be live-streamed. Our ability to live-stream depends on budgetary constraints and logistical considerations at any given meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the Commission Coordinator, Kathryn Adams, at (512) 936-0770 or kathryn.adams@fsc.texas.gov.


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Agency Name: Texas Forensic Science Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Room 170
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006132
Submit Date: 08/07/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Kathryn Adams, kathryn.adams@fsc.texas.gov; 512-936-0770
Agenda: MEETING AGENDA
August 18, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Stephen F. Austin Building
1700 N. Congress Avenue, Room 170
Austin, Texas 78701

The Commission may meet in closed session on any item listed below, if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551. During this meeting, the Commission may consider and take action on the following items. The Commission may take breaks as necessary.

1. Review and adopt minutes from May 26, 2017 Forensic Science Commission Quarterly meeting. (Barnard) (5 min)

2. Office administrative update (FY2017 budget close; adoption of FY2018 budget; discussion of transition from Sam Houston State University to the Office of Court Administration including introduction of David Slayton to Commissioners; change to content management software required for the FSC Licensing Program). (Garcia) (15 min)

3. Discuss and consider pending complaints and laboratory self-disclosures as well as new complaints and self-disclosures received through August 4, 2017. (Daniel) (60 min)

Disclosures Pending from May 26, 2017

1. No. 17.26; DPS El Paso (DNA Evidence Handling)

Disclosures Received as of August 4, 2017

2. No. 17.38; Jefferson Co. Regional Crime Lab (Seized Drugs)
3. No. 17.44; DPS Tyler (Seized Drugs)
4. No. 17.45; DPS Tyler (Seized Drugs/LIMS)
5. No. 17.47; Houston Forensic Science Center (Toxicology)
6. No. 17.48; Houston Forensic Science Center (DNA Evidence Handling)
7. No. 17.50; Houston Forensic Science Center (CODIS)

Complaints Pending from May 26, 2017

8. No. 16.54; Gulley, Britney (SWIFS; Firearms/Toolmarks)
9. No. 17.04; Gefrides, Lisa (Houston Forensic Science Center; Biology/DNA)
10. No. 17.05; IPOT (DPS Austin/Orchid Cellmark; DNA/CODIS)
11. No. 17.13; Hill, Anthony (Max Courtney; Crime Scene Reconstruction)
12. No. 17.23; Ghant, Travis (Scott & White Temple Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Alice Lindner; S.A.N.E)
13. No. 17.24; Smithwick, Roy (Bexar Co. Criminal Investigation Lab; Serology and Firearms/Toolmarks)

Complaints Received as of August 4, 2017

14. No. 13.06; Mireles, Gustavo (DPS McAllen; DNA/Blood Spatter)
15. No. 17.34; Radke, Christopher (SWIFS; DNA/Serology)
16. No. 17.36; Whitlock, Tarrance (SWIFS; GSR)
17. No. 17.46; Tran, Quang (SWIFS; Firearms/Tool Marks)
18. No. 17.49; Isenhower, David Wayne (Harris Co. Sheriff; Blood Spatter)

4. Discuss status of crime laboratory accreditation program, including accreditation non-conformances received since May quarterly meeting. Follow up from discussion on rule proposal to add footwear and tire tread comparison to trace evidence subdisciplines subject to Commission accreditation requirements. Discuss whether to exempt crime scene reconstruction analytical disciplines (including but not limited to blood spatter analysis) from the accreditation requirements. (Garcia) (15 min)

5. Discuss licensing advisory committee program, including adjudication of public comments received since May quarterly meeting. Review, discuss and adopt proposed rules (including changes resulting from comments) for licensing program. Consider TACDL nomination for replacement candidate on Licensing Advisory Committee. (Hilbig/Garcia) (60 min)

6. Update from investigative panel regarding Harris Co. Institute of Forensic Sciences (Toxicology, Blood Alcohol) #16.48. (Drake/Kerrigan/Daniel) (20 min)

7. Update from investigative panel regarding combined Clark (Harris Co. IFS, HPD, Harris Co. Sheriffs Department; GSR, DNA, Blood Spatter) #16-40 case and Bryan (Robert Thorman; Blood Spatter) #16.56 case, including August 1, 2017 panel meeting at Brazos Co. District Attorney's Office as well as addition to complaint regarding serology filed by Bryan's attorney. (Johnson/Hughes-Stamm/Parsons) (30 min)

8. Update from investigative panel regarding Houston Forensic Science Center Self-Disclosure (Crime Scene) #17.22. (Garcia) (5 min)

9. Update from investigative panel regarding DPS Garland (Blood Alcohol) #17.28 (Garcia) (5 min)

10. Discussion with ANAB Vice President Pamela Sales regarding issues identified in Austin Police Department DNA Laboratory including accrediting body's response to Commission inquiry. (Garcia/Budowle/Koehler/Sales) (60 min)

11. Discussion regarding findings of fact, conclusions of law and order by Judge Herbert B. Dixon in United States v. Torney and response regarding same from NMS including consideration of appropriate action under art. 38.01 Tex. Code Crim. Proc. (Hughes-Stamm/Garcia) (45 min)

12. Consideration of microbial DNA issues identified by SWIFS with Qiagen Investigator 24-plex kit, response from manufacturer and resolution (Hughes-Stamm/Budowle/Sliter). (20 min)

13. Discussion regarding introduction, scope and legal issues regarding Rapid DNA technology in Texas. (Garcia/Budowle) (15 min)

14. Update on statewide & Co.-based defense triage projects for DNA mixture review. (Wicoff/Boswell/Strassburger) (10 min).

15. Discuss rape kit storage issue and receive update from Chief Gay or designee on APD review of quality system for non-DNA sections under contract with the National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) (Garcia/Chief Gay) (15 min).

16. Update on Hair Microscopy Panel. (Garcia) (20 min)

17. Update from panel on Commission reporting requirements, including disclosure guidance per statute and possible revisions to rules. (Garcia) (5 min)

18. Discuss progress on project to standardize sexual assault kits. (Downing) (10 min)

19. Update from Texas Association of Crime Laboratory Directors. (Kahn or designee) (5 min)

20. Report on National Association of Attorneys General Forensic Symposium and NIST International Forensic Science Error Management Symposium. (Garcia) (5 min)

21. Consider proposed agenda items for next quarterly meeting. (Barnard)

22. Schedule and location of future panel and quarterly meetings. (Barnard)

23. Hear public comment. (Barnard)

24. Adjourn.

To increase public access to meetings, the Commission will endeavor to live-stream all quarterly meetings on its website at www.fsc.texas.gov. However, the Commissions decision to live-stream any particular meeting should not be interpreted as a guarantee that all meetings will be live-streamed. Our ability to live-stream depends on budgetary constraints and logistical considerations at any given meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the Commission Coordinator, Kathryn Adams, at (512) 936-0770 or kathryn.adams@fsc.texas.gov.


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Agency Name: Texas Forensic Science Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Room 170
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006067
Submit Date: 08/04/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Kathryn Adams, kathryn.adams@fsc.texas.gov, 512-936-0770
Agenda: FSC COMPLAINT SCREENING COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
August 17, 2017 at 3:30 PM
Stephen F. Austin
Room 172
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 936-0770

The Commission may meet in closed session on any item listed below, if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551. During this meeting, the Commission may consider and take action on the following items. The Commission may take breaks as necessary.

1. Discuss factual information, allegations and potential recommendations for complaints and laboratory self-disclosures received through August 4, 2017, the Commissions 15-day deadline for receipt of complaints and self-disclosures this quarter, or left pending from the Commissions May 26, 2017 quarterly meeting.

Disclosure Pending from May 26, 2017

1. No. 17.26; DPS El Paso (Lost DNA Evidence)

Disclosures Received as of August 4, 2017

2. No. 17.38; Jefferson County Regional Crime Lab (Drug Chemistry)
3. No. 17.44 DPS Tyler (Controlled Substance/Destruction of Evidence)
4. No. 17.45; DPS Tyler (Controlled Substance/LIMS Error)
5. No. 17.47; Houston Forensic Science Center (Toxicology)
6. No. 17.48; Houston Forensic Science Center (Mishandling of Evidence)
7. No. 17.50; Houston Forensic Science Center (CODIS)

Complaints Pending from May 26, 2017

1. No. 16.54; Gulley, Britney (SWIFS; Firearms/Toolmarks)
2. No. 17.04; Gefrides, Lisa (Houston Forensic Science Center; Biology/DNA)
3. No. 17.05; Innocence Project of Texas (DPS Austin; DNA-CODIS)
4. No. 17.13; Hill, Anthony (Max Courtney; Crime Scene Reconstruction)
5. No. 17.23; Ghant, Travis (Scott & White Temple Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Alice Lindner; S.A.N.E).
6. No. 17.24; Smithwick, Roy (Bexar County Criminal Investigation Lab; Serology and Ballistics

Complaints Received as of August 4, 2017

7. No. 17.34; Radke, Christopher (SWIFS; Blood Spatter)
8. No. 17.36; Whitlock, Tarance (SWIFS; GSR)
9. No. 17.46; Tran, Quang (SWIFS/Heather Thomas; Firearms/Tool Marks)
10. No. 17.49; Isenhower, David Wayne (Harris Co. Sheriffs Office; Blood Spatter)
11. No. 13.06; Mireles, Gustavo (DPS McAllen; DNA/Blood Spatter) This is a new complaint combined with one previously filed by Mr. Mireles.

2. Discuss summary of cases dismissed by staff.

3. Hear public comment.

4. Adjourn.

To increase public access to meetings, the Commission will endeavor to live-stream all quarterly meetings on its website at www.fsc.texas.gov. However, the Commissions decision to live-stream any particular meeting should not be interpreted as a guarantee that all meetings will be live-streamed. Our ability to live-stream depends on budgetary constraints and logistical considerations at any given meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the Commission Coordinator, Kathryn Adams, at (512) 936-0770 or kathryn.adams@fsc.texas.gov.


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Agency Name: Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc.
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Board of Directors Meeting
Status: Active
Street Location: 1410 East Court Street
City Location: Seguin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006436
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: kimberly jonas 830-303-4376
Agenda: Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc., (CCSCT)
Central Board of Directors Meeting
August 18, 2017 1:00 PM
Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-Op, Community Room
927 North Highway 46, Seguin, Texas 78155

REVISED AGENDA

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Promise of Community Action

5. Establish Quorum

6. Approve Order of Agenda - (Action Item)

7. Accept comments from the General Public
(Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes)

8. INFORMATION AGENDA

A. Workforce Solution Alamo, Youth Program - Julie Cantu

B. Certified Community Action Professional- Status (p. 1-3)

C. National Certified ROMA Implementer- Press Release

1. Press Release (P. 4)
2. Letter of Recognition (P. 5)

D. Community Action Partnerships 2017 Annual Convention, August 29 September 1, 2017, Philadelphia, PA. (p. 6)

E. Community Action Association of Region VI 2017 Conference October 25-27, 2017, New Orleans, LA. (p. 7-9)

F. NCAF - History of the War on Poverty, Presented by David Bradley
October 24, 2017, Embassy Suites Convention Center, New Orleans, LA (p. 10)

G. Notification WIC moved from Texas Department of Health Services to Texas Health and Human Services Commission (p. 11)
H. Status of Grant Application

1. Walmart State Giving- $100,000 Grant resubmitted Cycle 3

2. Frost Bank & Myra Stafford Charitable Trust, Frost Bank, Trustee- Request to purchase 2 vehicles for the Aging/Senior Nutrition Program

3. Sunrise Rotary Club- Rev. Jimmie Flakes, President Elect- $1,000.00 for Aging Senior Nutrition Program (p. 12)

4. Rotary Club of Seguin- $1,300 grant received for the Guadalupe County Fan Drive (p. 13-14)

I. $1 Challenge (p. 15)

J. Committee Appointments (p. 16-30)

K. September 2017 CCSCT Board Meeting- September 22, 2017

9. ACTION AGENDA

A. Consider and approve meeting minutes for:

1. CCSCT Board Meeting Minutes- May 19, 2017 (p. 31-40)
2. CCSCT Finance Meeting Minutes May 19, 2017 (p. 41)

B. Consider and approve resignation of Richard Tuttle, Elected Official Sector, Atascosa County (p. 42)

C. Consider and approve new Board representative for the Low Income Sector Karnes County Katherine Gonzales (p. 43-53)

D. Consider and approve new Board representative for the Private Sector Kerr County Gina Lagrone (p. 54-58)

E. Consider and approve Board representative for the Public Officials Sector Zavala County Commissioner Miguel Mike Acosta (p. 59-30)

F. Consider and approve the retirement of Francis Country Moczygemba Frio County, Low-Income Sector Representative- Effective August 31, 2017. (p. 61)

G. Consider and approve the resignation of Deborah Wadle Wilson County, Private Sector. (Handout)

H. Consider and approve the Election of Treasurer to complete the unexpired term ending the date of the January 2018 board meeting.

I. Consider and approve the Election of Secretary to complete the unexpired term ending the date of the January 2018 board meeting.

J. Consider and approve CCSCT Board Bylaws amendment to the CCSCT Board Bylaws, Section 8 B Election of Officers Item 1- term limits for positions on the Executive Committee. (p. 62-66)

K. Consider and approve CCSCT Financial Report Financial Handout

L. Consider and approve Program Directors Reports for:

1. Aging/Senior Nutrition Program (p. 58 71)

2. Community Services Program (p. 72-74)
a. CSBG
b. CEAP
c. Tennant Based Rental Assistance

3. Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) (p. 75-79)

4. Woman, Infant and Children Program (WIC) (p. 80-87)

5. Human Resources (p. 88)

M. Consider and approve the Board Resolution for TDHCA Home Program applications for funding (p. 89-90)

N. Consider and approve submission of application to manage HHS-2018-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1316 Head Start Grantee- Atascosa, Karnes and Wilson Counties. (p. 91)

O. Consider and approve the 2017 CSBG Budget Amendment. (p. 92-115)

P. Consider and Approve 2018 Community Action Plan and 2018 CSBG Budget. (p.116-178)

Q. Consider and approve HHS/DADS Contract Amendment #19-HHSC Contract No. 172600, Home delivered Meals Contract- Revises termination date to- September 30, 2018. (p. 179-224)

R. Consider and approve 2018 Department of Energy Weatherization
Assistance Program contract renewal.

S. Consider and Approve the CCSCT Security and Privacy Policy (p. 226 236)

T. Consider and approve purchase of CSBG/CEAP vehicle (p. 237-238)


U. Consent Agenda

1. Consider and approve Amendment No. 2 FY 2017 Community Service
Block Grant Program contract no 61170002625. (p. 239-240)

2. Consider and approve Amendment No. 3 FY17 Community Service Block
Grant Program contract no 61170002625, is adding the 3rd Quarter funding allocation (p. 241-242)

3. Consider and approve Amendment No.4 FY 2017 Community Service
Block Grant Program contract no. 61170002625 (p. 243-244)

4. Consider and approve Amendment No. 3 FY 2016 CEAP contract no.
58160002571, which increases funds from $3,515,824.00 to
$3,962,099.00. (p. 245-248)

5. Consider and approve Amendment No. 3 FY 2017 CEAP contract no.
58170002584, which extends contract period for Dimmit LaSalle and
Maverick counties to August 31, 2017. (p. 249-250)

6. Consider and approve Amendment No. 3 Department of Energy
Weatherization Assistance Program contract no. 23030002483 moving
Health and Safety funds to the Material and Labor line-item. (p. 251-254)

7. Consider and approve Amendment No. 2 FY 2017 LIHEAP Contract no.
811770002658 increasing budget from $323,667.00 to $3,364,659.00
and replaces the Priority List with the Amended Priority List. Exhibit B. (p. 255-261)

8. Guadalupe County United Way (p. 262-267)


T .Consider and approve Executive Directors Report (p. 268)


10. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board may at any time during the meeting close the meeting and hold an Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings act codified in Sections 551.071-551.090, Texas Government code which permits closed meetings.

A. Pursuant to Tex. Govt Code, 551.072(1) to deliberate the possible purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on CCSCTs position to negotiate with a third party.

1. Kenedy
2. Juan Seguin SISD

B. Pursuant to Tex. Govt Code, 551.074(2) to hear a complaint or charge against a former employee.

1. Status of investigation

C. Pursuant to Tex. Govt Code, 551.072(1) to deliberate the possible purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on CCSCTs position to negotiate with a third party.

1. Pursuant to Tex. Govt Code, 551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee;

a. Annual performance evaluation of Bobby Deike, Executive Director:

Org. Standard 7.4 The governing board conducts a performance appraisal of the CEO/executive director within each calendar year.

b. Annual review and approval of compensation for Bobby Deike, Executive Director:

Org. Standard 7.5 The governing board reviews and approves CEO/executive director compensation within every calendar year.

11. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

12. ADJOURNMENT


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Agency Name: Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc.
Date of Meeting: 08/18/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Board of Directors Meeting
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 801 N. State Hwy 123 Bypass
City Location: Seguin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006278
Submit Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Kimberly Jonas 830-303-4378
Agenda: Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc., (CCSCT)
Central Board of Directors Meeting
August 18, 2017 1:00 PM
Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-Op, Community Room
927 North Highway 46, Seguin, Texas 78155

AGENDA

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Promise of Community Action

5. Establish Quorum

6. Approve Order of Agenda - (Action Item)

7. Accept comments from the General Public
(Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes)

8. INFORMATION AGENDA

A. Workforce Solution Alamo, Youth Program - Julie Cantu

B. Certified Community Action Professional- Status

C. National Certified ROMA Implementer- Press Release

1. Press Release
2. Letter of Recognition

D. Community Action Partnerships 2017 Annual Convention, August 29 September 1, 2017, Philadelphia, PA.

E. Community Action Association of Region VI 2017 Conference October 25-27, 2017, New Orleans, LA.

F. NCAF - History of the War on Poverty, Presented by David Bradley
October 24, 2017, Embassy Suites Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

G. Notification WIC moved from Texas Department of Health Services to Texas Health and Human Services Commission
H. Status of Grant Application

1. Walmart State Giving- $100,000 Grant resubmitted Cycle 3

2. Frost Bank & Myra Stafford Charitable Trust, Frost Bank, Trustee- Request to purchase 2 vehicles for the Aging/Senior Nutrition Program

3. Sunrise Rotary Club- Rev. Jimmie Flakes, President Elect- $1,000.00 for Aging Senior Nutrition Program

4. Rotary Club of Seguin- $1,300 grant received for the Guadalupe County Fan Drive

I. $1 Challenge

J. Committee Appointments

K. September 2017 CCSCT Board Meeting- September 22, 2017

9. ACTION AGENDA

A. Consider and approve meeting minutes for:

1. CCSCT Board Meeting Minutes- May 19, 2017
2. CCSCT Finance Meeting Minutes May 19, 2017

B. Consider and approve resignation of Richard Tuttle, Elected Official Sector, Atascosa County

C. Consider and approve new Board representative for the Low Income Sector Karnes County Katherine Gonzales

D. Consider and approve new Board representative for the Private Sector Kerr County Gina Lagrone

E. Consider and approve Board representative for the Public Officials Sector Zavala County Commissioner Miguel Mike Acosta

F. Consider and approve the retirement of Francis Country Moczygemba Frio County, Low-Income Sector Representative- Effective August 31, 2017.

G. Consider and approve the Election of Treasurer to fill the remaining 4 months.



H. Consider and approve CCSCT Board Bylaws amendment to the CCSCT Board Bylaws, Section 8 B Election of Officers Item 1- term limits for positions on the Executive Committee.

I. Consider and approve CCSCT Financial Report Financial Handout

J. Consider and approve Program Directors Reports for:

1. Aging/Senior Nutrition Program

2. Community Services Program
a. CSBG
b. CEAP
c. Tennant Based Rental Assistance

3. Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

4. Woman, Infant and Children Program (WIC)

5. Human Resources

K. Consider and approve the Board Resolution for TDHCA Home Program applications for funding

L. Consider and approve submission of application to manage HHS-2018-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1316 Head Start Grantee- Atascosa, Karnes and Wilson Counties.

M. Consider and approve the 2017 CSBG Budget Amendment.

N. Consider and Approve 2018 Community Action Plan and 2018 CSBG Budget.

O. Consider and approve THHS/DADS Contract Amendment #19-HHSC Contract No. 172600, Home delivered Meals Contract- Revises termination date to- September 30, 2018.

P. Consider and approve 2018 Department of Energy Weatherization
Assistance Program contract renewal.

Q. Consider and Approve the CCSCT Security and Privacy Policy

R. Consider and approve purchase of CSBG/CEAP vehicle


S. Consent Agenda

1. Consider and approve Amendment No. 2 FY 2017 Community Service
Block Grant Program contract no 61170002625.

2. Consider and approve Amendment No. 3 FY17 Community Service Block
Grant Program contract no 61170002625, is adding the 3rd Quarter funding allocation

3. Consider and approve Amendment No.4 FY 2017 Community Service
Block Grant Program contract no. 61170002625

4. Consider and approve Amendment No. 3 FY 2016 CEAP contract no.
58160002571, which increases funds from $3,515,824.00 to
$3,962,099.00.

5. Consider and approve Amendment No. 3 FY 2017 CEAP contract no.
58170002584, which extends contract period for Dimmit LaSalle and
Maverick counties to August 31, 2017.

6. Consider and approve Amendment No. 3 Department of Energy
Weatherization Assistance Program contract no. 23030002483 moving
Health and Safety funds to the Material and Labor line-item.

7. Consider and approve Amendment No. 2 FY 2017 LIHEAP Contract no.
811770002658 increasing budget from $323,667.00 to $3,364,659.00
and replaces the Priority List with the Amended Priority List. Exhibit B.

8. Guadalupe County United Way


T .Consider and approve Executive Directors Report


10. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board may at any time during the meeting close the meeting and hold an Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings act codified in Sections 551.071-551.090, Texas Government code which permits closed meetings.

A. Pursuant to Tex. Govt Code, 551.072(1) to deliberate the possible purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on CCSCTs position to negotiate with a third party.

1. Kenedy
2. Juan Seguin SISD

B. Pursuant to Tex. Govt Code, 551.074(2) to hear a complaint or charge against a former employee.

1. Status of investigation

C. Pursuant to Tex. Govt Code, 551.072(1) to deliberate the possible purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on CCSCTs position to negotiate with a third party.

1. Pursuant to Tex. Govt Code, 551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee;

a. Annual performance evaluation of Bobby Deike, Executive Director:

Org. Standard 7.4 The governing board conducts a performance appraisal of the CEO/executive director within each calendar year.

b. Annual review and approval of compensation for Bobby Deike, Executive Director:

Org. Standard 7.5 The governing board reviews and approves CEO/executive director compensation within every calendar year.

11. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

12. ADJOURNMENT


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Agency Name: Baylor Water Supply Corp.
Date of Meeting: 08/21/2017
Time of Meeting: 07:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 210 South Main St, PO BOX 426
City Location: Seymour
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006617
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Connie Futch or Krystal Butler 940-888-3800
Agenda: *The Board of Directors may or may not vote/take action on ANY item listed in this agenda. The Presiding Officer may change the order of business in the interest of time, convenience and/or charity.

*Items for discussion and possible action:*
Invocation.
Call meeting to order Presiding Officer.
Roll Call of Directors.
Establish quorum.
Welcome and recognize guests.
Public Comments.
Presentation of minutes of previous meeting(s).
Report of Board President and Staff Reports.
Financial Report.
Review Past Due Accounts.
Discussion and/or action to officially close out the Bufkin Well project.
Discussion and/or action on any matter related to the Bufkin Well field.
Discussion and/or action on the adoption of Resolution R082117-1 to approve the Baylor County SUD Investment Policy.
Discussion and/or action to change and/or set new rates.
Discussion on any matter to be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors.
Set date for next regularly scheduled meeting of the BCSUD.
Motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.


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Agency Name: Baylor Water Supply Corp.
Date of Meeting: 08/21/2017
Time of Meeting: 07:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 210 South Main St, PO BOX 426
City Location: Seymour
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006618
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Connie Futch or Krystal Butler 940-888-3800
Agenda: *The Board of Directors may or may not vote/take action on ANY item listed in this agenda. The Presiding Officer may change the order of business in the interest of time, convenience and/or charity.

*Items for discussion and possible action:*
Invocation.
Call meeting to order Presiding Officer.
Roll Call of Directors.
Establish quorum.
Welcome and recognize guests.
Public Comments.
Presentation of minutes of previous meeting(s).
Report of Board President and Staff Reports.
Financial Report.
Review Past Due Accounts.
Discussion and/or action to officially close out the Bufkin Well project.
Discussion and/or action on any matter related to the Bufkin Well field.
Discussion and/or action on the adoption of Resolution R082117-1 to approve the Baylor County SUD Investment Policy.
Discussion and/or action to change and/or set new rates.
Discussion on any matter to be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors.
Set date for next regularly scheduled meeting of the BCSUD.
Motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.


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Agency Name: Baylor Water Supply Corp.
Date of Meeting: 08/21/2017
Time of Meeting: 07:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 210 South Main St, PO BOX 426
City Location: Seymour
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006616
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Connie Futch or Krystal Butler 940-888-3800
Agenda: *The Board of Directors may or may not vote/take action on ANY item listed in this agenda. The Presiding Officer may change the order of business in the interest of time, convenience and/or charity.

*Items for discussion and possible action:*
Invocation.
Call meeting to order Presiding Officer.
Roll Call of Directors.
Establish quorum.
Welcome and recognize guests.
Public Comments.
Presentation of minutes of previous meeting(s).
Report of Board President and Staff Reports.
Financial Report.
Review Past Due Accounts.
Discussion and/or action to officially close out the Bufkin Well project.
Discussion and/or action on any matter related to the Bufkin Well field.
Discussion and/or action on the adoption of Resolution R082117-1 to approve the Baylor County SUD Investment Policy.
Discussion and/or action to change and/or set new rates.
Discussion on any matter to be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors.
Set date for next regularly scheduled meeting of the BCSUD .
Motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.


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Agency Name: Rio Grande Council of Governments
Date of Meeting: 08/21/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: FY 2018-2019 Regional Solid Waste Grants Program
Status: Active
Street Location: 113 Highland Ave.
City Location: Marfa
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006404
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Marisa Quintanilla, RGCOG Regional Services Coordinator
Agenda:
FY 2018-2019 Regional Solid Waste Grants Program
Application Workshop
Casner Room: 113 Highland Ave.
Marfa, Texas 79843
August 21, 2017: 1:30 p.m. CDT


AGENDA

1. Welcome & Introductions

2. RGCOG FY 2018 Grant Application Workshop

Implementation Project Grant Application

a) Purpose

b) Allocation

c) Eligible Applicants

d) Final Date to Submit an Application

f) RGCOG Goals

3. Application

4. Reimbursement

5. Selection Process

6. Questions & Answers


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Agency Name: Rio Grande Council of Governments
Date of Meeting: 08/21/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Far West Texas Rural Planning Alliance Meeting
Status: Active
Street Location: 113 Highland Ave.
City Location: El Paso
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006403
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Marisa Quintanilla, RGCOG Regional Services Director
Agenda:
Far West Texas Rural Planning Alliance Meeting
Casner Room: 113 Highland Ave.
Marfa, Texas 79843
August 21, 2017 11 am CDT

1. Welcome/Call the Meeting to Order

2. Introduction

3. Approval of Minutes: January 18, 2017

4. FY 2019 Office of the Governor Division Criminal Justice Division:
Ï FY 2019 Request for Applications

5. FY 2019 Statistical Overview of Criminal Justice Related Activities
Ï Review and update
Ï Identify the gaps
6. Other Business

7. Adjournment


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Agency Name: Houston-Galveston Area Council
Date of Meeting: 08/21/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Council
Status: Active
Street Location: 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor
City Location: Houston
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006501
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Madeline McGallion - 713-993-2427 madeline.mcgallion@h-gac.com
Agenda: Houston-Galveston Area Council
Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Council
August 21, 2017 1:00pm
3555 Timmons Ln.
Houston, Texas 77027
2nd Floor Conference Rooms B and C


I. Call to Order, Chair
II. Public Comment
ACTION
III. RHSCC Policies, H-GAC Staff
Request acceptance of RHSCC Policies
IV. Grant Prioritization and Scoring Methodology, H-GAC Staff
Request acceptance of grant prioritization and scoring methodology
V. FY 2018 Regional Grant Investment Priorities, H-GAC Staff
Request approval of fiscal year 2018 regional grant investment priorities
INFORMATION
VI. 2018 Regional Homeland Security Implementation Plan, H-GAC Staff
Report on the project timeline for 2018 Homeland Security Implementation Plan
VII. Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Initiative (RCPI) Update, RCPI Staff
Report on planning and exercises for Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Initiative projects
VIII. By-laws Revision Process, H-GAC Staff
Review the process required to amend the current by-laws for the committee.
IX. Future Discussion Items, Chair
Committee discussion on regional needs, issues, or concerns related to emergency management and homeland security
X. Future Meeting Frequency
Committee discussion on the frequency of committee meetings
XI. Adjournment, Chair


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Agency Name: San Jacinto River Authority
Date of Meeting: 08/21/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: GRP Review Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 11998 Pine Valley Drive
City Location: Conroe
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006525
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Mark Smith, Division Manager Matt Corley, Compliance & Administrative Manager
Agenda: 1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting July 24, 2017

4. GRP ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE SJRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON AUGUST 24, 2017
a. Consider authorizing the General Manager, or his designee, to execute Letter(s) of Assurance to Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District for new Participants in the GRP Program, as requested, and approve the GRP Contract(s) as presented and authorize the execution of same by the General Manager.

5. UPDATE REGARDING GRP DIVISION
a. Compliance and Customer Service Update
b. Operations Update
c. Financial Update

6. DISCUSSION REGARDING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

7. FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE
September 25, 2017
October 23, 2017
December 11, 2017
January 22, 2017

8. ADJOURN
Persons with disability who plan to attend this meeting and would like to request auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Lisa Yohner at (936) 588-1662 at least three business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.


Mark Smith
GRP Administrator
Posted this August 17, 2017 at 1:27 p.m.


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Agency Name: Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation
Date of Meeting: 08/21/2017
Time of Meeting: 06:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Status: Active
Street Location: 706 E CAMERON AVE
City Location: ROCKDALE
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006438
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: 512-446-2604
Agenda: SOUTHWEST MILAM WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
August 21st, 2017

Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 6 pm, Monday, August 21st, 2017 at the Corporations office located at 706 East Cameron Ave., Rockdale Texas. The Board reserves the right to act on any information items and or committee reports.


AGENDA

1.Roll call of Directors to establish a Quorum, call meeting to order by presiding officer.

2.Public Comment*

3.Approval of July 17th, 2017 minutes.

4.Discuss for action Profit & Loss statement and approve expenses for July, 2017.

5.Review Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flow for July, 2017.

6.Discuss for action: Investments

7.Review Directors Report and Past Due List for July, 2017.

8.Discuss for action: Ratification of new members and transfer applications.

9.Discuss for action: Request for placement on agenda by Preston Muston.

10.Review bids for Sandoval Plant improvements, take appropriate action.

11.Discuss for action: BEFCO Engineering to present capacity study relating to the City of Thorndales request for additional water supply.

12.Discuss for action: Time and location of Company Christmas party.

13.Managers report:

14.Presidents report: Discussion of any item to be included on next agenda.

15.Adjournment of meeting.


*Public comments will be during this portion of the meeting. Please limit comments to (3) minutes. Board members are prohibited by law from discussing matters presented under this item, except for placement on a future agenda.

**The Board of Directors of Southwest Milam WSC reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda, as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), Section 551.072 (Deliberations about real property), Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters), Section 551.076 (Deliberations regarding security devices or security audits.) No final action will be taken in Executive Session.

***The presiding officer may change the order of the agenda to help facilitate the meeting.


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Agency Name: Stephens Regional Special Utility District
Date of Meeting: 08/21/2017
Time of Meeting: 06:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 204 FM 3099
City Location: Breckenridge
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006473
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Additional information may be obtained from Leshia Brewster at the District's office located at 206 FM 3099, Breckenridge, Texas. Phone: 254-559-6180.
Agenda: Posted agenda and possible action items for the Stephens Regional Special Utility District pursuant to the Texas Government Code as follows:

This meeting is open to the public and the following items will be covered for consideration and action:

1. Call to order.

2. Recognition of visitors.

3. Executive Session The Board may enter into closed or executive session as allowed by the Texas Government Code for the following matters. No vote or action will be taken while in closed session.

a. To consult with the District's Attorney as allowed by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
b. For Board deliberations relating to the purchase of real property as allowed by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code.
c. To discuss personnel matters related to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, compensation, or dismissal of a public officer, or employee as permitted by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.

4. Any Board action as a result of above items, Executive Session.

5. Any discussion and/or action related to Stephens Regional Special Utility District Phase II Water Distribution System Improvement construction, overall project, including, but not limited to, discussions with Suretec and associated representatives, contractors, sub-contractors, contracts, addendums, negotiations, or any other related matters as may be necessary.

6. AdHoc Committee report on meeting with eHT engineers in Abilene, Texas on August 10, 2017 to discuss ongoing projects and matters related to the Districts water distribution system and facilities including, but not limited to agenda item No(s). 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, and other maters related to Phase II & Phase III Water Distribution System Improvements.

7. Any Board action as a result of above item.

8. Board discussion associated with the Districts Water Treatment Plant evaporation ponds and related operational matters involving a broad range of immediate, temporary, or permanent solutions to operational concerns at the Water Treatment Plant Site including, but not limited to, interim and/or long term financing options to increase overall Evaporation Pond capacity and/or reduce RO concentrate from the WTP, interim financing for Phase III, grants and/or funding, any necessary consent to incur additional debt as may be required, and other alternatives.

9. Any Board action as a result of above item.

10. Ongoing Projects Item: Any discussion and reports related to any required approval, funding, legal matters, or other related matters concerning the Districts Rural Development project as may be required by USDA Rural Development as a part of the ongoing requirements of that agency pertaining to completion of the Districts Phase II water system improvement projects, and any action as may be necessary.

11. Any discussion and reports related to any required approval, funding, legal matters, or other related matters concerning the Districts proposed Phase III project and any action as may be necessary.

12. Any discussion and/or action related to Stephens Regional Special Utility District Pump Station and Tanks Improvements construction, contractors including sub-contractors, overall project, contractor progress, contracts, addendums, or related matters as may be necessary.

13. Adjourn meeting.

* The Board may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
* The Board of Directors reserves the right to retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code Chapter 551.
* Agenda items may be considered in a different order than listed.



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Agency Name: Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
Date of Meeting: 08/21/2017
Time of Meeting: 05:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
Status: Active
Street Location: 1250 E. Highway 199, Suite 102
City Location: SPRINGTOWN
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006539
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Ann Devenney, 817-523-5200
Agenda: INTRODUCTORY MATTERS

The Board may discuss, consider, and take appropriate action, including expenditure of funds as necessary or appropriate, on any item listed on this agenda:

1. Welcome guests and members of the public.

2. Roll call, establish a quorum, call Public Hearing and Board Meeting to order; declare the hearing and board meeting open to the public.

3. Pledges of allegiance to the flags.

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Discussion regarding two new well applications and two applications for exception to spacing requirements submitted by Stonegate Partners - Deer Creek LP, to be located near the Town of Annetta, TX in Parker County; take action as necessary.

2. Adjourn or continue Public Hearing for Stonegate Partners - Deer Creek LP.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

1. Public comment.

2. Consent Agenda: Each of these items is recommended by the Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the General Manager or his designee to implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The consent agenda will be approved as a block. Any Board member that has questions regarding any item on the consent agenda may have the item pulled and considered as a regular item on the agenda. Any items so pulled for separate discussion will be considered as the first items following approval of the consent agenda.

A. Approval of minutes from Regular Board Meeting on July 17, 2017.

B. Approval of minutes from Special Called Meeting on August 7, 2017.

C. Approval of bank statement ending July 31, 2017, and current financial reports of the District.

D. Approval of Investment Report.

E. Payment of bills/invoices received through August 21, 2017.

F. Reimbursements for expenses incurred on behalf of the District through August 21, 2017.

3. Any items from consent agenda that were pulled for further discussion.

4. Board consideration and possible approval of Annual Report for year ending December 31, 2016.

5. Discussion regarding adoption of proposed 2018 water use fees, in accordance with statute and District Rules, for non-exempt water wells including the adoption of Resolution 17-002 Setting Water Use Fees for 2018; take action as necessary.

6. Discussion regarding the development of the District's new office facility; take action as necessary.

7. Discussion regarding an updated Master Services Agreement with INTERA; take action as necessary.

8. Discussion regarding appointments by the Board President to existing committees or new committees and make any other appointments necessary; take action as necessary.

9. Management Report on Administrative and Operational Issues: The General Manager and staff will brief the Board on the following and any other items included in the General Managers written report, which may be discussed, considered, and acted upon by the Board, including authorizing the initiation of, managing, or resolving enforcement action or litigation where applicable.

A. General Manager's report

B. Report on delinquent customers of the District and take any necessary action for collection of delinquent fees.

C. Report on Education and Outreach activities.

D. Report on injection well applications filed with the Railroad Commission

E. Well Registration and Groundwater Production reports

10. General Counsels Report: The District's legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last regular Board meeting, and legal counsel's activities on behalf of the District, including without limitation: waste injection; well monitoring activities; District rules enforcement activities; District Rules and District Management Plan development or implementation issues; groundwater-related legislative activities; joint planning and desired future conditions development activities; developments in groundwater case law and submission of legal briefs; contractual issues related to the District; open government, policy, personnel, and financial issues of the District; and other legal activities on behalf of the District, take action as necessary.

11. Discussion regarding the development of District Rules; take action as necessary.

12. Review line item expenditures and adopt budget amendment(s) as necessary.

13. Determine time and place for next meeting.

14. New business to be placed on the next meeting agenda.

15. Adjourn board meeting.

The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings and hearings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to attend the meetings or hearings, please call or (817) 523- 5200 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to coordinate any special physical access arrangements.

At any time during a work session, meeting or hearing and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Board may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items or other lawful items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); and deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during an open meeting.

--Please visit the website www.uppertrinitygcd.com


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Agency Name: Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Date of Meeting: 08/21/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Board of Directors
Status: Active
Street Location: 205 S. Caddo Street
City Location: Cleburne
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006487
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: District Staff: (817) 556-2299
Agenda: NOTICE OF WORK SESSION AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
of the
PRAIRIELANDS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
at the
Liberty Hotel located at
205 S. Caddo St., Cleburne, Texas 76031

Monday, August 21, 2017


Board Work Session

The Board Work Session will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Work Sessions are primarily for the benefit of the Board, although they are open to the public. During work sessions of the Board, no public comment will be heard, unless specifically requested by a Director and recognized by the President. Public comment may be made at the time the item is set for discussion at a regular Board Meeting.

The following items will be discussed and considered by the Board of Directors:

Call meeting to order and establish a quorum.

Discuss and consider any items set forth in the Regular Board Meeting agenda listed below.

Adjourn Work Session.



Regular Board Meeting

The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. or upon adjournment of the Work Session, whichever is later.

The Board of Directors may discuss, consider, and take all necessary action, including possible expenditure of funds, regarding each of the agenda items below:



Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.

Public Comment (verbal comments limited to 3 minutes each).

Administrative and Financials:
Consent Agenda (Note: These items may be considered and approved by one motion of the Board. Directors may request to have any consent item removed from the consent agenda for consideration and possible action as a separate agenda item):

Approve minutes of the July 31, 2017 work session and board meeting.
Approve current budget report.
Approve reimbursement of director expenses.
Approve employee reimbursements.
Approve monthly invoices and payment of bills.

Approve any item removed from Consent Agenda.

Committee Reports to the Board of Directors (the Board may discuss and take action on any item listed under a committee report):

Rules and Bylaws Committee:
Brief the Board on the Committee's activities since the last regular Board meeting.

Budget and Finance Committee:
Brief the Board on the Committee's activities since the last regular Board meeting.
Update on Districts current banking activities and accounts.

Policy and Personnel Committee:
Brief the Board on the Committee's activities since the last regular Board meeting.

Building and Facilities Committee:
Brief the Board on the Committee's activities since the last regular Board meeting.

Conservation and Public Awareness Committee:
Brief the Board on the Committee's activities since the last regular Board meeting.

Groundwater Monitoring and Database Committee:
Brief the Board on the Committee's activities since the last regular Board meeting.

DFC Planning and Development Committee:
Brief the Board on the Committee's activities since the last regular Board meeting.
Update on GMA-8 activities.

General Manager/District Staff Report:
Address Board Members expiring terms.
Positive feedback on minimum tract size.
PGCD contributes to Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program.


Discussion of any other organizational matters of the District, including strategic near-term and long-term planning regarding District operations and management of groundwater resources, including desired future condition development for aquifers.

Update on any compliance and enforcement activities for violations of District Rules, including ordering any show cause hearings under District Rule 9.6.

General Counsels Report The Districts legal counsel will brief the Board on pertinent legal issues and developments impacting the District since the last Board meeting, and legal counsels activities on behalf of the District, including without limitation waste injection well monitoring activities including any protests of injection well applications with the Railroad Commission of Texas or the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, District rules enforcement activities, rules and management plan implementation issues, groundwater-related legislative activities, joint planning and DFC development activities, developments in groundwater case law and submission of legal briefs, contractual issues related to the District, open government, policy, personnel, and financial issues of the District, and other legal activities on behalf of the District.

Open forum / discussion of new business for future meeting agendas.

Adjourn public meeting.


The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to attend a hearing or meeting, please call (817)556-2299 at least 24 hours in advance of the hearing or meeting to coordinate any special physical access arrangements.

At any time during a hearing or meeting of the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Board and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernons Texas Codes, Annotated, the Board may meet in a closed executive session on any of the above agenda items or other lawful items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gifts (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); and deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during an open hearing or meeting.



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Agency Name: San Antonio Water System
Date of Meeting: 08/21/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Audit Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 2800 US Hwy 281 North
City Location: San Antonio
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006521
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: For assistance, please contact the Board Administrator at 210-233-3690.
Agenda: AGENDA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING
SAWS Headquarters, 2800 U.S. Hwy 281 North, San Antonio, TX 78212
Administrative Offices Building, Executive Conference Room (Room #695)
August 21, 2017, 1:00 p.m.


1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2. Interview of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP in relation to the solicitation for independent audit services

3. Interview of Grant Thornton in relation to the solicitation for independent audit services

4. Deliberation and discussion regarding presentations and interviews of firms in relation to the solicitation for independent audit services

5. Briefing and deliberation regarding:
A. Status Report of 2017 Internal Audit Plan
B. Internal Audit Final Reports and Memorandums:
Investments
Pipelines - Governmental Engineering
C. Follow-Up Report on Internal Audit Recommendations

6. Briefing and deliberation on Meter Reading Contract Audit

7. Briefing and deliberation regarding the proposed Internal Audit Budget for 2018

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION. At any time during the meeting the San Antonio Water System Board of Trustees Audit Committee may hold an Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to consult with its attorneys regarding any of the items being considered during the meeting, and to discuss the item listed below:

A. Deliberation regarding security devices or security audit related to the Data Center Audit pursuant to Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code

9. RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION

10. ADJOURNMENT


SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
The San Antonio Water System Buildings and meeting rooms are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Accessible visitor parking spaces as well as the accessible entrance and ramp are located at the west side main entrance of the SAWS Administrative Offices Building, Tower I, 2800 U.S. Highway 281 North. Individuals with disabilities in need of auxiliary aids and services, including Deaf interpreters, must request such aids and services forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. For assistance, contact the Board Administrator at 210-233-3690 or 711 (Texas Relay Service for the Deaf).


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Agency Name: Greater Texoma Utility Authority
Date of Meeting: 08/21/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 5100 Airport Drive
City Location: Denison
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006425
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Carolyn Bennett 903-786-4433
Agenda: AGENDA
GREATER TEXOMA UTILITY AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
GTUA BOARD ROOM
5100 AIRPORT DRIVE
DENISON, TEXAS 75020
12:30 P.M., MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Greater Texoma Utility Authority will be held on the 21st day of August, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. in the Administrative Offices of the Greater Texoma Utility Authority, 5100 Airport Drive, Denison TX, 75020, at which time the following items may be discussed, considered and acted upon, including the expenditure of funds:

Agenda:

I. Call to Order.

II. Pledge of Allegiance.

III. Oath of Office

IV. Consent Agenda
* Items marked with an asterisk (*) are considered routine by the Board of Directors and will be enacted in one motion without discussion unless a Board Member or a Citizen requests a specific item to be discussed and voted on separately.

V. * Consider and act upon approval of Minutes July 17, 2017 Meeting.

VI. * Consider and act upon approval of accrued liabilities for July 2017.

VII. * Receive Monthly Financial Information.

VIII. Receive Quarterly Investment Report

IX. Citizens to be Heard.

X. Consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of Greater Texoma Utility Authority Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2017 (City of Krum Project), including the adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds.

XI. Consider and act upon authorization for the General Manager to advertise for bids for Projects Financed by the Greater Texoma Utility Authority Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2017 (City of Krum Project).

XII. Consider all matters incident and related to the Greater Texoma Utility Authority Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2017 (City of Ector Project), including the adoption of a resolution waiving a condition for the issuance of such bonds on parity with certain outstanding obligations of the Authority.

XIII. Consider and act upon a Resolution by the Board of Directors of the Greater Texoma Utility Authority accepting the Contract with Lynn Vessels Construction Company LLC as complete for the construction of the Sherman Sears Lift Station Relief Sewer Project.

XIV. Consider and act upon awarding Proposal for Audit Services for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2017.

XV. Consider and act upon Statements of Qualifications for Financial Advisory Services.

XVI. Consider and act upon Statements of Qualifications for Bond Counsel Services.

XVII. Consider and act upon Statements of Qualification for Engineering Services for City of Pottsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project.

XVIII. Consider and act upon Budget Amendment for FY 2016-2017.

XIX. Receive General Managers Report: The General Manager will update the Board on operational and other activities of the Authority.

XX. Adjourn.
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1The Board may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2At any time during the meeting or work session and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernons Texas Codes, Annotated, the Greater Texoma Utility Authority Board may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items or other lawful items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gifts (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); and deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during an open meeting.
3PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING, AND WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT VELMA STARKS AT (903) 786-4433 TWO (2) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, SO THAT APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.


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Agency Name: Texas Workforce Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 101 East 15th Street, Room 244
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006538
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Les Trobman, General Counsel 101 East 15th Street, Room 608 Austin, Texas 78701-0001 (5112) 475-4221
Agenda:
THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFLECT ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED. NO NEW ITEMS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE ORIGINAL TRD NUMBER REFERENCED ABOVE.

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
TWC Building - Room 244
101 East 15th Street
Austin, Texas 78701-0001

COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
9:00 a.m.
DOCKET 34


1. Call to Order

2. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Whether to Assume Continuing Jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation Cases, Wage Claim Cases, and/or Tax Liability Cases and Reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation Cases, Wage Claim Cases, and/or Tax Liability Cases, if Any
Sherri Miller
3. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Tax Liability Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 34 (Cases will be heard for Docket 34.)
Jennifer Turner

4. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Fair Housing Cases listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 34 (No cases will be heard on Docket 34.)
Jennifer Turner

5. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Higher Level Appeals in Wage Claim Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 34
Sherri Miller

6. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Higher Level Appeals in Unemployment Compensation Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 34
Sherri Miller

7. Public Comment
Les Trobman

8. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Likely to Exhaust Unemployment Insurance Benefits Standards (Texas Labor Code Section 207.021(a)(9))
Adam Leonard

9. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Implementation of the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grant Program
Jason Vaden and Joel Mullins
 

10. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Rules Relating to the Career Schools and Colleges Program (40 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 807)
Joel Mullins and Milan George

11. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Rules Relating to the Texas Payday Act (40 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 821, Subchapter C, Wage Claims)
Chuck Ross and Dana Vajgert

12. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
John Fuller

13. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Enacted, Proposed or Considered Federal Regulations, Executive Orders, or Federal or State Enacted or Proposed Legislation
Tom McCarty

14. Report and Update by the Executive Director and Staff Regarding Administrative Matters, Including Internal Policies and Procedures, Customer and Board Service Issues, Status of Current or Potential Project Assignments, Organizational Matters and Responsibilities of the Agencys Divisions
Larry Temple

15. THE FOLLOWING MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION OR OPEN MEETING AND HAVE ACTION TAKEN IN AN OPEN MEETING:
a) Government Code §551.074(a)(1) The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of the Executive Director
b) Government Code §551.074(a)(1) The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of the Internal Auditor
c) Government Code §551.074(a)(1) The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Accomplishments, Performance, Goals, and Responsibilities of the Executive Staff and Other Personnel
d) Government Code §551.071(1) Contemplated Litigation or Pending Litigation
e) Government Code §551.071(2) All Matters Identified in This Agenda Where the Commission Seeks the Advice of Its Attorney as Privileged Communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to Discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedures Act

16. The next Commission meeting is set for 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 29, 2017

17. Adjournment

Notes:

Audio webcasts of TWC Commission meetings are available at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/events. Please note that a user cannot click on the link in the Texas Register and get to the site but must cut and paste the address into the browser address line.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations should contact Conference and Media Services at (512) 463-6389 or conferenceplanning.media@twc.state.tx.us at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Persons with questions regarding agenda content should contact Gwen Glauninger, Office of General Counsel at (512) 936-3671.


Special Hearings Tax Cases for Docket 34

TD-16-167-1216
TD-17-013-0117
TD-17-029-1216
TD-17-073-0617

Wage Claim Cases for Docket 34:
15-055714-3
15-059353-0
16-050594-0
16-055791-5
16-056070-3
16-056661-2
16-057492-5
16-058211-1
16-058442-4
16-058457-2
16-058712-1
16-059290-7
16-059845-0
16-059884-0
16-060047-0
16-060672-0
17-050180-2
17-050399-6
17-050686-3
17-050999-4


Docket 34

1015547-2
MR 1415087-3
MR 1418063-6
MR 1483194-3
1717696-3
1877682-2
MR 1981638-4
MR 2044805-6
2071322-2
2078971-2
MR 2094167-3
MR 2106593-3
MR 2108137-5
MR 2113319-3
2116396-2
MR 2117443-4
MR 2121280-3
2122255-2
2122530-5
2122879-2
MR 2123385-5
2125592-3
2126046-4
MR 2127471-3
MR 2129475-4
2130526-4
2130639-4
2131834-2
2131947-3
2131981-2
2132507-3
2135467-2
2135992-2
MR 2136721-4
2136835-3
2136993-2
2137283-3
2137719-5
2137722-4
MR 2137968-4
MR 2137969-4
MR 2138028-5
MR 2138558-3
2138978-3
2139950-2
2141716-3
MR 2142224-3
2142803-4
MR 2144372-3
2144765-5
MR 2144782-3
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Agency Name: Texas Workforce Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 101 East 15th Street, Room 244
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006369
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Les Trobman, General Counsel 101 East 15th Street, Room 608 Austin, Texas 78701-0001 (512) 475-4221
Agenda:
CONTINUATION OF THE AUGUST 22, 2017 COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA . . .

Docket 34

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Agency Name: Texas Workforce Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 101 East 15th Street, Room 244
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006368
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Les Trobman, General Counsel 101 East 15th Street, Room 608 Austin, Texas 78701-0001 (512) 475-4221
Agenda:
TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
TWC Building - Room 244
101 East 15th Street
Austin, Texas 78701-0001

COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
9:00 a.m.
DOCKETS 33 and 34

**Please Note: After the August 17, 2017 Commission Meeting, Docket 33 and Item 7 may be removed.

1. Call to Order

2. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Whether to Assume Continuing Jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation Cases, Wage Claim Cases, and/or Tax Liability Cases and Reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation Cases, Wage Claim Cases, and/or Tax Liability Cases, if Any
Sherri Miller
3. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Tax Liability Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Dockets 33 and 34 (Cases will be heard for Dockets 33 and 34.)
Jennifer Turner

4. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Fair Housing Cases listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Dockets 33 and 34 (No cases will be heard on Dockets 33 and 34.)
Jennifer Turner

5. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Higher Level Appeals in Wage Claim Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Dockets 33 and 34
Sherri Miller

6. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Higher Level Appeals in Unemployment Compensation Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Dockets 33 and 34
Sherri Miller

7. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Determination of Cause, Complaint Number: 31C-2016-00992; TWC Number: 1A16741, Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 21.206
Lowell Keig and Betty Stanton

8. Public Comment
Les Trobman

9. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Likely to Exhaust Unemployment Insurance Benefits Standards (Texas Labor Code Section 207.021(a)(9))
Adam Leonard

10. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Implementation of the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grant Program
Jason Vaden and Joel Mullins

11. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Rules Relating to the Career Schools and Colleges Program (40 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 807)
Joel Mullins and Milan George

12. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Rules Relating to the Texas Payday Act (40 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 821, Subchapter C, Wage Claims)
Chuck Ross and Dana Vajgert

13. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
John Fuller

14. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Enacted, Proposed or Considered Federal Regulations, Executive Orders, or Federal or State Enacted or Proposed Legislation
Tom McCarty

15. Report and Update by the Executive Director and Staff Regarding Administrative Matters, Including Internal Policies and Procedures, Customer and Board Service Issues, Status of Current or Potential Project Assignments, Organizational Matters and Responsibilities of the Agencys Divisions
Larry Temple

16. THE FOLLOWING MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION OR OPEN MEETING AND HAVE ACTION TAKEN IN AN OPEN MEETING:
a) Government Code §551.074(a)(1) The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of the Executive Director
b) Government Code §551.074(a)(1) The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of the Internal Auditor
c) Government Code §551.074(a)(1) The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Accomplishments, Performance, Goals, and Responsibilities of the Executive Staff and Other Personnel
d) Government Code §551.071(1) Contemplated Litigation or Pending Litigation
e) Government Code §551.071(2) All Matters Identified in This Agenda Where the Commission Seeks the Advice of Its Attorney as Privileged Communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to Discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedures Act

17. The next Commission meeting is set for 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 29, 2017

18. Adjournment

Notes:

Audio webcasts of TWC Commission meetings are available at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/events. Please note that a user cannot click on the link in the Texas Register and get to the site but must cut and paste the address into the browser address line.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations should contact Conference and Media Services at (512) 463-6389 or conferenceplanning.media@twc.state.tx.us at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Persons with questions regarding agenda content should contact Gwen Glauninger, Office of General Counsel at (512) 936-3671.


Special Hearings Tax Cases for Docket 33

TD-16-149-1016
TD-16-151-0916
TD-16-156-1116
TD-17-012-0117


Special Hearings Tax Cases for Docket 34

TD-16-167-1216
TD-17-013-0117
TD-17-029-1216
TD-17-073-0617


Wage Claim Cases for Docket: 33
15-059416-2
16-053258-0
16-054353-1
16-054490-2
16-055189-5
16-055428-2
16-058109-3
16-058153-0
16-058433-5
16-058488-2
17-050775-4
16-058502-1
16-058507-2
16-059196-0
16-058621-4
16-059255-9
16-059936-7
17-050151-9
17-050480-1
17-051677-0


Wage Claim Cases for Docket 34:
15-055714-3
15-059353-0
16-050594-0
16-055791-5
16-056070-3
16-056661-2
16-057492-5
16-058211-1
16-058442-4
16-058457-2
16-058712-1
16-059290-7
16-059845-0
16-059884-0
16-060047-0
16-060672-0
17-050180-2
17-050399-6
17-050686-3
17-050999-4

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Agency Name: Texas Workforce Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 101 East 15th Street, Room 244
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005318
Submit Date: 07/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Les Trobman, General Counsel 101 East 15th Street, Room 608 Austin, Texas 78701-0001 (512) 475-4221
Agenda:
TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION MEETING

The Texas Workforce Commission will conduct a work session beginning at:


9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Texas Workforce Commission
101 East 15th Street, Room 244
Austin, Texas 78778-0001
AGENDA

The work session will provide the Commission an opportunity to discuss budget and performance priorities and provide direction to staff regarding the Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations should contact Conference and Media Services at (512) 463-6389 or by email at conferenceplanning.media@twc.state.tx.us at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.




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Agency Name: Texas Animal Health Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Audit Subcommittee
Status: Active
Street Location: 2105 Kramer Lane
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006385
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Gene Snelson (512) 719-0722
Agenda: 1. WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER MR. JOE LEATHERS, CHAIRMAN
2. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 13, 2016, MEETING MINUTES (Action Item) CHAIRMAN
3. AUDIT OF REGION 2 OFFICE (Action Item) MR. MONDAY RUFUS
4. AUDIT OF REGION 3 OFFICE (Action Item) MR. MONDAY RUFUS
5. FOLLOWUP OF INTERNAL AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS (Fiscal Year 2015) MR. MONDAY RUFUS
6. PUBLIC COMMENT CHAIRMAN
7. ADJOURNMENT CHAIRMAN



Meeting Accessibility: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have 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 the 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 notice several days before the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas. TTY: 7-1-1


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Agency Name: Texas Animal Health Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: 399th Commission Meeting
Status: Active
Street Location: 2105 Kramer Lane
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006386
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Gene Snelson (512) 719-0722
Agenda: 1. WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER CHAIRMAN COLEMAN LOCKE
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE 398th MEETING (Action Item) CHAIRMAN
3. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & APPROVAL OF WAIVER REQUESTS FOR THE PERIOD 5/10/17 THROUGH 8/22/17 (Action Item) DR. ANDY SCHWARTZ
4. PRESENTATION OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND ANIMAL DISEASE TRACEABILITY ACTIBITIES DR. BRIAN BOHL
5. PRESENTATION OF FIELD ANIMAL HEALTH PROGRAM ACTIVITIES DR. T.R. LANSFORD
6. PRESENTATION OF USDA-CFTEP UPDATE DR. HALLIE HASEL
7. PRESENTATION OF LABORATORY UPDATE DR. ROGER PARKER
8. PRESENTATION OF LEGISLATIVE UPDATE MS. MARY LUEDEKER
9. BUDGET STATUS REPORT (Action Item) MR. STEVEN LUNA
10. CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AGENCY CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES (Action Item) MR. STEVEN LUNA
11. CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO CHANGE COMMISSION CONTRACT APPROVAL THRESHOLD FROM $25,000 TO $50,000 (Action Item) MR. STEVEN LUNA
12. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREED ORDER IN THE MATTER OF ALEX MACHARIA FOR VIOLATIONS OF COMMISSION RULES (Action Item) MR. GENE SNELSON
13. CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RULE REVIEW PROPOSALS REGARDING: (Action Item) MR. GENE SNELSON
(a) Chapter 31, Anthrax
(b) Chapter 34, Veterinary Biologics
(c) Chapter 35, Brucellosis
(d) Chapter 37, Screwworms
(e) Chapter 39, Scabies
(f) Chapter 49, Equine
(g) Chapter 58, Emergency Response and Management
14. CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON REGULATION ADOPTIONS REGARDING: (Action Item) MR. GENE SNELSON
(a) Chapter 38, Trichomoniasis, Official Tests
(b) Chapter 51, Entry Requirements, Bulls to Market Exception/Female Cattle
15. PUBLIC COMMENT/RECOGNITION CHAIRMAN
16. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION TO RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE, DISCUSS PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION, AND SETTLEMENT OFFERS AS PERMITTED BY SECTION 551.071 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAIRMAN
17. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DELIBERATE THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGMENT, DUTIES, DISCIPLINE, OR
DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC COMMISSION EMPLOYEES (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARY RATE) AS PERMITTED BY SECTION 551.074 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAIRMAN
18. RECONVENE TO CONSIDER ANY ACTION NEEDED FOLLOWING CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION (Action Item) CHAIRMAN
19. SET DATE FOR THE 400th MEETING CHAIRMAN
20. ADJOURNMENT CHAIRMAN


Meeting Accessibility: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have 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 the 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 notice several days before the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas. TTY: 7-1-1


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Agency Name: Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Zone 1/Lower Rio Grande Valley Cotton Producer - Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: Texas Department of Agriculture Valley Regional Office, 900-B East Expressway 83
City Location: San Juan
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006194
Submit Date: 08/08/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Patrick Dudley, (512) 463-3258, or Patrick Burson, (325) 672-2800
Agenda: AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.
II. Welcome and Introductions.
III. Reading and Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting.
IV. Committee Reports and Discussion of Zone 1 Area.
V. Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Report.
VI. AgriLife Extension Report.
VII. TDA Report.
VIII. Discussion and Possible Action concerning Regulations and Procedures Regarding Stalk Destruction and Boll Weevil Quarantine.
IX. Discussion and Possible Action concerning Weather as Justification for Individual Extensions of the Cotton Stalk Destruction Deadline to Producers in some or all of the Zone.
X. Discussion and Possible Action of the Committee to Request TDA grant a Blanket Extension for some or the entire Zone.
XI. Business Raised at Meeting to be placed on Next Agenda.
XII. Set Next Meeting Date and Location.
XIII. Adjourn.


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Agency Name: Texas Corn Producers Board
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:45 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Finance Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 6027 45th Street
City Location: Lubbock
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006292
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Shannon Neuenschwander, Finance and Compliance Director, Texas Corn Producers, 4205 N I-27, Lubbock, Texas 79403, (806) 763-2676, Shannon@texascorn.org
Agenda: AGENDA:

I. Call to Order Finance Committee Meeting
II. Discussion and Possible Action on:
Finance Statements
Budget Overview
Review of Current Trust Accounts
III. Business Raised at Meeting to be Placed on Next Agenda
IV. Adjourn


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Agency Name: Texas Corn Producers Board
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:15 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Issues Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 6027 45th Street
City Location: Lubbock
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006291
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Shannon Neuenschwander, Finance and Compliance Director, Texas Corn Producers, 4205 N. I-27, Lubbock, Texas 79403, (806) 763-2676, Shannon@TexasCorn.org
Agenda: AGENDA:

I. Call to Order
II. Discussion and Possible Action:
Farm Bill Program
Water and Ethanol Education
Corn Producers Association of Texas Funding
III. Discussion and Possible Action:
National Corn Growers Association Presidents Reception Funding
Policies and Procedures
Election Plan Approval
IV. Business Raised at Meeting to be Placed on Next Agenda
V. Adjourn



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Agency Name: Texas Corn Producers Board
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Research Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 6027 45th Street
City Location: Lubbock
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006289
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Shannon Neuenschwander, Finance and Compliance Director, Texas Corn Producers, 4205 N. I-27, Lubbock, Texas 79403, (806) 763-2676, Shannon@texascorn.org
Agenda: AGENDA:

I. Call to Order
II. Discussion and Possible Action:
FourSure
Use of Royalties monies from Funded Research
Aflatoxin Mitigation Center of Excellence
III. Business Raised at Meeting to be Placed on Next Agenda
IV. Adjourn



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Agency Name: Texas Corn Producers Board
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:45 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Advertising, Promotion and Education
Status: Active
Street Location: 6027 45th Street
City Location: Lubbock
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006290
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Shannon Neuenschwander, Finance and Compliance Director, Texas Corn Producers, 4205 N. I-27, Lubbock, Texas 79403, (806) 763-2676. Shannon@TexasCorn.org
Agenda: AGENDA:

I. Call to Order
II. Discussion and Possible Action:
Staff Updates
Congressional Internships
National Corn Growers Association
US Grains Council
Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership
US Meat Export Federation
USA Poultry and Egg Export Council
Corn Producers of Texas Corn Producers Youth Education Materials
FFA Sponsorship
4-H Roundup
Texas CommonGround Program
Newsletter Distribution
Media Database and Tracking Service
AgriPulse
TSN Agribusiness Radio Network
Texas Tech Football
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
Big Ten Network

III. Business Raised at Meeting to be Placed on Next Agenda
IV. Adjourn


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Agency Name: The University of Texas System
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: UTES University Classroom, University of Texas Charter School, 2200 East 6th Street
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006508
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Dr. Melissa Chavez, Associate Vice President and Executive Director of the UT Charter School System, University of Texas Elementary Charter School, 2200 E. 6th St., Austin, TX 78702, The University of Texas at Austin, Telephone: 512/471-5652; e-mail: m.m.chavez@austin.utexas.edu
Agenda: COMPLETE AGENDA (single space):
Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of August 2017, the Management Board of University of Texas Elementary School will hold a regular board meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the University of Texas Elementary School Klein University Classroom, 2200 E. 6th St., Austin, Texas 78702. The subjects to be discussed, considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below. Please note that the sequence of items given in the posting is only approximate and that the order of individual items may be adjusted as necessary.
1. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
2. Approval of minutes from May 25, 2017 meeting
3. Chairs Report
Action Item: Consider approval of the 2017-2018 School Calendar
4. Associate Vice President's Report
5. Principal's Report
6. Facilities Report
7. Strategic Planning Committee Report
8. Finance Report
Action Item: Consider approval of 2017-2018 Budget
9. Development Report
10. Nominating Committee Report
11. Education and Research Committee Report
12. Adjourn
Meeting Accessibility: Meeting Accessibility: Meetings of the UTES Management Board are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in attending these meetings and desiring communication or other special accommodations should contact the U.T. Board of Regents Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The Board Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays, and contact information follows: phone (512) 499-4402; fax (512) 499-4425; email bor@utsystem.edu; 201 West Seventh Street, Suite 820, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, or RELAY Texas (TTY: 7-1-1).

CERTIFICATION: I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.


Kristy Orr
Senior Associate General Counsel to the Board of Regents
The University of Texas System
512/499-4409



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Agency Name: Texas A&M University System Board of Regents
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 04:15 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Committee on Finance
Status: Active
Street Location: 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field
City Location: College Station
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006623
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu
Agenda: NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR SUBMISSION
TO SECRETARY OF STATE/TEXAS REGISTER DIVISION

Agency Name: Texas A&M University System Board of Regents

Committee: Committee on Finance

Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017

Time of Meeting: 4:15 P.M.

Street Location: 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field (H.D. Smith Operations Complex)

City Location: College Station

Additional Information Obtained From: Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu

The Committee on Finance will meet from approximately 4:15 p.m. (or upon adjournment of the Committee on Academic and Student Affairs Meeting) to approximately 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field, H. D. Smith Operations Complex (Building 25), Room 122A, College Station, Texas.

The meeting is posted as an individual committee meeting; however, any member of the Board may attend committee meetings. Because some Board members who are not committee members may attend the committee meeting and thereby create a quorum of the full Board, the meeting of the committee is also being posted as a meeting of the full Board.

The agenda for the meeting is for consideration and committee action as follows:

Item 1.1) Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budgets, A&M System

Item 1.2) Authorization to Exceed Limitations on State Employment Levels, A&M System

Item 1.3) Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 Service Department Accounts, A&M System

Item 1.4) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System Permanent University Fund Bonds, A&M System

Item 1.5) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System Revenue Financing System Bonds, Series 20__, A&M System

ADJOURN (approximately 4:45 p.m.)
 

Please note: Agenda topics are scheduled to follow each other consecutively but may be taken out of order.

Meetings of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Contact information follows: phone (979) 845-9600; fax (979) 845-0835; email bor@tamus.edu; P. O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013.

CERTIFICATION: I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.



____________________________
Ray Bonilla
General Counsel, The Texas A&M University System
979/458-6120
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Date


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Agency Name: Texas A&M University System Board of Regents
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 02:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field
City Location: College Station
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006622
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu
Agenda: NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR SUBMISSION
TO SECRETARY OF STATE/TEXAS REGISTER DIVISION

Agency Name: Texas A&M University System Board of Regents

Board: The Texas A&M University System

Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017

Time of Meeting: 2:00 p.m.

Street Location: 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field

City Location: College Station

Additional Information Obtained From: Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu

The Committee on Academic and Student Affairs will meet from approximately 2:00 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, H. D. Smith Operations Complex (Building 25), Room 101 A&D, 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field.

The meeting is posted as an individual committee meeting; however, any member of the Board may attend committee meetings. Because some Board members who are not committee members may attend the committee meeting and thereby create a quorum of the full Board, the meeting of the committee is also being posted as a meeting of the full Board.

The agenda for the meeting is set forth below.

1) Chair's Welcome and Comments Regarding Meeting Agenda - Elaine Mendoza
2) Presentation, Discussion and Committee Vote on Item 4.1 (Establishment of the Texas A&M RELLIS Gateway Education Center, A&M System) - James Hallmark
3) Presentation, Discussion and Committee Vote on Item 4.2 (Establishment of the Center for Grand Strategy, Texas A&M) - Mark Welsh, III (TAMU) and George Grainger (Texas A&M Foundation)
4) Presentation and Discussion on Texas Success Initiative (TSI) College Readiness, Admissions, and Developmental Education - Melissa Jarrell and Gerardo Moreno (TAMU-CC)
5) Presentation and Discussion of EmpowerU: Current Status, 5th Year Review, and Work Plan for 2017-2018 - James Hallmark
6) Discussion of Next Steps and Directions on Items 2 through 5

RECESS or ADJOURN (approximately 4:00 p.m.) (Note - if needed, the Committee will recess and reconvene the next day, August 23, to complete its agenda, including committee vote on Items 4.1 and 4.2)

Please note: Agenda topics are scheduled to follow each other consecutively but may be taken out of order.

Meetings of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in committee and/or Board meetings and desiring special accommodations should contact the Board Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The Board Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Contact information follows: phone (979) 845-9600; fax (979) 845-0835; email bor@tamus.edu;
P. O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013.

CERTIFICATION: I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.




____________________________
Ray Bonilla
General Counsel
The Texas A&M University System
979/458-6120

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Date


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Agency Name: Texas A&M University System Board of Regents
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 04:15 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field
City Location: College Station
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006624
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu
Agenda: NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR SUBMISSION
TO SECRETARY OF STATE/TEXAS REGISTER DIVISION

Agency Name: Texas A&M University System Board of Regents

Board: The Texas A&M University System

Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017

Time of Meeting: 4:15 P.M.

Street Location: 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field (H. D. Smith Operations Complex)

City Location: College Station

Additional Information Obtained From: Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu

The Committee on Finance will meet from approximately 4:15 p.m. (or upon adjournment of the Committee on Academic and Student Affairs Meeting) to approximately 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field, H. D. Smith Operations Complex (Building 25), Room 122A, College Station, Texas.

The meeting is posted as an individual committee meeting; however, any member of the Board may attend committee meetings. Because some Board members who are not committee members may attend the committee meeting and thereby create a quorum of the full Board, the meeting of the committee is also being posted as a meeting of the full Board.

The agenda for the meeting is for consideration and committee action as follows:

Item 1.1) Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budgets, A&M System

Item 1.2) Authorization to Exceed Limitations on State Employment Levels, A&M System

Item 1.3) Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 Service Department Accounts, A&M System

Item 1.4) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System Permanent University Fund Bonds, A&M System

Item 1.5) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System Revenue Financing System Bonds, Series 20__, A&M System

ADJOURN (approximately 4:45 p.m.)

Please note: Agenda topics are scheduled to follow each other consecutively but may be taken out of order.

Meetings of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Contact information follows: phone (979) 845-9600; fax (979) 845-0835; email bor@tamus.edu; P. O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013.

CERTIFICATION: I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.



____________________________
Ray Bonilla
General Counsel, The Texas A&M University System
979/458-6120
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Date


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Agency Name: Texas A&M University System Board of Regents
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 02:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Committee on Academic and Student Affairs
Status: Active
Street Location: 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field
City Location: College Station
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006621
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu
Agenda: NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR SUBMISSION
TO SECRETARY OF STATE/TEXAS REGISTER DIVISION

Agency Name: Texas A&M University System Board of Regents

Committee: Committee on Academic and Student Affairs

Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017

Time of Meeting: 2:00 p.m.

Street Location: 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field

City Location: College Station

Additional Information Obtained From: Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu

The Committee on Academic and Student Affairs will meet from approximately 2:00 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, H. D. Smith Operations Complex (Building 25), Room 101 A&D, 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field.

The meeting is posted as an individual committee meeting; however, any member of the Board may attend committee meetings. Because some Board members who are not committee members may attend the committee meeting and thereby create a quorum of the full Board, the meeting of the committee is also being posted as a meeting of the full Board.

The agenda for the meeting is set forth below.

1) Chair's Welcome and Comments Regarding Meeting Agenda - Elaine Mendoza
2) Presentation, Discussion and Committee Vote on Item 4.1 (Establishment of the Texas A&M RELLIS Gateway Education Center, A&M System) - James Hallmark
3) Presentation, Discussion and Committee Vote on Item 4.2 (Establishment of the Center for Grand Strategy, Texas A&M) - Mark Welsh, III (TAMU) and George Grainger (Texas A&M Foundation)
4) Presentation and Discussion on Texas Success Initiative (TSI) College Readiness, Admissions, and Developmental Education - Melissa Jarrell and Gerardo Moreno (TAMU-CC)
5) Presentation and Discussion of EmpowerU: Current Status, 5th Year Review, and Work Plan for 2017-2018 - James Hallmark
6) Discussion of Next Steps and Directions on Items 2 through 5

RECESS or ADJOURN (approximately 4:00 p.m.) (Note - if needed, the Committee will recess and reconvene the next day, August 23, to complete its agenda, including committee vote on Items 4.1 and 4.2)

Please note: Agenda topics are scheduled to follow each other consecutively but may be taken out of order.

Meetings of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in committee and/or Board meetings and desiring special accommodations should contact the Board Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The Board Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Contact information follows: phone (979) 845-9600; fax (979) 845-0835; email bor@tamus.edu;
P. O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013.

CERTIFICATION: I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.




____________________________
Ray Bonilla
General Counsel
The Texas A&M University System
979/458-6120

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Date


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Agency Name: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 03:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: System Adequacy Subcommittee
Status: Active
Street Location: 4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501)
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005996
Submit Date: 08/03/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Joy Kearney, Intellectual and Developmental Disability Specialist, Medicaid/CHIP Services Department, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-487-3458, or Joy.Kearney01@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Agenda: AGENDA:
Intellectual and Developmental Disability System
Redesign Advisory Committee

System Adequacy Subcommittee

August 22, 2017
3:30 p.m.

Meeting Site:
Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Building
Room 3501
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751

1. Welcome and introductions
2. Develop mission statement for new System Adequacy Subcommittee
3. Develop list of issues for subcommittee to discuss and prioritize
4. Determine dates for future meetings
5. Public comment
6. Adjourn
Public comment may be taken on any agenda item.

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Joy Kearney, Intellectual and Developmental Disability Specialist, Medicaid/CHIP Services Department, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-487-3458, or Joy.Kearney01@hhsc.state.tx.us.

This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting.

People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Tony Moreno, Interim Advisory Committee Coordinator, at 512-462-6278 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.


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Agency Name: Texas Veterans Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Room 170
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006230
Submit Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Bradley Barrett, Government Relations, at 512/463-2189
Agenda: I. Call meeting to order.
II. Public comment.
III. Approve the minutes of the meeting held September 21, 2016.
IV. Update regarding the recommendations of the Third Report of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services addressed by the 85th Legislature (Regular Session).
V. Discussion and/or action regarding the composition and structure of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services.
A. Health;
B. Employment;
C. Higher Education;
D. Criminal Justice;
E. Housing;
F. Women Veterans;
G. Transportation;
H. Communication and Outreach; and
I. Mental Health.
VI. Discussion of date, time, and location of next council meeting.
VII. Adjournment.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Bradley Barrett, Government Relations, at 512/463-2189, two (2) working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.


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Agency Name: Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Pharmacies Compounding Sterile Preparations Stakeholders Meeting
Status: Active
Street Location: 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225
City Location: AUSTIN
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017004701
Submit Date: 06/21/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Becky Damon - (512)305-8026
Agenda: A G E N D A


I. Call to Order and Welcome

II. Announcements

III. Discussion concerning CETA requirements in Board
rule 291.133

IV. Adjourn



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Agency Name: North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 9441 LBJ Freeway, Suite 350
City Location: Dallas
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006502
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Brittony McNaughton, Chief Clinical Officer
Agenda: NORTH TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Board of Directors Meeting
August 22, 2017 @ 10:00 AM
9441 LBJ Frwy., Suite 350; Dallas, TX 75243
A G E N D A
The NTBHA Board of Directors will meet in a regularly scheduled and posted open meeting to consider, discuss and possibly take action on: *denotes item which requires a vote
Item # Agenda Item Attachment
1. Call to Order and Declaration of Quorum Gordon Hikel, J.D., Chair
2. Public Commentary - Limited to 2 minutes only those that are registered
Gordon Hikel, J.D., Chair
3. Chief Executive Officers Report
Carol Lucky
4. *Resolution No. 024-2017 Execution of HHSC Substance Use Disorder Authority and Program Contracts
Carol Lucky X
5. *Resolution No. 025-2017 Renewal of YES Waiver Provider Contract Carol Lucky X
6. *Resolution No. 026-2017 Renewal of Interlocal Agreement for TCOOMMI Services
Carol Lucky X
7. *Resolution No. 027-2017 Renewal of Interlocal Agreement for Pre-Admission, Screening, and Resident Review (PASRR)
Carol Lucky X
8. *Resolution No. 028-2017 Award of Contracts for Inpatient Hospital Beds
Carol Lucky
9. *Resolution No. 029-2017 Renewal of Extended Observation Unit Services Contract with Green Oaks Hospital

10. Executive Session
The Board may go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Govt. Codes as shown below:
Gordon Hikel, J.D., Chair
11. Discussion and possible vote in open session on matters considered in Executive Session:
Gordon Hikel, J.D., Chair
12. Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting: September 13, 2017
Gordon Hikel, J.D., Chair
13. Adjourn
Gordon Hikel, J.D., Chair
*Action Items - Discussions and possible approval
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice the Board of Directors should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of Directors is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001 et seq., including but not limited to the following sections and purposes:
Tex. Govt Code § 551.071 Consultation with attorney to seek advice on legal matters.
Tex. Govt Code § 551.072 Discussion of purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
Tex. Govt Code § 551.073 Deliberations regarding gifts and donations.
Tex. Govt Code § 551.074 Deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
Tex. Govt Code § 551.076 Deliberations regarding security devices or security audits.
Tex. Govt Code § 551.087 Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations.


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Agency Name: Central Texas Water Supply Corporation
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 07:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Board of Directors
Status: Active
Street Location: 4020 Lakecliff Drive
City Location: Harker Heights
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006474
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Lee Kelley, General Manager, 254-289-6779
Agenda: NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
CENTRAL TEXAS WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (CTWSC)
4020 LAKECLIFF DRIVE
HARKER HEIGHTS, TX. 76548-8607

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Directors of CTWSC will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., in the conference room of Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, 4020 Lakecliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548-8607.
NOTICE OF MEETING POSTED
Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board of Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, at 4020 Lakecliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas, 76548-8607, at a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, at the Bell County Courthouse Annex, and with the State of Texas Register, on August 16, 2017 at 12:45 p.m.
REVISED AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS Presiding Officer
CALL TO ORDER Presiding Officer
ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS Presiding Officer
QUORUM ANNOUNCED Presiding Officer

OPEN FORUM Presiding Officer

MINUTES
Discussion and/or possible action concerning: Secretary/Treasurer
Approval of minutes of monthly meeting held July 25, 2017

FINANCIAL
Discussion, acknowledgement and/or possible action concerning: Presiding Officer
Acknowledgment of July 2017 Financials, Balance Sheet,
Statement of Financial Activities, Additional Financial Activities,
Statement of Financial Activities vs. Actual Reports, and Operating Account Check Register

GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
Water Usage, Meter Readings, Prominent Activities Report and Lake Level Report General Manager

ENGINEER REPORT Engineer Update on projects

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND GENERAL ORDERS
None

NEW BUSINESS
I. Discussion and/or possible action concerning: President
Budget 2018 General Manager


COMMITTEE REPORTS
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT Chairperson
BY-LAWS COMMITTEE REPORT Chairperson
CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REPORT Chairperson
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT Chairperson
FINANCIAL & BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT Chairperson FUTURE GROWTH COMMITTEE REPORT Chairperson INVESTMENT COMMITTEE REPORT Chairperson
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT Chairperson PRESIDENTS REPORT Chairperson

ADJOURN

____________________________
Marianne Sterling


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Agency Name: Dawson County Central Appraisal District
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 07:15 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1806 Lubbock Highway
City Location: Lamesa
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006471
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Norma J. Brock, Chief Appraiser
Agenda: 1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approve Minutes from Last Meeting
3. Presentation and Approval of 2018-2019 Reappraisal Plan
4. Presentation and Approval of 2018 Appraisal District Budget
5. Appraisal District Activities
6. Approve Bills
7. Adjournment


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Agency Name: Dawson County Central Appraisal District
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 07:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1806 Lubbock Highway
City Location: Lamesa
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006468
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Norma J. Brock, Chief Appraiser
Agenda: 1.Call Meeting to Order

2.Public Forum

3.Reappraisal Plan Hearing

4.Adjournment


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Agency Name: Dawson County Central Appraisal District
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 07:10 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1806 Lubbock Highway
City Location: Lamesa
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006470
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Norma J. Brock, Chief Appraiser
Agenda: 1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Public Forum

3. Budget Hearing

4. Adjournment


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Agency Name: Hays County Appraisal District
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 21001 North IH-35
City Location: Kyle
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006012
Submit Date: 08/04/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: David G. Valle, Chief Appraiser Hays Central Appraisal District 21001 North IH-35 Kyle, Texas 78640
Agenda: Notice is hereby given pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meeting Act Section 551.041 of the Texas Government code, the Hays County Appraisal Review Board will meet
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 9.00 am at 21001 N. IH 35, Kyle, Texas. The proposed agenda will be as follows.

1) Call to Order
2) Establishment of a Quorum
3) Approve minutes for meeting held July 24, 2017
4) Hear scheduled protest and take necessary action
5) Adjourn to executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act for the following purpose:

a) 551.071 Private Consultation with legal counsel on any and all subjects or matters authorized by law.

6) Review and take action on 25.25 motions to appraisal records for current and prior years appraisal roll.
7) Hear and/or determine protest for taxing unit challenge petition for current year appraisal roll.
8) Accept and approve supplemental appraisal records for current and prior years appraisal roll.
9) Review previously protested and tabled accounts and take necessary action.
10) Grant or deny late protests and re-hearing requests and take necessary action.
11) Review and take action on changes to protest hearing procedures.
12) Public comments
13) Set date and time of next meeting
14) Adjourn


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Agency Name: Scurry County Appraisal District
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Appraisal Review Board
Status: Active
Street Location: 2612 College Ave.
City Location: Snyder
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006399
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Scurry County Appraisal District Larry Crooks, Chief Appraiser 2612 College Ave. Snyder, Texas 79549 325-573-8549 phone 325-573-8458 fax scad@scurrytex.com www.scurrytex.com
Agenda: I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Taxpayer Protest Hearings
IV. Adjournment


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Agency Name: Central Counties Center for MHMR Services
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 06:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Central Counties Center for MHMR Services
Status: Active
Street Location: 304 South 22nd Street
City Location: Temple
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006310
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: Yes
Additional Information From: Dr. Ray Helmcamp Executive director Phone: 254:298-7000 Fax: 254-298-7011
Agenda: REGULAR SESSION:
1. Call to Order
2. Introduction of Guests
3. Review of Board Calendar
4. Approval of July 25, 2017 Regular Session Meeting Minutes
5. FY 2017 QM Projects Update
6. Approval of Contract for Design Build Team for renovation of Crest View
7. Discussion of Salary Enhancement for FY 17
8. Citizen Comments
9. Board Committee Reports
10. Medical Committee
11. Personnel Committee
12. Finance Committee
13. Long Range Planning and Facility Committee.
14. Personnel Matters
15. Proposed Human Resources Policy, Central Counties Services Reduction in Force (RIF) to include a Severance Pay Section Approval
16. Fiscal Matters
17. FY 17 Budget Revision
18. FY 18 Budget Approval
19. FY 18 Personnel Service Schedule
20. Financial Report
21. Special Reports
22. Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
23. Early Childhood Intervention
24. Mental Health
25. Executive Session
26. Old Business
27. Executive Director Comments
28. Board of Trustee Comments/Meeting Effectiveness Feedback.
29. Adjournment

CERTIFICATION:
Ray Helmcamp, Executive Director, and Monica Silcott, Agency Liaison, of Central Counties Center Agency ID 779, certify that we have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.


Additional Information Obtained from:
Ray Helmcamp, Executive Director
Phone: 254-298-7007
Fax: 254-298-7011




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Agency Name: Region 4 Education Service Center
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 7145 West Tidwell Road
City Location: Houston
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006604
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Dr. Pam Wells, Executive Director
Agenda: AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
REGION 4 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Directors of Region 4 Education Service Center will be
held on TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017, at 11:00 AM in the REGION 4 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER BOARD ROOM, 7145 W. Tidwell, Houston, TX 77092. Such meeting is a Regular Meeting.
The items on this agenda do not necessarily have to be handled in the order listed on this notice.
The presiding officer will present the following agenda:
1. General Items
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation and Pledge
C. Comments from public
D. Remarks and Recognitions by Executive Director
2. Reports/Information Items
A. Public hearing and Board consideration of the preceding year's performance report
B. Report on Region 4 personnel matters
C. Report on Region 4 Interlocal agreements regarding:
1. The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) new or updated membership agreements
2. Background/Criminal History Check Services
D. Select delegate and alternate for 2017 TASB Delegate Assembly
3. Consent Agenda
A. Administration
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting on June 20, 2017
B. Business Office
1. Approval of budget amendments
2. Approval of financial statements
C. The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN)
1. Approval of contract renewals
4. Action Items
A. Administration
1. Approval on first reading the Localized Policy Manual Update 22 prepared by Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Policy Service:
a. BAA (LOCAL) BOARD OF DIRECTORS LEGAL STATUS POWERS AND DUTIES
b. BBA (LEGAL) BOARD MEMBERS ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS
c. CHF (LEGAL) PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
d. CHF (LOCAL) PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
e. CM (LEGAL) INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
f. CP (LEGAL) RECORDS MANAGEMENT
g. CP (LOCAL) RECORDS MANAGEMENT
h. DBD (LEGAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS CONFLICT OF INTEREST
i. DC (LEGAL) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
j. DC (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
k. DEBA (LEGAL) LEAVES AND ABSENCES FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
l. DH (EXHIBIT) EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
m. DI (LEGAL) EMPLOYEE WELFARE
n. E (LEGAL) COMMUNICATIONS
o. EG (LEGAL) STUDENT RECORDS
p. EG (LOCAL) STUDENT RECORDS
2. Approval of 20172018 Center-wide Goals
3. Approval to authorize Executive Director or designee to negotiate final terms and execute the Interlocal Mutual Aid Agreement between Harris County and Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4 ESC) [Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.071]
B. Business
1. Approval of proposed FY 2017-2018 budget
2. Approval of Resolution to Designate Fund Balance Commitments
3. Approval of funding for Region 4 Innovative Challenge Internal Grant
4. Approval of premium for property, windstorm and equipment breakdown insurance
C. The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN)
1. Approval of contract award for total cloud solutions
5. Closed Session
[in accordance with the Texas Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings Act]
A. Consult with Board counsel regarding legal issues related to interlocal agreement with Harris County [Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.071]
B. Discuss goals and evaluation of the Executive Director [Tex. Gov. Code Section §551.074]
C. Review and consider 2017-2018 benefits for the Executive Director, Deputy Executive
Directors, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Officer of Communication and Administrative
Services [Tex. Gov't Code §551.074]
D. Reconvene to consider and take possible action on items discussed in closed session
6. Adjournment
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board should determine that a closed or
executive meeting or session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this
notice, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by Sections 551.071 through 551.084
of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Board at that date, hour and place
given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the Board
may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for
any and all purposes permitted by Section 551.071 through 551.084 inclusive, of the Texas Government Code,
Open Meetings Act, including, but not limited to:
Section 551.071 - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all
subjects or matters authorized by law.
Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
Section 551.073 - For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation.
Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.
Section 551.076 - To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security
personnel or devices.
Section 551.082 - For the purpose of considering discipline of a public school child or children or to
hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing.
Section 551.084 - For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses from a hearing during
examination of another witness. Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then such final action, final decision, or final vote shall be at either:
a. the open meeting covered by this notice upon the reconvening of this public meeting, or
b. at a subsequent public meeting of the Board upon notice thereof, as the Board shall determine.
CERTIFICATE AS TO POSTING OR GIVING OF NOTICE
On August 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., this notice was posted on the front door, convenient to the public, at Region
4 Education Service Center, 7145 West Tidwell, Houston, Texas, and readily accessible to the general public
at all times.
_____________________________
Pam Wells, Executive Director


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Agency Name: Education Service Center, Region 13
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:45 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 5701 Springdale Road
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006485
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Rich Elsasser Executive Director 512.919.5301
Agenda: EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 13
Board of Director's Meeting
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
9:45 AM
5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Introduction of Guests
IV.
Audience(s)
V.
Oath of Office for Newly Elected Charter Member
VI.
Approval of Minutes (regular meeting of June 27, 2017)
VII.
Approve Amendment of 2016-2017 Budget
VIII.
Adoption of 2017-2018 Budget
IX.
Consider Approval of Bank Depository Services Extension
X.
Consider Approval of Internet Service Providers
XI.
Consider Approval of Contracts for System of Great Schools Executive and Technical Advisors
XII.
Consider Approval of Contract Amendment with TEG Technologies, LLC for 2016-2017 Screening and Diagnostic Assessments
XIII.
Consider Approval of Contract Revisions for Mathematics Academies Administration
XIV.
Consider Approval of Video Conferencing and Web Conferencing Services
XV.
Review Updated (Legal) Policies and Action on (Local) Policies
XVI.
Select TASA/TASB Convention Delegate for Region 13 Board of Directors
XVII.
Personnel Appointments and Exits
XVIII.
Financial Report
XIX.
Investment Report
XX.
Information Items
A.
Regular meeting of board of directors' Tuesday, September 26, 2017 (optional) or Tuesday, October 24, 2017.
B.
Facility Update
C.
Auditors onsite October 16-27, 2017.
D.
Executive Director Reporting
1.
TASA/TASB Convention, Dallas, Texas, October 6-8, 2017.
2.
Other
E.
Board comments
XXI.
Executive Session (If Needed)
XXII.
Adjourn

If during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in executive or
closed session, the Board will convene in such executive or closed session in accordance with the Open
Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.


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Agency Name: Education Service Center, Region 13
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 5701 Springdale Road
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006483
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Rich Elsasser Executive Director 512.919.5301
Agenda: EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 13
Budget Workshop
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
8:30 AM
5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Discuss Proposed Budget
III.
Adjourn

If during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in executive or
closed session, the Board will convene in such executive or closed session in accordance with the Open
Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.


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Agency Name: Education Service Center, Region 13
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 5701 Springdale Road
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006484
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Rich Elsasser Executive Director 512.919.5301
Agenda: EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 13
Board of Director's Public Hearing
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
9:30 AM
5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for 2017-2018
III.
Adjournment of Public Hearing

If during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in executive or
closed session, the Board will convene in such executive or closed session in accordance with the Open
Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.


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Agency Name: Gulf Bend Center
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Board of Trustees
Status: Active
Street Location: 6502 Nursery Drive, Ste. 300
City Location: Victoria
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006547
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Melissa Garcia, Executive Administrative Assistant 361-582-2309 melissa5223@gulfbend.org
Agenda: 17.11.01. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance/Quorum/Recognition of Guests

17.11.02. Citizens' Comments/Communication

17.11.03. Consideration of and/or Action to Approve Minutes of the
July 25, 2017 Meeting

17.11.04. Executive Director's Report
Development Report
Community Relations Report
Jail Statistics
Save the Date Gulf Bend Regional Collaborative, August 30, 2017

17.11.05. Consideration of and/or Action to Accept Financial Report, other financial reports
July 2017

17.11.06 Receive Information on Reclassification of Assigned Fund Balance

17.11.07. Consideration of and/or Action to Allow Executive Director Authority to
Select and Approve CPA Firm from RFP for FY 17 Annual Audit

17.11.08. Receive Update on Gulf Bend Community Collaborative and Mental Health
Officer and Law Enforcement Navigator Program

17.11.09. Consideration of and/or Action to Accept and Approve the Gulf Bend Center
Utilization Management Plan for Fiscal Year 2017-2018

17.11.10. Receive Quarterly Report on ISC Retirement Plan

17.11.11. Routine Reports
Woolson Real Estate Report, July 2017
Human Resource Management Report, July 2017
Risk Management Report, July 2017

17.11.12. Board Information and Training
Discussion on FY18 Board Officer Nominations

17.11.13. Adjournment



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Agency Name: Lubbock Regional MHMR Center
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 04:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 517 N. Zenith
City Location: Lubbock
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006610
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Karen Smart, 806-766-0221
Agenda:







I. Call to Order - Drue Farmer
A. Chair Rules on Presence of Quorum
B. Public Comment - Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes for each citizen. A total of fifteen (15) minutes shall be allotted for this agenda item. Comments will be heard in the order in which they are registered until such time as the allotted comment period has expired. Those registered but not heard due to time constraints, will be given priority placement on the next meeting agenda.
C. Minutes of 7.11.17 Meeting
D. Board of Trustees Reappointments
E. Board Meeting Schedule 2018

II. Texas Council Board of Directors Report Drue Farmer

III. Services Pillar
A. Sunrise Canyon Hospital Leonard Valderaz
1. Privileging
a. JSA Health Telepsychiatry Physicians
2. Nursing Staffing Effectiveness Bi-Annual Report 2017

IV. Growth Pillar
A. Renovations to Sunrise Canyon Hospital Annette Gary

V. Finance Pillar
A. Audit Committee Report (FY18 Budget) Carlos Morales
B. Current Financial Situation (July 2017 Financials) Jason Cannaday
C. Investment Report Jason Cannaday

VI. Executive Session Drue Farmer
A. To deliberate on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

VII. Adjourn Drue Farmer





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Agency Name: Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council
Status: Active
Street Location: 415 SW 8th Ave
City Location: Amarillo
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006297
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Melissa Carter
Agenda: NOTICE OF MEETING

The regular meeting of the Advisory Council of the Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. in the 1st Floor Board Room at the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, 415 South West Eighth Ave., Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.
AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. TSHL 2017 ELECTION UPDATE

5. PUBLIC EDUCATON AND MATTER OF BALANCE UPDATE

6. FEDERAL FUNDING UPDATE

7. ADRC UPDATE

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS

9. ADJOURN
PUBLIC NOTICE
This notice complies with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open Meetings Act, Section 551.041 (Notice of Meeting Requirements); Section 551.043 (Time and Accessibility of Notice Requirements); and Section 551.053 (Notice Requirements of a Political Subdivision Extending Into Four or More Counties). The notice has been filed at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting with the Secretary of States Office; the Potter County Clerks Office and has been posted in the Administrative Office of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission.
Posted this 10th day of August, 2017 at 415 South West Eighth Avenue; Amarillo, Texas; at _1:50pm_______
Melissa Carter


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Agency Name: South Plains Association of Governments
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Region Water Development Group
Status: Active
Street Location: 1323 58th STreet
City Location: Lubbock
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006498
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Kelly Davila, Director of Regional Services, PO Box 3730, Lubbock, Texas 79452
Agenda: LLANO ESTACADO REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUP

Planning Group Administrator
South Plains Association of Governments
1323 58th Street - Lubbock, TX
Phone: (806) 762-8721
Fax: (806) 765-9544
www.llanoplan.org


PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

The Llano Estacado Regional Water Planning Group (LERWPG) will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, in the Board Room at the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) office, 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, Texas.

AGENDA
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
3. Remarks by Kathleen Jackson, Texas Water Development Board
ACTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
4. Consider approval of October 5, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes
5. Consider acceptance of the Financial Report, (Secretary-Treasurer, Doug Hutcheson)
6. Consider acceptance of the Resignation of Harvey Everheart representing Municipal Water Supply Districts
7. Consider Resolution formally recognizing Harvey Everheart for 15 years of service on the Llano Estacado Regional Water Planning Group
8. Consider the reappointment of members to LERWPG for the Term of 2017-2022. The members being considered for appointment are:
X Charles (Charlie) Morris, Counties
X Ben Weinheimer Sr., PE, Agricultural Interests
X Don McElroy, Small Business
X Dr. Ken Rainwater, Public
X Jack Campsey, GMA #6
X Jeff Sammon, River Authorities
X Jim Steiert, Environmental Interests
X Kent Satterwhite, Municipal Water Supply Districts
X Mark Kirkpatrick, Agricultural Interests
X Ronnie Hopper, GMA #2
9. Consider acceptance of the Resignation of Andrew Freeman representing Municipalities (medium sized)
10. Consider appointments to the LERWPG:
X Joe Hardin to fill vacated ¡¥Industries¡¦ category
X Jeffrey Snyder to fill vacated ¡¥Medium Sized Municipalities¡¦ category
11. Consider designation of Tommy O¡¦Brien as Region G Liaison to Region O
12. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding utilizing optional sub-WUG planning for the 5th Cycle
DISCUSSION ITEMS AND REPORTS
13. Presentations and report from TWDB Project Manager (Sarah Backhouse)
X Regional Water Planning in Texas: Introduction to the 5th Cycle
X Update on Revised 31 Texas Administrative Rules Chapter 357
14. Presentation and Discussion from Technical Consultant (Paula Jo Lemonds, HDR Inc.)
X Population projections
X Gallons per capita per day (GPCD) use
X Municipal demands
X Non-municipal demands
X Option to utilize Sub-Water User Groups (sub-WUGs)
15. Report from the Region O Administrator (Kelly Davila)
16. Report from Groundwater Management Area Representatives:
X GMA # 2 (Ronnie Hopper)
X GMA # 6 (Jack Campsey)
17. Report from other Liaisons to other Regional Water Planning Groups:
X Region A (Kent Satterwhite)
X Region B (Jack Campsey)
X Region F
X Region G
18. Public Input and Comments to the Regional Water Planning Group
19. Date and Agenda Items for Next Regular LERWPG Meeting
20. Other Business and Announcements
21. Adjourn
Note:
Agenda items may be considered, deliberated, and/or acted upon in a different order than set forth. Additional information about this meeting is available by contacting Kelly Davila or Belinda Solis at the South Plains Association of Governments at (806) 762-8721.



PUBLIC NOTICE
This notice complies with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open Meetings Act, Section 551.041 (Notice of Meeting Requirements); Section 551.043 (Time and Accessibility of Notice Requirements); and Section 551.053 (Notice of Requirements of a Political Subdivision Extending Into Four or More Counties). The notice has been filed at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting with the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, and posted on the websites of the Llano Estacado Regional Water Planning Group at www.llanoplan.org and the South Plains Association of Governments website at www.spag.org.

Posted this ______ day of August, 2017 at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, Texas at 5:00 P.M.



_______________________________________
Aubrey A. Spear, LERWPG Chairman


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Agency Name: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:45 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Regional Rail Right-of-Way Company
Status: Active
Street Location: 1401 Pacific Avenue
City Location: Dallas
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006653
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Josefina Chavira, CAP, Board Committee Secretary 214-749-3264
Agenda: Regional Rail Right-of-Way Company
Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 11:45 a.m.
DART Conference Room B 1st Floor
1401 Pacific Ave., Dallas, Texas 75202

1. Approval of Minutes: May 9, 2017
2. +Declaration and Conveyance of Surplus Property Rights to the Davis Cemetery in Plano, Texas
3. Declaration and Sale of Surplus Property Rights Located at Hudgins Street in Grapevine, Texas, to the City of Grapevine, Subject to a Corresponding Release Related to TEXRail Project from the Fort Worth Transportation Authority
4. *Financial Statements for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017
5. *Report on Quarterly Freight Operations for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017
6. Identification of Future Agenda Items
7. Adjournment

+Same Date Action Item for Approval by the Board of Directors
*This is a Briefing Item Only
The Regional Rail Right-of-Way Company may go into Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, for any legal issues, or under Section 551.072 for Real Estate issues, arising regarding any item listed on this Agenda.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. For accommodations for the hearing impaired, sign interpretation is available. Please contact Community Affairs at 214-749-2543, 48 hours in advance.


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Agency Name: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 04:15 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Budget and Finance Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1401 Pacific Avenue
City Location: Dallas
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006661
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Josefina Chavira, CAP, Board Committee Secretary 214-749-3264
Agenda: Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 4:15 p.m.
DART Conference Room C - 1st Floor
1401 Pacific Ave., Dallas, Texas 75202

1. Approval of Minutes: August 8, 2017
2. *Review of Quarterly Disclosure Update as of June 30, 2017
(Paul N. Wageman/David Leininger)
3. *Briefing and Discussion of Draft Language for Inclusion in Debt Parameters Resolutions for the Cotton Belt Rail Corridor and the Second CBD Light Rail Alignment Project (D2 Subway)
(Paul N. Wageman/David Leininger)
4. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Annual Budget
(Paul N. Wageman/David Leininger)
5. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Twenty-Year Financial Plan
(Paul N. Wageman/David Leininger)
6. Identification of Future Agenda Items
7. Adjournment

*This is a Briefing Item Only
The Budget and Finance Committee may go into Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, for any legal issues, under Section 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property for Real Estate issues, arising regarding any item listed on this Agenda.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. For accommodations for the hearing impaired, sign interpretation is available. Please contact Community Affairs at 214-749-2543, 48 hours in advance.

Chair - Paul N. Wageman
Vice Chair - Tim Hayden
Members - Mark Enoch,
Jonathan R. Kelly,
Patrick J. Kennedy, Michele Wong Krause,
Amanda Moreno, and Gary Slagel
Staff Liaison - David Leininger


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Agency Name: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 02:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Transit Oriented Development Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1401 Pacific Avenue
City Location: Dallas
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006659
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Josefina Chavira, CAP, Board Committee Secretary 214-749-3264
Agenda: Transit Oriented Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 2:00 p.m.
DART Conference Room C - 1st Floor
1401 Pacific Ave., Dallas, Texas 75202


1. Approval of Minutes: June 27, 2017
2. *Briefing on Mockingbird Station - Draft Non-Binding Term Sheets and Next Steps (Gary Slagel/Tim McKay)
3. *Briefing on Responses to the DART/City of Carrollton Request for Proposals and Next Steps for the Master Development Services for a Transit Oriented Development Near the DART Trinity Mills Station
(Gary Slagel/Tim McKay)
4. Identification of Future Agenda Items
5. Adjournment

*This is a Briefing Item Only
The Transit Oriented Development Committee may go into Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, for any legal issues, or under Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property for real estate issues arising regarding any item listed on this Agenda.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. For accommodations for the hearing impaired, sign interpretation is available. Please contact Community Affairs at 214-749-2543, 48 hours in advance.
Chair - Gary Slagel
Vice Chair -
Members - Sue S. Bauman, Patrick J. Kennedy,
Amanda Moreno, Rick Stopfer,
and Paul N. Wageman
Staff Liaison - Tim McKay and Bob Strauss


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Agency Name: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Rail Program Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1401 Pacific Avenue
City Location: Dallas
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006658
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Josefina Chavira, CAP, Board Committee Secretary 214-749-3264
Agenda: Rail Program Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 1:30 p.m.
DART Conference Room C - 1st Floor
1401 Pacific Ave., Dallas, Texas 75202

1. Approval of Minutes: June 27, 2017
2. Contract Awards for Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) Pre-Construction Services for Red & Blue Line Platform Extensions Project
(Gary Slagel/Tim McKay)
3. Contracts for Asbestos Abatement and Demolition Services
(Gary Slagel/Tim McKay)
4. Authorization to Execute a Release of Deed Condition and Related Reverter in Favor of and for the Benefit of SDC Compton Housing, LP
(Gary Slagel/Tim McKay)
5. *Briefing on the Declaration and Conveyance of Surplus Property Rights to the Davis Cemetery in Plano, Texas (Gary Slagel/Tim McKay)
6. Identification of Future Agenda Items
7. Adjournment

*This is a Briefing Item Only
The Rail Program Committee may go into Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, for any legal issues, or under Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property for real estate issues arising regarding any item listed on this Agenda.

This facility is wheelchair accessible. For accommodations for the hearing impaired, sign interpretation is available. Please contact Community Affairs at 214-749-2543, 48 hours in advance.

Chair - Gary Slagel
Vice Chair - Rick Stopfer
Members -Tim Hayden,
Patrick J. Kennedy, Michele Wong Krause,
Amanda Moreno, and Paul N. Wageman
Staff Liaison - Tim McKay


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Agency Name: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:15 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Dallas Area Rapid Transit Bus Service, LGC Board of Directors
Status: Active
Street Location: 1401 Pacific Avenue
City Location: Dallas
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006655
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Josefina Chavira, CAP, Board Committee Secretary 214-749-3264
Agenda: Dallas Area Rapid Transit Bus Service, LGC
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 12:15 p.m.
DART Conference Room B - 1st Floor
1401 Pacific Ave., Dallas, 75202

1. Approval of Minutes: June 6, 2017
2. Authorization to Execute Agreements Between the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Bus Service, LGC, and 1) the City of Allen; 2) the Town of Fairview; and 3) the City of Wylie for the Continuation of Collin County Demand Response Service
3. *FY 2017 Financial Update as of June 30, 2017
4. Identification of Future Agenda Items
5. Adjournment

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Bus Service, LGC may go into Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, for any legal issues.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. For accommodations for the hearing impaired, sign interpretation is available. Please contact Community Affairs at 214-749-2543, 48 hours in advance.
DART Bus, LGC Board of Directors -
Chair - Faye Moses Wilkins,
Vice-Chair - Gary Thomas
Members - Vacant (DART Board-member),
Jesse Oliver, and David Leininger



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Agency Name: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 02:45 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Planning Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1401 Pacific Avenue
City Location: Dallas
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006660
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Josefina Chavira, CAP, Board Committee Secretary 214-749-3264
Agenda: Planning Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 2:45 p.m.
DART Conference Room C - 1st Floor
1401 Pacific Ave., Dallas, Texas 75202

1. Approval of Minutes: August 8, 2017
2. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the Funding of the Vanpool Services Program (Amanda Moreno/Tim McKay)
3. Approval to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cockrell Hill for Eligible Transit Related Improvement Program (TRIP) Reimbursements
(Amanda Moreno/Tim McKay)
4. *Briefing on DART Service Standards (Amanda Moreno/Tim McKay)
5. *Briefing on Mesquite Service Plan (Amanda Moreno/Tim McKay)
6. *Briefing on the Status of the Cotton Belt Corridor Project
(Amanda Moreno/Tim McKay)
7. *Briefing on the Dallas Streetcar Services (Amanda Moreno/Tim McKay)
8. Identification of Future Agenda Items
9. Adjournment

*This is a Briefing Item Only
The Planning Committee may go into Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, for any legal issues, or under Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property for real estate issues arising regarding any item listed on this Agenda.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. For accommodations for the hearing impaired, sign interpretation is available. Please contact Community Affairs at 214-749-2543, 48 hours in advance.
Chair - Amanda Moreno
Vice Chair -
Members - Sue S. Bauman,
Jonathan R. Kelly,
Patrick J. Kennedy, Michele Wong Krause,
Gary Slagel, Rick Stopfer,
and Paul N. Wageman
Staff Liaison - Tim McKay


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Agency Name: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 06:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Board of Directors' Meeting
Status: Active
Street Location: 1401 Pacific Avenue
City Location: Dallas
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006664
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Josefina Chavira, CAP, Board Committee Secretary 214-749-3264
Agenda: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
6:30 P.M. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - Board Room
1401 Pacific Ave., Dallas, Texas 75202

General Items:
1. Approval of Minutes: August 8, 2017
2. CAC Report on July 20, 2017 and August 17, 2017 meetings
3. Public Comments
Consent Items:
4. Authorization to Delegate Contracting Officer Authority
(Administrative - Rick Stopfer/David Leininger)
5. Contract for Gateway Upgrade for DART Bus Fleet
(Administrative - Rick Stopfer/David Leininger)
6. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement Between DART and the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Establishing the DART/UTA Transportation Leadership Academy (Administrative - Rick Stopfer/Jesse Oliver)
7. Contract Award for Construction of the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) Valley View Double Tracking Bear Creek Bridge Construction Project
(Operations, Safety & Security - Tim Hayden/Tim McKay)
8. Contract Modification for Herzog Transit Services, Inc., for Trackwork for the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) Valley View Project
(Operations, Safety & Security - Tim Hayden/Tim McKay)
9. Contract for Bombardier Light Rail Vehicle Propulsion Parts
(Operations, Safety & Security - Tim Hayden/Carol Wise)
10. Contract for Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) and Streetcar Cleaning
(Operations, Safety & Security - Tim Hayden/Carol Wise)
11. Approval of DART Board Policy II.04, Investment Policy, and Approval of DART's FY 2018 Investment Strategy
(Budget and Finance - Paul N. Wageman/David Leininger)
12. Approval of DART Investment Officers
(Budget and Finance - Paul N. Wageman/David Leininger)
13. Approval of Depository Bank Disbursement Officers and Signature Authorizations (Budget and Finance - Paul N. Wageman/David Leininger)
 
Individual Items:
14. +Declaration and Conveyance of Surplus Property Rights to the Davis Cemetery in Plano, Texas
15. Approval to Execute Interlocal Agreements with the Town of Highland Park and the City of University Park for Eligible Transit Related Improvement Program (TRIP) Reimbursements (Planning - Amanda Moreno/Tim McKay)
Other Items:
16. Public Comments
17. This item will be discussed in Committee-of-the-Whole only.
18. Adjournment

+Same Date Action Item for Approval by the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors may go into Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, for any legal issues, under Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property for real estate issues. or under Section 551.074 for Personnel matters, or under Section 551.076, for deliberation regarding deployment or implementation of Security Personnel or devices, arising regarding any item listed on this Agenda.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. For accommodations for the hearing impaired, sign interpretation is available. Please contact Community Affairs at 214-749-2543, 48 hours in advance.


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Agency Name: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 05:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Committee-of-the-Whole
Status: Active
Street Location: 1401 Pacific Avenue
City Location: Dallas
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006663
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Josefina Chavira, CAP, Board Committee Secretary 214-749-3264
Agenda: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE
Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 5:30 P.M. - Conference Room C
1401 Pacific Ave., Dallas, TX 75202
________________________________________
General Items:
1. Approval of Minutes: August 8, 2017
2. This item will be discussed at Board Meeting only.
3. This item will be discussed at Board Meeting only.
Consent Items:
4. Authorization to Delegate Contracting Officer Authority
(Administrative - Rick Stopfer/David Leininger)@
5. Contract for Gateway Upgrade for DART Bus Fleet
(Administrative - Rick Stopfer/David Leininger)@
6. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement Between DART and the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Establishing the DART/UTA Transportation Leadership Academy (Administrative - Rick Stopfer/Jesse Oliver)@
7. Contract Award for Construction of the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) Valley View Double Tracking Bear Creek Bridge Construction Project
(Operations, Safety & Security - Tim Hayden/Tim McKay)@
8. Contract Modification for Herzog Transit Services, Inc., for Trackwork for the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) Valley View Project
(Operations, Safety & Security - Tim Hayden/Tim McKay)@
9. Contract for Bombardier Light Rail Vehicle Propulsion Parts
(Operations, Safety & Security - Tim Hayden/Carol Wise)@
10. Contract for Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) and Streetcar Cleaning
(Operations, Safety & Security - Tim Hayden/Carol Wise)@
11. Approval of DART Board Policy II.04, Investment Policy, and Approval of DART's FY 2018 Investment Strategy
(Budget and Finance - Paul N. Wageman/David Leininger)@
12. Approval of DART Investment Officers
(Budget and Finance - Paul N. Wageman/David Leininger)@
13. Approval of Depository Bank Disbursement Officers and Signature Authorizations (Budget and Finance - Paul N. Wageman/David Leininger)@
 

Individual Items:
14. +Declaration and Conveyance of Surplus Property Rights to the Davis Cemetery in Plano, Texas
15. Approval to Execute Interlocal Agreements with the Town of Highland Park and the City of University Park for Eligible Transit Related Improvement Program (TRIP) Reimbursements (Planning - Amanda Moreno/Tim McKay)
Other Items:
16. This item will be discussed at Board Meeting only.
17. Identification of Future Agenda Items
18. Adjournment

+Same Date Action Item for Approval by the Board of Directors
@ Unanimous Approval at Committee
*This is a Briefing Item Only

The Committee-of-the-Whole may go into Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, for any Legal issues, under Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property for Real Estate issues, or under Section 551.074 for Personnel matters, or under section 551.076, for deliberation regarding the deployment or implementation of Security Personnel or devices, arising regarding any item listed on this Agenda.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. For accommodations for the hearing impaired, sign interpretation is available. Please contact Community Affairs at 214-749-2543, 48 hours in advance.


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Agency Name: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Audit Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1401 Pacific Avenue
City Location: Dallas
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006657
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Josefina Chavira, CAP, Board Committee Secretary 214-749-3264
Agenda: Audit Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 12:30 p.m.
DART Conference Room B - 1st Floor
1401 Pacific Ave., Dallas, 75202

1. Approval of Minutes: June 27, 2017
2. Contract for Financial Audit Services (Al Bazis/Jonathan Kelly)
3. Approval of DART Financial Affiliation Process Audit (Al Bazis/Jonathan Kelly)
4. Approval for Fiscal Year 2018 Internal Audit Budget (Al Bazis/Jonathan Kelly)
5. Approval for Internal Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2018 (Al Bazis/Jonathan Kelly)
6. Approval of 2018 Goals and Performance Measures: Director, Internal Audit
(Al Bazis/Jonathan Kelly)
7. Identification of Future Agenda Items
8. Adjournment


The Audit Committee may go into Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, for any legal issues, or under Section 551.074 for Personnel Matters arising regarding any item listed on this Agenda.

This facility is wheelchair accessible.  For accommodations for the hearing impaired, sign interpretation is available.  Please contact Community Affairs at 214-749-2543, 48 hours in advance.

Chair - Jonathan Kelly
Vice Chair - Gary Slagel
Members - Mark Enoch,
Michele Wong Krause, and Rick Stopfer
Staff Liaison - Al Bazis


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Agency Name: Edwards Aquifer Authority
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 02:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Aquifer Management Planning Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 900 E. Quincy, San Antonio, TX; EAA Board Room
City Location: San Antonio
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006548
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Jim Boenig; 900 E. Quincy, San Antonio, TX 78215; (800) 292-1047
Agenda: A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Committee Reports
D. Individual Consideration
D.1 Consider EAA staff recommendation to renew and extend an
Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Evergreen Underground
Water Conservation District to conduct a Precipitation
Enhancement Program, in an amount not to exceed $163,000.
E. Staff Reports
E.1 Receive report from EAA staff on a white paper titled
"Re-Conceptualizing the EAA Recharge Program: Staff
Recommendations to Optimize and Protect the Aquifer."
F. Closed Session
G. Consider and take action on recommendation(s) regarding matters
deliberated in closed session.
H. Consider future agendas
I. Adjournment.
J. Written Reports


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Agency Name: Edwards Aquifer Authority
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Finance/Administrative Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 900 E. Quincy, San Antonio, TX; EAA Board Room
City Location: San Antonio
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006544
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Felix Marquez; 900 E. Quincy, San Antonio, TX 78215; (800) 292-1047
Agenda: A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Committee Reports
C.1 Receive report from a representative of Valley View Consulting on
the investment activity for the second quarter of 2017.
D. Individual Consideration
D.1 Consider EAA staff recommendation to consider payment to Kemp
Smith for legal services for July 2017.
D.2 Consider EAA staff recommendation to authorize the General
Manager to submit the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation
Program FY2018 draft Funding Application to the EAHCP process.
D.3 Consider EAA staff recommendation to approve a Memorandum of
Understanding with City of San Antonio Zoo for the development of
an Edwards Aquifer Conservation and Education Exhibit within the
San Antonio Zoo.
D.4 Consider EAA staff recommendation to approve amendments to
the 2017 EAA Operating Budget, increasing the appropriations
related to the purchase of flow meters and by the awarding of
conservation grants, funded by grants from the Texas Water
Development Board.
E. Staff Reports
E.1 Receive report from EAA staff on unaudited financial statements
for July 2017.
E.2 Receive report from EAA staff on the status of EAA facility needs.
E.3 Receive report from EAA staff on the 2017 EAHCP Budget Work
Group.
F. Closed Session
G. Consider and take action on recommendation(s) regarding matters
deliberated in closed session.
H. Consider future agendas
I. Adjournment.
J. Written Reports


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Agency Name: Edwards Aquifer Authority
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Permits/Enforcement Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 900 E. Quincy, San Antonio, TX; EAA Board Room
City Location: San Antonio
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006546
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Earl Parker; 900 E. Quincy, San Antonio, TX 78215; (800) 292-1047
Agenda: A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Individual Consideration
C.1 Consider a settlement counter-offer from Pesca Pluma, LLC, a
Texas limited liability company, related to exceeding authorized
groundwater withdrawals during 2016.
C.2 Consider EAA staff recommendation to approve Proposed Rules
regarding conversion of base irrigation groundwater.
D. Staff Reports
D.1 Receive report from EAA staff regarding the rules and process
related to an irrigators Notice of Intent to Finish a Crop.
E. Closed Session
F. Consider and take action on recommendation(s) regarding matters
deliberated in closed session.
G. Consider future agendas
H. Adjournment.
I. Written Reports
I.1 Permits/Enforcement Committee Report.


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Agency Name: Edwards Aquifer Authority
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Research & Technology Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 900 E. Quincy, San Antonio, TX; EAA Board Room
City Location: San Antonio
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006543
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Geary Schindel; 900 E. Quincy, San Antonio, TX 78215; (800) 292-1047
Agenda: A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Committee Reports
D. Individual Consideration
D.1 Consider EAA staff recommendation to approve a Joint Funding
Agreement with the United States Geological Survey for
groundwater model uncertainty analysis in an amount not to
exceed $130,000.
D.2 Consider EAA staff recommendation to approve a Joint Funding
Agreement with the United States Geological Survey for
hydrostratigraphic mapping, in an amount not to exceed $462,000.
D.3 Consider EAA staff recommendation to approve a Joint Funding
Agreement between the EAA and the United States Geological
Survey for stream and spring flow data collection, in an amount not
to exceed $500,830.
D.4 Consider EAA staff recommendation to approve a contract renewal
with BIO-WEST, Inc., to continue to provide biological monitoring
services for Comal and San Marcos Springs Ecosystems, in an
amount not to exceed $734,352.
D.5 Consider EAA staff recommendation to approve the purchase of
data loggers, rain gauges, associated hardware and software, and
services from Sutron Corp. in the amount not to exceed $251,600.
E. Staff Reports
E.1 Receive report from EAA staff on the Wastewater Discharge
Vulnerability Assessment Study.
E.2 Receive report from EAA staff on the EAHCP Ecological Model.
E.3 Receive report from EAA staff on current aquifer conditions.
F. Closed Session
G. Consider and take action on recommendation(s) regarding matters
deliberated in closed session.
H. Consider future agendas
I. Adjournment.
J. Written Reports


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Agency Name: Brazoria County Appraisal District
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 500 N Chenango st
City Location: ANGLETON
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006307
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Cheryl Evans
Agenda: APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD
FOR THE BRAZORIA COUNTY
APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TEXAS


Notice of Public Meeting of the Appraisal Review Board:


Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Appraisal Review Board of the Brazoria County Appraisal District will convene at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in the boardroom of the Brazoria County Appraisal District office located at 500 North Chenango, Angleton, Texas, to consider the following items:


1. Call the Meeting to Order.

2. Record the Members Present.

3. Approval of Minutes for Meeting of August 18, 2017.

4. Hear and Determine Taxpayer and Taxing Unit Appeals on All matters Permitted By, TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE (a list of the hearings is available to the Public at the Brazoria County Appraisal District Office.)


5. Adjournment.

This notice is given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government
Code.

CHAIRMAN APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD


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Agency Name: Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 07:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 802 9th Street
City Location: Wellington
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006486
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Lynn Smith (844) 445-2800
Agenda: Date of Meeting: August 22, 2017 Time of Meeting: 7:00 PM Location: 802 9th Wellington, TX 79095

Regular Meeting Agenda

Call Meeting to Order and Establish a Quorum Opening Comments and Recognition of Dignitaries Public Comments-Please limit to 3 minutes 1. Consent Agenda a. Consider and act on Minutes of July 25, 2017 b. Consider and act on Financial Report & Approve Bills for July 2017 c. Consider and act on Well Registrations, and Test Hole Permits i. Well Registration- ii. Test Hole Permit 2. Consider and act on Well Permits 3. Managers Report Lynn Smith 4. Hydrogeologist Report Ray Brady/Amy Bush 5. Legal Comments -Keith Good 6. Discuss and act on appointing a Director to represent Precinct 2 7. Consider and act on Investment Policy 8. Consider and Act on Qualified Bankers/Brokers 9. Consider and Act on the qualified Public Funds Investment Act training 10. Consider and act on Water Wasting 11. Review and consider the proposed tax rate of 0.048508 per $100 of value and adopt the 2017 Ad Valorem tax rate. 12. Consider and act on Auditors Contract 13. Consider and act on Tye Stephens request to leave Mesquite GCD and join Gateway GCD 14. Review Status of GPU Declarations and meter installations and violations thereof. 15. Consider calling Show-Cause Hearings for violating District Rule 5.1 Groundwater Production Units and/or District Rule 4.1 Metering System for the following individuals: a. Brad or Jennifer Haynie b. Ricky Husband c. Tye Stephens
Other Business Executive Session: Consultation with Attorney Regarding Attorney Client Matters (§551.071) Set Date & Time for Next Board Meeting Adjourn


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Agency Name: Deep East Texas Self Insurance Fund
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Executive Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 900 Crown Colony Drive
City Location: Lufkin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006419
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: Yes
Additional Information From: N/A
Agenda:
DEEP EAST TEXAS SELF INSURANCE FUND
Notice of Executive Committee Meeting

Location: Crown Colony Country Club
900 Crown Colony Drive
Lufkin, TX 75901

Date: August 22, 2017
Time: 12:30 P.M.

AGENDA

1. Call to order by President Barrett Lankford

*2. Discussion and approval of the Minutes from the June 20, 2017
Executive Committee Meeting of the Deep East Texas Self Insurance Fund (the Fund)

3. Report on the Funds Claim Report for June and July 2017

4. Report on the Funds Claims Expense Computation Report for June and July 2017

5. Report on Investment Due Diligence Review

*6. Consider and possible approval of Investment Management Service Providers

*7. Consider and possible approval of the Funds Investment Listing Report June and July 2017

8. Report on the Funds Financial Statement for June and July 2017

*9. Consider and possible renewal of Contract with General Agent

*10. Consider and possible approval of Actuarial Report for year ending June 30, 2017

11. Recess to Executive Session to consider personnel and other matters

12. Reconvene for regular meeting

13. Adjourn

Note - *Action Item

Certification of Posting of Notice of Meeting

I, Danny Newsom, the undersigned, hereby state that the foregoing Notice was posted at a place convenient to the public in the Funds administrative office, a place convenient to the public in the Jasper County courthouse, and on the Secretary of States website, on or before August 15, 2017, which was at least 7 days before the day of the meeting.

_________________
Danny Newsom


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Agency Name: Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 02:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Finance & Audit
Status: Active
Street Location: 1900 Main Street
City Location: Houston
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006654
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Reca Perry | 713-739-4879 |reca.perry@ridemetro.org
Agenda: ACTIONS
1. Request Board approval accepting the monthly committee reports, including investment reports
A. Smiley

2. Request Board adoption of a resolution to issue debt instruments to finance new vehicle procurements and to restructure and refund existing debt; to request appointment of authorized representatives to approve the amount, rate, terms and pricing of these debt instruments and to execute related documents; to name underwriters from METRO's current approved underwriter pool, and to approve bond counsels, advisors and all documents related to the transaction
A. Smiley

COMMITTEE APPROVAL

3. FTA Discretionary Grant Program Bus and Bus Facilities grant funding opportunity
A. Smiley

BRIEFINGS

4. Monthly Compliance Report
J. Carroll

5. Monthly Financial Reports
A. Smiley
a. CFO Presentation
b. Sales Tax Report
c. Investment Report
d. Debt Report
e. Monthly Performance Report

2018 BUDGET WORKSHOP

1. Update on proposed FY2018 Operating and Capital budgets
A. Smiley


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Agency Name: Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool
Date of Meeting: 08/22/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 500 4th Street
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006458
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Tracy Seiler 512-478-8753
Agenda: Date of Meeting: August 22, 2017
Location: Hilton Austin Hotel
500 E. 4th Street, Room 400/402
Austin, TX 78701
Call to Order 1:00 p.m.
DELIBERATE AND TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Consider approval of May 4, 2017 minutes.
2. Consider acceptance of new or renewed Member Accounts underwritten and bound April
1, 2017 June 30, 2017.
REPORTS:
Executive Reports:
3. TAC Executive Directors Report
4. Risk Management Services Directors Report
5. Investment Report
6. Budget Report
7. Property Redevelopment Program Report
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Pool Management:
8. Consider approval of the 2016 Audit Report.
Reinsurance and Rating Plans:
9. Consider authorizing TAC Executive Director to select a vendor and negotiate and
execute necessary agreements for reinsurance and excess coverage for Workers
Compensation Coverage from January 1, 2018 January 1, 2019.
10. Consider approval of class code rating factors and proposed funding for the Workers
Compensation program effective January 1, 2018.
Agreements:
11. Consider authorizing the TAC Executive Director to negotiate and execute a renewal of
the Claims Services, Preauthorization, Concurrent Review, Medical Bill Review, and
Audit Services Agreement with York Risk Services Group, Inc.
Property Redevelopment Program:
12. Consider authorizing the TAC Executive Director to select a general contractor and
negotiate and execute necessary agreements for general contracting services, including
any associated services, related to the TAC RMP Property Redevelopment Program.
13. Consider adoption of an initial budget for the TAC RMP Property Redevelopment
Program.
14. Consider approval of a resolution related to the TAC RMP Property Redevelopment
Program authorizing the TAC Executive Director to authorize and approve certain
changes during the construction process as needed to prevent delay.
15. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the TAC Executive Director to negotiate
and execute necessary documents, in connection with any Agreement entered into with
the City of Austin related to the rezoning of the TAC RMP owned property, located at
1202 San Antonio Street, described as Harper WA Subdivision, Lot 1 and 1234 feet of
Lot 3, BLK 151, Travis County, Texas.
BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
______________________________
Tracy L. Seiler
Risk Management Services Director
Texas Association of Counties
Phone: 512-478-8753
Fax: 512-478-1426


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Agency Name: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Licensed Breeders Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 125E
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006388
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Tamala Fletcher 512-583-7152
Agenda: If you require auxiliary aids, services or materials in an alternate format contact the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) at least 5 working days prior to the meeting date. Phone: (512) 475-4765, FAX: (512) 475-2874, E-MAIL: advisory.boards@tdlr.texas.gov, TDD/RELAY TEXAS: 1-800-relay-VV (voice), 1-800-relay-TX (TDD).

Watch the meeting on TDLR's YouTube channel at
https://www.youtube.com/user/TexasLicensing

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call, Certification of Quorum

C. Approval of the minutes - Meeting of January 30, 2017

D. Public Comment
**Any person wishing to address the Advisory Board should complete a
Public Comment Form and submit it to the Program Specialist**

E. Staff reports
1. Executive Office
a. TDLR Legislative Session Update
b. Bill Implementation Overview and Timeline
c. Recent Developments
2. Compliance Division
a. Outreach Efforts Attendance at Association or Industry Meetings
3. Enforcement Division
a. Highlights of selected cases
b. Statistics
4. Field Operations Division
a. Most common violations
b. Division projects
c. Division personnel updates
d. Inspection statistics
5. Licensing Division
a. Statistics

F. Update and report from workgroup meetings:
1. Standards Workgroup
2. Registration and Training Workgroup

G. Recommendations for agenda items for next meeting

H. Discussion of date, time, and location of next Committee meeting

I. Adjournment


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Agency Name: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Executive Session
Status: Active
Street Location: 4200 Smith School Road
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006358
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: General Counsel Ann Bright, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX, 78744 or by phone 512-389-8558.
Agenda: Executive Session

Wednesday, August 23, 2017
9:00 a.m.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Executive Office Conference Room
4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

T. Dan Friedkin, Commission Chair
Carter Smith, Executive Director


1. Update on Regulatory Litigation Bob Sweeney
o Red Snapper
o Oysters
o Chronic Wasting Disease

2. San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site Improvements Ted Hollingsworth, Brent Leisure, Bob Sweeney

3. Management Strategy Marion County Boundary and Access Issues at Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area Ted Hollingsworth

4. Personnel Matters Performance Evaluation of TPWD Executive Director Chairman T. Dan Friedkin

NOTICE REGARDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AGENDA ITEMS

Additional information about the agenda items listed above is available on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) website at: www.tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/meetings/.

NOTICE REGARDING NON-DISCRIMINATION

TPWD receives federal assistance from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and other federal agencies. TPWD is therefore subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, in addition to state anti-discrimination laws. TPWD will comply with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.

If you require an accommodation or informational materials in an alternative form, please contact Dee Halliburton at (512) 389-4804 (telephone). Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the agency on a Text Telephone (TDD) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989.

If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any TPWD program, activity or event, you may contact Pamela R. Wheeler, Ph.D., Human Resources Division Director, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4808 (telephone), pamela.wheeler@tpwd.texas.gov (email). Alternatively, you may contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Diversity and Inclusive Workforce Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Public testimony will be taken on items labeled "ACTION." Public testimony will normally be limited to three minutes per person.

NOTICE REGARDING EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION

In addition to the items for which an Executive Session is scheduled, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission may meet in Executive (Closed) Session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.

NOTICE REGARDING ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS

Items may be taken up in an order other than that listed on the Agenda.





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Agency Name: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Work Session
Status: Active
Street Location: 4200 Smith School Road
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006357
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: General Counsel Ann Bright, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX, 78744 or by phone 512-389-8558.
Agenda: Work Session

Wednesday, August 23, 2017
9:00 a.m.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Commission Hearing Room
4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

T. Dan Friedkin, Commission Chair
Carter Smith, Executive Director

Approval of the Previous Minutes from the Work Session held May 24, 2017

Land and Water Plan

1. Update on TPWD Progress in Implementing the TPWD Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan - Carter Smith
o Internal Affairs Update
o Desert Bighorn Sheep Capture
o Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program

Financial

2. Financial Overview Mike Jensen
FY 2018 Operating and Capital Budget Approval (Action Item No. 1)
Budget and Investment Policy Resolutions (Action Item No. 1)
Approval of State Park List for Performance Measures (Action Item No. 1)

3. Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Internal Audit Update and Proposed FY 2018 Internal Audit Plan Cindy Hancock (Action Item No. 2)

4. Nonprofit Partner Rules - Request Permission to Publish Proposed Changes in the Texas Register Kevin Good

Natural Resources

5. 2017-2018 Oyster Rules Recommended Adoption of Proposed Changes Lance Robinson (Action Item No. 3)

6. Coastal Management Area Classification and Conduct Rules Request Permission to Publish Proposed Changes in the Texas Register for Public Notice and Comment Robin Riechers

7. Briefing on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Science Update Dr. Bob Dittmar

Work Session
(continued)

8. Disease Detection and Response Rules Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Zones Rules Movement of Deer - Recommended Adoption of Proposed Changes - Mitch Lockwood (Action Item No. 4)

Land Conservation

9. Grant of Easement Somervell County - Approximately 9 Acres of High Voltage Transmission Line Right-of-Way at Dinosaur Valley State Park Ted Hollingsworth (Action Item No. 5)

10. Acquisition of Land Bastrop County Approximately 1 Acre at Bastrop State Park - Trey Vick (Action Item No. 6)

11. Grant of Easement Randall County Radio Tower at Palo Duro Canyon State Park Trey Vick (Action Item No. 7)

Executive Session

12. Update on Regulatory Litigation Bob Sweeney (Executive Session Only)
o Red Snapper
o Oysters
o Chronic Wasting Disease

13. San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site Improvements Ted Hollingsworth, Brent Leisure, Bob Sweeney (Executive Session Only)

14. Management Strategy Marion County Boundary and Access Issues at Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area Ted Hollingsworth (Executive Session Only)

15. Personnel Matters Performance Evaluation of TPWD Executive Director Chairman T. Dan Friedkin - (Executive Session Only)


NOTICE REGARDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AGENDA ITEMS

Additional information about the agenda items listed above is available on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) website at: www.tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/meetings/.

NOTICE REGARDING NON-DISCRIMINATION

TPWD receives federal assistance from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and other federal agencies. TPWD is therefore subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, in addition to state anti-discrimination laws. TPWD will comply with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.

If you require an accommodation or informational materials in an alternative form, please contact Dee Halliburton at (512) 389-4804 (telephone). Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the agency on a Text Telephone (TDD) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989.

If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any TPWD program, activity or event, you may contact Pamela R. Wheeler, Ph.D., Human Resources Division Director, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4808 (telephone), pamela.wheeler@tpwd.texas.gov (email). Alternatively, you may contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Diversity and Inclusive Workforce Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Public testimony will be taken on items labeled "ACTION." Public testimony will normally be limited to three minutes per person.

NOTICE REGARDING EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION

In addition to the items for which an Executive Session is scheduled, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission may meet in Executive (Closed) Session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.

NOTICE REGARDING ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS

Items may be taken up in an order other than that listed on the Agenda.




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Agency Name: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 02:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Annual Public Hearing
Status: Active
Street Location: 4200 Smith School Road
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006359
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: General Counsel Ann Bright, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX, 78744 or by phone 512-389-8558.
Agenda: Annual Public Hearing

Wednesday, August 23, 2017
2:00 p.m.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Commission Hearing Room
4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

T. Dan Friedkin, Commission Chair
Carter Smith, Executive Director



Posting of Colors by the Buffalo Soldiers Honor Guard

1. The Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission will hold an annual public meeting to receive public comments concerning any issue relating to the TPW Commissions regulatory powers and duties.


NOTICE REGARDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AGENDA ITEMS

Additional information about the agenda items listed above is available on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) website at: www.tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/meetings/.

NOTICE REGARDING NON-DISCRIMINATION

TPWD receives federal assistance from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and other federal agencies. TPWD is therefore subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, in addition to state anti-discrimination laws. TPWD will comply with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.

If you require an accommodation or informational materials in an alternative form, please contact Dee Halliburton at (512) 389-4804 (telephone). Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the agency on a Text Telephone (TDD) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989.

If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any TPWD program, activity or event, you may contact Pamela R. Wheeler, Ph.D., Human Resources Division Director, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4808 (telephone), pamela.wheeler@tpwd.texas.gov (email). Alternatively, you may contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Diversity and Inclusive Workforce Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Public testimony will be taken on items labeled "ACTION." Public testimony will normally be limited to three minutes per person.

NOTICE REGARDING EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION

In addition to the items for which an Executive Session is scheduled, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission may meet in Executive (Closed) Session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.

NOTICE REGARDING ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS

Items may be taken up in an order other than that listed on the Agenda.



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Agency Name: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building E, Room 201S
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006417
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Mehgan Taack, (512) 239-3300
Agenda: OLD BUSINESS AGENDA
August 23, 2017

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

9:30 A.M.
12100 Park 35 Circle
Room 201S, Bldg. E


Continued from the August 2, 2017 Agenda.

Item 1 Docket No. 2017-0197-PWS-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of SHRI SWAMIKRUPA, INC. in Colorado County; RN101442291; for public drinking water violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 341, Tex. Water Code ch. 5, and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (Michaelle Garza, Michael Parrish)

AGENDA

August 23, 2017

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

9:30 A.M.
12100 Park 35 Circle
Room 201S, Bldg. E


PROPOSALS FOR DECISION
Item 1 TCEQ Docket No. 2016-0763-PST-E; SOAH Docket No. 582-17-0875.
Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision and Proposed Order assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Myong Rehman dba KP Foods in Bastrop County, Texas; RN101490498; regarding petroleum storage tank violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code ch. 26 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The Commission will also consider the record, timely related filings, exceptions and replies. (Clayton Smith)

Item 2 TCEQ Docket No. 2016-0290-PST-E; SOAH Docket No. 582-17-1688.
Consideration of the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision and Proposed Order assessing administrative penalties against Pradhan and Company, Inc. dba Express Food in Tarrant County, Texas; RN102261773; regarding petroleum storage tank violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code ch. 26 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The Commission will also consider the record, timely related filings, exceptions and replies. (Clayton Smith)

HEARING REQUESTS/REQUESTS FOR RECONSIDERATION
Item 3 Docket No. 2017-0741-MWD.
Consideration of the application by Texas Providence Investments, LLC, for new Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WQ0015460001 to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 8,000 gallons per day. The facility will be located at 13722 Kluge Road, in Cypress, Harris County, Texas 77429. The Commission will also consider requests for hearing or reconsideration, related responses and replies, public comment, and the Executive Director's response to comments. (John O. Onyenobi, Ashley McDonald)

Item 4 Docket No. 2017-0688-MSW.
Consideration of an application by The City of Farmers Branch for proposed major amendment, Municipal Solid Waste Permit No. 1312B, to authorize the horizontal and vertical expansion of an existing Type I municipal solid waste landfill in Denton County. The existing Camelot Landfill facility is located at 580 Huffines Boulevard, Lewisville, Texas 75056. The Commission will also consider requests for hearing or reconsideration, related responses and replies, public comment, and the Executive Director's Response to Comments. (Dwight Russell, Diane Goss)

Item 5 Docket No. 2017-0740-MWD.
Consideration of the application by Quadvest, L.P., for new Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WQ0015452001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 0.060 million gallons per day (MGD) in the Interim I phase, 0.24 MGD in the Interim II phase, and 0.75 MGD in the Final phase. The wastewater treatment facility will be located approximately 1000 feet north-northeast of the intersection of Paul Campbell Loop Road and Plum Drive, in Liberty County, Texas 77327. The Commission will also consider requests for hearing or reconsideration, related responses and replies, public comment, and the Executive Director's response to comments. (Julian Centeno, Jr., Linda Horng)

Item 6 Docket No. 2017-0906-AIR.
Consideration of application by Cherry Crushed Concrete, Inc., for Air Quality Permit No. 139955, to authorize the construction of a new concrete crushing plant to be located at 9200 Winfield Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas. The Commission will also consider requests for hearing or reconsideration, related responses and replies, public comment, and the Executive Director's Response to Comments. (Bill Moody, Amy Prescott)

BUDGET MATTER
Item 7 Docket No. 2017-1052-BGT.
Consideration and Approval of the Agency's FY 2018 Operating Budget. (Elizabeth Sifuentez Koch and Liz Day)

AUDIT MATTER
Item 8 Docket No. 2017-0745-AUD.
Consideration and approval of the TCEQ Chief Auditor's Office Fiscal Year 2018 Audit Plan. (Carlos Contreras)

AIR QUALITY ENFORCEMENT AGREED ORDERS
Item 9 Docket No. 2017-0373-AIR-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties against KM Liquids Terminals LLC in Harris County; RN100224815; for air quality violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 382, Tex. Water Code ch. 7, and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Abigail Lindsey, Michael Parrish)

Item 10 Docket No. 2016-1081-AIR-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Odfjell Terminals (Houston) Inc. in Harris County; RN100218411; for air quality violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 382, Tex. Water Code ch. 7, and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Carol McGrath, Michael Parrish)

Item 11 Docket No. 2017-0173-AIR-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Targa Midstream Services LLC in Wise County; RN100238716; for air quality violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 382, Tex. Water Code ch. 7, and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Abigail Lindsey, Michael Parrish)

Item 12 Docket No. 2016-1909-AIR-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties against Texas Eastern Transmission, LP in Dewitt County; RN100212547; for air quality violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 382, Tex. Water Code ch. 7, and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Rajesh Acharya, Michael Parrish)

INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE ENFORCEMENT AGREED ORDER
Item 13 Docket No. 2016-2118-IWD-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties against US Ecology Texas, Inc. in Nueces County; RN101445666; for water quality violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26, and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Caleb Olson, Michael Parrish)

MULTI-MEDIA MATTER ENFORCEMENT AGREED ORDER
Item 14 Docket No. 2016-1084-MLM-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Star Container Company Inc. in Mason County; RN105726475; for air quality and industrial and hazardous waste violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code chs. 361 and 382, Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26, and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Keith Frank, Michael Parrish)

MUNICIPAL WASTE DISCHARGE ENFORCEMENT AGREED ORDERS
Item 15 Docket No. 2016-1648-MWD-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of the City of Boerne in Kendall County; RN105653398; for water quality violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Melissa Castro, Michael Parrish)

Item 16 Docket No. 2016-1621-MWD-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District No. 8 in Galveston County; RN102286341; for water quality violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Claudia Corrales, Michael Parrish)

PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK ENFORCEMENT AGREED ORDERS
Item 17 Docket No. 2016-1663-PST-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of DHP Sales & Services Inc dba Champs Food Mart in Harris County; RN102236270; for petroleum storage tank violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26, Texas Health & Safety Code ch. 382, and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Adam Taylor, Janice Hernandez)

Item 18 Docket No. 2015-1093-PST-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of GOLD STAR, LLC in Dallas County; RN101556918; for petroleum storage tank violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Lena Roberts, Janice Hernandez)

Item 19 Docket No. 2015-1734-PST-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of HICKS OIL & BUTANE CO. in Cameron County; RN102965662; for petroleum storage tank violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Clayton Smith, Janice Hernandez)

Item 20 Docket No. 2015-1780-PST-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Jai Shree Ambe Corporation dba 18th Street Food Mart in McLennan County; RN102368925; for air quality violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code ch. 7 and 26 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Ian Groetsch, Janice Hernandez)

Item 21 Docket No. 2016-2091-PST-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of DFW FUEL CITY, INC. dba Fuel Town in Dallas County; RN101650554; for petroleum storage tank violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Jonathan Nguyen, Michael Parrish)

Item 22 Docket No. 2016-1954-PST-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of GoPetro Transport LLC in Nueces County; RN107747370; for petroleum storage tank violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Stephanie McCurley, Michael Parrish)

Item 23 Docket No. 2016-1290-PST-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties against OZMIR, INC. dba SUPER TRAC in Dallas County; RN101536092; for petroleum storage tank violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Jason Fraley, Michael Parrish)

Item 24 Docket No. 2016-1982-PST-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of YETI INVESTMENT LLC dba Kiranna 101 in Collin County; RN101443265; for petroleum storage tank violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Benjamin Sakmar, Michael Parrish)

PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK ENFORCEMENT DEFAULT AND SHUTDOWN ORDER
Item 25 Docket No. 2016-0724-PST-E.
Consideration of a Default and Shutdown Order assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Naila Partners, Ltd. dba Handi Plus in Bexar County; RN101377158; for petroleum storage tank violations pursuant to Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including specifically 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60. (Clayton Smith, Janice Hernandez)

PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM ENFORCEMENT AGREED ORDERS
Item 26 Docket No. 2017-0122-PWS-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of CAMP RIO VISTA, INC. in Kerr County; RN101242261; for public drinking water violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 341 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (Steven Hall, Michael Parrish)

Item 27 Docket No. 2016-0680-PWS-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of the City of Crockett in Houston County; RN101394708; for public drinking water violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 341 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (Carol McGrath, Michael Parrish)

Item 28 Docket No. 2016-1116-PWS-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of the City of Paducah in Cottle County; RN101385029; for public drinking water violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 341 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (Michaelle Garza, Michael Parrish)

Item 29 Docket No. 2016-0673-PWS-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties against King Ranch, Inc. in Kleberg County; RN101279388; for public drinking water violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 341 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (Clayton Smith, Janice Hernandez)

Item 30 Docket No. 2016-1788-PWS-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Gardendale Mobile Home Park, LLC in Ector County; RN101197283; for public drinking water violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 341 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (James Fisher, Michael Parrish)

Item 31 Docket No. 2016-2012-PWS-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Prestwick Investments III, LLC in Tarrant County; RN101441111; for public drinking water violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 341 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (Ryan Byer, Michael Parrish)

Item 32 Docket No. 2016-2047-PWS-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Troy G. Waller dba Rockwell Acres Water System in Randall County; RN101451565; for public drinking water violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 341 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (Steven Hall, Michael Parrish)

Item 33 Docket No. 2016-1638-PWS-E.
Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Webb County; RN101176170; for public drinking water violations pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 341 and the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (Michaelle Garza, Michael Parrish)

MONTHLY ENFORCEMENT REPORT
Item 34 Docket No. 2017-0900-MIS.
Consideration of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Monthly Enforcement Report, submitted for discussion in accordance with Texas Water Code § 7.003. (Bryan Sinclair, Melissa Cordell)

RULE MATTER
Item 35 Docket No.2016-1070-RUL.
Consideration for publication of, and hearing on, proposed amended Sections 307.2, 307.3, 307.6, 307.7, 307.9, and 307.10 of 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 307, Texas Surface Water Quality Standards. The proposed rulemaking would provide a periodic public review and revision of the State's surface water quality standards, as provided for in Texas Water Code, Section 26.023 and required by the federal Clean Water Act, Section 303(c). (Debbie Miller, Stefanie Skogen) (Rule Project No. 2016-002-307-OW)

EXECUTIVE MEETING
Item 36 Docket No. 2017-0001-EXE.
The Commission will conduct a closed meeting to receive legal advice from its attorney(s) and will discuss pending or contemplated litigation, and/or settlement offers, as permitted by Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. The Commission may also meet in open meeting to take action on this matter as required by Section 551.102 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

Item 37 Docket No. 2017-0002-EXE.
The Commission will conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Commission's Executive Director, General Counsel, Chief Clerk, Public Interest Counsel, or Chief Auditor as permitted by Section 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. The Commission may also meet in open meeting to take action on this matter as required by Section 551.102 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

Item 38 Docket No. 2017-0003-EXE.
The Commission will conduct a closed meeting to discuss the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a specific Commission employee(s) as permitted by Section 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. The Commission may also meet in open meeting to take action on this matter as required by Section 551.102 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

Item 39 Docket No. 2017-0004-EXE.
The Commission will conduct a closed meeting to discuss their duties, roles, and responsibilities as Commissioners of the TCEQ pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. The Commission may also meet in open meeting to take action on this matter as required by Section 551.102 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO PLAN TO ATTEND THE TCEQ AGENDA AND WHO MAY NEED AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES SUCH AS INTERPRETERS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF OR HEARING IMPAIRED, READERS, LARGE PRINT, OR BRAILLE ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK AT (512) 239-3300 AT LEAST SIX (6) WORK DAYS PRIOR TO THE AGENDA, SO THAT APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE. PERSONS WHO DESIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AN INTERPRETER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR ORAL PRESENTATION AT THIS TCEQ AGENDA ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK AT (512) 239-3300 AT LEAST FIVE (5) WORK DAYS PRIOR TO THE AGENDA SO THAT APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

SECTION 46.035 OF THE TEXAS PENAL CODE PROHIBITS HANDGUN LICENSEES FROM CARRYING THEIR HANDGUNS AT GOVERNMENT MEETINGS SUCH AS THIS ONE. THIS PROHIBITION APPLIES TO BOTH CONCEALED CARRY AND OPEN CARRY BY HANDGUN LICENSEES.

REGISTRATION FOR AGENDA STARTS AT 8:45 A.M. AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL 9:30 A.M. PLEASE REGISTER BETWEEN THESE TIMES. LATE REGISTRATION COULD RESULT IN YOUR MISSING THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON YOUR ITEM.

THE PUBLIC CAN VIEW LIVE AND ARCHIVED TCEQ MEETINGS ON THE INTERNET AT NO COST, AT: HTTP://WWW.TEXASADMIN.COM/tceqa.shtml


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Agency Name: Texas Corn Producers Board
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 6027 45th Street
City Location: Lubbock
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006293
Submit Date: 08/11/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Shannon Neuenschwander, Finance and Compliance Director, Texas Corn Producers, 4205 N. I-27, Lubbock, Texas 79403, (806) 763-2676, Shannon@TexasCorn.org
Agenda: AGENDA:

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Minutes from March 29, 2017

III. Discussion and Possible Action: Finance
Finance Statements
Budget
Assessments
Adoption of TCPB 2018 Budget
Review of Current Trust Accounts

IV. Discussion and Possible Action: Research
FourSure Product
Use of Royalties that Result from Licensing of Funded Research
Aflatoxin Mitigation Center of Excellence

V. Discussion and Possible Action: Advertising, Promotion and Education
Staff Updates
Congressional Internships
National Corn Growers Association
US Grains Council
Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership
US Meat Export Federation
USA Poultry and Egg Export Council
Corn Producers of Texas Corn Producers Youth Education Materials
FFA Sponsorship
4-H Roundup
Texas CommonGround Program
Newsletter Distribution
Media Database and Tracking Service
AgriPulse
TSN Agribusiness Radio Network
Texas Tech Football
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
Big Ten Network

VI. Discussion and Possible Action: Issues
Farm Bill Programs
Water and Ethanol Issues Education
Corn Producers of Texas Funding Request

VII. Executive Session
a. Employee Compensation Review in Accordance with Texas Govt. Code Sec. 551.074
b. Real Estate Review in Accordance with Texas Govt. Code Sec. 551.072
c. Adjourn from Executive Session

VIII. Discussion and Possible Action on Executive Session

IX. TDA Update

X. Discussion and Possible Action:
National Corn Growers Association Presidents Reception Funding

XI. Discussion and Possible Action: Policies and Procedures
Creation of Policy and Procedures Manual
Creation of Diversity Plan

XII. Discussion and Possible Action
Election Plan Approval

XIII. Executive Director Update

XIV. Discussion and Possible Action

Building Renovations

XV. Business Raised at Meeting to be Placed on Next Agenda

XVI. Determine Date and Location of Next Board Meeting

XVII. Discussion and Possible Action Determining Future Meetings

XVIII. Adjourn




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Agency Name: Texas Department of Public Safety
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Texas Department of Public Safety
Status: Active
Street Location: 6100 Guadalupe, Bldg E
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006400
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or service are requested to contact Sophie Yanez at least two (2) working days prior to this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Agenda: The Public Safety Commission will convene as posted to consider and take formal action, if necessary, on the following items:

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. DISCHARGE APPEAL HEARING
Possible action regarding DPS employee:
Eiran Rodriguez

III. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION (if required) to consult with legal counsel to receive legal advice on items posted on this agenda

IV. ADJOURN


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Agency Name: The University of Texas System
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: Klein University Classroom, The University of Texas Elementary School, 2200 E. 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006507
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Dr. Melissa Chavez, Superintendent, University of Texas-University Charter School, Campus Mail Code R1100, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712; Telephone: 512/471-5652; e-mail: m.m.chavez@austin.utexas.edu
Agenda: COMPLETE AGENDA (single space):
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of August 2017, the Advisory Board of University of Texas-University Charter Schools (UT-UCS) will hold a regular board meeting at 11:30 a.m. at the University of Texas-University Charter Schools Administration Office, 2200 E. 6th St., Austin, Texas 78702. The subjects to be discussed, considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below. Please note that the sequence of items given in the posting is only approximate and that the order of individual items may be adjusted as necessary.
I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
II. Welcome and Recognition of Special Guests
III. Action Items for Consideration by Consent
a. Consider approval of Board Minutes for the Meeting held on May 3, 2017
b. Consider approval of the 2017-2018 Student Code of Conduct
c. Consider approval of the 2017-2018 School Calendars
IV. Action Items
a. Consider approval of a resolution for recommendation to extend the appointment of David Anderson to the Advisory Board for a three year term dated May 2017-April 2020
b. Consider approval of a resolution for recommendation to appointment of Jessica Toste to the Advisory Board for a three year term dated May 2017-April 2020
c. Consider approval of a resolution for recommendation to appointment of Barri Rosenbluth to the Advisory Board for a three year term dated May 2017-April 2020
d. Consider approval of a resolution and requisite waivers to request an expansion amendment to add a campus at The Refuge in Richmond, Texas
e. Consider approval of a resolution and requisite waivers to request a non-expansion amendment to close the campus at Cates Academy, Houston, Texas
f. Consider approval of a resolution and requisite waivers to request a non-expansion amendment to close the campus at Memorial Hermann, Houston, Texas
g. Consider approval of a resolution and requisite waivers to request a non-expansion amendment to close the campus at Houston Behavioral Healthcare, Houston, Texas
h. Consider approval of a resolution and requisite waivers to request a non-expansion amendment to change the name of Austin Childrens Shelter to Kozmetsky at the Rathgeber Village
i. Consider approval of a resolution and requisite waivers to request an expansion amendment to add the following districts to the geographic boundaries: Poteet ISD, Smithville ISD, Pettus ISD, Killeen ISD, Salado ISD, Temple ISD, Johnson City ISD, Burnet CISD, Columbus ISD, Copperas Cove ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Clear Creek ISD, Friendswood ISD, Fredericksburg ISD, Seguin ISD, Navarro ISD, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Katy ISD, Whitney ISD, Karnes City ISD, Midway ISD, West ISD, China Spring ISD, Connally ISD, Gholson ISD, Rockdale ISD, Cushing ISD, Taft ISD, Tyler ISD, Lago Vista ISD, San Felipe-Del Rio CISD, Granger ISD, Taylor ISD
j. Consider approval of a 2016-2017 Budget Amendment
k. Consider approval of the 2017-2018 Budget
V. Reports/Discussion Items
a. Superintendent report on site visits, progress on initiatives, and district or campus events including graduations, open houses, and student competitions
b. School Data Report
c. Development Report
d. Report on student enrollment, Average Daily Attendance (ADA) and Mobility Data
e. Monthly Financial Report
VI. Adjournment

Meeting Accessibility: Meetings of the University Charter School Advisory Board are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in attending Board meetings and desiring communication or other special accommodations should contact the University of Texas Board of Regents Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The Board Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays, and contact information follows: phone (512) 499-4402; fax (512) 499-4425; email bor@utsystem.edu; 201 West Seventh Street, Suite 820, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, or RELAY Texas (TTY: 7-1-1).

Kristy Orr
Senior Associate General Counsel to the Board of Regents
The University of Texas System
512/499-4402


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Agency Name: The University of Texas System
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: Board Room, 9th floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West Seventh Street
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006647
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Karen A. Rabon, Senior Associate General Counsel to the Board of Regents, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2902; Telephone: 512/499-4402, Fax: 512/499-4425; Email: krabon@utsystem.edu
Agenda: The U. T. System Board of Regents will meet from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. on August 23, 2017, and from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. on August 24, 2017 (see separate posting for the August 24, 2017 portion of the meeting). Meetings are tentatively scheduled to follow each other consecutively but may start earlier or later than the posted time depending on the length of the discussions and the reports of previous meetings. Please note that the estimated times and sequence of events given in the posting are only approximate and that the times and order of individual committee meetings or meeting topics may be adjusted as necessary. Please be advised that any item on the Consent Agenda (Item 4 on August 24, 2017) may be pulled from the Consent Agenda and considered in a Committee meeting or before the full Board, as appropriate.

The link to the complete Agenda Book and to the live webcast of the open session portions will be available at https://www.utsystem.edu/board-of-regents/meetings/board-meeting-2017-08-23.

Because attendance by the full membership of each committee constitutes a quorum of the Board and because any member of the Board may attend and participate in any committee meeting, the meetings of all committees are also being posted as meetings of the full Board.

The U. T. System Board of Regents will convene Committee and Board meetings according to the following agenda:
August 23, 2017
9:30 a.m.

A. CONVENE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following agenda items:
1. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and appropriate action regarding Consent Agenda items, if any, assigned for Committee consideration
2. U. T. System: Discussion and appropriate action regarding recommendations from the Academic Affairs Committee of guidelines for submission of tuition and fee proposals for the academic institutions for FY 2019 and FY 2020
3. U. T. Rio Grande Valley: Approval of preliminary authority for a Doctor of Philosophy in Cellular, Molecular, and Biomedical Sciences
4. U. T. Rio Grande Valley: Approval of preliminary authority for a Doctor of Physical Therapy
5. U. T. Permian Basin: Approval to create the College of Engineering
6. U. T. Arlington: Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the Campus Master Plan Expansion
7. U. T. Rio Grande Valley: Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the Campus Master Plan
8. U. T. Rio Grande Valley: Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed changes to admission criteria for nine graduate programs

HEALTH AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
This meeting will follow the conclusion of the Academic Affairs Committee at approximately 10:30 a.m. for discussion and appropriate action regarding the following agenda items:
1. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and appropriate action regarding Consent Agenda items, if any, assigned for Committee consideration
2. U. T. System: Discussion and appropriate action regarding guidance to the health-related institutions for submission of tuition and fee proposals for FY 2019, based upon recommendations from the presidents after a consultative process with broad student engagement
3. U. T. System: Discussion and appropriate action regarding reaffirmation of Mission Statements for U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston and U. T. Health Science Center - San Antonio
4. U. T. System: Approval to distribute a portion of The University of Texas System Professional Medical Liability Benefit Plan premium returns and approve rates for the Plan
5. U. T. Health Science Center - Houston: Approval to establish a Doctorate in Health Informatics degree program in the School of Biomedical Informatics at Houston
6. U. T. Health Science Center - Houston: Report on participation in the $500 million National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine program

FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
This meeting will follow the conclusion of the Health Affairs Committee at approximately 11:30 a.m. for discussion and appropriate action regarding the following agenda items:
1. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and appropriate action regarding Consent Agenda items, if any, assigned for Committee consideration
2. U. T. Dallas: U. T. Dallas Athenaeum - Amendment of the FY 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Program to include project
3. U. T. Dallas: Science Building - Amendment of the FY 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Program to revise funding sources; approval of design development; appropriation of funds and authorization of expenditure; and resolution regarding parity debt
4. U. T. Permian Basin: Kinesiology Building - Amendment of the FY 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Program to increase total project cost; approval to revise funding sources; approval of design development; appropriation of funds and authorization of expenditure; and resolution regarding parity debt
5. U. T. Health Science Center - San Antonio: Relocate the Barshop Institute - Amendment of the FY 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Program to increase total project cost; approval to revise funding sources; approval of design development; appropriation of funds and authorization of expenditure; and resolution regarding parity debt
6. U. T. Health Science Center - San Antonio: UT Health San Antonio Cancer Center Renovations - Amendment of the FY 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Program to increase total project cost; approval to revise funding sources; and appropriation of funds and authorization of expenditure

B. CONVENE THE BOARD IN OPEN SESSION TO RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551 (Working lunch at noon) for discussion regarding the following agenda items:
1. Individual Personnel Matters Relating to Officers or Employees - Section 551.074
a. U. T. Health Science Center - San Antonio: Periodic comprehensive performance review of institutional president (Regents' Rules and Regulations, Rule 20201, Section 5, regarding Evaluation of Presidents)
b. U. T. System: Discussion and appropriate action regarding individual personnel matters relating to appointment, employment, evaluation, compensation, assignment, and duties of presidents (academic and health institutions), U. T. System Administration officers (Deputy Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellors, and Vice Chancellors), other officers reporting directly to the Board (Chancellor, General Counsel to the Board, and Chief Audit Executive), members of the Board of Regents, and U. T. System and institutional employees
c. U. T. System: Discussion regarding individual personnel matters related to possible creation of a nonprofit corporation for the management of University Lands
2. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Matters or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers - Section 551.071
a. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion with Counsel on pending legal issues
b. U. T. System: Discussion regarding legal issues concerning possible creation of a nonprofit corporation for the management of University Lands
3. Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations - Section 551.073
a. U. T. System Academic Institutions: Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed negotiated gifts with potential naming features
b. U. T. System Health Institutions: Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed negotiated gifts with potential naming features

C. RECONVENE THE BOARD IN OPEN SESSION TO CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS AND TO RECESS TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS

AUDIT, COMPLIANCE, AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
This meeting will follow the conclusion of the Board's Executive Session at approximately 2:00 p.m. for discussion and appropriate action regarding the following agenda items:
CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION TO RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551
Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits - Section 551.076
U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and appropriate action regarding safety and security issues, including security audits and the deployment of security personnel and devices
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION TO CONSIDER AGENDA ITEMS
1. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and appropriate action regarding Consent Agenda items, if any, assigned for Committee consideration
2. U. T. System: Report and discussion on Information Security Program
3. U. T. System: Approval of the U. T. Systemwide Annual Internal Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2018
4. U. T. System: Report on Audits of the Systemwide Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Grants
5. U. T. System: Report on Systemwide internal audit activities, including an update on organizational changes and the status of External Quality Assessments, Priority Findings and Annual Audit Plan

FINANCE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
This meeting will follow the conclusion of the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management Committee at approximately 3:00 p.m. for discussion and appropriate action regarding the following agenda items:
1. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and appropriate action regarding Consent Agenda items, if any, assigned for Committee consideration
2. U. T. System: Key Financial Indicators Report and Monthly Financial Report
3. U. T. System Board of Regents: Adoption of resolutions authorizing certain bond enhancement agreements for Revenue Financing System debt and Permanent University Fund debt, including ratification of U. T. System Interest Rate Swap Policy
4. U. T. System Board of Regents: Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Permanent University Fund Bonds and authorization to complete all related transactions
5. U. T. System Board of Regents: Adoption of a Supplemental Resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Revenue Financing System Bonds and authorization to complete all related transactions
6. U. T. System Board of Regents: Equipment financing authorization for Fiscal Year 2018 and resolution regarding parity debt
7. U. T. System Board of Regents: The University of Texas/Texas A&M Investment Management Company (UTIMCO) Update and Investment Reports for the quarter ended May 31, 2017
8. U. T. System Board of Regents: Approval of annual distribution from the Permanent University Fund
9. U. T. System: Discussion regarding possible creation of a nonprofit corporation for the management of University Lands
10. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed Incentive Compensation Plan for key University Lands employees

D. RECONVENE THE BOARD IN OPEN SESSION TO CONSIDER AGENDA ITEMS
1. U. T. System: Annual Meeting with Officers of the U. T. System Faculty Advisory Council
2. U. T. System Board of Regents: Recognition of academic and health institution recipients of the 2017 Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards

E. RECESS AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 p.m.

F. RECEPTION AND DINNER at 6:30 p.m. honoring Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award Recipients (Lone Star Ballroom, JW Marriott, 110 E. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas). This is a social event by invitation only, and no deliberation of University business will take place among the Regents.


Meeting Accessibility: Meetings of the U. T. System Board of Regents are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in attending committee and/or Board meetings or viewing the webcast online and desiring communication or other special accommodations should contact the Board Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The Board Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays, and contact information follows: phone (512) 499-4402; fax (512) 499-4425; email bor@utsystem.edu; 201 West Seventh Street, Suite 820, Austin, Texas 78701-2902, or RELAY Texas (TTY: 7-1-1).

CERTIFICATION: I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.


________________________________
Karen A. Rabon
Senior Associate General Counsel to the Board of Regents
The University of Texas System
512/499-4402

August 18, 2017


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Agency Name: Texas A&M University System Board of Regents
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: Gene Stallings Blvd, Board Annex, Board Meeting Room and 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field, H. D. Smith Operations Complex
City Location: College Station
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006656
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu
Agenda: NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR SUBMISSION
TO SECRETARY OF STATE/TEXAS REGISTER DIVISION

Agency Name: Texas A&M University System Board of Regents

Board: The Texas A&M University System

Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017

Time of Meeting: 8:00 a.m.

Street Location: Gene Stallings Blvd, Board Annex, Board Meeting Room and 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field, H. D. Smith Operations Complex (HDSC)(Building 25)

City Location: College Station

Additional Information Obtained From: Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System will meet from approximately 8:00 a.m. to approximately 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Meetings are scheduled to follow each other consecutively and may start earlier or later than the posted time depending on the length of the discussions and the reports of previous meetings. The estimated times given in the posting are only approximate and may be adjusted as required with no prior notice.

Some of the meeting times are posted as individual meetings of committees of the Board; however, any member of the Board may attend committee meetings. Because some Board members who are not committee members may attend committee meetings and thereby create a quorum of the full Board, the meetings of all committees are also being posted as meetings of the full Board.

The link to the complete Agenda Book is https://www.tamus.edu/regents/meetingmaterials/regular

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System will convene in Board meeting and committee meetings according to the following agenda:

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017
Gene Stallings Blvd, Board Annex, Board Meeting Room and 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field, H. D. Smith Operations Complex (Building 25)

8:00 a.m.
CONVENE MEETING OF THE BOARD AND IMMEDIATELY RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, Board Meeting Room

Executive Session Agenda:

Consultation with System Attorneys Regarding Legal Matters or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers - Texas Government Code, Section 551.071; including:

--Discussion with Counsel on pending legal matters including, but not limited to, contemplated and/or pending litigation, contemplated, on-going and/or completed investigations regarding institutional compliance and any findings, conclusions and/or recommendations thereto; and the status of negotiations regarding and/or compliance with certain letters of intent, contracts and/or similar agreements, including, but not limited to, legal obligations and duties and any and all facts relating thereto; including:

--Discussion of legal issues relating to United States of America ex rel. Joshua Harman v. Trinity Industries, Inc. and Trinity Highway Products LLC
--Discussion of legal issues relating to cancellation of proposed September 11, 2017 event, including threatened litigation
--Discussion of legal issues relating to property owner's appeal in Dallas County condemnation proceeding (Elbow Room property)

Deliberations Regarding Gifts and Donations - Texas Government Code, Section 551.073

Deliberations Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property - Texas Government Code, Section 551.072; including discussion regarding possible terms and conditions and related negotiations involving the potential purchase, exchange, or lease of real property; including:

--Item 5.7 - Authorization to Sell 143 Acres of Land, More or Less, in Erath County, Texas, Tarleton

--Item 5.8 - Authorization to Negotiate a Settlement Agreement to Amend or Terminate an Agreement for Lease of Space at 1910 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, A&M-Commerce

--Item 5.9 - Authorization to Sell the Land and Improvements at 2127 South First Street in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, TFS

--Item 5.10 - Authorization to Execute a Working Forest Conservation Easement Covering 5,439 Acres, More or Less, of Privately-Owned Forest Land in Jasper County, Texas, TFS

--Item 5.11 - Authorization to Sell Approximately 52 Acres of Land and Improvements at Buffalo Stadium Road and Highway 87, in Canyon, Randall County, Texas, to Canyon Independent School District, WTAMU

--Item 5.12 - Authorization to Sell Approximately 1.26 Acres of Land and Improvement Located at 4180 State Highway 6 in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, AgriLife Extension Service

--Item 5.13 - Authorization to Execute a Ground Lease with Enchanted Rock Electric LLC, its successors and assigns, for Construction and Installation of a Redundant Power Supply System for the RELLIS Campus, A&M System

Deliberations Regarding Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline or Dismissal of an Officer or Employee, or to Hear Complaints or Charges Against an Officer or Employee - Texas Government Code, Section 551.074; including:

--Presidents and/or Chief Executive Officers of A&M System Institutions (Universities, Agencies and Health Science Center); A&M System Office Executive Level employees; employees reporting directly to the Board (e.g., Chancellor, Executive Director and Chief Auditor); and all other employees of the A&M System Offices and Institutions.

--Item 5.14 - Authorization for the Interim President to Negotiate and Execute an Employment Contract with the Vice President and Director of Athletics, PVAMU

--Item 5.15 - Appointment of President of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, A&M System

--Annual Performance Evaluation of the Chancellor

--Item 5.16 - Authorization for the Chairman to Negotiate and Execute an Extension of the Employment Agreement with the Chancellor, A&M System

--Annual Performance Evaluations of System CEOs

--Annual Performance Evaluation of Chief Auditor

Deliberations regarding security devices or security audits - Texas Government Code, Section 551.076

RECESS EXECUTIVE SESSION (approximately 1:00 p.m.)

RECONVENE BOARD MEETING - OPEN SESSION (approximately 2:30 p.m.), 1595 Nuclear Science Road, Brayton Fire Training Field, H. D. Smith Complex (HDSC) (Building 25)

--Invocation

--Chairman's Remarks:
Welcome and Recognitions
System Member Highlights

--Chancellor's Remarks:
System Member Accomplishments
Academic Program Highlights
Important Research Initiatives

--Public Testimony According to System Policy 02.01

--Discussion regarding Texas A&M University's Cancellation of Proposed September 11, 2017 Event, and Possible Action on Resolution Regarding Such Cancellation

--Presentation on the 60x30TX Plan

RECESS

MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON AUDIT (this meeting is scheduled to follow the recess of the Board meeting at approximately 3:30 p.m.) HDSC Room 122A, B&C

--Chair's Comments
--Presentation and Committee Action on Item 2.1 (Approval of System Internal Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2018)
--Monthly Audit Reports
--Audit Tracking Report and Management's Responses to Audit Tracking Report (as needed)
--Other Business (includes Approval of Minutes)

RECESS/ADJOURN

MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND PHYSICAL PLANT (this meeting is scheduled to follow the meeting of the Committee on Audit at approximately 4:00 p.m.) HDSC Room 122A,B&C

Presentation and Committee Action on Items 3.1 through 3.7

3.1) Approval of System Capital Plan for FY 2018 - FY 2022, A&M System

3.2) Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and Approval for Construction for the Agriculture Building #5 Project, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas (Project No. 02-3208), A&M System

3.3) Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and Approval for Construction for the Music Activities Center Project, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas (Project No. 02-3211), A&M System

3.4) Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and Approval for Construction for the Memorial Football Stadium Renovation and Expansion Project, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas (Project No. 04-3176), A&M System

3.5) Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and Approval for Construction for the HVAC Replacement at Clements Hall Project, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas (SSC Project No. 2016-01444), Texas A&M

3.6) Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and Approval for Construction for the HVAC Replacement at Hobby Hall Project, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas (SSC Project No. 2016-01445), Texas A&M

3.7) Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and Approval for Construction for the Campus Thermal Systems Improvements Project, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas (Project No. 1-2016), Texas A&M

Report
Report of System Construction Projects Authorized by the Board

RECESS/ADJOURN

RECONVENE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS (The Committee will reconvene from previous day, if needed, to complete agenda. This meeting is scheduled to follow the meeting of the Committee on Buildings and Physical Plant at approximately 4:30 p.m.) HDSC Room 122A,B&C

Discussion and Committee Action on Items 4.1 and 4.2
4.1) Establishment of the Texas A&M RELLIS Gateway Education Center, A&M System
4.2) Establishment of the Center for Grand Strategy, Texas A&M

RECONVENE BOARD MEETING (approximately 4:40 p.m.) HDSC Room 122A,B&C

--Public Testimony per System Policy 02.01

Reports and Action

Standing/Special Committee Reports:

--Committee on Finance (Report and Action on Items 1.1 through 1.5)
1.1) Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budgets, A&M System

1.2) Authorization to Exceed Limitations on State Employment Levels, A&M System

1.3) Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 Service Department Accounts, A&M System

1.4) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System Permanent University Fund Bonds, A&M System

1.5) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System Revenue Financing System Bonds, Series 20__, A&M System

--Committee on Audit (Report and Action on Item 2.1)

--Committee on Buildings and Physical Plant (Report and Action on Items 3.1 through 3.7)

--Committee on Academic and Student Affairs (Report and Action on Items 4.1 and 4.2)
4.1) Establishment of the Texas A&M RELLIS Gateway Education Center, A&M System
4.2) Establishment of the Center for Grand Strategy, Texas A&M

--The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents (Items not assigned to committee) (Presentation and Action on Items 5.1 through 5.16):

5.1) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring George C. Wright as President of Prairie View A&M University and Bestowing the Title of President Emeritus, A&M System

5.2) Adoption of Resolution Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL

5.3) Approval of Revisions to Policy 07.03, Conflicts of Interest, Dual Office Holding and Political Activities, A&M System

5.4) Approval of Revisions to Policy 33.03, Nepotism, A&M System

5.5) Approval for System Employees to Serve in their Official Capacities as Members of the Governing Board and/or Officers of Prime Seeds, Inc., an Entity Formed for the Purpose of Development and Commercialization of Technology Owned by The Texas A&M University System, A&M System

5.6) Approval for Dr. Kevin Burgess, a System Employee, to Serve as an Officer, Member of the Board of Directors and Employee of Small Molecule PPI Mimics, LLC, an Entity that Proposes to License Technology from The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M

5.7) Authorization to Sell 143 Acres of Land, More or Less, in Erath County, Texas, Tarleton

5.8) Authorization to Negotiate a Settlement Agreement to Amend or Terminate an Agreement for Lease of Space at 1910 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, A&M-Commerce

5.9) Authorization to Sell the Land and Improvements at 2127 South First Street in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, TFS

5.10) Authorization to Execute a Working Forest Conservation Easement Covering 5,439 Acres, More or Less, of Privately-Owned Forest Land in Jasper County, Texas, TFS

5.11) Authorization to Sell Approximately 52 Acres of Land and Improvements at Buffalo Stadium Road and Highway 87, in Canyon, Randall County, Texas, to Canyon Independent School District, WTAMU

5.12) Authorization to Sell Approximately 1.26 Acres of Land and Improvement Located at 4180 State Highway 6 in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, AgriLife Extension Service

5.13) Authorization to Execute a Ground Lease with Enchanted Rock Electric LLC, its successors and assigns, for Construction and Installation of a Redundant Power Supply System for the RELLIS Campus, A&M System

5.14) Authorization for the Interim President to Negotiate and Execute an Employment Contract with the Vice President and Director of Athletics, PVAMU

5.15) Appointment of President of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, A&M System

5.16) Authorization for the Chairman to Negotiate and Execute an Extension of the Employment Agreement with the Chancellor, A&M System

Consent Agenda Items (Presentation and Action on Items 6.1 through 6.40)

The Texas A&M University System/Board of Regents
6.1) Approval of Minutes

6.2) Approval of Revisions to Policy 15.04, Sponsored Research Services, A&M System

6.3) Approval of List of Authorized Signers for Revolving Fund Bank Accounts for System Members

6.4) Approval of Commercial Bank of Qatar as a System Depository

6.5) Approval of Two New Faculty Academic Workload Rules for Prairie View A&M University and West Texas A&M University

6.6) Granting of the Title of Emeritus, August 2017

6.7) Confirmation of Appointment and Commissioning of Peace Officers

Prairie View A&M University
6.8) Approval of Academic Tenure, August 2017

6.9) Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2018

Tarleton State University
6.10) Approval of a New Bachelor of Science Degree Program with a Major in Child and Family Studies, and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

6.11) Approval of a New Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree Program with a Major in Child and Family Studies, and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

6.12) Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2018

6.13) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Members of the Tarleton State University Rodeo Teams

Texas A&M International University
6.14) Authorization to Execute a 30-Year Educational Broadband Service, Long-Term DE FACTO Transfer Lease Agreement

Texas A&M University
6.15) Approval of the Dissolution of the Texas A&M University at Galveston Board of Visitors

6.16) Approval of Two New Graduate Degree Programs with a Major in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

6.17) Authorization for the Texas A&M University Health Science Center to Make Intergovernmental Transfers on Behalf of Qualifying Entities

6.18) Establishment of the Texas A&M Institute of Data Science as a Joint Institute between Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and Texas A&M AgriLife Research (also listed under Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and Texas A&M AgriLife Research)

6.19) Establishment of the Mays Innovation Research Center

6.20) Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Entitled the "Binford M. and Doris F. Cartledge Small Animal Research Quasi-Endowment"

6.21) Approval of Academic Tenure, August 2017

6.22) Approval of Fundraising Plan for Naming of the Department of Accounting

6.23) Naming of the 2nd Floor of the Academic Complex, Phase 1

6.24) Naming of the Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship

6.25) Naming of Athletics Facilities and Related Structures

6.26) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets Marksmanship Unit

6.27) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets Fish Drill Team

Texas A&M University-Central Texas
6.28) Approval of a New Bachelor of Science Degree Program with a Major in Exercise Physiology and Human Performance and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

6.29) Approval of a New Master of Arts Degree Program with a Major in Teaching and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Texas A&M University-Commerce
6.30) Approval of Academic Tenure, August 2017

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6.31) Approval of a New Master of Science Degree Program with a Major in Athletic Training and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

6.32) Approval of Academic Tenure, August 2017

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
6.33) Authorization to Establish Five Quasi-Endowments

6.34) Approval of Academic Tenure, August 2017

Texas A&M University-San Antonio
6.35) Approval of Amended Mission Statement and Authorization to Provide Notification to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

6.36) Establishment of the Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement

6.37) Approval of Academic Tenure, August 2017

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
6.38) Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Entitled the "A&M-Texarkana Business Disciplines Quasi-Endowment"

West Texas A&M University
6.39) Approval of a New Doctor of Education Degree Program with a Major in Educational Leadership, and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Texas A&M Transportation Institute
6.40) Establishment of the Center for Advancing Research in Transportation Emissions, Energy and Health

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
6.18) Establishment of the Texas A&M Institute of Data Science as a Joint Institute between Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and Texas A&M AgriLife Research (also listed under Texas A&M)

Texas A&M AgriLife Research
6.18) Establishment of the Texas A&M Institute of Data Science as a Joint Institute between Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and Texas A&M AgriLife Research (also listed under Texas A&M)

Special Presentations (Resolutions)

Other Business/New Business

ADJOURN (approximately 5:00 p.m.)

Certified by the general counsel or other appropriate attorney as confidential or information that may be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Section 551.1281 and Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code.

Meetings of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in committee and/or Board meetings and desiring special accommodations should contact the Board Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The Board Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Contact information follows: phone (979) 845-9600; fax (979) 845-0835; email bor@tamus.edu; P. O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013.

CERTIFICATION: I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.




Ray Bonilla, General Counsel
The Texas A&M University System

A&M System The Texas A&M University System
A&M-Central Texas Texas A&M University-Central Texas
A&M-Commerce Texas A&M University-Commerce
A&M-Corpus Christi Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
A&M-San Antonio Texas A&M University-San Antonio
A/E Architect/Engineer
AgriLife Extension Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
AgriLife Research Texas A&M AgriLife Research
BOR Board of Regents
FP&C Facilities Planning and Construction
GMTO Giant Magellan Telescope Organization
NCTM National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing
POR Program of Requirements
PUF Permanent University Fund
PVAMU Prairie View A&M University
RFS Revenue Financing System
TAMHSC Texas A&M Health Science Center
TAMIU Texas A&M International University
TAMUG Texas A&M University at Galveston
TAMUT Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Tarleton Tarleton State University
TEES Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
TEEX Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Texas A&M at Qatar Texas A&M University at Qatar
Texas A&M Texas A&M University
Texas A&M-Kingsville Texas A&M University-Kingsville
TFS Texas A&M Forest Service
THECB Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
TIGM Texas A&M Institute for Genomic Medicine
TIPS Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies
TTI Texas A&M Transportation Institute
TVMDL Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
UTIMCO The University of Texas Investment Management Company
WTAMU West Texas A&M University


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Agency Name: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Promoting Independence Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 4900 North Lamar Blvd. (Health and Human Services Commission, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room)
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006377
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Dana Williamson, Director, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-462-6287, dana.williamson@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Agenda: AGENDA:

Promoting Independence Advisory Committee

August 23, 2017
9 a.m.

Meeting Site:
Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Building
Public Hearing Room
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751

1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Welcome and introductions
4. Remarks from Medicaid Director regarding Promoting Independence Advisory Committee accomplishments
5. Discussion and adoption of April 20, 2017, meeting minutes (Vote required)
6. Committee discussion of future Health and Human Services Commission policy priorities to support promoting independence
7. Adjourn

Public comment may be taken on any agenda item.

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Dana Williamson, Director, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-462-6287, dana.williamson@hhsc.state.tx.us.

This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting.

People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Charles Bredwell, Program Specialist, at 512-462-6337 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.


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Agency Name: Employees Retirement System of Texas
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Joint Meeting of the Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 200 E. 18th
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006437
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Paula A. Jones, Deputy Executive Director & General Counsel, ERS of Texas, 200 E. 18th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Agenda: EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS
JOINT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ERS Building
Board Room
200 E. 18th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
August 23, 2017
8:00 a.m.

1. Meeting of the ERS Board of Trustees Audit Committee

1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Call Meeting of the ERS Board of Trustees Audit Committee to Order

2. MINUTES
2.1 Approval of the minutes to the May 17, 2017 ERS Audit Committee Meeting (ACTION)

3. AUDIT ITEMS
3.1 Review of Internal Audit Reports
Revenue Processing
Procurement Cards
Investment Compliance AUP
Status of Audit Recommendations

3.2 Review of Internal Audit Administrative Items: Internal Audit Risk Assessment & Proposed Fiscal Year 2018
Annual Audit Plan (ACTION)

3.3 Review of Internal Audit Administrative Items: Internal Audit Independence Affirmation (ACTION)

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
4.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION In accordance with Section 551.076, Texas Government Code, the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees, a committee of the whole of the Board, will meet in executive session to deliberate: (1) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; and (2) a security audit. Thereafter, the Board may consider appropriate action in open session.

5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1 Adjournment of the ERS Board of Trustees Audit Committee

2. Joint Meeting of the ERS Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory Committee

1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Call Meeting of the Board of Trustees to Order

2. NEW APPOINTMENT
2.1 Consideration of Appointment to the Investment Advisory Committee (ACTION)

2.2 Consideration of Reappointment of ERS Investment Advisory Committee members with terms expiring
August 31, 2017 (ACTION)

3. CALL TO ORDER
3.1 Call Meeting of the Investment Advisory Committee to Order

4. MINUTES
4.1 Approval of the minutes to the May 17, 2017 Joint Meeting of the Board of Trustees and Investment
Advisory Committee and July 10, 2017 Working Session of the Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory Committee (ACTION)

5. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
5.1 Review of the Investment Performance for Second Calendar Quarter 2017

6. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHARTER
6.1 Consideration of Internal Investment Committee Charter (ACTION)

7. ASSET ALLOCATION
7.1 Consideration of the ERS Asset Allocation and Implementation with Related Proposed Changes to ERS
Investment Policy (ACTION)

8. EXPERIENCE STUDY
8.1 Consideration of ERS Pension Experience Study, Assumptions and Methods (ACTION)

9. HEDGE FUND PROGRAM
9.1 Market Update Overview of the Hedge Fund Program

9.2 Proposed Revisions to the ERS Investment Policy Addendum X: Hedge Fund Policies and Procedures (ACTION)

9.3 Consideration of Proposed Hedge Fund Annual Tactical Plan for Fiscal Year 2018 (ACTION)

10. INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR
10.1 Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the ERS Investment Advisory Committee for Fiscal Years 2018 and
2019 (ACTION)

11. ADJOURNMENT
11.1 Adjournment of the Joint Meeting of the Investment Advisory Committee and Recess of the Board of Trustees Following a temporary recess, the Board of Trustees will reconvene to take up the remaining Board of Trustee agenda items.


3. Meeting of the ERS Board of Trustees

1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Call Meeting to Reconvene the Board of Trustees

2. MINUTES
2.1 Approval of the minutes to the May 17, 2017 and July 10, 2017 Meeting of the Board of Trustees (ACTION)

3. BOARD RULES
3.1 Review and Consideration of the Rules of the Board of Trustees, Texas Administrative Code, Title 34, Part IV, Section 67.201 (Procedures Governing Bid Protests) (ACTION)

4. GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM UPDATE
4.1 Consideration of Proposed Rates for Medicare Advantage Health Maintenance Organization Plans for
Calendar Year 2018 (ACTION)

4.2 Consideration of Proposed Rates for HealthSelect Medicare Advantage for Calendar Year 2018 (ACTION)

5. TEXA$AVER
5.1 Review, Discussion and Consideration of the Texa$averSM 401(k) / 457 Program Investment Policy
(ACTION)

5.2 Review, Discussion and Consideration of the Texa$averSM 401(k) / 457 Program Product Review Committee Governance Charter (ACTION)

6. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
6.1 Consideration of the ERS Incentive Compensation Plan (ACTION)

7. ERS OPERATIONAL ITEMS
7.1 Consideration of the ERS Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Operating Budget (ACTION)

8. GROUP BENEFITS ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHARTER
8.1 Consideration of the Group Benefits Advisory Committee Charter (ACTION)

9. SELF-EVALUATION REPORT
9.1 Review and Discussion of the ERS Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation Report

10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
10.1 Executive Director Agency Update
Special Legislative Session
Appropriations Update Senate Bill 1
Owners Representative Services
Redesigned Website and New Domain Name
Summer Enrollment for Plan Year 2018
Fall Enrollment for Plan Year 2018

11. CHAIR ELECTIONS
11.1 Election of Chair and ViceChair of the ERS Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2018 (ACTION)

12. TRUSTEE RECOGNITION
12.1 Board of Trustees Recognition

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
13.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees will meet in executive session to evaluate the duties, performance and compensation of the Executive Director of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Thereafter, the Board may consider appropriate action in open session.

14. CALENDAR
14.1 Set Date for the Next Joint Meeting of the ERS Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory Committee, the Next Meeting of the Board of Trustees, and the Next Meeting of the Audit Committee

15. ADJOURNMENT
15.1 Adjournment of the ERS Board of Trustees Meeting



NOTES:
1. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need special assistance are requested to contact Kelley Davenport at (512) 867-7772 three to five (3-5) working days prior to the meeting date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

2. The Employees Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees Audit Committee is scheduled to meet from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 9:40 a.m. on Wednesday, August 23,2017. The Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory Committee are scheduled to meet jointly from approximately 9:40 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. The Board of Trustees may take up the remaining board agenda items from approximately 2:15 p.m. to 5:35 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, but may hear those items before or after the anticipated time frame. Meetings are tentatively scheduled to follow each other consecutively, but they may start earlier or later than the posted time depending on the length of the discussions within each agenda item and meeting and other circumstances not presently anticipated. Please note that the estimated times and sequence of agenda items are only approximate, and the time reflected in the posted agenda item, order of meetings or agenda items may be moved or adjusted as necessary.


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Agency Name: Employees Retirement System of Texas
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Joint Meeting of the Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory Committee
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 200 E. 18th
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006380
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Paula A. Jones, Deputy Executive Director & General Counsel, ERS of Texas, 200 E. 18th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Agenda: EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS
JOINT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ERS Building
Board Room
200 E. 18th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
August 23, 2017
8:00 a.m.

1. Meeting of the ERS Board of Trustees Audit Committee

1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Call Meeting of the ERS Board of Trustees
Audit Committee to Order

2. MINUTES
2.1 Approval of the minutes to the May 17, 2017 ERS
Audit Committee Meeting (ACTION)

3. AUDIT ITEMS
3.1 Review of Internal Audit Reports:
Revenue Processing
Procurement Cards
Investment Compliance AUP
Status of Audit Recommendations

3.2 Review of Internal Audit Administrative Items:
Internal Audit Risk Assessment & Proposed Fiscal
Year 2018 Annual Audit Plan (ACTION)

3.3 Review of Internal Audit Administrative Items:
Internal Audit Independence Affirmation (ACTION)

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
4.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION In accordance with Section
551.076, Texas Government Code, the Audit
Committee of the Board of Trustees, a committee of
the whole of the Board, will meet in executive
session to deliberate: (1) the deployment, or
specific occasions for implementation, of security
personnel or devices; and (2) a security audit.
Thereafter, the Board may consider appropriate
action in open session.

5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1 Adjournment of the ERS Board of Trustees Audit
Committee

2. Joint Meeting of the ERS Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory Committee

1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Call Meeting of the Board of Trustees to Order

2. NEW APPOINTMENT
2.1 Consideration of Appointment to the Investment
Advisory Committee (ACTION)

2.2 Consideration of Reappointment of ERS Investment
Advisory Committee members with terms expiring
August 31, 2017 (ACTION)

3. CALL TO ORDER
3.1 Call Meeting of the Investment Advisory Committee
to Order

4. MINUTES
4.1 Approval of the minutes to the May 17, 2017 Joint
Meeting of the Board of Trustees and Investment
Advisory Committee and July 10, 2017 Working
Session of the Board of Trustees and Investment
Advisory Committee (ACTION)

5. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
5.1 Review of the Investment Performance for Second
Calendar Quarter 2017

6. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHARTER
6.1 Consideration of Internal Investment Committee
Charter (ACTION)

7. ASSET ALLOCATION
7.1 Consideration of the ERS Asset Allocation and
Implementation with Related Proposed Changes to
ERS Investment Policy (ACTION)

8. EXPERIENCE STUDY
8.1 Consideration of ERS Pension Experience Study,
Assumptions and Methods (ACTION)

9. HEDGE FUND PROGRAM
9.1 Market Update Overview of the Hedge Fund Program

9.2 Proposed Revisions to the ERS Investment Policy
Addendum X: Hedge Fund Policies and Procedures
(ACTION)

9.3 Consideration of Proposed Hedge Fund Annual
Tactical Plan for Fiscal Year 2018 (ACTION)

10. INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR
10.1 Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the ERS
Investment Advisory Committee for Fiscal Years
2018 and 2019 (ACTION)

11. ADJOURNMENT
11.1 Adjournment of the Joint Meeting of the
Investment Advisory Committee and Recess of the
Board of Trustees Following a temporary
recess, the Board of Trustees will reconvene to
take up the remaining Board of Trustee agenda
items.


3. Meeting of the ERS Board of Trustees

1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Call Meeting to Reconvene the Board of Trustees

2. MINUTES
2.1 Approval of the minutes to the May 17, 2017
Meeting of the Board of Trustees (ACTION)

3. BOARD RULES
3.1 Review and Consideration of the Rules of the
Board of Trustees, Texas Administrative Code,
Title 34, Part IV, Section 67.201 (Procedures
Governing Bid Protests) (ACTION)

4. GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM UPDATE
4.1 Consideration of Proposed Rates for Medicare
Advantage Health Maintenance Organization Plans
for Calendar Year 2018 (ACTION)

4.2 Consideration of Proposed Rates for HealthSelect
Medicare Advantage for Calendar Year 2018
(ACTION)

5. TEXA$AVER
5.1 Review, Discussion and Consideration of the
Texa$averSM 401(k) / 457 Program Investment
Policy (ACTION)

5.2 Review, Discussion and Consideration of the
Texa$averSM 401(k) / 457 Program Product
Review Committee Governance Charter (ACTION)

6. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
6.1 Consideration of the ERS Incentive Compensation
Plan (ACTION)

7. ERS OPERATIONAL ITEMS
7.1 Consideration of the ERS Fiscal Year 2018
Proposed Operating Budget (ACTION)

8. GROUP BENEFITS ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHARTER
8.1 Consideration of the Group Benefits Advisory
Committee Charter (ACTION)

9. SELF-EVALUATION REPORT
9.1 Review and Discussion of the ERS Board of
Trustees Self-Evaluation Report

10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
10.1 Executive Director Agency Update
Special Legislative Session
Appropriations Update (Senate Bill 1)
Owners Representative Services
Redesigned Website and New Domain Name
Summer Enrollment for Plan Year 2018
Fall Enrollment for Plan Year 2018

11. CHAIR ELECTIONS
11.1 Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the ERS
Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2018
(ACTION)

12. TRUSTEE RECOGNITION
12.1 Board of Trustees Recognition

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
13.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Section
551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board of
Trustees will meet in executive session to
evaluate the duties, performance and
compensation of the Executive Director of the
Employees Retirement System of Texas.Thereafter,
the Board may consider appropriate action in
open session.

14. CALENDAR
14.1 Set Date for the Next Joint Meeting of the ERS
Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory
Committee, the Next Meeting of the Board of
Trustees, and the Next Meeting of the Audit
Committee

15. ADJOURNMENT
15.1 Adjournment of the ERS Board of Trustees
Meeting

* We are accredited by the State Pension Review Board (PRB) as a Minimum Educational Training (MET) sponsor for Texas public retirement systems. This accreditation does not constitute an endorsement by the PRB as to the quality of our MET program. These agenda items may be considered in-house training provided by ERS to board trustees and the system administrator for purposes of fulfilling the MET program requirements. ERS is an accredited sponsor of MET for its system administrator and trustees.

NOTES:
1. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need special assistance are requested to contact Kelley Davenport at (512) 867-7772 three to five (3-5) working days prior to the meeting date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

2. The Employees Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees Audit Committee is scheduled to meet from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 9:40 a.m. on Wednesday, August 23,2017. The Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory Committee are scheduled to meet jointly from approximately 9:40 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. The Board of Trustees may take up the remaining board agenda items from approximately 2:15 p.m. to 5:35 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, but may hear those items before or after the anticipated time frame. Meetings are tentatively scheduled to follow each other consecutively, but they may start earlier or later than the posted time depending on the length of the discussions within each agenda item and meeting and other circumstances not presently anticipated. Please note that the estimated times and sequence of agenda items are only approximate, and the time reflected in the posted agenda item, order of meetings or agenda items may be moved or adjusted as necessary.


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Agency Name: Lakes Regional Community Center
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 03:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Budget Finance & Human Resource
Status: Active
Street Location: 1525 Airport Road
City Location: Rockwall
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006420
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Judy Dodd 972-388-2000 x1149 Jeannie Maddox 972-388-2000 x1196
Agenda: LAKES REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Budget & Finance/HR Committee Meeting
1525 Airport Road, Rockwall, TX
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
3:30 PM

AGENDA

MEMBERS:
John Kegerreis, Ph.D Budget/Finance Committee Chair
Lisa Heine Budget/Finance Committee
Tom Brown -- HR Committee Chair
Ernest Pewitt HR Committee
Pamela Clayton HR Committee
Carrie Hefner HR Committee
Dr. David Stewart -- Board Chair, ex officio

COMMITTEE LIAISONS:
John Delaney
Donald C. Smith
Keith Matthews

Agenda Number Topic Facilitator


08.01.17 Call to Order John Kegerreis, Ph.D. / Tom Brown

08.02.17 Citizens Comments Open

Presentations are limited to 3 minutes per person, and must pertain to an agenda item. The Committee reserves the right to limit the number of speakers and/or the length of comments on any topic. Citizens wishing to address the Committee must register prior to the start of the meeting.


08.03.17 Review and discuss FY18 Health Insurance Plan Keith Matthews

08.04.17 Review and discuss Centers FY18 Budget Donald C. Smith

08.05.17 Other Business Donald C. Smith

08.06.17 Adjournment John Kegerreis, Ph.D.


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Agency Name: Lakes Regional Community Center
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 05:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1525 Airport Road
City Location: Rockwall
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006421
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Judy Dodd 972-388-2000 x1149 Jeannie Maddox 972-388-2000 x1196
Agenda:
LAKES REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1525 AIRPORT ROAD, ROCKWALL, TEXAS 75087
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017, 5 PM

AGENDA
AGENDA
NUMBER TOPIC
08.01.17 CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call / Introduction of Guests

08.02.17 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Board Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2017.

08.03.17 COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
Presentations are limited to three minutes per person and must pertain to an agenda item. The Board reserves the right to
limit the number of speakers and/or the length of comments on any topic. Citizens wishing to address the Board must register
prior to the start of the meeting.

08.04.17 COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS
Budget Finance and HR Committee Meeting agenda attached. Scheduled to be held prior to this Board meeting (3:30PM at same location).

08.05.17 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROVAL
Review and take possible action on Budget Finance Committee recommendation for FY-18 Fiscal Budget.
Review and take possible action on the HR Committee recommendation for FY-18 BCBS Insurance Bid.

08.06.17 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT (John Delaney)
1115 Transformation Waiver Update
TX Council Activities
FY-18 Status of State Performance Contracts Updates
East TX. Behavioral Health Network Update

08.07.17 FISCAL REPORT (Don Smith)
Motion to Accept Centers Financial Statements for Period Ending:July 31, 2017

08.08.17 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES REPORT (James Williams)
Adult Empowerment Banquet
North Texas Center Updates
Hamburger Team Building/Celebration
1115 Quality Measures

08.09.17 INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES REPORT (Laurie White)
1115 Update
Regional Update

08.10.17 QUALITY MANAGEMENT/CONTRACTS REPORT (Kellie Walker)
Contracts/Network Development
Public Information
Consumer Rights
QM DSHS & DADS
 


08.11.17 HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT (Keith Matthews)
Staffing Issues
Employee Benefits
Workforce Issues


08.12.17 ADJOURNMENT






Lakes Regional Community Center
Upcoming Board-Related Meetings & Events


Next Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
September 27, 2017

655 Airport Road
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482























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Agency Name: One-Call Board of Texas
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Board
Status: Active
Street Location: John H. Reagan Bldg., Room 120, 105 West 15th St.
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005915
Submit Date: 08/01/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Donald M. Ward, ExecDir 512-467-2850 fax 512-467-6664 email TxAssocHQ@sbcglobal.net
Agenda: 1.Call to order.
2.Swear-in new Board members.
3.Call roll and establish a quorum.
4.Approve minutes of previous Board Meeting.
5.Receive/act as needed to resolve NtCn issue regarding canceled/duplicate tickets.
a.Background
b.Lone Star 811 position
c.Texas 811 response
d.Discussion
6.Receive/act on Notification Center Oversight Committee Report.
a.Status of Annual NtCn Compliance Review.
b.Notification Center Monthly Performance Reports.
c.Operation of 811 and Call Router.
d.Notification Center Updates.
(1)Lone Star 811.
(2)Texas 811.
e.Consider review/update of Notification Center Technical Standards.
(1)Develop Performance Measures/Standards for Notice of Intent to Excavate submitted via the internet.
(2)Develop standard header codes for ticket types.
(3)Develop standard verbiage/placement to better inform excavators regarding the two ticket issue.
7.Receive/act on Treasurer's Report.
8.Receive/act on Chairman's Report.
a.Update on committees
9.Receive/act on Executive Directors Report.
10.Receive public comments.
11.Review 2017 meeting schedule.
12.Adjourn.


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Agency Name: Hays County Appraisal District
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 21001 North IH-35
City Location: Kyle
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006013
Submit Date: 08/04/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: David G. Valle, Chief Appraiser Hays Central Appraisal District 21001 North IH-35 Kyle, Texas 78640
Agenda: Notice is hereby given pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meeting Act Section 551.041 of the Texas Government code, the Hays County Appraisal Review Board will meet
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 9.00 am at 21001 N. IH 35, Kyle, Texas. The proposed agenda will be as follows.

1) Call to Order
2) Establishment of a Quorum
3) Approve minutes for meeting held August 22, 2017
4) Hear scheduled protest and take necessary action
5) Adjourn to executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act for the following purpose:

a) 551.071 Private Consultation with legal counsel on any and all subjects or matters authorized by law.

6) Review and take action on 25.25 motions to appraisal records for current and prior years appraisal roll.
7) Hear and/or determine protest for taxing unit challenge petition for current year appraisal roll.
8) Accept and approve supplemental appraisal records for current and prior years appraisal roll.
9) Review previously protested and tabled accounts and take necessary action.
10) Grant or deny late protests and re-hearing requests and take necessary action.
11) Review and take action on changes to protest hearing procedures.
12) Public comments
13) Set date and time of next meeting
14) Adjourn


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Agency Name: Alamo Area Council of Governments
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: AACOG Board of Directors Meeting
Status: Active
Street Location: 8700 Tesoro Dr., Suite 100
City Location: sa
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006540
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Diane Rath, drath@aacog.com, 210-362-5260
Agenda: Agenda
Alamo Area Council of Governments
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - 10:00 a.m.
Al J. Notzon III Board Room
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78217
Request All Electronic Devices Be Silenced

1. Meeting called to Order
The AACOG Board of Directors is meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the
Texas Government Code (Open Meetings Act). As such, the Board of Directors
reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed
on this Agenda whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Comments
This time is for anyone to comment to the Board of Directors on issues and items of concern. There
will be no Board of Directors deliberation or action on these comments. Time allowed is at the
discretion of the Chairman; with three (3) minutes being customary.
5. Declarations of Conflict of Interest
Presentations
6. Project SEARCH
7. National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) 2017 Transportation
Awards
Executive Director
8. Monthly Report - Diane Rath
A. Staffing Updates
B. Program Status and Operational Updates
1) General Administration
2) Area Agencies on Aging
3) Alamo Local Authority
4) Alamo Regional Transit
5) External Affairs & Communications
6) Public Safety
7) Natural Resources
8) Regional Services
9) Resource Recovery
10) Veterans
11) Weatherization Assistance Program
C. Organizational and General Administration Updates
1) Policy Review
2) Chief Financial Officer
3) General Counsel
Consent Agenda
The consent agenda consists of items considered being of a routine nature and contains items
recommended for approval by the Executive Committee or by the Board Chair and the minutes
from previous Board of Directors meetings. These items will be enacted in one motion, or any
member of the Board may request that items be removed from the consent agenda and considered
separately for purposes of discussion and voting
9. Consider and act upon the recommendation to approve the July 26, 2017 minutes.
10. Financial Summary - John Clamp
A. Combined Balance Sheet
B. Combined Revenue & Expenditures
C. Administrative Budgets
11. Agency Contract Performance Report - Diane Rath
New Business
12. Consider and act upon the recommendation to approve the AACOG Travel Policy. -
John Clamp
13. Consider and act upon the recommendation to adopt a Resolution to recognize
September 9-17, 2017 as "National Drive Electric" Week in the AACOG Region.
Roger Arriaga
14. Consider and act upon authorizing the Executive Director to accept funding
allocations for FY2018-2019 in the amount of $3,187,689; and sign the Contract for
9-1-1 Service, from the Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC).
This item is already included in the approved budget Marcela Medina.
15. Consider and act upon the recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to
apply for and accept funding from the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
for the following programs:
A. Peer Support Training pilot, in the amount of $100,000; and,
B. Leadership and Advocacy Training by Local Self-Help Advocacy Groups, in
the amount of $75,000.
Neither of these items will require a budget amendment to the 2017 AACOG Budget.
- Jacob Ulczynski
16. Consider and act upon the recommendation to continue operating under VIA
Metropolitan Transit (VIA), receiving 5307 funding for operation in the Urbanized
Area (UZA); and approve the continuation of the Sub-recipient funding Agreement
with VIA for FY 2018. - Sean Scott
17. Consider and act upon the recommendation to continue operating the Connect
Seguin Fixed Route; and approve the continuation of the Inter-Local Agreement with
the City of Seguin for FY 2018. - Sean Scott
18. Consider and act upon the recommendation to release a Request for Proposal for
dispatching software including mobile data terminals, and to authorize the Executive
Director to enter into agreement with selected vendor. - Sean Scott
19. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Executive Director to approve
the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contract amendment
for energy efficiency, with increased funding of $176,653. - Mayra Rivero
20. Consider and act upon the recommendation to ratify the Regional Solid Waste
Grants Contract awarded to AACOG by the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) for the FY 2018-2019 Resource Recovery Program. - Georgia
Zannaras
21. Consider and act upon the recommendation to authorize the Executive Director to
submit the application for funds awarded to AACOG by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the FY 2018-2019 biennium beginning September
1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2019; and the execution of a signed resolution
authorizing submission of the application. - Georgia Zannaras
Committee Reports
22. Consider and act upon the recommendation of the Resource Recovery Committee
to submit to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the AACOG
Regional Funding Plan for the Regional Solid Waste Grants Program for the FY
2018-2019 biennium beginning September 1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2019. -
Georgia Zannaras
23. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Resource Recovery
Committee that the application from Terrabella is consistent with the
AACOG Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. - Georgia Zannaras
24. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Resource Recovery
Committee (RRC) for approval of RRC member appointment. - Georgia Zannaras
25. Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Bexar Senior Advisory
Committee (BSAC) to approve the following Contractor Choice List and to authorize the Executive Director to execute and/oramend contracts with vendors as
appropriate for service delivery to clients. - Annie Erickson
Executive Session
26. The Board of Directors shall convene in executive session to deliberate and
receive advice regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
in accordance with Section 551.072, Texas Government Code, Deliberations about
Real Property. - John Clamp
27. Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at
AACOG in the Al J. Notzon Ill Board Room.
28. Adjournment

Items of interest for inclusion on future agendas should be forwarded to the Chair and Executive Director.
Chris Schuchart
AACOG Board Chair
County Judge, Medina County
I, the undersigned, Diane Rath, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the
above named Board of Directors is a true and correct copy of said Notice, and that I posted
a true and correct copy of said Notice at the State of Texas, the Bexar County Clerk's
Office, Texas, and at the entrance of 8700 Tesoro Drive, San Antonio, Texas; places
readily accessible to the general public. Said Notice shall remain so posted continuously for
at least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of said Meeting.
Dated this ___ day of ______, 2017
Diane Rath
Executive Director
This meeting is accessible to disabled persons. The accessible entrance is located at the front entrance of 8700 Tesoro Drive. Accessible parking
spaces are also available. Please contact AACOG for auxiliary aids and services for the hearing impaired, including interpreters for the deaf, at
(210) 362-5200 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or by calling Texas Relay at 7-1-1 for assistance.


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Agency Name: Alamo Area Council of Governments
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Alamo Area Development Corporation
Status: Active
Street Location: 8700 Tesoro Dr., Suite 100
City Location: San Antonio
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006541
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Diane Rath, drath@aacog.com, 210-362-5260
Agenda: Agenda
Alamo Area Development Corporation (AADC) Board of Directors Meeting VVednesday, August 23, 2017
To follow the AACOG Board of Directors Meeting scheduled at 10:00 a.m.
Al J. Notzon Ill Board Room 8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78217

Request All Electronic Devices Be Silenced

1. Meeting called to Order
2. Roll Call

3.
Public Comments
This time is for anyone to comment to the AADC Board on issues and items of concern. There will be
no Board of Directors deliberation or action on these comments. Time allowed is at the discretion
of the Chairman; with three
(3) minutes being customa.ry
Consent
4. Consider and act upon the recommendation to approve the August 24, 2016 minutes.
New Business

5.
Consider and act upon the recommendation from the Executive Director to approve the AADC 2016
Annual Audit Report. - John Clamp
6. Items to be placed on the agenda for the next AADC Board of Directors meeting.
7. Next meeting is TBD.
8. Adjournment

This meeting is accessible to disabled persons. The accessible entrance is located at the front
entrance of 8700 Tesoro Drive. Accessible parking spaces are also available. Please contact AACOG
for auxiliary
aids and services for the hearing impaired, including interpreters for the deaf, at (210) 362-5200
at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or by calling Texas Relay at 7-1-1 for assistance.


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Agency Name: North East Texas Workforce Development Board
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Full Board
Status: Active
Street Location: Mount Pleasant Civic Center, 1800 North Jefferson
City Location: Mount Pleasant
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006612
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: April Corbit Board Relations Coordinator 911 North Bishop, Building A100 Wake Village, TX 75501 (903) 794-9490 X512 april.corbit@netxworks.org
Agenda: Place: Mount Pleasant Civic Center
1800 North Jefferson
Mount Pleasant, Texas
Date: August 23, 2017
Time: 10:30 A.M.


1. Call To Order

2. Introductions

3. Determination of Quorum

4. Declaration of Conflict of Interest

5. Reminder of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 regarding open meetings that if a member of the public or of the Board inquires about a subject that is not on the agenda, and for which notice has not been given as required, any discussion of or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a future meeting.

6. Comments from Visitors (limit 5 minutes, visitors must register prior to Board meeting)

7. Consider approval of Board Minutes of June 28, 2017*

8. Consider Reports From:
A. Executive Committee Chairmans Report (Jennifer Harland)
Discussion regarding committee assignments for new Board members
Discussion, consideration and action regarding exercise of option for Contracted Service Provider*

B. Internal Affairs Committee Chairmans Report (Anthony Pinkham)
Discussion and action regarding the monthly financial reports*
Discussion and action regarding the FY 2018 Board budget*
Report on external and internal monitoring and contracted performance measures*

C. External Affairs Committee Chairmans Report (Kevin Rose)
Discussion and action regarding WIOA Eligible Training Provider Certification System Board Performance Requirements*
Discussion regarding current projects and events

D. Nominating Committee (Dr. Larry Dotin)
Election of Officers for FY2018-FY2019*


9. Report from Managing Director on Summer Earn and Learn program

10. Report and update by the Executive Director and/or staff regarding administrative matters, including internal policies and procedures, customer service issues, status of project assignments, organizational matters, and responsibilities of the Boards departments.
Sulphur Springs Open House/Ribbon Cutting
Vocational Rehabilitation Consolidation
Board Member Takeaways
TAWB/EDC Meeting
Commissioner Hughs Visit
Governors Small Business Forum
Annual Celebration

11. Consider Discussion of Future Agenda Items

12. Announcements
TWC Annual Conference November 29-December 1, 2017 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel
Meeting with the Chief Elected Officials on August 31, 2017 at the Titus County Extension Office at 10:30 a.m. or immediately following the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) meeting

13. Comments from Chief Elected Officials

14. Adjourn
Labor Market Information*


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Agency Name: North East Texas Workforce Development Board
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Full Board
Status: Cancelled
Street Location: Mount Pleasant Civic Center, 1800 North Jefferson
City Location: Mount Pleasant
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006611
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: April Corbit Board Relations Coordinator 911 North Bishop, Building A100 Wake Village, TX 75501 (903) 794-9490 X512 april.corbit@netxworks.org
Agenda: Place: Mount Pleasant Civic Center
1800 North Jefferson
Mount Pleasant, Texas
Date: August 23, 2017
Time: 10:30 A.M.


1. Call To Order

2. Introductions

3. Determination of Quorum

4. Declaration of Conflict of Interest

5. Reminder of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 regarding open meetings that if a member of the public or of the Board inquires about a subject that is not on the agenda, and for which notice has not been given as required, any discussion of or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a future meeting.

6. Comments from Visitors (limit 5 minutes, visitors must register prior to Board meeting)

7. Consider approval of Board Minutes of June 28, 2017*

8. Consider Reports From:
A. Executive Committee Chairmans Report (Jennifer Harland)
Discussion regarding committee assignments for new Board members
Discussion, consideration and action regarding exercise of option for Contracted Service Provider*

B. Internal Affairs Committee Chairmans Report (Anthony Pinkham)
Discussion and action regarding the monthly financial reports*
Discussion and action regarding the FY 2018 Board budget*
Report on external and internal monitoring and contracted performance measures*

C. External Affairs Committee Chairmans Report (Kevin Rose)
Discussion and action regarding WIOA Eligible Training Provider Certification System Board Performance Requirements*
Discussion regarding current projects and events

D. Nominating Committee (Dr. Larry Dotin)
Election of Officers for FY2018-FY2019*


9. Report from Managing Director on Summer Earn and Learn program

10. Report and update by the Executive Director and/or staff regarding administrative matters, including internal policies and procedures, customer service issues, status of project assignments, organizational matters, and responsibilities of the Boards departments.
Sulphur Springs Open House/Ribbon Cutting
Vocational Rehabilitation Consolidation
Board Member Takeaways
TAWB/EDC Meeting
Commissioner Hughs Visit
Governors Small Business Forum
Annual Celebration

11. Consider Discussion of Future Agenda Items

12. Announcements
TWC Annual Conference November 29-December 1, 2017 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel
Meeting with the Chief Elected Officials on August 31, 2017 at the Titus County Extension Office at 10:30 a.m. or immediately following the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) meeting

13. Comments from Chief Elected Officials

14. Adjourn
Labor Market Information*


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Agency Name: North East Texas Workforce Development Board
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Executive Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: Mount Pleasant Civic Center, 1800 North Jefferson
City Location: Mount Pleasant
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006614
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: April Corbit Board Relations Coordinator 911 North Bishop Building A100 Wake Village, TX 75501 (903) 794-9490 X512 april.corbit@netxworks.org
Agenda: Place: Mount Pleasant Civic Center
1800 North Jefferson
Mount Pleasant, Texas
Date: August 23, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM

1. Call To Order

2. Determination of a Quorum

3. Declaration of Conflict of Interest

4. Reminder of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 regarding open meetings that if a member of the public or of the Board inquires about a subject that is not on the agenda, and for which notice has not been given as required, any discussion of or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a future meeting.

5. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of the July 13, 2017 Executive
Committee minutes.*

6. Discussion and action regarding committee assignments for new Board members.

7. Discussion and recommendation for action regarding exercise of option for Contracted Service Provider*

8. Report and update by the Executive Director and/or staff regarding administrative matters, including internal policies and procedures, customer service issues, status of project assignments, organizational matters, and responsibilities of the Boards departments.

Sulphur Springs Open House/Ribbon Cutting
Vocational Rehabilitation Consolidation
Board Member Takeaways
TAWB/EDC Meeting
Commissioner Hughs Visit
Governors Small Business Forum
Annual Celebration

9. Announcements

10. Adjourn



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Agency Name: Education Service Center, Region 2
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 06:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 209 N. Water Street
City Location: Corpus Christi
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006427
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Dr. Rick Alvarado, Executive Director Room 3-23 - Third Floor 361-561-8400
Agenda: THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 2

The Board of Directors of the Education Service Center, Region 2, will join the RAC of Superintendents for the Annual Public meeting at the Education Service Center, Region 2, on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. The following items are listed on the agenda:

A G E N D A

I Call to Order/Welcome

II Roll Call/Introductions
ESC-2 Board Members
New Superintendents
University Guests
Special Guests/School Board Members
ESC-2 Personnel

III Receive and Act on Minutes of the Annual Public Meeting with the ESC-2 Board of Directors and Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) of Superintendents on August 24, 2016

IV Receive and Act on 2017-18 ESC-2 Official Budget

V Other Business
2017-18 RAC of Superintendents and TASA/TASB Study Group Meeting Dates

VI Adjournment

The Board may consider and discuss certain agenda items in a closed meeting if authorized to do so by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No action will be taken in a closed meeting; all votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly announce that a closed meeting will be held and will identify the section(s) of the Texas Open Meetings Act authorizing the closed meeting.


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Agency Name: Education Service Center, Region 2
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 04:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 209 N. Water Street
City Location: Corpus Christi
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006422
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Dr. Rick Alvarado, Executive Director ESC-2 Board Room - First Floor 361-561-8400
Agenda: THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 2

The Board of Directors of the Education Service Center, Region 2, will hold a regular Board of Directors meeting at the Education Service Center, on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. The following items are listed on the agenda:

Agenda

I Call to Order

II Roll Call

III Open Forum

IV Receive and Act on the Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

V Receive Informational Item: Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability Update
State of the Region

VI Receive Official Budget for 2017-2018

VII Receive and Act on Budget Amendments
VIII Receive and Act on Investment Reports

IX Receive and Discuss Account Receivable Report

X Receive and Discuss Monthly Financial Report

XI Receive and Act on Goodbuy Bids

XII Receive and Act on New Goodbuy Members

XIII Receive and Act on Resolution for the Commitment of Fund Balance in Accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 54

XIV Executive Session (as authorized under Chapter 51 TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE in accordance with Section 551.074)
Discussion of employee performance, investigations, discipline, reassignments, employment, terminations, or other personnel matters.

XV Reconvene to Take Action on Items Addressed in Executive Session
Act on employee performance, investigations, discipline, reassignments, employment, terminations, or other personnel matters.

XVI Receive Certified Personnel
XVII Receive Executive Director Informational Highlights
ESA Advisory Committee Update

XVIII Recess to Join Annual Public Meeting

The Board may consider and discuss certain agenda items in a closed meeting if authorized to do so by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No action will be taken in a closed meeting; all votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly announce that a closed meeting will be held and will identify the section(s) of the Texas Open Meetings Act authorizing the closed meeting.


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Agency Name: Education Service Center, Region 5
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 350 Pine Street, Suite 500
City Location: Beaumont
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006557
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Sheila Davis 409-951-1855 or sdavis@esc5.net
Agenda: Call to Order
Public Hearing/Joint Meeting with Superintendents
Approval of Minutes
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT
Acceptance of 2016-17 Performance Report
TASB Local Policy Update 22
BAA - Board of Directors Legal Status: Powers & Duties
CHF - Purchasing & Acquisition: Independent Contractors
CP - Records Management
DC - Employment Practices
EG - Student Records
Policy CCA Local - Fiscal Management: Depository Bank
Executive Session
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Investment Portfolio Report
Statement of Operations; Budget Amendments Including Request to Commit Fund Balance; Check Register; and Checks Over $10,000
Salary Schedule for 2017-18
Adoption of 2017-18 Annual Budget
DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS
Personnel Items - Employment, Retirement, Resignations
Commissioner of Education's Evaluation of the Executive Director
Process for Employment of Executive Director and Salary
Renew Board Member Disclosure Statements
TASA/TASB Convention, October 6-8, 2017, Dallas
Next Meeting - October 25, 2017
Tour Sixth Floor of Edison Plaza
Adjournment


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Agency Name: Education Service Center, Region 20
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 05:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Board Of Directors
Status: Active
Street Location: 1314 Hines
City Location: San Antonio
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006461
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Dr. Jeff Goldhorn
Agenda: 1.Board Hearing


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Agency Name: Education Service Center, Region 20
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 04:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Board Of Directors
Status: Active
Street Location: 1314 Hines
City Location: San Antonio
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006460
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Dr. Jeff Goldhorn
Agenda: 1.Budget Work Session


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Agency Name: Education Service Center, Region 20
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 05:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Board Of Directors
Status: Active
Street Location: 1314 Hines
City Location: San Antonio
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006462
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Dr. Jeff Goldhorn
Agenda: 1.Minutes of the June 28, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting
2.Amendments to the 2016-2017 Official Budget
3.Addition to the Special Revenue Fund
4.Commitment of Fund Balance
5.2016-2017 Final Amended Official Budget
6.2017-2018 Proposed Official Budget
7.Salary Schedule for 2017-2018
8.Workers' Compensation Interlocal Participation Agreement
9.Contracts over $25,000
10.Personnel - New Employees
11.Proposals
12.Center Policy Update - Legal
13.For Information Only Items
A.Investment Report
B.Expenditures in Excess of $25,000
C.Accounts Receivable
D.Personnel - Separations
E.Executive Director's Report
F.Executive Director's Evaluation
14.Executive Session - Executive Director's Evaluation and Compensation
15.Action Considered in Executive Session


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Agency Name: MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1504 S. Texas Avenue
City Location: Bryan
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006497
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Courtney Morton, Executive Assistant (979) 361-9839
Agenda: The MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 1:00 p.m., at MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, 1504 S. Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas:

1) Call to Order
2) Welcome and Introduction of Guests
3) Announcements and Recognition
4) Discuss/Act Upon Board of Trustees Minutes of July 27, 2017
5) Discuss/Act Upon July 2017 Financial Statements
6) Discuss/Act Upon Personnel Policy and Procedure
7) Discuss/Act Upon FY 2018 Final Operating Budget and Allocation of Mental Health Block Grant Funds in Accordance with Texas Law (§2015.058, Subchapter 2105, Texas Government Code)
8) Discuss/Act Upon GASB 54 Fund Balance Resolution
9) Discuss/Act Upon Board of Trustees Election for FY 2018
10) Discuss/Act Upon Texas Council Risk Management Fund Board of Trustees Nomination Ballot
11) Executive Session
*Texas Government Code §551.074 (Personnel Matters)
Discuss Executive Directors Contract & Evaluation
12) Reconvene Open Session
*Discuss/Act Upon Executive Directors Contract & Evaluation
13) Discuss Information Items
 Texas Council Risk Management Fund Board Meeting August 4, 2017
 Texas Council of Community Centers, Inc. Board Meeting August 18-19, 2017
 Next Board of Trustees Meeting is September 28, 2017
14) Adjournment


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Agency Name: West Central Texas Council of Governments
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Executive Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 3702 Loop 322
City Location: Abilene
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006500
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Tom Smith 325-672-8544
Agenda: I.         CALL TO ORDER

II.          INVOCATION

III.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV.         THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 28, 2017 AND JULY 26, 2017 MEETINGS (ACTION)

V.          THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACTION)

VI.         THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO CURRENT WCTCOG POLICIES (ACTION)

VII. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF OUT OF STATE TRAVEL REQUESTS (ACTION)

VIII.      THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE (ACTION)

IX.       THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE 9-1-1 FY 2018-2019 BUDGET (ACTION)

X.          THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTION APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT (ACTION)

XI. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE TCEQ FY 2018-2019 DRAFT FUNDING PLAN (ACTION)

XII. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE RATIFICATION OF HOMELAND SECURITY PURCHASES (ACTION)

XIII. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM H2O PARTNERS

XIV. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON SUB-REGIONAL AND ANNUAL MEETINGS, PROGRAM FUNDING AND FACILITIES

XV.       ADJOURN


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Agency Name: Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 2910 La Force Blvd.
City Location: Midland
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006518
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Cheryl Keith, PO Box 60660, Midland, TX 79711 (432)262-4909, email: ckeith@pbrpc.org
Agenda: PERMIAN BASIN SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA

August 23, 2017
1:30 PM


I. WELCOME CHAIRMAN, Introduction Guests

II. Approve meeting minutes for December 6, 2016

III. Consider Approval - PBRPC Solid Waste Management Program Funding Plan FY 2018 2019

IV. STAFF REPORTS
a. USDA Solid Waste Grant Update
b. TCEQ Grants update

V. Committee Updates- Regional Roundtable

VI. Adjourn


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Agency Name: Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 415 SW 8th Avenue
City Location: Amarillo
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006418
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Marin Rivas (806) 372-3381; mrivas@theprpc.org
Agenda: NOTICE OF MEETING

A meeting of the Panhandle Workforce Development Board will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in the Board Room of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) at 415 Southwest Eighth Avenue, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. Lunch will be served to members at 12:00 p.m.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Elections of a Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the coming year covering the period of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
3. MINUTES
Consider approval of the minutes from the Boards meeting held on May 24, 2017. Also attached for informational purposes are the minutes of the May 25, 2017 meeting of the Panhandle Workforce Development Consortiums Governing Body. Please note that the group concurred with the actions taken by the Board.
4. LOCAL EMPLOYER NOMINATIONS FOR 2017 AWARDS
Review nominations of Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas for the Panhandles Employer of Excellence; Tootn Totum Food Stores, LLC for the Texas Workforce Large Employer of the Year; and Lowes Home Center for the Texas Workforce Veteran-Friendly Employer of the Year. No action by the Board is required.
5. LOCAL MONITORING REVIEW
Review of Local Boards sub-recipient monitoring performed the throughout the year covering all programs administered by the Board. No action by the Board is required.
6. PANHANDLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS SERVICE DELIVERY CONTRACT WITH HUXFORD GROUP, LLC
Consider the Service Delivery Contract with Huxford Group, LLC to delivery of Workforce Development and Child Care services in the Panhandle Workforce Development Area (PWDA) for the period of October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2021 with annual renewals contingent upon acceptable performance.
 

7. REPORTS ON GRANTS
Review of reports on the Panhandles grants for October 1, 2016 June 30, 2017. No action by the Board is required.
8. CREATION OF THE PANHANDLE ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY GRANT APPLICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Consider appointment of a new Panhandle Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Grant Application Review Committee, which may include Board members and/or Board staff, to review grant application proposals and provide the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) with recommendations to promote alignment with the PWDAs Integrated Plan.
9. POLICY UPDATES
Consider proposed updates to four current local policies:
Panhandle WDA Letter 03-10, Change 3 reflects one wording correction in the Transportation Support Services policy;
Panhandle WDA Letter 01-15, Change 1 updates policy for Preventing, Detecting, and Reporting Suspected Fraud;
Panhandle WDA Letter 03-15, Change 1 updates Eligible Training Provider Certification System (ETPS) Eligibility Performance Requirements policy; and
Panhandle WDA Letter 08-16, Change 2 updates Child Care Services policy.

Also consider three proposed new policies:
Panhandle WDA Letter 06-17 outlines policy for Self-Employment Income Documentation for Panhandle Workforce Development Area program applicants and participants;
Panhandle WDA Letter 07-17 outlines policy for Communication with Individuals Who Have Limited English Proficiency (LEP); and
Panhandle WDA Letter 08-17 outlines policy for Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals.
10. CONTRACTORS REPORT ON WORKFORCE ACTIVITIES
Huxford Group, LLC President and Workforce Solutions Panhandle Director, Trent Morris, discusses recent and upcoming regional workforce activities. No action by the Board is required.
11. DIRECTORS REPORT
Workforce Development Director, Marin Rivas discusses the Careers in Texas Industries Week, We Hire Vets Employer Recognition Program, and the 21st Texas Workforce Annual Conference. No action by the Board is required.
 

12. LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
Attached are a Panhandle Economic Profile, Texas Labor Market Review January 2017, Solutions Spring & Summer Edition, and the Top 25 Occupations by Help Wanted Postings for the Panhandle. No action by the Board is required.
13. CURRENT MEMBERSHIP LIST

14. ADJOURN


PUBLIC NOTICE

This notice complies with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open Meetings Act, Section 551.041 (Notice of Meeting Requirements); Section 551.043 (Time and Accessibility of Notice Requirements); and Section 551.053 (Notice Requirements of a Political Subdivision Extending into Four or More Counties). The notice has been filed at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting with the Secretary of State's Office, the Potter County Clerk's Office and has been posted in the Administrative Office of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission.
Posted this 15th day of August, 2017, at 415 Southwest Eighth Avenue, Amarillo, Texas, at 3:00 p.m.

Leslie Hardin


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / PROGRAM
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
Relay Texas: 711


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Agency Name: Trinity River Authority of Texas
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:15 AM(Local Time)
Committee: DENTON CREEK REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM RIGHT-OF-WAY
Status: Active
Street Location: 5300 S. COLLINS ST
City Location: ARLINGTON
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006504
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: HOWARD S. SLOBODIN, SEC., BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PO BOX 60, ARLINGTON 76004; 817-467-4343
Agenda: [ITEM A INVOLVES THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AND IS EXEMPT FROM THE OPEN MEETING REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. THE TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONVOKE AN EXECUTIVE, OR CLOSED, SESSION ON THE FOREGOING ITEM SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551, SUBCHAPTER E, AND PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT CODE § 551.072. ANY FINAL DECISION, ACTION OR VOTE MUST BE DONE IN OPEN SESSION.]

A. DENTON CREEK REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- 25HC-1 RELIEF INTERCEPTOR PROJECT -- RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION.


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Agency Name: Trinity River Authority of Texas
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 5300 S. COLLINS ST.
City Location: ARLINGTON
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006499
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: HOWARD S. SLOBODIN, SEC., BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PO BOX 60, ARLINGTON 76004; 817-467-4343
Agenda: A. ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 -- LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.

B. INVESTMENT OFFICERS' REPORT.

C. GENERAL OFFICE SUSPENDED CEILING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT.

D. GENERAL OFFICE CARPET REPLACEMENT.

E. GENERAL OFFICE AND HANGAR FACILITIES INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING REPLACEMENT.

F. CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- METER STATION REHABILITATION, PHASE 1B METER STATIONS -- CONTRACT AWARD AND ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT.

G. CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- PHASE II SOLIDS MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS -- FIRST AMENDMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT.

H. CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- SOLIDS MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE III-B -- MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES AGREEMENT.

I. CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- ELM FORK RELIEF INTERCEPTOR, SEGMENT EF-7 METER STATION MS9.0E -- INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT.

J. CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- SOLIDS MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II -- CHANGE ORDER.

K. CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- ELM FORK RELIEF INTERCEPTOR, SEGMENT EF-2, PHASE 1 -- CHANGE ORDER.

L. TARRANT COUNTY WATER SUPPLY PROJECT -- TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS -- CONTRACT AWARD, ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT, AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES AGREEMENT.

M. TEN MILE CREEK REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- REPLACE BUILDING ROOFS -- CONTRACT AWARD AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.

N. TEN MILE CREEK REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- PLANT REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS -- FIRST AMENDMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT.

O. DENTON CREEK REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- PLANT REHABILITATION PHASE 1 -- ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT.

P. WALKER-CALLOWAY BRANCH OUTFALL TRUNK SEWER SYSTEM -- PHASE 1 -- TRINITY BOULEVARD SEGMENT -- INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT.

Q. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES -- PROJECTMATES CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SERVICES -- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.

R. LAKE LIVINGSTON PROJECT -- REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR LAB ANALYSES.

S. LIVINGSTON RECREATION FACILITIES -- WOLF CREEK PARK RESTROOM AND SHOWER FACILITY RENOVATION -- CONTRACT AWARD.

T. CITY OF ENNIS -- RAW WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT.

U. ANNUAL JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENTS - WATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATIONS -- U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.

V. APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND ELECTIVE OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS.

W. SUMMARY REPORT OF AUGUST 2017 CAPITAL CONTRACTS.

X. SUMMARY REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER-APPROVED AGREEMENTS.

Y. SUMMARY REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS.

Z. SUMMARY REPORT OF FIELD ORDERS APPROVED BY THE GENERAL MANAGER.

[ITEMS AA AND BB INVOLVE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY, OR NECESSITATE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION WITH COUNSEL AND ARE EXEMPT FROM THE OPEN MEETING REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. THE TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONVOKE AN EXECUTIVE, OR CLOSED, SESSION ON THE FOREGOING ITEM SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551, SUBCHAPTER E, AND PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT CODE SEC. 551.071. ANY FINAL DECISION, ACTION OR VOTE MUST BE MADE IN OPEN SESSION.]

AA. RED OAK CREEK REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- BEAR CREEK GRAVITY OUTFALL SEGMENTS RBC-1 & RBC-2 PROJECT -- AUTHORIZATION FOR LAND ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN.

BB. CONDEMNATION STATUS REPORT.

CC. RED OAK CREEK REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- BEAR CREEK GRAVITY OUTFALL, SEGMENTS RBC-1 & RBC-2 PROJECT -- CONTRACT AWARD AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.

DD. BID AWARD.


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Agency Name: North Texas Municipal Water District
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: New Board Member Orientation
Status: Active
Street Location: 501
City Location: Wylie
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017005992
Submit Date: 08/03/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Shawnna Helmberger 972/442-5405
Agenda: Notice is hereby given pursuant to V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 551, that the Board of Directors of North Texas Municipal Water District will conduct an Orientation for new Board Members, open to the public, on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., at the North Texas Municipal Water District offices, 501 E. Brown Street, Wylie, Texas. A quorum of the NTMWD Board of Directors may be in attendance. No action will be taken by the Board of Directors regarding District business during this event.

AGENDA

I. NTMWD Overview

A. Water System, Supplies and Key Projects
B. Wastewater System, Projects and Initiatives
C. Solid Waste System, Projects and Initiatives
D. Cost Increasing: Key Drivers and Rate Projections
E. Major District Initiatives Underway


Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact John Montgomery in the NTMWD Administrative Offices at (972) 442-5405 as soon as possible. All reasonable efforts will be taken to make the appropriate arrangements.


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Agency Name: Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corporation
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 06:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 12100 Laws Road
City Location: Mustang Ridge
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006613
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Charles Laws, General Manager 12100 Laws Road Mustang Ridge, Texas 78610 512-243-2113
Agenda: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that the Board of Directors of Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corporation will hold a special Board meeting on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 6 p.m. at 12100 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, Texas.

1. Call to Order.
2. Establish quorum.
3. Discuss and take appropriate action relating to Corporations insurance policies.
4. Discuss and take appropriate action on Corporations computer resources and needed upgrades in equipment programs and training.
5. Discuss and take appropriate action on obtaining a new service provider to handle the Corporations payroll matters.
6. Adjourn.
The Board may convene in Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, for consultation with its attorney and deliberation regarding litigation, real estate matters, personnel, or security. Additional information may be obtained from: Charles Laws, General Manager, 12100 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, Texas 78610, 512-243-2113.


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Agency Name: Canyon Regional Water Authority
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 850 Lakeside Pass
City Location: New Braunfels
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006424
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Ritzie Watkins 830-609-0543
Agenda: Item 1. Open Meeting & corrections to meeting notes

Item 2. Operations Report

Item 3. Report on various meetings regarding Guadalupe Basin Coalitions, Region L
Planning Group, GBRA, Gonzales and Guadalupe Groundwater Conservation Districts, Alliance Regional Water Authority

Item 4. Report on progress of Wells Ranch II Project along with report on the construction progress. Report on Lead and Copper testing requirements by TCEQ.

Item 5. Report on and discussion of Ozone treatment equipment and The Full
Scale Pilot Program at Lake Dunlap WTP and the Hays Caldwell WTP. Report on the funding from the Texas Water Development Board on the Hays Caldwell WTP improvements.

Item 6. Lake Dunlap Membrane replacement and pilot studies.

Item 7. Presentation of the 2017-2018 Budget

Item 8. Items for the next Board of Managers meeting or the Board of Trustees
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Agency Name: Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Board of Director's
Status: Active
Street Location: 203 Calixto Mora Ave.
City Location: Falfurrias
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006472
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Maggie Castillo 361-325-5093
Agenda: NOTICE OF MEETING
BRUSH COUNTRY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
at the
Ed Rachel Memorial Library
203 Calixto Mora Ave
Falfurrias, Texas
Wednesday August 23, 2017 at 9:30 am
Public Meeting Agenda

1. Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.

2. Discuss, consider, and act on Minutes of the July 25, 2017 Board Meeting.

3. Discuss, consider, and act on General Managers Report:
a. Report on KCGCD & DCGCD Meetings;
b. Permit planning assistance:
1. San Diego MUD Production Permit;
2. KATCO Vacuum Trucks LP Transport Permit.
c. Report on BCGCD Office Building Activities (see Agenda Items below):
1 BCGCD Office Building floor plan review with Milnet Architects
2. Status of LJA final survey plat on IBC Lot
3. Submitted subdivision application to City of Falfurrias
4. Fuel tank removal form IBC Lot
5. Report on construction of Dr. Levine Steel Office Building in Falfurrias
d. Assisted county agents from Jim Wells, Brooks, Duval, Starr, & Webb Counties complete water quality screening on 74 water samples
e. Worked with SydneyVela on 2017 effective tax rate calculation
f. Well transducer site locations;
g. Water level measurements
h. Worked with Aquaveo on working out bugs off Water Well Database Software;
i. BCGCD well registry follow up.

4. Discuss, consider, and act on approving transport permit for KATCO Vacuum Trucks LP

5. Discuss, consider, and act on approving Jorge Lopez refund of unused transport application fee and extend unused export fee credit into May 24, 2018.

6. Discuss, consider, and act on BCGCDs acquisition of real property described as 1.033 acres, more or less, in Brooks County, Texas, including but not limited to:
a. Review of title documents, survey, subdivision platting, Phase 1 Site Assessment Report, other inspection and closing documents; and
b. Closing of the purchase.


7. Discuss, consider, and review proposed 2018 BCGCD effective and rollback tax rates and approve publishing of effective and rollback tax rates notices in local newspapers and/or mailing notice.

8. Discuss, consider, and act on latest Proposed BCGCD Building and Office Space Floor Plan and estimate for construction costs.

9. Discuss, consider and act on payment of bills.

10. Discuss, consider, and act on with GMA 16 issues:
. a. Status of INTERAs proposal for additional review of LRGV Transport Model

11. Correspondence:
a. Annual Joint Groundwater Monitoring & Contamination Report; and Notification of Groundwater Contamination

12. Discuss, consider, and act on date and time for next meeting of Board of Directors.

13. Discuss, consider, and act on new business for next meeting agenda.

14. Public comment.

16. Adjourn.5


The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to attend the meeting, please call (361) 325 5093 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to coordinate any special physical access arrangements.

At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernons Texas Codes, Annotated, the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Board may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items or other lawful items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§ 551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§ 551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§ 551.073); personnel matters (§ 551.074); and deliberation regarding security devices (§ 551.076). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during an open meeting


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Agency Name: San Antonio Water System
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Disciplinary Action Appeals Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 2800 US Hwy 281 North
City Location: San Antonio
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006520
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: For assistance, please contact Sandie Thompson at 210-233-3394.
Agenda: PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING
SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM
DISCIPLINARY ACTION APPEALS COMMITTEE
SAWS Headquarters, 2800 U.S. HWY 281 North, San Antonio, TX 78212
Customer Center Building (Tower II), Conference Room #137
August 23, 2017 9:30 a.m.


1. Scheduled public hearing followed by Executive Session (pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act) at 9:30 a.m., for the purpose of deliberating and making recommendations to the President/Chief Executive Officer of the San Antonio Water System on the appeal of Ladislav A. Strilka, who received a NOTICE OF SUSPENSION on June 12, 2017.

TAKE NOTICE THAT A MEETING OF THE SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM DISCIPLINARY ACTION APPEALS COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM 137, LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF 2800 U.S. HIGHWAY 281 NORTH, TOWER II, COMMENCING AT 9:30 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017, TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON ANY LAWFUL SUBJECT THAT MAY COME BEFORE IT INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS:

1. HEARING OF APPEALS OF SUSPENSION, TERMINATION AND/OR DEMOTION

2. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

CONFERENCE ROOM 137 IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.


SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

The San Antonio Water System Buildings and meeting rooms are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Accessible visitor parking spaces as well as the accessible entrance and ramp are located at the north side main entrance of the SAWS Customer Center Building, Tower II, 2800 U.S. Highway 281 North. Individuals with disabilities in need of auxiliary aids and services, including Deaf interpreters, must request such aids and services forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. For assistance, contact Sandie Thompson at (210)-233-3394 or 711 (Texas Relay Service for the Deaf).


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Agency Name: Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network
Date of Meeting: 08/23/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network
Status: Active
Street Location: 10220 Fairbanks N . Houston Rd.
City Location: Houston
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006600
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Daveda Hughes 832 237-9911
Agenda: NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE GREATER HARRIS COUNTY 9-1-1 EMERGENCY NETWORK WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017, AT 1:00 P.M., IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE 9 1 1 EMERGENCY NETWORK, 10220 FAIRBANKS N. HOUSTON RD., HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AND TAKING ACTION ON MATTERS BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD SHOWN BELOW:

1:00 P.M.

1. Call To Order
2. Request For Approval Of Minutes From Board Meeting Of July 26, 2017
3. Citizens Appearances
4. Financial ReportTransmittal And Discussion Of Monthly Report
5. Staff ReportsTransmittal And Discussion On Regulatory And Operational Matters
6. Consideration/Discussion Of Proposed Budget For 2018
7. Emergency/Supplemental Items
8. Adjournment
The Board of Managers may meet in executive session, if necessary, pursuant to chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, for one or more of the following reasons: (1) consultation with legal counsel to seek or receive legal advice or consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation; (2) discussion about the value or transfer of real property and other real estate matters; (3) discussion about a prospective gift or donation; (4) consideration of specific personnel matters; and (5) discussion about security personnel or devices. The Board of Managers may 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.




Date Lavergne Schwender,
Executive Director



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Agency Name: Department of Information Resources
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 300 West 15th Street, Room 103, William P. Clements Building
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006387
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Chandra Thompson (512)936-7577
Agenda: A G E N D A

1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Witness Registration
2. Chair's Remarks
A. Approve Minutes of June 1, 2017, DIR Board Meeting - ACTION
B. Consider Approval of Appointment of Ad Hoc Personnel Subcommittee - ACTION
3. Executive Director's Report on Agency Performance
4. Finance Update
A. FY17-Q3 Financial Statements
B. Consider approval of FY17 Operating Budget Amendments - ACTION
C. Consider approval of FY18 Annual Operating Budget - ACTION
D. Consider approval of FY18 Administrative Fees - ACTION
5. Internal Audit Update
A. Staff Report
B. FY 2018 Internal Audit Annual Plan - ACTION
C. FY 2018 Internal Audit Charter - ACTION
D. FY 2018 Finance and Audit Subcommittee Charter - ACTION
6. Chief Procurement Office Update
A. Consider approval of contract award(s) and amendment(s)
1. Consider approval of award for Procurement and Implementation Support
Statement of Work - ACTION
B. Staff Report
C. Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Report
7. Office of General Counsel Update
A. Consider authorizing publication for thirty days in the Texas Register of the proposed amendments for:
1. 1 TAC 201, concerning General Administration - ACTION
2. 1 TAC 203, concerning Management of Electronic Transactions and Signed Records - ACTION
3. 1 TAC 206, concerning State Websites - ACTION
4. 1 TAC 212, concerning Purchase of Commodity Items - ACTION
5. 1 TAC 216, concerning Project Management Practices - ACTION
8. Chief Technology Office Update
9. Chief Information Security Office Update
10. Chief Operations Office Update
11. Data Center Services Update
12. Texas.gov Update
13. Communications Technology Services Update
14. Office of Statewide Data Coordination Update
15. Public Testimony
16. Adjournment
The Board may recess to executive session at any time pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act to consult with its attorney pursuant to Section 551.071, Government Code, to deliberate certain information technology security-related matters pursuant to Section 551.089, Government Code, or to consider personnel matters under Section 551.074, Government Code.


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Agency Name: Texas Facilities Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Texas Facilities Commission
Status: Active
Street Location: 1711 San Jacinto Blvd
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006428
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Veronica Perez 512-463-7220 veronica.perez@tfc.state.tx.us
Agenda: I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of the minutes from the June 21, 2017, Open Meeting.

III. Public Comment.

IV. Consent Agenda for Award of Lease Recommendations and Summaries.

Leases and/or Amendments Pending Execution on or after August 24, 2017.

Replacements:
1. Lease #303-8-20595-A Texas Department of Criminal Justice: Abilene, TX.

Renewals:
2. Lease #20152 Texas Education Agency Permanent School Fund; Texas Education Agency Special Populations; Texas Veterans Commission: Austin, TX.
3. Lease #7607 Texas Department of Criminal Justice: Garland, TX.
4. Lease #20166 Department of Family and Protective Services: Austin, TX.
5. Lease #20137 Department of Family and Protective Services: Waco, TX.

V. Consideration and possible action to approve cancellation of Lease No. 10234, Cedar Hill Texas, at the request of and on behalf of the Texas Department of Public Safety.


VI. Contract Consent Agenda.

1. Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the property management services contract with Tarantino Properties, Inc., for the Waco State Office Building, TFC Contract No. 12-030.

2. Consideration and possible action to renew the outside counsel contract with Coats Rose, PC.

3. Consideration and possible action to approve a construction manager-at-risk contract amendment for the Sam Houston Building Emergency Water Intrusion Repair, Project No. 17-010-5141 in Austin, Texas.

VII. Report on contracts delegated to the Executive Director per Commission Policy.

1. Consideration and possible action to award an architectural/engineering professional services contract for commissioning services for the North Austin Complex, Phase 1 Development, Project No. 16-030-8060 in Austin, Texas.

2. Consideration and possible action to award an architectural/engineering professional services contract for the TFC Portfolio Wide Facility Condition Assessment, Project No. 16-026-3402, a state-wide project.

3. Consideration and possible action to approve a custodial services contract award for the Park 35 State Office Complex in North Austin, Texas, under TFC RFP No. 303-8-00009.

VIII. Consideration and possible action to award an architectural/engineering professional services contract for the Capitol Complex New Buildings and Utility Infrastructure Project, Central Utility Plant Expansion and Utility Tunnel Package (Package 3), Project No. 17-008A-8040 in Austin, Texas.

IX. Consideration and possible action to approve an architectural/engineering professional services phase II contract for design and construction administration services supporting TFCs 2016-17 deferred maintenance in ten buildings for the Health and Human Services Commission, Project No. 16-011-550 in Austin, Texas.

X. Consideration and possible action to award a construction manage-at-risk contract for the Texas Department of Public Safetys deferred maintenance and crime lab expansion on the Midland office building, Project No. 14-031P-6047 & 14-041-6049 in Midland, Texas.

XI. Consideration and possible action to approve requested tuition increase for the Capitol Complex Child Care Center, TFC Contract No. 15-052.

XII. Consideration and possible action to approve an outside counsel contract with Winstead PC for legal services to assist with P3 and commercial real estate transactions.

XIII. Consideration and possible action to approve the automatic salary increase awarded to the Executive Director by the 18-19 General Appropriations Act.

XIV. Consideration and possible action on the posting and hiring of a Chief Operating Officer.

XV. Consideration and possible action on the redevelopment of the G.J. Sutton State Office Building site in San Antonio, Texas.

XVI. Consideration and possible action to approve the FY18 Operating Budget.

XVII. Report from the Executive Director on facilities design, construction projects, facilities leasing, facilities operations, maintenance, energy management, HUB and legislation.

XVIII. Monthly Status Report from the Director of Internal Audit.
1. Consideration and possible action to approve the Agencys Internal Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2018.
2. Review and discussion of OIAs Review of the Ethics Program, Report #20170120.

XIX. Report from the Commission Work Groups.

1. Energy Work Group.
2. P3 Work Group.
3. Construction Work Group.
4. Audit Work Group.

XX. Report from the Chief Financial Officer on the monthly financial report update.

XXI. Discussion of Commission organization, policies, procedures and new initiatives.

XXII. Review and evaluation of the Executive Director.

XXIII. Review and evaluation of the Director of Internal Audit.

XXIV. Recess into CLOSED session, if necessary, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551 for the following purposes:

a. Pending and potential litigation, Section 551.071.
b. The appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Executive Director and executive management staff, Section 551.074 The duties, roles, and responsibilities as Commissioners of the Texas Facilities Commission, Section 551.074.
c. The deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, Section 551.072.
d. All matters identified in this agenda where the commission votes unanimously that deliberation in an open meeting of business and financial issues relating to a contract being negotiated would have a detrimental effect of the position of the State in negotiations with a third person and in which the General Counsel has issued a determination in writing, Section 551.0726.
e. Any matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of their attorney, Section 551.071.

XXV. Reconvene in open meeting and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session.

XXVI. Adjournment.


Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services, such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, and non-English speaking persons who may need assistance are requested to contact Veronica Perez, Executive Assistant at (512) 463-7220 three days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989) so that appropriate arrangements can be made.


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Agency Name: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Texas Weather Modification Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 125E
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006383
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Delia Luna, Program Specialist, 512-583-7151
Agenda: If you require auxiliary aids, services or materials in an alternate format contact the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at least 5 working days prior to the meeting date. Phone: (512) 475-4765, FAX: (512) 475-2874, E-MAIL: open.meetings@tdlr.texas.gov, TDD/RELAY TEXAS: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD).

Watch the meeting on TDLR's YouTube channel at
https://www.youtube.com/user/TexasLicensing

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call and Certification of Quorum

C. Approval of Minutes Meeting of December 8, 2016

D. Public Comment
**Any person wishing to address the Advisory Committee should complete a
Public Comment Form and submit it to the Program Specialist**

E. Staff Reports Briefing from Staff and Discussion:
1. Executive Office
a. TDLR and Executive Office Operations, Restructuring, and Personnel Changes
b. TDLR Legislative Session Updates
c. Bill Implementation Overview and Timeline
d. Recent Developments
2. Office of Innovation
a. Issuance of weather modification permit to the South Texas Weather Modification Association
b. Status of rainfall-enhancement operations statewide
c. Exemption to the USDA-TAES for experimental cloud seeding in Texas during the summer of 2017
d. New ASCE Standard Practice Document for precipitation enhancement

F. Field meteorologists report on ongoing weather modification activities in 2017

G. Presentation on the summer experiments to assess the efficacy of seeding with charged particles on convective cloud towers

H. Consideration and possible recommendations on applications for renewal of weather modification license for fiscal year 2018: Belding Farms, Panhandle GWCD, SOAR, South Texas Weather Modification Association, Southwest Texas Rain-Enhancement Association, Trans-Pecos Weather Modification Association, and West Texas Weather Modification Association

I. Recommendations for agenda items for next Committee meeting

J. Discussion of date, time, and location of next Committee meeting

K. Adjournment


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Agency Name: Texas Department of Transportation
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation
Status: Active
Street Location: 125 East 11th Street, Room 123
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006459
Submit Date: 08/16/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Texas Department of Transportation Jim Bateman (512) 463-8630
Agenda: GRAND PARKWAY
TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
August 24, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Texas Department of Transportation
125 East 11th Street
Room 123
Austin, Texas

Agenda

1. Call to order by the President.

2. Approve minutes from the meeting of June 29, 2017.

3. Report on current operations of the Grand Parkway System.

4. Update on status of Segments H, I-1 and I-2 development.

5. Consider approval of annual budget.

6. Consider a Resolution approving the Corporations investment policy.

7. Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation Grand Parkway System Toll Revenue Obligations in One or More Series; Approving the Form of a Sixth Supplemental Trust Agreement, one or More Purchase or Other Contracts and Other Related Agreements; Authorizing Applications to the Texas Bond Review Board; Approving the Form of an Official Statement; and Approving Other Matters Related to the Obligations.

8. Consider a Resolution Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance of Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation Bond Anticipation Notes In One or More Series; Authorizing and Approving Other Instruments and Procedures Relating to the Notes; Approving One or More Purchase Contracts or Other Related Agreements; Authorizing Application to the Texas Bond Review Board; Approving the Form of an Official Statement; and Approving Other Matters Related to the Bond Anticipation Notes.

9. Consider a Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Project Agreement.

10. Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Assignment and Assumption of General Maintenance Agreement.

11. Consider designation of a consultant for actuarial services required for the Grand Parkway System.

12. Consider a Resolution Approving the Form of a Seventh Supplemental Trust Agreement Authorizing a Secured Loan Agreement with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 1998, as Amended (TIFIA); Authorizing the Negotiation, Execution, and Delivery of a Secured Loan Agreement Between the Corporation and USDOT; and Approving Other Matters, Documents and Agreements Related to the TIFIA Loan.

13. Consider scheduling next meeting.

14. Adjourn.


I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

CERTIFYING OFFICIAL: Leonard Reese, Associate General Counsel, (512) 463-8630.


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Agency Name: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Commission Meeting
Status: Active
Street Location: 4200 Smith School Road
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006360
Submit Date: 08/14/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: General Counsel Ann Bright, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX, 78744 or by phone 512-389-8558.
Agenda: Commission Meeting

Thursday, August 24, 2017
9:00 a.m.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Commission Hearing Room
4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

T. Dan Friedkin, Commission Chair
Carter Smith, Executive Director

Approval of Previous Commission Meeting Minutes held May 25, 2017

Acknowledgement of Donations
Consideration of Contracts
Special Recognitions
o Midwest Officer of the Year Award Brad Clark
o Quality Deer Management Association Award TPWD recognized as State Wildlife Agency of the Year

Retirement and Service Award Presentations

1. ACTION - Financial Overview Mike Jensen
a. FY 2018 Operating and Capital Budget Approval
b. Budget and Investment Policy Resolutions
c. Approval of State Park List for Performance Measures

2. ACTION - Approval of the TPWD FY 2018 Internal Audit Plan - Cindy Hancock

3. ACTION - 2017-2018 Oyster Rules Recommended Adoption of Proposed Changes Lance Robinson

4. ACTION - Disease Detection and Response Rules Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Zones Rules Movement of Deer - Recommended Adoption of Proposed Changes - Mitch Lockwood

5. ACTION - Grant of Easement Somervell County - Approximately 9 Acres of High Voltage Transmission Line Right-of-Way at Dinosaur Valley State Park Ted Hollingsworth

6. ACTION - Acquisition of Land Bastrop County Approximately 1 Acre at Bastrop State Park - Trey Vick

7. ACTION - Grant of Easement Randall County Radio Tower at Palo Duro Canyon State Park Trey Vick

NOTICE REGARDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AGENDA ITEMS

Additional information about the agenda items listed above is available on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) website at: www.tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/meetings/.

NOTICE REGARDING NON-DISCRIMINATION

TPWD receives federal assistance from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and other federal agencies. TPWD is therefore subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, in addition to state anti-discrimination laws. TPWD will comply with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.

If you require an accommodation or informational materials in an alternative form, please contact Dee Halliburton at (512) 389-4804 (telephone). Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the agency on a Text Telephone (TDD) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989.

If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any TPWD program, activity or event, you may contact Pamela R. Wheeler, Ph.D., Human Resources Division Director, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4808 (telephone), pamela.wheeler@tpwd.texas.gov (email). Alternatively, you may contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Diversity and Inclusive Workforce Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Public testimony will be taken on items labeled "ACTION." Public testimony will normally be limited to three minutes per person.

NOTICE REGARDING EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION

In addition to the items for which an Executive Session is scheduled, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission may meet in Executive (Closed) Session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.

NOTICE REGARDING ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS

Items may be taken up in an order other than that listed on the Agenda.



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Agency Name: Texas Department of Public Safety
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Texas Department of Public Safety
Status: Active
Street Location: 6100 Guadalupe, Bldg E
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006401
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or service are requested to contact Sophie Yanez at least two (2) working days prior to this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Agenda: The Public Safety Commission will convene as posted to consider and take formal action, if necessary, on the following agenda items:

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

III. PRESENTATIONS

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
(Members of the public wishing to address the Commission are subject to a time limit of 5 minutes and must complete a Public Comment Registration Card located at the entry. Should a member of the public bring an item to the Commission for which the subject was not posted on the agenda of the meeting, state law provides that the Commission may receive the information but cannot act upon it at the meeting. The Commission may direct staff to contact the requestor or request that the issue be placed on a future agenda for discussion.)

V. DIRECTORS REPORT
A. Case Update: Project 287 Region 5, Trend Analysis
B. Case Update: Clone Finder Stolen Vehicle Project

VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding Executive Management Titles
B. Report and Invitation to DPS Museum Day
C. Report and discussion on Sunset Review
D. Report, discussion, and possible action on the Fiscal Year 2018 Internal Operating Budget
E. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding the proposed FY 2018 CAO Audit Strategy
F. Report, discussion, and possible action on the following rule proposals for publication to receive public comment:
1. Amendments to 37 TAC Section 15.61, concerning Third Party Skills Testing
2. Amendments to 37 TAC Section 15.142, concerning Agreement to Monitor
Certain Records and Purchase Driver Record Information
3. Amendments to 37 TAC Section 23.41 and Section 23.42, concerning Vehicle
Inspection Items, Procedure, and Requirements
4. Amendments to 37 TAC Section 36.16, concerning Renewal of Certificate of
Registration
5. Amendments to 37 TAC Section 36.31 and Section 36.36, concerning Practice
by Certificate Holders and Reporting Requirements
6. Amendments to 37 TAC Sections 36.52, 36.56, and 36.60, concerning
Disciplinary Procedures and Administrative Procedures
G. Review, discussion and possible action regarding Public Safety Commissions
advice and consent role under Texas Government Code 411.005(b) and Public
Safety Commission role regarding management team positions under Texas
Government Code 411.0071. Executive Session is anticipated on this item for
purposes of consultation with legal counsel.
H. Review, discussion and possible action regarding petition for rulemaking seeking
revision of 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.23. Executive Session is anticipated on this
item for purposes of consultation with legal counsel.
I. Intelligence Threat Briefing (Clearance Required Executive Session Expected)

VII. ONGOING BUSINESS
A. Report, discussion, and possible adoption of the following previously published rules:
1. Amendments to 37 TAC Section 15.49, concerning Proof of Domicile
2. New 37 TAC Section 15.167 and Section 15.168, concerning Driver
Responsibility Program
B. Update report, discussion and possible action regarding recruitment
C. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding the appointment, promotion, ratification, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a member of the Department or Commission management team
D. Report, discussion, and possible action regarding ongoing criminal investigations pursuant to Government Code § 411.0041 (Executive Session anticipated)

VIII. REPORTS
A. Commission member reports and discussion
B. Finance Report
C. Chief Auditors Office
D. Division status reports on activities and action


IX. CONSENT ITEMS
All of the following items may be enacted with one motion. These items are typically self-explanatory or have been previously considered by the Commission. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a commissioner so requests.
A. Advice and consent regarding directors determination that a certain probationary employee was found unsuitable for work during June 2017
B. Discussion and possible action on appointments of Special Rangers and Special Texas Rangers pursuant to Government Code Chapter 411, Secs. 411.023 & 411.024: Special Rangers: Christopher D. Brannen, Waylon J. Bullard, Stephen Crossley, Phillip C. Jones, Robert R. Lindley, Perry K. Lorance, Basilio Martinez Jr., Richard B. Ray, Ronald R. Snow, Macky T. Wallace, James F. Woodall Jr.; Special Texas Rangers: Earl R. Pearson, Gerald A. Villalobos
C. Donations:
1. Additional donation items, as needed

X. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA

XI. DATE FOR FUTURE MEETING
Any discharge hearings will be scheduled on October 11, 2017, and the regular Public Safety Commission meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2017.

XII. ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
(If required) to consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers or to receive legal advice on items posted on this agenda; deliberation regarding real estate matters; consideration of any other items authorized by law, including personnel matters, the directors action of discharging employees as identified in this agenda; ongoing criminal investigations

XIII. ADJOURN
The Commission may take items out of the order in which they are posted on this agenda. Also, an item that has been adopted, passed upon, delayed or tabled for a later meeting may be considered or reconsidered at the same meeting.
The Public Safety Commission may meet and discuss in Executive Session and have action taken in an Open Meeting where required on the following items:
Government Code Sec. 551.071 Consultation and deliberation with legal counsel about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or on a matter where the Commissioners seek the advice of their attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, and to discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedures Act with their attorney
Government Code Sec. 551.074 Appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of director, assistant director, and persons appointed to management team positions pursuant to Govt. Code Sec. 411.0071
Government Code Sec. 551.076 Deliberations about security audits, security devices, including deployment and implementation of security personnel and devices
Government Code Chapter 411, Sec. 411.0041 Ongoing criminal investigations
Government Code Sec. 551.072 Deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the government body in negotiations with a third person
Government Code Sec. 551.073 Deliberation of a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the state or the governmental body if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person


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Agency Name: Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Finance and Audit
Status: Active
Street Location: 11209 Metric Boulevard, Building H, Ste. A
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006430
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Jeannette Cantu at 512.490.7004 or Jeannette.Cantu@tjjd.texas.gov
Agenda: Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
11209 Metric Boulevard, Building H, Ste. A
Lone Star Conference Room
Austin, TX 78758
Thursday, August 24, 2017 11:00 a.m.

1. Call to order

2. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval regarding excused absences (Action)

3. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval regarding the October 27, 2016 meeting minutes (Action)

4. Updates from the Deputy Chief Information Officer

5. Discussion regarding TJJD commitment and revocation trends

6. Updates from the Chief Financial Officer

7. Discussion regarding the FY 2018 Contracting Plan

8. Discussion, consideration, and possible recommendation for board approval regarding contract renewals exceeding $500,000.00 (Action)

9. Discussion, consideration, and possible recommendation for board approval regarding the FY 2018 Operating Budget (Action)

10. Discussion, consideration, and possible recommendation for board approval regarding The Oaks Residential Contract Care Audit (Action)

11. Adjourn

- Items may not necessarily be considered in the order in which they appear on the agenda.
- Committee meetings may include a quorum of the Board in attendance.
- If ADA accommodations are needed, please contact Jeannette Cantu at 512.490.7004 or Jeannette.Cantu@tjjd.texas.gov


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Agency Name: Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Programs
Status: Active
Street Location: 11209 Metric Boulevard, Building H, Ste. A
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006431
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Jeannette Cantu at 512.490.7004 or Jeannette.Cantu@tjjd.texas.gov
Agenda: Programs Committee Meeting
11209 Metric Boulevard, Building H, Ste. A
Lone Star Conference Room
Austin, TX 78758
Thursday, August 24, 2017 1:30 p.m.


1. Call to order

2. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval regarding excused absences (Action)

3. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval regarding the October 27, 2016 meeting minutes (Action)

4. McLennan Residential Treatment Center (MRTC) and Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU)

5. Phoenix Program

6. Discussion, consideration, and possible recommendation for board approval to publish revisions to 37 TAC §380.8505, relating to Initial Assessment, in the Texas Register for a 30-day public comment period and possible recommendation for conditional board approval to adopt the final rule (Action)

7. Discussion, consideration, and possible recommendation for board final adoption of revisions to 37 TAC Chapter 344 (Employment, Certification, and Training) and changes to certain rules within Chapter 341 (General Standards for Juvenile Probation Departments), Chapter 343 (Secure Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Detention and Post-Adjudication Correctional Facilities), and Chapter 355 (Non-Secure Correctional Facilities) (Action)

8. Discussion, consideration, and possible recommendation for board approval to publish revisions to 37 TAC §380.8581, concerning Supervision Levels in Parole Home Placement, and §380.8583, concerning Subsidized Living Support Program, in the Texas Register for a 30-day public comment period and possible recommendation for conditional board approval to adopt the final rules (Action)

9. Discussion, consideration, and possible recommendation for board approval of new §353.1, concerning Substance Abuse Facilities and Programs, for immediate adoption on an emergency basis. (Action)

10. Adjourn


- Items may not necessarily be considered in the order in which they appear on the agenda.
- Committee meetings may include a quorum of the Board in attendance.
- If ADA accommodations are needed, please contact Jeannette Cantu at 512.490.7004 or Jeannette.Cantu@tjjd.texas.gov


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Agency Name: Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Trust
Status: Active
Street Location: 11209 Metric Boulevard, Building H, Ste. A
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006433
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Jeannette Cantu at 512.490.7004 or Jeannette.Cantu@tjjd.texas.gov
Agenda: Trust Committee Meeting
11209 Metric Boulevard, Building H, Ste. A
Lone Star Conference Room
Austin, TX 78758
Thursday, August 24, 2017 9:30 a.m.


1. Call to order

2. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval regarding excused absences (Action)

3. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval regarding the August 4, 2016 meeting minutes (Action)

4. Overview of history and nature of Trusts

5. Updates on activity at Parrie Haynes Ranch

6. Updates on activity from the Boys & Girls Club

7. Updates on the Wildlife Management Plan

8. Update on Trust activities

9. Discussion, consideration, and possible recommendation for board approval regarding the John C. Wende and Parrie Haynes trust fund FY 2018 budgets (Action)

10. Discussion, consideration, and possible recommendation for board approval regarding the John C. Wende and Parrie Haynes trust fund FY 2018 investment policy and strategy (Action)

11. Adjourn

- Items may not necessarily be considered in the order in which they appear on the agenda.
- Committee meetings may include a quorum of the Board in attendance.
- If ADA accommodations are needed, please contact Jeannette Cantu at 512.490.7004 or Jeannette.Cantu@tjjd.texas.gov


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Agency Name: Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 03:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Safety and Security
Status: Active
Street Location: 11209 Metric Boulevard, Building H, Ste. A
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006432
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Jeannette Cantu at 512.490.7004 or Jeannette.Cantu@tjjd.texas.gov
Agenda: Safety and Security Committee Meeting
11209 Metric Boulevard, Building H, Ste. A
Lone Star Conference Room
Austin, TX 78758
Thursday, August 24, 2017 3:00 p.m.

1. Call to order

2. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval regarding excused absences (Action)

3. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval regarding the October 27, 2016 meeting minutes (Action)

4. Report from the office of the Inspector General

5. Report from the Administrative Investigations Division

6. Report from the State Programs and Facilities Division

7. Discussion, consideration, and possible recommendation for board approval regarding the discipline of certified officers- Agreed Orders (Action)
a. Lance Douglas, Certification No. 30764, 17-30764-170138 (Dallas)
b. Jogoria Johnson, Certification No. 28708, 17-28708-170082 (Dallas)
c. Robert Moreno, Certification No. 26352, 17-26352-170145 (Atascosa)
d. Samuel Soliz, Certification No. 29687, 16-29687-160358 (Duval)

8. Discussion, consideration, and possible recommendation for board approval regarding the discipline of certified officers- Default Orders (Action)
a. Erasmo Cantu, Certification No. 31339, 17-31339-170009 (Duval)
b. Russell Cash, Jr., Certification No. 31325, 17-31325-170127 (Bell)
c. Lisa Edwards, Certification No. 21393, 17-21393 (Titus)
d. Abbi Maguffee, Certification No. 29993, 17-29993-170033 (Dallas)
e. Sharla Osborne, Certification No. 28428; 17-28428 (Garza)
f. Christine Taylor, Certification No. 31896, 17-31896 (Hood)
g. Shane Taylor, Certification No. 22719, 17-22719-170133 (Milam)

9. Adjourn

- Items may not necessarily be considered in the order in which they appear on the agenda.
- Committee meetings may include a quorum of the Board in attendance.
- If ADA accommodations are needed, please contact Jeannette Cantu at 512.490.7004 or Jeannette.Cantu@tjjd.texas.gov



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Agency Name: The University of Texas System
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:30 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: Board Room, 9th floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West Seventh Street
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006651
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Karen A. Rabon, Senior Associate General Counsel to the Board of Regents, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2902; Telephone: 512/499-4402, Fax: 512/499-4425; Email: krabon@utsystem.edu
Agenda: The U. T. System Board of Regents will meet from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. on August 23, 2017, and from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. on August 24, 2017 (see separate posting for the August 23, 2017 portion of the meeting). Meetings are tentatively scheduled to follow each other consecutively but may start earlier or later than the posted time depending on the length of the discussions and the reports of previous meetings. Please note that the estimated times and sequence of events given in the posting are only approximate and that the times and order of individual committee meetings or meeting topics may be adjusted as necessary. Please be advised that any item on the Consent Agenda may be pulled from the Consent Agenda and considered in a Committee meeting or before the full Board, as appropriate.

The link to the complete Agenda Book and to the live webcast of the open session portions will be available at https://www.utsystem.edu/board-of-regents/meetings/board-meeting-2017-08-23.

Because attendance by the full membership of each committee constitutes a quorum of the Board and because any member of the Board may attend and participate in any committee meeting, the meetings of all committees are also being posted as meetings of the full Board.

The U. T. System Board of Regents will convene Committee and Board meetings according to the following agenda:
August 24, 2017
8:30 a.m.

A. RECONVENE THE BOARD IN OPEN SESSION TO CONSIDER AGENDA ITEMS

Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following agenda items:

1. U. T. System Board of Regents: Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Former U. T. Permian Basin President W. David Watts and Comments
2. U. T. System Board of Regents: Approval of Consent Agenda items and consideration of any items referred to the full Board

1. Minutes - U. T. System Board of Regents: Approval of Minutes of the regular meetings held on May 9-10, 2017 and July 12-13, 2017; and the special called meetings held on April 10, 2017; June 20, 2017; June 28, 2017; June 30, 2017; July 25, 2017; and August 1, 2017
2. Resolution - U. T. System Board of Regents: Adoption of resolution regarding the list of Key Management Personnel authorized to negotiate, execute, and administer classified government contracts (Managerial Group) to reflect the name and term of new Student Regent
3. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. System: Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Council for Texas Medical Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) to perform administrative duties of the JAMP as delegated by the JAMP Council
4. Other Matters - U. T. System: Approval of Newly Commissioned Peace Officers
5. UTIMCO Committee Appointment - U. T. System: Proposed appointment of members to the Audit and Ethics Committee of the Board of Directors of The University of Texas/Texas A&M Investment Management Company (UTIMCO)
6. Other Fiscal Matters - U. T. System Board of Regents: Approval of Capital Expenditures Budget for University of Texas/Texas A&M Investment Management Company (UTIMCO)
7. Contract (funds coming in and going out) - U. T. System: NextJob, Inc. to provide outplacement services
8. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. System: Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC to provide hazardous waste management and disposal services for U. T. institutions
9. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. System: Injury Management Organization, Inc. to provide cost containment services and workers' compensation health care network services
10. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. System: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC to provide healthcare consulting services
11. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. System: Marsh USA, Inc. to provide Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP) Brokerage and Administration Services
12. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. System: Huron Consulting Services LLC to continue hosting online Effort Certification and Reporting Tool (ECRT) software
13. Transfer - U. T. System: Approval of transfer of funds between Legislative Appropriation items during the biennium beginning September 1, 2017
14. Other Fiscal Matters - U. T. System: Results of the 2017 Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) Accreditation Program
15. Approval to exceed the full-time equivalent (FTE) limitation on employees paid from appropriated funds - U. T. System: Request approval to exceed the FTE limitation at U.T. El Paso and U.T. Rio Grande Valley for Fiscal Year 2018 as authorized by Article IX of the General Appropriations Act
16. Real Estate Report - U. T. System: Summary Report of Separately Invested Assets Managed by U. T. System
17. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. Arlington: To provide subject matter experts to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to assist in the implementation of agency programs for the Water Supply Division
18. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Arlington: New award of tenure and emeritus appointments
19. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. Austin: Sponsorship Agreement between Sports in Action, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, dba High Field Marketing, and Russell Brands, LLC, owner of the Spalding Trademark, on behalf of U. T. Austin
20. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. Austin: Key Brand Theatrical Group, Inc. to provide production services for Broadway in Austin performances at Texas Performing Arts
21. Contract (funds coming in and going out) - U. T. Austin: Amendment to agreement with University Food Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Compass Group USA, Inc., to sell alcoholic beverages at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, the Blanton Museum of Art, and Robert B. Rowling Hall
22. Contract (funds coming in and going out) - U. T. Austin: Agreement renewal with Flik International Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Compass Group USA, Inc., for hotel and conference management services at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center and to extend management services to conference operations, café operations, and facilities management at Robert B. Rowling Hall
23. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Austin: Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. to provide job order contracting services to campus facilities
24. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Austin: Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC, to provide job order contracting services to campus facilities
25. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Austin: Warden Construction Corporation, to provide job order contracting services to campus facilities
26. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Austin: QA Construction Services, Inc., to provide job order contracting services to campus facilities
27. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Austin: SpawGlass Contractors, Inc. to provide Construction Manager at Risk services to campus facilities in conjunction with implementation of space allocation study recommendations
28. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Austin: Alpha Building Corporation to provide job order contracting services to campus facilities
29. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Austin: W. E. Imhoff & Company, Inc., dba Intertech Flooring will provide job order contracting services to campus facilities
30. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Austin: New Hire with Tenure -- amendment to the 2016-2017 budget
31. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Austin: Approval of Emeritus Titles
32. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Austin: New award of tenure and emeritus appointments
33. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Austin: Transfer $8,429,750 from Housing and Food Services - Halls, Building Services, and Resident Life Programming - Auxiliary Funds, Operating Income to Main Campus - Maintenance Upgrades Brackenridge Hall Dormitory, Roberts Hall Dormitory, and Prather Hall Dormitory - Plant Funds, All Expenses to fund new construction reserves (RBC No. 8491) -- amendment to the 2016-2017 budget
34. Employment Agreement - U. T. Austin: Approval of amendment to terms of Employment Agreement for Head Men's Swimming and Diving Coach Edwin C. Reese
35. Lease - U. T. Austin: Authorization to lease approximately 22,310 square feet of space located in U. T. Austin's Health Discovery Building at 1701 Trinity Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas to Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., for research and office use
36. Purchase - U. T. Austin: Authorization to purchase approximately 0.3685 acres of land located at 1191 Navasota Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas, from Ella Pease, for cultural and historical use
37. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Dallas: New award of tenure and emeritus appointments
38. Request for Budget Change - U. T. El Paso: New Hires with Tenure -- amendment to the 2016-2017 budget
39. Request for Budget Change - U. T. El Paso: New award of tenure appointments
40. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. Permian Basin: Accent Food Services Vending Machine Contract
41. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Permian Basin: New Hire with Tenure -- amendment to the 2016-2017 budget
42. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Permian Basin: New award of tenure appointments
43. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Rio Grande Valley: New award of tenure and emeritus appointments
44. Logo - U. T. Rio Grande Valley: Approval of new "doing business as" (dba) name - U. T. Health Rio Grande Valley, and approval of a new logo, for the U. T. Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
45. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. San Antonio: Ex Libris (USA), Inc. to provide library-specific software and related services to electronically manage all significant aspects of U. T. San Antonio's library management system
46. Request for Budget Change - U. T. San Antonio: New award of tenure and emeritus appointments
47. Employment Agreement - U. T. San Antonio: Approval of terms of Employment Agreement with T. Taylor Eighmy, Ph.D., as President of U. T. San Antonio
48. Employment Agreement - U. T. San Antonio: Approval of contract extension to terms of Employment Agreement for Head Football Coach for Frank Wilson
49. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Tyler: New award of tenure, emerita and emeritus appointments
50. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. Southwestern Medical Center: Interagency agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for participation in Health and Human Services Commission's Network Access Improvement Program
51. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. Southwestern Medical Center: To provide professional and technical services to support the operations of UT Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Center
52. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Southwestern Medical Center: United WestLabs, Inc. will provide administrative and management services to establish and operate an outreach reference laboratory program
53. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Southwestern Medical Center: New Hires with Tenure -- amendment to the 2016-2017 budget
54. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Southwestern Medical Center: New award of tenure appointments
55. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Southwestern Medical Center: Approval of Emeritus Titles
56. Lease - U. T. Southwestern Medical Center: Authorization to lease approximately 30,000 rentable square feet of space located at 5801 East Campus Circle, Irving, Dallas County, Texas from Dr. Mark Anderson and/or assigns for clinical and related uses
57. Lease - U. T. Southwestern Medical Center: Authorization to lease approximately 10,948 rentable square feet of space located at 8194 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas from the Texas Health Resources for clinical and related uses
58. Gift - U. T. Southwestern Medical Center: Authorization to accept a gift of land and improvements off of the South West corner of IH 35 West and West Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, from W.A. Moncrief, Jr., Trustee of W.A. Moncrief, Jr., Management Trust, for future programmed campus expansion
59. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston: To provide services for the State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission under the Family Planning Grant Program
60. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston: To provide medical services to eligible women in the State of Texas, by and through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) under the Healthy Texas Women's Grant Program (HTW Program)
61. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston: Agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston to provide breast and cervical cancer screening services to eligible individuals
62. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston: U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston's Regional Maternal Child Health Program (RMCHP) WIC Program administers the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) WIC to provide supplemental food benefits, nutrition education, and counseling to enhance good health care at no cost to low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children identified to be at nutritional risk
63. Contract (funds coming in and going out) - U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston: BFI Waste Services of Texas, L.P., dba Republic Services will provide waste disposal and recycling services
64. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston: Kronos Incorporated to provide time capture software
65. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston: Solar Turbines Incorporated to provide solar commissions, services, maintenance and repairs for certain turbomachinery equipment manufactured by Solar Turbines
66. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston: American Janitorial Services, Ltd. to provide Window Washing services
67. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston: New award of tenure and emeritus appointments
68. Lease - U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston: Authorization for U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston to lease approximately 9,000 square feet of space in U. T. M. D. Anderson Cancer Center's building at 2280 Gulf Freeway South on U. T. Medical Branch - Galveston's League City Campus, City of League City, Galveston County, Texas, for clinical and office use
69. Interagency Agreement (funds coming in) - U. T. Health Science Center - Houston: Interagency agreement to provide resources to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to aid in the diagnosis of child abuse and neglect
70. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Health Science Center - Houston: Solid IT Networks to provide equipment, software, and licensing for the communications technology network equipment refresh
71. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Health Science Center - Houston: SunNet Solutions Corporation to perform annual enhancements to the Engage platform
72. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Health Science Center - Houston: SunNet Solutions Corporation to perform annual maintenance for the Engage platform
73. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Health Science Center - Houston: Lakeshore Learning Materials to provide English and Spanish School Readiness Kits
74. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Health Science Center - Houston: Richards
Carlberg, Inc., dba Richards/Carlberg, to provide Texas-focused advertising/marketing services
75. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Health Science Center - Houston: New award of tenure appointments
76. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Health Science Center - Houston: Approval of Emeritus Titles
77. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. Health Science Center - San Antonio: To provide physician administrative services to Bexar County Hospital District, dba University Health System
78. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. Health Science Center - San Antonio: To perform professional medical services, direct patient care services, and administration and management of residency programs for Bexar County Hospital District, dba University Health System
79. Contract (funds coming in) - U. T. Health Science Center - San Antonio: University Physicians Group to ensure implementation of the University Health System's quality metric incentive program associated with the provision of patient care at Bexar County Hospital District, dba University Health System
80. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Health Science Center - San Antonio: Bexar County Hospital District, dba University Health System, will provide continued support for the provision of pediatric health care and associated educational activities
81. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Health Science Center - San Antonio: New Hires with Tenure -- amendment to the 2016-2017 budget
82. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Health Science Center - San Antonio: New award of tenure and emeritus appointments
83. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Health Science Center - San Antonio: Approval of Emeritus Title
84. Other Matters - U. T. M. D. Anderson Cancer Center: Appointment of two U. T. M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Employees as Managers of Vescor Therapeutics, LLC
85. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. Health Science Center - Tyler: Cardinal Health 200, LLC to provide distribution services for medical/surgical supplies
86. Request for Budget Change - U. T. Health Science Center - Tyler: New award of tenure appointments
87. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. System: WSP USA Corp. to perform miscellaneous technical commissioning services
88. Contract (funds going out) - U. T. System: AGCM, Inc. to perform miscellaneous project management services

5. U. T. System Board of Regents: Update from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Chair Robert "Bobby" Jenkins, Jr. and Commissioner Paredes on the long-range strategic plan for Texas higher education
6. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed replacement for Regents' Rules and Regulations, Rule 70301 (Matters relating to Real Property)
7. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed amendment of Regents' Rules and Regulations, Rule 80103 (Solicitation) to permit advertising by bicycle share programs
8. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed rescission of Regents' Rules and Regulations, Rules 10801, Section 3 concerning U. T. Systemwide Policy UTS139; 40902 concerning cooperative use of courses and facilities; 50301 concerning off-campus student housing; 50303 concerning students' responsibilities for debts, transferring Section 2 regarding penalties for nonpayment to 50101 regarding student conduct and discipline; 50305 concerning the role of an institutional Students' Attorney; 50801 concerning student learning outcomes assessments; and 80308 concerning building plaques

Additional item: U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and possible appropriate action regarding proposed appointment to the Board of Directors of The University of Texas/Texas A&M Investment Management Company (UTIMCO)

B. STANDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS TO THE BOARD

C. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551 (Working lunch at noon)

Discussion regarding the following agenda items:
1. Deliberations Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Sale, or Value of Real Property - Section 551.072
2. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Matters or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers - Section 551.071
a. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion with Counsel on pending legal issues
b. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and appropriate action regarding legal issues concerning decision in Fisher v. State of Texas, University of Texas at Austin, et al.
c. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and appropriate action regarding legal issues concerning pending legal claims by and against U. T. System
d. U. T. System: Discussion of legal issues related to management of a national laboratory
e. U. T. Health Science Center - Tyler: Discussion and appropriate action regarding legal issues related to East Texas opportunities
3. Individual Personnel Matters Relating to Officers or Employees - Section 551.074
a. U. T. Southwestern Medical Center: Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed compensation for Robert D. B. Jaquiss, M.D., Professor of Pediatric Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and Professor of Pediatrics (Regents' Rules and Regulations, Rule 20204, regarding compensation for highly compensated employees)
b. U. T. Health Science Center - Houston: Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed compensation for Jorge D. Salazar, M.D., Professor and Division Chief, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Division of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery (Regents' Rules and Regulations, Rule 20204, regarding compensation for highly compensated employees)
c. U. T. System: Discussion and appropriate action regarding individual personnel matters relating to appointment, employment, evaluation, compensation, assignment, and duties of presidents (academic and health institutions), U. T. System Administration officers (Deputy Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellors, and Vice Chancellors), other officers reporting directly to the Board (Chancellor, General Counsel to the Board, and Chief Audit Executive), members of the Board of Regents, and U. T. System and institutional employees, and related personnel aspects of the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2018
d. U. T. System: Discussion and appropriate action concerning individual personnel matters relating to appointment, employment, evaluation, compensation, assignment, and duties of U. T. System and institutional employees including employees covered by Regents' Rules and Regulations, Rule 20204, regarding compensation for highly compensated employees, and Rule 20203, regarding compensation for key executives
e. U. T. System: Discussion and appropriate action regarding individual personnel matters relating to compensation including achievement of goals for incentive compensation for Presidents
f. U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion regarding individual personnel matters associated with the reorganization of the Board of Regents and the election of officers
4. Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits - Section 551.076
-U. T. System Board of Regents: Discussion and appropriate action regarding update on safety and security issues, including security audits and the deployment of security personnel and devices

D. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION TO CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS AND TO CONSIDER AGENDA ITEMS

9. U. T. System: Discussion and appropriate action regarding issues related to development of a potential bid for management of Los Alamos National Laboratory
10. U. T. System: Approval of the nonpersonnel aspects of the operating budgets for Fiscal Year 2018, including the Permanent University Fund Bond Proceeds allocation for Library, Equipment, Repair and Rehabilitation Projects, allocation for the Science and Technology Acquisition, and support for capital expenses for the U. T. Rio Grande Valley Medical School; Available University Fund allocation for campus support; and Internal Lending Program funding for strategic projects
11. U. T. System: Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed creation of the Proof-of-Concept Fund
12. U. T. System: Discussion and appropriate action related to proposed contract with Digerati, Inc. for a job and internship matching network, and finding that expenditure of Available University Funds for this purpose is appropriate
13. U. T. System: Discussion and appropriate action regarding personnel aspects of the U. T. System Administration operating budget for Fiscal Year 2018
14. U. T. System Board of Regents: Possible election of officers

E. ADJOURN AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00 p.m.

Meeting Accessibility: Meetings of the U. T. System Board of Regents are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in attending committee and/or Board meetings or viewing the webcast online and desiring communication or other special accommodations should contact the Board Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The Board Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays, and contact information follows: phone (512) 499-4402; fax (512) 499-4425; email bor@utsystem.edu; 201 West Seventh Street, Suite 820, Austin, Texas 78701-2902, or RELAY Texas (TTY: 7-1-1).

CERTIFICATION: I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.


________________________________
Karen A. Rabon
Senior Associate General Counsel to the Board of Regents
The University of Texas System
512/499-4402

August 18, 2017


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Agency Name: Texas A&M University System Board of Regents
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 08:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: Board of Regents Meeting Room, Board of Regents Annex, Gene Stallings Boulevard, Texas A&M University
City Location: College Station
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006626
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu
Agenda: NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR SUBMISSION
TO SECRETARY OF STATE/TEXAS REGISTER DIVISION

Agency Name: Texas A&M University System Board of Regents

Board: The Texas A&M University System

Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017

Time of Meeting: 8:00 a.m.

Street Location: Board of Regents Meeting Room, Board of Regents Annex, Gene Stallings Boulevard, Texas A&M University

City Location: College Station

Additional Information Obtained From: Vickie Spillers, P.O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013, 979-845-9600, 979-845-0835 (fax), vickie@tamus.edu

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System will convene in a Special Workshop Board meeting according to the following agenda:

Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. until approximately 12:00 p.m., Board of Regents Meeting Room, Board of Regents Annex, Gene Stallings Boulevard, Texas A&M University

CONVENE SPECIAL BOARD WORKSHOP MEETING

This is a special workshop meeting of the Board of Regents at which no Board action will be taken. There will be discussion of, and System briefings on, (a) tuition trends and comparisons among Texas public universities, (b) TAMU Innovation School, (c) campus safety and security issues, and (d) issues relating to the development of the RELLIS Campus (includes tour of RELLIS campus).

ADJOURN MEETING

Meetings of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in committee and/or Board meetings and desiring special accommodations should contact the Board Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The Board Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Contact information follows: phone (979) 845-9600; fax (979) 845-0835; email bor@tamus.edu; P. O. Box 15812, College Station, Texas 77841-5013.

CERTIFICATION: I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.




____________________________
Ray Bonilla, General Counsel
The Texas A&M University System
979/458-6120

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Agency Name: University of Houston System
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 01:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Finance and Administration Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: Hilton University of Houston Hotel, Conrad Hilton Ballroom, Second Floor, 4450 University Drive
City Location: Houston
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006670
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Gerry Mathisen Executive Administrator University of Houston System 4302 University Drive 128 ECullen Building Houston, TX 77204-6001 832-842-3446
Agenda: AGENDA

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
COMMITTEE MEETING

DATE: Thursday, August 24, 2017

TIME: 1:30 p.m. and/or
immediately following Facilities, Cons. & Master Planning Committee meeting

PLACE: Hilton University of Houston Hotel
Conrad Hilton Ballroom, Second Floor
4450 University Drive
Houston, Texas 77204

Chair: Spencer D. Armour, III
Vice Chair: Welcome W. Wilson, Jr.
Members: Gerald W. McElvy
Peter K. Taaffe
Tilman J. Fertitta, Ex Officio


I. Finance and Administration Committee

A. Call to Order

B. Approval of Minutes
February 23, 2017 Finance and Administration Committee Meeting
May 18, 2017, Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

Action: Approval

C. Approval is requested for the University of Houston System FY2018 F&A-C
Financial Plan and Budget - University of Houston System

Action: Approval

D. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and F&A-D
execute contracts exceeding $1 million for the purchase of goods or services,
excluding construction contracts, at the University of Houston System -
University of Houston System

Action: Approval

E. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and F&A-E
execute construction contracts exceeding $1 million for projects at the
University of Houston System - University of Houston System

Action: Approval

F. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and F&A-F
execute contracts for the design and construction of the Quadrangle
Replacement Housing Project at the University of Houston - University of
Houston

Action: Approval

G. Annual Report on Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Houston F&A-G
- University of Houston

Action: Information

H. Report on the Financial Status of Houston Public Media at the University of F&A-H
Houston - University of Houston

Action: Information

II. Executive Session

1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters and/or
Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.071

2. Deliberations regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Sale or Value of Real
Property
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.072

3. Deliberation Regarding a Prospective Gift
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.073

4. Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation,
Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees, including but
not limited to the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.074

III. Report and Action from Executive Session

IV. Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Registrar filing requirements.

Gerry Mathisen



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Agency Name: University of Houston System
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Endowment Management Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: Hilton University of Houston Hotel, Conrad Hilton Ballroom, Second Floor, 4450 University Drive
City Location: Houston
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006665
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Gerry Mathisen Executive Administrator University of Houston System 4302 University Drive 128 ECullen Building Houston, TX 77204-6001 832-842-3446
Agenda: AGENDA

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
ENDOWMENT MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING

DATE: Thursday, August 24, 2017

TIME: 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Hilton University of Houston Hotel
Conrad Hilton Ballroom, Second Floor
4450 University Drive
Houston, Texas 77204

Chair: Durga D. Agrawal
Vice Chair: Roger F. Welder
Members: Spencer D. Armour, III
Beth Madison
Gerald W. McElvy
Tilman J. Fertitta, Ex Officio


I. Endowment Management Committee

A. Call to Order

B. Approval of Committee Minutes
May 18, 2017, Endowment Management Committee Meeting

Action: Approval

C. Report from Cambridge Associates regarding the University of Houston EM-C
System endowment and non-endowed portfolios - University of Houston
System

Action: Information

D. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate EM-D
and execute contracts for the hiring of private investment managers for the
University of Houston System Endowment Fund - University of Houston
System

Action: Approval

E. Approval is requested to revise the near-term asset allocation targets for EM-E
the University of Houston System Endowment Fund - University of
Houston System

Action: Approval

F. Approval is requested to rebalance the portfolio for the University of EM-F
Houston System Endowment Fund - University of Houston System

Action: Approval

G. Approval is requested to liquidate an endowment from the University of EM-G
Houston System Endowment Fund - University of Houston System

Action: Approval

III. Executive Session
1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.071

2. Deliberations regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Sale or Value of Real Property
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.072

3. Deliberation Regarding a Prospective Gift
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.073

4. Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.074

IV. Report and Action from Executive Session

V. Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Registrar filing requirements.

Gerry Mathisen


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Agency Name: University of Houston System
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 11:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Academic and Student Success Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: Hilton University of Houston Hotel, Conrad Hilton Ballroom, Second Floor, 4450 University Drive
City Location: Houston
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006667
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Gerry Mathisen Executive Administrator University of Houston System 4302 University Drive 128 ECullen Building Houston, TX 77204-6001 832-842-3446
Agenda: AGENDA

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESS
COMMITTEE MEETING

DATE: Thursday, August 24, 2017

TIME: 11:00 a.m. and/or
immediately following the Audit and Compliance Committee Meeting

PLACE: Hilton University of Houston Hotel
Conrad Hilton Ballroom, Second Floor
4450 University Drive
Houston, Texas 77204

Chair: Paula M. Mendoza
Vice Chair: Beth Madison
Members: Durga D. Agrawal
Gerald W. McElvy
Peter K. Taaffe
Roger F. Welder
Neelesh C. Mutyala
Tilman J. Fertitta, Ex Officio

I. Academic and Student Success Committee

A. Call to Order

B. Approval of Committee Minutes
May 18, 2017, Academic and Student Success Committee Meeting

Action: Approval

C. Approval of Texas Public Education Grant Awarding Guidelines - A&SS-C
- University of Houston

Action: Approval

D. Approval of UH Academic Program Closures - University of Houston A&SS-D

Action: Approval

E. Report on Academic Programs Productivity 2009-2015 - University of A&SS-E
Houston System

Action: Information

F. Presentation of Student Success Story - University of Houston A&SS-F

Action: Information

II. Executive Session
1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.071

2. Deliberations regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Sale or Value of Real Property
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.072

3. Deliberation Regarding a Prospective Gift
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.073

4. Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees, including but not limited to
the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.074

III. Report and Action from Executive Session

IV. Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Registrar filing requirements.

Gerry Mathisen



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Agency Name: University of Houston System
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 03:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: Hilton University of Houston Hotel, Conrad Hilton Ballroom, Second Floor, 4450 University Drive
City Location: Houston
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006672
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Gerry Mathisen Executive Administrator University of Houston System 4302 University Drive 128 ECullen Building Houston, TX 77204-6001 832-842-3446
Agenda: AGENDA
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING

DATE: Thursday, August 24, 2017

TIME: 3:00 p.m. and/or
immediately following Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

PLACE: Hilton University of Houston Hotel
Conrad Hilton Ballroom, Second Floor
4450 University Drive
Houston, Texas 77204


Chair: Tilman J. Fertitta
Vice Chair: Welcome W. Wilson, Jr.
Secretary: Spencer D. Armour, III


I. Board of Regents Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Open Forum

3. Swearing-in of New Student Regent - Neelesh C. Mutyala

4. Approval of Minutes:
- May 18, 2017, Board of Regents Meeting

Action: Approval

II. Board of Regents Items

5. Presentation by UH Faculty Senate President on affirming the value BOR-5
of shared governance in a time of strategic growth - University of
Houston

Action: Information

6. Legislative Update from the 85th Legislative Session - University of BOR-6
Houston System

Action: Information

7. Introduction of Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Research and BOR-7
Technology Transfer - University of Houston System/University of
Houston

Action: Information

III. Committee Reports Listing Consent Docket Items for Board Approval

All action items considered and unanimously approved by the Endowment Management
Committee, Item A; the Audit and Compliance Committee, Item B; the Academic and
Student Success Committee, Item C; the Facilities, Construction and Master Planning Committee, Item D; and the Finance and Administration Committee, Item E, held on
Thursday, August 24, 2017 are listed under each Committee Report as Consent Docket Agenda items requiring final Board approval unless otherwise noted.

Pursuant to Board By-Law 6.9, any regent may request that an individual item be removed from the Consent Docket Agenda and be considered by the full Board.

Item A - Endowment Management Committee Report - August 24, 2017

A. Approval is requested to liquidate an endowment from the UH System EM-A
Endowment Fund - University of Houston System

Action: Approval

Item B - Audit and Compliance Committee Report - August 24, 2017

B. Report on Long Range Internal Audit Plan for Fiscal Years 2018-2020 AUDIT-B
- University of Houston System

Action: Approval

Item C - Academic and Student Success Committee Report - August 24, 2017

C. Approval of Texas Public Education Grant Awarding Guidelines - A&SS-C
University of Houston System

Action: Approval

D. Approval of UH Academic Program Closures - University of Houston A&SS-D

Action: Approval

Item D - Facilities, Construction and Master Planning Committee - August 24, 2017

E. Approval is requested for the name change of the System-wide Art FCMP-E
Acquisition Committee (SWAAC) to the University of Houston
System-wide Public Art Committee - University of Houston System

Action: Approval

F. Approval is requested for appointment of Committee members and FCMP-F
appointment terms for the University of Houston System-wide
Public Art Committee (formerly System-wide Art Acquisition
Committee) - University of Houston System

Action: Approval

G. Approval is requested for revisions to the University of Houston FCMP-G
System-wide Public Art Committee Procedures Manual - University
of Houston System

Action: Approval

Item E - Finance and Administration Committee Report - August 24, 2017

H Approval is requested for the University of Houston System FY2018 F&A-H
Financial Plan and Budget - University of Houston System

Action: Approval

I. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to F&A-I
negotiate and execute contracts exceeding $1 million for the purchase
of goods or services, excluding construction contracts, at the University
of Houston System - University of Houston System

Action: Approval

J. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to F&A-J
negotiate and execute construction contracts exceeding $1 million for
projects at the University of Houston System - University of Houston
System

Action: Approval

K. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to F&A-K
negotiate and execute contracts for the design and construction of the
Quadrangle Replacement Housing Project at the University of Houston
- University of Houston

Action: Approval

IV. Committee Report Item(s) not Addressed in the Consent Docket but requiring
Final Board Approval

[No items were brought forward from the Committees requiring final Board approval.]

V. Board of Regents Items (cont'd)

8. Approval is requested for the appointment of the President of the BOR-8
University of Houston-Clear Lake campus - University of Houston
System

Action: Approval

9. Resolution in Appreciation - William A. Staples - University of BOR-9
Houston System

Action: Approval

10. Approval of Proposed Calendar of Dates for the FY2017-FY2018 BOR-10
UH System Board of Regents Committee/Board Meetings -
University of Houston System

Action: Approval

11. Approval of the Current Board of Regents Planner for FY2018 - BOR-11
University of Houston System

Action: Approval

12. Approval of Proposed Updates to Board of Regents Policies - BOR-12
University of Houston System

Action: Approval

13. Approval of Proposed Updates to Board of Regents Bylaws - BOR-13
University of Houston System

Action Approval

14. Election of 2017-2018 Officers for the UH System Board of Regents BOR-14

VI. Chancellor's Report: System Profile and Accomplishments

VII. Executive Session

1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters and/or
Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.071
Pre-litigation and Litigation Status Update
Other pending legal matters, updates, discussion and advice from General Counsel

2. Deliberations regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Sale or Value of Real
Property
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.072
Acquisition of an easement

3. Deliberation Regarding a Prospective Gift
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.073

4. Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation,
Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees
including but not limited to the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.074
Evaluation of the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors
Contract Extension of Chancellor

VIII. Report and Action from Executive Session

15. Approval is requested to negotiate and execute appointment/contracts for BOR-15
the Chancellor/President at the University of Houston System/University
of Houston - University of Houston System/University of Houston

Action: Approval

16. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate BOR-16
and execute contracts for the acquisition of an easement - University of
Houston-Downtown

Action: Approval


IX. Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Registrar filing requirements.

Gerry Mathisen


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Agency Name: University of Houston System
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 12:45 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Facilities, Construction and Master Planning Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: Hilton University of Houston Hotel, Conrad Hilton Ballroom, Second Floor, 4450 University Drive
City Location: Houston
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006668
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Gerry Mathisen Executive Administrator University of Houston System 4302 University Drive 128 ECullen Building Houston, TX 77204-6001 832-842-3446
Agenda: AGENDA

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION AND MASTER PLANNING
COMMITTEE MEETING

DATE: Thursday, August 24, 2017

TIME: 12:45 p.m. and/or
immediately following the Academic and Student Success Committee meeting

PLACE: Hilton University of Houston Hotel
Conrad Hilton Ballroom, Second Floor
4450 University Drive
Houston, Texas 77204


Chair: Welcome W. Wilson, Jr.
Vice Chair: Spencer D. Armour, III
Members: Beth Madison
Paula M. Mendoza
Neelesh C. Mutyala
Tilman J. Fertitta, Ex Officio


I. Facilities, Construction and Master Planning Committee

A. Call to Order

B. Approval of Committee Minutes
May 18, 2017, Facilities, Cons. and Master Planning Committee Meeting
Action: Approval

C. Approval is requested for the name change of the System-wide Art FCMP-C
Acquisition Committee (SWAAC) to the University of Houston
System-wide Public Art Committee - University of Houston System

Action: Approval

D. Approval is requested for appointment of Committee members and FCMP-D
appointment terms for the University of Houston System-wide Public
Art Committee (formerly System-wide Art Acquisition Committee) -
University of Houston System

Action: Approval

E. Approval is requested for the revisions to the University of Houston FCMP-E
System-wide Public Art Committee Procedures Manual - University of
Houston System

Action: Approval

F. Report on Capital Projects Update - University of Houston System FCMP-F

Action: Information

II. Executive Session

1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters and/or Contemplated
Litigation or Settlement Offers
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.071

2. Deliberations regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Sale or Value of Real Property
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.072

3. Deliberation Regarding a Prospective Gift
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.073

4. Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment,
Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees, including but not limited
to the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.074

III. Report and Action from Executive Session

IV. Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Registrar filing requirements.

Gerry Mathisen


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Agency Name: University of Houston System
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 10:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Audit and Compliance Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: Hilton University of Houston Hotel, Conrad Hilton Ballroom, Second Floor, 4450 University Drive
City Location: Houston
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006666
Submit Date: 08/18/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Gerry Mathisen Executive Administrator University of Houston System 4302 University Drive 128 ECullen Building Houston, TX 77204-6001 832-842-3446
Agenda: AGENDA

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE
COMMITTEE MEETING

DATE: Thursday, August 24, 2017

TIME: 10:00 a.m. and/or
immediately following Endowment Management Committee

PLACE: University of Houston
Hilton University of Houston Hotel
Conrad Hilton Ballroom, Second Floor
4450 University Drive
Houston, Texas 77204

Chair: Roger F. Welder
Vice Chair: Peter K. Taaffe
Members: Durga D. Agrawal
Paula M. Mendoza
Tilman J. Fertitta, Ex Officio

I. Audit and Compliance Committee

A. Call to Order

B. Approval of Committee Minutes
May 18, 2017, Audit and Compliance Committee Meeting

Action: Approval

C. Report on Long Range Internal Audit Plan for FY2018-2020 - AUDIT-C
University of Houston System

Action: Approval

D. Report on Audit and Compliance Committee Charter and Checklist - AUDIT-D
University of Houston System

Action: Approval

E. Report on Audit and Compliance Committee Planner - University of AUDIT-E
Houston System


Action: Approval

F. Report on Internal Audit Briefing Booklet including Audit Activity AUDIT-F
Outline/Audit Plan Status, Internal Audit Report - University of
Houston System

Action: Information

G. Report on Institutional Compliance Status Report for the Three AUDIT-G
Months ended June 30, 2017, and Annual Plan for FY2018 -
University of Houston System

Action: Information

II. Executive Session

1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters and/or
Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.071 and GOVERNMENT CODE 552.139

2. Deliberations regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Sale or Value of Real Property
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.072

3. Deliberation Regarding a Prospective Gift
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.073

4. Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation,
Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees
including but not limited to the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors.
TEXAS GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.074

III. Report and Action from Executive Session

IV. Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Registrar filing requirements.

Gerry Mathisen


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Agency Name: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 09:00 AM(Local Time)
Committee: Medical Care Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 701 West 51st St.(Department of Aging and Disability Services, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room)
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006435
Submit Date: 08/15/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Suzanna Carter, Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, 512-730-7423, suzanna.carter@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Agenda: AGENDA:

Medical Care Advisory Committee

August 24, 2017
9 a.m.

Meeting Site:
Department of Aging and Disability Services
John H. Winters Building
Public Hearing Room
701 West 51st St.
Austin, TX 78751


1. Opening comments: Gilbert Handal, M.D., Medical Care Advisory Committee Chair
2. Comments from the Associate Commissioner for Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, Jami Snyder, Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

3. Approval of June 15, 2017, meeting minutes (Vote required)

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

4. Texas Medicaid Fee-for-Service Access Monitoring Review Plan

State Medicaid programs must comply with federal rules at 42 C.F.R. §§ 447.203-204 intended to establish a standardized, transparent, data-driven process for states to document that fee-for-service provider payment rates are consistent with Social Security Act § 1902(a)(30)(A), 42 U.S.C.A. § 1396(a)(30)(A). This section of the Act requires states to have methods and procedures to assure payments to providers are "sufficient to enlist enough providers so that care and services are available under the plan at least to the extent that such care and services are available to the general population in the geographic area." In its initial plan submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in October 2016, HHSC indicated a follow-up plan in 2017 was necessary to address the requirement of rate comparisons and to present data pertaining to children with disabilities. HHSC presents a draft of the 2017 Texas Medicaid Fee-For-Service Access Monitoring Review Plan to the Committee as an informational item and is prepared to take questions the Committee has about the plan.

- Brian Dees, Senior Policy Advisor, Program and Policy Section, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, HHSC
- Michelle Long, Program Specialist, Medical and Social Services Division, HHSC

5. Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program Demonstration Years 7-8

HHSC proposes new rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 354, Subchapter D, Division 7, relating to DSRIP Program Demonstration Years 7-8, including §354.1691, relating to Definitions; §354.1693, relating to Regional Healthcare Partnerships (RHPs); §354.1695, relating to Participants; §354.1697, relating to RHP Plan Update; §354.1699, relating to RHP Plan Update Review; §354.1701, relating to RHP Plan Update Modifications; §354.1703, relating to Independent Assessor; §354.1705, relating to Categories; §354.1707, relating to Performer Valuations; §354.1709, relating to Category A Requirements for Performers; §354.1711, relating to Category B Requirements for Performers; §354.1713, relating to Category C Requirements for Performers; §354.1715, relating to Category D Requirements for Performers; §354.1717, relating to Uncompensated Care (UC) Hospital Requirements; §354.1719, relating to Disbursement of Funds; and §354.1721, relating to Remaining Funds for Demonstration Years 7-8; Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 11, §355.8205, relating to DSRIP for Demonstration Years 7-8; and §355.8206, relating to Funding for DSRIP Monitoring Program for Demonstration Years 7-8. On December 12, 2011, the CMS approved Texas's request for a new Medicaid demonstration waiver entitled "Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program" in accordance with section 1115 of the Social Security Act. The DSRIP program is one of the three main components of this waiver. The initial waiver was approved through September 30, 2016, and an initial extension was granted through December 31, 2017. HHSC has requested an additional 21 months that would extend the waiver through September 30, 2019. The framework for DSRIP payments is governed by the Program Funding and Mechanics (PFM) protocol that is referenced in the waiver's Special Terms and Conditions. HHSC developed the draft PFM protocol proposal for the requested additional 21 months (demonstration years 7-8) and submitted it to CMS on May 17, 2017. These proposed new rules closely mirror the PFM protocol proposal that HHSC submitted to CMS.

- John Scott, Director of Operations, Texas Healthcare Transformation Waiver, HHSC

6. Reimbursement Methodology for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists

HHSC proposes an amendment to TAC Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter J, Division 12, §355.8221 relating to Reimbursement Methodology for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.

The proposed amendment adds Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs) to the reimbursement methodology and adjusts the percentage payment for a supervised anesthesia service for both Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and AAs. CRNAs and AAs will be reimbursed the lesser of the CRNA's or AA's billed charges or 50 percent of the calculated payment for a supervised anesthesia service. For example, if the calculated payment for a supervised anesthesia service is $100, the payment to the CRNA or AA would be $50. Previously, both CRNAs and AAs were reimbursed at the lesser of billed charges or 92 percent of the solo physician's reimbursement. In Texas, CRNAs and AAs may not practice independently and must provide services under the supervision of a physician. There is an estimated fiscal impact for the proposed rule change. Additional rate adjustments related to anesthesia conversion factors are anticipated to be effective October 1, 2017.

- Megan Wolfe, Senior Rate Analyst, HHSC Rate Analysis

7. Reimbursement Methodology for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Specialized Services

HHSC proposes a new rule to TAC Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 355, Subchapter C, §355.315, relating to Reimbursement Methodology for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Specialized Services. Effective December 1, 2017, HHSC plans to implement an array of PASRR Specialized Services for Medicaid clients that reside in nursing facilities as required by the CMS under 42 C.F.R. §§ 483.100 to 483.138. This rule project proposes the reimbursement methodology for those services. HHSC will develop the payment rates for PASRR Specialized Services based upon rates for other programs that provide similar services. If payment rates are not available from other programs that provide similar services, payment rates will be determined using a pro forma approach.

- Victor Perez, Director, HHSC Rate Analysis

8. Amendments to Disallowance Provisions in Directed Payment General Provisions

HHSC proposes amendments to TAC Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter O, §353.1301, relating to General Provisions. In March of 2017, HHSC adopted a series of rules governing delivery system and provider payment initiatives through Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs). These initiatives are, generally, funded through intergovernmental transfers (IGTs) from local governmental entities. Given that these programs are not funded with state general revenue, HHSC must ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that no state dollars are at risk through the operation of these programs. A disallowance by CMS is one potential risk to general revenue, unless HHSC can ensure that funds from another source are available.

Section 353.1301(j) describes the procedure HHSC would use in the case of a disallowance. The rule delineates between a disallowance for impermissible provider-related donations and all other disallowances. At present, if there is a disallowance for impermissible provider-related donations, the rule requires HHSC to recover the disallowed amount from transferring governmental entities responsible for the non-federal share of the disallowed payments. If there is a disallowance for reasons other than an impermissible provider-related donation, HHSC reserves the right to recoup the disallowed amount from MCOs, providers, or governmental entities.

In an effort to provide HHSC more flexibility when determining the appropriate entity from which to recoup, HHSC proposes to amend §353.1301 to remove the requirement that it recover only from governmental entities in the case of a disallowance for impermissible provider-related donations. Instead, HHSC will reserve the right to recoup from MCOs, providers, or governmental entities in any
disallowance. In order to ensure that there is no risk to general revenue, to the greatest extent possible, HHSC will require that if a recoupment for a disallowance results in a subsequent disallowance, the entity that HHSC initially recouped against will face a recoupment for the subsequent disallowance.

In addition, HHSC will clarify the heading for §353.1301(k) by changing the name from "Recoupment" to "Overpayment."

- Charles Greenberg, Director of Policy, Office of Chief Counsel, HHSC

9. Amendments to Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program
HHSC proposes amendments to TAC Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 353, Subchapter O, §353.1305, relating to the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program.
In March of 2017, HHSC adopted rules governing a provider payment initiative through Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) called the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program (UHRIP) (42 TexReg 13). Under the UHRIP initiative, a service delivery area (SDA) may apply to receive an increase in certain hospital rates which would vary by class of hospital. Although UHRIP was supposed to begin in September 2017 and be available to any SDA, operational issues necessitated a delay. Such issues included lack of readiness by MCOs, lack of program understanding among providers, and incomplete approvals from the CMS. HHSC proposes to amend the UHRIP rules in three ways.

First, HHSC proposes to amend §353.1305(b)(7) and (8), the definitions of "rural private hospital" and "rural public hospital" to be consistent with a revised definition of "rural hospital" that was adopted earlier this year in §355.8052 (relating to Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement). The definitions in this rule would now refer to the definition of "rural hospital" in §355.8052.

Second, HHSC proposes to add §353.1305(k) which would allow for a limited December 1, 2017, entry into UHRIP for a subset of SDAs. Specifically, if HHSC received an approval from CMS for any particular SDA by April 15, 2017, that SDA would be able to participate in UHRIP for dates of service beginning December 1, 2017.

Third, HHSC standardizes references to SDAs throughout the section.

- Selvadas Govind, Director for Hospitals, HHSC Rate Analysis

ACTION ITEMS:

10. Nursing Facility Applications and Informal Reviews

The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) proposes to amend TAC Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 19, Subchapter C, §19.212, relating to Time Periods for Processing License Applications; and Subchapter X, §19.2322, relating to Medicaid Bed Allocation Requirements.

The proposed amendments clarify the deadline for HHSC to receive a nursing facility license application. The proposed amendments also allow HHSC to pend an application for up to six months to allow an applicant to comply with licensure requirements. The proposed amendments further enable HHSC to pend an application for renewal if the facility is subject to a proposed denial or pending licensure revocation.

In addition, the proposed amendments also allow an existing nursing facility to request an informal review when the nursing facility has been denied an increase in Medicaid bed allocations or was subject to decertification or de-allocation of Medicaid beds.

- Bobby Schmidt, Manager, DADS Regulatory Services

11. Public comment

12. Proposed next meeting: November 16, 2017, at 9 a.m.

13. Adjourn

Public comment may be taken on any agenda item.

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Suzanna Carter, Committee Coordinator, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department, 512-730-7423, suzanna.carter@hhsc.state.tx.us.

This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting.

People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Carter at 512-730-7423 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.


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Agency Name: Texas School for the Deaf
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 02:30 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Governing Board Meeting
Status: Cancelled
Street Location: Multipurpose Room of the Ford CTE Building, 1102 South Congress Ave.
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006532
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Beth Polo, Board Liaison 512-462-5404
Agenda: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Deaf shall be held on August 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. or immediately following the adjournment of the Policy Meeting, Multipurpose Room of the Ford CTE Building, 1102 South Congress Ave, Austin, Texas.

If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice):

AGENDA

1. Call to Order Announce the Presence of a Quorum

2. Call Roll of Board Members (Beth Polo)

3. Superintendent Summative Evaluation for 2016-2017 (Eric Hogue)

4. Establish Superintendent Salary for FY2018 (Justin Wedel)


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Agency Name: Texas School for the Deaf
Date of Meeting: 08/24/2017
Time of Meeting: 02:00 PM(Local Time)
Committee: Policy Committee
Status: Cancelled
Street Location: Multipurpose Room of the Ford CTE Building, 1102 South Congress Ave.
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2017006527
Submit Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Beth Polo, Board Liaison 512-462-5404
Agenda: 1. Call to Order

2. April 7, 2017 Meeting Minutes (Sha Cowan)

3. Board Policies (Sha Cowan)

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