Texas state agency meeting notices

Agency Name: University Interscholastic League
Date of Meeting: 10/05/2008
Time of Meeting: 9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee: Medical Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1900 University Ave.
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007891
Submit Date: 09/25/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Mark Cousins
Agenda:
A. Quorum Determination
B. Adoption of Meeting Rules
C. Adoption of Agenda
D. Statement of Committee Purpose

EXECUTIVE SESSION (E)
An executive session will be announced at this time pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act of the Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, Section 551-071. The Medical Advisory Committee may consider pending and contemplated litigation. No other items of the business of the UIL will be considered during the executive session.

PUBLIC HEARING (AA-BB)
AA. Scheduled Speakers
BB. Unscheduled Speakers

BUSINESS MEETING (Continued, F-O)
F. Steroid Update
G. Legislative Update
H. National Federation Sports Medicine Committee Update
I. Injury Update
J. Medical History & Pre Participation Physical Examination Form
K. TEA Pilot Screening Program
L. UIL Medical Advisory Committee Survey
M. Lightning Safety
N. Correspondence
O. Sub-committee Reports

NEW BUSINESS (P)


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Agency Name: Office of the Governor
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 3:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee: Governor's Commission for Women
Status: Active
Street Location: 1434 Centre Place Drive
City Location: Denton
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007914
Submit Date: 09/26/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Lesley Guthrie Executive Director Governor's Commission for Women lguthrie@governor.state.tx.us 512-475-2615 www.governor.state.tx.us/women
Agenda:
I. Meeting Convenes
II. Welcome
III. Divide into Subcommittees
IV. Subcommittee reports and Discussion
V. Closing Remarks
VI. Meeting adjourns

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Agency Name: State Employee Charitable Campaign
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 12:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee: Denton Area #29 LEC
Status: Active
Street Location: 625 Dallas Drive, Suite 525
City Location: Denton
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007858
Submit Date: 09/23/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Stephanie Guidry, stephanie.guidry@uwtexas.org
Agenda:
Welcome: Jack Becker, Chair

Discussion Items:

1. Review August Minutes and discuss Champion Donor event

2. Jodi to give campaign update

3. Any issues that need to be addressed

4. How the new agencies are doing

5. Any upcoming events that need to be added to calendar (Please bring the dates of all your scheduled events.)


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Agency Name: Texas Growth Fund c/o TGF Management Corporation
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 11:15:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007908
Submit Date: 09/26/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Janet Waldeier, 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 2900, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 322-3100
Agenda:
A G E N D A
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
of the Texas Growth Fund
October 6, 2008


1. Review and approve minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on May 7, 2008.

2. Review and approve invoices from Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. for services rendered and disbursements and other services and authorize Transfer Notices for same.

3. Review and approve Audit Committee Charter as revised and adopted by the Audit Committee on May 7, 2008.

4. Review engagement letter from Deloitte & Touche LLP to perform an audit of the 2008 year-end financial statements as approved by the Audit Committee and authorize Transfer Notices for same.

5. Consider authorizing the Chairman to approve the terms and conditions of the renewal of the directors and officers/errors and omissions insurance policy that expires January 1, 2009, or a new policy if appropriate, and to authorize Transfer Notices for same.

6. Such other matters as may come before the Board of Trustees.


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Agency Name: Texas Growth Fund c/o TGF Management Corporation
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 9:45:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee: Audit Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007907
Submit Date: 09/26/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Janet Waldeier, 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 2900, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 322-3100
Agenda:
A G E N D A
Special Meeting of the
Audit Committee of the Texas Growth Fund
October 6, 2008


1. Review and approve minutes of the Special Meeting of the Audit Committee held on May 7, 2008.

2. Review and approve engagement letter from Deloitte & Touche LLP to perform an audit of the 2008 year-end financial statements and submit to the Board of Trustees for authorization of Transfer Notices.

3. Such other matters as may come before the Committee.


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Agency Name: Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 1:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee: Grantee Advisory Committee Meeting
Status: Active
Street Location: 1102 South Shoreline Boulevard
City Location: Corpus Christi
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007870
Submit Date: 09/24/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Charles Caldwell, ABTPA Interim Director (512) 374-5101
Agenda:
Item I. Call to Order and Introductions, Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting: Lt. Jason Hartgraves, GAC Committee Chair.

Item II. Fiscal Year 2009 ABTPA Annual Conference, June 2009, Houston, Texas: Lt. Lofton Harrison, Harris County Auto Theft Division.

Item III. Report Form for Statewide Grant Programs: Ms. Jan Gregg, ABTPA Grant Assistant.

Item IV. Regional Activities of ABTPA Grantees: Mr. Charles Caldwell, ABTPA Interim Director.

Item V. Legislative Overview of the 81st Legislative Session Including Submission of LAR and Responsibility of ABTPA Grantees: Mr. Charles Caldwell, ABTPA Interim Director.

Item VI. Additional Revenue for ABTPA Program and Request for Proposals (RFP) on Supplemental Funding for Fiscal Year 2009. Mr. Charles Caldwell, ABTPA Interim Director.

Item VII. Establishing an ABTPA Task Force Award: Mr. Charles Caldwell, ABTPA Interim Director.

Item VIII. International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) Conference, August 3-7, 2008, Sydney, Australia: Lt. Tommy Hansen, Galveston County Auto Crimes Task Force.

Item IX. Update on Activities With Customs and Border Protection Concerning Port Inspections: Lt. Tommy Hansen, Galveston County Auto Crimes Task Force.

Item X. Public Comment.

Item XI. Adjournment.


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Agency Name: Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee: Fire Fighter Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1700 N. Congress Ave., Room 170, Stephen F. Austin Bldg.
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007492
Submit Date: 09/10/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Contact Deborah Cowan at deborah.cowan@tcfp.state.tx.us or (512) 936-3813
Agenda:
FIRE FIGHTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
October 6, 2008, 10:00 A.M.
Stephen F. Austin Bldg. 1700 N. Congress, Room 170, Austin, Texas




The Fire Fighter Advisory Committee will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on any of the following agenda items:


1. Roll call 10:00 a.m.

2. Adoption of the June 6, 2008 Fire Fighter Advisory Committee meeting minutes.

3. Report from the Curriculum and Testing Committee with discussion and possible action to include additions to the Fire Officer Reference list.

1. Haz Mat Ad Hoc members
2. IFSAC Site Visit Update
3. Online Testing Update

4. Discussion and possible recommendation regarding proposed rule changes to 37 TAC, Chapter 421, Standards for Certification including, but not limited to §421.5 (11), Definitions.
5. Discussion and possible recommendation regarding proposed rule changes to 37 TAC, Chapter 435, Fire Fighter Safety including, but not limited to §435.1, Protective Clothing.

6. Discussion and possible recommendation regarding proposed rule changes to 37 TAC regarding
Chapter 445, Administrative Inspections and Penalties, including but not limited to §445.9, Minor Violations.

7. New matters presented by the committee members and the public to be considered for placement on a future agenda.

8. Discussion and possible recommendations concerning the providing of input to the NFPA Standard revision process.

9. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, agenda items, and locations.

10. Adjourn meeting.


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Agency Name: University Interscholastic League
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 8:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee: Waiver Review Board
Status: Active
Street Location: 1701 Manor Rd.
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008008019
Submit Date: 10/01/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Eddie Wolski
Agenda:
A. Quorum Determination
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Adoption of Minutes
D. Announcements

EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS AND OPEN MEETINGS (AA-HH)

At this point on the agenda, the Board will conduct evidentiary hearings, pursuant to Subchapter H of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules on the matters listed below. Individuals who are offering evidence for consideration by the Board are asked to make their presentations as brief as possible. After the close of the evidentiary hearing, the Board will consider whether to go into open meeting for decisions or postpone the date for decisions.
When the Board decides to go into open meeting for final decision the Board will hear arguments but no new evidence may be presented. At the close of arguments, the Committee may go into closed deliberations if all persons present and having rights under the Texas Open Meeting Act, Article 6252-17, Vernon's Annotated Civil statutes, agree to waive their rights. In such closed deliberations, no person other than Board members who are not involved in the cases may be present. If any person makes a timely objection under the Texas Open Meetings Act to closed deliberations, the Board's deliberations will remain open to the public.

AA. Request for a waiver of the Parent Residence Rule by a student representing Westlake High School in Austin, Texas. #PR08-0624-041
BB. Request for a waiver of the Parent Residence Rule by a student representing Travis High School in Austin, Texas. #PR08-0723-059
CC. Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by a student representing Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School in Ben Bolt, Texas. #FY08-0815-109
DD. Request for a waiver of the Parent Residence Rule by a student representing Wimberley High School in Wimberley, Texas. #PR08-0828-180
Break for Lunch
EE. Request for a waiver of the Parent Residence Rule by a student representing Copperas Cove High School in Copperas Cove, Texas. #PR08-0902-195
FF. Request for a waiver of the Parent Residence Rule by a student representing North Lamar High School in Paris, Texas. #PR08-0827-159
GG. Request for a waiver of the Parent Residence Rule by a student representing San Marcos High School in San Marcos, Texas. #PR08-0903-203
HH. Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by a student representing Manor High School in Manor, Texas. #FY08-0910-220

An executive session may be announced at any time by the Chairman so that, pursuant to the Texas Open Meeting Act, Article 6252-17, Vernon's Annotated Revised Civil Statutes, the Waiver Review Board may consider pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or matters where the duty of the UIL Legal Counsel, pursuant the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the Act. No other items of business of the Waiver Review Board will be considered during such time.

BUSINESS MEETING (CONTINUED - E)
E. Adjournment



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Agency Name: Texas Residential Construction Commission
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 12:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 311 E. 14th St., Suite 200
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007927
Submit Date: 09/26/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Jordy Keith, 512-463-1040
Agenda:
If you require auxiliary aids, services or materials in an alternate format, please contact the Texas Residential Construction Commission at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting date. Phone: (512) 463-1040, FAX: (512) 463-9507, E-MAIL: jordy.keith@trcc.state.tx.us. TDD Relay Texas: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-TX (for TDD).

A. Call to Order, Roll Call and Certification of a Quorum.

B. Public Comment.

C. Executive Management and Operations Reports.

D. Discussion and possible action on matters pending before the Audit/Finance Subcommittee Meeting:
I. Approval of Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Financial Report;
II. Approval of the Internal Audit of the Investigation/Enforcement Section;
III. Approval of the Internal Audit Follow-Up of the Internal Audit of the Complaint/Ombudsman Section; and
IV. Approval of the Internal Auditor s Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2008.

E. Discussion and possible action on matters pending before the County Inspection Subcommittee:
I. Approval of Implementation of County Inspection Program; and
II. Approval of action related to applicability of the International Residential Code amendments.

F. Discussion and possible action on matters pending before the Educational Outreach/Publication Review Subcommittee Meeting:
I. Approval of Fiscal Year 2009 Educational Outreach Plan; and
II. Approval of the commission s outreach plans for those impacted by Hurricane Ike.

G. Discussion and possible action on the adoption of 10 TAC 305.41 pertaining to motions for rehearing.

H. Discussion and possible action on the publication of amendments to the rules relating to the state inspection process in 10 TAC, Chapter 313, specifically including sections 313.16 and 313.20.

I. Discussion and possible action on operational improvements and matters of policy, specifically related to issues raised during the Sunset Commission public hearing on September 23, 2008.

J. Discussion and possible action to adopt fees related to the inspection process including the filing of an appeal and inspection fees under commission rule 10 TAC §300.6, and the possible amendment of §300.6.

K. Discussion and possible action related to the actions of the Warranties and Standards Advisory Committee and discussion and possible action on the proposed review of 10 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §§304.1-304.100, related to the statutory minimum warranties and building and performance standards.

L. Recess into Closed or Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, sections 551.071(a) and (b) and 551.074 the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes:

I. Litigation and Legal Matters, Section 551.071(a) concerning pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer.
a. Shakers Construction and Remodeling and Sharon Reneau, TRCC Docket No. 2006-06-1065, Agreed Order (AO).
b. Heirloom Homes and Linda Griesenbeck, TRCC Docket No. 2008-05-1972, AO.
c. Allen Bennett, doing business as Bennett Homes, TRCC Docket No. 2008-08-2133, AO.
d. Washington County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. and Marjorie Wilke-Baker, TRCC Docket No. 2008-08-2148, AO.
e. M & E Contractors, Inc. and Guadalupe Mendoza, TRCC Docket No. 2008-08-2149, AO.
f. Cameron Custom Homes, Inc. and Royce Cameron, TRCC Docket No. 2008-08-2153, AO.
g. York Construction and Robby C. York, TRCC Docket No. 2008-09-2162, AO.
h. Jack Provost, Jr. Home Builders and Jack Provost, Jr., TRCC Docket No. 2008-09-2171, AO.
i. SHDC, Inc. and Christy McLaughlin, TRCC Docket No. 2008-09-2180, AO.
j. Update: Elodia Salinas d/b/a Nena Salinas Quality Homes v. Texas Residential Construction Commission; Brandon Bridwell and Startex Services, L.L.C. v. Texas Residential Construction Commission; Cockrum Custom Homes, Ltd. and Bradley Cockrum vs. Texas Residential Construction Commission; and TRCC vs. Synectix Firsthomes, Inc. and Daniel Leonard Caldwell.

II. Personnel Matters, Section 551.074, including but not limited to a discussion related to the duties, responsibilities, performance and salary of the Executive Director and General Counsel.

III. Section 551.071(b) All Matters identified in this agenda 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.
M. Reconvene in open meeting and possibly take action on matters discussed in executive session.

N. Discussion and possible action on matters pending before the Performance Review Subcommittee Meeting:
I. Personal matters including the duties, responsibilities, performance and salary of the executive director; and
II. Personal matters including the duties, responsibilities, performance and salary of the general counsel.

O. Discussion of future meeting dates and times.

P. Adjournment.


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Agency Name: Texas Residential Construction Commission
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 9:45:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee: Educational Outreach/Publication Review Subcommittee
Status: Active
Street Location: 311 E. 14th St., Suite 200
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007920
Submit Date: 09/26/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Jordy Keith, 512-463-1040
Agenda:
If you require auxiliary aids, services or materials in an alternate format, please contact the Texas Residential Construction Commission at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting date. Phone: (512) 463-1040, FAX: (512) 463-9507, E-MAIL: jordy.keith@trcc.state.tx.us. TDD Relay Texas: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-TX (for TDD).

A. Call to Order. Roll call and certification of a quorum.

B. Approval of the minutes from the last Educational Outreach/Publications Subcommittee meeting.

C. Review, discussion and possible action regarding the commission s outreach plans for Fiscal Year 2009.

D. Review, discussion and possible action regarding the commission s outreach plans for those impacted by Hurricane Ike.

E. Report on ongoing and concluded outreach activities of the commission.

F. Adjournment.


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Agency Name: Texas Residential Construction Commission
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 11:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee: Finance/Audit Subcommittee
Status: Active
Street Location: 311 E. 14th St., Suite 200
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007925
Submit Date: 09/26/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Jordy Keith, 512-463-1040
Agenda:
If you require auxiliary aids, services or materials in an alternate format, please contact the Texas Residential Construction Commission at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting date. Phone: (512) 463-1040, FAX: (512) 463-9507, E-MAIL: jordy.keith@trcc.state.tx.us. TDD Relay Texas: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-TX (for TDD).

A. Call to Order.
I. Roll Call and Certification of a Quorum.
II. Approval of Minutes from last meeting of the subcommittee.

B. Discussion and possible action on the Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Financial Report.

C. Discussion and possible action on the internal audit of the
Investigation/Enforcement section.

D. Discussion and possible action on the follow up review to the internal audit of the Complaint/Ombudsman section.

E. Discussion and possible action on the internal auditor s Annual Report for fiscal year 2008.

F. Report on the fiscal activities and financial position of the commission.

G. Adjournment.





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Agency Name: Texas Residential Construction Commission
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 10:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee: County Inspections Subcommittee
Status: Active
Street Location: 311 E. 14th St., Suite 200
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007922
Submit Date: 09/26/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Jordy Keith, 512-463-1040
Agenda:
If you require auxiliary aids, services or materials in an alternate format, please contact the Texas Residential Construction Commission at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting date. Phone: (512) 463-1040, FAX: (512) 463-9507, E-MAIL: jordy.keith@trcc.state.tx.us. TDD Relay Texas: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-TX (for TDD).

A. Call to Order. Roll Call and Certification of Quorum.

B. Approval of Minutes from the September 4, 2008, County Inspection Subcommittee meeting.

C. Discussion and possible action on implementation of the county inspection program.

D. Discussion and possible action related to review of applicability of International Residential Code amendments to County Inspections.

E. Adjournment.


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Agency Name: Texas Residential Construction Commission
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee: Performance Review Subcommittee
Status: Active
Street Location: 311 E. 14th St., Suite 200
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007926
Submit Date: 09/26/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Jordy Keith, 512-463-1040
Agenda:
If you require auxiliary aids, services or materials in an alternate format, please contact the Texas Residential Construction Commission at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting date. Phone: (512) 463-1040, FAX: (512) 463-9507, E-MAIL: jordy.keith@trcc.state.tx.us. TDD Relay Texas: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice), 1-800-TX (for TDD).

A. Call to order, roll call and certification of a quorum.

B. Approval of minutes from prior meetings.

C. Recess into closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071(b) and 551.074 the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes:

I. Personnel matters, Section 551.074, including but not limited to a discussion related to the duties, responsibilities, performance and salary of the executive director and general counsel.

II. Section 551.071(b), all matters identified in this agenda 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.

D. Reconvene in open session to take action on matters discussed in closed session, if necessary.

E. Discussion and possible action on the performance reviews of the executive director and the general counsel.

F. Adjournment.


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Agency Name: Tarrant Appraisal District
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 8:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 2500 Handley Ederville Rd
City Location: Fort Worth
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007816
Submit Date: 09/22/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Linda G. Smith, 2500 Handley Ederville Road, Fort Worth, TX 76118-6909, Ph 817-284-8884, Email lsmith@tad.org
Agenda:

1) Call to order;

2) Board shall convene, deliberate, act and adjourn only when a quorum is present.
However, meetings may be recessed and continued from day to day as necessary for panels of the Board to hear protests and motions;

3) The Board may hear protests and motions in panels of not fewer than three members;

4) Order changes to the appraisal roll(s);

5) Determine protests and motions;

6) Old business/new business

7) Adjourn.



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Agency Name: North Central Texas Council of Governments
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 1:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee: Criminal Justice Policy Development Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 616 Six Flags Drive
City Location: Arlington
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008008028
Submit Date: 10/02/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Kelly Schmidt, Criminal Justice Specialist 817-608-2383
Agenda:
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Criminal Justice Policy Development Committee
FUNDING ALLOCATION SUBCOMMITTEE


AGENDA
I. WELCOME
II. SUBCOMMITTEE MISSION
III. DISCUSSION OF ALLOCATION CRITERIA
IV. ADJOURN








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Agency Name: Brazos Valley Council of Governments
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 1:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee: Homeland Security Advisory Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 3991 E. 29th Street
City Location: Bryan
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007969
Submit Date: 09/30/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: lmcguill@bvcog.org
Agenda:

1. Call to order

2. Introductions

3. Approval of the minutes of the last meeting (July 23, 2008) action item

4. Bioterrorism Update Rebecca Hill

5. Citizen Corps/ CERT Update Rick Dysart

6. Report on 7.28.08 Train Derailment in City of Brenham Ricky Boeker and Glen Fowler

7. Discussion regarding Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Tom Cagley, State of Texas discussion item

8. Brazos Valley Wide Area Communication System (BVWACS) Update Ron Mayworm (possible action item)

9. Update regarding Strategic Planning Session held August 19th Ron Mayworm

10. Discussion regarding FY 08 grant funding possible action item

11. Consider for approval projects to be funded with FY 08 SHSGP funding (this is an action item and will be forwarded to the BVCOG Board of Directors for approval)

12. Open Discussion

a. Dave Grossman Seminar August 11th
b. Brazos Valley Child Abduction Response Plan

13. Future HSAC meetings

November 20, 2008 @ 2:00 PM


14. Adjourn





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Agency Name: San Antonio River Authority
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 12:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee: FISCAL COMMITTEE
Status: Active
Street Location: 100 E. GUENTHER STREET
City Location: SAN ANTONIO
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007975
Submit Date: 09/30/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: SUZANNE B. SCOTT
Agenda:
STATE OF TEXAS § NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING
COUNTIES OF BEXAR, § SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY
WILSON, KARNES § FISCAL COMMITTEE MEETING
AND GOLIAD §

TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Fiscal Committee of the Board of Directors of the SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday, October 6th, 2008, in the Boardroom of the San Antonio River Authority, 100 East Guenther Street, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The following subjects may be considered, presented, discussed and acted upon at said meeting:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM

5. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS

6. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

8. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FINAL AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008

9. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM

10. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION BY THE FISCAL COMMITTEE

11. GENERAL MANAGER S REPORT

12. NEXT MEETING DATE

13. ADJOURN


SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY
General Statements
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking is located at 100 E. Guenther. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired must be received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or, to arrange for special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the Receptionist at 210-227-1373.

The Board of Directors Fiscal Committee of the San Antonio River Authority may discuss and/or take action on any item listed in this notice while convened in open session. The Board of Directors Fiscal Committee of the San Antonio River Authority may also meet in Executive Session, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any item listed in this notice.


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Agency Name: San Antonio River Authority
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Status: Active
Street Location: 100 E. GUENTHER STREET
City Location: SAN ANTONIO
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007974
Submit Date: 09/30/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: SUZANNE B. SCOTT
Agenda:
STATE OF TEXAS §
NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING
COUNTIES OF BEXAR, §
SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY
WILSON, KARNES §
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
AND GOLIAD §

TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2008, in the Boardroom of the San Antonio River Authority, 100 East Guenther Street, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The following subjects may be considered, presented, discussed and acted upon at said meeting:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM

5. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS

6. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

8. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY S QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

9. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE UPDATE AND REORGANIZATION OF THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY BYLAWS, EXECUTIVE OFFICE, AND SELECT OTHER POLICIES

10. DISCUSSION OF AGENDAQUICK SOFTWARE-GENERATED AGENDAS AND MINUTES

11. ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION

12. GENERAL MANAGER S REPORT

13. NEXT MEETING

14. ADJOURN


SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY
General Statements
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking is located at 100 E. Guenther. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired must be received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or, to arrange for special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the Receptionist at 210-227-1373.
The Board of Directors Executive Committee of the San Antonio River Authority may discuss and/or take action on any item listed in this notice while convened in open session. The Board of Directors Executive Committee of the San Antonio River Authority may also meet in Executive Session, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item listed in this notice.


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Agency Name: Aqua Water Supply Corporation
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 7:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 415 Old Austin Highway
City Location: Bastrop
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008008021
Submit Date: 10/01/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Carol Kostelka, Executive Assistant Aqua WSC, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, TX 78602 512-303-3943, ext. 118
Agenda:
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Aqua Water Supply Corporation will meet for purposes of conducting a regular monthly board meeting in the Corporation Office at 415 Old Austin Highway, Bastrop, Texas, at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, October 6, 2008. The Board reserves the right to act on any information items. Items to be presented are as follows:
AGENDA
(1) Call to Order
(2) The next Board of Directors meeting will be Monday, November 3, 2008
(3) Approval of the minutes of the September 8, 2008 board meeting
(4) Approval of the minutes of the September 24, 2008 special board meeting
(5) Approval of the bills as they have been paid
(6) Review of the financial statement
(7) Board member comments
(8) Member communication limit 3 minutes each
(9) Manager s Report
(10) Discuss and take action on providing water service to the proposed Elgin Country Acres subdivision as requested by Alexis Dick and Nancy Hermanson
(11) Discuss and take action on leasing space adjacent to Aqua s Elgin East elevated storage tank to Bastrop County for an emergency services communications tower
(12) Presentation and discussion of operating budget for FY 2009
(13) Presentation and discussion of increasing the water Capital Replacement Fee (System Development Fee)
(14) Presentation and discussion of increasing the wastewater volume charge for FY 2009
(15) General Counsel s Report
(16) Executive Session under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, for purposes of consultations with Aqua s general counsel on (i) pending and threatened litigation, and matters pending at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: a) Aqua Water Supply Corporation v. J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc., Ferguson Waterworks Municipal Pipe, and Herschap Backhoe and Ditching, Inc.; and (ii) any other matter where the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas require a private consultation with an attorney, including but not limited to: a) Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District groundwater well permits and applications, including but not limited to, discussion of a Motion for Rehearing on Aqua s denied permits and possible appeal; b) Protest of well permit applications filed with the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District by Blue Water Systems LP; and c) any matter discussed on the agenda
(17) Discuss and take action on any matter discussed in Executive Session
(18) Discuss and take action to authorize appeal of Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District s denial of Aqua s groundwater permits
(19) Executive Session under Texas Government Code, Section 551.072, for purposes of deliberating real property
(20) Discuss and take action on purchases of real property
(21) Executive Session under Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, for purposes of discussing personnel matters
(22) Discuss and take action on any matter discussed in Executive Session
(23) Any other business that may properly come before the board for action
(24) Adjourn
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Agency Name: Aqua Water Supply Corporation
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 7:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 415 Old Austin Highway
City Location: Bastrop
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008008073
Submit Date: 10/03/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Carol Kostelka, Executive Assistant Aqua WSC, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, TX 78602 512-303-3943, ext. 118
Agenda:
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Aqua Water Supply Corporation will meet for purposes of conducting a regular monthly board meeting in the Corporation Office at 415 Old Austin Highway, Bastrop, Texas, at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, October 6, 2008. The Board reserves the right to act on any information items. Items to be presented are as follows:
AGENDA-REVISED
(1) Call to Order
(2) The next Board of Directors meeting will be Monday, November 3, 2008
(3) Approval of the minutes of the September 8, 2008 board meeting
(4) Approval of the minutes of the September 24, 2008 special board meeting
(5) Approval of the bills as they have been paid
(6) Review of the financial statement
(7) Board member comments
(8) Member communication limit 3 minutes each
(9) Manager s Report
(10) Discuss and take action on providing water service to the proposed Elgin Country Acres subdivision as requested by Alexis Dick and Nancy Hermanson
(11) Discuss and take action on leasing space adjacent to Aqua s Elgin East elevated storage tank to Bastrop County for an emergency services communications tower
(12) Presentation and discussion of increasing the wastewater volume charge for FY 2009
(13) Discuss and take action on authorization for retention of firm to assist with media and dissemination of information
(14) General Counsel s Report
(15) Executive Session under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, for purposes of consultations with Aqua s general counsel on (i) pending and threatened litigation, and matters pending at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: a) Aqua Water Supply Corporation v. J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc., Ferguson Waterworks Municipal Pipe, and Herschap Backhoe and Ditching, Inc.; b) pertaining to Aqua s Stony Point Wastewater Treatment Plant including but not limited to a mechanic s lien; c) Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District groundwater well permits and applications, including but not limited to, discussion of a Motion for Rehearing on Aqua s denied permits and possible appeal; and d) Protest of well permit applications filed with the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District by Blue Water Systems LP; and (ii) any other matter where the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas require a private consultation with an attorney, including but not limited to, any matter discussed on the agenda
(16) Discuss and take action to ratify filing of Motion for Rehearing and authorize appeal of Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District s denial of Aqua s groundwater permits
(17) Discuss and take action on any matter discussed in Executive Session
(18) Executive Session under Texas Government Code, Section 551.072, for purposes of deliberating real property
(19) Discuss and take action on purchases of real property
(20) Executive Session under Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, for purposes of discussing personnel matters
(21) Discuss and take action on any matter discussed in Executive Session
(22) Any other business that may properly come before the board for action
(23) Adjourn
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Agency Name: Edwards Aquifer Authority
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 12:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee: Executive Committee
Status: Active
Street Location: 1615 N. St. Mary's
City Location: San Antonio
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008008042
Submit Date: 10/02/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Jennifer Esparza; 1615 N. St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX 78215; (800) 292-1047
Agenda:
1. Public Comment.
2. Receive report from Mr. Robert Potts, Authority consultant on groundwater policy, concerning the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program (RIP).
3. Consider and take action on staff recommendation to approve a Joint Funding Agreement between the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for technical support of the Recovery Implementation Program (RIP) for a total amount of $84,100, of which the Authority s contribution will not exceed $50,000, for the period October 15, 2008, through September 30, 2009, and authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement.
4. Consider and take action on staff recommendation to approve funding in the amount of $25,000 for the Authority s 2009 contribution to the Recovery Implementation Program for support of the Program Manager and associated expenses.
5. Consider and take action on staff recommendation to adopt the Authority s 2009-2011 Strategic Plan.
6. Closed session.
The Board of Directors of the Edwards Aquifer Authority may go into a closed session under the authority of the Government Code, Chapter 551, Texas Open Meetings Act, to discuss:

1. Consultation with Attorney - Pending Litigation (§ 551.071)
1.1 Active Litigation:
1.1.1 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority v. Royal Crest Homes, No. 89-0381 (22nd Dist. Ct., Hays County, Tex. June 15, 1989, filed).
1.1.2 Chemical Lime, Ltd. v. Edwards Aquifer Authority, No. C2004-115A (22nd Dist. Ct., Comal County, Tex. Jan. 22, 2004, filed).
1.1.3 Bragg v. Edwards Aquifer Authority, No. 06-11-18170-CV (38th Jud. Dist., Medina County, Tex. filed Nov. 21, 2006).
1.1.4 Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Chemical Lime, Ltd., No. 06-0911 (Tex. January 25, 2008, pet. granted).
1.1.5 Edwards Aquifer Auth. v. Day, --- S.W.3d ----, 2008 WL 4056321 (Tex. App. San Antonio Sept. 11, 2008, mot. for r hrg denied).
1.1.6 A & S Ranch, Ltd. v. Horton v. Edwards Aquifer Authority, No. 07-03-25684-CV (38th Dist. Ct., Uvalde County, Tex. Oct. 10, 2007, third-party claims filed).
1.1.7 Willoughby v. Edwards Aquifer Authority, No. 07-03-25690-CV (38th Dist. Ct., Uvalde County, Tex. Mar. 9, 2007, filed).
1.1.8 Bragg v. Edwards Aquifer Authority, No. 08-50584 (5th Cir. June 12, 2008, filed).



1.2 Active Litigation: Enforcement
1.2.1 Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Day, No. 2008-CI-03611 (73rd Dist. Ct., Bexar County, Tex. Mar. 5, 2008, filed).

1.3 Monitored Litigation:
1.3.1 Rio Grande Silvery Minnow v. Martinez, Nos. 05-2293, 05-2399, 06-2020 and 06-2021 (10th Cir., Sept. 2005-Jan. 2006, appeals filed).
1.3.2 Sanchez v. Brown, No. 2005-CI-18445 (37th Dist. Ct., Bexar County, Tex. Nov. 21, 2005, filed).
1.3.3 In the Matter of the Application of BP Real Estate Investments, Ltd. for TPDES Permit No. WQ0014713001 (TCEQ Docket No. 2008-0699-MWD, TPDES application filed May 5, 2006).
1.3.4 DTB Investments, Ltd. v. Verstuyft Family Farm, Ltd, No. 2006CI18734 (166th Dist. Ct., Bexar County, Tex. June 19, 2008, final judgment entered).
1.3.5 City of Aspermont v. Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation Dist., -- S.W.3d --, 2008 WL 1972697 (Tex. App. Eastland 2008, r hrg denied).
1.3.6 Klamath Irrigation Dist. v. United States, No. 07-5115 (Fed. Cir. May 4, 2007, appeal filed).
1.3.7 Prototype Machine Co. v. Boulware, No. 04-07-00662-CV (Tex. App. San Antonio Sept. 19, 2007, second interlocutory appeal filed).
1.3.8 Aquifer Guardians in Urban Areas v. U.S. Fed. Highway Admin., No. 08-CV-154-FB (W.D. Tex. Feb. 26, 2008, filed).

2. Consultation with Attorney - Attorney/Client Privileged Consultations (§ 551.071)

3. Consultation with Attorney - Settlement Offers (§ 551.071)

4. Consultation with Attorney (§ 551.071)

5. Deliberations Regarding Real Property (§ 551.072)

6. Deliberations Regarding Personnel Matters (§ 551.074)

7. Consider and take action on recommendation(s) regarding matters deliberated in closed session.
8. Receive report from the General Manager concerning recent activities.
9. Consider and take action on Authority staff recommendation to approve the agenda for the October 14, 2008, regular board meeting.
10. Consider future meeting agendas.



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Agency Name: Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 11:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee: Executive Committee
Status: Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location: 1416 S. New Road
City Location: Waco
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008008096
Submit Date: 10/06/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Melissa Briske 254-296-5383
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. Executive Committee will meet on Thursday, the 9th Day of October, 2008 at 11:30 AM at the Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions Center, located at 1416 S. New Road in 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. Executive Committee Action Items Consideration, Action and/or Recommendation on the following:
a. September 2008 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

VI. Information Items
a. Executive Director and Staff Report
b. Performance Reports
c. Financial Status Reports
d. Attendance Report

VII. Review of Board Meeting Agenda

VIII. Other Items

IX. Adjourn



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Agency Name: North Central Texas WorkForce Development Board
Date of Meeting: 10/06/2008
Time of Meeting: 8:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee: Executive Committe
Status: Cancelled
Street Location: 600 Six Flags Dr. 3rd Floor
City Location: Arlington
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007990
Submit Date: 09/30/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Natalie M. Johnson 817-695-9298
Agenda:
Agenda

Monday, October 6, 2008
8:00 am 9:30 am
Tejas Room
North Central Texas COG
600 Six Flags Dr.
Arlington, TX 76011

1. Call to Order - Charlie Martinez, Chairman

2. Approval of Minutes from February 19, 2008

3. Announcement of Executive Session
As authorized by Section 551.071 to consult with the Board s attorney for legal advice on any matter listed on the agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the duty of the Board s attorney to the Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflict with the provisions of Chapter 551 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Briefing on contract close out activities with North Texas Human Resource Group (NTHRG)

4. Reconvene into Open Session

5. Adjourn



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Agency Name: Office of the Secretary of State
Date of Meeting: 10/07/2008
Time of Meeting: 1:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1019 Brazos, Rudder Building, Nell Hays Conf. room, 4th floor
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007631
Submit Date: 09/15/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Alfonso Casso, 512-463-5617
Agenda:
Border Interagency Work Group
October 7, 2008
1:30 pm. - 5:00 pm
Rudder Building (11th at Brazos)
Nell Hays Conference Room (4th Floor)

AGENDA

I. 1:30 p.m. Welcome & Introductions

II. 1:40 p.m. Discussion regarding the following legislative mandates of the Border Interagency Work Group:

1.) Develop or update a process to allow agencies to work together on issues that face border communities.

2.) Discuss and coordinate programs and services offered to border communities and residents of border communities.

3.) Develop regulatory and legislative recommendations to eliminate duplication and combine program services.

4.) Consider the effect of policies instituted by the federal government impacting the border region.

5.) Update on Colonia Initiatives.

6.) Other business.

III. 4:50 p.m. Closing Remarks/Wrap-up

1.) Next meeting date

2.) Collect sign-in sheets.


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Agency Name: Office of the Secretary of State
Date of Meeting: 10/07/2008
Time of Meeting: 10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1019 Brazos, Rudder Building, Nell Hays Conf. room, 4th floor
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007630
Submit Date: 09/15/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Alfonso Casso, 512-463-5617
Agenda:
October 7, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Rudder Building (11th at Brazos)
Nell Hays Conference Room (4th Floor)

AGENDA

I. 10:00 a.m. Welcome & Introductions

II. 10:10 a.m. Discussion regarding the following legislative mandates of the Texas- Mexico Strategic Investment Commission:

1.) Represent government agencies within the Texas-Mexico border region to help reduce regulations by improving communication and cooperation between federal, state, and local governments.

2.) Examine trade issues between the United States and Mexico.

3.) Study the flow of commerce at ports of entry between this state and Mexico, including the movement of commercial vehicles across the border, and establish a plan to aid that commerce and improve the movement of those vehicles.

4.) Work with federal officials to resolve transportation issues involving infrastructure, including roads and bridges, to allow for the efficient movement of goods and people across the border between Texas and Mexico.

5.) Work with federal officials to create a unified federal agency process to streamline border crossing needs.

6.) Identify problems involved with border truck inspections and related trade and transportation infrastructure.

7.) Work to increase funding for the North American Development Bank to assist in the financing of water and wastewater facilities.

8.) Explore the sale of excess electric power from Texas to Mexico.

9.) Identify areas of environmental protection that need to be addressed cooperatively between Texas and the Mexican states.

10.) Identify common challenges to health care on which all states can collaborate.

11.) Develop recommendations, when possible, for addressing border challenges.

12.) Other business.

III. 12:50 p.m. Closing Remarks/Wrap-up

1.) Next meeting date

2.) Collect sign-in sheets





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Agency Name: Railroad Commission of Texas
Date of Meeting: 10/07/2008
Time of Meeting: 9:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1701 North Congress, Room 1-111, First Floor
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007956
Submit Date: 09/29/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Railroad Commission of Texas, P. O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6715
Agenda:
NOTICE OF MEETING

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Railroad Commission of Texas at the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress, Room 1-111, First Floor, Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, commencing at 9:30 a.m. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on one or more items, as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.

Webcast. Commission open meetings are webcast and may be accessed from the Commission's home page at www.rrc.state.tx.us then clicking on WEBCASTS OF RRC COMMISSION CONFERENCES, or by going directly to http://www.texasadmin.com/cgi-bin/txrail.cgi.

Auxiliary Aids or Services for Persons with a Disability. Any individual with a disability who plans to attend this meeting and who requires auxiliary aids or services should notify the Commission as far in advance as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Requests may be made to the Personnel Office of the Railroad Commission of Texas by mail at P. O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967; by telephone at (512) 463-6981 or TDD No. (512) 463-7284; by e-mail at ADA@rrc.state.tx.us; or in person at 1701 North Congress Avenue, Suite 9-100, Austin, Texas.


OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL-HEARINGS SECTION

GAS SERVICES PROTESTED

1. GUD No. 9791: Statement of Intent filed by CenterPoint Energy Entex to increase the rates in the unincorporated areas of the Texas Coast Division and all consolidated dockets.

2. LP-Gas Docket No. 1924; enforcement action against GDS Services for violation of Commission LP-Gas Safety Rule §9.13, at the Michael E. Tavit Residence, 2674 FM 1516 S, China Grove, Texas.

GAS SERVICES UNPROTESTED

3. GUD No. 9797: Statement of Intent filed by Universal Natural Gas, Inc. to Increase rates in Montgomery, Walker, and Houston Counties, Texas, and all consolidated dockets.

SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION

4. Docket No. C8-0011-SC-37-F: Application by Farco Mining, Inc. for the following releases of reclamation obligations for 1,634.9 acres within Permit No. 37C, Palafox Mine: Phase I release (backfilling, regrading, and drainage control) and Phase II release (establishment of revegetation and compliant discharges), Webb County, Texas.

OIL AND GAS PROTESTED

5. O&G 0249959: Crest Resources, Inc. to consider an exception to Statewide Rule 37 for the Champ Davis Lease, Well No. 156, Stiles Ranch, South (Morrow, Lo) (86127250) Field, Ivester (Atoka) (44858500) Field, Stiles Ranch (Granite Wash) (86125200) Field, Stiles Ranch (Atoka) (86125100) Field, Stiles Ranch (Morrow) (86125300) Field, Wheeler County, Texas.

6. O&G 09-0257626: Application of Branch Production to consider an exception to Statewide Rule 14(b)(2), Campbell (17683) Lease, Archer County Regular (03446001) Field, Archer County, Texas.

7. O&G 01-0255398: T D & Company enforcement action regarding Schneebeli Lease, Well No. 1 (0551840) Permit, Wildcat (00002001) Field, Milam County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 16(b).

8. O&G 01-0257329: Commission-called hearing requiring More Texas Oil to show cause why the plugging extension for Well Nos. 1-5, Spears Lease, Somerset Field Bexar County, Texas, should not be cancelled and More Texas Oil should not be ordered to immediately plug the wells.

AGREED ENFORCEMENT ORDERS (58 items; numbers 9-66)

9. O&G 04-0257159: Blakenergy Operating, LLC enforcement action regarding Heath Lease, Well No. 2 (0647668) Permit, Wildcat (00008001) Field, Kenedy County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 13(b)(2)(A)(i) and (F).

10. O&G 04-0257470: Wallis Energy, Inc. enforcement action regarding Williams, James P. (04825) Lease, Well No.1, Taft, NE Deep (C-3) (88124500) Field, San Patricio County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 46(j).

11. O&G 04-0256333: McGuffin, Joe Jr. enforcement action regarding West, Mary Rossi, et al. (076838) Lease, Well No. A5, Benavides (4530) (07078992) Field, Duval County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2) and (3); 3(1) and (2).

12. O&G 04-0256346: Hanson Production Company enforcement action regarding Cuellar, Fernando Est. (168736) Lease, Well No.2 C, Manos Pa Arribas (4th Hinnant) (57205400) Field, Cuellar, Fernando Est. (169515) Lease, Well No.2t, Elisabeth (Wilcox) (28362800) Field, Cuellar, Fernando Est. (178187) Lease, Well No.1, Manos Pa Arribas (4th Hinnant) (57205400) Field, Zapate County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 3(2) and (3).

13. O&G 04-0256340: Western Gulf Oil & Gas, LLC enforcement action regarding Kampfhenkel (009938) Lease, Well No.2, Clara Driscoll, South (3500) (18518315) Field, Kampfhenkel (009943) Lease, Well No.1, Clara Driscoll, South (3600) (18518330) Field, Nueces County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 3(1).

14. O&G 01-0257358: Flamingo Oil & Gas enforcement action regarding Tiller, J.R. (11747) Lease, Well No. 14, Salt Flat (79905001) Field, Caldwell County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 8(d)(1).

15. O&G 09-0258757: Wilson-Shab Corp. enforcement action regarding Campbell (20151) Lease, Well No.1, Cash (Strawn 3820) (16241500) Field, Campbell a (21386) Lease, Wichita County Regular (97155001) Field, Wichita County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 8(d)(1); 73.

16. O&G 03-0255212: Petrotex Engineering Company enforcement action regarding Davidson, W. S. -A- (089258) Lease, Well No.7, Davidson, W.S. -A- (092797) Lease, Well No.8, Big Hill (Marginulina) (07884432) Field, Jefferson County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 14(b)(2) and (3).

17. O&G 04-0257152: Ren Services, Inc. enforcement action regarding Gee, H. W. (162681) Lease, Well No.11, Agua Dulce (Consolidated Frio) (00832092) Field, Nueces County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 8(d)(1).

18. O&G 09-0257337: American Petroleum Corp. enforcement action regarding Hooks, Lilly (05716) Lease, Wichita County Regular (97155001) Field, Wichita County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 8(d)(1).

19. O&G 05-0257150: Square One Energy, Inc. enforcement action regarding Church (00125) Lease, Well Nos.1-i and 2-i, Kenner-Moncrief Unit (01712) Lease, Well Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Corsicana (Shallow) (20823500) Field, Navarro County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 14(b)(1).

20. O&G 09-0256281: Gilmore, Leo Oil, Inc. enforcement action regarding Hendrich L (21733) Lease, Well No. 11, Smyrna (Atoka) (84360300) Field, Wise County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 14(b)(2) and (3); Texas Natural Resources Code, §91.143.

21. O&G 09-0256788: Den-Kay Corp. enforcement action regarding Waggoner, W. T. "A" (21153) Lease, Well Nos. 1, 2i, 4 I, and 5 I, Wilbarger County Regular (97331001) Field, Wilbarger County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 13(b)(1)(B); 3(2); 8(d)(2); 17; 9(12); 46(j); 73.

22. LP-Gas Docket No. 1959: Law Propane enforcement action for violation of LP-Gas Safety Rule §9.135, at Law Propane, Albany, Shackleford County, Texas.

23. LP-Gas Docket No. 1962: Poole Gas Co. enforcement action for violation of LP-Gas Safety Rule §9.135, at Lakeside Collision Center, Gun Barrel City, Henderson County, Texas.

24. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000126: Precision Management & Construction, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rules 16 TAC §§18.3(e) and 18.11(b), at Windy Knoll at Morningside, Murphy, Dallas County, Texas.

25. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000135: Slate Excavating, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.11(b), at Eagles Glen at Red Tip Drive, Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas.

26. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000229: R & K Plumbing enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 3925 Deverne, College Station, Brazos County, Texas.

27. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000399: Llano Utility Services enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 5121 Mansfield Highway, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

28. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000434: CPS Energy Southwest Service District enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 10007 Roosevelt, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

29. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000437: U/G Entergy Contractors, L.P. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 505 Mary s Creek, Friendswood, Galveston Country, Texas

30. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000514: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 1200 Clover Hill, Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas.

31. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000516: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 2200 S. Zang, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

32. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000522: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 9002 San Fernando, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

33. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000523: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rules 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 3615 Frazier Ct., Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

34. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000524: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 2602 Industrial, Garland, Dallas County, Texas.

35. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000527: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 621 E. Day, Denison, Grayson County, Texas.

36. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000529: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 1721 Dillon Ave, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas

37. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000531: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.8(b), at Brighton Green at Hillcrest, Dallas, Collin County, Texas.

38. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000532: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 5312 Vicki, Haltom City, Tarrant County, Texas.

39. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000533: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.8(b), at Westgrove & Club Hill, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

40. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000534: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 1661 Wet N. Wild Way, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.

41. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000535: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.8(b), at 2803 Dathe, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

42. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000538: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.1, at 1475 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson, Tarrant County, Texas.

43. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000541: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.8(b), at Tripp Road at Amesbury, Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas.

44. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000543: City of Keller enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rules 16 TAC §§18.4(b) and 18.11(b), at 807 Evergreen Court, Keller, Tarrant County, Texas.

45. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000546: CenterPoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.1, at 500 Bld. Oak Tree & Marshall Oval, New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas.

46. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000552: CPS Energy enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.1, at Luskey (between Babcock & Camp Bullis), San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

47. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000554: CenterPoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.1, at 18603 Peralta Hill, Cypress, Harris County, Texas.

48. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000556: CenterPoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.8(a), at FM 521 at Julliff Manvel Road, Alvin, Fort Bend County, Texas.

49. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000559: Grayco Communications enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 165 North Hall, Sugarland, Fort Bend County, Texas.

50. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000563: Ferguson Construction Company enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.3(e), at Hess Right of Way Off Hwy 214/County Road 206, Seminole, Gaines County, Texas.

51. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000568: M-Co Construction, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 7522 Azalea, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

52. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000574: M-Co Construction, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 604 Tripp Road, Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas.

53. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000590: SYB Construction Co., Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 1708 Carolyn, Irving, Dallas County, Texas.

54. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000591: SYB Construction Co., Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 1332 Oak Lea, Irving, Dallas County, Texas.

55. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000600: Metroplex Backhoe Service enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 2400 Priscella, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

56. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000603: M-Co Construction, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 700 Voliet Ct., Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas.

57. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000613: Hernandez Cable enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.10(b), at Lake June at Hwy 635, Balch Springs, Dallas County, Texas.

58. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000625: Atkins Brothers Equipment Company, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.3(d), at 8138 San Benito Way, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

59. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000645: Gilliam Contracting, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 302 Silver Spur, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

60. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000683: Housley Communications enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.11(b), at 1912 Debbie, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.

61. Damage Prevention Docket No. 000723: Whelan Plumbing Co., Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.4(b), at 601 Cardinal, Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas.

62. Damage Prevention Docket No. 001000: Tiempo Utility Services enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rules 16 TAC §§18.4(b) and 18.11(b), at Southern Trails Ct., (Southern Trails), Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.

63. Damage Prevention Docket No. 001001: Beck Plumbing Co. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 1738 Austin (San Jacinto Dr.) Tyler, Smith County, Texas.

64. Damage Prevention Docket No. 001002: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.3(e), at 2201 Horeshoe Lane (Choctaw), Longview, Gregg County, Texas.

65. Damage Prevention Docket No. 001003: PM Construction enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rule 16 TAC §18.10(b), at 4949 Park Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas.

66. Damage Prevention Docket No. 001013: Ross Construction, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Prevention Rules 16 TAC §§18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at Parker Lane at Carlson Drive (Royal Hill Drive), Austin, Travis County, Texas.

OIL AND GAS UNPROTESTED

CONSENT AGENDA (14 items; numbers 67-80)

67. O&G 01-0258071: Application of Stingray Oil Co., Inc. to supercede the provisions of the order entered on August 5, 2003, in Oil & Gas Docket No. 01-0234238 requiring the plugging of Well Nos. 3, 4, 5, and 13, on the Fuchs, Fritz-B-(01737) Lease, and Well No. 1 on the Fuchs, Fritz -C- (01738) Lease, Thrall Field, (89606001), Williamson County, Texas, and to recognize Stingray Oil Co., Inc. as the operator.

68. O&G 03-0258152: Air Liquide Large Indust U.S. LP Application pursuant to Statewide Rule 97 to create, operate and maintain an underground gas storage facility, Air Liquide Storage Facility Lease, Spindletop Field, Jefferson County, Texas.

69. O&G 05-0258190: Forest Oil Corporation to rescind the current permanent field rules and adopt new field rules for the McBee (Travis Peak) Field, Leon County, Texas.

70. O&G 06-0257872: Exxon Mobil Corporation to consider consolidation of the Trawick (Pettit) and Trawick (Travis Peak) Fields, and to adopt field rules for the consolidated field, Nacogdoches and Rusk Counties, Texas.

71. O&G 06-0258677: Comstock Oil & Gas, LP to amend field rules for the Woodlawn (Cotton Valley) Field; and to consider blanket Statewide Rule 10 commingling authority for the Woodlawn (Cotton Valley) and Carthage, North (Bossier Shale) Fields, Harrison and Panola Counties, Texas.

72. O&G 06-0258678: Comstock Oil & Gas, LP to amend field rules for the Waskom (Cotton Valley) Field; and to consider blanket Statewide Rule 10 commingling authority for the Waskom (Cotton Valley) and Carthage, North (Bossier Shale) Fields, Harrison and Panola Counties, Texas.

73. O&G 08-0258549: Avra Oil Company to consolidate the Fromme, Lehn-Apco (Queen Sd.) And Lehn-Apco (Seven Rivers) Fields into a single field to be known as the Fromme Field, and to adopt field rules for the consolidated field, Pecos County, Texas.

74. O&G 10-0257873: Samson Lone Star, LLC to amend the field rules for the Hemphill (Granite Wash.) Field, Hemphill and Roberts Counties, Texas.

75. O&G 10-0257874: Samson Lone Star, LLC to amend the field rules for the Mendota, NW (Granite Wash) Field, Hemphill and Roberts Counties, Texas.

76. O&G 02-0259072: Newfield Exploration Company for the recommendation of a tight gas formation for the Wilcox Formation Cannan, South (10100 Wilcox) (15353800) Field, Bee County, Texas.

77. O&G 04-0259066: Erskine Energy, LLC for the recommendation of a tight gas formation for the Vicksburg 9 and 10 Formations Flowella (Vicksburg Deep) (31591400) Field, Brooks, Kleberg and Jim Wells Counties, Texas.

78. O&G 04-0259068: Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP for the recommendation of a tight gas formation for the Vicksburg Formation Flores (Vicksburg, Lower) (31533500) Field, Hidalgo and Starr Counties, Texas.

79. O&G 7C-0259067: BP America Production Company for the recommendation of a tight gas formation for the Devonian Formation Wilshire (Consolidated) (97834003) Field, Upton County, Texas.

80. O&G 8A-0259060: Kinder Morgan Production Co LLC for authority pursuant to Statewide Rule 50 to approve or certify an EOR project for the Sacroc Unit (03137) Lease, Kelly-Snyder (48583001) Field, Scurry County, Texas.

MASTER DEFAULT ORDERS (5 items; numbers 81-85)

81. O&G 02-0256715: Camoil, Inc. enforcement action regarding Wuest (077852) Lease, Well No.1 T, Thomaston (Yegua 4800) (89509700) Field, Wuest (083735) Lease, Well No.1 C, Thomaston (89509001) Field, De Witt County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 3(1) and (2).

82. O&G 03-0252803: JHP Operating, LLC enforcement action regarding Duty Unit (194913) Lease, Well No.1, Navasota River (Cretaceous Lwr.) (64616300) Field, Washington County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 3(1) and (2); 8(d)(4)(G)(i)(I) and (III).

83. O&G 03-0254676: Delta Exploration Company, Inc. enforcement action regarding (213559) Operator, Triple F Oilfield Service (870386) Operator, James Gray "A" Lease, Well No. 3 (0626027) Permit, Wildcat (00006001) Field, Newton County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 8(d)(1).

84. O&G 09-0254793: Hughes, H. L. Oil enforcement action regarding Belknap West (30267) Lease, Well Nos. 1a,1ws, 4a, 18w, 19, 20, 25a, 26, 31, 35w, 41, 45, and a2, Young County Regular (99480001) Field, Young County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 3(2) and (3); 13(b)(1)(B); 46(j) and (j)(2).

85. O&G 09-0256759: N D D Production enforcement action regarding Thomas -A- (23218) Lease, Well No. 02, Archer County Regular (03446001) Field, Archer County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 46(j).


OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL-RULES

ADOPTION

86. Amendment of 16 TAC §3.12, relating to Directional Survey Company Report, to allow the electronic filing with the Commission of directional survey company reports; O&G Docket No. 20-0258005.


ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

OIL AND GAS DIVISION

87. Authority to approve an extended service contract for plugging wells with state funds: requisition number 455-9-0772, for eight (8) wells located in Fayette County (District 03); estimated value $324,110.

88. Fiscal Year 2008, 4th Quarter Oil Field Cleanup Fund status report.

89. Update on the Daisetta sinkhole.

COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner Jones

90. Proposals to address critical staffing, financial and resource needs of the Commission.


PUBLIC INPUT

91. The Commission will provide an opportunity for general public input on any matter under the jurisdiction of the Commission, in accordance with the policy adopted on September 7, 2005.

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Agency Name: Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority
Date of Meeting: 10/07/2008
Time of Meeting: 9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1102 South Shoreline Boulevard
City Location: Corpus Christi
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007869
Submit Date: 09/24/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Charles Caldwell, ABTPA Interim Director (512) 274-5101
Agenda:
Item I. Call to Order and Introductions: Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting.

Item II. Director/Staff Report: Budget, Personnel Matters, Agency Travel and Training, Current Year Grant Analysis, Adjustments, and Monitoring, H.E.A.T. Program, and Public Awareness/Education.

Item III. Personnel Matters: Filling of ABTPA Director's Position: Mr. Ed Serna, Assistant Executive Director Support Operations, TxDOT.

Item IV. Watch Your Car Month Update and Results: Mr. Charles Caldwell, ABTPA Interim Director.

Item V. Fiscal Year 2009 ABTPA Annual Conference in June 2009, Houston, Texas: Lt. Lofton Harrison, Harris County Auto Theft Division.

Item VI. ABTPA Budget Fiscal Year 2009: Mr. Charles Caldwell, ABTPA Interim Director.

Item VII. Addition of ABTPA s Logo with LoJack and National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) in Support of Crime Prevention Campaigns: Mr. Charles Caldwell, ABTPA Interim Director.

Item VIII. Legislative Overview of the Upcoming 81st Legislative Session Including Submission of Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) to Legislative Budget Board (LBB): Charles Caldwell, ABTPA Interim Director and Chief Carlos Garcia, ABTPA Board Chairman.

Item IX. Board and Advisory Committees Meeting Dates for Fiscal Year 2009: Mr. Charles Caldwell, ABTPA Interim Director.

Item X. Additional Revenue for ABTPA Program and Request for Proposals (RFP) on Supplemental Funding for Fiscal Year 2009. Mr. Charles Caldwell, ABTPA Interim Director.

Item XI. Report to Legislative Budget Board on ABTPA Advisory Committees Cost and Benefits for Fiscal Year 2008: Mr. Charles Caldwell, ABTPA Interim Director.

Item XII. International Association of Auto Theft Investigators Conference (IAATI) on August 3-7, 2008 in Sydney, Australia: Lt. Tommy Hansen, Galveston County Auto Crimes Task Force.

Item XIII. Texas Association of Vehicle Theft Investigators (TAVTI) Conference Update: Investigator Terry Morgan, President, TAVTI.

Item XIV. Grantee Advisory Committee Meeting, October 6, 2008 on Matters Posted in the Committee Agenda: Lt. Jason Hartgraves, ABTPA Board Member.

Item XV. Public Comment.

Item XVI. Adjournment.


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Agency Name: Texas Workforce Commission
Date of Meeting: 10/07/2008
Time of Meeting: 9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 101 East 15th Street, Room 244
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007960
Submit Date: 09/29/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: John Moore, Acting General Counsel 101 East 15th Street, Room 608 Austin, Texas 78778-0001 (512) 475-4221
Agenda:

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
TWC Building - Room 244
101 East 15th Street
Austin, Texas 78778-0001


COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
9:00 a.m.
DOCKET 41


THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE CONSIDERED IN THE ORDER THEY APPEAR

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
Roger Dickinson, Jonathan Babiak, Doug Carnes and Lisa Stefani

3. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Tax Liability Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 41 (No cases will be heard on Docket 41.)
Doug Carnes

4. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Higher Level Appeals in Wage Claim Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 41
Jonathan Babiak and Lisa Stefani

5. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Higher Level Appeals in Unemployment Compensation Cases Listed on the Texas Workforce Commission Docket 41
Roger Dickinson

6. Public Comment
John Moore

7. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Resource Utilization, Implementation, Operations, and Funding for Services in Response to the Hurricane Ike Disaster Relief
Larry Temple

8. 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 the Pending Litigation of
Luis Alberto Pita Santos v. TWC CRD;
John Benavides, et al v. TWC (formerly Texas Commission on Human Rights);
Margaret Brendlinger v. State of Texas, TCHR and TWC;
Cynthia Brewer v. Texas Workforce Commission;
City of Houston v. Sally R. Trimble and TWC;
City of Houston v. Willinda Y. Adams and TWC;
Gonzales v. U.S. Department of Labor, Elaine Chao in Her Official Capacity as Secretary
of Labor, et al;
Joseph C. Green v. Texas Workforce Commission;
Homoya v. TWC et al;
Kimberly L. Jackson vs. Texas Workforce Commission;
Edwin J. Kunz, R. Stephen Tompkins and Belinda Lane v. The State of Texas, Albert Hawkins in his official capacity as executive commissioner of Health and Human Services Commission of the State of Texas, Larry Temple in his official capacity as executive director of the Texas Workforce Commission, Brian Rawson in his official capacity as Acting Chief Technology Officer of the State of Texas, Oracle USA, Inc. and Oracle Corporation;
Timothy D. Latham vs. Texas Workforce Commission;
Mac Trans, Inc. v. TWC
Marilou Morrison v. TWC et al (formerly Texas Commission on Human Rights);
Jose F. Vasquez, Jr. v. TWC and Merchants Building Maintenance, and Pat Montez; and
Yzaguirre v. TWC and TWCCRD
e) Government Code §551.071(2) All Matters Identified in This Agenda Where the Commission Seeks 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

9. The next Commission meeting is set for 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2008.

10. Adjournment

Note:
Audio webcasts of TWC Commission meetings are available at http://www.texasworkforce.org/events.html 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 Beth Wiggins at (512) 463-1607 two (2) working days prior to the meeting, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.


Wage Claim Cases for Docket 41:

06-067023-4
07-067877-2
07-068162-5
07-071087-0
07-076705-8
07-077777-0
07-080238-4
07-080277-5
07-080966-4
07-081710-1
07-081712-8
07-081717-9
07-082600-3
07-082777-8
07-083145-7
08-050055-6
08-050767-4
08-052931-7
08-054122-8


Docket 41

MR 18300-3
MR 269087-3
829379-4
MR 880512-3
MR 994400-5
MR 997176-3
MR 1004911-4
1006970-4
MR 1008198-4
MR 1009325-4
MR 1009436-3
1009635-4
MR 1011377-3
MR 1012039-4
MR 1012705-3
MR 1014565-3
MR 1015542-3
MR 1016151-3
MR 1016424-5
MR 1016478-4
MR 1016715-3
1017465-2
MR 1017795-4
MR 1018065-4
MR 1018233-4
MR 1019115-3
MR 1019378-3
MR 1019435-3
MR 1019461-4
MR 1019632-3
MR 1019752-3
MR 1020566-4
1021085-3
MR 1021197-3
MR 1021439-4
MR 1021592-3
MR 1021639-3
MR 1022348-4
MR 1022511-3
MR 1023331-3
MR 1023401-4
1024024-3
MR 1024147-3
MR 1024284-4
MR 1024628-4
MR 1024879-3
MR 1024979-3
MR 1025065-4
MR 1025112-3
MR 1025188-3
MR 1025380-3
MR 1025475-3
MR 1025619-4
MR 1025760-3
1025793-4
MR 1025913-3
MR 1026127-4
1026190-3
MR 1026560-3
1026670-3
MR 1026844-4
1027121-3
1027275-2
MR 1027319-3
MR 1027441-3
MR 1027445-3
MR 1027720-3
MR 1027737-3
MR 1027885-3
1027994-2
1028173-2
MR 1028211-3
MR 1028254-3
MR 1028429-3
1028626-2
1028646-3
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MR 1028781-3
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MR 1029792-3
MR 1029947-4
MR 1030103-3
MR 1030115-3
MR 1030227-3
MR 1030377-3
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MR 1030511-3
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1030727-2
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1031072-2
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1033247-2
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1033887-3
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1034142-3
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1034296-3
1034468-2
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1034829-2
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1035281-2
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1035531-3
1035662-4
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1036052-3
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1038085-2
1038333-3
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1039644-3
1039697-2
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1041752-3
1041831-2
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1041943-2
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1042321-2
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1042970-3
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1044001-2
1044016-2
1044095-2
1044106-2
1044192-2
1044239-2
1044549-2
1044597-2
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1044885-2
1045007-3
1045060-2
1045063-2
1045205-2
1045211-2
1045313-2
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1045620-2
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1045861-2
1046044-2
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1046189-2
1046203-2
1046229-2
1046269-2
1046448-2
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1046566-2
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Agency Name: Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
Date of Meeting: 10/07/2008
Time of Meeting: 9:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee: Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
Status: Active
Street Location: 6000 Middle Fiskville Road
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007954
Submit Date: 09/29/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Donald W. Gohmert, State Conservationist USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 254/742-9800 or Lori Valadez, Public Affairs Specialist USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 254/742-9811
Agenda:
Registration

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Adopt STAC Operating Procedures
Recap 2002 Farm Bill:Programs-Accomplishments
Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Ground and Surface Water EQIP (GSWC-EQIP)
Conservation Security Program
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program

Farm Service Agency



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Agency Name: School Land Board
Date of Meeting: 10/07/2008
Time of Meeting: 10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status: Active
Street Location: 1700 N. Congress Ave.
City Location: Austin
Meeting State: TX
TRD ID: 2008007964
Submit Date: 09/29/2008
Emergency Meeting?: No
Additional Information From: Stephanie Crenshaw at stephanie.crenshaw@glo.state.tx.us or 512.936.1927.
Agenda:
1. Approval of the minutes from the September 9, 2008 School Land Board Meeting.
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2. Opening, consideration and action on bids received for the October 7, 2008 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale.
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3. Consent Agenda

A. Consideration and action on pooling applications:

1. Seneca Resources Corporation, High Island 23-L N/2 SW/4 Unit, State Leases: MF107042 and MF107043, Jefferson County
2. EOG Resources, Inc., Mt. Pilgrim GU #1, A part of Caney Creek is being pooled pursuant to Texas Natural Resources Code §52.0