OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Department of Agriculture Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Room 300, Uvalde County Courthouse Uvalde Wintertergarden Spinach Producers Board AGENDA: Call to Order Report and Approve: Treasurer's Report Discussion and Action: Read and approve minutes of last meeting; Responses from Processors; Relating to Grant Proposals; Upcoming Biennial Election; Set date and time for next meeting. Report: Progress on Advisory Committee Adjourn Contact: Don Laferre, P.O. Box 305, Batesville, Texas 78829, (210) 376-4385. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:18 a.m. TRD-9705959 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Thursday, May 15, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Highway 231 South (Box 13), Delicia Restaurant Rachal Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 11 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of new members and guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; input on regional allocation formula for female services; development of service priorities for female services; old business; new business; public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: May 6, 1997, 8:12 a.m. TRD-9705996 Monday, May 19, 1997, Noon 215 Willow Street, West Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse El Paso Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 10 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of new members and guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; input on regional allocation formula for female services; development of service priorities for female services; old business; new business; public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: May 6, 1997, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9706010 Tuesday, May 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 201 North Magnolia Street, Woodville Inn, Dogwood Parlor Room, Highway 69 Downtown Woodville Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 5 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of new members and guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; input on regional allocation formula for female services; development of service priorities for female services; old business; new business; public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: May 5, 1997, 12:35 p.m. TRD-9705976 Friday, May 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 911B Pegues Place, Woodbine Treatment Center Longview Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 4 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of new members and guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; input on regional allocation formula for female services; development of service priorities for female services; old business; new business; public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: May 6, 1997, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9706011 Texas Board of Architectural Examiners Friday, May 30, 1997, 8:30 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, 12th Floor, Conference Room 1264 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Introduction of New and Old Board Members; V. Chairman's Opening Remarks; VI. Consider/Act on Approval of Minutes; VII. Consider/Act on Executive Director's Report; VIII. Consider/Act on Hearings; IX. Consider/Act on Examinations; X. Executive Session Pursuant to sec.551.-071, Government Code: Consult with Staff Counsel to Determine Legal Implications of Enforcement Issues: Application for Reinstatement of G. Murphree, Criminal Prosecution of W. Schellhase, and Incarceration of R. Jackson; XI. Consider/Act on Enforcement Issues: Application for Reinstatement of G. Murphree, Criminal Prosecution of W. Schellhase, and Revocation of R. Jackson; XII. Consider/Act on Conferences/Meetings; XIII. Consider/Act on Rules; XIV. Consider/Act on Public Comment; XV. Chairman's Closing Remarks; XVI. Adjourn. 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 Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525, two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: May 6, 1997, 1:49 p.m. TRD-9706044 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, Fifth Floor, 300 West 15th Street Austin Planning Session AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Discussion of Proposed Issues A. Texas Public Finance Authority -- building revenue bonds for a state office building in El Paso and improvements at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin B. University of North Texas -- financing of repairs and renovation to athletic stadium and housing systems C. University of North Texas -- financing of performance contract for upgrade of energy management systems. IV. Other Business A. Texas Public Finance Authority -- discussion of defeasance of revenue bonds for superconducting super collider B. Discussion of timing of future applications planned by the University of Houston C. Discussion of training seminars on debt issuance and debt management D. Discussion of legislative action/schedules Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: May 6, 1997, 8:15 a.m. TRD-9705998 Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association Wednesday, May 7, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200, TCPIA Offices Austin Board of Directors EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. Call to Order -- Anti-Trust Reminder II. Current Legislation in the 75th Session of the Texas Legislature Affecting TCPIA III. Adjourn REASON FOR EMERGENCY: To meet statutory deadline Contact: Charles F. McCullough, 1018 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78741. Filed: May 6, 1997, 8:16 a.m. TRD-9706003 Coastal Coordination Council Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 1:30 p.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 5 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Action Item: Approval of the minutes of the March 7, 1997, meeting III. Coastal Management Program (CMP) Updates a. Consistency review report b. NOAA Cooperative Agreement/CMP Grants Program c. State Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program d. Permitting Assistance Program e. Legislative report IV. Action Item: Proposal of general concurrence for Minerals Management Service Outer Continental Shelf Plans V. Action Item: Approval of dredging guidance document VI.Public Comments VII. Adjourn Contact: Janet Fatheree, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5385. Filed: May 6, 1997, 9:33 a.m. TRD-9706021 Texas Department of Commerce Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin Policy Board AGENDA: 1:00 p.m. Call to order; Recess into Executive Session; Call back to order; Adoption of the minutes from the meeting of February 12, 1997; Report from Executive Director; Legislative Update; State Auditor's Office Audit Results; Presentation of the Smart Jobs Fund Grants Awarded through March 31, 1997; Report of TSBIDC Investment Transactions; Update on Tourism Activities; Presentation of Policy Board's Web Site; Approve Staff's Proposed Plan of Action Extending a Letter of Credit for Commerce's Taxable Commercial Paper Notes Series A (Texas Leverage Fund); Consider Approving Lowering the Letter of Credit Facility for the Taxable Commercial Paper Notes Series A (Texas Leverage Fund) from $25,000,000 to $15,000,000; Public Comments; Board Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936- 0158. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:18 a.m. TRD-9705960 State Board of Dental Examiners Thursday, May 15, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, William Hobby Building, Tower 3, Conference Room, Suite 800 Austin Credentials Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Review and Approval of Past Minutes IV. Review Dental Applications for Licensure by Credentials and make Recommendations to the Board for Approval or Denial of Said Applications. V. Review Dental Hygiene Applications for Licensure by Credentials and Make Recommendations to the Board for Approval or Denial of Said Applications. VI. Public Comments VII. Announcements VIII. Adjourn. Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: May 6, 1997, 8:24 a.m. TRD-9706005 Friday, May 16, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, William Hobby Building, Tower 2, Second Floor Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Review and Approval of Past Minutes IV. Rules: Discuss and consider proposing amendment to Rule 107.102. V. Appearance Before the Board: Mike Marek, DDS VI. Licensing and Examination: Credentials report; review and consider applications for licensure by credentials for dentists and dental hygienists; review and consider sedation-anesthesia application permits; Legislative Committee report; Examination Committee report; VII. Enforcement: consider settlement conference orders VIII. Administration: discuss budget; transfer of Peer Assistance fees IX. President's Report X. Executive Director's Report XI. General Counsel's Report XII. Executive Session to discuss, if necessary, items posted herein pursuant to Government Code 551.071 (Vernon Supplement, 1996) and to take up personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, (Vernon Supplement, 1996): Resignation of Director by Enforcement. XIII. Public Comments XIV. Announcements XV. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: May 6, 1997, 8:12 a.m. TRD-9705995 State Board for Educator Certification Friday, May 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1001 Trinity, TRS Building, Board Room, Fifth Floor Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order: 2. Approve Minutes; 3. Executive Director's Update -- a. Budget Report; b. Planning; Update; c. Staff Report; d. Update on the 75th Legislature; e. Advisory Committee Update; f. Update on Investigations; g. Update on Framework for Health ExCET; h. Update on the Development of the Accountability Programs submitted by Letter of Intent; 6. Propose Creation of the Advisory Committee on the Librarian Certificate; 7. Propose Creation of the Advisory Committee on the Counselor Certificate; 8. Discuss the Communication Proficiency Assessment as a Certification Requirement for Teachers of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing; 9. Discuss Hearings, Sanction, and Code of Ethics; 10. Work Session on the Framework for Educator Preparation and Certification. Contact: State Board for Educator Certification, Austin, Texas (512) 469-3005. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9705968 State Employee Charitable Campaign Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 9:00 a.m. University of Texas Permian Basin, SH 191, FM 1788 Odessa Local Employee Committee, Midland, Odessa AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Reading of April 30, 1997 Minutes 3. Develop Campaign Brochure and Related Materials 4. Establish Campaign Strategies, Goals and Timelines 5. Adjourn Contact: Percy Symonette, 1209 West Wall Street, Midland, Texas 79701, (915) 685-7700, fax: (915) 682-4462. Filed: May 6, 1997, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9706023 Tuesday, May 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 2201 19th Street Lubbock Local Employee Committee, Lubbock AGENDA: 1. Approval of April 29, 1997 Minutes 2. Local Appeals Reviewed by SPC (If applicable) 3. 1997-98 Campaign Planning Contact: Diana Stewart, 2201 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79704, (806) 747-2711, fax: (806) 474-2716. Filed: May 6, 1997, 1:48 p.m. TRD-9706043 State Independent Living Council Friday, May 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 5555 North Lamar, Suite J-125 Austin Ad Hoc Committee on SILC Development AGENDA: 1. Call to Order: Introductions/Approval of Agenda 2. Review of Master Plan 3. Long Term Plan 4. Legislative Initiative for S.I.L.C. Independence 5. Needs Assessment 6. Timelines 7. Funding 8. Next Meeting Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: May 5, 1997, 1:29 p.m. TRD-9705981 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, May 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-0517.D: Prehearing Conference in the Matter of NATIONAL IPF, INC., dba EMERALD FINANCE. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:19 a.m. TRD-9705964 Tuesday, May 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-0515.C: To consider the application of BERNARD KEITH MOLLMAN, Houston, Texas, for a non-resident property and casualty agent's license issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from April 8, 1997). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:19 a.m. TRD-9705966 Wednesday, May 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-0543.F and 454-97-0544.F: Prehearing Conference in the matter of a private passenger automobile rating filing of ALLSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY AND ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:19 a.m. TRD-9705965 Thursday, May 22, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-0565.C: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against JOHN GREGORY BRASHEAR, Dallas, Texas, who holds a Group I Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, Group II Insurance Agent's License and Prepaid Legal Services Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (Continued from April 29, 1997). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9705967 Board of Law Examiners Friday, May 16, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 205 West 14th Street, Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building Austin Panel Hearings AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations; including the consideration of proposed agreed orders, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary: Stacy M. Robertson; Shola A. Sutton; Andrew D. Martin; Marshal J. Hunzelman; Patrick J. Waters; Michael J. Scott; Louis D. Leichter (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.001(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: May 6, 1997, 8:37 a.m. TRD-9706007 Board for Lease of University Lands Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 9:55 a.m. Center for Energy and Economic Diversification, 1400 North FM 1788 Midland AGENDA: 1. Tracts offered for Regular Oil and Gas Lease Sale Number 91. 2. Opening of bids received on or before 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, 1997, for Regular Oil and Gas Lease Sale Number 91. 3. Minutes of the November 12, 1996 meeting of the Board for Lease of University Lands 4. Lease procedures and terms for Regular Oil and Gas Lease Sale Number 92. 5. Oil royalty take in-kind program. 6. Gas royalty take in-king program. 7. Pooled Unit Agreements i. Sage Energy Company ii. Fasker Oil and Ranch, Ltd. iii. Pennzoil Exploration and Production Company iv. Leede Operating Company, L.L.C. v. Union Pacific Resources vi. Conoco Inc. (Well Number 4-1) vii. Conoco Inc. (Well Number 4-2) 8. Legislation affecting the board for Lease of University Lands and related matters. 9. University Lands Accounting Office audit. 10. Board for Lease of University Lands web page. 11. Lease awards to highest bidders for Regular Oil and Gas Lease Sale Number 91. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services may contact Loretta Loyd at (512) 499-4462 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Mary Burke, 201 West 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-4462. Filed: May 5, 1997, 3:57 p.m. TRD-9705992 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Friday, May 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Robert G. Dethrow, for failing to provide mechanical integrity to the consumer in violation of TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Art. 8861 (the Act) sec.5a and for failing to maintain insurance requirements in violation of 16 TAC. ADMIN. CODE (T.A.C.) sec.75.40(b), pursuant to the ACT and the TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Article 9100, the TEX. GOVT CODE, Chapter 2001 (APA) and 16 TAC Chapter 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: May 6, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9706025 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizen's Comments 2. Audit Activity Update 3. Performance Audit- Pharmacy Operations 4. Financial Status Report If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: May 6, 1997, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9706049 Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Status of Major Construction Projects 3. Update on Workers Compensation and Risk Management 4. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board: Conveyance of Approximately 200 Acres at Travis State School; Conveyance of Approximately Nine Acres at Fort Worth State School to the Texas General Services Commission; Sale of Approximately 23 Acres of Land at the San Antonio State Hospital; Lease of Approximately 0.9 Acres of Property at the Waco Center for Youth; Lease of Certain State-owned Real Property to West Texas MHMR Centers; Implementation of the Asset Management Policy 5. Consideration of Approval of a Capital Improvement Project on the Austin State School Campus (Landscaping and Replacement of Outdoor Covers) 6. Consideration of Approval to Submit a Proposal to the General Services Commission to Name the New Adult Building at Vernon State Hospital. "The Dorene Mooney Building" 7. consideration of Approval of FY 1997 Operating Budget Adjustments 8. Consideration of a Grazing Lease for 620 Acres of Real Property at the Mexia State School 9. Consideration of Items Regarding Central Park in Austin, Texas: a. Consideration of Approval of the Conventional Operating Budget of 38th Street Ltd. As Lessee of Central Park in Austin, Texas; b. Executive Session under Texas Government Code, sec.551.072 for Consideration of Items Pertaining to a Subleasee at Central Park in Austin, Texas, including the Submission of the Financing Agreement by MedCath, Inc. 10. Executive Session under Texas Government Code, sec.551.072, for Consideration of Items Related to the Lease of the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: May 6, 1997, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9706050 Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizen's Comments 2. Update Regarding State Facilities Governing Body Activities 3. Legislative Update 4. Update on Supported Employment 5. Update on the Implementation of the Recommendations Contained in the TPR-Special Delivery -- New Models of Care 6. Update on the Implementation of the Recommendations Contained in the Ad Hoc committee on Mental Retardation and Managed Care Final Report 7. Update on the FY 97 Operating Plan 8. Consideration of Approval of the Hill county Community MHMR Center Plan 9. Consideration of Approval of New Section 2.51(7)(e) Establishing a Facilities Governance committee, Repeal of sec.2.5B(5)(e) Related to the Facilities Governance Liaison, and Changes to sec.6.1B Related to the Naming of State Buildings, in the Board Policies and Procedures Manual 10. Consideration of Approval of the Appointment of New Members to the Citizens' Planning Advisory Committee 11. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 4011, Subchapter L, Governing TDMHMR In-Home and Family Support Program, with the Contemporaneous Repeal of the Existing Subchapter 12. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 402, Subchapter 1, Governing Movement of Individuals with Mental Retardation from Department Facilities, with the Contemporaneous Repeal of the Existing Subchapter. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: May 6, 1997, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9706052 Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Medicaid Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on the Implementation of the New Rate Setting Methodology 3. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for Institutions for Mental Diseases for the Period May 1, 1997 through April 30, 1998 4. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State-operated Campus-based Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) for the Period January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997 5. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State-operated Small Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) for the Period January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997 6. Executive Session under Texas Government Code sec.551.071 to Discuss Potential and Pending Litigation, Institute of Cognitive Development, Develo- cepts, Inc. and Carroll Stroman, dba Bitter Creek Farm vs Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation 7. Consideration and Possible Action Concerning the Emergency Adoption of New 25 TAC sec.sec.406.151, 406.155, and 406.156 of Chapter 406, Subchapter D, Governing ICF/MR Programs: Reimbursement Methodology, Including a Possible Finding that Imminent Peril to Public Health, Safety or Welfare Requires Adoption on an Emergency Basis. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: May 6, 1997, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9706051 Thursday, May 15, 1997, 9:30 p.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order: roll call; II. Citizens Comments III. Approval of the Minutes of the March 20, 1997, Meeting. IV. Issues to be Considered: 1. Chairman's Report: Announcement of New Appointments to the Citizen's Planning Advisory Committee. 2. Commissioner's Report: Medical Director's Report. Consideration of Approval: 3. Of a Capital Improvement Project on the Austin State School Campus (Landscaping and Replacement of Outdoor Covers) 4. To Submit a Proposal to the General Services Commission to Name the New Adult Building at Vernon State Hospital "The Dorene Mooney Building" 5. of FY 1997 Operating Budget Adjustments 6. Of a Grazing Lease for 620 acres of Real Property at the Mexia State School 7. Of Items Regarding Central Park in Austin, Texas: a. Consideration of Approval of the Conventional Operating Budget of 38th Street Ltd. As Lessee of Central Park in Austin, Texas b. Executive Session under Texas Government Code, sec.551.071 for Consideration of items Pertaining to a Subleasee at Central Park in Austin, Texas, including the Submission of the Financing Agreement by MedCath, Inc. 8. Executive Session under Texas Government Code, sec.551.072, for Consideration of Items Related to the Lease of the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas 9. Of the Hill County Community MHMR Center Plan 10. Of New sec.2.5A(7)(e) Establishing a Facilities Governance committee, Repeal of sec.2.5B(5)(e) Related to the Facilities Governance Liaison, and Changes to sec.6.1B, Related to the Naming of State Buildings, in the Board Policies and Procedures Manual 11. Of Adoption of New Chapter 401, Subchapter L, Governing TDMHMR In-Home and Family Support Program, with the Contemporaneous Repeal of the Existing Subchapter 12. Of Adoption of New Chapter 402, Subchapter I, Governing Movement of Individuals with Mental Retardation from Department Facilities, with the Contemporaneous Repeal of the Existing Subchapter 13. Review and Approval of Medicaid Re reimbursement Rates for Institutions for Mental Diseases for the Period May 1, 1997 through April 30, 1998 14. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State-operated Campus-based Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) for the Period January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997 15. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State-operated Small Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) for the Period January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997 16. Consideration and Possible Action Concerning the Emergency Adoption of New 25 TAC sec.sec.406.151, and 406.156 of Chapter 406, Subchapter D, Governing ICF/MR Programs: Reimbursement Methodology, and the Contemporaneous Repeal of Existing 25 TAC sec.sec.406.151, 406.155 and 406.156 of Chapter 406, Subchapter D, Governing ICF/MR Programs: Reimbursement Methodology, including a Possible Finding that Imminent Peril to Public Health, Safety or Welfare Requires Adoption on an Emergency Basis 17. Executive Session Under Texas Government Code sec.sec.551.071 to Discuss Potential and Pending Litigation, RAJ vs Gilbert; Institute of Cognitive Development, Develo-cepts, Inc and Carroll Stroman, dba Bitter Creek Farm vs Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation 28. Executive Session Under Texas Government Code sec.551.074 to Discuss the Annual Performance Evaluation of the Commissioner. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: May 6, 1997, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9706053 Midwestern State University Friday, May 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents REVISED AGENDA: This is an addition to the previously posted meeting agenda: The Board of Regents will discuss the possible sale of Southwest Parkway Land in closed session as allowed by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.072. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: May 5, 1997, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9705977 Texas Municipal Retirement System Friday, May 23, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 211 West Sixth Street, 20th Floor Board Room Austin Joint Meeting, Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee on Retirement Matters AGENDA: Consider and Act on Results of 1996 Actuarial Valuation and Approval of 1998 City Contribution Rates and Supplemental Death Benefits Contribution Rates; Staff Reports. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476- 7577. Filed: May 5, 1997, 1:30 p.m. TRD-9705984 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 9:30 a.m., also 1:00 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: Class 3 Modification to Hazardous Waste Permit; Hearing Request; Temporary Variance; Amendment to Permit; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Agreed Order; Public Water Supply Enforcement Agreed Order; Municipal Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Order; Air Enforcement Agreed Order; Sludge Enforcement Default Order; Municipal Solid Waste Default Orders; On-Site Enforcement Agreed Order; Multi-Media Agreed Order; Rules; Emergency Orders; Motion for Reconsideration; Executive Session the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 agenda starts 8:45 until 9:25). The Commission will consider approving the following items at its 1:00 p.m. meeting; Motion for Reconsideration; Administrative Law Judges Proposal for Decision. (Registration for 1:00 p.m. agenda starts at 12:30 p.m.) Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: May 5, 1997, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9705989 Friday, May 16, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Bldg. R, Room 5108, TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex Austin Used Oil Grant Program Advisory Committee AGENDA: MEETING CANCELLED Contact: Debra Bohl, (512) 239-6695, Gary TRim, 239-6708. Filed: May 8, 1997, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9706156 Tuesday, May 20, 1997, 5:30 p.m. Midlothlian Middle School, 700 George Hopper Road Midlothian AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the application for an industrial hazardous waste permit by TXI OPERATIONS, LP, to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). This session (May 20, 1997) of the public hearing will be held for the purpose of taking public comments on the proposed permit. This session of the hearing will be informal and anyone who wishes to make a public comment regarding the application or the draft permit may do so at this session. TXI OPERATIONS, LLP, Midlothian Cement Plant applied for a permit (Application for Proposed Permit Number HW-50316) to authorize the construction and continued operation of 8 existing tanks, 4 proposed tanks, and 4 existing cement kilns for the storage, processing and burning of hazardous waste, Class 1, and Call 2 nonhazardous industrial solid waste. Wastes are received from off-site sources on a commercial basis. Wastes managed at this facility include hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, and these wastes are burned in the kilns as fuels and as clinker quenchwater. TXI operates four wet-process rotary cement kilns for the production of portland cement at its Midlothian Cement Plant. The plant is currently authorized to receive hazardous waste from off-site sources for use as fuel and quench water in its cement manufacturing operations. The wastes are stored and blended in tanks and then burned in the cement kilns. The facility is located at 245 Ward Road in Ellis County, Texas. This matter has been assigned SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0499. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:19 a.m. TRD-9705963 Wednesday, May 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Midlothlian City Hall, 104 West Avenue "E" Midlothian AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the application for an industrial hazardous waste permit by TXI OPERATIONS, LP, to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). TXI OPERATIONS, LP, Midlothian Cement Plant applied for a permit (Application for Proposed Permit Number HW-50316) to authorize the construction and continued operation of 8 existing tanks, 4 proposed tanks, and 4 existing cement kilns for the storage, processing and burning of hazardous waste, Class 1, and Class 2 nonhazardous industrial solid waste. Wastes are received from off-site sources on a commercial basis. Wastes managed at this facility include hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, and these wastes are burned in the kilns as fuels and as clinker quenchwater. TXI operates four wet-process rotary cement kilns for the production of portland cement at its Midlothian Cement Plant. the plant is currently authorized to receive hazardous waste from off-site sources for use as fuel and quench water in its cement manufacturing operations. The wastes are stored and blended in tanks and then burned in the cement kilns. The facility is located at 245 Ward Road in Ellis County, Texas. This matter has been assigned SOAH Docket Number 582-97- 0499. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:18 a.m. TRD-9705962 Wednesday, July 23, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, 12118 North Interstate 35 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 97-0321-DIS; BASTROP COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Number 3's application for renewal of authority to adopt and impose a uniform operations and maintenance standby fee on undeveloped property within the District. The application is filed and the hearing will be held under the authority of sec.49.231 of the Texas Water Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code, sec.sec.293.141-293.152, and under the procedural rules of the Commission. The application has been executed by the Board of Directors of the District. By Commission Order dated June 3, 1997, the District received authority to levy Operations and maintenance standby fees for the prior calendar years of 1994, 1995, and 1996. the District's application requests authorization to levy uniform operations and maintenance standby fees of $180 per equivalent single- family connection (ESEC) per year for years 1997, 1998, and 1999 against undeveloped property within the district for which wastewater facilities and services are available. The District proposed to levy the fee against 194 vacant lots within the area served by the District's wastewater system, which are the vacant lots in Phases 1A, 1B, and 1C. Contact: Water Utilities District Administration Section, Mail Code 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6161. Filed: May 5, 1997, 1:30 p.m. TRD-9705985 Wednesday, July 23, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, 12118 North Interstate 35 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 97-0277-DIS; VARNER CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT of Brazoria County's application for authority to adopt and impose a uniform operations and maintenance standby fee on undeveloped property within the District. The application is filed and the hearing will be held under the authority of sec.49.231 of the Texas Water Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code, sec.sec.293.141-293.152, and under the procedural rules of the Commission. The District's application requests authorization to levy uniform operations and maintenance standby fees for the calendar years of 1997, 1998, and 1999 in the amount of $5 per month ($60 per year) per vacant lot (vacant equivalent single- family connection (ESFC) in Sections 105 in which water, wastewater, and drainage facilities and services are available. Contact: Water Utilities District Administration Section, Mail Code 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6161. Filed: May 5, 1997, 1:30 p.m. TRD-9705983 Texas Department of Public Safety Thursday, May 15, 1997, 10:30 a.m. DPS Regional Office, 2405 South Loop 250 West Midland AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Budget Matters Internal Audit Report Personnel Matters Pending and Contemplated Litigation Real Estate Matters Public Comment Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, DPS, 5805 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 424-2000, extension 3700. Filed: May 5, 1997, 1:29 p.m. TRD-9705980 Public Utility Commission of Texas Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be a Commissioners' Worksession for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Number 15711, Complaint of AT&T Communications of the Southwest, Inc., Against GTE Southwest, Inc., and GTE Long Distance; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency administrative procedures, budget, consumer affairs/protection/enforcement, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Legislative matters; Adjourn for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7283. Filed: May 6, 1997, 8:14 a.m. TRD-9705997 Thursday, May 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Synchronous Interconnection Committee AGENDA: Project Number 14894: A meeting of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee will be held to investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of the electric facilities of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities of the electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be located, pursuant to Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 1446C-0, sec.2.056(b). Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Contact: Jim Neeley, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, (512) 936-7342. Filed: May 6, 1997, 8:15 a.m. TRD-9706001 Sabine River Compact Administration Friday, June 20, 1997, 9:30 a.m. The Hotel Arcadiana, 1801 Pinhook Road Lafayette, Louisiana AGENDA: Call to order, Approval of Minutes, Report of Chairman, Report of Secretary, Report of Treasurer, Report of Committees, Unfinished Business, New Business, Adjourn. Contact: Mary H. Gibson, Route 1, Box 780, Many, Louisiana 71449, (318) 256- 4112. Filed: May 5, 1997, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9705990 The University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center Thursday, May 8, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Board Room Denton Board of Regents, Budget and Finance Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: Property Damage Deposit; Gift Report; Quarterly Investment Report; Report on Interest Earnings; Internal Audit Update; Investment Report UNT: Resolution Authorizing the Texas Public Finance Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds or Other Obligations for the Purpose of Financing of a Lease or Other Agreement with Respect to equipment, Construction, and Related Costs Purchased, Leased or Intended to be Purchased or Leased by the University of North Texas; Fees for FY'98; Deletion of Teacher Education Admissions Application Fee; Parking Proposal; International Sponsored Student Fee; Gift Report; Quarterly Investment Report; Report on Interest Earnings; Internal Audit Update; Investment Report; Final Bond Sale Results; Vending Contract; Athletics Update Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9705972 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Room 201 Denton Board of Regents, Role and Scope Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: (Executive Session: Personnel; Gratch Appeal); Gratch appeal; Revisions to Faculty Bylaws -- Review of Tenured Faculty Members Award of Honorary Degree; Emeritus Recommendation; Faculty Development Leave; Changes in Curriculum UNT: Personnel Transactions; Promotion and/or Tenure Recommendations for 1997- 98; Tenure for New Faculty Appointees; Routine Academic Reports; Small Class Report; Spring 1997; Faculty Development Leaves; Revisions in Faculty Senate Charter; University of North Texas Gender Equity Plan; University of North Texas Minority Opportunities Plan; Marketing Studies; Medical Isotope Research Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9705973 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Room 201 Denton Board of Regents, Facilities Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: Project Status Report UNT: Wooten Hall HVAC Study; Recreational Sports Complex Lighting and Control Building; Purchase of Property; Maintenance Projects for Residence Halls; Project Status Report; Campus Ministry Center; Radisson Hotel. Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9705971 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Board Room Denton Board of Regents, Advancement Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: Gift Report; UNTHSC/TCOM Foundation Update UNT: Gift Report; Capital Campaign Update; Public Affairs Update; Athletics Update Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9705970 Friday, May 9, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Diamond Eagle Suite, University Union Denton Board of Regents AGENDA: UNTHSC: Approval of Minutes; (UNTHSC/UNT: Executive Session: Legislative Update; IRS Audits UNTHSC: Affiliations; Update on Lawsuits; UNT: City of Denton Utilities Discount; Child and Family Resource Clinic; Asbestos Issues; Update on Den Searches; North Dallas Location; Ath. Update; Update on Lawsuits; Campus Ministry Center; Radisson Hotel; English Fac. Issue; Gratch Appeal; Athletics-- Basketball; Evaluation of Chancellor); Gratch Appeal; Revisions to Fac. Bylaws- Review of Ten. Fac. Mbrs; Award of Hon. Deg.; Emeritus Rec.; Fac. Dev. Leave; Property Damage Deposit; Gift Rpt; Quarterly Investment Rpt; Proj. Status Rpt; President's Accreditation Update. UNT: App. of Min. Pers. Trans.; Promotion and/or Tenure Rec.; Tenure for New Fac. Appointees; Routine Academic Rpts; Small Class Rpt, Spring 1997, Fac. Dev. Leaves; Revision in Faculty Senate Charter; Univ. of North Texas Gender Equity Plan; Univ. of North Texas Min. Opport. Plan; Res. Authorizing the Texas Public Finance Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds or Other Obligations for the Purpose of Financing of a Lease or Other Agreement with Respect to Equipment, Construction, and Related Costs Purchased, Lease or Intended to be Purchased or Leased by the Univ. of North Texas; Fees for FY'98; Deletion of Tchr. Educ. Adm. Appl. Fee; Parking Proposal; International Sponsored Student Fee; Gift Rpt; Quarterly Invest. Rpt; Wooten Hall HVAC Study; Recreational Sports Complex Lighting and Control Building; Purchase of Property; Maintenance Proj. for Residence Halls; Project Status Report; Chancellor's Update on Campus Master Planning Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: May 5, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9705969 The University of Houston Monday, May 19, 1997, 2:00 p.m. S and RII Building, Room 201, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: To discuss and/or act upon the following: Approval of April 21, 1997 Minutes New Protocol Renewal Protocol Other Business Contact: Charles Raflo, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204, (713) 743- 9191. Filed: May 7, 1997, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9706063 The University of Texas at Arlington Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 12:15 p.m. 501 South Nedderman, Room 323, Life Science Building Arlington Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of the December 4, 1997 minutes 2. Further discussion of improvements for animal facility 3. Discussion of facility review checklists prepared by the OPRR of the National Institute of Health Contact: Martha A. Mann, UT-Arlington, Box 19528, Arlington, Texas 76019, (817) 272-3239. Filed: May 5, 1997, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9705978 Texas Veteran's Commission Friday, May 23, 1997, 9:30 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, Sixth Floor, 10th and Colorado Streets Austin Third Quarterly Meeting AGENDA: Regular meeting to approve the mintues of the second quarterly meeting. The Commission will receive information concerning the current legislative session. The Commission will also discuss matters concerning veterans' benefits and services, receive staff reports and conduct other routine business of the Commission. The Commission will take action on these matters as is deemed necessary. Contact: Douglas K. Brown, P.O. Box 12277, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5538. Filed: May 6, 1997, 2:19 p.m. TRD-9706047 Texas Water Development Board Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of March 19, 1997. 2. Consider approving a $2,951,599 grant/loan to Terrell County Water Control and Improvement District (Terrell County) for the construction of a wastewater collection and treatment facility to serve the community of Sanderson (Economically Distressed Areas Program.) 3. Consider approving a $523,916 grant/loan to the City of Rio Hondo (Cameron County) to provide sanitary sewer and water services to certain colonies within the city (Economically Distressed Areas Program). 4. Consider approving an additional $3,010,601 grant/loan to the City of Alton (Hidalgo County) to finance construction of a wastewater collection and transportation system (Economically Distressed Areas Program) and a $1,170,000 loan to purchase future capacity from the City of McAllen (State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund). 5. Consider approving an $18, 367, 467 grant (100%) to the City of Roma (Starr County) for design and improvements to the water and sewer systems (Economically Distressed Areas Program), a $6,235,000 loan for improvements to the sewer system (State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund) and a $4,375,000 loan for expansion to the city's waterworks plant and construction of a new elevated storage tank (Water Assistance fund of the Water Development Fund). 6. Briefing and discussion on EDAP facility plan applications and on-going facility plans. 7. Briefing on present and future EDAP projects. 8. Report on the status of approved contracts. 9. May consider items on the agenda of the May 15, 1997 Board meeting. * Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: May 6, 1997, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9706013 Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of March 19, 1997. 2. Briefing and discussion on current audit activities of the Internal Auditor. 3. Briefing and discussion on external audit activities of the Development Fund Audit Section. 4. May discuss items on the agenda of the May 15, 1997 Board meeting. * Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: May 6, 1997, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9706012 Thursday, May 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Board AGENDA: The Board will consider: minutes; executive, committee and financial reports; financial assistance to Military Highway WSC, Davenport Ranch Municipal Utility District Number 1, Whiterock Water Supply Corporation, Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District Number 10, and City of Alton; a request from Diana Water Supply Corporation to approve partial release of lien, sale and transfer of a right-of-way to the Texas Department of Transportation, and execution of agreements; adoption of amendment to Chapter 371, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, concerning a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Board and TNRCC and execution of the MOU; publication of amendments to Chapter 371, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, to correct and clarify rule provisions and provide for administrative cost recovery in the DWSRF program; authorizing staff to pursue a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to serve the wastewater needs of poor, rural communities; the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund operating agreement between the Board and EPA, the FY 1997 Intended Use Plan and Execution of necessary documents to apply for a capitalization award from EPA. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: May 6, 1997, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9706014 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, Texas Workforce Commission, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting; Public comment; Staff reports, update on activities relating to skills Development Fund and other activities as determined by the Acting Executive Director; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of local workforce development boards for certification; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding recommendations to TCWSEC of strategic and operational plans submitted by local workforce development boards; Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.74 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff; Actions if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; Consideration and action on higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas workforce Commission Docket 20; Consideration and action on motion for attorney's fees for Appeal tribunal Number 95-119907-1-0595; and Set date of next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 483- 7833. Filed: May 5, 1997, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9705991 Texas Youth Commission Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 5:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor, General Conference Room Austin Board Education Committee AGENDA: Technology Update (Information) Summer Conference (Information) Accountability and Planning (Information) Prison Industry Enhancement (PIE) (Information) Contact: Eleanor Thompson, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6001. Filed: May 6, 1997, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9706037 Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 5:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor, Executive Conference Room Austin Board Construction Committee AGENDA: I. Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 19, 1997 II. FY 94-05 Construction Program Update A. Project Budgets/Status B. Program Budget C. Project Schedules III. FY 96-97 Construction Program Update A. Existing Facilities 1. Project Budgets/Status 2. Project Schedules B. Conversion Projects 1. Project Budgets 2. Project Schedules C. Program Budget IV. In-House Design/Construction Management Information System V. Other Contact: Eleanor Thompson, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6001. Filed: May 6, 1997, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9706039 Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 6:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor, Executive Conference Room Austin Board Audit Committee AGENDA: Approval of Audit Report on Human Resources Management (Action) Presentation of Human Resources Department Workplan for Implementing Audit Recommendations (Information) Approval of Semi-Annual Report on Status of Implementation of Audit Recommendations (Action) Status of Projects Underway (Information) Contact: Eleanor Thompson, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6001. Filed: May 6, 1997, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9706038 Thursday, May 15, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar, Public Hearing Rooms 1420 and 1430. Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Opening Remarks Approval of the Minutes of the March 20, 1997 Board Meeting (Action) Approval of the Minutes of the April 3, 1997 Board Meeting (Action) Executive Director's Report (Information) Public Comments (Information) Legislative Update (Information) Review of Site Selection Process for New Facility (Information) Report on TYC/TDCJ IN-House Design/Construction Program- Procedural Changes (Information) Followup on Board Request for Recommendations Regarding Operation Outreach (Information) Approve Semi-Annual Implementation Status of Audit Recommendations (Action) Approval of Audit Report on Human Resources Management (Action) Human Resources Workplan to Implement Audit Recommendations (Action) New Procedures for Release or Transfer to TDCJ (Information) Statistical Summary (Information) Review of Alleged Mistreatment Investigations (Information) Grievance Administrator's Semi-Annul Report (Information) Executive Session (sec.551,074, Government Code, related to the Executive Director's Evaluation) Contact: Eleanor Thompson, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6001. Filed: May 6, 1997, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9706040 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed May 5, 1997 Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Special Event, Lone Star Park, met at 2200 North Beltline Road, Grand Prairie, May 8, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9705987. Hood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1902 West Peal Street, District Office, Granbury, May 13, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Harold Chesnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573- 2471. TRD-9705986. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, May 15, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9705975. Meetings filed May 6, 1997 Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met t 226 Highway 132, Natalia, May 12, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information my be obtained from John W. Ward, III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9706035. Brazos Valley Development Council, Executive Committee, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, May 14, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Stevens, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9706058. Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, will meet at the Office of Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, May 13, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9706032. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, will meet at Dallas Housing Authority, Dale V. Kesler Board Room, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, May 15, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mattye Jones, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9706008. Elm Creek WSC, Board, met at 508 Avenue "E", Moody, May 12, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rita Foster, 508 Avenue, E, Moody, Texas, (817) 853-3838. TRD-9706036. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Board, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, May 9, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Barfield, or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879 or fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9706006. Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, May 13, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 238- 8823. TRD-9706042. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Projects Review Committee, will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, May 20, 1997, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, H-GAC, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9706031. North Plains Ground Water Conservation District Number Two, Board, will meet at 603 East First, Dumas, May 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard S. Bowers, P.O. Box 795, Dumas, Texas 79029-0795, (806) 935-6401. TRD-9706061. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, will meet at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, May 14, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9706024. Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors, met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, May 12, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915) 445-2037. TRD- 9706015. Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors, will meet at 1100 North Stanton, Fourth Floor, Main Conference Room, El Paso, May 16, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. (MST). Information may be obtained from Patty Fox, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0998. TRD-9706033. Sabine Valley Center, Care and Treatment Committee, will meet at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, May 15, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9706056. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee, will meet at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, May 15, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD- 9706055. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, will meet at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, May 15, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237- 2362. TRD-9706054. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, May 15, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD- 9706057. Sulphur-Cypress Soil and Water Conservation District 419, met at 1809 West Ferguson, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, May 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson Road, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455, (903) 572-5411, TRD-9706002. Tri-County Special Utility District (SUD), Board of Directors, met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, May 12, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 803-3553. TRD-9706022. Wheeler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 103 East Texas, Courthouse Square, Wheeler, May 12, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Larry Schoenhals, P.O. Box 1200, Wheeler, Texas 79896, (806) 826- 5900. TRD-9706048. Meetings filed May 7, 1997 Brown County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, May 12, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Doran E. Lemke, 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 643-5676. TRD-9706062. Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee, will meet at 2520 IH35 South, Suite 100, Austin, May 14, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Betty Voights, 2520 South IH35, Suite 220, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 443-7653. TRD-9706064. Garza Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 124 East Main, Post, May 14, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billie Y. Windham, P.O. Drawer F, Post, Texas 79356, (806) 495-3518. TRD-9706065. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Local Workforce Development Board, will meet at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, May 14, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9706067. Meetings filed May 8, 1997 Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at the Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn Avenue, Dallas, May 8, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Valerie Taylor, 3030 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951- 8302. TRD-9706120.