Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission

Schedule for August 22-23, 2007

Archived Audio — Wednesday, August 22, 2007

• Pre-agenda — MP3 Audio File (MP3 68.5 KB)
• Item 1 — Finance Committee — MP3 Audio File (MP3 8.4 MB)
• Item 2 — Regulations Committee — MP3 Audio File (MP3 1.6 MB)
• Item 3 — Conservation Committee — MP3 Audio File (MP3 1.3 MB)
• Item 4 — Annual Public Hearing — MP3 Audio File (MP3 4.3 MB)

Archived Audio — Thursday, August 23, 2007

• Pre-agenda — MP3 Audio File (MP3 2.1 MB)
• Item 1 — Action — Approval of Agenda — MP3 Audio File (MP3 50.6 KB)
• Item 2 — Action — Election of Vice Chairman — MP3 Audio File (MP3 58.9 KB)
• Item 3 — Action — Approval of Small Community Grant Funding — MP3 Audio File (MP3 93.2 KB)
• Item 4 — Action — Approval of National Recreational Trail Grant Funding — MP3 Audio File (MP3 87.5 KB)
• Item 5 — Action — Approval of Boating Access Grant Funding — MP3 Audio File (MP3 252.1 KB)
• Item 6 — Action — Approval of Target Range Grant Funding — MP3 Audio File (MP3 704.8 KB)
• Item 7 — Action — Operating and Capital Budget — MP3 Audio File (MP3 505.2 KB)
• Item 8 — Action — Fy 2008 General Obligation Bond Program — New Bond Proceeds — MP3 Audio File (MP3 156.4 KB)
• Item 9 — Action — Fy 2008 General Obligation Bond Program — State Park Repairs — MP3 Audio File (MP3 195.8 KB)
• Item 10 — Briefing — Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo Preview — MP3 Audio File (MP3 548.4 KB)
• Item 11 — Action — Statewide Hunting and Fishing Proclamation Rule Amendments — MP3 Audio File (MP3 138.3 KB)
• Item 12 — Action — Implementation of Recommendations By the State Auditors Office Audit of State Parks Financial Processes — MP3 Audio File (MP3 248.7 KB)
• Item 13 — Action — Duck Stamp Fees — MP3 Audio File (MP3 340.7 KB)
• Item 14 — Action — Resolution — Representatives To Comal County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan — MP3 Audio File (MP3 102.5 KB)
• Item 15 — Action — Resolution — Representative To the Steering Committee of the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program — MP3 Audio File (MP3 410.8 KB)
• Item 16 — Action — 2007-2008 Migratory Game Bird Proclamation — MP3 Audio File (MP3 376.7 KB)
• Item 17 — Action — Vessel Regulations — MP3 Audio File (MP3 121 KB)
• Item 18 — Action — Rules Regarding Eligibility of Real Property for Inclusion In State Parks System — MP3 Audio File (MP3 157.5 KB)
• Item 19 — Action — Land Donation — Gonzales County — MP3 Audio File (MP3 55.1 KB)
• Item 20 — Action — Land Acquisition — Jefferson County — MP3 Audio File (MP3 47.9 KB)
• Item 21 — Action — Pipeline Easement — Jefferson County — MP3 Audio File (MP3 200.2 KB)
• Item 22 — Action — Land Sale — Donley County — MP3 Audio File (MP3 64.1 KB)
• Item 23 — Action — Land Sale — Travis County — MP3 Audio File (MP3 67.6 KB)
• Item 24 — Action — Land Acquisition — Brazoria County — MP3 Audio File (MP3 59.1 KB)
• Item 25 — Action — Land Donation — Bastrop County — MP3 Audio File (MP3 63.3 KB)
• Item 26 — Action — Designation of the Texas State Railroad Right-of-way As A Park Road — Withdrawn — MP3 Audio File (MP3 53.1 KB)
• Item 27 — 28 Executive Sessions — MP3 Audio File (MP3 26.9 KB)

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

^**8:00 am – Committee Meetings

• Finance Committee, Commission Hearing Room
• Regulations Committee, Commission Hearing Room
• Conservation Committee, Commission Hearing Room
• Conservation Committee – Executive Session, Executive Office Conference Room

Lunch

2:00 pm

• Annual Public Hearing, Commission Hearing Room

Thursday, August 23, 2007

9:00 am – Commission Meeting

• Approve previous Meeting minutes
• Acceptance of Donations – TPWD Donations over $500
• Service Awards

1. Action – Approval of Agenda
   
2. Action – Election of Vice Chairman
   
3. Action – Approval of Small Community Grant Funding
4. Action – Approval of National Recreational Trail Grant Funding
5. Action – Approval of Boating Access Grant Funding
6. Action – Approval of Target Range Grant Funding
7. Action – Operating and Capital Budget
   • Approval of FY08 Operating and Capital Budget
   • Approval of Budget and Investment Policy Resolutions
8. Action – FY 2008 General Obligation Bond Program
   • New Bond Proceeds – Approval of Resolution
9. Action – FY 2008 General Obligation Bond Program
   • State Park Repairs – Approval of Resolution
10. Briefing – Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo Preview
11. Action – Statewide Hunting and Fishing Proclamation Rule Amendments
    • Use of Laser Sighting Devices – Proof of Being Legally Blind – Mandated by Legislation (H.B. 308)
12. Action – Implementation of Recommendations by the State Auditor's Office Audit of State Parks Financial Processes
    • Resolution on Seeking Legislative and Local Input on the State Parks System
    • Adoption of Prioritized Criteria for Capital Improvement and Repair Needs
13. Action – Duck Stamp Fees – Authorization to Sell Federal Duck Stamps through TPWD's Automated License System – Authorized by Legislation (S.B. 1668)
14. Action – Resolution – Designation of Representatives to the Biological Advisory Team and the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Comal County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan
15. Action – Resolution – Designation of TPWD Representative and Representative of Recreational Interests in the Guadalupe River Basin to the Steering Committee of the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program – Mandated by Legislation (S.B. 3)
16. Action – 2007-2008 Migratory Game Bird Proclamation – Late Season Provisions
17. Action – Vessel Regulations – Authorized/Mandated by Legislation (H.B. 3764)
    • Use of Inventory Vessels for Test, Show or Demonstration Purposes
    • Fee for Electronic Vessel Registration Renewal
    • Fee for Original and Duplicate Validation Cards
18. Action – Rules Regarding Eligibility of Real Property for Inclusion in State Parks System – Mandated by Legislation (H.B. 12)
19. Action – Land Donation – Gonzales County – Acceptance of 1.35 Acres at Palmetto State Park
20. Action – Land Acquisition – Jefferson County – 62 Foot by 92 Foot Inholding at the J. D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area
21. Action – Pipeline Easement – Jefferson County – Sale of Easement to Golden Pass for Pipeline Across J. D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area
22. Action – Land Sale – Donley County – 3.4 Acres at the Taylor Lakes Unit of the Playa Lakes Wildlife Management Area
23. Action – Land Sale – Travis County – 2.4 Acres at the Austin Game Warden Academy Property
24. Action – Land Acquisition – Brazoria County – 20 Acres at the Nannie M. Stringfellow Wildlife Management Area
25. Action – Land Donation – Bastrop County – Acceptance of 128 Acres at Bastrop State Park
26. Action – Designation of the Texas State Railroad Right-of-Way as a Park Road – Withdrawn
27. Briefing – Executive Director Search (Executive Session)
28. Briefing – Executive Director Search Subcommittee (Executive Session)