TALCB Board Meeting
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Note: While the written portion of the minutes below are published in agenda order, the items may have been presented in a different order.
Agenda Item 1 Call to order and pledges of allegiance
Agenda Item 2 Roll call and discussion and possible action to excuse Board member absence(s), if any
A roll call was conducted by the TREC Recording Secretary and the following members of the Board, constituting a quorum, answered present: Chair Ms. Sara Oates, Ms. Martha Gayle Reid Lynch, Mr. Mark McAnally, Mr. Chance Bolton, Mr. Rolando Castro, Mr. John Eichelberger, Ms. Paola Escalante-Castillo, Ms. Stephanie Robinson, and Ms. Lisa Sprinkle.
Agenda Item 3 Opening remarks from the Chair and Board mission moment
The Chair and Board paused to remember TALCB Recording Secretary, Dione Frederick, who recently passed away unexpectedly.
Agenda Item 4 General comments from visitors on non-agenda items
No public comments were offered.
Agenda Item 5 Ratification of the official record of the February 23, 2024 Board meeting as approved for posting on the website by the Secretary of the Board
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Bolton moved to ratify the minutes as presented. Mr. McAnally seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 6 Final orders and surrenders in the matter of:
a. Complaint #23-0652 (William Robert Coleman, TX-1360167-R)
b. Complaint #23-0496 (Johnny Albert Tate, TX-1360428-R)
Agenda Item 7 Report by Enforcement Committee
Agenda Item 8 Report by Executive Committee
Agenda Item 9 Report by Budget & Finance Committee
Agenda Item 10 Report by TREC & TALCB Joint Audit Committee
Agenda Item 11 Staff reports on agency operations, initiatives and statistical data
Agenda Item 12 Executive session to discuss pending litigation or receive advice of legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071
The Board did not hold an executive session.
Agenda Item 13 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC §153.241, Sanctions Guidelines
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved that the amendments be published in the Texas Register for public comment as presented. Ms. Robinson seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 14 Discussion and possible action to propose review of 22 TAC Chapter 155, Rules Relating to Standards of Practice, and Chapter 157, Rules Relating to Practice and Procedure
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved that 22 Tex. Admin. Code Chapters 155 and 157 be opened for rule review and submitted for publication in the Texas Register for public comment as presented. Mr. Bolton seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 15 Report on Spring 2024 Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials Conference
Agenda Item 16 Discussion and possible action regarding TALCB FY2025 Draft Budget, Budget and Financial Administration Policy, and Investment Policy
Agenda Item 17 Discussion and possible action regarding the FY2025-2029 Strategic Plan
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Bolton moved that the Board approve the FY2025-2029 Strategic Plan as presented along with any technical or non-substantive changes and further the Board delegate final approval of the FY2025-2029 Strategic Plan to the Chair. Ms. Sprinkle seconded the motion. The motion failed. Mr. Bolton moved that the Board approve the FY2025-2029 Strategic Plan as presented along with any technical or non-substantive changes and further the Board delegate final approval of the FY2025-2029 Strategic Plan to the Executive Committee. Mr. McAnally seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 18 Discussion regarding the Executive Director’s engagement in negotiations with the Texas Facilities Commission for new office space at 1501 Lavaca
Agenda Item 19 Discussion and possible action regarding possible topics for November workshop
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Bolton moved that the Board not have a workshop in November 2024. Ms. Reid Lynch seconded the motion and the Board approved the motion 8/1.
Agenda Item 20 Discussion and possible action regarding agenda items for future meetings
Ms. Oates requested the FY2025 budget be included on the next agenda.
Agenda Item 21 Discussion and possible action to schedule future meeting dates
Future meetings dates were confirmed for August 16, 2024 and November 15, 2024, and tentatively set for February 21, 2025.
Agenda Item 22 - The Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:14 a.m.