TALCB Board Meeting
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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 TALCB 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
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 August 16, 2024, Board meeting as approved for posting on the website by the Secretary of the Board
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch 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 #24-0462 (Michael Dietschweiler, TX-1333228-R)
b. Complaint #24-0565 (Alec Alderman, TX-1361326-R)
c. Complaint #23-0691 & 24-0072 (Samantha Daviss, TX-1360431-R)
d. Complaint #23-0732 (James Leslie Neugebauer, TX-1320774-G (Expired))
Agenda Item 7 Discussion and possible action regarding request for modification of agreed order in the matter of Complaint #23-0732 (James Leslie Neugebauer, TX-1320774-G (Expired))
Agenda Item 8 Report by AMC Advisory Committee
Agenda Item 9 Report by Education & Licensing Committee
Agenda Item 10 Report by Executive Committee
Agenda Item 11 Staff reports on agency operations, initiatives and statistical data
Agenda Item 12 Executive session to discuss pending litigation or obtain advice of legal counsel on agenda items pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071
Agenda Item 13 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC §153.24, Complaint Processing
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Bolton moved for the adoption of the amendments as published. Mr. McAnally seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 14 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter B, Contested Case Hearings:
a. §157.9, Notice of Hearing
b. §157.10, Right to Counsel; Right to Participate
c. §157.11, Contested Cases; Entry of Appearance; Continuance
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved for the adoption of the amendments as published. Ms. Escalante-Castillo seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 15 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter C, Post Hearing:
a. §157.17, Final Decisions and Orders
b. §157.18, Motions for Rehearing
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Castro moved for the adoption of the amendments as published. Mr. Bolton seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 16 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter D, Penalties and Other Enforcement Provisions, §157.25, Temporary Suspension
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Bolton moved for the adoption of the amendments as published. Ms. Reid Lynch seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 17 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter E, Alternative Dispute Resolution, §157.31, Investigative Conference
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. McAnally moved for the adoption of the amendments as published. Ms. Escalante-Castillo seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 18 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC §159.204, Complaint Processing and New Rule 22 TAC §159.203, Sanctions Guidelines
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Robinson moved that the amendments be published in the Texas Register for public comment as presented. Mr. McAnally seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 19 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC §153.16, License Reinstatement
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Bolton moved that the amendments be published in the Texas Register for public comment as presented. Ms. Reid Lynch seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 20 Discussion and possible action to close review of 22 TAC Chapter 155, Rules Relating to Standards of Practice, and Chapter 157, Rules Relating to Practice and Procedure
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. McAnally moved that review of 22 Tex. Admin. Code Chapters 155 and 157 be closed. Ms. Reid Lynch seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 21 Report on Fall 2024 Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials Conference
Agenda Item 22 Discussion and possible action regarding nominations to create a slate of candidates for the offices of Vice Chair and Secretary of the Board
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Bolton nominated Martha Gayle Reid Lynch for Vice Chair of the Board.
Agenda Item 23 Discussion and possible action regarding Legislative Initiatives
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Bolton moved to direct staff to proceed with legislative initiatives, as presented. Mr. McAnally seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 24 Discussion and possible action for the creation of an AMC Working Group re: Review of Chapter 159 Rules
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved to create a staff-led working group comprised of representatives of those involved in the AMC process to advise staff on AMC related matters, including potential changes to AMC related rules. Mr. Eichelberger seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Agenda Item 25 Discussion and possible action regarding agenda items for future meetings
Agenda Item 26 Discussion and possible action to schedule future meeting dates
Next meeting: February 21, 2025
Tentative future meeting: May 16, 2025
Future meetings dates were confirmed for February 21, 2025, and May 16, 2025.
Agenda Item 27 Adjourn - The Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:05 a.m.