Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR
RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 44, BLOCK D, WERKENTHIN
SECTION FIVE (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 1.517 ACRES - OESTRICK LANE - NO
FISCAL REQUIRED - ON-SITE SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY -
CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #25)
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2. RECEIVE INPUT FROM RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS
COUNTY REGARDING THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE USED IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS.
(LAST PUBLIC HEARING)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. A. DECLARE TUESDAY,
MAY 2, 2006 AS "TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY"; AND
B. PRESENT CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO EMPLOYEES
COMPLETING 20, 25 AND 30 YEARS OF SERVICE.
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION NAMING MAY 3,
2006 AS "LAW DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE
MONTH OF MAY 2006 AS "MENTAL HEALTH MONTH" AND MAY 8, 2006 AS "CHILDREN'S
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY
1 THROUGH 8, 2006 AS "COVER THE UNINSURED WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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7. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE
MONTH OF MAY 2005 AS "HISPANIC CULTURAL AWARENESS MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY
AND RECOGNIZING THE TWENTIETH ANNUAL COMBINED CITY/COUNTY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION.
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS
IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $520,951.50
FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 14 TO APRIL 20, 2006.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT WITH AUS-TEX CONCESSIONS TO G&M CATERING. (THIS
ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071,
CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Added to consent.
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AGREEMENT WITH DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SERVICES OF AUSTIN AND PEDIATRIX
MEDICAL SERVICES INC. FOR NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT TRANSPORT HELICOPTER
SERVICES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
AT 9:45 A.M.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM SELECTION COMMITTEE REGARDING NEXT STEPS TO SELECT
FIRMS IN RESPONSE TO RFQ NO. Q060056-MB, TCCC DESIGN BUILD PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
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13. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT
AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES, EAST METRO PARK RAW WATER LINE, CONTRACT NO. PS060218LP,
TO FREESE AND NICHOLS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FY '06
TYPE F HOT MIX OVERLAY PROGRAM - CITY OF LAKEWAY, IFB NO. B060106-LP, TO THE
LOW BIDDER, J.D. RAMING PAVING COMPANY. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY AND
COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVAC REPAIR
PROJECT PHASE 2, AT 1010 LAVACA, (ALTERNATE NO. 1 ONLY), IFB NO. B060142-DG,
TO THE SOLE BIDDER, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT
NO. 99C0018-JP, HART INTERCIVIC, FOR PUBLIC RECORDS DEED INDEXING SYSTEM.
(COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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18. AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF INVOICE FOR ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SECOND AIRCRAFT PURCHASED ON CONTRACT NO. 05C00297BF TO AMERICAN EUROCOPTER,
LLC. (EMERGENCY SERVICES/STAR FLIGHT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SURFACE
AGGREGATES GRADES 4 AND 5, IFB NO. B060185-DR, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, VULCAN
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE
HOLT BUILDING ROOF RESTORATION, IFB NO. B060141-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, Q A
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. (FM) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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21. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE
OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM ARCHITECTURE PLUS
FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4)
OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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22. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO.
04T00038LD WITH HERRERA AND SONS JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES
AT NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER/CLINIC. (FM) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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23. APPROVE SERVICE AGREEMENT AWARD FOR
UTILITY RELOCATION, PFLUGERVILLE EAST ROADWAY PROJECT, TO TXU ELECTRIC. (TNR)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
AT 1:45 P.M.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC ISSUES ON BRODIE LANE. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY) (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV'T.
CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 44, BLOCK
D, WERKENTHIN SECTION FIVE (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 1.517 ACRES - OESTRICK
LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - ON-SITE SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS
COUNTY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO REIMBURSE
THE CITY FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 FOR THE RELOCATION OF FIRE
HYDRANTS INSIDE MOYA HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL ON BURLESON ROAD.
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE THE CALL DOWN OF FISCAL POSTINGS
FOR PLAZA VOLENTE, SIX TWENTY HILL COUNTRY, WHITNEY OAKS AND STONEY RIDGE
PHASE A SECTION VI TO USE FUNDS ON COUNTY ROAD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RESERVE AT
WEST CREEK - 600 DETACHED UNITS - CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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A. A VARIANCE TO SECTION 30-2-151 OF
TITLE 30 (AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) FOR ALIGNING STREETS
IN NEW SUBDIVISIONS; AND
B. A FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: VAUGHT RANCH SECTION 2
SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 5 LOTS - 97.36 ACRES - VAUGHT RANCH ROAD &
R.M. 2222 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY
OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: NOACK HILL
(LONG FORM PLAT - 8 LOTS - 10 ACRES - NOACK HILL ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH
TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - NO MUNICIPAL
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS SECTION
3C, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
32. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT WITH FEMA/GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT. GRANT CONTRACT
CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY '06.
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
OTHER ITEMS
34. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE ORDER OF APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDING JUDGE, ALTERNATE PRESIDING
JUDGE AND OTHER PERSONNEL OF THE CENTRAL COUNTING STATION, PRESIDING JUDGES
OF THE RECEIVING SUBSTATIONS AND PRESIDING JUDGE AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE
OF THE EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD FOR THE MAY 13, 2006 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL
ELECTIONS. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING AN ORDER TO FILL VACANCIES OF UNEXPIRED TERM OF ELECTION JUDGES
AND ALTERNATE ELECTION JUDGES AND TO APPOINT ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE
ELECTION JUDGES FOR CONSOLIDATED PRECINCTS FOR THE MAY 13, 2006 JOINT GENERAL
AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST BY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #4 FOR A STRATEGY TO RELOCATE FROM
10220 IH-35 NORTH TO ANOTHER COUNTY SITE.
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38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY REORGANIZATION INITIATIVES:
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A. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER
OR COORDINATOR FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING;
B. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OR COORDINATOR FOR EMERGENCY
SERVICES;
C. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF BOTH CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PLANNING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR;
D. ANY OTHER OPTIONS REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE PLANNING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES; AND
E. OTHER RELATED EMERGENCY PERSONNEL MATTERS. (THIS ITEM
MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.074,
PERSONNEL MATTERS)
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION REGARDING APPRAISAL AND REVENUE CAPS.
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40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
RELATED TO THE COUNTY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY AS FOLLOWS:
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A. AMEND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY
TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE TO PROVIDE FOR TAX ABATEMENT UNDER THE TEXAS
TAX CODE, CHAPTER 312.
B. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 16, 2006 TO CONSIDER
DESIGNATION OF A REINVESTMENT ZONE TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: LOTS
4 AND 5, BLOCK "A" OF WELLS BRANCH PHASE "A," SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND LOT 2 OF WELLS BRANCH PHASE "A," SECTION 5A, A SUBDIVISION
IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Note 1 Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Commissioners Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the Commissioners Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session.
41. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLOSE OUT OF ICE BATS CONTRACT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY. 1 AND 2
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EFFORTS TO MARKET PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD. 1 AND 2
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J INC. V. RUFINO CORNEJO AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1, ET. AL. 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN VICTOR MUNIZ, ET. AL. V. WILLIAM JONES, ET. AL. 1
45. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INITIATIVE TO EDUCATE TRAVIS COUNTY VOTERS AND CONDUCT NON-BINDING ELECTION ON THE TOLLING OF NEW LANES ADDED TO EXISTING STATE ROADS IN TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 28 AND APRIL 4, 2006, AND THE CORRECTED MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2006.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 23, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 10 AND 26 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RATIFY LETTER TO GOVERNOR'S OFFICE REQUESTING TWO-WEEK EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR THE 2004 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM AND THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANTS TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 28, APRIL 4, AND APRIL 11, 2006.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 7, FEBRUARY 21 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2006.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 2006.
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