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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 24, 2007

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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 HEARING

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 44, ROUND MOUNTAIN OAKS (SHORT FORM PLAT – 4 LOTS – 21.166 ACRES – FAUBION TRAIL – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES – NO ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM# 20)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF THE RIESEL CULTURAL FACILITIES CORPORATION CULTURAL FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS (GIRL SCOUTS – LONE STAR COUNCIL PROJECT), SERIES 2007 IN A MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,650,000. (ACTION ITEM #31)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION


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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

3. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO FUND ONE SENIOR PLANNER/RESEARCH POSITION TO COORDINATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR COLLABORATION AND TARGETING OF UNDERAGE AND COLLEGE-AGE DRINKING AND DRIVING;
  2. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE REDUCING AUTO THEFT RATES IN THE TASK FORCE AREA;
  3. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE VICTIM OUTREACH PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE;
  4. GRANT CONTRACT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE – BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE – BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (BVP) PROGRAM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO HALF OF THE FUNDING FOR ADDITIONAL AND REPLACEMENT BULLETPROOF VESTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
  5. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/GOVERNOR’S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES TO REPLACE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HAZMAT STRIKE TEAMS.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

5. 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 $363,385.38 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 6 TO APRIL 12, 2007.
Added to consent.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A DISCOUNT TO USE THE BANQUET HALL AND THE GROUND FOR THE DAISY 5K RUN SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2007. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DRUG LAB STAFF.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF VISITATION CENTER WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. CM070106, MARK SYSTEMS INC., TO INCLUDE THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A FLOOR DISTRIBUTION CABINET AND AN UPGRADE TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
Postponed.

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. IL030144RE, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. (HHS & VS)
Postponed.

12. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS070255VR, LA ESPERANZA HOME FOR BOYS IN BROWNSVILLE, A SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM FACILITY, TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000204JW, DAYSTAR RESIDENTIAL, INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILE PROBATION. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FACILITATION OF COURT ORDERED PARENTING CLASSES CONTRACTS AS FOLLOWS:
Added to consent.

  1. MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS060191JT, BRENDA FIERRO, TO CLARIFY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS;
  2. NEW CONTRACT NO. PS070241VR, EFRAIN DAVILA, FOR INSTRUCTOR SERVICES;
  3. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS070008JT, KINSLOE QUEEN, FOR INSTRUCTOR SERVICES; AND
  4. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS040260JW, MARY BETH METCALF, FOR INSTRUCTOR SERVICES. (DOMESTIC RELATIONS)

15. APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO CONTRACTS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS (SANE) SERVICES FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AS FOLLOWS:
Added to consent.

  1. PS050172JW, KIM TARLA-RASH, MODIFICATION NO. 1;
  2. PS070029JT, CAROLYN DALE MUMMA, MODIFICATION NO. 1;
  3. PS070030JT, CHRISTIE KREMER, MODIFICATION NO. 1;
  4. PS070031JT, JULIE GIBBS, MODIFICATION NO. 1;
  5. PS070032JT, MARSHA MALGESINI, MODIFICATION NO. 1;
  6. PS070033JT, LINDA SIFUENTES, MODIFICATION NO. 1;
  7. PS070034JT, LADONNA SHIRLEY, MODIFICATION NO. 1;
  8. PS070035JT, CARMEN DAVAILUS, MODIFICATION NO. 1;
  9. PS070176JT, ANNE MARTIN, MODIFICATION NO. 1;
  10. PS070177JT, RACHAEL HERRERRA, MODIFICATION NO. 1; AND
  11. PS070028JT, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSES ORGANIZATION, MODIFICATION NO. 2 (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS030218JW WITH DR. HOWARD A. RAMSEY D.D.S. FOR DENTAL SERVICES FOR JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

17. REJECT SOLE BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B070187-JT, 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING AIR CONDITIONING RENOVATIONS, AND REBID. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

18. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS060242JT, GREENSTEIN AND KOLKER, FOR ATTORNEY AD LITEM SERVICES. (COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO CONTRACT NO. 04K00264JJ, BARECKY CONSTUCTION COMPANY, FOR EAST METRO PARK (PHASE I, PROJECT II). (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 44, ROUND MOUNTAIN OAKS (SHORT FORM PLAT – 4 LOTS – 21.166 ACRES – FAUBION TRAIL – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES – NO ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A REVISED ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR GILLILAND CREEK TRAIL PHASE 3, A SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM METROPOLITAN MOBILITY PROJECT (STP MM), PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: FOREST CREEK SECTION 39 (SHORT FORM PLAT – TOTAL LOTS 60, 55 LOTS, 4 OPEN SPACE, DRAINAGE LOTS AND 1 AMENITY LOT – 15.838 ACRES – GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD – FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATER, SEWER, IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NUMBER 3 – CITY OF HUTTO AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY ETJ); AND
  2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR FOREST CREEK, SECTION 39. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAMSON COUNTY TO ACCEPT MAINTENANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 1000 FEET OF JANAK ROAD IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY AND RELINQUISH MAINTENANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 1500 FEET OF GREENRIDGE DRIVE IN TRAVIS COUNTY TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A PERMANENT PRESERVATION EASEMENT TO THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION TO FACILITATE IMPLEMENTATION OF GRANT TO THE LAKE TRAVIS EXTENSION EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FOR RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC NAMELESS SCHOOL. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PROCESS FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON PROPOSED MASTER PLAN FOR IMPROVING MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO COMPLETE AN EQUIVALENT MATCH PROJECT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN FEDERAL OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE PROGRAM FUNDING FOR BRIDGE 136 IN PRECINCT ONE AND BRIDGE 229 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

28. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2007. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.

29. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS AS NECESSARY THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 MID-YEAR REVENUE REPORT. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE:
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  1. HOUSE BILL 539: RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF FIREWORKS AND FIREWORKS DISPLAYS;
  2. HOUSE BILL 2006: RELATING TO THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY;
  3. SENATE BILL 1164: RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICIAL COURT REPORTERS FOR DISTRICT COURTS;
  4. HOUSE BILL 3003: RELATING TO THE INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS IN WAYS THAT BENEFIT THE STATE AND LOCAL ECONOMIES AND TO THE SELECTION OF LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR THE DEPOSIT OF PUBLIC FUNDS;
  5. HOUSE BILL 3004: RELATING TO THE INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS, INCLUDING MAKING INVESTMENTS IN WAYS THAT BENEFIT THE STATE AND LOCAL ECONOMIES, AND TO THE SELECTION OF LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR THE DEPOSIT OF PUBLIC FUNDS;
  6. HOUSE BILL 1634: RELATING TO INCENTIVES FOR THE FILM, TELEVISION, AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION INDUSTRIES;
  7. HOUSE BILL 3282: RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF ISSUERS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC SECURITIES;
  8. HOUSE BILL 3612: RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF ISSUERS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC SECURITIES;
  9. HOUSE BILL 3616: RELATING TO THE SELECTION OF FINANCIAL ADVISORS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES;
  10. HOUSE BILL 3539: RELATING TO INTEREST RATE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS RELATED TO FINANCING CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS;
  11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT OF MAY 12, 2007 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION EXPENSES;
  12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT OF INCREASED JUVENILE PROBATION EXPENSES DUE TO TEXAS YOUTH COMMISSION CHALLENGES;
  13. HOUSE BILL 8: RELATING TO THE CREATION OF CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES (INCLUDING TRAVIS COUNTY); AND
  14. DISCUSSION OF OTHER BILLS AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AS NECESSARY.

31. APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR TAX EXEMPT BOND FINANCING BY REISEL CULTURAL FACILITIES CORPORATION TO FINANCE PROJECT FOR GIRL SCOUTS – LONE STAR COUNCIL.
Added to consent.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF NIKKI C. SIMMS TO REPLACE TRISTA RAE ALLEN TO FINISH OUT CURRENT TERM TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH MAY 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OPTIONS TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL INMATE POPULATION INCREASE DURING THE SUMMER OF 2007. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS


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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.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ALONG AIRPORT BLVD. IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO TRADE TO TRAVIS COUNTY 0.316 ACRE (13,776 SQ. FT.) OF UNDEVELOPED AND VACANT LAND FOR USE AS RIGHT OF WAY IN CONSTRUCTION OF OLD MANOR ROAD BRIDGE NO. 113, IN EXCHANGE FOR 0.23 ACRE (10,086 SQ. FT.) OF EXCESS, UNUSED RIGHT OF WAY ON DUKE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CENTER HILL JOINT VENTURE (REZA REZAEE RESALE DEED AND FRANK YI RESALE DEED). 1

37. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING REGARDING CERTAIN ALLEGATIONS AND CONTRACT ISSUES IN AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. 3

38. CONDUCT INTERVIEW OF BRAD BEAUCHAMP REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3

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 VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 10, 2007.

ADDED ITEMS:

A1. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR MAY 15, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED FINANCING OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING FACILITIES IN TRAVIS COUNTY BY CAPITAL TRUST AGENCY.

ADJOURN
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM CJ JOPLING, DPA CONSULTANT.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:

  1. AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VISITATION CENTER;
  2. CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION;
  3. APPROVE PLAN TO ACCEPT $100,000.00 DONATION AS A FUNDING SOURCE FOR THE VISITATION CENTER; AND
  4. OTHER NECESSARY FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A VISITATION CENTER AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER ON LAND OWNED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS OF MARCH 27 AND APRIL 3, 2007.

ADJOURN

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES

LUNCHEON
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W. 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2007, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

 

Last Modified: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 10:17 AM