Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Agenda
February 19, 2021 – 8:30 a.m.
Video Meeting
Registration URL
https://zoom.us/j/97011541895
LISTEN ONLY number: +1-346-248-7799
Meeting ID: 970 1154 1895
Due to Governor Greg Abbott’s March 13, 2020 proclamation of a state of disaster affecting all counties in Texas due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Governor’s March 16, 2020 suspension of certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the February 19, 2021 meeting of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission will be held by video meeting, as authorized under Texas Government Code §551.127.
Members of the public will have access and a means to participate in this meeting, by two-way communication. Register for the meeting by visiting https://zoom.us/j/97011541895.
A recording of the meeting will be available after February 23. To obtain a recording, please call Tracy Kuhn Lash at 512-463-5460.
For public participants, please state your wish to speak during the Public Comment portion of the meeting. You may also email tlash@tsl.texas.gov in advance of the meeting if you would like to provide public comment. When the Commission reaches the public comment item, the Chairperson will recognize you by name and give you an opportunity to speak. All public comments will be limited to 5 minutes.
The Library and Archives Commission may deliberate on and/or take action on any of the following agenda items. The commission may go into executive session on any agenda item listed below, as authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov't Code, Chapter 551.
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Welcome and introductions. |
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Roll call for members and establishment of a quorum. |
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Minutes of November 9, 2020 Commission meeting. |
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Public Comment. Members of the public should state their full name and organization affiliation, if any, before speaking. |
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Conflict of interest disclosures. |
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Audit Committee Report. |
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7. |
Report on status of TSLAC security plan. |
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Review and approve acceptance of gifts and grants over $500. |
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Report on status of projects at the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center. |
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Review and approve the following contracts, contract renewals, and amendments. Texas Facilities Commission, four contracts for safety and repair upgrades at the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center not to exceed $95,500, $574,891, $262,500, and $94,500. |
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Demonstration of E-Read Texas e-book service. |
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Legislative session update. |
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Report of the Director & Librarian: may include information or updates on agency programs (Talking Book, Library Resource Sharing, Library Development, Information Technology Services, State and Local Records Management, Archives & Information Services, Administrative Services, Communications Office, and Center for the Book), and the Texas Library and Archives Foundation. |
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Correction to Cycle 2 TSLAC CARES grants. |
| 15. | Authorization to post in the Texas Register adoption of new rule, 13 TAC 1.87, Emergency Waiver of Accreditation Criteria. |
| 16. | Authorization to post in the Texas Register proposal to amend 13 TAC 8.1, TexShare Library Consortium. |
| 17. | Authorization to post in the Texas Register notice of intention to review 13 TAC Chapter 6, State Records. |
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Report on agency expenditures summary. |
| 19. | Future commission meeting dates. |
| 20. | Adjournment. |
Any individual with a disability who plans to attend this meeting and requires auxiliary aids or services should notify the commission as far in advance as possible, but no less than two days in advance, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact Tracy Kuhn Lash by telephone at (512) 463-5460.