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STUDENT HOUSING
MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY
(AN INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE)
NOVEMBER 28, 2006
PRESENT: Chair Jim Carter and Board Members Larry Darlage, Gary Fickes, Jac Irvine and
Jill McKean
ABSENT: Vice Chair Becky Rogers, Chuck Shultz
OTHERS PRESENT: General Counsel Scott Bradley, President Hank Smyth, Finance
Manager Pete Ehrenberg, Consultant Cindy Boyd and Scholarship
Recipient Zachary Padgett
1. CALL TO ORDER
Treasurer Irvine, the Acting Chair called the meeting at 6;10 P.M.
2. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENT ZACHARY PADGETT.
Mr. Padgett, a third year honors U.T. scholarship recipient explained an opportunity to assist
the Texas Senate Committee on Education and requested to remain a TSHA recipient while
engaged in that activity during the next semester while the Legislature is in session during
which time he would be taking fewer credit hours than the board requires.
Discussion ensued regarding the issue.
Mr. Fickes moved to approve the request by Mr. Padgett.
Dr. Darlage seconded the motion.
There being no further discussion, the vote for the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Acting Chair Irvine, and Members Darlage, Fickes and McKean
Nays: None
Acting Chair Irvine declared the motion carried unanimously.
3. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT TSHA STRATEGIC PLAN
BY CINDY BOYD, CONSULTANT.
Ms. Cindy Boyd presented the Strategic Plan as drafter by herself and the TSHA staff.
Discussion ensued regarding the issue. Questions and possible revisions concerning the plan
were solicited for submittal to Ms. Boyd before the next board meeting.
Mr. Jac Irvine moved to approve the draft of the Plan and to continue work with Ms. Boyd as
necessary to finalize the plan.
Dr. Larry Darlage seconded the motion.
There being no further discussion, the vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Chair Carter and Members Darlage, Fickes, Irvine and McKean
Nays: None
Chair Carter declared the motion carried unanimously.
Chair Carter presented a check in payment to Ms. Boyd.
4. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AMMENDMENT
AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ANNUAL APPROVED BUDGETS OF THE
CAMBRIDGE PROJECT FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2005, 2006,AND 2007
AND RESOLVING RELATED MATTERS.
(Please see the attached draft Resolution and draft Minutes and Certification as prepared by
counsel)
5. PRESIDENTS REPORT
President Hank Smyth reviewed his report as presented.
President Smyth reminded the Board that the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January
16°2007, the third Tuesday of the month.
6. FINANCE MANAGER'S REPORT
The report was not required.
7. REVIEW AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING BILLS.
S. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 30,2006.
Dr. Darlage moved to approve the minutes of the Board Meeting held on October 30, 2006.
Mr. Irvine seconded the motion.
There being no discussion,the vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes; Chair Carter, and Members Darlage, Irvine and McKean
Chair Carter declared the motion carried unanimously.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business before the board, Chair Carter declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
APPROVED BY THE TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUjJWLORITY BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FEBRUARY 20,2007
]' Carter. Cha'
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Kii Sutter, Secretary