The Council on Sex Offender Treatment (CSOT) and the Interagency Advisory Committee (IAC) met at 8:00 a.m. on July 20, 2001 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas in the San Antonio Room. I. Call to order, Chairperson, Walter J. Meyer, III, M.D. Meeting called to order at 8:20 a.m. on July 20, 2001. II. Introduction of Members, Guests, and Staff. Council Members Present: Walter J. Meyer, III, M.D. Liles Arnold Richard Mack Maria Molett Council Member Not Present: Kristy Carr David Swinson Interagency Advisory Committee (IAC) Present: Glen Kercher Estella Guillen Pat Logterman Mary Ruth Bahari Wesley Shackelford Robert "Duke" Bodisch for Camille Cain Interagency Advisory Committee (IAC) Not Present: Rosalie Baldwin Grace Davis Judy Johnson Paul Jordan Michael Maples TDH Staff Present: Janet Latham Emily Mathers David Richards Jim Zukowski Debbie Peterson Richard B. Bays Public Present: Kelly Page Georgette George Scott Sigel III. Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 30, 2001 meeting. Maria Molett motioned and Richard Mack seconded for approval of the March 30, 2001 minutes. All were favor. IV. Division Director's Report. Jim Zukowski distributed a handout regarding the CLEAR Conference that the Council is co-sponsoring. The conference will be Thursday, September 15, 2001. Jim informed the Council that if they would like to attend the conference to let Janet Latham know. Jim asked if the Council would volunteer to host the reception at La Villita. He also distributed a draft handout of the regulation policy. He asked that the Council review the handout and let Janet Latham know of any changes or suggestions. Rick Bays updated the Council on the Civil Commitment budget. He suggested that the Council plan a meeting to discuss the 2004-05 Budget by next summer. SB 187 was explained and discussed. A licensure fee would need to be charged for next year's renewal to pay for an ongoing maintenance cost for expenditures. Rick agreed to research if the Council could pick the cost up. Liles Arnold suggested that the Council meet for a retreat to discuss money issues including having an expert to plan for long term planning. Debbie Peterson presented and discussed the budget. V. Council Chairperson's Report. None. VI. Civil Commitment Multidisciplinary Team member report. Maria Molett reported the following regarding the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT): * Fiscal year 2000, MDT reviewed 646 cases that had 2 or more sex offenses, and 106 were referred for psychological assessment; * For fiscal year 2001, 327 have been reviewed and 33 were referred; * MDT meets twice a month; * For the month of August, MDT will meet on the 2nd in Austin, Texas and on the 16th and 17th in Huntsville, Texas. Maria passed out and discussed a handout on the RSVP news. VII. Adult Conference Committee Update. Maria Molett reported that on August 5, 2001, she, staff from the Council and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) would travel to Corpus Christi, Texas to meet with the representative from the Omni Hotel and representatives from local state agencies to discuss the upcoming adult conference to be held in February 2002. Dr. Meyer requested that he and Janet meet with SHSU regarding the renewal of the 2002 contract. Janet Latham discussed proposed sites for the 2002 juvenile conference. Fort Worth and Round Rock were proposed. VIII. Interagency Advisory Committee (IAC) Chairperson's Report. Dr. Glen Kercher, Chairperson for the Interagency Advisory Committee had no report. IX. Discussion and Possible action regarding the IAC report and recommendations. None. X. Executive Director's Report. Janet Latham reported the following: * There are 336 registrants to date and 7 new pending applications; * All renewals were mailed out the first week in June; * There are 5 complaints of which 1 has been resolved/not substantiated; * A flyer was passed out on Sex Offender Re-Offense Risk Assessment 12-hour videotape training program. The Council agreed to purchase the videotapes; * TDCJ Conference will be November 11-15, 2001 and the Council will exhibit its display board for a charge of $15.00; * The test run for the case managers software will be next week; * A handout and an update was given regarding the CC SVP's; * A training for the new CC case managers and treatment providers would need to be scheduled; * 6 SVP's have been committed into CC. Of the 6, 5 are in custody at this time; * A handout on hours and expenses billed for the SVP's was handed out; * A meeting was scheduled to meet with the prosecutors; * An estimate of $14,435 has been spent to date on the CC SVP's. XI. Discussion and Possible action regarding proposed rule changes to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 810. It was reported that the Rules Committee members met on July 19, 2001. Dr. Meyer requested that the rules be posted as proposed. Liles Arnold motioned and Maria Molett seconded. All were in favor. XII. Discussion and Possible action regarding the Contractor job description of "Expert for the Biennial Examinations for the Sexually Violent Predator". Janet Latham reviewed a handout from TDCJ for creating a similar RFP. Dr. Meyer suggested that a task force be formed. Debbie Peterson stated that an RFP did not need to be posted for an exempt professional. Suggested Task Force members: Liles Arnold, Chair, Maria Molett, Mathew Ferrara, Glen Kercher, Melinda Bozarth, and Judy Johnson or staff member. XIII. Discussion and Possible action regarding Civil Commitment Long Term Planning. The Council discussed Civil Commitment and the need for long term planning. Dr. Meyer suggested that the staff begin renegotiations of the Memo of Understanding with TDJC regarding the placement of SVP's in halfway house(s). XIV. Discussion and Possible action regarding the Qualifications of Treatment Providers. No discussion on this topic. XV. Discussion and Possible action regarding compensation of the Civil Commitment Case Managers and Treatment Providers. It was decided that the fees for Civil Commitment Treatment Contractors would increase as follows: Individual sessions will increase from $35 to $60 and for group from $25 to $30 per hour. Treatment would only include individual, group and family. Maria Molett motioned and Liles Arnold seconded. All were in favor. XVI. Discussion and Possible action regarding the Texas Health and Human Service Commission, Report on Texas Department of Health Regulatory Programs- Recommendation for Consolidating, Restructuring, or Moving Health-Related Regulatory Programs, December 15, 2000. Debbie Peterson discussed the report on Texas Department of Health Regulatory Programs. XVII. Discussion and Possible action regarding complaint #00-SO-006. It was reported that complaint #00-SO-006 was pending. XVIII. Public Comment. Jim Zukowski introduced Georgette George of the Marriott Round Rock Hotel. Ms. George presented a handout of the Hotel for Council's consideration when planning the 2002 summer conference. There were no other comments. XIX. Presentation of Future Agenda Items. Discussion and possible action on stamping continuing education (CE) cards at Conferences. XX. Discussion of Future Meeting Dates. October 1, 2001 at TDH, Exchange Bldg. XXI. Adjournment. Liles Arnold motioned to adjourn. Maria Molett seconded. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 11:36 a.m.