2010 Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Annual Conference

AGENDA
Unless otherwise noted,
all conference events will
be held at the Moody
Gardens Hotel, located at
Seven Hope Boulevard
in Galveston.
Thursday, June 24
7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Golf Tournament
Moody Gardens Golf Course, Galveston, Texas
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Registration
Friday, June 25
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Conference Welcome and Opening General Session
Welcome
Steve LeBlanc, City Manager, Galveston
Opening General Session
To Boldly Go: Managing High-Risk, High-Impact, Time-Critical Endeavors
(Addresses ICMA Practice Group 3, Functional/Operational Expertise and Planning)
Dr. Mary Ellen Weber, Vice President of Government Affairs, University of Texas,
Southwestern Medical Center
10:45 a.m. – Noon
Concurrent Sessions
Galveston’s Response to Hurricane Ike
(Addresses ICMA Practice Group 3, Functional/Operational Expertise and Planning)
Susie Green, City Attorney, Galveston
Employee Development
(Addresses ICMA Practice Group 12, Human Resources Management)
Jim Thurmond, MPA Program Director, University of Houston; Mike Conduff, President
and CEO, The Elim Group; and Ron Holifield, Executive Director, North Texas
Municipal Alliance
12:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Awards Luncheon
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2:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Social Networking
(Addresses ICMA Practice Group 7, Technological Literacy)
Opal Robertson, Assistant City Manager, Lancaster
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Session
(Addresses ICMA Practice Group 3, Functional/Operational Expertise and Planning)
Robert J. O’Neill, Executive Director, ICMA

3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Break
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Legacy Leaders
(Addresses ICMA Practice Group 6, Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and Innovation)
Tom Muehlenbeck, City Manager, Plano; George Patterson, TCMA Life Member; Denny Arnold,
TCMA Life Member; and Ted Benavides, University of Texas at Dallas
Efficiency and Effectiveness: Overcoming Challenges to Better Serve Citizens
(Addresses ICMA Practice Group 2, Policy Facilitation)
David Krings, Former ICMA President and Consultant, TechSolve, Cincinnati, Ohio
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Saturday, June 26
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Registration
7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Regional Breakfasts
9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
General Session
Failure Is Not An Option
(Addresses ICMA Practice 6, Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and Innovation)
Gene Kranz, Flight Director (retired), NASA
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Texas One: Economic Development Outreach at the State Level
(Addresses ICMA Practice Group 2, Policy Facilitation)
Aaron Demerson, Executive Director, Economic Development & Tourism, Office of the Governor
City Issues Roundtable
(Addresses ICMA Practice Group 2, Policy Facilitation; 5, Quality Assurance)
Mary Suhm, City Manager, Dallas; and Dale Fisseler, City Manager, Fort Worth
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Networking Luncheon
Generational Differences
(Addresses ICMA Practice Group 9, Diversity)
J. Joe Harris, Senior Labor Counsel, Southwest Airlines
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AGENDA
Saturday, June 26 (continued)
1:45 – 2:15 p.m.
TCMA Business Meeting
2:30 – 3:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
TCMA Ethics Session
(Addresses ICMA Practice Group 17, Integrity)
Julie Couch, City Manager, Rockwall
City Issues Roundtable
(Addresses ICMA Practice Group 2, Policy Facilitation; 5, Quality Assurance)
David Landis, City Manager, Perryton; Alan Sims, City Manager, Cedar Hill; Don Taylor, City
Manager, Schertz; and Jan Belcher, former City Manager, Tomball
4:00 p.m.
Free Time for Families (no planned events scheduled)
Sunday, June 27
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Registration
8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Interfaith Program
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Closing General Session
The Best of Both Worlds: Universities and Cities Moving Forward Together
(Addresses ICMA practice group 2, Policy Facilitation)
Dr. R. Bowen Loftin, President, Texas A&M University
11:00 a.m. – Noon
Closing Brunch (Hosted by 2011 TCMA Annual Conference City, Frisco)
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SPONSORS
2010 TCMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
PLATINUM
IESI
GOLD
First Southwest Company
Freese & Nichols
Linebarger Goggan Blair Sampson, LLP
PATE Engineers
Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville
Republic Waste
Southwest Securities
Specialized Public Finance
TMRS
SILVER
Abrams Scott & Bickley
Bojorquez Law Firm
Lloyd Gosselink
Strategic Government Resources
TCMA Region 6
Tellepsen Builders
BRONZE
AEP/Southwestern Electric Power
KSA Engineers
Municipal Code Corporation
Oncor
Parkhill, Smith, & Cooper
Texas First Group 5

Chair
Vice Chair
TEXAS CITY MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION
2009-2010 PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Bill Keffler City Manager Richardson
Jeff Howell City Manager Kilgore
Rob Roach City Manager Panhandle
Jeffrey Snyder City Administrator Idalou
Jeffery Jenkins City Administrator Henrietta
Opal Robertson Assistant City Manager Lancaster
James Stokes City Manager Deer Park
Michael Ross City Manager West University Place
Bert Lumbreras Assistant City Manager Austin
Catherine Hernandez Special Projects Manager San Antonio
Charmelle Garrett Deputy City Manager Victoria
Gabriel Gonzalez Interim City Manager Harlingen
Drew Corn Town Administrator Northlake
Brant Gary City Administrator Montgomery
Tommy Hudson Deputy City Manager Midland
Curtis Snow City Manager Kaufman
Rick Cortes Assistant City Manager Seguin
Jim Parrish Deputy City Manager McKinney
Brooke Winburn Community Services Coordinator Bee Cave
James Earp Assistant City Manager Kyle
Pat Riley Public Works Director Levelland
David Moss City Manager Southside Place
Mike Land Town Manager Prosper
Ricky Crownover Director of Development Services Midland
David Harris Assistant City Manager Schertz
Chris Coffman City Manager Sealy
Bill Lindley Town Administrator Highland Park
Howard Balanoff Professor Texas State University-San Marcos
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION FEES:
Early (By May 31) After May 31
Delegate
TCMA member $250 $300
TCMA non-member $375 $425
Special member* $125 $175
Student (must be a full-time university student) $ 25 $ 25
Life member $ 25 $ 25
In-transition member or conference sponsor No charge No charge
*Special members include TCMA members who have joined since July 1, 2009; first-time attendees from cities with a population of less
than 5,000; members of statewide assistants’ organizations who are NOT TCMA members; and academicians.
The delegate registration fees include all sessions, handouts, a conference bag, refreshment breaks, the Friday welcome reception, and the
Monday brunch. All of the following events are priced separately, and tickets can be ordered on the registration form: awards luncheon
(Friday), regional breakfasts (Saturday), and networking luncheon (Saturday). Also included with a paid registration is a three-day pass for
Moody Gardens attractions, including the Rainforest and Aquarium pyramids and the IMAX theater.
Spouse/Guest and Youth $ 35 $ 35
Local government officials may NOT attend or register as a spouse, guest, or youth.
The spouse/guest and youth registration fee includes the Friday welcome reception and the Monday brunch; all other special events are
priced separately, and tickets can be ordered on the registration form. (Spouses and older youth are welcome to attend educational
sessions.) Also included with a paid registration is a three-day pass for Moody Gardens attractions, including the Rainforest and
Aquarium pyramids and the IMAX theater.
Each individual must be registered at the appropriate rate. To take advantage of the early-bird discount, your registration form or online
registration (at www.tcma.org or www.tml.org) must be received in the TCMA office by May 31. Mail all registration forms to TCMA
Annual Conference, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78754, or fax them to 512-231-7495.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
The TCMA Board has bought-down the price of the hotel rooms for TCMA Annual Conference delegates by $70 per night. This action
was taken to support TCMA members during these difficult economic times and to encourage TCMA members to attend the annual
conference. Please thank the 2009-2010 TCMA Board members for this significant contribution to reduce costs for TCMA members.
The Moody Gardens Hotel, located at Seven Hope Boulevard in Galveston, has offered a room rate of $100 single/double. This rate and
room availability cannot be guaranteed after May 31. When making reservations, please call 888-388-8484 and identify yourself as a
Texas City Management Association Annual Conference delegate. Please note that TCMA Annual Conference delegates are NOT exempt
from hotel occupancy taxes.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute. If you cannot send a substitute, a $45 registration
cancellation fee will be assessed if written cancellation is received in the TCMA office by May 31. No refunds will be honored after May 31.
HOSPITALITY SUITE POLICY:
TCMA discourages hospitality suite functions, which give rise to the appearance of seeking preferential treatment for a particular business.
Individuals involved in such activities risk disciplinary actions as deemed appropriate by the Board in keeping with the TCMA Code of
Ethics.
GOLF:
Please use the separate form on page ten to register for the golf tournament, and return your registration to the address provided on the
form (NOT to TCMA). The tournament is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, at the Moody Gardens Golf Course. The cost is
$30 per player.
CONFERENCE ATTIRE:
Casual attire is traditional for all TCMA Annual Conference events. For more information about Galveston, please visit www.galveston.com.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Please let us know on the registration form if you need special accommodations of any kind, or call 512-231-7400 as soon as
possible.
QUESTIONS:
Please call us at 512-231-7400 if you have any questions.
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REGISTRATION FORM
TWO WAYS TO REGISTER: Your registration will not be processed until payment is received.
Register online with your credit card payment at:
www.tcma.org or
www.tml.org (click on “Training”)
Mail this form and your payment to:
TML Administrative Services
1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400
Austin, TX 78754-5128
Confirmations/Badges: Your badge and confirmation will be mailed to you. If you provide an e-mail address, you will also receive
confirmation via e-mail.
Please type or print below. Copy this form as needed for additional registrations.
Full Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Badge Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title:________________________________________________________City/Organization: _________________________________
Address:________________________________________City: ________________________________________________________
State: _________________________________ Zip: ________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________Fax: ______________________ E-mail___________________________________________
I require the following special accommodations:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DELEGATE REGISTRATION FEES Early (By May 31) After May 3
o TCMA member ____ $250 ____ $300
o TCMA non-member ____ $375 ____ $425
o Special member* ____ $125 ____ $175
*Special members include TCMA members who have joined since July 1, 2009; first-time attendees from cities with a population
of less than 5,000; members of statewide assistants’ organizations who are NOT TCMA members; and academicians.
o Student (must be a full-time university student) ____$ 25 ____$ 25
o Life member ____$ 25 ____$ 25
o In-transition member ____No charge ____No charge
In-transition members are responsible for any separate ticketed events.
o Conference sponsor ____No charge ____No charge
o Please check if this is your first TCMA Annual Conference.
o Please check if you are a member of a management assistant organization.
OTHER REGISTRATION FEES
o Spouse/Guest Name ______________________________________________ $ 35
o Youth One Name ________________________________________________ $ 35
o Youth Two Name ________________________________________________ $ 35
o Youth Three Name _______________________________________________ $ 35
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TICKETED EVENTS (Please see page ___ for more details on the following events.)
(Mark all that apply below. Some events sell out, so tickets may not be available on site.)
Fee Quantity Total Cost
Awards Luncheon (Friday) $40 ______ ______
Regional Breakfast (Saturday) Region Number $25 ______ ______
Networking Luncheon (Saturday) $40 ______ ______
See insert for Golf Tournament registration.
Total for Registration Fees and Tickets $_________
TCMA Annual Conference 2010
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS:
o MasterCard o Visa o Am Ex o Discover
Cardholder's Name (Please Print)____________________________________________________
Acct #________________________________________________________________________
Signature______________________________________________________________________
Exp. Date______________________________________________________ _____________________
FOR TML OFFICE USE ONLY:
Business Check__________________________________ $___________________
Personal Check__________________________________ $___________________
Total $___________________

2010 TCMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Please copy this form and provide the requested information.
Date: Thursday, June 24
Place:
Time:
Moody Gardens Golf Course
1700 Sydnor Lane
Galveston, Texas
409-683-4653
www.moodygardensgolf.com
7:00 a.m. check-in; 8:00 a.m. shotgun start
Cost: $30 per person (includes green fee, cart fee, range balls, barbecue lunch, two mulligans, and prizes)
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 31
Please list your name and handicap or average score below. If you already have a team, please list the other members here. The
format is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. No metal spikes or cutoffs are allowed. All shirts must have collars.
Name_________________________________________ Handicap____________________ Average Score_________
The following individuals have agreed to play on my team and will submit their own registration forms and payments:
Player 2________________________________________________________________________________________
Player 3________________________________________________________________________________________
Player 4________________________________________________________________________________________
FEES:
Golf (green fee, cart fee, range balls, barbecue lunch, two mulligans, and prizes) $30
TOTAL PAYMENT
_________
Make checks payable to the Moody Gardens Golf Course (NOT to TCMA).
Send this registration form and your payment to the following address (NOT to TCMA):
Rick Crownover
Director of Development Services
City of Midland
P.O. Box 1152
Midland, TX 79702
If you have questions about the golf tournament, please call Rick Crownover at 432-685-7200.
If you wish to make a donation to the Texas Foundation for Local Government, please send a separate check (payable to the
Texas Foundation for Local Government) to 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78754.