Travis County Commssioners Court
April 15, 1997
Travis County Commissioners Court
Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St., Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78701
It is the practice of the Travis County Commissioners Court to allow the public to testify before the Commissioners Court on any item listed on its agenda, whether it is posted formally as a public hearing or not.
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Commissioners Court Agenda
Tuesday, April 15, 1997, 9:00 AM
Hearings and Resolutions
1 Approve a proclamation announcing April 12 -19, 1997, as "Week of the Young Child" in Travis County.
2 Approve proclamation honoring supporters and contributors to the West Rural Center and proclaim April 16, 1997, as "Will Hampton Day" in Travis County. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
3 Approve special procedures to evaluate intersections for all-way stop control. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
4 Approve the proposed street name change of the south section of Comanche Trail to Steiner Ranch Boulevard in Precinct 2. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
Citizens Communication
Consent Items
1 Receive bids from county purchasing agent.
2 Award bids for food items for Travis County correctional facilities and juvenile detention facilities.
3 Approve budget amendments and transfers.
4 Appoint Major Polly "PJ" Johnson to CAPCO's Law Enforcement Education Committee. Bill Aleshire County Judge
5 Approve contract for legal services to Ewbank and Byrom, P.C. cause no. 379836, Barstow v LCRA, in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
6 Approve contract awards for psychological/psychiatric services for juvenile court children to Drs. Kevin McFarley and Willaim Dubin. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
7 Approve contract award for the provision of park concession operations, RFP#970063-RG, to Makin' Waves; a revenue producing contract. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
8 Approve contract modification no. 1 to contract no. 96TO285-RG, Wet and Wild Watercraft Rentals, park concession operations; contract approved on May 14, 1996; modification allows for extension of contract for an additional year. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
9 Approve contract modification no 1 to contract no96TO284-GR, Watertight Endeavors, Inc., park concession operations; contract approved on May 14, `996; modification allows for extension of contract for an additional year. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
10 Approve contract award for court reporter services to Baker Court Reporting, Inc., not-to-exceed $30,000. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
11 Approve contract award for the provision of medical gases (IFB#B970051-RG) to Mediprax Oxygen in the estimated amount of $7,621,25. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
12 Approve assignment of contract from Eastman Kodak Company to Danka Office Imaging Company, contract numbers MA950061 and MA940038 for Eastman Kodak copier maintenance. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
13 Approve contract modification no 1 to contract no 97TO096-OJ, Texas Disposal Systems, refuse collection, contract approved on 12/31/96; modification allows necessary adjustment in containers at four TNR parks. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
14 Approve contract award for the provision and installation of stand-by generators IFB#B970074-JP to the low qualified bidder, BJ Electric Company, in the estimated amount of $100,140.
15 Approve contract award for the provision of traffic paint, IFB#970073-RG To Centerline Industries, Inc., in the estimated amount of $129,984.25
16 Approve a public hearing date of April 29, 1997 to approve a temporary road closure of Grisham Trail and Pace Bend Road for the purpose of providing safety for a triathlon in Pace Bend Park in precinct 3. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
17 Approve plat for recording in Precinct 2: Picadilly Ridge Phase One, Section Three (long form - fiscal posted with the city of Austin - 55 lots - 9.84 acres - Pflugerville Loop East and Grand Avenue Parkway). Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
18 Approve the proposed street name change of the south section of Comanche Trail to Steiner Ranch Boulevard in Precinct 2. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
Administrative Items
5 Approve consent items.
6A Approve special procedures to evaluate intersections for all-way stop control. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
6B Approve pilot project in the Balcones Village/Spicewood area for the usage of all-way stop control to reduce through traffic. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
7 Approve realignment of certain Travis County election precinct boundary lines; and approve minor adjustments to the boundary lines between the justice of the peace and constable precincts 3 and 4, and 2 and 5 respectively, and commissioner precincts 3 and 4.
8 Receive legislative update and take appropriate action if necessary. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
9 Clarify the intention o the commissioners court in adoption of the FY 97 budget to grant an 'additional' 2% increase for the peace officer payscale effective April 1, 1997. Bill Aleshire County Judge
10 Discussion on pay and compensation counseling services from Southwest Texas State University.
11 Consider request from university student to waive fees and contract provisions and approve license agreement with Jamarl Tyler for use of the courthouse.
12 Consider request from Bastrop County for rental use of expo center rodeo chutes.
13 Appoint advisory committee on subdivision standards and adopt committee charter. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
14 Receive report on status of CIP reserve from voter approved 1985 bond referendum. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
15 Discuss and approve Information and Telecommunications Systems (ITS) Department recommendations pertaining to year 2000 issues.
16 Approve agreement with Galesi Group for right-of-way and phasing of Parmer Lane FM 734 and Harris Branch Parkway. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
17 Approve interlocal agreement with the city of Pflugerville for the development of the Dessau North Road Project. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
18 Approve construction security reduction to ten percent of value of construction and substitution bond for cash security agreement providing performance period security for Springbrook Centre, Phase B, Section 2, Precinct 2. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
19 Approve a cash security agreement with Chancellor Resources, LTD., for sidewalk fiscal on Circle C Range, Phase A, Section 6, in the amount of $28,294 in Precinct 3. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
20 Approve Phasing agreement with Volente Group of Texas, LTD., and Lake Travis International, LTD. for Phasing of Village at Volente subdivision. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
21 Approve cash security agreement for boundary street improvements to Lime Creek Road for the resubdivision of lots 1, 3, 4, and 20., Lake Travis Subdivision No. 7 plats. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
22 Approve cash security agreement for boundary street improvements to Lime Creek Road and internal improvements for the Village at Volente Phase One. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
23 Approve plat for recording in Precinct 2: The resubdivision of lot 1, Lake Travis Subdivision No. 7 - (short form, boundary street fiscal posted with Travis County - 2 lots - 2.567 acres - Line Creek Road). Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
24 Approve plat for recording in Precinct 2: The resubdivision of lots 3 and 4, Lake Travis Subdivision No. 7, (short form - boundary street fiscal posted with Travis County - 3 lots - 4.138 acres - Lime Creek Road.) Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
25 Approve plat for recording in Precinct 2: The Village at Volente Phase One (long form - fiscal posted with Travis County - 8 lots - 9.15 acres - Lime Creek Road.) Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
26 Approve plat for recording in Precinct 2: The resubdivision of lot 20, Lake Travis Subdivision No. 7 (short form - boundary street fiscal posted with Travis County - 2 lots - 2.198 acres - Lime Creek Road.) Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
27 Approve phasing agreement with Chancellor Resources, Ltd., and Phoenix Holdings, G.P., establishing responsibilities related to the construction of Davis Lane and Barstow Avenue and development of the balance of the tract. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
28 Approve variance to reduce performance period for Circle C Ranch, Phase B, Section 19, due to current performance and approval of cash security agreement for $92,106.67 to facilitate conversion from alternate to conventional fiscal, Precinct 3. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
29 Approve plat for recording in Precinct 3: Circle C Phase B, Section 19 (long form - fiscal posted with the county - 2 lots - 37.6254 acres - Dahlgreen lane - Southwest Travis County Special Water District). Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
30 Approve plat for recording in precinct 3: Circle C Phase C, Section 5B, (long form - fiscal posted with the county - 61 lots - 21.0104 acres - Austral Loop - Southwest Travis County Special Water District). Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
31 Approve plat for recording in precinct 3: Circle C Phase A, Section 6, (long form - fiscal posted with the county - 88 lots - 21.7615 acres - Austral Loop - Southwest Travis County Special Water District). Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
32 Approve award of contract to Team Tech International, Inc. to provide programming and consulting services for the Juvenile Offender Substance Abuse Treatment Services (JOSATS) Network. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
33 Approve state catalogue purchase of hardware maintenance for the IBM AS/400 computer system. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
34 Approve state catalog purchase of computers for county auditor from Austin Micro Solutions in the amount of $33,508. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
35 Approve contract award to Vinson and Elkins, LLP for the provision of legal services in district court cause no. 9511810, Wiese v. Travis County Sheriff's Dept., et al; and in three personnel claims by Kevin Moore, Bennie Cureton, and David Downs. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
35A Consider and approve order exempting the purchase of professional legal services from Vinson and Elkins, LLP, in district court cause No. 9511810, Wiese v. Travis County Sheriff's Dept., et al; and in three personnel claims by Kevin Moore, Bennie Cureton, and David Downs from the requirements of competitive proposal pursuant to the County Purchasing Act, Loc. Gov't Code Ann. Section 262.024(a)(4). Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
36 Approve contract award to Family Eldercare Inc. for the provision of guardianship services for indigent county residents who are elderly and or disabled. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
37 Approve award, contract modification, and making of contract to Austin Bridge and Road, Inc., for the provision of the 1997 Hot Mix Overlay Program, IFB No. B970052-JJ, in the estimated amount of $1,438,929.78. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
38 Approve (1) Quantum Merit claim for $1,610.00 for historical research services for the criminal justice center (CJC) site; (2) order exempting the purchase of professional archaeological services for the CJC site from the competitive proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act; and (3) contract award for archaeological services for the CJC site to Antiquities Planning and Consulting, not to exceed $13,300. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
39 Approve CAPCO contract for geographic information system, addressing maintenance and coordination. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
40 Approve personnel amendments.
41 Approve payment of claims and authorize county treasurer to invest funds.
Executive Session
42 Discussion of settlement offer from the plaintiff's attorney and general merits of the case and take appropriate action in cause no. A-96-CA-674-SS (Cureton v. Terry Keel, Travis County Sheriff and Travis County, Texas).
43 Receive briefing from county attorney in Travis County v. Rylander Investment Company and take appropriate action.
44 Authorize county attorney to take all action necessary in the Garwood/Corpus Christi Interbasin Transfer Permit Application and request a public hearing before the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
45 Receive briefing from county attorney and give direction and or take appropriate action in Texas EEI, Ltd., v. Travis County, Texas (Texas EEI., Ltd., Oden, Land use regulations)
46 Approve third amendment to contract with Fluor Daniel, Inc., or take other appropriate action. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
47 Receive briefing from county attorney; authorize county attorney to accept, reject, or counter settlement offer and or take appropriate action regarding Bruce Lambert (Lambert, Dinwiddie, Personal Injury)
48 Receive briefing from county attorney and give direction and or initiate litigation for condemnation process regarding David K. Gibbs (Proposed Chimney Oaks Subdivision) (Gieselman; Condemnation Case)
49 Receive briefing from county attorney and authorize county attorney to take appropriate action in Cibolo Manufacturing, Inc., et al v Cross Equipment Co., Inc., et al (Gieselman, patent lawsuit).
50 Receive briefing from county attorney; authorize county attorney to accept, reject, or counter settlement offer and or take appropriate action regarding Reginald Swisher claim. (Swisher, Keel, personal injury negligence claim)
51 Receive briefing from county attorney; authorize county attorney to accept, reject, or counter settlement offer and or take appropriate action in Velasquez v. Sheriff Terry Keel et al (Velasquez, Keel Section 1983 Excessive Force).
52 Make, accept, reject, or counter settlement offer and or take appropriate action in Timothy Canfield v. Travis County Sheriff's Office et al cause no. 1-94-CA-555-AA. (Frasier, classification, suicide attempt section 1983).
53 Receive briefing from county attorney and take appropriate action in Hutson, Christopher v. City of Austin et al, cause no A96-CA-572-SS (Frasier, denial of medical care, section 1983).
54 Receive briefing from county attorney and take appropriate action in Kelly Layton v. Travis County, Texas, Sheriff Margo Frasier, et al, cause no. A96-CA-483-SS (Frasier, denial of medical care, section 1983)
55 Receive briefing from county attorney and take appropriate action in Jeanette Dunaway V. Travis County, et al., cause no. A95-07331 (Frasier, improper medical care, TTCA).
56 Receive briefing from county attorney; authorize county attorney to take appropriate action in Mares v Travis County (Frasier, mandamus action).
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