Travis County Commssioners Court
September 2, 1997
Travis County Commissioners Court
Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St., Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78701
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Commissioners Court Agenda
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1997, 9:00 AM
Hearings and Resolutions
1.APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1997 AS "PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP MONTH" . (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
2.APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 6, 1997 AS FERIA '97 "OPPORTUNITIES SIN FRONTERAS" DAY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
3.APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A 1664' EASEMENT LOCATED WEST OF PEDERNALES CANYON TRAIL APPROXIMATELY 5000' NORTH OF CANYON RANCH TRAIL TO "MILESTONE ROAD", PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
4.APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES FROM MAJESTIC HILLS BOULEVARD TO "WATERFALL HILL PARKWAY" AND FROM STRATUM SKYWAY TO "MAJESTIC HILLS BOULEVARD" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
5.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
6.A. ADOPT ORDER CALLING A BOND ELECTION FOR NOVEMBER 4, 1997 FOR VARIOUS COUNTY PROJECTS.
B. CONSIDER PROPOSALS FOR A COUNTY BOND ELECTION, RESTRICTIONS AND COMMITMENTS ON SUCH FUNDING, CHANGES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT APPROVED PROJECTS ON TIME AND IN BUDGET AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROMISES MADE TO THE VOTERS, AND TO INSURE FISCAL PRUDENCE IN THE FUTURE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
C. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL WITHIN THE ABANDONED MKT RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
7.APPROVE ASSISTANCE TO THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR THE BARTON SPRINGS SALAMANDER RECOVERY TEAM. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
8.REVIEW AND APPROVE DRAFT FOR PHASE I, NEEDS ASSESSMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9.A. AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN LETTER CANCELLING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR VOCATIONAL INMATE TRAINING.
B. APPROVE DRAFT CONTRACT WITH THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING FOR VOCATIONAL INMATE TRAINING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN FINAL CONTRACT WITH THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING.
10.RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR FY 1998 BUDGET PROCESS. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
11.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
12.DISCUSS AND APPROVE FOR ISSUANCE THE LEACHATE EVAPORATION SYSTEM, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #R970113-JJ, UTILIZING THE ALTERNATIVE MULTISTEP COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL PROCEDURE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
13.APPROVE AMENDMENT TO PHASING AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY LTD. FOR LAKEPOINTE SECTION 3. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
14.A. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR THE LEASE OF 15 NEW PARKING SPACES FROM GOP INVESTMENT GROUP AT 1506 SAN ANTONIO. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
B. APPROVE LEASE WITH GOP INVESTMENT GROUP FOR PARKING SPACES AT 1506 SAN ANTONIO. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
15.APPROVE SECOND MODIFICATION OF LEASE WITH HARRY M. WHITTINGTON, DBA TRAVIS PROPERTIES, FOR THE PROPERTY AT 209 W. 9TH STREET.
16.A. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS, INC. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
B. SELECT VERSION OF PARAGRAPH 11.04 FOR INSERTION IN SERVICES AGREEMENT.
17.UPDATE AND APPROVE METHODOLOGY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEE SALARY SURVEY AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
18.DISCUSS AND/OR APPROVE HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION.
19.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
20.GIVE DIRECTION CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH NEW LAWS THAT APPLY TO COUNTY OPERATIONS.
21.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE.
22.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Note 1 -Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 -Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 - Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
23.APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TAMALE & TORTILLA FACTORY. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
24.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JOE BOGGAN AND JOANN BOGGAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH SCOTT BOGGAN, DECEASED VS. COUNTY OF TRAVIS, CAUSE NO. 97-01926 (BOGGAN; GIESELMAN; WRONGFUL DEATH). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
25.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFERAND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RE: REGINALD SWISHER V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL; ( 1983; DENIAL OF MEDICAL CARE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
26.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT WITNESS AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: KATHLEEN URIBE V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (URIBE; GIESELMAN; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
27.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: ROSIE CAROTHERS V. MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (CAROTHERS; PEREZ; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
28.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION OF RIP COLLINS, ET AL. V STATE OF TEXAS, CAUSE NUMBER 94-04080 (COLLINS/LEAVITT; BUSH; BOND FORFEITURE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
CONSENT ITEMS
C1.AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO INCREASE SALARIES IN HER OFFICE BEYOND THE FIVE (5) PERCENT PER ASSISTANT AS LONG AS THE TOTAL BUDGET DOES NOT EXCEED 5% FOR FY 1998; THE DISTRICT JUDGES MUST APPROVE AN INCREASE IN EXCESS OF 5% PER ASSISTANT. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
C2.RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C3.AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES.
C4.RE-APPOINT MR. DONALD DUMAS TO THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH-MENTAL RETARDATION (ATC-MHMR) BOARD AS THE PRECINCT TWO APPOINTMENT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5.APPROVE PRINTING OF 500+ COPIES OF THE AUGUST 9, 1997 ELECTION WORKER THANK YOU LETTER AND APPROVE DISTRIBUTION WITH ELECTION WORKER PAYCHECKS.
C6.APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER THREE FOR LANDSCAPING IN RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF RESCA BOULEVARD, NAPA DRIVE, AND SONOMA DRIVE IN LAKE POINTE 1A AND 1B. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C7.APPROVE SUBSTITUTION OF LETTER OF CREDIT FOR CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT PROVIDING PERFORMANCE PERIOD SECURITY FOR WILDFLOWER SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8.APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR NASSOUR ACRES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C9.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN LAKE POINTE PHASE 1-A, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C10.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN ANDERSON MILL WEST SECTIONS 15, 16, AND 17, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C11.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, SANDBIRD SUBDIVISION SECTION 2 -(AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 3 ACRES - CAPITAL OF TEXAS HIGHWAY SOUTH). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C12.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2, BLOCK A, BRATTON LANE STRIP CENTER - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 3.304 ACRES - BURNET ROAD/FM 1325). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C13.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1997, TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF FUCHS GROVE ROAD AT BRIDGE BETWEEN GREGG LANE AND CAMERON ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ROADWAY AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT ONE (CONTINGENT ON BID AWARD), TXDOT PROJECT CSJ 0914-04-04-060. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
C14.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1997 TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF CELE ROAD AT BRIDGE #224 BETWEEN MELBER LANE AND HODDE LANE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ROADWAY AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT TWO. (CONTINGENT ON BID AWARD). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C15.APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A 1664' EASEMENT LOCATED WEST OF PEDERNALES CANYON TRAIL APPROXIMATELY 5000' NORTH OF CANYON RANCH TRAIL TO "MILESTONE ROAD", PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C16.APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES FROM MAJESTIC HILLS BOULEVARD TO "WATERFALL HILL PARKWAY" AND FROM STRATUM SKYWAY TO "MAJESTIC HILLS BOULEVARD" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIESDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE REQUEST TO TRANSFER PROPERTY FROM VISION VILLAGE, INC. TO A & R VISION, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND APPROVE OTHER NECESSARY AGREEMENTS. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTMEETINGS SCHEDULE
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 314 WEST 11TH
WORK SESSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 , 1997, - 9 : 3 0 A. M.
1.UPDATE AND APPROVE METHODOLOGY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEE SALARY SURVEY AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
2.DISCUSS AND APPROVE COMPENSATION POLICY AS IT RELATES TO MARKET ADJUSTMENTS.
JOINT MEETING OF
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ANDAUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
721 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD
TOWN LAKE CENTER, 1ST FLOOR, CONFERENCEROOM
WORK SESSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 , 1997, - 1 : 3 0 P. M.
1.REVIEW AND DISCUSS TAX EQUITY QUESTIONS RAISED BY CURRENT BUDGET AND SERVICE-DELIVERY PRACTICES OF TRAVIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND OTHER CITIES IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
2.REVIEW AND COORDINATE DIRECTION FROM THE AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL AND TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR THE JOINTLY-FUNDED FY 1998 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
WORK SESSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 , 1997, - 10:00 A. M.
1.DISCUSS COUNTY'S WORKFORCE INVESTMENT.
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