Travis County Commssioners Court
December 23, 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, December 23, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
1.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
2.RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE ON INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM (I J S).
A. RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE ON COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) OPTIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
3.ACCEPT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS) DEVELOPED BY TEAM TECH INTERNATIONAL AND EXERCISE THE OPTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM FOR THE JOSATS NETWORK. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
4.RECEIVE UPDATE ON FUNDING OPTIONS FOR COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER TRANSITION STRATEGIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
5.A. APPROVE UPDATED LIST OF PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGES FOR 1997-98 TERM APPOINTMENT, REFLECTING CHANGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1997.
B. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING REGULAR POLLING PLACE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCT 410.
C. APPOINT PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE JANUARY 17, 1997 SPECIAL ELECTION.
D. APPOINT PRESIDING JUDGE OF EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD FOR JANUARY 17, 1997 SPECIAL ELECTION.
6.APPROVE PROPOSAL BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY CREDIT UNION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATM MACHINE IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
7.DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE TECHNICALLY PREFERRED ALIGNMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY 130 IN THE VICINITY OF NORTHEAST METRO PARK AND RECOMMEND COUNTY PREFERENCES TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
8.APPROVE AGREEMENT TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FOR F.M. 1431. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
9.AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (TNR) TO EXERCISE THE PURCHASE OPTION IN THE SOUTHEAST PARK OPTION AND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
10.APPROVE PHASING AGREEMENT IN PRECINCT TWO WITH THL RANCH, LTD., REGARDING PHASED DEVELOPMENT OF STEINER RANCH PHASE 2 SECTIONS 4A, 4B, 4C AND 4D. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
11.APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 2 SECTIONS 4A & 4B, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12.A. APPROVE PHASING AGREEMENT WITH CONTINENTAL HOMES OF AUSTIN ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE OFF-SITE EROSION CONTROL DEVICES AND THE OFF-SITE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN CANTERBURY TRAILS SECTION I. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: CANTERBURY TRAILS SECTION I - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 5 LOTS - 1.8818 ACRES - MANCHACA ROAD). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
13.APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS NOS. 3 & 5 TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
14.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 96T0071-OJ, ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO., PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE; CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON DECEMBER 19, 1995; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION, AT AN ANNUAL PREMIUM TOTAL OF $117,713.00. (PRICE REMAINED UNCHANGED)
15.A. DECLARE SURPLUS PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IN SALE OF TRANSFER STATION.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE SALE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM, IFB# 970029SG, TO THE HIGH, QUALIFIED BIDDER, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFILL, INC., FOR THE PRICE OF $230,250.00.
C. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFILL FOR THE USE OF COUNTY LAND ON RM 620 FOR A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND TRANSFER STATION.
16.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT #IL970106SG, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT INTERLOCAL APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON JANUARY 28, 1997; MODIFICATION IS FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TRAINING CLASSES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17.GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR A/E SERVICES RFQ'S. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF POLICE MOTORCYCLES, IFB B980003-RH TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, CENTRAL TEXAS HARLEY-DAVIDSON, AUSTIN, TX IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,954.32. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF REFUSE COLLECTION, IFB B980011-OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED BIDDER, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,456.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20.APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
21.APPROVE APPOINTMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES TO EXPIRE JANUARY, 1999.
22.A. APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS BOND PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE AND ADOPT CHARTER FOR THE COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
B. DETERMINE ORGANIZATION, LOCATION, INSTRUCTIONS, AND BUDGET FOR COUNTY STAFF TO MANAGE BOND PROJECTS AND TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF THE CITIZENS BOND PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
C. APPROVE STAKEHOLDER APPOINTMENTS FOR PARK BOND PROJECTS FOR SOUTHEAST METRO PARK, WEBBERVILLE PARK, NORTHEAST METRO PARK, AND MANSFIELD DAM PARK PROJECTS.
23.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR FOUR (4) COUNTY CLERK CRIMINAL DIVISION EMPLOYEES.
24.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
25.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A.UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM
B.SPEED STEP (TEXAS HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM)
26.APPROVE ENCUMBRANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT OF $84.00 PER DIEM TO SHERIFF FRASIER FOR WORK RELATED TRAVEL REGARDING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION CENTERS IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, AUGUST 20-22, 1997.
27.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
28.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
29.RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING APPROVAL OF RESALE OF PROPERTIES SOLD FROM SEALED BID AUCTION BY ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, TRUSTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES OF A PORTION OF TRAVIS OAKS DRIVE IN TRAVIS OAKS SECTION 1, SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 1
31.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 2-019, PARCEL 19; PROPOSED DESSAU ROAD NORTH EXTENSION; (OWNER: NAJIB F. WEHBE; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 &2
32.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS V. LAURELWOOD PARTNERS, LTD.; (LAURELWOOD; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
33.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: LLOYD DEAN LOWRY V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (LOWRY; GIESELMAN; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
34.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: BAMBI TEANEY V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (TEANEY; WILLIAMS; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
35.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: ROSIE CAROTHERS V. MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR AND TRAVIS COUNTY; (TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
36.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: CURTIS S. CANTWELL AND TAMMY CANTWELL V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY; (TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) 1
37.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: BRENT CULLISON V. VIVIAN INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS, INC., ET AL; (CULLISON; RICH; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
38.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT OR REJECT SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CUMMINS, TWC# 97-048648. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
39.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN (REGINALD SWISHER V. KEEL, ET AL; CAUSE NO. A-97-CA-462-SS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
CONSENT ITEMS
C1.RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2.AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES.
C3.APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 8, 15, 22, AND 29, 1997; SEPTEMBER 23, 1997; AND NOVEMBER 25, 1997.
C4.APPOINT BUD WILSON TO SERVE AS THE PRECINCT 4 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC) BOARD. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C5.APPROVE STATE CATALOG PURCHASE OF NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS FOR DISTRICT JUDGES/CIVIL SECTION FROM MONARCH SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,034.00.
C6.APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DAYSTAR RESIDENTIAL, INC. FOR PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILES UNDER SUPERVISION OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 1997 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS, IFB#B980012-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS: CAPITAL AGGREGATES, INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT, INC., AUSTIN ASPHALT COMPANY AND COLORADO MATERIALS, FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $232,050.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C8.APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL DENTAL SERVICES FOR ENROLLEES IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY RURAL DENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TCRDAP), RICARDO H. GARCIA, D.D.S. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: HARRIS BRANCH PHASE ONE-D, SECTION FOUR - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 15.908 ACRES - ST. MERRYN ROAD). (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1APPROVE STATE CATALOG CONTRACT AWARD TO INACOM BUSINESS CENTERS FOR THE PROVISION OF AN ESTIMATED 200 COMPUTERS COUNTYWIDE.
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 23, 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 HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT SIGNERS ON SIGNATURE CARDS FOR BANK ONE ACCOUNTS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL BACK UP SIGNER ON SIGNATURE CARDS FOR BANK ONE ACCOUNTS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2, 1997 FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT SIGNERS ON SIGNATURE CARDS FOR BANK ONE ACCOUNTS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL BACK UP SIGNER ON SIGNATURE CARDS FOR BANK ONE ACCOUNTS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT SIGNERS ON SIGNATURE CARDS FOR BANK ONE ACCOUNTS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL BACK UP SIGNER ON SIGNATURE CARDS FOR BANK ONE ACCOUNTS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.APPROVE MINUTES OF THE December 23, 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT SIGNERS ON SIGNATURE CARDS FOR BANK ONE ACCOUNTS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL BACK UP SIGNER ON SIGNATURE CARDS FOR BANK ONE ACCOUNTS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
ADJOURN
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