Travis County Commssioners Court
February 3, 1998
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, February 3, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
RESOLUTIONS & PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING STEVE COLE'S DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
3.APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 1, OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL TO AMEND THE COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURE.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4.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)
5.A. RECEIVE AND ACCEPT A STATUS REPORT ON THE ABSENT STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ASAP) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE ASAP PROGRAM.
C. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DEL VALLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE ASAP PROGRAM. (MARGARET GOMEZ)
6.RECEIVE REPORT AND GIVE DIRECTION ON PILOT PROJECT IN COMPOSTING AS A MEANS OF DISPOSAL FOR DEAD ANIMALS PICKED UP FROM COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
7.RECEIVE AND DISCUSS INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM PROJECT UPDATE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
8.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AT DEL VALLE.
9.AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN AN APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE TO GO TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS; THE VARIANCE ALLOWS A UNIT IN THE PHASE 1A HEALTH SERVICES BUILDING TO BE BUILT TO PROVIDE MORE THAN 48 INMATES IN A SINGLE DAY ROOM.
10.A. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE AND TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE MARCH 10, 1998 DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
B. DISCUSS OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO CONDUCT OF THE MARCH 10, 1998 PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
11.APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 1998 TNR WORK PROGRAM FOR ROADWAY RESURFACING AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12.APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FROM BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT WITH NEW HORIZONS FOR PURCHASE OF TRAINING ON WINDOWS 95 AND APPROVE CONTRACT.
13.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS FOR GEOTECHNICAL/CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES POOL CONTRACTORS; ENVIRONMENTAL DRILLING SERVICES, MAXIM TECHNOLOGIES, HBC ENGINEERING, FUGRO-MCCLELLAN, RABA-KISTNER-BRYTEST, MLA AND PSI; MODIFICATIONS WILL EXPAND THE EXISTING SERVICES UNDER EACH CONTRACT TO INCLUDE PAVEMENT DESIGN, FOUNDATION DESIGN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION WORK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14.APPROVE AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HNTB, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT(S) OF PROPOSED NORTHEAST AND/OR SOUTHEAST PARK SITES. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
15.APPROVE CALL DOWN ON BANK ONE, TEXAS N.A. LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 3552 FOR THE ACCOUNT OF IRA J. YATES IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF WYLDWOOD CUL-DE-SAC. (COMMISSIONER MOORE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
16.APPROVE ADDRESS COORDINATION INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN TO PROVIDE ADDRESSING ASSIGNMENT IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
17.APPOINT COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE "CLEAN AIR FORCE" BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY, 1999.
18.APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS BOND PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE AND ADOPT CHARTER FOR THE COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
19.APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
20.RECEIVE AND APPROVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1997.
21.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
A. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON PROPOSED SCOPE OF THE ANNUAL INSPECTION SUMMARY (AIS) PROJECT INITIATED BY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF IFB BASED ON PROPOSED SCOPE WITH FUNDING IN ALLOCATED RESERVES.
22.A. DISCUSS AND GIVE DIRECTION ON UPDATING THE MARKET SALARY SURVEY FOR FY 1999.
B. DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE FY 1998 MARKET SALARY SURVEY - APPEALS PROCESS.
23.DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR:
A. CONSTABLE, PCT. 5 - SETTLE
B. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
C. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
D. TNR - SETTLE
E. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - SETTLE
F. PIO ABUNDO RIVERA - SETTLE
24.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
25.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
26.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS V. LAURELWOOD PARTNERS, LTD., (LAURELWOOD/MANCHACA; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
27.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: JAMES WALTON V. TRAVIS COUNTY, AND ALLEN EVANS, P.A.; (WALTON; FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
28.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND REQUEST MEDICAL EXPERT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; JOHNSON V. GORENA AND TRAVIS COUNTY, (JOHNSON; SMITH; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
29.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) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RICHARD CONNER V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, (CONNER; KEEL; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
31.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: DANIEL MAUL DEATH IN CUSTODY; (MAUL; FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY) REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
32.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CRESENCIO HERNANDEZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL; (HERNANDEZ; FRASIER; VIOLATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
33.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
GREG ESTEPP CLAIM FOR EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION (ESTEPP) (ESTEPP; MEDINA;
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION) 1
34.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT OR REJECT SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CUMMINS, TWC# 97-048648. 1
35.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF EEOC COMPLAINT 31C971030, EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO. 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 DECEMBER 23, 1997.
C4.APPOINT LAWRENCE G. ROBINSON TO THE CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (PRIVATE-LARGE CATEGORY) TO SERVE THE UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1998. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
C5.APPROVE ORDER FROM COUNTY JUDGE TEMPORARILY TRANSFERRING RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOL BEVERAGE COMMISSION (TABC) LICENSE AND PERMIT APPROVALS TO JUDGE JADE MEEKER FOR ALL TABC CASES PRESENTED TO HER BETWEEN FEBRUARY 6 THRU 23, 1998; ORDER TO BE RESCINDED EFFECTIVE AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS FEBRUARY 23, 1998. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
C6.APPOINT MARGARET GOSSELINK AS PRECINCT THREE'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY TO FILL EXPIRED APPOINTMENT. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C7.APPROVE ADOPT-A-COUNTY ROAD AGREEMENT WITH HAYS HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH FOR BRODIE LANE FROM FM 1626 TO EDWARDS HOLLOW RUN. (COMMISSIONER MOORE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C8.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOT 153 AND 154, THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 31-39 BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE, PHASE ONE AND LOTS 1-34 BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE, PHASE TWO - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - .651 ACRES). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C9.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CHEZ SOLEIL - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 4 LOTS - 10.27 ACRES -LIME CREEK ROAD). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C10.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 24, 1998 TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 4, BLOCK 32, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C11.ADDED ITEM: - APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CENTRAL COMMERCE PARK - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - 12 LOTS - 79.712 ACRES - EAST SERVICE ROAD I.H. 35 NORTH AND ROYSTON LANE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 3, 1998, 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.
2.APPROVE N. W. T. C .R .D.#3 MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: DECEMBER 23, 1997 AND DECEMBER 30, 1997.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 21, 1997; NOVEMBER 4,1997; JANUARY 13, 1998 AND JANUARY 20, 1998 BOARD MEETINGS (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 21, 1997; NOVEMBER 4, 1997; JANUARY 13, 1998 AND JANUARY 20, 1998 BOARD MEETINGS (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 21, 1997; NOVEMBER 4, 1997; JANUARY 13, 1998; AND JANUARY 20, 1998 BOARD MEETINGS (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 21, 1997; NOVEMBER 4, 1997; JANUARY 13, 1998; AND JANUARY 20, 1998 BOARD MEETINGS (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
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JOINT MEETING OF
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AND
AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998, ** 1:30 P.M. **
TOWN LAKE CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM, FIRST FLOOR, 721 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD
1.DISCUSS REPORT FROM THE INDIGENT HEALTH CARE WORK TEAM.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 5, 1998, ** 1:30 P.M. **
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.DISCUSS WORK PLANS AND SCHEDULES OF EXECUTIVE MANAGERS FOR REMAINDER OF FY 1998.
ADJOURN
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