Travis County Commssioners Court
MARCH 17, 1998
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, MARCH 17, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.INTRODUCTION OF MARION DAMEN TO COMMISSIONERS COURT.
2.INTRODUCTION OF LISA BUTTS, EXTENSION AGENT-INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (FIRE ANT PROJECT) FOR TRAVIS AND WILLIAMSON COUNTIES.
3.APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM ENGERMAN LANE TO "ENGELMANN LANE" FROM CAMERON ROAD TO THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY LINE AT COUNTY ROAD 129 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
4.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 25' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 11 ROCKCLIFF ESTATES, P.U.D., A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
5.APPROVE AN ORDER FOR THE PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF AN ACCESS EASEMENT ON A PORTION OF LOTS 27, 28, AND 29 BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE PHASE ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
6.APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF HENRY MARX LANE AND ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF A CUL-DE-SAC AT THE END OF THE REMAINING RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
7.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
8.APPROVE FEDERAL EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT FOR THE NET PROCEEDS RESULTING FROM FEDERAL FORFEITURES. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
9.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED FUNDS OF $550.00 FROM SOUTHSIDE WRECKER & KOKEL AND SONS WRECKER SERVICE; THE FUNDS ARE BEING DONATED FOR THE USE OF TRAINING & EQUIPMENT FOR OFFICERS IN CANINE ASSIGNMENTS.
10.A. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
B. DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON RECRUITMENT AND FUNDING FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PUBLIC HEALTH AND COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY.
11.AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN A NON-BINDING LETTER OF INTENT WITH SETON HEALTH PLAN FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF TEXAS MEDICAID MANAGED CARE PROGRAM.
12.DISCUSS AND/OR APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR BURNET ROAD PROPERTY BETWEEN W/M INVESTMENTS #6 AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
13.A. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING PHASE 1 OF THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE AND ELECTION DIVISION PROGRAM.
(A.1) DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING INCLUDING THE ELECTION NIGHT OPERATIONS SPACE OF APPROXIMATELY 12,000 SQUARE FEET IN THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE AND ELECTION DIVISION PROGRAM.
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE STAR FLIGHT HANGAR PROGRAM.
C. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE T.C.S.O. COMMAND CENTER PROGRAM.
D. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE PROCESS FOR PROCURING THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE, THE STAR FLIGHT HANGAR AND TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMAND CENTER UNDER A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14.APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH FM PROPERTIES OPERATING COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,084.00 IN ORDER TO POST FISCAL TO BUILD A CUL-DE-SAC AT THE TERMINUS OF HENRY MARX LANE, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
15.REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR CAMPUS SECURITY NETWORK CCTV/ AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS, IFB #B980009-JP, APPROVE RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS WITH REVISED SPECIFICATIONS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0259-JP, AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR EROSION CONTROL SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/17/97; MODIFICATION WILL INCREASE QUANTITIES ON SEVERAL CONTRACT ITEMS AND INCREASE TOTAL ESTIMATED PRICE TO $88,743.75. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF NOVELL GROUPWISE 5.2 E-MAIL SOFTWARE FOR VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT TRAVIS COUNTY THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,525.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0710EB, WIN-CON ENTERPRISES, INC., CJC RELEASE 4 GLAZING PACKAGE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR METAL PANELS ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, IN AN AMOUNT OF $81,302.00.
19.APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH ANTHONY MARKS, M.D., CONTRACT #PS960154KW, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20.APPROVE TRAVEL EXPENSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1300 TO INTERVIEW A CANDIDATE FROM MICHIGAN FOR THE POSITION OF SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER.
21.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ARBITRAGE CALCULATION SERVICES, FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, ESTIMATED AWARD $31,520.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFER.
23.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR CAPCO SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR CAPCO SOLID WASTE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR FY'98 HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE NEEDY (PROJECT HAPN) FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR RSVP PROGRAM FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
24.DISCUSS AND/OR APPROVE FY'99 MARKET SALARY SURVEY METHODOLOGY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
25.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. TNR - SETTLE
B. TNR - SETTLE
C. TNR - SETTLE
D. TNR - SETTLE
E. TNR - SETTLE
F. ROBERT HODGE - DENY
G. DESSAU ROAD CLAIMS - DENY
(1) OSCAR DELGADO
(2) PAULA BAUTISTA
(3) REUBEN BAUTISTA
(4) DANIEL CARVAJAL
(5) LUTHER HENDRIX
(6) REVAY VAN HOY
(7) KAREN BELL
(8) KATHRYN PEYTON
(9) COLETA DILLE
26.APPOINT A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NORTH AMERICA'S SUPERHIGHWAY COALITION.
27.APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
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 BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RYLANDER INVESTMENT COMPANY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30.APPROVE FORMAT FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CENTRAL WAREHOUSE PROGRAM, STARFLIGHT FACILITY AND SHERIFF'S COMMAND CENTER EAST FACILITY AND TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
31.DETERMINE POLICY DIRECTION REGARDING CIRCLE C RANCH, PHASE B, SECTION 20, PRELIMINARY PLAN. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
32.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR AUTHORIZE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 4-005, PARCEL #1; DEE GABRIEL COLLINS ROAD (FORMERLY SCENIC LOOP); (SHANNON L MADISON; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
33.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
34.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (WORMSTADT: TX COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS NO. 31C960940). (DINWIDDIE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 3
35.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN BEDFORD, KATHY ET AL., V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL.; CAUSE NO. A-97-CA-661 JN; (RUST; EMPLOYEE MATTER). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
36.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONIN; CHARLES MORRISON AND NINA MORRISON V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (MORRISON); GIESELMAN; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
37.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; RAYMOND ZAWLOCKI V. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S POSSE, INC. TERRY KEEL; SHERIFF OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND CLYDE RUSSELL, (ZAWLOCKI; FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT); PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
38.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; JAMES WALTON V. TRAVIS COUNTY, AND ALLEN EVANS, P.A., (FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) 1
39.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY CONCERNING THE CLASS CLAIM IN THE CELOTEX BANKRUPTCY AND RATIFY OR NOT RATIFY THE ACTIONS OF THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK DIVISION MANAGER AS TO THE CELOTEX BANKRUPTCY REPLY FORM. (CELOTEX; ALESHIRE; ASBESTOS CLASS ACTION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
ADDED ITEM:
40.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROY JOHNSON AND MARY JOHNSON VS. ALFONSO ROEL GORENA AND TRAVIS COUNTY, (JOHNSON; SMITH, J. TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (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 FEBRUARY 10, 1998.
C4.APPROVE BOND FOR RESERVE DEPUTY FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE OFFICE FOR: TERRY WAYNE JONES.
C5.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
C6.APPROVE AN APPLICATION FOR JAIL STANDARDS VARIANCE RELATED TO THE PHASE 1A PROJECT AT THE DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
C7.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1, 1998 INTERLOCAL FOR HUMAN SERVICES WITH CITY OF AUSTIN.
B. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH DISMAS CHARITIES, INC.
C8.APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FACILITIES AT ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C9.APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL DENTAL SERVICES FOR ENROLLEES IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY RURAL DENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TCRDAP), MICHAEL TENBROOK, D.D.S. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL DENTAL SERVICES FOR ENROLLEES IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY RURAL DENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TCRDAP), WILLIAM R. JOHNSON, D.D.S. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C11.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF LEASE OF VEHICLES, IFB B980025-RH, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, CAPPS RENT-A-CAR, INC. IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $25,320.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C12.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUCTIONEER SERVICES FOR SURPLUS, SEIZED, AND ABANDONED PROPERTY, RFS #R980021-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED PROPOSER, GASTON & SHEEHAN AUCTIONEERS, INC. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C13.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACTS 97T0167-JP THRU 97T0172-JP, FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OEM PARTS/MAINTENANCE; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 4/1/97; MODIFICATIONS ALLOW FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C14.APPROVE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 27, 28, AND 29 BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE PHASE ONE - (SHORTFORM - NO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - 3 LOTS - WATERFALL HILL PARKWAY) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C15.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN LAKE POINTE, PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C16.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 7, 1998 TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ACCEPTANCE OF NEW RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION FOR A PORTION OF PARK DRIVE THAT PASSES THROUGH HUGHES PARK LAKE SUBDIVISION NO. 1 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C17.APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM ENGERMAN LANE TO "ENGELMANN LANE" FROM CAMERON ROAD TO THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY LINE AT COUNTY ROAD 129 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C18.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 25' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 11ROCKCLIFF ESTATES, P.U.D., A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C19.APPROVE AN ORDER FOR THE PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF AN ACCESS EASEMENT ON A PORTION OF LOTS 27, 28, AND 29 BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE PHASE ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C20.APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF HENRY MARX LANE AND ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF A CUL-DE-SAC AT THE END OF THE REMAINING RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
MARCH 17, 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 FEBRUARY 10, 1998.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MARCH 3, 1998. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 1998. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
ADJOURN
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