Travis County Commssioners Court
July 28, 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, July 28, 1998, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.INTRODUCTION OF TENLEY ALDREDGE TO COMMISSIONERS COURT.
2.INTRODUCTION OF TOYA HALEY TO COMMISSIONERS COURT.
3.APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING FRANK CURCIO'S RETIREMENT FOLLOWING TEN (10) YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
5.DISCUSS, APPROVE OR DENY AN EXCEPTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL CHAPTER 66 -WEAPONS ON COUNTY PROPERTY POLICY, TO ALLOW FOR THE AUCTION OF SEVERAL ABANDONED HANDGUNS ON BEHALF OF THE STATE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
6.REVIEW AND APPROVE CITY OF AUSTIN ISSUANCE OF 9-1-1 RDMT REGIONAL COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH RFP. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
7.A.ADOPT ORDER OF APPOINTMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE PRECINCT ELECTION JUDGES FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM OR A TWO-YEAR TERM.
B.DISCUSS PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY OF PROSPECTIVE ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE ELECTION JUDGES.
C.CONSIDER ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE ELECTION JUDGES, PROPOSED BY THE COUNTY CLERK.
D.AUTHORIZE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, PROPOSED BY THE COUNTY CLERK, ON PROSPECTIVE ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE ELECTION JUDGES.
E.APPOINT CENTRAL COUNTING STATION JUDGE, MANAGER, AND TABULATION SUPERVISOR.
8.APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY RULES FOR ON-SITE PRIVATE SEGAGE FACILITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A. RICHARD COONS, JR., ALLOWING LPD TRENCHES TO BE INSTALLED IN 18.0 INCHES OF SUITABLE SOIL, SETBACK TO A ROCK OUTCROPPING STRATA OF 25.0 FEET, AND INSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEM WITH A 100 FOOT SETBACK TO A PRIVATE WATER WELL LOCATED ON THE SAME PROPERTY AT 4220 SCENIC HILLS DRIVE, LOT 1, FLINT ROCK HILLS.
B. VANTAGE POINT HOMES, INC., ALLOWING INSTALLATION OF THE LPD TRENCHES WITH LESS THAN 4.0 FEET, BUT MORE THAN 1.0 FOOT, TO A RESTRICTIVE, FRACTURED ROCK, SOIL HORIZON AT 9209 PRINCE WILLIAM, LOT 24, WESTMINSTER GLEN ESTATES PHASE 1.
C. SAMIR SARKIS, TO LOCATE LOW PRESSURE DOSED TRENCHES WITH A SEPARATION OF LESS THAN ONE (1) FOOT TO THE FRACTURED ROCK; TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF THE PROPOSED DRAIN FIELD WITHIN FIVE (5) FEET OF THE BACK PROPERTY LINE; AND TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF THE PROPOSED WASTEWATER DRAIN FIELD TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET FROM A GRADE BREAK AT 9001 SOUTH IH-35, LOT 1, BLOCK A., U-HAUL CENTER OF SLAUGHTERSUBDIVISION.
D. WILLIAM LARRY BATES, TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF THE CONVENTIONAL TRENCHES WITH LESS THAN 4.0 BUT MORE THAN 2.0 FEET OF SUITABLE SOIL AT 20608 LIVE OAK, LOT 17, SHADY MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION.
E.HILMA KATHRYNE ELLISON, TO LOCATE LOW PRESSURE DOSED TRENCHES WITH A SEPARATION OF LESS THAN ONE FOOT TO FRACTURED ROCK, AT 4820 R.O. DRIVE, LOT 7, MAJESTIC HILLS RANCHETTES.
9.A.APPROVE OPTION TO REROUTE THE PROPOSED OUTFALL PIPE INTO THE TXDOT RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG FM 973 AND OBTAIN THE NECESSARY PERMIT FROM TXDOT ON THE DEL VALLE WATER QUALITY PROJECT. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO 551.072)
B.APPROVE PROPOSED DESIGN UPGRADES TO INCORPORATE SAFEGUARDS FOR THE DEL VALLE WATER QUALITY PROJECT TO AID IN THE PREVENTION OF POSSIBLE LONG TERM ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS.
C.DIRECT STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT MODIFICATION TO ALLOW ESPEY HUSTON TO PERFORM DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED REROUTE OPTION AND DESIGN UPGRADES OF THE OUTFALL PIPE AT THE DEL VALLE WATER QUALITY PROJECT.
D.APPROVE A PROJECT BUDGET INCREASE FOR DESIGN CHANGES AND ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION INCREASES IN THE AMOUNT OF $487,930 FOR THE DEL VALLE WATER QUALITY PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10.PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE RESPONSE TO THE AMERICAN EUROCOPTER REQUEST TO ALLOW AN EARLY RELEASE OF THE BELL 412SP HELICOPTER TO AMERICAN EUROCOPTER. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
11.APPROVE PROPOSAL TO USE CONFINEES FROM THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER TO PERFORM LITTER PICKUP, BRUSH CLEARING, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
12.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION ON CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE MULTI-YEAR ANNUAL FACILITIES INSPECTION SUMMARY (AIS) PROJECT (RFS# S9880043-JG).
13.A.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING THE AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (CONTRACT NO. 980712-JG) FOR COURTHOUSE EXTERIOR REHABILITATION AT 1000 GUADALUPE.
B.DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION BEGARDING ENROLLMENT OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE COURTHOUSE EXTERIOR PROJECT IN THE COUNTY'S ROLLING OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM (ROCIP).
14.APPROVE EXTENSION OF DISASTER DECLARATION BANNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
15.APPROVE SALE BY COMMISSIONER OF SALE KAREN SONLEITNER FOR A PORTION OF OLD PFENNING LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
16.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 25 AND 26 BLOCK A, PALEFACE RANCH SECTION 2B - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 2.89 ACRES - LIKENESS ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
17.A.APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: GREGG MANOR ROAD BUSINESS PARK - (FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 15 LOTS - 35.261 ACRES - GREGG MANOR ROAD -WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY ONSITE SEWAGE SERVICE) (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
B.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: GREGG MANOR ROAD BUSINESS PARK - (FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 15 LOTS - 35.261 ACRES - GREGG MANOR ROAD -WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY ONSITE SEWAGE SERVICE) (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
18.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE HOWARD LANE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IFB# 980723-JJ, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
19.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON CONTRACT AWARD FOR TESTING AND REPAIR OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COOLING TOWER (IFB #B980095-MG). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20.APPROVE CONTRACT(S) OR CONTRACT AMENDMENT(S) FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR DUE DILIGENCE IN CONNECTION WITH RFP# P980062-SG, CENTRAL WAREHOUSE, STARFLIGHT HANGAR, AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMAND CENTER EAST SITES.
21.RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 1998.
22.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
23.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
24.MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (JUDGE ALESHIRE AND COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
25.DISCUSS CLAIM FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT PAYROLL TAXES FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY COUNSELING CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
26.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
27.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN DREW VS. SCOTT, CAUSE NO. A-97-CA-284-JN (DREW; SCOTT; EVICTION). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
28.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN WHITE VS. RODRIGUEZ-MENDOZA, CAUSE NO. A-97-CA-555-JN, (WHITE; RODRIGUEZ-MENDOZA; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
29.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: JACK LESLIE WENDT V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ET AL; (WENDT; RUST; TEXAS WHISTLEBLOWER'S ACT) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT OR APPEAL SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS' AWARD ON PARCEL NO. 1 AND 1A, DAVID K. GIBBS (PROPOSED CHIMNEY OAKS SUBDIVISION), AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
31.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND ON CIP PROJECT 2-019, PARCEL NO. 14, JOHN C. FISH AND DANA H. FISH, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (FISH; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
32.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN GREGORIO MENDIETA, ET AL., VS. CITY OF AUSTIN, ET AL, CAUSE NO,. A-97-CA-192 ADA (MENDIETA; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS/EXCESSIVE FORCE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
33.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN HUTSON V. TRAVIS COUNTY, CAUSE NO. A-96-CA-572-SS (HUTSON; TRAVIS COUNTY; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
34.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN LYNCH VS. BILL ALESHIRE AND MARGO FRASIER, CAUSE NO. A-97-CA-641-SS, (LYNCH; ALESHIRE; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
35.ADDED ITEM: - APPROVE PERFORMANCE-BASED PAY FOR ELIGIBLE EXECUTIVE MANAGERS. 3
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 OF VOTING SESSION OF JULY 14, 1998; AND PLANNING & BUDGET VOTING SESSION OF JULY 15, 1998.
C4.RECEIVE AUDIT REPORTS FROM TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS TWO AND FOUR.
C5.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR RSVP SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDREN IMMUNIZATION GRANT FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
C6.APPROVE STATE CATALOG PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION TO UPGRADE NORTEL 21E TO 51C SWITCH AT PALM SQUARE FACILITY FROM SOUTHWESTERN BELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,493.74. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE ON MICROFILM EQUIPMENT, IFB# B980097-BS, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, ADR MICROFILM, INC., IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $28,236.00. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8.APPROVE PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $88,457.04. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: HAIL SUBDIVISION - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 58.077 ACRES - FM 1826 - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF HOWARD LANE PROJECT TO PROVIDE FOR CITY ADMINISTRATION OF WILDFLOWER PHASING AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
JULY 28, 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.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE POLICY. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1998, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.CONSIDER AND ACT ON PLANNING ISSUES AS PART OF THE FY 1999 PLANNING & BUDGET PROCESS.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1998, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.CONSIDER AND ACT ON PLANNING ISSUES AS PART OF THE FY 1999 PLANNING & BUDGET PROCESS.
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