Travis County Commssioners Court
August 4, 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, August 4, 1998, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.APPROVE PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING THE GARDNER-BETTS PROJECT BRIDGE ART AUCTION SPONSORED BY THE REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
2.DECLARE AUGUST 4, 1998 TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY AND TO PUBLICLY RECOGNIZE EMPLOYEES WHO CELEBRATED 20 AND 25 YEARS OF SERVICE AND ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS WHO CELEBRATED 5, 10, AND 15 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY IN 1997. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4.(A)ADOPT AN ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
(B)GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON ROAD BONDS & PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS ISSUANCE.
5.(A)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.
(B)APPROVE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND RELATED DOCUMENTS CONCERNING STARFLIGHT HANGAR, WAREHOUSE, AND SHERIFF'S EAST COMMAND CENTER PROJECTS.
6.APPROVE REORGANIZATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES TO RECOGNIZE THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR AS THE HEAD OF THAT ORGANIZATION. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
7.DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH PROPOSER FOR THE COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE - PROPOSAL FOR COMPREHENSIVE MANAGED CARE, RFP #P980073TS.
8.AUTHORIZE RECEIPT AND BUDGET FOR DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
9.APPROVE REORGANIZATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
10.(A)CONSIDER REQUESTS TO CONSTRUCT ROADWAY CONNECTION BETWEEN GLENLAKE SUBDIVISION AND RIVER PLACE SUBDIVISION, AND
(B)CALL DOWN FISCAL POSTED FOR THE ROAD CONNECTION BY THE DEVELOPERS OF PANTHER HOLLOW EAST ($13,095.50) AND RIVER PLACE ($5,553.00) IF IT IS DECIDED TO CONSTRUCT THE CONNECTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
11.APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY RULES FOR ON-SITE PRIVATE SEWAGE FACILITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING:
(A) KEN NEELY/ RIVERBEND HOMES, ALLOWING LOCATION OF A PRIVATE WATER WELL SEVENTY-FIVE (75) FEET FROM AN ON-SITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DRAINFIELD, LOCATING LOW PRESSURE DOSED TRENCHES WITH A SEPARATION OF TWELVE (12) INCHES OF SOIL BELOW THE PROPOSED DRAINFIELD BEFORE FRACTURED ROCK, AND REDUCE THE SETBACK TO A ROCK OUTCROPPING FROM SIXTY (60) FEET TO TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET AT 4904 HIGH CANYON PASS, LOT 11, BLOCK B, THE HOMESTEAD.
(B) KEN NEELY, ALLOWING LOCATION OF LOW PRESSURE DOSED TRENCHES WITH A SEPARATION OF EIGHTEEN (18) INCHES OF SOIL BELOW THE DRAIN FIELD BEFORE FRACTURED ROCK IS ENCOUNTERED, 135102 OVERLAND PASS, LOT 1, BLOCK H, THE HOMESTEAD.
(C) JOHN DAVIS, ALLOWING LOCATION OF LOW PRESSURE DOSED MOUNDED DRAIN FIELD WITH A MINIMUM SEPARATION OF TWO (2) FEET OF SOIL BEFORE FRACTURED ROCK AT 9206 PRINCE WILLIAM, WESTMINSTER GLEN SUBDIVISION.
(D) AARON AND SUSAN HUDSON, ALLOWING LOCATION OF LOW PRESSURE DOSED TRENCHES WITH A SEPARATION OF AT LEAST ONE (1) FOOT TO FRACTURED ROCK AT 19019 HWY 71, WEST.
(E) K. ZAMAN, ALLOWING LOCATION OF LOW PRESSURE DOSED TRENCHES WITH A SEPARATION OF AT LEAST ONE (1) FOOT TO FRACTURED ROCK AT 18118 COMPASS CIRCLE, WEST CAVE SUBDIVISION.
(F) CHARTER BUILDERS, ALLOWING THE REDUCTION OF THE THICKNESS OF SOIL BELOW THE PIPE AND GRAVEL LAYER FROM 4.0 TO 2.0 FEET OF WASHED SAND AT 13503 LOIS LANE, LOT 12, BLOCK A, ACRES WEST SUBDIVISION.
(G) RICHARD COON, JR., ALLOWING LPD TRENCHES TO BE INSTALLED IN 18.0 INCHES OF SUITABLE SOIL, SETBACK TO A ROCKOUTCROPPING 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 SERENE HILLS DRIVE, LOT 1, FLINT ROCK HILLS.
(H) JIM SELF, ALLOWING LOCATION OF DRIP IRRIGATION EMITTERS WITH A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) FOOT OF SOIL BETWEEN THE EMITTERS AND FRACTURED ROCK. A SEPARATION OF AT LEAST FOUR (4) FEET IS MAINTAINED TO GROUND WATER AT 2213 RANCH ROAD 620 NORTH, LOTS 45 & 46, CARDINAL HILLS SUBDIVISION.
(I) LISA BROWN, ALLOWING DRAIN FIELD TO BE INSTALLED UP TO BUT NOT CLOSER THAN TWO (2) FEET (VERTICAL SEPARATION) TO A ROCK LAYER AT 2104 WHITEBEAD TRAIL, APACHE SHORES, SEC. 3.
(J) RANDY ROLLO HOMES, ALLOWING DISCHARGE OF TREATED EFFLUENT INTO FRACTURED ROCK WITH SECONDARY TREATMENT AND DISINFECTION AT 9509 PRINCE WILLIAM, WESTMINSTER GLEN PHASE I SUBDIVISION.
(K) TODD LIND, ALLOWING DISCHARGE OF TREATED EFFLUENT INTO FRACTURED ROCK WITH LITTLE OR NO SUITABLE SOIL BELOW THE TRENCH BOTTOMS AT 15304 HONEYCOMB HOLLOW, HONEYCOMB HILLS SUBDIVISION.
(L) 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 SLAUGHTER SUBDIVISION.
(M) MEREDITH MASON, ALLOWING THE INSTALLATION OF THE SEPTIC SYSTEM LPD WITHIN THE 4.0 FEET SEPARATION FROM ROCK AND FRACTURED ROCK WITH SECONDARY TREATMENT AND DISINFECTION AND AN APPLICATION RATE OF 0.2 GPD/FT 2 AT 4308 RAVINE RIDGE, LOT 12, THE RAVINE SUBDIVISION.
(N) DEL SMITH, ALLOWING THE DISCHARGE OF THE TREATED EFFLUENT INTO FRACTURED ROCK AT 7503 LOASA COVE, LOT 36, BLOCK E, BARTON CREEK FOOT HILLS SUBDIVISION.
(O) DOUGLAS AND DIANE WEBB, ALLOWING THE DISCHARGE OF TREATED EFFLUENT INTO FRACTURED ROCK AT 4008 PAWNEE PASS, C. WALDREN SURVEY #78; AND
(P) HILMA KATHRYNE ELLISON, ALLOWING LOCATION OF LOW PRESSURE DOSED TRENCHES WITH A SEPARATION OF LESS THAN ONE (1) FOOT TO FRACTURED ROCK AT 4820 R.O. DRIVE, LOT 7, MAJESTIC HILLS RANCHETTES.
12.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS, IFB #B980105-JP, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDERS, DALE COOK BACKHOE SERVICE AND VINCENT SULLIVAN IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $31,601.00. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
13.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)
14.APPROVE STATE CATALOGUE PURCHASE OF PEP GATE SOFTWARE, LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE FROM ATTACHMATE CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,135.00. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
15.A.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING AWARD OF CONTRACT #98K0716-MB TO CABLE COM,INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $467,685.99 FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS IMPROVEMENTS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
B.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO DEFER INSTALLATION AND FUNDING OF CATV CABLING FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX CAMPUSUNTIL A LATER DATE TO REDUCE THE SCOPE OF THE RELEASE 2T WORK AND FUNDING REQUIREMENT.
C.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND OR/GIVE STAFF DIRECTION TO INCREASE THE RELEASE 2T TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUDGET BY AN AMOUNT OF $127,836 WITH FUNDING PROVIDED FROM SURPLUS PROJECT REGULATORY FEES AND OTHER INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS) DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTS FUNDS.
16.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)
17.APPROVE SALE BY COMMISSIONER OF SALE KAREN SONLEITNER FOR A PORTION OF OLD PFENNING LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
18.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 10, LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION NO. 7 - (SHORTFORM -BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 2 LOTS -4.12 ACRES - LIME CREEK ROAD - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY ON-SITE SEWAGE SERVICE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
19.A.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FOR TWO ROADS, CEDAR STREET IN PRECINCT 2 AND JOUSTING PLACE IN PRECINCT 3.
B.AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE AND MAINTAIN A COURT ACTION TO OBTAIN AN ORDER TO REMOVE THE PORTABLE BUILDING CURRENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN RELATION TO CEDAR STREET.
C.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0709-JJ, SMITH CONTRACTING CO., 1996 SUBSTANDARD ROAD PROGRAM IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $73,087.50. CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON NOVEMBER 4, 1997.
20.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF HOME REPAIR MATERIALS, IFB #B980112-JP, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDERS, AUSTIN BUILDING PRODUCTS AND CAMERON ASHELY BUILDING PRODUCTS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $135,573.25. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
21.REVIEW THE THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 1999 BUDGET PROCESS.
22.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
23.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR CAPCO SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.
24.APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING - SETTLE
B.FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - SETTLE
C. CONSTABLE, PRECINCT. 5 - SETTLE
D. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - SETTLE
E. GILLMAN ENTERPRISES - SETTLE
F. AMICA MUTUAL - DENY
G. GARFIELD WATER SUPPLY - DENY
H. CAROL KOHLER - DENY
25.DISCUSS CLAIM FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT PAYROLL TAXES, 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 REGARDING PROPOSED RESPONSE TO AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CONCERNING CONTRACT MODIFICATION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
28.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; GARY CUTLER V. TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES, CHAIRPERSON ALLISON B. WETZEL, COMMISSIONER VELVA PRICE AND COMMISSION COLON E. JORDAN, IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES AS COMMISSIONERS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, AND SHERIFF MARGO L. FRASIER; (CUTLER; FRASIER; CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ISSUES) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
29.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; CAUSE NO. 060249; ERIC PATRICK KNOX V. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF KEEL AND COY TURNER; (KNOX; FRASIER; 1983 CLAIM) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30.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
31.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
32.ADDED ITEM: - RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CONSTRUCTION ENCROACHMENT INTO MARY QUINLAN PARK AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (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 SESSIONS OF JULY 16, JULY 21, AND JULY 22, 1998.
C4.APPROVE EXERCISE OF OPTION AND AMENDMENT OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONTRACT WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS.
C5.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
C6.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES TO REX E. MEDFORD, M.D. IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNTS OF $7,000 FOR FY' 98 AND $ 42,000 FOR EACH FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR. (THE CONTRACT AUTOMATICALLY RENEWS EACH YEAR)
C7.(A)APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR CANTERBURY TRAILS SECTION III, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
(B) APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: CANTERBURY TRAILS SECTION III - (LONGFORM -FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 86 LOTS - 18.39 ACRES - FM 2304 - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN)
C8.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: BRATTON HILL SECTION II - (FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 53 LOTS -8.45 ACRES - OPAL FIRE DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY CITY OF AUSTIN). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 25, 1998, TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF OLD MANOR ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1APPROVE EXTENSION OF DISASTER DECLARATION BANNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
A.2APPROVE CORRECTION INSTRUMENT TO CORRECT A PREVIOUS QUITCLAIM DEED WHICH INCLUDED ERRONEOUS FIELD NOTES. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
AUGUST 4, 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.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 , 1998, *** 9:00 A.M. ***
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.CONSIDER AND ACT ON PLANNING ISSUES AS PART OF THE FY 1999 PLANNING & BUDGET PROCESS, INCLUDING CUTS TO CURRENT BUDGET LEVELS AND FEE INCREASES.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 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, INCLUDING CUTS TO CURRENT BUDGET LEVELS AND FEE INCREASES.
ADJOURN
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