Travis County Commssioners Court
September 22, 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, September 22, 1998, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 10, 1998 AS "FERIA '98" OPPORTUNITIES SIN FRONTERAS" DAY IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
2.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 1, MOUNT LARSON SOUTH PHASE II-A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
3.APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF GRISHAM TRAIL AND PACE BEND ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SAFETY FOR A TRIATHLON IN PACE BEND PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
4.CONSIDER ABOLITION OF NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NUMBER TWO. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
5.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
6.AMENDED WORDING: DISCUSS AND/OR APPROVE REINSTATING PARKING FEE FOR SPACES IN THE COURTHOUSE COMPLEX (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
7.CONSIDER ABOLITION OF NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NUMBER TWO. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
8.RECEIVE AND DISCUSS A REPORT FROM THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES.
9.DISCUSS THE TRANSITION PLAN OF THE ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITIES PROGRAM TO TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
10.DISCUSS STATUS OF EMS NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND OTHER INCORPORATED CITIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER MOORE)
11.DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RECOMMENDED CONVERSION STRATEGIES FOR THE INTEGRATED COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE (IJS) AND THE IMPACT TO THE IJS PROJECT BUDGET.
12.DISCUSS, AND/OR APPROVE THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND LEGAL AID OF CENTRAL TEXAS LEASE SPACE LOCATED AT 2201 POST ROAD. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13.DISCUSS AND APPROVE CONCEPT PLAN FOR NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
14.A. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMITTAL FROM CROSLIN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE JUVENILE COURTEXPANSION AT GARDNER-BETTS.
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF AN ACCELERATED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE FOR THE JUVENILE COURT EXPANSION AND RENOVATION AT GARDNER-BETTS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15.CONSIDER BEST AND FINAL OFFERS FOR LONG DISTANCE AND PAY PHONE SERVICES RFP #98-0072MG; DETERMINE WHICH PROPONENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH FOR CONTRACT AWARD; AND TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO PURCHASE OF THESE SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
16.APPROVE STATE CATALOG PURCHASE OF AS/400 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FOR COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE FROM QIV SYSTEMS, INC., IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $44,443.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF THE TNR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT, IFB B9801160-JJ, TO THE SECOND LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, NESCO, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $235,295.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18.APPROVE ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SUN COMMUNITIES, INC., FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO KILLINGSWORTH LANE LOW WATER CROSSING IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
19.APPROVE RESUMPTION OF COUNTYMAINTENANCE OF PORTIONS OF BOCK ROAD, AVIS ROAD, AND CALDVIS ROAD, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20.A. APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO: SETTLER'S MEADOW - (FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - 303 LOTS - 62.2 ACRES - OLYMPIC DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE NORTHTOWN MUD). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR SETTLER'S MEADOW SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
21.APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR THE RANCH AT CYPRESS CREEK SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
22.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
23.CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO FY 1999 DRAFT TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
24.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR ROPES FAMILY INITIATIVES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP).
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CONFERENCE COMMITTEE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR DELVALLE SAFE SCHOOLS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR GANG INTERVENTION YOUTH CORPS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT.
E. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR ST. JOHNS SAFE SCHOOLS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT.
F. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT.
G. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT.
25.APPROVE ONE-TIME PURCHASES/FUNDING IN THE FY 1999 BUDGET OF (1) $445.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE-THOUSAND CIVIL FILING FOLDERS FOR CIVIL DIVISION; (2) $190 FOR 500 SHEETS OF BIRTH AND 500 SHEETS OF DEATH CERTIFICATE SECURITY PAPER. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
26.A. DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR PROVIDE DIRECTION ON MARKET SALARY SURVEY '99 PAY GRADE CHANGES (CATEGORY 1). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR PROVIDE DIRECTION ON FISCAL YEAR 1999 RECLASSIFICATIONS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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.CONSIDER PROPOSAL FROM DELL COMPUTERS FOR CONVEYANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HOWARD LANE SECTION II 1997 CIP PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
30.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JUDY FRANCIS PAINTER V. ESCO ELEVATORS CORPORATION, MONTGOMERY KONE, INC., F/K/A MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY AND TRAVIS COUNTY, (PAINTER; PEREZ; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PREMISES AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
31.APPROVE ALLOCATION OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) MONEY INTO THE FY'99 BUDGET UNDER THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN IMPLEMENTING THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN-SHARED VISION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) 1
32.DISCUSS AND CONSIDER LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH COUNTER-OFFER FROMTRAVIS COUNTY TO TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE FOR AGREEMENT RELATED TO EXTENSION SERVICES AND PROVIDE DIRECTION IN NEGOTIATION OF AGREEMENT. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
33.APPROVE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH TINA TROCHTA-LANCASTER FOR THE FUTURE EXTENSION OF FRATE BARKER ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
34.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 97-21, PARCEL #16; HOWARD LANE; (WTL, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
35.DISCUSS RESULTS OF MEDIATION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14, 1998, WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM REGARDING EMPLOYEE CLAUDE RICKS AND THIRD PARTY SAWYER VENDING MACHINE; INSTRUCT COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING MEDIATION RESULTS AND SETTLEMENT OFFERS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
36.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING EXTENSION OF FIVE (5) DAY ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE IN COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 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 SEPTEMBER , 1998; SEPTEMBER 8, 1998; AND SEPTEMBER 10, 1998.
C4.APPROVE BOND FOR RESERVE DEPUTY IN CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 5 OFFICE FOR: ADOLPHUS WELLS.
C5.APPROVE BOND FOR RESERVE DEPUTY IN CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 4 OFFICE FOR: RUBEN G. MARQUEZ.
C6.REAPPOINT GENEVIEVE T. HEARON TO THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. (COMMISSSIONER MOORE)
C7.APPROVE PAYMENT OF $70.00 TO EMIL BOHLS FOR THE RELOCATION OF MATERIALS IN THE BARN LOCATED ON PARCEL #3, DESSAU ROAD NORTH, CIP NO. 2-019. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO PURCHASE ORDER 136025, NORTHSIDE FORD, PICKUP, CREW CAB; PURCHASE ORDER APPROVED ON JANUARY 27, 1998; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR AN INCREASE OF $492.00 FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $22,571.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CAB AND CHASSIS WITH REFRIGERATED VAN BODY, IFB B980131-LD TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, HENDRIX GMC, AUSTIN, TX. IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,970.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THEPROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILES UNDER SUPERVISION OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT TO CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C11.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION #3 TO CONTRACT NO. 95T0222-RH, KWIK LAUNDRIES, INC., FOR LAUNDRY CONCESSIONS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 26, 1995; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION OPTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C12.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE POINTE SECTION 9 (LONGFORM -FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 60 LOTS - 39.0050 ACRES - RESACA BOULEVARD -WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUD NO. 5). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C13.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 1, MOUNT LARSON SOUTH PHASE II-A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C14.APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF GRISHAM TRAIL AND PACE BEND ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SAFETY FOR A TRIATHLON IN PACE BEND PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1RECEIVE BRIEFING, DISCUSS AND/OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTIONS REGARDING THE CONTINUING INVESTIGATION FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES 980705 AND 980706. (REQUEST BY PEREZ) EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOV'T CODE ANN. SECTION 551.072. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
A.2(A) DISCUSS, APPROVE AND /OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE RELEASE 2 BID PACKAGES FOR THE PHASE 1 PROJECT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
(B) DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING BUDGET, FUNDING AND DESIGN ISSUES FOR THE PHASE 1 AND THE PHASE 2 PROJECTS AT THE TCCC.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 22, 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 SEPTEMBER 8, 1998.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1998, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH ST., COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO FY 1999 DRAFT TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
2.(A) DISCUSS, APPROVE AND /OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE RELEASE 2 BID PACKAGES FOR THE PHASE 1 PROJECT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
(B) DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING BUDGET, FUNDING AND DESIGN ISSUES FOR THE PHASE 1 AND THE PHASE 2 PROJECTS AT THE TCCC.
ADJOURN
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