Travis County Commssioners Court
October 13, 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, October 13, 1998, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM TULARE DRIVE TO "FORTUNA COVE" STARTING AT FORTUNA DRIVE TO END OF CUL-DE-SAC, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3.APPROVE RESOLUTION TO TIME WARNER TO KEEP AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (A.I.S.D.) ON ACCESS CABLE CHANNEL 8. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
4.CONSIDER AND DECIDE AN APPEAL BY REYNALDO RAMIREZ, OWNER, OF THE DETERMINATION BY THE HEALTH AUTHORITY THAT A PUBLIC NUISANCE EXISTS AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT SADDLE CIRCLE AND REATA (LOT 16, EL RANCHO), PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 61 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
5.RECEIVE AND DISCUSS A REPORT FROM THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES.
6.RECEIVE REPORT ON STATUS OF THE TRANSITION PLAN FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE AND JUDGE ALESHIRE)
7.DISCUSS THE TRANSITION PLAN OF THE ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITIES PROGRAM TO TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
8.RECEIVE BRIEFING, DISCUSS AND/OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTIONS REGARDING THE CONTINUING INVESTIGATION FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 812 SAN ANTONIO AND 1601 RIO GRANDE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
9.DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT WITH W/M INVESTMENTS NO. 3 FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 2, 3, AND 5, MANOR COMMERCIAL PARK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10.APPROVE A RESOLUTION URGING THAT AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT BE CONDUCTED FOR THE LONGHORN PIPELINE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
11.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF AUTO BODY REPAIR, IFB #B980128-MG TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, AGUIRRE PAINT AND BODY, BODY-TEK, DOUG SCALES COLLISION CENTER, H&R AUTO BODY SHOP IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $70,000. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12.APPROVE STATE CATALOGUE PURCHASE FO HARDWARE MAINTENANCE FOR THE NCR 9800 COMPUTER SYSTEM LOCATED IN TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL COMPUTER ROOM IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $61,717.00 FROM NCR CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE RE-ROOFING OF BUILDING AT 1101 NUECES, IFB NO,. B980726-JG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, PRESTIGE BUILDING AND MATERIALS, INC., IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $12,684.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14.APPROVE STATE CATALOGUE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW XEROX DP96 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM FOR INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM DEPARTMENT (ITS) FROM XEROX IN THE AMOUNT OF $379,195.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15.APPROVE RESUMPTION OF COUNTY MAINTENANCE OF PORTIONS OF BOCK ROAD, AVIS ROAD, AND CALDVIS ROAD, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16.APPROVE CONSTRUCTION FOR WESTVIEW ON LAKE AUSTIN PHASE C SECTION 3, A PRIVATE STREET SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
17.APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF TRACT ONE, H.A. REED SUBDIVISION - (SHORTFORM PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 6.24 ACRES - TUMBLEWEED TRAIL - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
18.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
19.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
20.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION FOR CONSENT; CLAIM WAS ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED AND APPROVED DURING THE 9/8/98 VOTING SESSION. THIS IS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL DAMAGE ONLY:
A. UNITED TEACHERS ASSOC. - SETTLE
21.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
22.DISCUSS LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH NEGOTIATIONS RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT OF AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION IN NEGOTIATION OF AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
23.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. RESOLUTION TRUST CORPORATION CAUSE NO. 98-CA-598 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
24.DISCUSSION OF ONGOING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH REGARD TO WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM REGARDING EMPLOYEE CLAUDE RICKS AND THIRD PARTY SAWYER VENDING MACHINE; INSTRUCT COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFERS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
25.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND ON CIP PROJECT 3-002, PARCEL NO. 2D, JAMES A. HOPKINS AND WIFE, JEAN C. HOPKINS, AND STATE OF TEXAS; (HOPKINS; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
26.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
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 JUNE 16, 1998; SEPTEMBER 29, 1998; AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1998.
C4.APPROVE REQUEST FROM TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR TO APPROVE A CHANGE FUND FOR THE TAX OFFICE.
C5.RECEIVE AUDIT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #12.
C6.APPROVE APPROXIMATELY 3,750 FLYERS OF EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS AND SCHEDULE TO ALL TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO BE ENCLOSED IN OCTOBER 15, 1998 PAYCHECK.
C7.APPROVE APPROXIMATELY 3,750 FLYERS OF CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES TO ALL TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO BE ENCLOSED IN OCTOBER 15, 1998 PAYCHECK.
C8.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO FEMA FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP), AMENDMENT NO. 4, FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
C9.APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FROM SYNON, INC., TO STERLING SOFTWARE (SOUTHERN), INC., CONTRACT MA980006 FOR MAINTENANCE OF OBSYDIAN SOFTWARE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE AMENDED PLAT OF LAKE POINTE SECTION THREE, PHASE 1, LOT 1, BLOCK B -(AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 0.1899 ACRES - SONOMA DRIVE - SEWAGE SERVICE IS PROVIDED BY WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #5). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C11.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT BLOCK A OF LAS CIMAS OFFICE PARK - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 15.888 ACRES -LAS CIMAS PARKWAY - SEWAGE SERVICE IS PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C12.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 10, 1998 TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF UNDESIGNATED ACCESS FOR LOTS 1, 2, 3, 11, AND 12, BLOCK 25, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION ONE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C13.APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM TULARE DRIVE TO "FORTUNA COVE" STARTING AT FORTUNA DRIVE TO END OF CUL-DE-SAC, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1APPOINT MELVIN WRENN TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY TO REPLACE WARDALEEN BELVIN, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH AUGUST 1999, (PRECINCT ONE) (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 13, 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 JUNE 16, 1998 AND SEPTEMBER 29, 1998.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #1
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 13, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. RESOLUTION TRUST CORPORATION CAUSE NO. 98-CA-598 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOV. CODE ANN. SECTION 551.071.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALLOCATION OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS WITH THE TEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR THE VILLAGE AT COLLINWOOD, BLUFF BEND DRIVE AT COLLINWOOD WEST DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALLOCATION OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS WITH THE TEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR APPLECREEK, 12815 BURNET ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
3.CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST BY AUSTIN SENIOR RESIDENCES, LTD., FOR FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ALLOCATION OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS WITH THE TEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR 7.0267 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT SUNRIDGE DRIVE AND EAST OLTORF DRIVE, AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
4.CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST BY JPI FOR FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ALLOCATION OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS WITH THE TEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES: (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
A) APPROXIMATELY 7 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF STASSNEY LANE AT GEORGE STREET, AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
B) APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES AT 8700 BRODIE LANE, NORTHWEST CORNER OF BRODIE LANE AND DAVIS LANE, (DEERFIELD MULTIFAMILY), AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
C) 32.9 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH CONGRESS AND LITTLE TEXAS ROAD, AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
D) APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES LOCATED AT 500 EAST STASSNEY LANE, AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
E) 12.28 ACRES SOUTH OF HOWARD LANE ON METRIC BOULEVARD IN SCOFIELD FARMS SUBDIVISION, AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
F) 256 ACRES AT THE MEADOWS LOCATED AT LOYOLA LANE AT DECKER LANE, AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
ADJOURN
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