Travis County Commssioners Court
June 1, 1999
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
June 1, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF GRISHAM TRAIL AND PACE BEND PARK ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SAFETY FOR A TRIATHLON IN PACE BEND PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DAVID BRANTLEY, JUSTIN ARCHER, TRAVIS CAMPBELL, MARK LEAVENWORTH, AND CLAYTON SIGNOR FOR COMPLETING THE REQUIREMENTS TO REACH THE RANK OF 'EAGLE SCOUT' IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 1999 'SAFETY MONTH' IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
5. APPROVE VARIANCES TO CHAPTER 82, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS AND RECORDING A PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE - ROB ROY WEST - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 9 LOTS - 35.389 ACRES - FM 2244 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE SEPTIC) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
6. DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE WILLIAM CANNON/NUCKOLS CROSSING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (1984 ROAD BONDS). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
7. APPROVE AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TEMPORARY SIGNAL AT RM 620 AND STEINER RANCH ROAD AND MODIFICATIONS TO SIGNAL LOCATED AT RM 620 AND QUINLAN PARK ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO QUINLAN PARK ROAD IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
8. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WALL WITHIN A DEDICATED DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 27 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS SECTION 2 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
9. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF OXSHEER PASS IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 4C IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
10. A. APPROVE VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS TO ALLOW THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN STEINER RANCH BOULEVARD PHASE ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 2 SECTION 3A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 2 SECTION 3B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
D. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK E, STEINER RANCH PHASE 2 SECTION 4C - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 0.14 ACRES - CANYON GLEN CIRCLE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
11. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH K.O. LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF SCHULTZ LANE, ADJACENT TO SPRINGBROOK COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
13. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) CHEVROLET TRUCK FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON
AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IL98-98858, APPROVED ON JANUARY 27, 1998.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR REMANUFACTURED TONER CARTRIDGES, IFB B990071-RG, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, INTELLIGENT INTERFACE. (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES, IFB B990068-DM, TO ALL QUALIFIED BIDDERS, CAPITAL CITY ARGUS NEWS, ARRIBA ART & BUSINESS NEWS, AUSTIN CHRONICLE, HILL COUNTRY NEWS, LA PRENSA NEWSPAPER, WESTLAKE PICAYUNE, AND THE AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN. (PURCHASING OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. A. APPROVE A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#98T00219-OJ) (MODIFICATION NO. 2), GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/7/98. (PRE-TRIAL SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#MA980241), (MODIFICATION NO. 3), ADR MICROFILM FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF MICROFILM EQUIPMENT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/28/98. (RMCR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C. APPROVE A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#98T0232-RG THRU 98T0235-RG) (MODIFICATION NO. 1), VULCAN SIGNS, SIGNS & BLANKS, INC., ROCAL, INC. AND SOUTHWEST GRAPHIC SYSTEMS FOR SIGN MATERIALS; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 7/21/98. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
D. APPROVE A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#98T0220-RG) (MODIFICATION NO. 1), CRAFCO TEXAS, INC. FOR TYPE 3 SEALANT MATERIAL; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/7/98. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
17. A. APPROVE ORDER REVISING THE REDUCTION IN FORCE POLICY (10.017). (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
B. REPEAL THE REDUCTION IN FORCE POLICY (9.030) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSOINER DAVIS)
18. APPROVE ORDER REVISING THE EMPLOYEE MOBILITY POLICY (10.030). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
19. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
20. (1) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND USE OF SALARY SAVINGS AS RECOMMENDED BY INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS), HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD) AND PLANNING AND BUDGET (PBO) OFFICE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ITS) STAFF. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
(2) APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS AND USE OF SALARY SAVINGS AS RECOMMENDED BY ITS, HRMD AND PBO TO PROMOTE AND RETAIN STAFF AND TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS TO COMPLETE OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION REORGANIZATION: (EXECUTIVE SESSION: PURSUANT TO TX GOVT CODE ANN 551.074 (PERSONNEL MATTERS)
A. APPROVE CREATION AND BANDING OF MANAGER OF SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS JOB TITLE.
B. PROMOTE EXISTING SR. SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER TO SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS MANAGER AND PLACE AT 10% ABOVE MIDPOINT.
C. REVISE SR. SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER JOB DESCRIPTION.
D. PROMOTE EXISTING SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER TO SR. SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER AND PLACE AT 10% ABOVE MIDPOINT.
21. DISCUSS MODIFICATIONS TO HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS FOR HMO, PPO, AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
22. A. DISCUSS ADVANTAGES OF MAIL ORDER PRESCRIPTION SERVICES TO EMPLOYEES AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
B. APPROVE PAYROLL INSERT FOR JUNE 15, 1999 - ENCOURAGE USE OF MAIL ORDER PRESCRIPTION SERVICE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
23. A. APPROVE RELOCATION OF IBM STAFF SUPPORTING THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM PROJECT FROM THE SECOND FLOOR TO THE BASEMENT LEVEL OF LEASED SPACE LOCATED AT 1300 GUADALUPE STREET; INITIATE INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS) BUDGET SAVINGS FOR FY 1999/2000 RELATED TO THE LEASE WITH GOP INVESTMENTS;
B. APPROVE REALLOCATION OF IBM/IJS SPACE AT 1300 GUADALUPE TO TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION OF THE PRIVATE SEWAGE PERMIT PROGRAM AND DIRECT THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE MODIFICATIONS TO THE LEASE WITH GOP INVESTMENTS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
24. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
25. A. APPROVE WAIVER OF 60-DAY ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY CITY OF AUSTIN ON INTENTION TO CREATE A TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE, AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 311.003(e) OF TEXAS TAX CODE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
B. APPOINT CHRISTIAN SMITH, EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF PLANNING AND BUDGET, TO MEET WITH CITY OF AUSTIN TO DISCUSS REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE'S PRELIMINARY PROJECT AND FINANCING PLANS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
26. APPROVE PAYMENT OF RELOCATION EXPENSES UP TO $5,400 EACH FOR PROPOSED
HIREES - G. ARLENE TILLMAN, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION DIRECTOR; AND
DR. HOLLY VANSCOY, RESEARCH AND PLANNING DIVISION DIRECTOR. (JUDGE BISCOE)
OTHER ITEMS
27. APPOINT HEARINGS OFFICER FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR ISSUANCE OF $9,500,000
COLORADO HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY TAX EXEMPT HEALTH FACILITIES REFUNDING
AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS (MARTIN LUTHER HOME SOCIETY, INC.) SERIES 1999A,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
29. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA --NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING
SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1999, 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 MEETING OF MAY 18, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS
COURT
1. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT RELATING TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (THE MOUNTAIN RANCH APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 1998 CLARIFYING THAT NEITHER THE DEVELOPER NOR ANY RELATED PERSON WILL PURCHASE THE BONDS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MAY 18, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
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 Matter
Note 4 - Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
Note 5 - Gov't Code Ann 551.075, Conference with Employees
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND REQUEST EXPERTS AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; VICTOR WALLS V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (WALLS; FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
31. ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING, PROJECT NO. 97B02-18-2PA, PARCEL #5; N.E. PARK ACCESS ROAD; (OWNER: STEVEN MICHAEL ANDERSON AS TRUSTEE OF THE ROBERT F. ANDERSON NON-REVOCABLE TRUST, OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
32. A. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ON STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER BY M.W. BUILDERS , INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER DUE TO DELAYS BY M.W. BUILDERS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DUDLEY V. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF MARGO FRASIER; (DUDLEY FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT & 1983 CLAIM) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO MAKE, ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF PAMELA HUDSON V. TERRY KEEL AND TRAVIS COUNTY, CAUSE NO. 95-12583 (HUDSON; KEEL; TRAVIS COUNTY; 42 USC '1983 CLAIM) 1 & 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 FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF MAY 18, 1999 AND MAY 24, 1999.
C4. RATIFY CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE HOWARD LANE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II, IFB #B990707-JJ, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, KEY ENTERPRISES, INC. (TNR DEPT) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN PAINTED BUNTING PHASE TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN, CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: ANGEL BAY - (LONGFORM - LETTER OF CREDIT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 44 LOTS - 364.149 ACRES - THURMAN BEND ROAD - LCRA INDIVIDUAL ON-SITE WASTEWATER - OETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C7. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BARTON CREEK SECTION J PHASE 2 - (LONG FORM PLAT - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - 58 LOTS - 240.491 ACRES - LOST CREEK BOULEVARD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUDS 4 & 6). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C8. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TROY DALE PATTERSON SUBDIVISION - (SHORTFORM PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 1.580 ACRES - PATTERSON ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C9. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 2, BARROW'S LAKESIDE ADDITION - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL - 1 LOT - 3.12 ACRES - RIVERCREST DRIVE) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C10. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 11, LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION NO. 6 - (NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 4.554 ACRES - WEST DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY ONSITE SEWAGE SERVICE) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C11. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: HEATHERWILDE SECTION TWO, PHASE ONE - (FISCAL POSTED AT TRAVIS COUNTY - 83 LOTS - 14.437 ACRES - BLACK LOCUST DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C12. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: JACOBSON ESTATES - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - 63 LOTS - 205.09 ACRES - JACOBSON ROAD - INDIVIDUAL ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEM). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C13. APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF GRISHAM TRAIL AND PACE BEND PARK ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SAFETY FOR A TRIATHLON IN PACE BEND PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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