Travis County Commssioners Court
March 13, 2001
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, March 13, 2001 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON DIES RANCH ROAD APPROXIMATELY 2000 FEET NORTH OF FM 2769 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING TELEPHONE AND WATER UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001, AT 10:00P.M. THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 6:00 A.M. MARCH 15, 2001. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION TO DECLARE MARCH 15, 2001 AS "ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE KID DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH, 2001 AS PURCHASING MONTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
5. RECEIVE UPDATE ON CAPITAL IDEA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO MEET EXPANDED NEEDS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
6. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON MEDICAL PRESCRIPTIONS FOR RURAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RMAP) CLIENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
7. APPROVE A RESOLUTION REQUESTING
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
8. CONSIDER EXTENSION OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CALDWELL-TRAVIS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT #304 AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT UNDER THE AGREEMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
9. REAPPOINT RICHARD GASTON AS TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL.
10. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON SETCO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #11 GROUND UNIT PLACEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
11. APPROVE FORMS AND RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES FOR KENNEDY RIDGE WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT GRANT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
12. AUTHORIZE THE NEGOTIATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HVJ ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE FY 2001 PAVEMENT CONDITION SURVEY (RFQ #Q010030). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. CONSIDER THE DISPOSITION OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF SOUTH VIEW ROAD IN PRECINCT 3 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, TO INCLUDE CONSIDERATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSIONER OF SALE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL000362-MQ WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTORING SERVICES. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL COURT REPORTING SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. PS010051-LB WITH LISA AHLBURG & ASSOCIATES. (COUNTY ATTORNEY) (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT FROM THE HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IL 98-98838; APPROVED ON 1/27/98. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000188-LB AND PS000189-LB WITH DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD STATEMENT NO. 34 (GASB 34) IMPLEMENTATION. (PBO, AUDITOR, CSCD AND JUVENILE BOARD)
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FENCE CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVAL SERVICES, IFB NO. B010025-JP TO THE LOW BIDDERS, H AND H FENCE COMPANY AND VIKING FENCE COMPANY. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
19. DISCUSS COMMISSIONERS COURT NOMINATION OF TWO FORMER ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIALS AND A NON-COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIAL TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
20. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FROM OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR - CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A GUARDIAN AD LITEM POSITION TO WORK WITH PROTECTIVE ORDER CASES IN THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE.
21. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
22. A. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REFUNDS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY 10.021.
B. APPROVE REQUISITION AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER'S OFFICE TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS LISTED.
23. DISCUSS PLANNED SPACE ASSIGNMENTS AND RENOVATION PLANS AND SCHEDULES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (STOKES BUILDING) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
24. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
25. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
26. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
27. CONSIDER SHERIFF'S OFFICE PROPOSAL TO RECLASSIFY EIGHTEEN (18) SECURITY COORDINATOR POSITIONS CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TO THE CENTRAL BOOKING FACILITY TO CORRECTIONS OFFICER POSITIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
28. CONSIDER SELECTION OF ONE (1) FIRM TO PROVIDE TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING SERVICES, AUTHORIZE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
29. RECEIVE AUDIT REPORTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS #3 AND #6 FOR THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2000.
30. A. CONSIDER THE NEED FOR A POLICY FOR THE PLACEMENT OF FREE PUBLICATIONS IN COUNTY BUILDINGS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. CONSIDER THE PLACEMENT OF "COURT GUIDE" AND OTHER FREE PUBLICATIONS AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND OTHER COUNTY BUILDINGS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
31. 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
Note 4 - Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
32. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FLUOR DANIEL, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY , TEXAS; CIVIL ACTION NO. A 00CA021SS; IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
33. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE STATUS OF COUNTY LEASE SPACE. 2
34. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. 2
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN KENJURA TILE V. TRAVIS COUNTY. (GIESELMAN) 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR DISCUSS STATUS OF LAWSUIT REGARDING AUSTIN SPA INVESTORS, LTD. FOR ACCESS ACROSS MARY QUINLAN PARK OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN THE MATTER OF JANICE L. IVY V. TRAVIS COUNTY; CAUSE NO. 97-10793; 98TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND DESIGNATE SETTLEMENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION; AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INCUR FEES, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF WITNESS EXPENSES FOR WITNESSES TO TESTIFY AT TRIAL IF NECESSARY. 1 AND 3
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING, APPOINT COMMISSIONERS COURT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SIMONE BODY, ET AL V. DAVID MAXWELL BURT, ET AL. (TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY) 1
CONSENT ITEMS
C 1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C 2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C 3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
A. VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 27, 2001;
B. VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 16, 2001; AND
C. VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 2, 2001.
C 4. REAPPOINT MAE H. MARION TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2003. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 5. REAPPOINT ANITA HOWARD TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2003. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 6. REAPPOINT TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2003. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 7. REAPPOINT CLIFTON GRIFFIN TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2003. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 8. REAPPOINT MARGARINE G. BEAMAN TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2003. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 9. REAPPOINT BRUNO C. SCHMIDT TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2003. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 10. REAPPOINT BIRDIE M. CALDWELL TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2003. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 11. REAPPOINT EVE A. WILLIAMS TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2003. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 12. APPOINT DAVID A. WHITE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS COUNTY JUDGE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2003. (JUDGE BISCOE)
C 13. REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS COUNTY JUDGE APPOINTEES; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2003. (JUDGE BISCOE)
A. LILA ANNE PARKER;
B. MARY E. ASHFORD;
C. WILLIAM H. BEARE;
D. PATTI B. HALL; AND
E. JANE MANASTER
C 14. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 8, PLAIN VIEW ESTATES (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.50 ACRES - PLAIN VIEW DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 15. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: COMANCHE TRAIL BUSINESS PARK - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 19.298 ACRES - COMANCHE TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID #17.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 16. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF CEDAR CHOPPERS CORNER (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 1.0 ACRE - CAPITAL OF TEXAS HIGHWAY - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 17. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE HAYES SUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 9.798 ACRES - HUDSON BEND ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 18. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE POINTE SECTION SIX - (LONG FORM PLAT - 43 LOTS - 17.1624 ACRES - RESACA BOULEVARD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA-BEE CAVE ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 19. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 13-15, BLOCK 'A' PALEFACE RANCH SUBDIVISION SECTION 2B (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 6.71 ACRES - LIKENESS ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OETJ.) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 20. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 17, 2001 TO APPROVE THE ORDER REJECTING THE DEDICATION OF AND ABANDONING RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) FOR THE FOLLOWING: (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
A. A PORTION OF FANDANGO WAY FROM HIGHWAY 71 TO BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION ONE;
B. A PORTION OF TORTILLA FLAT AND FANDANGO WAY IN BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION ONE;
C. A PORTION OF WARBLER LEDGE, MADDUX COURT AND OVERLOOK PASS IN BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION TWO;
D. A PORTION OF WARBLER LEDGE IN BARTON CREEK PRESERVE PHASE ONE;
E. A PORTION OF OVERLOOK PASS IN BARTON CREEK PRESERVE PHASE TWO;
F. A PORTION OF MUSKET RIM IN BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION THREE; AND
G. A PORTION OF SPEARFISH CANYON IN BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION FIVE.
C 21. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 17, 2001 TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING: (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
A) THE PARTIAL VACATION OF LOTS 17-54, AND APPROXIMATELY 3250' ROW OF FANDANGO WAY, APPROXIMATELY 900' ROW OF TEQUILA HIGH, APPROXIMATELY 375' ROW OF TORTILLA FLAT AND APPROXIMATELY 400' ROW OF WINDANGO WAY OUT OF BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION 1;
B) THE PARTIAL VACATION OF BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION 2 INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 2,100' ROW OF WINDANGO WAY, APPROXIMATELY 750' ROW OF CONDOR MOUNTAIN AND APPROXIMATELY 695' ROW OF OVERLOOK PASS;
C) THE PARTIAL VACATION OF LOTS 41, 55-62, AND APPROXIMATELY 1,720' ROW OF MUSKET RIM OUT OF BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION 3;
D) THE VACATION OF BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION 4.
C 22. APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON DIES RANCH ROAD APPROXIMATELY 2000 FEET NORTH OF FM 2769 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING TELEPHONE AND WATER UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001, AT 10:00P.M. THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 6:00 A.M. MARCH 15, 2001. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2001
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 FEBRUARY 27, 2001.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. RECEIVE PRESENTATION REGARDING POSSIBLE FINANCING OF LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS BY WHAC AND DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED THERETO.
2. APPROVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MINUTES FOR MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 13, 2001; FEBRUARY 20, 2001; FEBRUARY 27, 2001 AND MARCH 6, 2001.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MINUTES FOR MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 13, 2001 AND FEBRUARY 27, 2001.
ADJOURN
AGENDA FOR
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
AND
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MINUTES FOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 2001.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2001, 9:30 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
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