January 8, 2002

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January 8, 2002, 9:00 AM

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF 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 MOORE)
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2. DISCUSS AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINES BETWEEN LOTS 65, 66, 67 AND 68, PARADISE MANOR SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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3. DISCUSS TEMPORARILY CLOSING PORTIONS OF BRATTON LANE, GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY, LONG VISTA DRIVE, AND WELLS PORT DRIVE IN ORDER TO HOLD THE IRON KIDS TRIATHLON SERIES. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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4. DISCUSS THE FILING OF AN ORDER OF ABANDONMENT FOR PORTION OF EDGEWATER DRIVE IN EDGEWATER BEACH SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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5. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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6. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

7. DISCUSS RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE AND FUNCTIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS

8. A. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: SPILLMAN RANCH (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 416 LOTS - 441.96 ACRES - RM 620 - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SPILLMAN RANCH PHASE ONE SECTION FIVE (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 17.528 ACRES - RM 620 - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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9. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF 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 MOORE)
On consent.

10. APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINES BETWEEN LOTS 65, 66, 67 AND 68, PARADISE MANOR SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On consent.

11. APPROVE TEMPORARILY CLOSING PORTIONS OF BRATTON LANE, GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY, LONG VISTA DRIVE, AND WELLS PORT DRIVE IN ORDER TO HOLD THE IRON KIDS TRIATHLON SERIES. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On consent.

12. APPROVE THE FILING OF AN ORDER OF ABANDONMENT FOR PORTION OF EDGEWATER DRIVE IN EDGEWATER BEACH SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On consent.

 

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS

13. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO STAFF FOR FEE CHARGED BY THE OMNI HOTEL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
On consent.

 

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS

14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
No action necessary.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

15. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES & DEPENDENTS COVERED BY THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $152,954.57 FOR DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2001.
On consent.

16. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On consent.

 

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

17. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 (CONTRACT NO. IL020053-EF) WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING FOR DEAF SERVICES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.

18. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0173-LD, KOCH MATERIALS FOR EMULSIFIED ASPHALT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 3/21/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.

19. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0100-LD, SCS FIELD SERVICES FOR 290 EAST LANDFILL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 3/27/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
On consent.

20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO LEASE AGREEMENT NO. LA000263-MQ WITH TEXAS LIQUIDATIONS & CLOSEOUTS D/B/A THE CROCKETT CENTER FOR JURY IMPANELMENT. (DISTRICT CLERK)
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OTHER ITEMS

21. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
No action necessary.

22. CONSIDER WORKLOAD RE-DISTRIBUTION OF CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

23. DISCUSS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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24. APPOINT MARGARET MOORE AS DIRECTOR OF THE FOLLOWING CORPORATIONS: TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; AND TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION.
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25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
On consent.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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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

26. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM, 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

27. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATING TO NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2

28. CONSIDER OPTION AND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR A PROPOSED EAST METRO PARK IN PRECINCT ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2

29. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON TRAVIS COUNTY VS. PETER VON WUPPERFELD, CAUSE NO. GV-001152, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY V. ARK MUSIC, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM BY CHRISTINA ARMIJO (ARMIJO; FRASIER; CONTRACT, PERSONAL INJURY) 1

32. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON ERIC TIMMES ET AL. V. ELFANT (A JUDICIAL SALE), NO. 256,204, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

33. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND LEGAL ADVICE ON U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S PRE-CLEARANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING PLAN FOR COMMISSIONERS, CONSTABLES AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MATTER OF ROCKNEY RABY AND DAVID LOPEZ. 1 AND 3

 

CONSENT ITEMS
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C 1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C 2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
Hear the discussion.

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

ADJOURN

 

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Hear the discussion.

1. APPROVE THE EXTENT, IF ANY, OF THE APPLICATION FEE TO REFUND THE AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

2. (1) APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED;

(2) APPROVE SENDING AN INVOICE TO SEMATECH, INC. FOR REIMBURSABLE LEGAL SERVICES; AND

(3) APPROVE PROCEDURE TO PAY THE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED.

3. APPROVE RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE POLICY GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

4. APPROVE (1) RELEASE OF LIEN AND (2) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-48, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

5. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.

6. APPROVE NEW SIGNATURE CARDS FOR THE BANK ONE ACCOUNTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

7. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 27, 2001; AND MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 4 AND 11, 2001.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Hear the discussion.

1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.

2. APPROVE NEW SIGNATURE CARDS FOR THE BANK ONE ACCOUNTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 27, 2001.

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AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Hear the discussion.

1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.

2. APPROVE NEW SIGNATURE CARDS FOR THE BANK ONE ACCOUNTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 27, 2001.

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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Hear the discussion.

1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.

2. APPROVE NEW SIGNATURE CARDS FOR THE BANK ONE ACCOUNTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 27, 2001.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Hear the discussion.

1. (1) APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED;
(2) APPROVE SENDING AN INVOICE TO SEMATECH, INC. FOR REIMBURSABLE LEGAL SERVICES; AND
(3) APPROVE PROCEDURE TO PAY THE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED.

2. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Hear the discussion.

1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.

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