Travis County Commssioners Court
August 6, 2002
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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, August 6, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A. DISCUSS THE PARTIAL
CANCELLATION OF STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 IRRIGATION TRACT; (ACTION ITEM #12)
B. DISCUSS THE TOTAL VACATION OF REPLAT OF LOT 2 OF STEINER
RANCH PHASE 1 IRRIGATION PLAT; AND
C. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SECOND
REPLAT OF LOT 2 STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 IRRIGATION PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT - 1
LOT - 723.39 ACRES - QUINLAN PARK ROAD - TRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING THE
19TH ANNUAL "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT" ON AUGUST 6, 2002 SPONSORED BY THE TRAVIS
COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOWN WATCH (NATW).
(JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING
AUSTIN CAPITAL CITY LIONS CLUB FOR 35 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY (JUDGE
BISCOE)
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the discussion.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the discussion.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the discussion.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT. ITEMS
4. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON THE FOCUS
PROGRAM AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
5. REVIEW AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL WITH
CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) FOR PSAP MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT UPGRADE
AND TRAINING.
Added to consent.
6. DISCUSS AND APPOINT DANNY HOBBY TO
THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) 9-1-1 TASK FORCE COMMITTEE.
Added to consent.
7. DISCUSS AND APPOINT DANNY HOBBY TO
THE REGION 49, TEXAS 800 MHz REGIONAL REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Added to consent.
8. REVIEW AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL WITH
CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) FOR ENHANCED 9-1-1 DATABASE PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ASKING
THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
IMPLEMENTING THE "THRU TRAFFIC LANE" ORDINANCE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND
COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
10. DISCUSS TNRCC'S PROPOSED CHANGE TO
CHAPTER 285, ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES RULES RELATING TO SECTION 285.14 CHARGE-BACK
FEE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
11. 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 AUSTIN'S COLONY
PHASE 2 IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
12. A. APPROVE THE PARTIAL
CANCELLATION OF STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 IRRIGATION TRACT;
B. APPROVE THE TOTAL VACATION OF REPLAT OF LOT 2 OF STEINER
RANCH PHASE 1 IRRIGATION PLAT; AND
C. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SECOND
REPLAT OF LOT 2 STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 IRRIGATION PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT - 1
LOT - 723.39 ACRES - QUINLAN PARK ROAD - TRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE
REIMBURSEMENT TO CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES EMPLOYEE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE FOLLOWING ON FY'03 ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES:
(a) FORMALLY ACCEPT THE REPORT OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS;
(b) REVIEW THE SALARY-SETTING CALENDAR (INCLUDING THE GRIEVANCE
PROCESS); AND
(c) CONSIDER CALENDAR FOR SETTING FY'03 ELECTED OFFICIALS'
SALARIES.
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the discussion.
15. PRESENTATION OF FY '03 PRELIMINARY
BUDGET, DISCUSSION OF BUDGET ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
16. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
17. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE THIRD QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND AND ITS
FINANCIAL STATUS.
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the discussion.
18. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
A. RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW
EMPLOYEES TO DROP THEIR COUNTY PAID HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER ENROLLMENT PERIOD;
AND
B. INFORMATION ON HEALTH
INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPPA).
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the discussion.
19. CONSIDER FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH K & J ICE LTD. (AUSTIN ICE BATS), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
20. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR TRAVIS
COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS COVERED BY THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND
FOR PAYMENT OF $218,603.36 FOR THE PERIOD OFJULY 19, 2002 THROUGH JULY 25,
2002.
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0003-LD, AUS-TEX CONCESSIONS FOR EXPO CENTER CONCESSION OPERATIONS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT
NO. MA990231, CSU, MAINTENANCE OF KODAK PHOTOCOPIERS ("KODAK CAMPUS PLAN");
CONTRACT APPROVED ON 9/14/99. (RMCR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. DISCUSS AGREEMENT NO. IL020205-JW
WITH TEXAS ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICES (TEEX) FOR PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT
AND TRAINING SERVICES FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER ADDITION OF "JUMP ON IT"
PROGRAM (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL000041-EF, CITY
OF AUSTIN, FOR OPERATION OF YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
26. CONSIDER FEASIBILITY AND COST OF VISITING
JUDGE'S COURTROOM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
27. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON OVERTIME,
MEDICAL SERVICES EXPENDITURES AND OTHER BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
28. APPROVE RENEWAL AND MODIFICATION OF
CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR THE HOUSING OF SEX
OFFENDERS. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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the discussion.
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
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FLUOR DANIEL, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; NO. 02-50378; IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (USDC CIVIL ACTION NO.A-00-CA-021-SS). 1
31. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY WITH REGARD TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR BOOKING AND RELATED SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1
32. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY DEKE G. PIERCE #1543 FOR RELEASE OF COUNTY CLAIM ON INSURANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN EDWIN LOWTHER V. CHRISTOPHER NOWLIN, ET AL.. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL.(CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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the discussion.
C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 23, 2002.
C4. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SPILLMAN RANCH PHASE ONE SECTION SEVEN - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 12.956 ACRES - RM 620 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE - AUSTIN'S COLONY PHASE 4 (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 195 LOTS - 37.83 ACRES - DEAF SMITH BLVD. - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
THIS EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM WAS ADDED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE:
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING PROPOSED
AGREEMENT WITH ARK MUSIC, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. EXECUTIVE
SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action necessary.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
BUDGET WORK SESSIONS
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARINGS SCHEDULE
314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AS LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES TO DEVELOP THE FY 2003 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2002 - 1:00 P.M.
(1) INTRODUCTION (PBO)
(2) CRIMINAL COURTS
(3) CIVIL COURTS
(4) COMPENSATION ISSUES (HRMD)
(5) COUNTY CLERK
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2002 - 9:00 A.M.
(1) HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT.
(2) INFORMATION TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
(3) TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER
(4) FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
(5) RECORDS MANAGEMENT
MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2002 - 1:00 P.M.
(1) JUSTICE OF THE PEACE/CONSTABLE GASB
(2) CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 3
(3) TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
(4) E-FILING
(5) DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 6:38 PM