Travis County Commssioners Court
November 19, 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, November 19, 2002
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION COMMENDING PAUL
FRANKS FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND ITS RESIDENTS.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
2. CONSIDER POSTING OF NOTICE OF INTENT
TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SITING OF SOLID WASTE FACILITIES, EXCLUDING
CERTAIN TYPES OF LANDFILLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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3. DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CITY
OF AUSTIN CODE RELATING TO HAZARDOUS PIPELINES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND AESTHETIC AND
LANDSCAPE FEATURES FOR SH 130, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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5. DISCUSS THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MINUTE ORDER CREATING A REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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6. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY
TO APPROVE EARLY ACTION COMPACT (EAC) FOR CENTRAL TEXAS REGION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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7. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL
FOR SHADOWGLEN PHASE ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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8. A. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE
OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN BELLA VISTA SECTION ONE
AND SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BELLA VISTA HOMEOWNER'S
ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION AND PLANTER IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
OF CAMPANELLO WAY, ADRIATICO WAY, BENEVENTO WAY AND SALERNO PLACE IN BELLA
VISTA SECTION 1 & 2, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
9. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS AUTOMOBILE THEFT
PREVENTION AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACT PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FY03 FUNDING FOR
THE PURCHASE OF THREE COMPUTERS.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE FY 03 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM FOR
FY 03.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY FOR THE FY 03 FEMA PHASE XXI EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT IN HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
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10. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
11. 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 $427,379.10 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2002 THROUGH NOVEMBER
7, 2002.
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12. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY ADVOCATES
FOR TEENS AND PARENTS FOR PREVENTION OF CHILD NEGLECT AND ABUSE SERVICES (HHSD
- HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM)). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SHERIFF
UNIFORMS, IFB NO. B-020178-LD, TO MILLER UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS. (SHERIFF'S
OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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15. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT (PUMPS AND
MOTORS) AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EMPLOYEE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, RFS S02154-OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, WORKERS ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM, INC. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HEALTH
INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT COMPLIANCE, BOON CHAPMAN. (HRMD)
Postponed.
OTHER ITEMS
18. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM HOSPITAL DISTRICT
TASK FORCE, WITH EMPHASIS ON LEGISLATION AND GOVERNANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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19. CONSIDER COUNTY STRATEGY FOR UPCOMING
LEGISLATIVE SESSION, INCLUDING APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS COURT LIAISON,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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20. APPROVE REQUEST TO INCREASE RESERVE
DEPUTY CONSTABLE POSITONS TO TWENTY (20) FROM THE CURRENTLY APPROVED TEN (10)
POSITIONS FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO.
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21. APPROVE REGULAR AND RESERVE DEPUTY
OFFICERS FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO.
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22. DISCUSS AND APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF
JOE ESCRIBANO AS THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING
COUNCIL (CAPCO) EMERGENCY 9-1-1 TASK FORCE TO REPLACE DAN T. RICHARDS.
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23. DISCUSS AND APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF
PHYLLIS CLAIR AS THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING
COUNCIL (CAPCO) CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO REPLACE DAN T. RICHARDS.
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24. APPROVE ELECTED OFFICIAL BOND FOR
GERALD DAUGHERTY, COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT THREE.
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25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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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. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY JUDGES REGARDING WORKPLACE SAFETY ISSUES AT 1622 E. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) 1 and 2
27. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE SPACE FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 3 AND CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3. 2
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SANDRA SMITH, ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL.). 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TERESA SHIELDS V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON AN EMPLOYEE'S APPEAL OF GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3
31. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY CLERK LEASE SPACE. 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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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
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 10, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES FOR A PORTION OF ROYSTON LANE TO PICADILY DRIVE AND ANOTHER PORTION OF ROYSTON LANE TO CENTRAL COMMERCE DRIVE IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE (1) TRANSFER OF LIEN AND (2) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-13, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETINGS OF AUGUST 13, AND AUGUST 20, 2002.
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