Travis County Commssioners Court
January 7, 2003
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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, January 7, 2003
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT ITEMS
1. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RESOLUTION TO WORK WITH LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES IN SUPPORT OF PROTECTING
ALL FUNDS GENERATED FOR 9-1-1 SERVICE.
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2. APPROVE ANTENNA LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
SCOTT A. DAVIS FOR THE USE OF A PARCEL OF LAND AS A RADIO ANTENNA TOWER SITE
FOR THE 9-1-1 RDMT REGIONAL TRUNKED RADIO PROJECT.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER REQUESTING THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE
TO ANNEX FOR FULL-PURPOSE A PORTION OF PFLUGER LANE OF APPROXIMATELY 11,500
FEET OF RIGHT OF WAY FROM THE PFLUGERVILLE CITY LIMITS TO WEISS LANE, PRECINCT
TWO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF
A UTILITY EASEMENT NEEDED FOR THE LOOP 1/SH 45 NORTH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
LOCATED IN PRECINCT TWO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER REQUESTING THE CITY OF ELGIN
TO ANNEX FOR FULL-PURPOSE A PORTION OF COUNTY LINE ROAD AND A PORTION OF CARLSON
LANE OF APPROXIMATELY 5,950 FEET OF RIGHT OF WAY, PRECINCT ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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6. APPROVE A 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 CARDINAL HILLS
ESTATES UNIT 15, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COOMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH THE WESTVIEW ON LAKE AUSTIN PHASE 'A' HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION,
INC. FOR ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAYS OF THE STREETS OF WESTVIEW
ON LAKE AUSTIN, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
8. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS PARKS
AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE MANSFIELD DAM PARK PROJECT IN TRANSPORTATION
& NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE GRANT END DATE TO
MAY 31, 2003.
Added to consent.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN TO USE GRANT
FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED
TO SAFEPLACE. THE GRANT IS TO CONTINUE THE CURRENT PROGRAM THROUGH MARCH 2005.
Postponed.
9. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
No action required.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
10. 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 $18,394.76 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 20, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER
26, 2002.
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM JUNIOR LIVESTOCK
SHOW FOR DISCOUNT FROM THE STANDARD TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER RATE SCHEDULE
ON JANUARY 22 THROUGH 25, 2003, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS
LOGIC, INC. FOR COURT FEES, FINES, COSTS AND CHARGES CREDIT CARD SOFTWARE.
(TAX OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed.
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AIR FILTER
REPLACEMENT SERVICES - DEL VALLE, IFB# B030027-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AIR
SANITATION, INC. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL VIDEO
EQUIPMENT OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV) FROM VISUAL INTERACTIVE DYNAMICS (RMCR).
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR EROSION
CONTROL MATERIALS, IFB# B030023-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDERS AS FOLLOWS: (COUNTYWIDE)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., GROUP 'A', FOR LINE ITEMS 1A
THRU 3B; GROUP 'B' FOR LINE ITEMS 3A THRU 4A AND 8.
B. FUQUAY, INC., GROUP 'B' FOR LINE ITEMS 5A THRU 7 AND
9.
Added to consent.
17. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
(FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
(FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB #B030031-EH,
WORK AND SAFETY SHOES AND BOOTS, AND RESOLICIT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
20. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE CREATION OF A HOSPITAL DISTRICT INCLUDING: (JUDGE
BISCOE)
A. CHANGES TO DRAFT LEGISLATION; AND
B. REQUEST FOR FUNDING.
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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
22. 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
23. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT OFFER IN MICHELE RENE WESTON V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. 1
24. CONSIDER ACCEPTING, COUNTERING OR REJECTING AN OFFER TO SELL RIGHT-OF-WAY REQUIRED FOR THE GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY 2001 BOND PROJECT LOCATED IN PRECINCT TWO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 2
25. DISCUSS CERTAIN PERSONNEL ISSUES REGARDING STARFLIGHT STAFF, RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3
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 THE FOLLOWING VOTING SESSIONS:
A. DECEMBER 10, 2002;
B. DECEMBER 17, 2002;
C. DECEMBER 19, 2002; AND
D. DECEMBER 23, 2002.
C4. APPOINT CAROLYN CROSS AS PRECINCT 2 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC) BOARD. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: FOX CREEK ESTATES - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 11.7 ACRES - FLINT ROCK ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: GREENSHORES ON LAKE AUSTIN (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 151 LOTS - 165.3 ACRES - PEARCE ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY OAK SHORES UTILITY - CITY OF AUSTI N ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 28, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: APACHE SHORES SECTION 7 AMENDED PLAT F LOTS 15-17, BLOCK 'F' - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 1.638 ACRES - FT. SMITH TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 28, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: HIGHLAND CREEK LAKES, SECTION 1, REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 53 AND 54, BLOCK 'H' - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - .353 ACRES - PANORAMA DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C9. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 14, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE TEMPORARILY CLOSING IMMANUEL ROAD BETWEEN HYMILL DRIVE AND CRYSTAL BEND DRIVE, AND CLOSING CRYSTAL BEND DRIVE BETWEEN IMMANUEL ROAD AND HYMILL DRIVE IN PRECINCT ONE FROM JANUARY 15, 2003 UNTIL COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE REALIGNMENT OF THE INTERSECTION OF IMMANUEL ROAD AND CRYSTAL BEND DRIVE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2003
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.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF DECEMBER 10 AND DECEMBER 17, 2002.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF DECEMBER 23, 2002.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF DECEMBER 23, 2002.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATIONS.
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