Travis County Commssioners Court
January 14, 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 14, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE
FOR A PORTION OF HOG EYE ROAD TO IMPERIAL DRIVE, PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM # 7)
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2. DISCUSS ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOTS 24 AND 25 WESTVIEW
ESTATES SECTION 2, IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #
8)
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3. DISCUSS ORDER 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) (ACTION ITEM
# 9)
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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
4. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF
STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION 2 ALONG WITH
THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 107, 108, 151, 152 AND 153A AND THE RESUBDIVISION
OF LOTS 125, 126, 142, AND 143 AND LOTS 4, 5, AND 6, OF THE RESUBDIVISION
OF LOTS 144, 145, 294, TRAVIS SETLEMENT SECTION 2 AND LOTS 291-293, 295 AND
296 TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3.
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE MODIFICATION TO THE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN LCRA, THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO INCLUDE THE
CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY IN THE ONION CREEK U.S. ARMY CORP. OF ENGINEERS' STUDY.
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR RECORDING
IN PRECINCT TWO: SPRINGBROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK PRELIMINARY PLAN (20 LOTS - 20.88
ACRES - PICADILLY DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
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7. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE
FOR A PORTION OF HOG EYE ROAD TO IMPERIAL DRIVE, PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOTS 24 AND 25 WESTVIEW
ESTATES SECTION 2, IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE ORDER 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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10. A. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE
OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE RESERVE AT HUDSON
BEND, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3
B. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LEGACY/MONTEREY, L.P. FOR
LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION, LIGHTING, ROCK SIGNS, AND A TEMPORARY SALES OFFICE
IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF LAGUNA CLIFF LANE IN THE RESERVE AT HUDSON BEND, A
SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND AUTHORIZE THE WRITE-OFF
OF CERTAIN NON-CAPITAL INVENTORY ITEMS FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES AND VETERAN'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT INVENTORY LISTING.
No action required.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
12. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH SAFEPLACE TO USE CITY OF AUSTIN
GRANT FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. THE GRANT IS TO CONTINUE THE CURRENT
PROGRAM THROUGH MARCH 2005.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CRIME VICTIM'S SERVICES
DIVISION OF THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE FOR A VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE
(VADG) GRANT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE CONTRACT ALLOWS $10,000
FROM THE PRIOR GRANT TO BE CARRIED INTO THE CURRENT VADG GRANT.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION FOR A YOUTH OFFENDER REENTRY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE
PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THIS IS A NEW GRANT PROGRAM WITH NO GRANT MATCH.
D. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION FOR A PROGRAM TO INCREASE COMMUNITY COLLABORATION TO
PREVENT YOUTH VIOLENCE AND PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MANAGED IN THE JUVENILE
PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THIS IS A NEW GRANT PROGRAM WITH NO GRANT MATCH.
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13. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
14. 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 $ 465,255.80 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 27, 2002 THROUGH JANUARY
2, 2003.
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
16. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS
LOGIC, INC. FOR COURT FEES, FINES, COSTS AND CHARGES CREDIT CARD SOFTWARE.
(TAX OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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17. APPROVE FY'03 CRIME VICTIMS FUND CONTRACT
FOR CRIME VICTIMS SERVICES, RFS NO. S020153-JW, WITH TEXAS RURAL LEGAL AID
- PS030043-JW. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GRINDER
PUMP STATIONS, IFB #B030030-JJ, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PHARMACEUTICALS
AND PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES, IFB NO. B0300014-OJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AMERISOURCE
BERGEN CORP. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY CONTRACTING
PERSON (SPOUSE), DISCUSS AND APPROVE ORDER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY
CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 32.004(f) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY
FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING CONTRACTS DURING FY'03 BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY
AND AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION - SAMUEL T. BISCOE.
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION
OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES PROJECT, RFQ
#Q20126JW, TO WHM TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS990359KW WITH RX MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, FOR PHARMACY MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
(SHERIFF'S OFFICE).
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
23. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TRAVIS COUNTY AND LANGFORD FILMS TO USE A PORTION OF SOUTHWEST PARKWAY ON
JANUARY 18 OR 19, 2003 TO FILM TELEVISION COMMERCIAL.
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to 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
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TNR AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RIGHT-OF-WAY TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO COUNTY ROADWAY CONNECTIONS TO SH 130. 1 AND 2
26. CONSIDER WORKPLACE SAFETY ISSUES AT
1622 E. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, INCLUDING:
A) TERMINATING EXISTING LEASE AND
B) APPROVING NEW LEASE
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT OFFER IN MICHELE RENE WESTON V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. 1
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TERESA SHIELDS V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL., AND IN RE: ESTATE OF FREDRICK PLUET, DECEASED, IN THE PROBATE COURT NO. 1 OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (PLUET; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
30. DISCUSS CERTAIN PERSONNEL ISSUES CONCERNING GEORGE MORGAN, DISCUSS STARFLIGHT ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES, 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 VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 31, 2002.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 11, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISES PLAT OF LOTS NOS. 1 THROUGH 6, 44,47 THROUGH 50, AND 52 THROUGH 54, BLOCK C, PARADISE MANOR SECTION ONE (REVISED PLAT - 1 LOT - 7.90 ACRES - PARADISE MANOR CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 18, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK A, THE PRESERVE AT BARTON CREEK (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 3.72 ACRES - TOP OF TEXAS TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPOINT OR REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2005:
A. COUNTY JUDGE
WILLIAM H. BEARE,
PATTI B. HALL,
JANE MANASTER,
LILA ANNE PARKER,
ERNESTINE L. THOMPSON, AND
DAVID A. WHITE;
B. PRECINCT ONE
MARGARINE G. BEAMAN,
ANITA HOWARD,
MAE H. MARION, AND
BRUNO C. SCHMIDT;
C. PRECINCT TWO
BARBARA HANKINS,
ROSEMARY MORROW, AND
VICTORIA WORSHAM;
D. PRECINCT THREE
BARRY HUTCHESON,
ANN S. MARSHALL, AND
MELISSA W. VOELLINGER.
A1. Discuss contract award for refuse collection,
number B030007-OJ oj and take appropriate action.
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A2. Consider alternative fund sources
for community supervision and corrections department lease space and take
appropriate action
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A3. Approve proclamation recognizing participants
of the Texas legislative internship program for this session.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 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 SESSION OF DECEMBER 31, 2002.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF DECEMBER 31, 2002
2. REVIEW THE CORPORATION'S INVESTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. REVIEW THE CORPORATION'S INVESTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2002, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS FY'04 BUDGET ISSUES.
ADJOURN
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