Travis County Commssioners Court
January 28, 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 28, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS 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) (ACTION ITEM #10)
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2. DISCUSS 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) (ACTION ITEM # 11)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. PRESENTATION OF A GRANT CHECK FROM
LCRA TO TRAVIS COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM FOR DRY SUITS.
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 4, 2003 AS "SENIORS DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING CHIEF
DEPUTY DAN T. RICHARDS ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE AFTER 22 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF TRAVIS COUNTY
AND TRAVIS COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
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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
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LANDFILLS AND SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE ISSUES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: (JUDGE
BISCOE)
A. OPERATING AGREEMENTS WITH AREA LANDFILLS;
B. A SITING ORDINANCE GOVERNING NEW LANDFILLS;
C. A SITING ORDINANCE COVERING WASTE FACILITIES THAT ARE
NOT TYPE 1 LANDFILLS; AND
D. ODOR ISSUES AT EXISTING LANDFILLS.
Postponed two weeks.
7. REQUEST COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO
REVIEW AND BRIEF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT ON ALL OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S LEGAL ENFORCEMENT
AND COMPLIANCE OPTIONS TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS ABOUT VIOLATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
LAWS OR REGULATIONS AT LANDFILLS IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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8. A.
APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR CYPRESS RANCH BOULEVARD ROADWAY DEDICATION,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3; AND
B. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR CYPRESS RANCH BOULEVARD
ROADWAY DEDICATION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT F7, NORTHWEST HILLS RANCH, SECTION ONE - (SHORTFORM
PLAT - 3 LOTS - 3.49 ACRES - D-K RANCH ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
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10. 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)
Added to consent.
11. 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)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
12. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, FOR JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO CONTINUE AN ELEMENT OF THE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM
IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT IS A NEW FUNDING PROPOSAL TO CONTINUE A PORTION
OF THE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM; AND
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
FOR A SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM IN HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
No action required.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROJECTS AND AMOUNTS FOR FUNDING FROM ROAD AND PARK BONDS AND CERTIFICATES
OF OBLIGATION TO BE ISSUED IN FY'03.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. 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 $517,237.76 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 10, 2003 THROUGH JANUARY
16, 2003.
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16. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
17. APPROVE CONTINGENCY CONTRACT AWARD
FOR REFUSE COLLECTION, IFB NO. B030007-OJ TO TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC.
(COUNTYWIDE). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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18. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO.
3 TO CONTRACT NO. IL000065-TS, CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. (HHSD)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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19. A. APPROVE EXEMPTION
ORDER FOR PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SURVEY SERVICES NEEDED FOR SURVEY OF
THE TOMEN-PARKE CAVES PROPERTY; AND
B. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTINEZ,
WRIGHT & MENDEZ, INC. FOR SURVEY SERVICES FOR THE TOMEN-PARKE CAVES PROPERTY.
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RESIDENTIAL
HVAC SERVICES, IFB B030033-EH, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AIRCO MECHANICAL, LTD. (HHSD)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HOME REPAIR
MATERIALS, IFB NO. B030049-EH, TO THE QUALIFIED, LOW BIDDER, LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT.
(HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SECURITY
UPGRADE PROJECT, IFB NO. B030038-SP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, EBM, INC. (FACILITIES
MGMT) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00170-RV, AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR EROSION CONTROL
SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. 99AE601-JJ, MARTINEZ, WRIGHT & MENDEZ, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE FERGUSON LANE/TUSCANY WAY DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR)
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OTHER ITEMS
25. DISCUSS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE JAIL
OVERCROWDING TASKFORCE REGARDING JUSTICE SYSTEM WORKFLOW ANALYSIS, STRATEGIES
TO IMPROVE JAIL OPERATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(JUDGE BISCOE)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM SETON HEALTHCARE NETWORK AND ASCENSION HEALTH TO REFINANCE
1999 REVENUE BONDS ISSUED THROUGH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
No action required, repost.
27. CONSIDER AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN GONZALES COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE HOUSING OF INMATES,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
28. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS AND A
PLAN FOR COUNTY CLERK REORGANIZATON.
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29. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS'
SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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30. DISCUSS BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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31. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, GIVE DIRECTION
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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32. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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(Item 37 was discussed separately; see below).
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
33. 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
34. CONSIDER WORKPLACE SAFETY ISSUES AT
1622 E. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2
Postponed one week.
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING AUSTIN 1825 FORTVIEW, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, 353RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. DISCUSS STARFLIGHT ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES, RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. DISCUSS CERTAIN PERSONNEL ISSUES REGARDING
MERLIN "SPANKY" HANDLEY, RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
1 AND 3
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38. 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
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.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WOODWAY SQUARE APARTMENTS) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,000,000.
2. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE LAKEVIEW APARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 2003.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 7, 2003.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2003, 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY WITH TRAVIS COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS.
ADJOURN
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