Travis County Commssioners Court
April 29, 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, April 29, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS AND
APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CORRECTION PLAT MEADOWS OF CAMBRIDGE
HEIGHTS PHASE ONE (REVISED PLAT - 187 LOTS - 46.518 ACRES - VICTORIA STATION
BOULEVARD - NO - FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WINDEMERE
UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY
1, 2003 AS "LAW DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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3. APPROVE A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY
4 - 10, 2003 AS "NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICER" WEEK.
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE
MONTH OF MAY 2003 AS HISPANIC CULTURAL AWARENESS MONTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND
RECOGNIZING THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL "CINCO DE MAYO" CELEBRATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY
AND THE 6TH ANNUAL COMBINED CITY/COUNTY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION. (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A MORATORIUM
ON EXECUTIONS IN TEXAS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN
IN PRECINCT ONE: HIDDEN LAKE ESTATES PRELIMINARY PLAN (371 LOTS - 326.073
ACRES - LOCKWOOD DRIVE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY AQUASOURCE - CITY
OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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7. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN
IN PRECINCT ONE: PARSONS MEADOWS PRELIMINARY PLAN (342 LOTS - 68.08 ACRES
- PARSONS ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY AQUASOURCE - CITY OF AUSTIN
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER REQUEST TO THE TEXAS TURNPIKE
AUTHORITY TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT AN INTERCHANGE AT THE PROPOSED HOWARD LANE
ARTERIAL DURING THE INITIAL CONSTRUCTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 130, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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9. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON RECENT ACTIONS
OF THE CLEAN AIR FORCE AND THE CLEAN AIR COALITION ON THE AUSTIN/SAN MARCOS
MSA EARLY ACTION COMPACT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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10. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF
STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR SADDLEWOOD ESTATES SECTIONS 1, 2 AND 3,
THREE SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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11. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: LA VISTA (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 9.993 ACRES - CORDILL LANE - NO
FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY
- OUTSIDE ALL ETJS) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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12. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
ONE: HARRIS PARMER CROSSING (SHORT FORM PLAT - 5 LOTS - 49.999 ACRES - CAMERON
ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE
FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF
STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD, A STREET IN PRECINCT
2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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14. AMEND INTERLOCAL FOR REGIONAL MOBILITY
AND TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS WITH CAPITAL METRO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(KAREN SONLEITNER)
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15. CONSIDER COMMENTS PROVIDED ON TRAVIS
COUNTY FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.
16. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND
APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE,
PHASE 1 (LONG FORM PLAT - 172 LOTS - 54.465 ACRES - KELLY LANE - FISCAL POSTED
WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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17. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH ENVISION CENTRAL
TEXAS TO PROVIDE TRAVIS COUNTY FUNDING FOR REGIONAL PLANNING PROGRAM IN FISCAL
YEAR 2003. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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18. DISCUSS OUTSTANDING POLICY ISSUES,
INCLUDING SUBDIVISION REGULATION, REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS
COUNTY CODE, TO RESOLVE INCONSISTENCIES WITH CITY OF AUSTIN CODE AS REQUIRED
BY HB 1445, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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TAKE UP AT 1:35 P.M.
19. RECEIVE PRESENTATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY
FROM CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION COALITION FOR POLITICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
FOR THE CENTRAL TEXAS TURNPIKE PROJECT (CTTP).
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
20. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FOR AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AT THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF. A NEW GRANT
PROGRAM WITH NO MATCH REQUIREMENTS.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE CORPORATION
FOR NATIONAL SERVICE. THE AMENDMENT INCREASES THE FUNDING FOR THE RETIRED
SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM BY $2,347. THE GRANT REQUIRES 10% MATCHING FUNDS
THAT ARE GENERATED BY THE EXISTING RSVP BUDGET.
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21. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
22. 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 $398,600.56 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 11, 2003 THROUGH APRIL
17, 2003.
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER ISSUES REGARDING UTILIZATION
AND DISPOSITION OF THE REAL PROPERTY AND BUILDING LOCATED AT 1101 NUECES AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (MAY ALSO BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, Note
2, Gov't Code Ann 55.072, Real Property)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR EMERGENCY
VEHICLE EQUIPMENT, IFB NO. B030064-OJ, TO: (TNR)
A. GT DISTRIBUTORS: ITEMS 3, 5, 5a, 8, 9, 12a, 12b, 12c,
12d, 17, 18, 19, AND 21.
B. ALL AMERICA SALES: ITEMS 1, 2, 4, 4a, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7, 10,
13, 14, 15, 16, AND 21.
C. R & W POLIZE: ITEMS 11 AND 20.
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26. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO.
02T00038OJ, ADDING SHORT TERM DISABILITY COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES
TO UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIFE, ACCIDENT, DEATH & DISMEMBURMENT,
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD). (HRMD)
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27. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. MA010177, HOTSY/CARLSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY,
FOR MAINTENANCE OF LANDA RECYCLING VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT. (TNR)
Added to consent.
28. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AN INTERACTIVE
VOICE RESPONSES SYSTEM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, RFP NO. P00138-LC,
TO THE QUALIFIED PROPOSER, FRANK SOLUTIONS, INC. (TCSO & ITS)
Added to consent.
29. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
MA030114LC, COURT FEES, FINES, COSTS AND CHARGES CREDIT CARD SOFTWARE, WITH
TEXAS LOGIC, INC. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
30. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELECTION
DAY KITS, IFB# B030084-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CAPITAL GRAPHICS. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
31. APPROVE AWARD OF QISV (QUALIFIED INFORMATION
SYSTEMS VENDOR) STATE CATALOG PURCHASE, RFO# O030111-SP FOR DELL PRECISION
650 COMPUTERS FROM DELL COMPUTERS INC. (ITS)
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32. APPROVE AWARD OF A QISV (QUALIFIED
INFORMATION SYSTEMS VENDOR) STATE CATALOG PURCHASE, RFO# O030079-SP, FOR MOBILE
DATA SUBSCRIBER ITEMS FROM MOTOROLA INC. (J&PS)
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33. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUCTIONEER
SERVICES, RFS# S030054-LD, TO THE BEST QUALIFIED FIRM, GASTON AND SHEEHAN
AUCTIONEERS, INC. (PURCHASING - FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.
34. DECLARE WEST-TEXAS DIGEST 2ND LAW
BOOKS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.
35. CONSIDER REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE
PURCHASING AGENT TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS IN EXCESS OF $25,000.00 ISSUED
AGAINST CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND GEOTECHNICAL TESTING SERVICES, AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (TNR)
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36. APPROVE PURCHASE OF JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
FROM GULF COAST PAPER, THROUGH THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE
(BUY BOARD). (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Postponed one week.
37. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR THE PROCUREMENT
OF ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDINGS.
(FM)
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OTHER ITEMS
TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M.
38. A. DISCUSS
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, INCLUDING PROPOSED BILLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(SEE ATTACHMENT)
B. CONSIDER OTHER BILLS, IF ANY, IN RESPONSE TO ACTION TAKEN
BY THE LEGISLATURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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39. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE FY 2003 MID-YEAR
REVENUE REPORT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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40. CONSIDER REPORT ON U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE'S INTENT TO REDUCE FUNDING AND CHANGE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR
STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SCAAP), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(JUDGE BISCOE)
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41. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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42. CONSIDER THE STARFLIGHT INDEPENDENT
REVIEW PANEL'S REPORT ON FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE STARFLIGHT PROGRAM'S
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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43. CONSIDER PROPOSED ELECTION PRECINCT
REALIGNMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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44. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL
INCENTIVES FROM THE DOMAIN URBAN VILLAGE PROJECT.
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45. APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE,
SALE AND DELIVERY OF BONDS BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
#6, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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46. CONSIDER NEW JOB DESCRIPTION AND AUTHORIZE
POSTING AND ADVERTISING COORDINATOR OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TAKE
ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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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
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGAL ISSUES REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHT OF WAY ON THE ANDERSON MILL ROAD PROJECT. 1
48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGAL ISSUES REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY NORTHEAST METRO PARK PROJECT. 1
49. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGAL ISSUES REGARDING THE ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT ON THE MOYA PARK TO McKINNEY FALLS TRAIL PROJECT. 1
50. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, AND/OR CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN FREDERICK PLUETT, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL, (PLUET; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF) 1
51. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSS PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY VS. J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 1
52. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING SELMA HUGHES PARK AND DEVELOPMENT OF PANTHER HOLLOW SUBDIVISION. 1
53. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE AND DUE DILIGENCE ISSUES ON THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR PURCHASE TO HOUSE VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. 2
54. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; CIVIL DOCKET CASE # 03-CV-74, TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS V. EARLE. 1
55. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BARBARA OAKLEY, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR RICHARD DANZINGER V. CITY OF AUSTIN, HECTOR POLANCO, ET AL.; 1
56. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF EEOC COMPLAINT, NO. 31CA300381, OF SYLVIA GARCIA. 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.
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 27, 2003, TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 9 AND 9A OF FLAT CREEK RESUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 1.049 ACRES - LAKESIDE DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON -SITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING OF MAY 27, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 5 & 6, BLOCK M, MOUNTAIN CREEK LAKES SECTION ONE (REVISED PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.66 ACRES - LAKE WOOD CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ALL ETJs). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
100 CONGRESS AVE., SUITE 300
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2003, 9:00A.M TO 12:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2003, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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