Travis County Commssioners Court
July 15, 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, July 15, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE:
AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK A, VALLE VERDE BEACH SUBDIVISION (REVISED
PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.858 ACRES - BEACH ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY (LCRA JURISDICTION) - CITY OF JONESTOWN
ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 6) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE:
BEBY'S RANCH SUBDIVISION NO. 1, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 709, BLOCK A (SHORT FORM
PLAT - 3 LOTS - 5.18 ACRES - HORNSBY HILL ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ).
(ACTION ITEM 7) (DAUGHERTY)
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3. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PARTIAL VACATION OF GREENRIDGE PHASE
6 AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CORRECTION PLAT - REPLAT OF LOT
27, BLOCK L, GREENRIDGE PHASE 6 (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.9922 ACRES - BOONE
VALLEY DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WINDERMERE
UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 8) (SONLEITNER)
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4. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT VACATION AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING
IN PRECINCT THREE: THE OVERLOOK AT KOLLMEYER SPRINGS SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT
- 6 LOTS - 13.15 ACRES - KOLLMEYER DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (ACTION ITEM
9) (DAUGHERTY)
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5. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PARTIAL VACATION OF DOE RUN AND LOT
20, PANORAMIC HILLS AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOT
20 PANORAMIC HILLS (REPLAT - 1 LOT - 34.851 ACRES - DOE RUN AT MOUNTAIN TOP
CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE
FACILITY - CITY OF LAGO VISTA ETJ). (ACTION ITEM WILL BE ON 7/22/03 AGENDA)
(DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
No speakers.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK A, VALLE
VERDE BEACH SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.858 ACRES - BEACH ROAD -
NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY
(LCRA JURISDICTION) - CITY OF JONESTOWN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BEBY'S RANCH SUBDIVISION NO. 1, AMENDED PLAT
OF LOTS 709, BLOCK A (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 5.18 ACRES - HORNSBY HILL
ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC
(LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PARTIAL
VACATION OF GREENRIDGE PHASE 6 AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CORRECTION
PLAT - REPLAT OF LOT 27, BLOCK L, GREENRIDGE PHASE 6 (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS
- 2.9922 ACRES - BOONE VALLEY DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO
BE PROVIDED BY WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT
VACATION AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE OVERLOOK AT KOLLMEYER
SPRINGS SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT - 6 LOTS - 13.15 ACRES - KOLLMEYER DRIVE
- NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY
- CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
CALL UP AT 9:30 A.M.
10. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT FOR MAINTENANCE
OF PROPOSED FLOOD PLAIN MODIFICATIONS AT THE BFI SITE AT 10200 GILES LANE.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO PURSUE VARIOUS
SOLID WASTE SITING OPTIONS, INCLUDING:
A. A SURVEY OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL LANDFILL SITES;
B. A SURVEY OF ADJACENT COUNTIES TO IDENTIFY ACREAGE SUITABLE FOR TYPE 1 LANDFILLS;
AND
C. A REGIONAL SUMMIT WITH OTHER CENTRAL TEXAS COUNTIES TO ADDRESS APPROPRIATE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND LANDFILL ISSUES.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON
AIR QUALITY INITIATIVES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS020181LB WITH CORRECTIONS
SOFTWARE CORPORATION (CSC) FOR RENEWAL OF THE FINANCIAL MODULE FOR THE COMMUNITY
SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. (CSCD) (GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.
14. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS000135EF WITH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
- CENTRAL TEXAS, INC. FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO HIGH SCHOOL DROP-OUT
PREVENTION. (HHSD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO.
01T0178-OJ, RECORDABLES, INC., FOR THE RISK INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
(RIMS). (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
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16. APPROVE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE LICENSES FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
RESOURCES (DIR) THROUGH SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS TO UPDATE CSCD COMPUTERS.
(CSCD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE TRAVIS
COUNTY POLICY TO PROMOTE UTILIZATION OF HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES
ON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, INCLUDING:
A. ADOPTION OF CITY OF AUSTIN'S HUB GOALS, ESPECIALLY ETHNIC-BASED PERCENTAGES
FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS;
B. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST WITH HUB EFFORTS; AND
C. AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF COLLETTE HOLT AND ASSOCIATES
FOR ADVICE ON ADDITIONAL COUNTY ACTIONS TO IMPROVE HUB RESULTS.
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18. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 24, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
SERVICES CONTRACT JC020107DM, ARCHITECTURAL HABITANT OF AUSTIN, FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION
AND RENOVATION SERVICES AT 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD. (FM) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
19. DISCUSS PROPOSED CHANGES TO FY 2004 FINES AND FEES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION:
A. MEDICAL EXAMINER CONTRACT AUTOPSY FEE INCREASE FROM $1,500 TO $1,800, EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2004; AND
B. MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY FEE INCREASE FROM $300 TO $500,
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2004.
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20. CONSIDER ASSUMPTIONS NECESSARY FOR ESTABLISHING TAX RATE, INCLUDING COLLECTION
RATE, OPTIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS, AND HISTORICAL EXEMPTIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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21. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS,
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR A COMMUNITY PROSECUTION
LEADERSHIP GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. THE APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE
THE PROGRAM FOR FY 04;
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
FOR A RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE GRANT
CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 04;
C. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
THROUGH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE 2003 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT IN HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03;
D. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A IMPAIRED
DRIVING MOBILIZATION SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S
OFFICE. THE GRANT FUNDS ADDITIONAL OVERTIME TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC DUTY;
AND
E. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING FOR A RETIRED SENIOR
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM
FOR FY 04.
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
23. 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 $470,173.48 FOR THE PERIOD
OF JUNE 27, 2003 THROUGH JULY 3, 2003.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ASSIGNMENT OF THE
OPTION TO LICENSE FOR USE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER FROM K&J
ICE, LTD. TO CAPITAL HOCKEY VENTURES, LTD. (DAVIS)
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25. APPROVE NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING TO COMPLY WITH TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE § 157.002
(E) TO AMEND TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 17 - HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND -
COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO ALLOW CLOSED SESSION APPEALS OF HEALTH COVERAGE.
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26. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION
OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
Pulled from the agenda.
28. APPOINT COMMISSIONER GERALD DAUGHERTY TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR THE BARTON SPRINGS SEGMENT OF THE EDWARDS AQUIFER.
(DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION
OF CONTRACT 696-PD-0-1-L-L0306 TRAVIS COUNTY BETWEEN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE HOUSING OF RELEASEES FOR THE 2003-2004 CONTRACT
TERM.
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM ENDEAVOR REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC. FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
ON "THE DOMAIN" DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed two weeks.
31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS FOR THE FINANCING OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR SOUTHWEST AUSTIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL D/B/A ST.
GABRIEL'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL UNDER SECTION 147(f) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
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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
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SETTLE THE CLAIM OF DARLA ROBERSON. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON LAWS RELATED TO UNMARKED GRAVES WITHIN COUNTY ROAD RIGHTS OF WAY, ISSUES RELATED TO LOCKWOOD ROAD AND LOCKWOOD ROAD CEMETERY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. 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) 1 & 2
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING GRACE S. ELMORE AND THE TONAHILL FIRM, P.C. V. ESQUIRE DEPOSITION SERVICE, LLC.; NO. A-167,911; IN THE 58TH DISTRICT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
37. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION FOR "ON CALL" AND "CALL BACK" HOURS WORKED BY CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
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 JULY 1, 2003.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 8, 2003.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 5, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB, SECTION 2A, REPLAT OF LOTS 25-27, BLOCK C (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 0.63 ACRES - TATTLER DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 5, 2003 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "RIVER GARDEN TRAIL", PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 19, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 25, TIMBER HILLS SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 5.1384 ACRES - TIMBER HILLS DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
C8. APPROVE OFFICIAL BOND FOR RESERVE DEPUTY ERIC BRIAN DONALDSON IN CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5.
C9. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 29, 2003 TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF SCENIC BROOK DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING WATER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 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 JULY 1, 2003.
3. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 8, 2003.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2003, 6:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. RECEIVE INPUT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS ON COUNTY SERVICES AND PROPERTY TAXES.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR INTERVIEWS
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2003
9:00 A.M.
CONDUCT INTERVIEW OF THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR:
A. KIMBERLY A. PIERCE.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR INTERVIEWS
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2003
1:30 P.M.
CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF THE FOLLOWING APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR:
A. MICHAEL A. TRIMBLE;
B. KEVIN YORK;
C. DAVID WILKINSON; AND
D. ROBYN R. MACE.
Last Modified: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 1:07 PM