Travis County Commssioners Court
May 11, 2004
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Executive Session Items
Can we do executive session now?
>> uh-huh.
>> get started.
>> I would like to get it done. Frankly.
>> so did we -- 34.
>> did we have a motion on that.
>> without objection we will do that, we will proceed in that direction.
>> got it.
>> recommendations and reasons. 34. Receive briefing from county attorney regarding claim against alpha one corporation, and take appropriate action. That's the consultation with attorney exception to the open meetings act. 35. Receive briefing from county attorney regarding claim against harley davidson, inc., And take appropriate action. That's the consultation with attorney exception to the open meetings act. 36. A. Receive briefing from attorney and take appropriate action regarding appeal in congressional redistricting matter, I -- I did get an e-mail from mr. Hicks that he will not be available today, so we don't need that item, right?
>> if you would like to I can [indiscernible] [inaudible - no mic]
>> I think we ought to deal with him directly on that.
>> [inaudible - no mic]
>> otherwise on b -- b is his invoice.
>> I understand. On b I can give that you advice.
>> my understanding that about two or three weeks ago y'all approved that funding and this is just the modification to -- catching up with it.
>> if we approved the funding, I would go ahead and do it. I thought this was the funding over and above what we approved.
>> no, sir.
>> well, in that event I move approval of 36 b with the understanding that's exactly the funding that we approved last time, the modification to get it done. I misunderstood that.
>> we don't need the briefing at all.
>> actually, wouldn't hurt to get a briefing if there's anything to brief us on.
>> [inaudible - no mic]
>> it's happening.
>> put it on the 25th. If there's nothing to brief us on then. B makes a a whole lot less important.
>> uh-huh.
>> on 36 b, we are doing what we approved already, was there a second to that.
>> yes.
>> all in favor? That passes by unanimous vote. So with don't need 36 today. I will put down here for the may 25th if there's nothing to report, we will just take that off. 37. Receive briefing from the county attorney in Travis County et al. V. Annie mae wilson (w. Newman casey resale deed), and take appropriate action. That's the consultation with attorney exception to the open meetings act. 38. Receive briefing from the county attorney in Travis County el al. V. Bailey pink (benjamin cooper resale deed), and take appropriate action. That's the consultation with attorney exception to the open meetings act. 39. Consider opportunity to purchase real estate in central Austin, and take appropriate action. That's the real property exception to the open meetings act and consultation with attorney exception. We will discuss these matters in executive session, but will return to open court before taking any action.
we have returned from executive session where we discussed the following items, 34 involving a claim against alpha one corporation, I move that we authorize the county attorney's office to file a lawsuit against this corporation and to -- to attempt to obtain whatever damages Travis County is entitled to plus reimbursement. Discussion? All in favor that passes by unanimous vote. 35, the county claim against harley davidson incorporated.
>> I would move we send these bikes to -- to the test track that was discussed and I think that it's a cost of about $1,600, but the county attorney's office should make arrangements to -- to make that trip happen. Do we have to tell the source of funds?
>> that would help. Could you all -- do you all have that money in your litigation fund?
>> [indiscernible]
>> I guess it would come from risk management fund.
>> I guess risk management, yes. And if that fails, then we will come back and pay for allocated reserve. Risk management fund would be first target. Seconded by Commissioner Gomez. Discussion? All in favor? That passes by unanimous vote. We did not discuss number 36 a and b. We will have 36 on may 25th. 36 I move that the county judge be authorized to sign on behalf of the Commissioners court the resale deed to w newman casey. Who has delivered to Travis County 8,740.33 in cash.
>> second.
>> discussion? All in favor? That passes by unanimous vote. And number 38 move that the county judge be authorized to sign the prepared tax resale deed to benjamin f. Cooper, who has paid Travis County the sum of $5,850.
>> second.
>> all in favor? That passes by unanimous vote. We also discussed number 39, gave staff directions there, I don't think there's a need for any action in court. Have this back on the agenda may 25th?
>> okay. In the event that there's follow-up action required. That does it for the Travis County Commissioners court.
>> move adjourn.
>> all in favor? That passes by unanimous vote.
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