Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
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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 4, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO ABANDON A STREET DEDICATION EASEMENT (GREENSHORES DRIVE) AS RECORDED AT VOL. 8874 PAGE 886 OF THE DEED OF RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 10) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 23 AND 24, BLOCK N, APACHE SHORES SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 11) (DAUGHERTY)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING TEMPORARILY CLOSING OF KILLINGSWORTH ROAD AND GREGG LANE BETWEEN IMMANUEL ROAD AND CAMERON ROAD FOR UTILITY CONSTRUCTION IN PRECINCT TWO. (ACTION ITEM 12) (SONLEITNER)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
4. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM FIRE MARSHAL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADOPTION OF A NEW FIRE CODE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY CONTRACTING PERSON (SPOUSE) 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 2005 BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
(Taken up with Item 6.)
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6. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY CONTRACTING PERSON (SPOUSE) 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 2005 BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SERVICES OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
(Taken up with Item 5.)
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7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES, IFB NO. 050010RG, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDER, BEETLES PEST CONTROL. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00118RG, TRANSPORT OF CADAVERS, WITH CELESTIAL SERVICES, INC. (MEDICAL EXAMINERS)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF FOUR ROADWAY PROJECTS, RFQ NO. Q040113JJ, TO THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:
A. AXIOM-BLAIR ENGINEERING, INC. - MCGREGOR PARK SERVICE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS (DAUGHERTY); AND
Added to consent.
B. EARTH TECH, INC. - SERENE HILLS ROAD EXTENSION (DAUGHERTY). (TNR)
Postponed one week.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO ABANDON A STREET DEDICATION EASEMENT (GREENSHORES DRIVE) AS RECORDED AT VOL. 8874 PAGE 886 OF THE DEED OF RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 23 AND 24, BLOCK N, APACHE SHORES SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TEMPORARILY CLOSING OF KILLINGSWORTH ROAD AND GREGG LANE BETWEEN IMMANUEL ROAD AND CAMERON ROAD FOR UTILITY CONSTRUCTION IN PRECINCT TWO. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN LAKE POINTE SECTION 7, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PRESENTATION BY ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
16. 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 $409,619.52 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 17 THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2004.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS; AND
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B. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION - PURCHASING AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - PROMOTION - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03008.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
18. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE A CHANGE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00 FOR PRETRIAL SERVICES.
Added to consent.
AT 10:15 A.M.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING OWNERS TO RESTRAIN CERTAIN PETS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006:
A. DAVID A. WHITE;
B. ERNESTINE L. THOMPSON;
C. PATTI B. HALL HANSEN;
D. JANE MANASTER; AND
E. WILLIAM H. BEARE JR. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.
22. RECEIVE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF BARBARA HANKINS, CHAIRPERSON OF TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, AS LOCAL PRESERVATION OFFICER, PURSUANT TO STATE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE CREATION OF NEW COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 8.
Postponed one week.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AND CONFIRM, PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 86.011, OF CERTAIN DEPUTY CONSTABLES IN PRECINCT TWO.
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE BOND FOR ESTELA P. MEDINA, CHIEF JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER.
Added to consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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
The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Commissioners Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the Commissioners Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session.
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM FIRE MARSHAL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SALARY NEGOTIATIONS WITH APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL SLOT #21, DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL SLOT # 37, DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL SLOT # 38, AND DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL SLOT # 39. 3
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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 AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
Travis County Health Facilities Development Corporation
Capital Industrial Development Corporation
Capital Health Facilities Development Corporation
Travis County Development Authority
Travis County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATIONS.
ADJOURN
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES LUNCHEON
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2005, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2005, 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING ADOPTION OF NEW FIRE CODE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2005, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSS RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE FY 06 BUDGET.
2. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS REPORT ON PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND COMPLIANCE DATA FOR SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERAN SERVICES AND RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY.
3. DISCUSS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
Last Modified:
Monday, June 13, 2005 2:44 PM