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 18, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS RECORDED AT VOL. 13260 PG. 0558, TRAVIS COUNTY DEED RECORDS IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 6) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ELBERT D. WALKER ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE)
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3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ANNIE FAYE STEWART ON HER RETIREMENT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AFTER THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JANUARY AS "MENTORING MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (SONLEITNER)
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SPECIAL ITEM
5. AWARDS PRESENTATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
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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 REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS RECORDED AT VOL. 13260 PG. 0558, TRAVIS COUNTY DEED RECORDS IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: MARSHALL FORD OVERLOOK (SHORT FORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 15.824 ACRES - FM 620 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
8. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR GREENSHORES ON LAKE AUSTIN PHASE ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE GREENSHORES ON LAKE AUSTIN PHASE ONE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: HORNSBY GLEN SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAN (551 LOTS - 108.815 ACRES - FM 973 - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON PLOVER PLACE ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. APPOINTMENT OF A FAIR HOUSING COORDINATOR AS REQUIRED BY THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT;
B. APPOINTMENT OF AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STANDARDS OFFICER/SECTION 504 COORDINATOR AS REQUIRED BY THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT; AND
C. REQUEST FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $6,500 TO SUPPLEMENT GRANT FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE PLOVER PLACE PROJECT. (GÓMEZ)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN MAGNOLIA RANCH ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
12. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE VICTIMS OF CRIME GRANT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05 AND FY 06.
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
14. 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 $290,553.59 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 31, 2004 THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2005.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM STATE OF TEXAS TO BROADCAST THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SESSIONS OF THE 79TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE ON TCTV ON THURSDAY OF EACH WEEK.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ORDER AMENDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE ADDING CHAPTER 71 FIRE CODE, WHICH ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING:
A. THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
B. APPROPRIATE FEES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIRE CODE.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION CONTINUING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE RADIO USERS COMMITTEE.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION CONTINUING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE EMERGENCY & WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATING BOARD.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO UPGRADE THE ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEM AT THE AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING, IFB NO. B050022SI, TO THE LOW BIDDER, HOT ROD MECHANICAL INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAP ROCK (GRADE 5T), IFB NO. B050025JT, TO THE SOLE RESPONSIVE BIDDER, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, L.P. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE RENEWAL OF CONTRACT NO. 02T00215OJ, MILLIMAN USA, INC., FOR ACTUARIAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SELF-FUNDED EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN. (HUMAN RESOURCES) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020053EF WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR COMMUNICATION ACCESS SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF CULVERT PIPE, IFB NO. B050026DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, WILSON CULVERTS, INC. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR PEACE OFFICER COMPENSATION STUDY, RFS NO. S050021ML, TO MGT OF AMERICA. (HUMAN RESOURCES)
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OTHER ITEMS
26. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
27. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2004.
Passed without discussion.
28. 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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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.
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30. CONSIDER STATUS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN AUSTIN - TRAVIS COUNTY DISPARITY STUDY.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NOTICE OF INTENT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE TEXAS COMMISSIONER ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ISSUE A PERMIT TO MAGNA-FLOW INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR THE LAND APPLICATION OF SLUDGE AT A SITE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF TAYLOR LANE AND FM 969 IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL OF REVISED CRIMINAL COURTS INTERPRETER COMPENSATION SCHEDULE.
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE 79TH TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION, INCLUDING:
A. ISSUES AND BILLS OF INTEREST TO TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
B. PROCESS THROUGH WHICH TRAVIS COUNTY WILL DECIDE WHAT ACTION TO TAKE ON VARIOUS BILLS, INCLUDING THE MANNER IN WHICH ELECTED AND APPOINTED COUNTY OFFICIALS SHOULD OBTAIN COURT APPROVAL TO USE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANTS THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPOINT TRACY BURKHALTER AS RESIDENT MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Added to consent.
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 DECEMBER 21, 2004.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 28, 2004.
C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 4, 2005.
C6. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 22, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 5, 6 AND 7, BLOCK A, THE PRESERVE AT BARTON CREEK - SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 4.18 ACRES -- GRAZING DEER TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
Passed without discussion.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF DECEMBER 21, 2004 AND JANUARY 4, 2005.
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 26 AND NOVEMBER 16, 2004.
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY GROWTH PLANNING
PUBLIC MEETING ON GROWTH ISSUES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005, 6:00PM-8:00PM
BEE CAVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14300 HAMILTON POOL ROAD
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT COUNTY COMMISSIONER GERALD DAUGHERTY AT 854-9333. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE.
PLEASE ATTEND AND GIVE YOUR SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS.
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 2.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78713
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
Last Modified:
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 10:09 AM