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, February 15, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST
TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT 475, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 17) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED
STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR THREE PRIVATE EASEMENTS OFF HAMILTON POOL ROAD
TO "FEARLESS TREADWAY," "CAMINO PAISANO" AND "CAMINO BARRANCA" IN PRECINCT
THREE. (ACTION ITEM 18) (DAUGHERTY)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED
STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR THREE PRIVATE EASEMENTS OFF ROUND MOUNTAIN ROAD
TO "RANCH ROAD," "CALHOUN PASS" AND "CALHOUN LANE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION
ITEM 19) (DAUGHERTY)
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4. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED
STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "SERENE HILLS PASS" OFF
SERENE HILLS DRIVE NEAR LAKEWAY IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 20) (DAUGHERTY)
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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
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE VILLAGE OF POINT VENTURE TO JOIN TRAVIS COUNTY'S
ALL HAZARDS OPERATION PLAN.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM THE TEXAS ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE FOR LETTER CONFIRMING
CERTAIN REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING GRANT FUNDS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT
NO. 02K00030JJ, CAPITAL EXCAVATION CO., INC., BLAKE MANOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT. (TNR) (DAVIS)
Pulled from the agenda.
8. APPROVE PROCUREMENT CARD SERVICES OFF
STATE CONTRACT FROM BANK ONE AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN AGREEMENT.
(SHERIFFS OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS050011JW WITH
DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELING CENTER, INC. TO PROVIDE TREATMENT AND RELAPSE PREVENTION
SERVICES. (DISTRICT COURT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS010063JW, CLEAN INVESTMENTS, INC., FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND
TREATMENT SERVICES. (DRUG COURT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE THREE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 7) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0105RG, METROCALL, FOR RENTAL OF PAGERS. (JPS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. IL050132RE WITH
THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES BY AUSTIN EASTSIDE STORY. (HHS
& VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FROM
THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. ILA98-858. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. MA040079SP, LASON, INC., FOR MAINTENANCE OF MICROFILM EQUIPMENT. (RMCR)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRANSMISSION
REPAIR SERVICES, IFB NO. BO50024LD, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS:
A. AAMCO NORTH, PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
B. COTTMAN TRANSMISSIONS, SECONDARY CONTRACTOR. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FOR CITY
OF AUSTIN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY'S SHARE OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF
NEXTGEN MEDICAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
17. 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 THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT 475, APACHE SHORES
FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR THREE PRIVATE EASEMENTS OFF HAMILTON
POOL ROAD TO "FEARLESS TREADWAY," "CAMINO PAISANO" AND "CAMINO BARRANCA" IN
PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR THREE PRIVATE EASEMENTS OFF ROUND
MOUNTAIN ROAD TO "RANCH ROAD," "CALHOUN PASS" AND "CALHOUN LANE" IN PRECINCT
THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "SERENE HILLS
PASS" OFF SERENE HILLS DRIVE NEAR LAKEWAY IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: THE RANCHES AT HAMILTON POOL PRELIMINARY
PLAN (16 LOTS - 385.91 ACRES - HAMILTON POOL ROAD - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED
FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC -
NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RIVER PLACE, SECTION 17 (SHORT
FORM PLAT - 11 LOTS - 14.02 ACRES - BIG VIEW DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY
OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY RIVER PLACE MUD - CITY OF AUSTIN
ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE ADOPT-A-COUNTY PARK PROGRAM ADOPTION AGREEMENT BY THE AUSTIN
SILENT FLYERS TO BE AN OFFICIAL ADOPT-A-PARK PARTICIPANT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY
NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON FY 06 BUDGET GUIDELINES.
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26. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
FOR THE COMMODITY RENEWAL PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. APPLICATION IS TO
CONTINUE THE PROGRAM FOR FY 05;
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-HOGG FOUNDATION
FOR MENTAL HEALTH FOR THE JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER IN JUVENILE PROBATION.
GRANT IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM FOR FY 05;
C. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
PROGRAM (RSAT) IN JUVENILE PROBATION. GRANT AMENDMENT INCREASES THE GRANT
PERIOD AND ALLOCATES AN ADDITIONAL $112,000; AND
D. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
FOR AN EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT. GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
27. 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 $364,694.74 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 28 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3,
2005.
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY/LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. TCSO UNIT 1822 - SETTLE;
B. TCSO UNIT 1965 - SETTLE;
C. TCSO UNIT 2159 - SETTLE; AND
D. MARY ROSE FISHER - DENIAL.
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OTHER ITEMS
30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND
PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 79TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE. (A LIST MAY BE OBTAINED
FROM ANY MEMBER OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPOINT STEVE WILSON TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #9, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 2006. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPOINT THOMAS PAUL STEVENSON TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #14, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 2006. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
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
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.
34. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ORIGAMI, INC., D/B/A BRENTWOOD TAVERN. 1 & 2
35. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DANNY WRIGHT AND GARLAND EARLES, D/B/A DANNY'S BARBEQUE & CATERING. 1 & 2
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING TERRI D. FLEMMINGS (FLEMMINGS, TERRI D.; PEREZ; SUBROGATION). 1
37. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON COUNTY RULEMAKING AUTHORITY ON MATTERS REGARDING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS UNDER SB 873 AND OTHER STATUTES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DETERMINE VALUE OF 4.39-ACRE TRACT OF COUNTY LAND AT 4001 STATE HIGHWAY 620 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CALCULATING ANNUAL RENT FOR THE SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION LOCATED ON THE TRACT. 1 & 2
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPRAISE A PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT RIGHTS AT OR ADJACENT TO BOB WENTZ PARK LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY) 1 & 2
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.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 8, 2005, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE FOUR PARCELS OF RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) IN FRONT OF LOTS 77, 78, 79 AND 80 HUGHES PARK LAKE SUBDIVISION NO. 1. (DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 22, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: TRAILRIDER'S SUBDIVISION, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3, THIEM RANCH (LONG FORM PLAT - 15 LOTS - 43.292 ACRES - ABRAHAMSON ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAVIS)
C6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING TO SERVE AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #1, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 2006:
A. CLEO SCHNEIDER; AND
B. LINDA BOTTOMS. (DAUGHERTY)
C7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING TO SERVE AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #3, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 2006:
A. CHARLES DENMAN;
B. DAVID COOPER; AND
C. MARVIN HADDOCK. (DAUGHERTY)
C8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT ARTHUR MAPLE TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #4, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2006. (DAUGHERTY)
C9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING TO SERVE AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #5, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 2006:
A. WARREN HASSINGER;
B. JIM NIXON; AND
C. STEVE COLLIER. (DAUGHERTY)
C10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING TO SERVE AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #6, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 2006:
A. CHARLES POPE; AND
B. THOMAS CAVANAGH. (DAUGHERTY)
C11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT JOHN CRADDOCK TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #7, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2006. (DAUGHERTY)
C12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT LEONARD HUBER TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #8, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2006. (DAUGHERTY)
C13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING TO SERVE AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #9, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 2006:
A. DAVID ALTOUNIAN; AND
B. NICHOLAS COMSUDI. (DAUGHERTY)
C14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING TO SERVE AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #10, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 2006:
A. JOHN JACKSON;
B. TRES CHILDRESS; AND
C. TODD CRICKMER. (DAUGHERTY)
C15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT RAY JOHNSON TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #14, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2006. (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE CREATION OF NEW COUNTY COURT AT LAW
NO. 8.
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO APPROVE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CAPITAL
AREA CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE ROMAN CATHOLIC
DIOCESE OF AUSTIN.
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A3. REAPPOINT GEORGE MENTZER II TO SERVE
AS COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT BOARD #2, TERM EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
A4. REAPPOINT TERRY STRUBLE TO SERVE AS
COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT BOARD #2, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MEMBERSHIP INVOICE FROM TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING
FINANCE AGENCIES.
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ADJOURN
Revised Draft Regulations of Travis County Governing Animal Control
The final public hearing on this issue is scheduled for Tuesday, February
22, 2005.
Comments may be submitted to any member of the commissioners court.
Previous Discussions:
Commissioners
Court, 1/4/05, Item 20
Commissioners Court, 1/18/05, Item 28
Commissioners
Court, 2/8/05, Item 36
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
CELEBRATION OF NEW WATER SERVICE IN PLOVER PLACE
14609 PLOVER PLACE ROAD
DEL VALLE, TEXAS 78617
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005, 3:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified:
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 3:00 PM