Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Playing Video FilesIf you experience difficulty playing back these video files, you can link to a lower bandwidth video file from the individual agenda item's text file page. |
Video files of commissioners court meetings are available online. (Requires RealOne Player Version 6.0 or later.)
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, March 8, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST
TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE FOUR PARCELS OF RIGHT OF
WAY IN FRONT OF LOTS 77, 78, 79 AND 80, HUGHES PARK LAKE SUBDIVISION NO. 1.
(ACTION ITEM 17) (DAUGHERTY)
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST
TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE ROSS ROAD APPROXIMATELY 0.8 MILES SOUTH OF PEARCE LANE
IN PRECINCT FOUR FOR ROAD REALIGNMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF
STONEY RIDGE PHASE B, SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION. (ACTION ITEM 18) (GÓMEZ)
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. PRESENTATION FROM AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS
REGARDING ENERGY-EFFICIENT, AWARD WINNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM.
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
No speakers.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
Hear
the discussion.
View
text file of discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. 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 A GRANT IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT
A GUARDIAN AD LITEM TO ENFORCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS. THE APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE
THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR YEAR-FOUR FUNDING OF A FIVE-YEAR GRANT.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO VERIFY SLOT NUMBER 153 AS A REGULAR FULL-TIME COUNTY EMPLOYEE WITH THE
JOB TITLE OF SOCIAL WORKER, AND ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO COUNTY
EMPLOYEES GENERALLY EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2004.
Pulled from the agenda.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO APPROVE PROPOSED POLICY REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 71 - EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BEST SINGLE SOURCE
PROJECT.
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. 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 $536,692.58 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 18 THROUGH FEBRUARY
24, 2005.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. 03T00287LD, ACCENT FOODS, FOR CAFETERIA AND VENDING MACHINE CONCESSION
SERVICES. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
11. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND
CONTRACT AWARD WITH AUSTIN AMERICAN - STATESMAN FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING
SERVICES. (PURCHASING OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO.
10, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 04K0203ARV, WILLIAMS
AND THOMAS, INC. D.B.A. JAMAIL CONSTRUCTION, FOR PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS
AT 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00198OJ, ACCO WASTE PAPER OF AUSTIN, FOR TRANSPORTATION
OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. A. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY OEM PARTS/MAINTENANCE, IFB NO. B050044MP, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS:
1.) CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT CO., FOR LINE ITEMS 3, 19 AND 37;
2.) ANDERSON MACHINERY AUSTIN, INC., FOR LINE ITEMS 6, 15, 17, 23 THRU 23E AND 29;
3.) LACAL EQUIPMENT, INC., FOR LINE ITEMS 22, 25, 26, 27, 28 AND 30 (PARTS ONLY);
4.) TEXANA MACHINERY CORP., FOR LINE ITEM 35; AND
5.) RDO EQUIPMENT CO., FOR LINE ITEM 36.
B. REJECT SOLE BID RECEIVED FOR ITEM 23F
AND REBID. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. ACCEPT REBATE CHECK FROM OFFICE DEPOT
FOR PARTICIPATION IN U.S. COMMUNITIES PURCHASING PROGRAM. (GÓMEZ)
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
16. APPROVE PURCHASE OF X-RAY PARCEL SCREENING
SYSTEMS OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM HEIMANN SYSTEMS CORP. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE FOUR PARCELS
OF RIGHT OF WAY IN FRONT OF LOTS 77, 78, 79 AND 80, HUGHES PARK LAKE SUBDIVISION
NO. 1. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE ROSS ROAD APPROXIMATELY 0.8 MILES SOUTH OF
PEARCE LANE IN PRECINCT FOUR FOR ROAD REALIGNMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONSTRUCTION
OF STONEY RIDGE PHASE B, SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING BELLA VISTA SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
A. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES
IN BELLA VISTA SECTION FOUR AND SECTION FIVE; AND
B. AMENDMENT TO THE BELLA VISTA LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SECTION
FIVE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TURNER ADDITION (SHORT FORM PLAT
- 2 LOTS - 9.943 ACRES - BERTRAM LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - NO MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: HAMILTON I PRELIMINARY PLAN (232
LOTS - 443.73 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
TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE INTRODUCING OF TRIPLOID
GRASS CARP (WHITE AMUR) INTO IRRIGATION PONDS AT TRAVIS COUNTY'S NORTHEAST,
EAST AND SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARKS PURSUANT TO REQUIREMENT OF TEXAS PARKS
AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT.
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
TO BE TAKEN UP AT 1:30 P.M.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS.
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
OTHER ITEMS
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
TO BE TAKEN UP AT 9:30 A.M.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY GOVERNING ANIMAL CONTROL AND
RELATED MATTERS.
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON SIX-PARTY AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS WATER
DEVELOPMENT BOARD, NORTHRIDGE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY
AND CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT FOR THE WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE NORTHRIDGE
ACRES SUBDIVISION.
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPOINT SUE COUCHMAN TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD # 7, EFFECTIVELY IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 2006. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPOINT MICHAEL GOBERT TO SERVE AS FIRE COMMISSIONER TO THE
BOARD OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #12, EFFECTIVELY IMMEDIATELY THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2006. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND ADOPT AN ORDER AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2005; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE
OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
(Taken up with Item 30.)
Hear
the discussion.
View
text file of discussion.
30. CONSIDER AND ADOPT AN ORDER AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2005; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE
OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
(Taken up with Item 29.)
Hear
the discussion.
View
text file of discussion.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO CONTRACT FOR THE COLLECTION
OF TRAVIS COUNTY DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTY TAXES. (DAUGHERTY, GÓMEZ)
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
32. APPOINT DENNIS JAMES AS THE PRECINCTS
TWO AND THREE CIVILIAN APPOINTEE TO THE CAPCOG LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION COMMITTEE,
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. (DAUGHERTY, SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH GREATER AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ON OPPORTUNITY AUSTIN.
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
34. 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.)
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
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.
35. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT AT TRAVIS COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COMPLIANCE BY JBDI, INC. AND METRO H20 UTILITIES, LTD. WITH AGREEMENTS EXECUTED AS CONDITION OF APPROVAL OF PLATS FOR FOREST BLUFF SUBDIVISION. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
Hear
the discussion.
View
text file of discussion.
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 FEBRUARY 22, 2005.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 12, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: PARTIAL VACATION AND REPLAT OF LOT 5, BLOCK A, SPANISH OAKS, SECTION V (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 4.6865 ACRES - SPANISH OAKS CLUB BLVD (PRIVATE) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 12, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF A RECORDED SUBDIVISION: TRAVIS SETTLEMENT, SECTION ONE AS RECORDED IN BOOK 84, PAGES 24C-26B IN PRECINCT THREE: VACATION OF: LOTS 1-4 AND THE RIGHTS OF WAY (ROW) OF SEAN AVERY PATH, NORTH DERRICK COVE AND SOUTH DERRICK COVE; LOTS 5-31 AND 45-54 AND THE ROW OF SEAN AVERY PATH, NORTH DERRICK COVE AND SOUTH DERRICK COVE; AND LOTS 32-44 AND 98-99 AND THE ROW OF SEAN AVERY PATH, NORTH DERRICK COVE AND SOUTH DERRICK COVE (PARTIAL PLAT VACATION - 56 LOTS AND APPROXIMATELY 4961 FEET ROW - 109.966 ACRES - BEE CREEK ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - NO SEWAGE SERVICE PROVISION INVOLVED IN VACATION - NO MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION). (DAUGHERTY)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 12, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: PARTIAL VACATION AND REPLAT OF LOT 10, BLOCK D, 11505 TX 71, PHASE 1 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 1.4885 ACRES - MUSKET RIM (PRIVATE) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO: PENLEY FARM PRELIMINARY PLAN (134 LOTS
- 46.33 ACRES - GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WINDERMERE
UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT FLYER TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES
WITH MARCH 15TH PAYROLL CHECKS.
(Passed under consent motion.)
Hear
the discussion.
View text
file of discussion.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 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.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 22, 2005.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 21 AND DECEMBER 28, 2004.
ADJOURN
2005 CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
BLACKWELL/THURMAN CJC BUILDING
509 WEST 11TH STREET
SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 1ST FLOOR, ROOM 1.700
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2005, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
LBJ AUDITORIUM, DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78713
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 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, April 6, 2005 3:20 PM