Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
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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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED
POLICY RELATING TO REGULATING OBSTACLES IN THE COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
TRAVIS COUNTY AND RELATED MATTERS.
No action required (burn ban remains in effect).
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
3. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE SECURITY
UPGRADES AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE AND NED
GRANGER BUILDING, IFB NO. B060091-RV, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDER, COMMERCIAL
SECURITY INTEGRATION D.B.A. EBM-AUSTIN. (FM) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
4. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151
OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF INVOICE FOR ACCEPTANCE
OF THE FIRST AIRCRAFT PURCHASED ON CONTRACT NO. 05C00297BF TO AMERICAN EUROCOPTER,
LLC. (EMERGENCY SERVICES/STAR FLIGHT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS
WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR DEAF AND
HARD OF HEARING PERSONS:
Added to consent.
A. INTERLOCAL NO. IL060150RE, COMMUNICATION
ACCESS SERVICES FOR INTERPRETING; AND
B. INTERLOCAL NO. IL060153RE, SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM FOR
CASE MANAGEMENT. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
7. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE
OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS FROM PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS FROM THE
COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(2) OF THE COUNTY
PURCHASING ACT. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Postponed one week.
A. A VARIANCE TO SECTION 30-2-151 OF
TITLE 30, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, WHICH REQUIRES THE
ALIGNMENT OF EXISTING STREETS; AND
B. A FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: VAUGHT RANCH SECTION 2
SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 5 LOTS – 97.36 ACRES – VAUGHT RANCH ROAD AND
R.M. 2222 – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY
OF AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE PHASE
4A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SPANISH OAKS, SECTION 7 (LONG
FORM PLAT – 44 LOTS – 59.79 ACRES – SPANISH OAKS CLUB BOULEVARD – FISCAL POSTED
WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA – VILLAGE OF BEE
CAVES ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: FOREST CREEK SECTION 39 WEST (SHORT
FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 6.015 ACRES – GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED
– SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATER, SEWER, IRRIGATION
AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NUMBER 3 – CITY OF HUTTO ETJ AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY).
(COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
12. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: SPANISH OAKS,
SECTION III B (PRELIMINARY PLAN – 18 LOTS – 17.3127 ACRES – SPANISH OAKS CLUB
BOULEVARD – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN – SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA – VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES ETJ).
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR
RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SPANISH OAKS SECTION III B (LONG FORM PLAT –
18 LOTS - 17.3127 ACRES – SPANISH OAKS CLUB BOULEVARD – FISCAL POSTED WITH
TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA – VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
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 PARTICIPANTS
IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $658,298.69
FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 17 TO FEBRUARY 23, 2006.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Passed without discussion.
(Commissioner Davis abstained from voting on slot 54 of the personnel
amendments.)
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REVISION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.018 ON RE-EMPLOYMENT THAT DEFINES
ELIGIBILITY FOR RE-EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITS TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ISSUES REGARDING THE MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE:
(Also discussed in Executive Session)
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A. COMPENSATION ISSUES AND PERFORMANCE
MEASURES FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER AND DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER (THIS ITEM MAY BE
TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL
MATTERS); AND
B. EXPENSES FOR DALLAS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER STAFF TO PROVIDE
TRAINING ON NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS ACCREDITATION PROGRAM.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG) AUTHORIZING TRAVIS COUNTY TO USE THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY
NOTIFICATION SYSTEM (ENS). (EMERGENCY SERVICES)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
19. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
20. RECEIVE BRIEFING BY THE VOTER REGISTRAR
ON THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR VOTING HISTORY.
(TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO RE-APPOINT BARRY HUTCHESON TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH
DECEMBER 2007. (COMMISSIONER 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.
22. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J INC. V. RUFINO CORNEJO AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1, ET AL. 1
23. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING TERMINATION OF DEED RESTRICTIONS ON BALCONES CANYONLAND CONSERVATION PLAN LAND (RIBELIN TRACT) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF AN OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 5555 AIRPORT BLVD., AUSTIN, TEXAS. 1 AND 2
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ANGELA D. STEADTLER V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1
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.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006
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 14, 2006.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006
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 25
AND NOVEMBER 29, 2005.
Passed without discussion.
2. RECEIVE REPORT REGARDING THE CORPORATION’S
PROPOSED $15 MILLION SERIES 2006A SINGLE FAMILY BOND PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH PRIOR TO THE FINAL APPROVAL OF THE PROGRAM
SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 14, 2006.
Postponed one week.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OCTOBER 25,
2005.
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
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Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:22 PM