Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 12, 2006, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST
TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 97 AND
98 AND TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF
THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 98 AND 99 ALL BEING WITHIN BLOCK PP OF TWIN LAKE
HILLS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM
#6)
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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.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OR USE OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS IN THE
UNINCORPORATED AREA OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. RECEIVE COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ON THE NAMING OF THE COUNTY BUILDING AT 4011 MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY OR ANOTHER
COUNTY BUILDING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING COUNTY PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS:
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- REQUEST TO AMEND GUIDELINES FOR COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR ARTERIAL ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION ADOPTED JULY 12, 2005 AND REVISED ON JULY 25 AND OCTOBER 31, 2006;
- APPROVAL OF A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND A PRIVATE DEVELOPER FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SLAUGHTER LANE, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ);
- APPROVAL OF A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND A PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNER FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER); AND
- APPROVAL OF A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND PRIVATE DEVELOPERS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BRAKER LANE, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO
FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON
LOT LINE OF LOTS 97 AND 98 AND TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED
ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 98 AND 99 ALL BEING WITHIN
BLOCK PP OF TWIN LAKE HILLS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
Postponed.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
This item has been reposted.
- CHAPTER 82 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATING TO CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENTS; AND
- CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT DESIGN MANUAL.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDED POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF METAL DETECTORS IN TRAVIS COUNTY
PARKS.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FAIRWAYS AT STEINER RANCH CONDOMINIUM PROJECT – 88 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS (32.10 ACRES LOCATED AT 3120 UNIVERSITY CLUB DRIVE – WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID #17); AND
- A PHASING AGREEMENT FOR FAIRWAYS AT STEINER RANCH CONDOMINIUM PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE, SHADOWGLEN PHASE 2 SHADOWGLEN TRACE FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT – 0 TOTAL LOTS – 10.964 ACRES SHADOWGLEN TRACE – FULL FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILBARGER CREEK MUD NO. 1 – CITY OF MANOR ETJ); AND
- A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR SHADOWGLEN PHASE 2 SHADOWGLEN TRACE FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 10D (LONG FORM PLAT – 90 LOTS – 81.41 ACRES – 85 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, 4 GREENBELT AND DRAINAGE LOTS AND 1 PRIVATE STREET LOT – UNIVERSITY CLUB DRIVE – TRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17 – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
- A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 10D, FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PROPOSED POLICY AND PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND REMEDIATION OF SIDEWALKS
IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND TEXAS ACCESSIBILITY
STANDARDS, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO CH. 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL FOR ELROY
ROAD, A COUNTY ROAD PROJECT IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND BROWNING FERRIS
INDUSTRIES (BFI) REGARDING NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY LANDFILL. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A FLOOD PROTECTION PLANNING (DRAINAGE BASIN) STUDY OF TRAVIS COUNTY IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
17. 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 $608,936.47
FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2006.
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
- NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION – TAX OFFICE – VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03009.
19. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
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- A CONTRACT AWARD WITH OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(B) PLAN ADMINISTRATION TO NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS;
- CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH THE RETIREMENT STORE TO PROVIDE PLAN ADVICE AND EXPERTISE TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AND THE COMMITTEE ON THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457 (B) PLAN AND RELATED ISSUES;
- RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES; AND
- DESIGNATION OF A DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR PLAN OVERSIGHT.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A $1,400.00 DISCOUNT OF THE RENTAL FEE FOR THE BANQUET HALL FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY FARM AND RANCH BANQUET SPONSORED BY TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND CALLAHAN GENERAL STORE.
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE FOLLOWING AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
Added to consent.
- GLENDA RANGEL – SETTLE.
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIOS FROM MOTOROLA, INC. FOR
USE ON THE REGIONAL RADIO SYSTEM.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON SELECTION OF ONE OF TWO PROPOSALS SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO RFP NO. P060285-JT
FOR MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDERS GRANT PROGRAM.
Postponed.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. 06K00260JW, PALMETTO PRIME OF TAMPA, INC. DBA PAVEMENT RESTORATION, INC.
FOR ASPHALT REJUVENATION PROGRAM. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO.
PS060199JT, ANEWENTRY, INC., FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. (CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PLANNING) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Postponed.
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CELL DOOR LOCKS, IFB NO.B060174-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CORRECTIONS PRODUCTS COMPANY, LTD. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
27. APPROVE NINE-MONTH EXTENSION TO THE
FOLLOWING UNISYS CORPORATION CONTRACTS:
Added to consent.
- MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. MA000042, FOR SYSTEM HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES; AND
- MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 95C0150-CG, FOR UNISYS SYSTEM LICENSES. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
OTHER ITEMS
28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
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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.
AT 1:45 P.M.
30. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS WITH CERTAIN CANDIDATES FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATIONS WITH SELECTED CANDIDATE. 3
31. CONSIDER PURCHASE OFFERS RECEIVED FOR PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS FOR SALE. 2
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ESTATE OF SUSAN C. MILBURN, DECEASED. 1
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FARMERS MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CARRIE KEITH D/B/A COOL BEANS COFFEE. 1 AND 2
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. THOMAS E. AND MILDRED
E. SAMS (MARK BROOKSHIER RESALE DEED).1
Postponed.
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. BETHLEHAM BAPTIST
CHURCH (THE CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION, INC. RESALE DEED). 1
Postponed.
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. THE HOLLOW, INC.
(ANDREW BELICHESKY RESALE DEED). 1
Postponed.
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. CLYDE DOYAL, TRUSTEE
(PATRICK AND VICKI PARRISH RESALE DEED). 1
Postponed.
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 NOVEMBER 21 AND 28, 2006.
C4. RE-APPOINT GILES GARMON, MICHAEL GOBERT AND JESSE ARELLANO AS FIRE COMMISSIONERS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 12 BOARD. TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C5. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JON WISSER, DISTRICT JUDGE, 299TH DISTRICT COURT ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY.
ADDED ITEM:
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PROPOSAL
REGARDING THE CLEAN AIR ACT CONSENT DECREE WITH ALCOA, INC. AND RELATED ISSUES.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
No action required.
2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD
DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF NOVEMBER 21 AND 28, 2006.
This item has been reposted.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAN TO ADVERTISE AND SELECT A CONSULTANT FOR THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS GRANT FOR HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE TWO INVOICES FROM CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRANSFER OF TRAVIS STATION APARTMENTS.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRANSFER OF BONDS ISSUED TO FINANCE WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS.
ADJOURN
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 2.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2006, AT 6:00 P.M.
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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Wednesday, December 13, 2006 11:40 AM