Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
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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 ON A PROPOSED STREET
NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT OFF LOGANS HOLLOW DRIVE TO BE KNOWN
AS "LOGANS LANE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM
#5)
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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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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
3. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR LONG RANGE
REFLECTORLESS TOTAL STATIONS, IFB NO. B070022-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, MIDWEST
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERS SUPPLY. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
4. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO.
B070040-LD FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE EXPOSITION CENTER. (FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT OFF LOGANS HOLLOW
DRIVE TO BE KNOWN AS "LOGANS LANE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR TWIN
CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTIONS 2A, 2B, 4 AND 5, FOUR SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT
THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING THE PARKSIDE AT NORTHTOWN CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT:
Postponed one week.
- EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BLOCK F - 50 DETACHED STRUCTURES HOUSING 100 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS (10.939 ACRES LOCATED AT SEBASTIAN BEND AND HARRIS RIDGE BOULEVARD - WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUD);
- APPROVAL OF PHASING AGREEMENT FOR BLOCK F;
- EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BLOCK G - 8 DETACHED STRUCTURES HOUSING 16 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS (1.743 ACRES LOCATED AT SEBASTIAN BEND AND HARRIS RIDGE BOULEVARD - WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUD);
- APPROVAL OF PHASING AGREEMENT FOR BLOCK G;
- EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BLOCK H - 14 DETACHED STRUCTURES HOUSING 28 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS (3.819 ACRES LOCATED ON HARRIS RIDGE BOULEVARD - WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUD); AND
- APPROVAL OF PHASING AGREEMENT FOR BLOCK H. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FOR DOSS ROAD CONDOMINIUM PROJECT:
Added to consent.
- EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR 20 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS (8.5 ACRES LOCATED AT 4608 DOSS ROAD, LOTS 56 AND 61B LA HACIENDA ESTATES - WATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID #17, WASTEWATER BY ONSITE SYSTEM APPROVED BY LCRA); AND
- APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
9. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT CONTRACT WITH WAL-MART FOUNDATION FOR SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD HEROES GRANT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PURCHASE STRANGER DANGER EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
11. 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 $387,326.87
FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 15 TO DECEMBER 21, 2006.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS TO CABLECAST THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SESSIONS DURING THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE ON THURSDAY OF EACH WEEK.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AUTHORIZATION OF RECRUITING EXPENSES FOR EXPOSITION CENTER DIRECTOR.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
15. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
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17. RECEIVE RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2005 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE.
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RE-APPOINT DAVID MARSH TO THE AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO COMMUTER RAIL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE POLICY REGARDING
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROPOSALS FOR MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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.
20. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION REGARDING THE HIRING OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY
SERVICES. 3
Recessed until Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 10:00 AM
21. RECEIVE STAFF BRIEFING AND LEGAL ADVICE
REGARDING CITY OF AUSTIN PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION
PLAN 10(A) PERMIT, ISSUED TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY BY THE U.S.
FISH AND WILDLIFE, CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT NO.
4 ON THE CORTAÑA TRACT. 1
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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. RE-APPOINT RAY PERICOLA TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 1, NORTH LAKE TRAVIS FIRE AND RESCUE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C4. RE-APPOINT ROBERT TAYLOR AND JOHN VILLANACCI AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 3, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. RE-APPOINT ARTHUR MAPLE TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 4, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C6. RE-APPOINT WARREN HASSINGER AND JIM NIXON TO SERVE AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 5, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C7. RE-APPOINT JAMES CLAYPOOL AND LEONARD HUBER TO SERVE AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 8, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C8. RE-APPOINT NICHOLAS COMSUDI AND STEVE WILSON TO SERVE AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 9, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C9. RE-APPOINT TODD CRICKMER AND JOHN JACKSON TO SERVE AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 10, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C10. RE-APPOINT THOMAS PAUL STEVENSON TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 14, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C11. RE-APPOINT NANCY HAMILTON TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C12. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 12, 2006.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007, AT
1:30 P.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007, AT
1:30 P.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVIEW THE INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGIES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT AUTHORIZED SIGNERS ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AN INVOICE FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES RENDERED.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007, AT
1:30 P.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVIEW THE INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGIES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT AUTHORIZED SIGNERS ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007,
1:30 P.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO REVIEW THE INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGIES.
Passed without discussion.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
Postponed one week.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007, AT
1:30 P.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
Postponed one week.
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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2007,
12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W. 15TH ST,
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2007
5:30 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.
URBAN COUNTIES BUILDING
500 WEST 13TH STREET,
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:31 AM