Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 5, 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 PLAT FOR RECORDING AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT IN PRECINCT THREE: THE VISTAS AT PEDERNALES CANYON TRAIL, A REVISED PLAT OF LOT 13 PEDERNALES CANYON RANCH PHASE 2 (11 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A TOTAL VACATION AND REPLAT OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 5, SILVER SPUR RANCHETTES SECTION TWO, IN PRECINCT THREE (2 COMMERCIAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION.
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4. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON 2006-2007 TRAVIS COUNTY IMMIGRANT ASSESSMENT.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ONE FULL-TIME COUNSELOR AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACTED SERVICES FOR JUVENILES RECEIVING TREATMENT AT THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS CENTER.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. 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 $437,430.21 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 18 TO MAY 24, 2007.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RECOMMENDATION TO SETTLE ENVIRONMENTAL LOSS PROPERTY CLAIM FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
Added to consent.
10.
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- CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO USE THE FY ’07 GREEN CIRCLED COMPENSATION RESERVE BALANCE TO FUND VACANT SLOTS AFFECTED BY THE FY ’06 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT THAT ARE BELOW MARKET COMPETITIVE PAY GRADE MINIMUMS;
- CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO USE THE FY ’07 GREEN CIRCLED COMPENSATION RESERVE BALANCE TO FUND UNDERFILLED SLOTS AFFECTED BY THE FY ’06 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT TO ALLOW INCUMBENTS THROUGH 6/30/08 TO MEET REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW MARKET COMPETITIVE PAY GRADE;
- CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED TECHNICAL DEFINITION OF COMPRESSION, CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE THE COMPRESSED CONDITION OF CERTAIN POSITIONS; AND
- CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO FUND A COMPRESSION RESERVE TO ADDRESS COMPRESSION ISSUES.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS AS FOLLOWS:
Added to consent.
- CONTRACT NO. PS000004JW, DR. CHRISTOPHER MASI, M. D., FOR PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES;
- CONTRACT NO. PS020041JW, DR. JIM L.H. COX PHD., AND ASSOCIATES, FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES;
- CONTRACT NO. PS040249JW, ROO HOUSE, FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES;
- CONTRACT NO. PS000249JW, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES;
- CONTRACT NO. PS000203JW, COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR TEENS AND PARENTS, INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES;
- CONTRACT NO. PS000113JW, KIDS AT THE CROSSROADS, INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES; AND
- CONTRACT NO. PS020264JW, BULLOCK COUNSELING, FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELING SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS030292JW, ROCKDALE REGIONAL JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER, FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ON-SITE SECURITY GUARD SERVICE, IFB NO. B070238-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, VRM SECURITY PROTECTION AGENCY. (DOMESTIC RELATIONS) (COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE 2007 HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM, CITY OF LAKEWAY, IFB NO. B070170-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AUSTIN ROAD AND BRIDGE, LP. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH FALLS COUNTY FOR INMATE HOUSING SERVICES. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
16.
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- CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE VISTAS AT PEDERNALES CANYON TRAIL, A REVISED PLAT OF LOT 13 PEDERNALES CANYON RANCH PHASE 2 (TOTAL LOTS 11); AND
- APPROVE SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR VISTAS AT PEDERNALES CANYON TRAIL SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- TOTAL VACATION OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 5, SILVER SPUR RANCHETTES SECTION TWO; AND
- REPLAT AND RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 5, SILVER SPUR RANCHETTES SECTION TWO IN PRECINCT THREE (TWO COMMERCIAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF HARTSHILL DRIVE WITHIN THE LONG CANYON 1-A SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Postponed.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF THIRD PERSON TO SERVE AS VOTING MEMBER OF THE CAPITAL AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION (CARTPO).
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THIS ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP AT 2:00 P.M.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE EXPANSION APPLICATION AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION OF BFI-ALLIED WASTE FILED WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
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OTHER ITEMS
21. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO BEGIN ADVERTISING FOR FINANCIAL POSITION RELATING TO THE CDBG GRANT AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER TO THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE LINE ITEMS FOR THIS POSITION. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS WITH THE JUNE 15TH PAYROLL CHECKS ANNOUNCING THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN EMANCIPATION DAY - JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON JUNE 15, 2007. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
24. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FEASIBILITY OF CREATING POSITION TO PERFORM PUBLIC INFORMATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE DUTIES AT TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed.
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.
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER AS AN ALTERNATIVE VENUE FOR CERTAIN EVENTS DURING JUNE 2007. 1
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CLAIM BY JENNIFER MALDONADO, FORMER SLOT #45; EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2007-00733. 1
27. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SELECTION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 1 AND 3
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO PURCHASE PROPERTY OWNED BY TRAVIS COUNTY AND LOCATED AT 9207 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD. 1 AND 2
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAL ESTATE ISSUES IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 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. RATIFY APPROVAL OF HOTEL FOR EMPLOYEE ATTENDING TRAINING ON JUNE 11 THROUGH 15, 2007 IN ROUND ROCK AT THE DELL FACILITY. (COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 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 APPROVE AN INVOICE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES WELLNESS PROGRAM.
ADJOURN
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W. 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2007, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 6, 2007 1:58 PM