Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 16, 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 REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 9 AND 11, BLOCK 5, PAMELA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #5)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM “JACKIE’S RANCH ROAD” TO “JACKIE’S RANCH BOULEVARD” IN LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK II, PHASE 1A, OFF SPEIDEL DRIVE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #6)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEMS
3. RECEIVE AWARD FROM FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES REGARDING 2007 COMMUNITY TAX CENTER PROGRAM.
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4. ANNOUNCE KICKOFF OF TRAVIS COUNTY 2008 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 9 AND 11, BLOCK 5, PAMELA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM “JACKIE’S RANCH ROAD” TO “JACKIE’S RANCH BOULEVARD” IN LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK II, PHASE 1A, OFF SPEIDEL DRIVE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LAKE TRAVIS BLUFF CONDOMINIUMS:
Added to consent.
- REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS; AND
- CONDOMINIUM CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR: GARFIELD REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CANDIDATE PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP MM) TO BE SUBMITTED TO CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER OFFER FOR RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION FROM MRS. ADA ELLISON FOR PARCEL #25/25TE AS PART OF THE HOWARD LANE EAST (I) ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – CIP #3110-N09700000-05B01A. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007 CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 2007. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMARRA DRIVE, PHASE 2, FINAL PLAT (30 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NOTICE OF TERM EXPIRATION AND REQUEST FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF DONALD PATRICK, M.D., J.D. TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
14. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED MULTI-YEAR TRANSITION AND SUCCESSION PLANNING RELATED TO THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER, PLANNING AND BUDGET, INCLUDING:
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- FY ’08 SCHEDULE FOR CURRENT EXECUTIVE MANAGER;
- RECRUITING STRATEGY AND TIMELINE FOR SELECTING NEW EXECUTIVE MANAGER; AND
- RECOMMENDATION OF ASSIGNMENT AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE THROUGH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO ACQUIRE LAND WITH ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITAT FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE TO CONTINUE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE GRANT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. 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 $791,187.31 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 28 TO OCTOBER 4, 2007.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SUMMARY OF THE FY ‘08 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AT TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
- REQUEST TO PRINT AND DISTRIBUTE THE SUMMARY TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES WITH PAY CHECKS ON OCTOBER 31, 2007.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ELECTRICAL UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX DESIGN BUILD PROJECT.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
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- TIMELINE FOR CONSULTANT AND COMMITTEE REVIEW OF NATIONWIDE’S PERFORMANCE;
- RECOMMENDATION FOR RENEWAL OF CONTRACT ENDING DECEMBER 11, 2007; AND
- RELATED ISSUES FOR REVIEW BY THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
23. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE PURCHASE OF PHARMACEUTICALS AND PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES FROM AMERISOURCE BERGEN CORPORATION. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 06AE0239JW, HDR ENGINEERING, INC., FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DRAINAGE STUDY. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS080006VR, PROVIDENCE OF TEXAS, TO PROVIDE PSYCHIATRIC AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR THE COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM/MENTAL HEALTH YOUTH AND FAMILIES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT WITH COMPULINK MANAGEMENT CENTER, INC. FOR THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE DATA DICTIONARY FOR THE INVOICE SYSTEM. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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OTHER ITEMS
27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY’S APPOINTMENT(S) TO THE WALLER CREEK CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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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.
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10, ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY POLICY. 1
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL LAND (PARCEL NUMBERS 5, 5E AND 6) NEEDED FOR RIGHT OF WAY IN THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM, HOWARD LANE EAST (I) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BLVD. 1 AND 2
32. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE FOLLOWING:
- DRAFT AGREEMENT WITH BFI WASTE SYSTEMS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. AND GILES HOLDINGS, L.P.; AND
- RESPONSE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TCEQ MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (MSW) PERMIT NO. 1447 BFI SUNSET FARMS LANDFILL. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROBIN VAUGHAN V. JANE NOBLE, DANA DEBEAUVOIR, THE CITY OF WESTLAKE HILLS, MARK URDAHL AND JANE ROGERS. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
- CONSTRUCTION RELATED EROSION EVENT IN HAYS COUNTY, ASSOCIATED WATER QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON HAMILTON POOL AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
- SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PROPOSED BY TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. 1
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COLE AND POWELL LAW FIRM:
Postponed.
- INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED; AND
- STATUS OF CONTRACT. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT 243. 1 AND 3
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PERSONNEL ISSUES IN PRECINCT THREE CONSTABLE’S OFFICE, SLOT 35. 1 and 3
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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: DESSAU BUSINESS PARK SECTION 1, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 13 AND 14, BLOCK B (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 7, 8 AND 9, BLOCK A, MAGNOLIA RANCH ESTATES (3 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 2, 2007.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 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.
2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 2, 2007.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JULY 31, AUGUST 7 AND AUGUST 28, 2007.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESULTS OF THE HUNT CLUB APARTMENTS COMPLIANCE AUDIT.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CONSENT TO TRANSFER OF PARTNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, MEMBERSHIP, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER RELATED RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF SOUTHWEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. AND BRIAN AND CHERYL POTASHNIK RELATED TO OLD MANOR APARTMENTS (NOW KNOWN AS ROSEMONT AT HIDDEN CREEK) TO CASCADE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES.
ADJOURN
DEDICATION CEREMONY
TRAVIS COUNTY KEITH GEORGE RUIZ BUILDING
5555 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78751
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2007, AT 1:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 12:12 PM