Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
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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 IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 35 AND PART OF LOT 36 PEDERNALES BEND SUBDIVISION (5 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #13)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEM
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ESTABLISH COMMISSIONERS COURT COMMITTEE(S) FOR A COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY DOWNTOWN CAMPUS, INCLUDING:
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- EXECUTIVE LEVEL POLICY AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE(S);
- WORKING LEVEL STAFF COMMITTEE;
- CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND
- PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $547,362.83 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 21, 2007 TO DECEMBER 27, 2007.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ANNUAL REPORT ON THE EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS FUND.
Postponed.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ASSORTED CONSTRUCTION SANDS, IFB NO. B070374NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AUSTIN RECLAIM MATERIAL D/B/A AUSTIN AGGREGATES. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 12 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322, EASY ACCESS, INC., FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM. (TAX OFFICE/COUNTY CLERK)
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAP ROCK, GRADE 5T, IFB NO. B080003DR, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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11. DECLARE PRO PAC MONITORS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE SAME AS TRADE-IN ON NEW EQUIPMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (EMERGENCY SERVICES/STAR FLIGHT)
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12. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080119RE WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOR TRAINING SERVICES. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS' SERVICES)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 35 AND PART OF LOT 36 PEDERNALES BEND SUBDIVISION (5 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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- DISCUSS BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN COORDINATING COMMITTEE STRUCTURE; AND
- CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN COORDINATING COMMITTEE'S PROPOSAL REGARDING A RECREATIONAL USE MASTER PLANNING STAKEHOLDER PROCESS AND INCREASED RECREATIONAL USE ON BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE LAND BY 2009.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE 10 FEET OF A 25 FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE EAST LOT LINE OF LOT 5, BLOCK H, OF LONG CANYON II-A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Postponed.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MANOR FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLANNING, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 64, TRAVIS COUNTY REGULATIONS, FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT FOR A HOME LOCATED AT 24607 EAST FM 1431. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A TOTAL VACATION OF A SUBDIVISION NAMED SCENIC POINT, PHASE 4, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 14, BLOCK "K" OF NORTH POINT PHASE 1, SECTION 2 RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 200200136, OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROPRIATE $15,000 FOR A COMMUNITY OPINION SURVEY ON COUNTY LAND USE AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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OTHER ITEMS
20. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT GREG JOHNSTON 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)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PARTIES FOR THE MARCH 4, 2008 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION AND THE APRIL 8, 2008 JOINT PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ORDER DESIGNATING ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE MARCH 4, 2008 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION. (COUNTY CLERK)
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
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.
24. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY CONCERNING ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE HOWARD LANE EAST CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, AS FOLLOWS: PARCELS: #29 AND 29 TCE, 30 AND 30 TCE, 31 AND 31 TCE, 32 AND 32 TCE, 33 AND 33 TCE, 34 AND 34 TCE; ON THE HOWARD LANE EAST II ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, RECORD OWNERS: JENNIFER JO BIRD AND HER HUSBAND JOHN BIRD, AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION. (GIESELMAN; EMINENT DOMAIN) (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 2
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO PURCHASE COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY AT 9207 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SELECTION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER, JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. REAPPOINT CLEO SCHNEIDER AND PAUL SMITH TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 1, NORTH LAKE TRAVIS FIRE AND RESCUE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C3. REAPPOINT J. EDD NEW TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 3, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C4. REAPPOINT KEVIN MACDONNELL TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 4, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. REAPPOINT ARTHUR GURLEY, BOB REMLINGER AND DENNIS WRIGHT TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 5, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C6. REAPPOINT BRAD ELLIS, BUD BROEKER AND DEBBIE TANNER JACOBS TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 6, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C7. REAPPOINT ALAN GRAIF, MIKE PEARSON AND H.C. LOTT TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 8, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C8. REAPPOINT GLEN REID AND KENTON CAMPBELL TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 10, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C9. REAPPOINT ERNEST GARCIA, LONNIE MOORE, STAN PHILLIPS AND SUELLEN JORDAN TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 14, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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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 DECEMBER 21, 2007.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION|
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
- APPROVE FOUR INVOICES FROM THE WELLNESS PROGRAM; AND
- ACCEPT TWO $100 DONATIONS FOR THE WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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