Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 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: MOUNTAIN TOP ESTATES, REVISED PLAT OF A PORTION OF TRACT 31 PANORAMIC HILLS (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #4)
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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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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION IN OBSERVANCE OF “NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK” FROM APRIL 6 THROUGH 12, 2008 AND “PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK” FROM MAY 5 THROUGH 11, 2008.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: MOUNTAIN TOP ESTATES, REVISED PLAT OF A PORTION OF TRACT 31 PANORAMIC HILLS (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
5. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR SPANISH OAKS SECTION IIIC, SECTION 7 AND SECTION VIII, SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF TWO CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY DIRECTORS, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2010:
Added to consent.
- LOWELL H. LEBERMANN, JR.; AND
- HENRY H. GILMORE.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESERVE AT WESTHILL PHASE I, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT B2 (REMAINDER), NORTHWEST HILLS RANCH (5 TOTAL LOTS);
- RESERVE AT WESTHILL SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAN (13 TOTAL LOTS); AND
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESERVE AT WESTHILL PHASE II FINAL PLAT (13 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTRY COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR ITS CLEANUP AND USE OF UNUSED COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN SOUTHWEST PARKWAY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTRY SUBDIVISION IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR LICENSE TO USE THE PALM SQUARE PARKING LOT ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, APRIL 19 AND 20, 2008, FOR A VOLUNTEER TECHNOLOGY RECYCLING EVENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SPANSION, GOODWILL, AUSTIN FREENET AND ROUND 2 TECHNOLOGIES.
Postponed.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ONE-TIME INVESTMENTS TO CERTAIN SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES:
Added to consent.
- BASIC NEEDS: ARC OF THE CAPITAL AREA, FOR FAMILY AND CARE GIVER SUPPORT;
- BASIC NEEDS: CARITAS OF AUSTIN, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR 50 FAMILIES;
- SHELTER: SAFEPLACE, FOR 1,575 BED NIGHTS;
- COMMUNITY BASED COUNSELING: LIFEWORKS, COUNSELING SERVICES; AND
- AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN ALL CONTRACTS OR MODIFICATIONS ON THE COURT’S BEHALF.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
12. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE TO CONTINUE THE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER GRANT FOR ONE YEAR;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROJECT; AND
- INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MANOR AND TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF GRANT MATCH FOR THE MANOR HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY GRANT.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
13. 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 $498,813.34 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 21 TO MARCH 27, 2008.
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
15. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC., RFQ NO. Q080154JW, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF APACHE SHORES SUBSTANDARD ROAD. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF A PHARMACY BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE:
Postponed.
- TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. IL060281RE WITH UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH FOR PHARMACY SERVICES;
- GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATION AGREEMENT WITH PREMIER PURCHASING PARTNERS, L.P.; AND
- PRXO GENERIC FORM AND GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATION DECLARATION FORM WITH AMERISOURCE BERGEN. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
17. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, LAND DESIGN PARTNERS, INC., RFQ NO. Q080083LP, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY NORTH EAST METRO PARK, PHASE III, DESIGN. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS0080146ML FOR INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES WITH ERIK STRELNIEKS, MD. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS080198ML TO FAIRFAX IDENTITY LABORATORIES. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
20. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
21. RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR IN COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 114.025.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT VIRGIL FLATHOUSE TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 9, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF DEPUTIES BACK ON THE PEACE OFFICER PAYSCALE (NON-TCSO). (CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO)
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
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 LEGAL BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO ATTORNEY GENERAL #RQ-0664-GA FROM COMAL COUNTY, DENSITY OF DEVELOPMENT ISSUES. 1
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER FOR THE SALE OF TWELVE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY AND/OR EASEMENT INTERESTS NEEDED FOR RIGHT OF WAY IN THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM, HOWARD LANE EAST (I) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFER(S) TO PURCHASE PROPERTY AT 9207/9301 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE SELECTION OF TRAVIS COUNTY EXECUTIVE MANAGER, PLANNING AND BUDGET. 3
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT 313 W. 12TH STREET. 1 AND 2
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 132 ACRES OF COUNTY LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
CONSENT ITEMS
C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
Added to consent.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 25 AND 28, 2008.
Added to consent.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER FOR THE SALE OF PARCELS #3, 3EA AND 3EB NEEDED FOR RIGHT OF WAY IN THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM, MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED IN PRECINCT FOUR. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)
Taken into Executive Session.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) AND THE STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS (SOAH) REGARDING THE REQUESTED EXPANSION OF THE WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS (WMT) LANDFILL LOCATED ON GILES ROAD NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 290 EAST (TCEQ PROPOSED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE PERMIT AMENDMENT NO. 249D) INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
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- TRAVIS COUNTY ATTORNEY ACCOMPANIMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES REPRESENTATION AT THE APRIL 14, 2008 TCEQ PUBLIC HEARING; AND
- PURSUIT OF PARTY STATUS IN PROCEEDINGS BEFORE SOAH COMMENCING AS SOON AS APRIL 16, 2008. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURSUIT OF PARTY STATUS AND ANY OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS REGARDING THE REQUESTED EXPANSION OF THE BROWNING FERRIS INTERNATIONAL (BFI) LANDFILL LOCATED ON GILES ROAD NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 290 EAST (TCEQ PROPOSED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE PERMIT AMENDMENT NO. 1447A). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 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 NO. 3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 11, 18 AND 25, 2008.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, APRIL 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 REQUEST FROM MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE FOR $250,000 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY TO SUPPORT BUILDING EXPANSION
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Last Modified: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 2:09 PM