Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 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 REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 7.5-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 10 AND 11 OF WHITE RIM MOUNTAIN, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #9)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT TWO: REPLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK A, NORTH PARK, SECTION TWO SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #10)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEM
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 07T00238NB, VRM SECURITY PROTECTION AGENCY, FOR ON-SITE SECURITY GUARD SERVICE. (DOMESTIC RELATIONS AND TRAVIS COUNTY COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES)
Added to consent.
6. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B080192NB, SAFETY SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, AND REBID. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 07AE0021JW, ALAN PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, NORTH RIDGE ACRES WATER SYSTEM. (COUNTY JUDGE'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR IT SECURITY PRODUCTS, SUPPORT AND SERVICES, RFP NO. P080155LC, TO THE BEST PROPOSER, FUTURECOM, LTD. (INFORMATION TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 7.5-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 10 AND 11 OF WHITE RIM MOUNTAIN, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT TWO: REPLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK A, NORTH PARK, SECTION TWO SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WANDERING CREEK PRELIMINARY PLAN AND A PHASING AGREEMENT WITH WANDERING CREEK INVESTMENTS L.P., A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Postponed.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVISE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.0535, ON-SITE RESIDENCE FOR PARK STAFF AND THE RANGER RESIDENCE POLICY. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: MCCORMICK MOUNTAIN DRIVE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SOLA VISTA PRELIMINARY PLAN:
Added to consent.
- REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82, SECTION 82.202(I)(B), BLOCK LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 1,200 FEET IN LENGTH IN SUBURBAN SUBDIVISIONS;
- REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82, SECTION 82.202(E)(2), DUAL ACCESS, A NEW SUBDIVISION MUST HAVE AT LEAST TWO ACCESS STREETS AND CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT EXTERNAL STREET; AND
- A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: SOLA VISTA PRELIMINARY PLAN (91 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING (THROUGH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED DRAFT ADVERTISEMENT AND SCHEDULE FOR ADVERTISING THE PUBLIC HEARING TO SET ELECTED OFFICIALS’ SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND THE CALENDAR FOR ACTIONS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SALARY SETTING PROCESS.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CHASE BANK TO ALLOW THE BANK TO EXHIBIT TRAVIS COUNTY’S USE OF CHASE’S DOCMANAGER SERVICES AS AN EXAMPLE/CASE STUDY TO CHASE BANK’S CUSTOMERS.
Taken into Executive Session.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
19. 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 $637,414.29 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 20 TO JUNE 26, 2008.
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
21. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN.
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OTHER ITEMS
22. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- RECEIVE UPDATE AND STATISTICAL COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON ELECTRONIC AGENDA PILOT PROGRAM WITH RFP DEPOT;
- REQUEST TO PURSUE AN ELECTRONIC AGENDA SOLUTION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY AND ESTABLISH A BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT; AND
- ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETINGS SYSTEM FOR THE COUNTY CLERK AND AN ELECTRONIC AGENDA SYSTEM FOR THE COMMISSIONERS COURT.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT DR. CARLA EMERY-CULBERSON AS FIRE COMMISSIONER TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4 BOARD TO REPLACE FLO SOLIZ EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT EFREN BRITO TO SERVE AS FIRE COMMISSIONER TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2 BOARD TO REPLACE BRIAN THOMPTO EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER, 2008. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CREATION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR POSITION, INCLUDING:
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- GIVE DIRECTION TO PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE REGARDING PLACEMENT IN THE BUDGET HEARING PROCESS;
- DIRECT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO CREATE APPROPRIATE SLOT(S) FOR THE POSITION(S); AND (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
- OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THERETO.
27. RECEIVE AUDIT REPORTS FOR THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS (ESD’S):
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- ESD NO. 8 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2004, 2005 AND 2006;
- ESD NOS. 10 AND 14 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006; AND
- ESD NOS. 3, 4, 6, 9 AND 11 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPRAISAL METHOD FOR PARKE PROPERTIES I AND II, L.P. AND GDF REALTY INVESTMENTS LTD. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSIGNMENT OF OIL AND GAS LEASE COVERING TRACTS 46, 47 AND 58 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LAND FROM ESTACADO ENERGY, LLC TO VENETO EXPLORATION, LLC.
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISPATCH INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO INCREASE AMOUNT OF CHANGE FUND FOR THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INCREASE TO MILEAGE RATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR BUSINESS USE TO 58.5 CENTS PER MILE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008.
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.
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES AT 5516 U.S. HIGHWAY 71 EAST, CEDAR CREEK, TEXAS 78712 AND NON-COMPLIANCE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING GREGORY EALEY, FILE NUMBER 245.806, (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF). 1
Postponed.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON VARIOUS COMPENSATION, EXPENSE AND BENEFIT ISSUES REGARDING EXECUTIVE MANAGERS ALICIA PEREZ, JOE GIESELMAN, SHERRI FLEMING, DANNY HOBBY, ROGER JEFFERIES AND RODNEY RHOADES. 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF JUNE 10, 24 AND 26, 2008.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 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 SESSIONS OF JUNE 24 AND 26, 2008.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE RESULTS OF CITIZEN SURVEY OF LAND USE AUTHORITY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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2. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON TOOLS AVAILABLE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TO ADDRESS AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD
(Committee to address vacancy on Capital Metro Board)
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2008, AT 9:30 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS TO FILL VACANCY ON CAPITAL METRO BOARD.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Friday, July 11, 2008 7:59 AM