Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
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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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO UTILIZE FISCAL YEAR 2008 PRE-ENCUMBERED FUNDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO COMPACTOR ROLLERS AND THE USE OF THE LOCAL INITIATIVE PROJECT CONTRACT TO PAY FOR 50% OF THE COST OF THE COMPACTOR ROLLERS.
Added to consent.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO INSTALL THE SUPPLY LINE TO THE SEPTIC DRAIN FIELD CLOSER THAN FIVE FEET TO THE HOUSE FOUNDATION AT 8502 EL REY BLVD., IN PRECINCT THREE.
Added to consent.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR SLAUGHTER LANE EAST EXTENSION PROJECT.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION IN ROB ROY WEST SUBDIVISION; AND
- A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ROB ROY WEST 1, INC. FOR PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY OF GRACE LANE WITHIN ROB ROY WEST SUBDIVISION.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE 81ST LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE TEXAS RECREATION AND PARKS ACCOUNT LOCAL PARK GRANT PROGRAM AND THE TEXAS STATE PARK SYSTEM.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
7. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE FAMILY VIOLENCE ACCELERATED PROSECUTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE; AND
- REQUEST FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO INTERNALLY FUND COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM UNTIL FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT IS OBTAINED FROM GRANTOR.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. 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 $806,849.20 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 19 TO 25, 2008.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
- REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.0295(D)(3), PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PLAN SPONSOR AGREEMENT AND NEW ACCOUNT FORM WITH TD AMERITRADE INCLUDING CLIENT AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR SELF-DIRECTED BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT A LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE AND THE STATE LEGISLATURE REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE REENTRY COUNCIL SO TEXAS CAN QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE SECOND CHANCE ACT AND SUPPORT OTHER PROGRAMS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL REENTRY.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE ON THE INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF NURSING AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970315LB, VINSON AND ELKINS L.L.P., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM. (COUNTY ATTORNEY)
Added to consent.
14. RATIFY MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS080310ML, EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES SOLUTIONS, FOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYSIS SERVICES.
Taken into Executive Session.
OTHER ITEMS
15. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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16. CONSIDER BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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17. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SELECTION OF NEW FISCAL AGENT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ELECTED OFFICIALS BONDS FOR NELDA WELLS SPEARS, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR.
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.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER FROM MS. CONSTANCE GILLEN FOR THE SALE OF PARCELS #4, 4EA, 4EB, 4EC, AND 4ED AS NEEDED FOR RIGHT OF WAY IN THE 2001 BOND PROGRAM, MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED IN PRECINCT FOUR. 1 AND 2
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER FROM TIERRA DE LOS NIETOS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2
21. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE STATUS OF INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS BY KAREN STEITLE, INCLUDING THE CLAIMS IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2008-01470. 1
22. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE STATUS OF INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS BY CHUCK KELLEY, INCLUDING THE CLAIMS IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2008-01436 AND EEOC CHARGE NO. 450-2009-00943. 1
23. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PENDING LITIGATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND STATE OF TEXAS VS. COLDWATER DEVELOPMENT LTD. AND RODMAN EXCAVATION, INC., ET. AL. 1
24. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO TYPE OF CONTRACT USED WHEN HIRING VISITING JUDGES. 1
Postponed.
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 23, 2008.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2009, 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 OCTOBER 28 AND DECEMBER 23, 2008.
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TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 23, 2008.
2. AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2009, 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 ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATIONS.
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Friday, July 24, 2009 1:43 PM