Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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This web page version is derived from a manual conversion of the official document of record for the convenience of the user. Travis County has posted this notice and agenda in good faith, in compliance with Government Code section 551.056. Please note that, in the event of a technical problem beyond the county's control that prevents the county from posting here or that results in an erroneous posting, notice of this meeting and agenda posted at the courthouse remains valid.
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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
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
1. RECEIVE NOTICE FROM THE CHAMPIONS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES AND THE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH BUREAU OF RECOGNITION OF TRAVIS COUNTY AS A STAR COMMUNITY FOR THE WORK OF THE CHILDREN'S PARTNERSHIP/SYSTEM OF CARE PROJECT IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 2009 AS "PULMONARY HYPERTENSION AWARENESS MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
3. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, INC. AND HUDSON'S SAUSAGE COMPANY AND CARITAS OF AUSTIN RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY PROGRAM 2009-2010 SEASON.
Added to consent.
4. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PREDATOR PLANET FILMS, INC. TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF HAMILTON POOL PRESERVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILMING. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR: WANDERING CREEK PHASE II SUBDIVISION AND A PHASING AGREEMENT WITH VCTMJ, L.P. FOR WANDERING CREEK PHASE II SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: AVALON, PHASE 7A SUBDIVISION (25 TOTAL LOTS), AND A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH KM AVALON, LTD. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TEAM ATT-BRAIN AND SPINE CYCLING TO HOLD A BIKE RACE AT RICHARD MOYA PARK. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- SUN CHASE, PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAN (788 TOTAL LOTS);
- SUN CHASE SOUTH SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAN (499 TOTAL LOTS); AND
- PHASING AGREEMENT WITH QUALICO CR, LP FOR SUN CHASE SOUTH AND SUN CHASE PHASE 1 PRELIMINARY PLANS. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE SCOPE, PROCESS AND SCHEDULE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
12. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RECOMMENDATION TO IMPLEMENT A PHARMACEUTICAL SAVINGS PROGRAM FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS.
Postponed.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
14. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION TO CONTINUE THE DWI COURT PROGRAM IN THE ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR CONTINUATION OF THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM IN THE CIVIL COURTS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. 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 $388,581.81 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 16 TO 22, 2009.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
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- CHANGES TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS USED TO ENROLL DOMESTIC PARTNERS, CHILD OF A DOMESTIC PARTNER, SPOUSES AND CHILDREN;
- AMENDMENTS TO ELIGIBILITY SECTIONS OF HEALTH, DENTAL AND LIFE PLAN DOCUMENTS, AS NEEDED, TO REFLECT CHANGES IN ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS;
- 'MAKE EFFECTIVE UPON APPROVAL OF SUCH CHANGES BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT; AND
- CONDUCT FULL ELIGIBILITY AUDIT OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN IN FISCAL YEAR 2010.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION, A MARYLAND ASSOCIATION, FOR USE OF THE COUNTY FACILITY AT 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO USE COUNTY BUILDING AT 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES FALL FESTIVAL IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER.
Pulled from the agenda.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
20. RECEIVE UPDATE ON JAIL POPULATION MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE WITH URBAN INSTITUTE.
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OTHER ITEMS
21. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PAY MEMBERSHIP INVOICE FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO).
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE RECODIFICATION AND INTERNET PUBLISHING OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE:
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- APPOINTMENT OF A TASK FORCE; AND
- CHARGE FOR TASK FORCE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
24. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION ON AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (ARRA), INCLUDING:
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- RECEIVE REPORT FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL PARTNERS ON STATUS OF ONGOING EFFORTS TO COLLABORATE ON ARRA FUNDING; AND
- ADOPT RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL EFFORTS TO SECURE MORE ARRA FUNDING THROUGH INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS.
25. POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 2009. THIS ITEM WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED ON NOVEMBER 3, 2009. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD) AND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN INCLUDING:
Postponed.
- DIRECTOR OF HRMD;
- STRATEGY TO ADDRESS ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES;
- ROLE OF CURRENT EXECUTIVE MANAGERS;
- CONFIRMATION OF COURT SUBCOMMITTEE TO WORK WITH HRMD ISSUES DURING THE INTERIM; AND
- APPOINTMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEE TO WORK WITH APPROPRIATE PERSONS REGARDING COUNTY ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF AL BLUNT TO EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD NO. 14, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO DECEMBER 31, 2009. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PERTAINING TO THE SETTLEMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S WORKERS COMPENSATION LIEN ON THE CLAIMS OF BENJAMIN MALDONADO; SUBROGATION. 1
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON REQUEST OF PFLUGERVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ACCESS THE PARK ROAD TO NORTHEAST METRO PARK. 1 AND 2
29. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS BY ALICIA PEREZ. 1
30. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM BY LINDA MOORE SMITH. 1
31. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH G & M ENTERPRISES FOR USE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. 1
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 260.4 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY NEW LIFE INTERNATIONAL IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 1 AND 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF AUGUST 25, SEPTEMBER 1, OCTOBER 6, AND 20, 2009.
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON NOVEMBER 24, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 9-B, PARTITION OF IDA MAE BURCH SUBDIVISION (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
ADDED ITEM
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE, SLOT NO. 9. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
Taken into Executive Session.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. RECEIVE SUMMARY REPORT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 3 REGARDING THE SUCCESS OF FIRE ACADEMY NO. 7 CADET PROGRAMS. (TREASURER KAREN HUBER)
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Last Modified: Thursday, November 5, 2009 3:52 PM
