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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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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 REVISED PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, TRAVIS BLUFF (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 4.51 ACRES - HAYNIE FLAT ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - WATER TO BE PROVIDED BY A PRIVATE COMMUNITY WELL - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - LCRA). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 17 THROUGH 23, 2010 AS "NATIONAL SAVE FOR RETIREMENT WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUESTS FROM LOCAL HOSPITALS FOR STATIONING OF AVAILABLE STAR FLIGHT AIRCRAFT.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2010 CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, DESIGN OF ONION CREEK GREENWAY, PHASE I, RFQ NO. Q100146-LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, RVI PLANNING.
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SERVICES, IFB NO. B110001-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, EMR, INC.
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00173VC, SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR INMATE PAY PHONE SERVICES.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REVISED PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, TRAVIS BLUFF (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 4.51 ACRES - HAYNIE FLAT ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - WATER TO BE PROVIDED BY A PRIVATE COMMUNITY WELL - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - LCRA). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VIOLET CROWN SPORTS ASSOCIATION TO HOLD A BIKE RACE AT WEBBERVILLE PARK. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT TWO:
Added to consent.

  1. WELLS BRANCH CENTER REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN (PRELIMINARY PLAN -15 LOTS -45.58 ACRES -IH-35 FRONTAGE ROAD - FISCAL IS NOT REQUIRED WITH THE PRELIMINARY PLAN -WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN -CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ);
  2. AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR WELLS BRANCH CENTER FINAL PLAT; AND
  3. A TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR WELLS BRANCH CENTER FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TO ADOPT TEMPORARY SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY AND PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER FROM THE TRINITY GROUP AQUIFERS.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ANNA LISA FAHRENTHOLD TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL.
Added to consent.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

14. 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 $486,507.45 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 TO OCTOBER 7, 2010.
Added to consent.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE 2011 CLASSIFIED PAY SCALE.
Added to consent.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT TO USE THE OLD COUNTY JAIL IN THE HEMAN SWEATT COURTHOUSE TO FILM SCENES FOR AN INDEPENDENT FILM PRODUCTION ON OCTOBER 26 THROUGH 29, 2010.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. REPORT ON THE HOUSE COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE HEARING IN SAN ANTONIO ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2010;
  2. ADOPTION OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING, MONITORING AND ADVANCING THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY); AND
  3. ADOPTION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA DOCUMENT FOR THE 82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE TO PURCHASE A CHEVY VAN (VIN NUMBER 1GCEG25H9K7169133) FOR $1,000.00 FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
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Taken into Executive Session.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST FROM LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MARBLE FALLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO APPROVE THEIR JOINT RESOLUTION OF MAY 24, 2010, EQUITABLY ALLOCATING THE INDEBTEDNESS BETWEEN SAID SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PER TEXAS EDUCATION CODE SECTION 13.004, FOLLOWING DETACHMENT AND ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE PALEFACE RANCH SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY PROPERTY AT 700 LAVACA STREET:
Postponed.

  1. THE USE OF EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR THE PROJECT IN WHOLE OR PART;
  2. SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES; AND
  3. DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO PROCEED TOWARD ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS, NO. Q100247RV, AND SELECTION PROCESS.

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22. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REPORT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM STUDY GROUP REGARDING CURRENT AND FUTURE VOTING SYSTEMS.
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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.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REDUCTION IN FORCE FOR SLOT 13, CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE. 1 AND 3

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO KAMDEN SPACEK. 1

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE OFFER TO SETTLE TRAVIS COUNTY'S CLAIMS AGAINST DANIEL VENCES AND OLGA HERNANDEZ FOR DAMAGES TO A GUARDRAIL. 1

26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN GEORGE GIKAS V. TRAVIS COUNTY, LESTER MEIER RODEO COMPANY AND TEXAS STYLE PROFESSIONAL EVENT PLANNERS INC. 1

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENTS AT 700 LAVACA WITH BRUCE A. LIPSHY D/B/A LIPSHY & ESCAMILLA, LLP. 1 AND 2

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

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29. CONDUCT HEARING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL FROM JUNE 18, 2010:

TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION IN SERGIO FLORES V. CONSTABLE RICHARD MCCAIN, PRECINCT THREE, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257(K). 1 AND 3

CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.

C3. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2010.

C4. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.

C5. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 5, 2010.

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 23, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO APPROVE A TOTAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT THREE: TOTAL PLAT VACATION OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK K, HILL COUNTRY PHASE II-A (2.554 ACRES - 6900 BRIGHT STAR LANE - WATER IS PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN AND WASTEWATER IS PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 23, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 16-23, LAKE SHORE RANCH SUBDIVISION #1 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 4.944 ACRES - TRAVIS CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - WATER TO BE PROVIDED BY AN EXISTING ON-SITE PRIVATE WELL - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - LCRA). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL WITH THE TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE AS A PLANNING PARTICIPANT IN THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
Postponed.

A2. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FINANCIAL INCENTIVES WITH SEMATECH. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Postponed.

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010, 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 THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING VOTING SESSIONS:

  1. SEPTEMBER 28, 2010; AND
  2. OCTOBER 5, 2010.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010, 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 THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2010.

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