Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
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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)
SPECIAL ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LIFTING AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
2. 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 $1,156,991.32 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 17 TO DECEMBER 23, 2010.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN EXCEPTION FROM SECTION 82.213, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO WATER AVAILABILITY FOR SUBDIVISIONS USING WATER FROM THE TRINITY AQUIFER, FOR THE REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 24, 25A, 25B AND 26, BIG BEE CREEK SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIA LOT 27 BLOCK O IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CAMPO FOR PAYMENT OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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- TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (TNR) TO INITIATE AND MANAGE THE PREPARATION OF A 2011 BOND REFERENDUM;
- TNR TO PREPARE A DRAFT PRIORITIZED LIST OF POTENTIAL BOND PROJECTS FOR CONSIDERATION BY A CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE COURT; AND
- AUTHORIZE TNR TO PURSUE COMMITMENTS FROM PUBLIC AND/OR PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR PARTNERING ON PROJECTS UTILIZING "2011 GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS."
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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9. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
- APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONTINUE THE UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR A THREE YEAR TERM; AND
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Text - NEW CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FIRING RANGE.
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OTHER ITEMS
10. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 2010.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF GINA STARR HILL TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 3, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM BRANDON TANOUS TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF TOM STEVENSON TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN LINTON TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 5, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF WARREN HASSINGER TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 5, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF LAINEY MELNICK TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JARREL LARSON, MARILYN SAMUELSON, AND DAVID ERICKSON, JR. TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 13, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GARY JOHNSON AND CLIFF KESSLER TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 13, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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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
Note 4 Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
Note 5 Gov't Code Ann 551.087, Economic Development Negotiations
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 REGARDING OFFER TO SELL TO THE COUNTY APPROXIMATELY 33.4 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. 2
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
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 DECEMBER 21, 2010.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011, 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.
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TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011, 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.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011, 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 APPROVE INVOICE FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FROM LOCKART, ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 30, 2010.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION
UT AUSTIN CAMPUS, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2011, AT 4:30 P.M.
VOTING SESSION TO BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M.
(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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Last Modified: Monday, February 7, 2011 2:23 PM
