On the agenda: Austin Voting Session — DATA CENTER (Dec 7)

MINUTES OF MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2010
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ COURT
On Tuesday, the 7th day of December 2010, the Commissioners’ Court convened the
Voting Session at 9:14 AM in the Commissioners’ Courtroom, 1st Floor of the Ned
Granger Administration Building, 314 West 11th Street, Austin, Texas. Dana
DeBeauvoir, County Clerk, was represented by Deputy Gillian Porter.
The Commissioners Court recessed the Voting Session at 11:46 AM.
The Commissioners Court, meeting as the Northwest Travis County Road District #3
(Golden Triangle), convened at 1:36 PM and adjourned at 1:36 PM.
The Commissioners Court, meeting as the Travis County Bee Cave Road District #1
(Galleria), convened at 1:37 PM and adjourned at 1:37 PM.
The Commissioners Court, meeting as the Travis County Housing Finance Corporation,
convened at 1:37 PM and adjourned at 1:37 PM.
The Commissioners Court, meeting as the Travis County Health Facilities Development
Corporation, convened at 1:38 PM and adjourned at 1:38 PM.
The Commissioners Court, meeting as the Capital Industrial Development Corporation,
convened at 1:38 PM and adjourned at 1:38 PM.
The Commissioners Court, meeting as and the Travis County Cultural Education
Facilities Finance Corporation; and the Capital Industrial Development Corporation,
convened at 1:38 PM and adjourned at 1:39 PM.
The Commissioners Court reconvened the Voting Session at 1:39 PM.
The Commissioners Court retired to Executive Session at 2:58 PM.
The Commissioners Court reconvened the Voting Session at 5:33 PM.
The Commissioners Court adjourned the Voting Session at 5:38 PM.

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.

RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROGRAM YEAR 2009
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD.
(9:15 AM)

Clerk’s Note: This Item is a public hearing to receive comments.
Motion by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Eckhardt to open
the public hearing.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
yes
yes
yes
absent

Members of the Court heard from: Christy Moffett, Social Services Manager,
Travis County Health and Human Services (TCHHS); Angela Roland, Lake Oak
Estates Resident; and Dr. John K. Kim, Travis County Resident.

Motion by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Eckhardt to close
the public hearing.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
yes
yes
yes
absent

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION
2.

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RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENTS TO THE PROGRAM YEARS 2007-2009 ACTION PLANS
RELATED TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH HUD. (9:24 AM)

Clerk’s Note: This Item is a public hearing to receive comments.
Motion by Judge Biscoe and seconded by Commissioner Davis to open the public
hearing.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
yes
yes
yes
absent

Members of the Court heard from: Christy Moffett, Social Services Manager,
TCHHS; Michael Willard, President and CEO, Austin Habitat for Humanity; Angela
Roland, Lake Oak Estates Resident; Ronnie Gjemre, Travis County Resident; and
Gus Peña, Travis County Resident.

Motion by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Huber to close
the public hearing.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
yes
yes
yes
absent

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
Members of the Court heard from: Dr. John K. Kim, Travis County Resident; Gus
Peña, Travis County Resident; Ted Stewart, Travis County Resident; Paul Aveña,
Travis County Resident; Ronnie Gjemre, Travis County Resident; and Olie Pope,
Director, Veterans’ Services, TCHHS.

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CONSENT ITEMS
Members of the Court heard from: Ronnie Gjemre, Travis County Resident.
Motion by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Huber to approve
the following Consent Items: C1-C3 and Items 5, 6.A&B, 7, 8, 14.A&B, 15, 16,
18.A&B, 19, and 20.A-F. (10:01 AM)
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
yes
yes
yes
absent

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 NOVEMBER 23, 2010.

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION

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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.

CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION REGULATING PAYDAY,
AUTO TITLE AND OTHER UNREGULATED CONSUMER LENDING
BUSINESSES IN THE 82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE. (COMMISSIONER
ECKHARDT) (10:04 AM)
Members of the Court heard from: Ollie Besteiro, State President, Texas AARP;
Woody Woodrow, Executive Director, Raise Texas; Ann Baddour, Senior Policy
Analyst; Texas Appleseed; Don Baylor, Jr., Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Public
Policy Priorities (CPPP); and Yannis Banks, Texas National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Motion by Commissioner Eckhardt and seconded by Commissioner Davis to
approve the Resolution in Item 3.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
yes
yes
yes
absent

SPECIAL ITEM
4.

CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BRIEFING FROM
COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING
NEED FOR CLOTHING FOR RELEASEES FROM TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER. (10:24 AM)
Members of the Court heard from: Roger Jefferies, Executive Manager, Justice
and Public Safety (JPS); Alonzo Bradley, Chair, Community Justice Center Advisory
Committee (CJCAC); and Gus Peña, Travis County Resident.
Discussion only. No formal action taken.

Clerk’s Note: The Court heard a request for the donation of shirts (XL to 3X),
pants (XL to 3X), and shoes (size 10 and up) for jail releasees. There are two drop off
points:
 5501 Airport Boulevard, Suite 102, CES Offices
 314 W. 11th Street, outside the law library

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION

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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5.

APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DISASTER POUCHES / BODY BAGS,
IFB NO. B110010-CW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SALAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(10:01 AM)

Clerk’s Note: Item 5 approved as part of the Consent Motion. Please refer to
CONSENT ITEMS for a summary of the Court’s Motion and Vote.

6.

APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR HOME REFRIGERATORS, IFB NO.
B110006-NB, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS: (10:01 AM)
A. LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT – PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
B. SEARS COMMERCIAL – SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.

Clerk’s Note: Items 6.A&B approved as part of the Consent Motion. Please refer to
CONSENT ITEMS for a summary of the Court’s Motion and Vote.

7.

APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00030LP, CAPITAL
EXCAVATION COMPANY, FOR MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY EXTENSION.
(10:01 AM)

Clerk’s Note: Item 7 approved as part of the Consent Motion. Please refer to
CONSENT ITEMS for a summary of the Court’s Motion and Vote.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
8.

CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ASSIGNMENT AND
ASSUMPTION OF ROCKY CREEK RANCH CONTRACTS, ROCKY CREEK
RANCH SUBDIVISION, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
(10:01 AM)

Clerk’s Note: Item 8 approved as part of the Consent Motion. Please refer to
CONSENT ITEMS for a summary of the Court’s Motion and Vote.

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION
9.

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CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY
COMMENTS REGARDING THE CITY OF AUSTIN'S IMAGINE AUSTIN
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ALTERNATIVE GROWTH SCENARIOS AS THEY
RELATE TO THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE
CITY'S FIVE-MILE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION. (COMMISSIONER
ECKHARDT) (10:33 AM)
Members of the Court heard from: Joe Gieselman, Executive Manager,
Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR); Garner Stoll, Assistant Director,
Planning and Development Review Department, City of Austin; Matt Dugan, Staff
Liaison, Planning and Review Department, City of Austin; Tom Nuckols, Assistant
County Attorney; Carol Torgrimson, Travis County Appointee, City Of Austin
Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Committee; and John Williams, Board
Member, Park Springs Neighborhood Association.
Motion by Commissioner Eckhardt and seconded by Judge Biscoe to ask County
Staff to pursue with the City Staff recommendations for incentivizing sustainable
growth patterns in the ETJ, whatever the preference continuum is, for two specific
areas:
 Coordinated Policies between the City of Austin and Travis County,
 Collaborative financing strategies that would include City of Austin, Travis
County and the private sector for those kind of infrastructure needs for the
kind of growth, whatever that growth ends up being. I think the day has come
where we need to have a standing and ongoing collaboration on policy and
financing strategies.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
yes
yes
yes
absent

Clerk’s Note: The County Judge asked County Staff to bring back a summary of
these positions back to the Court on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. The Court also
encouraged Travis County residents and employees to take the survey.

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION
10.

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CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FILLING THE POSITION
OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL
RESOURCES POSITION. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN 551.074, PERSONNEL
MATTERS) (2:58 PM) (5:33 PM)

Clerk’s Note: Judge Biscoe announced that Item 10 would be considered in Executive
Session pursuant to Gov’t. Code Ann. 551.074, Personnel Matters.
Motion by Judge Biscoe and seconded by Commissioner Davis that we select
Steven Manilla to fill this position; that we ask Commissioner Eckhardt and
Commissioner Davis to chat with him regarding the salary and we will have it on the
Court’s Agenda, next Tuesday, December 14, 2010.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
yes
yes
absent
absent

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION

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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
11.

CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS,
TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS. (2:48 PM)
Members of the Court heard from: Susan Spataro, Travis County Auditor; Rodney
Rhoades, Executive Manager, Planning and Budget Office (PBO); Mike Wichern,
Chief Assistant County Auditor, Travis County Auditor’s Office; and Christina Adair,
Chief Assistant County Auditor II, Travis County Auditor’s Office.
Motion by Judge Biscoe and seconded by Commissioner Gómez to approve Item
11.
Withdrawal of the Standing Motion was made by Judge Biscoe and
Commissioner Gómez.
Motion by Judge Biscoe and seconded by Commissioner Gómez to approve
Budget Amendments A1 and A2 in Item 11.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Motion by Judge Biscoe and seconded by Commissioner Gómez to approve
Budget Amendment A3 in Item 11.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
no
yes
yes
yes

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION
12.

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CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING
REGARDING BETTER ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR
TRAVIS COUNTY (BEFIT): (1:39 PM) (2:57 PM)
A. PROJECT ONE-TIME BUDGET ITEM COSTS;
B. PROJECT ONGOING BUDGET ITEM COSTS; AND

Clerk’s Note: Items 12.A&B and 13.A&B are associated with one another and were
called for concurrent discussion.
Members of the Court heard from: Susan Spataro, Travis County Auditor, Mike
Wichern, Chief Assistant County Auditor, Travis County Auditor’s Office; Cyd
Grimes, Travis County Purchasing Agent; Donna Scarborough, Analyst VI, Travis
County Auditor’s Office; Christina Adair, Chief Assistant County Auditor II, Travis
County Auditor’s Office; Bruce Bellemore, National Vice President, LSI Consulting;
and Tom Dunaway, Account Executive, SAP Public Services, Inc.
Motion by Commissioner Gómez and seconded by Commissioner Davis to
approve Items 13.A&B.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Clerk’s Note: Item 12 was revisited at 2:57 PM.
Motion by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Gómez to
approve Item 12.A.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION

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ITEM 12 CONTINUED
Motion by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Gómez to
approve Item 12.B.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

12.

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING
REGARDING BETTER ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR
TRAVIS COUNTY (BEFIT): (2:58 PM) (5:37 PM)
C. DATA CENTER REQUIREMENTS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN 551.071,
CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.076,
SECURITY)

Clerk’s Note: Judge Biscoe announced that Item 12.C would be considered in
Executive Session pursuant to Gov’t. Code Ann. 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
and Gov’t Code Ann 551.076, Security.
Motion by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Judge Biscoe to approve Item
12.C
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez
Item 12.C to be reposted on December 14, 2010.

yes
yes
yes
absent
absent

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION
13.

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APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR THE ENTERPRISE RESOURCE
PLANNING (ERP)/ FINANCIAL SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND SERVICES, RFP
NO. P090255-LC, TO THE HIGH RANKING PROPOSER TEAM: (1:39 PM)
A. LABYRINTH SOLUTIONS, INC., D/B/A LSI CONSULTING; AND
B. SAP PUBLIC SERVICES, INC.

Clerk’s Note: Items 12.A&B and 13.A&B are associated with one another and were
called for concurrent discussion. Please refer to Item 12 for a summary of the action
taken by the Court.

14.

REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS,
APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
(10:01 AM)
A. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS TO RECEIVE RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT A
RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR WASTE GENERATED AT THE TRAVIS
COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. PROGRAM WILL BE COORDINATED
BY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT; AND
B. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION
TEAM PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE UNTIL
THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.

Clerk’s Note: Items 14.A&B approved as part of the Consent Motion. Please refer to
CONSENT ITEMS for a summary of the Court’s Motion and Vote.

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 $863,593.47 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 19 TO
NOVEMBER 25, 2010. (10:01 AM)

Clerk’s Note: Item 15 approved as part of the Consent Motion. Please refer to
CONSENT ITEMS for a summary of the Court’s Motion and Vote.

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION
16.

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CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE
PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS. (10:01 AM)

Clerk’s Note: Item 16 approved as part of the Consent Motion. Please refer to
CONSENT ITEMS for a summary of the Court’s Motion and Vote.

17.

CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MARKET SALARY
SURVEYS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011. (11:38 AM)
Members of the Court heard from: Todd Osburn, Compensation Manager, Human
Resources Management Department (HRMD)
Motion by Commissioner Eckhardt and seconded by Commissioner Huber to
approve Item 17.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

18.

yes
yes
yes
yes
absent

CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE
TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH SHOW FOR: (10:01 AM)
A. REDUCED RENTAL FEE TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION
CENTER FOR JANUARY 13 THROUGH 16, 2011 AND JANUARY 22, 2011;
AND
B. WAIVER OF SECTION 14, FOOD AND BEVERAGE CATERING.

Clerk’s Note: Items 18.A&B approved as part of the Consent Motion. Please refer to
CONSENT ITEMS for a summary of the Court’s Motion and Vote.
Clerk’s Note: The County Judge noted that by approving Items 18.A&B the Court are
authorizing a 50% discount on the rental fee for the Expo Center.

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION

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OTHER ITEMS
19.

RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR OCTOBER 2010.
(10:01 AM)

Clerk’s Note: Item 19 approved as part of the Consent Motion. Please refer to
CONSENT ITEMS for a summary of the Court’s Motion and Vote.

20.

CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO EMERGENCY SERVICES
DISTRICT (ESD) BOARDS OF COMMISSIONERS: (10:01 AM)
A. REAPPOINTMENT OF GREG JOHNSTON TO ESD NO. 1, EFFECTIVE
DECEMBER 31, 2010 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012;
B. REAPPOINTMENT OF LILLIAN AARON TO ESD NO. 1, EFFECTIVE
DECEMBER 31, 2010 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012;
C. REAPPOINTMENT OF PAULA BARR TO ESD NO. 6, EFFECTIVE
DECEMBER 31, 2010 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012;
D. REAPPOINTMENT OF BARKER KEITH TO ESD NO. 6, EFFECTIVE
DECEMBER 31, 2010 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012;
E. REAPPOINTMENT OF MIKE CLAYPOOL TO ESD NO. 8, EFFECTIVE
DECEMBER 31, 2010 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012; AND
F. REAPPOINTMENT OF ED WALKER TO ESD NO. 8, EFFECTIVE
DECEMBER 31, 2010 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER
HUBER)

Clerk’s Note: Items 20.A-F approved as part of the Consent Motion. Please refer to
CONSENT ITEMS for a summary of the Court’s Motion and Vote.

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION

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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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.

21.

RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR CONSIDER
SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SHAY MORROW V. TRACY C. HILL CIVIL ACTION
NO. A-10-CA-554-SS. 1 (2:58 PM) (5:34 PM)

Clerk’s Note: Judge Biscoe announced that Item 21 would be considered in Executive
Session pursuant to Gov’t. Code Ann. 551.071, Consultation with Attorney.
Discussion only. No formal action taken.
Item 21 to be reposted on December 14, 2010.

22.

CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PURCHASE OF
OPEN SPACE LAND IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
(2:58 PM) (5:34 PM)

Clerk’s Note: Judge Biscoe announced that Item 22 would be considered in Executive
Session pursuant to Gov’t. Code Ann. 551.071, Consultation with Attorney and Gov’t.
Code Ann. 551.072, Real Property.
Discussion only. No formal action taken.
Item 22 to be reposted on December 21, 2010.

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION
23.

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CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL
FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 1 AND 2 (9:14 AM)

Clerk’s Note: Judge Biscoe announced that Item 23 would be considered in Executive
Session pursuant to Gov’t. Code Ann. 551.071, Consultation with Attorney and Gov’t.
Code Ann. 551.072, Real Property.
Item 23 postponed until December 14, 2010.

24.

CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE
POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
(2:58 PM) (5:35 PM)

Clerk’s Note: Judge Biscoe announced that Item 24 would be considered in Executive
Session pursuant to Gov’t. Code Ann. 551.071, Consultation with Attorney and Gov’t.
Code Ann. 551.072, Real Property.
Discussion only. No formal action taken.
Item 24 to be reposted on December 14, 2010.

25.

RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL
FROM JUNE 18, 2010 TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION IN
SERGIO FLORES V. PRECINCT THREE CONSTABLE RICHARD MCCAIN,
PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257 (K). 1 AND 3 (2:58
PM) (5:35 PM)

Clerk’s Note: Judge Biscoe announced that Item 25 would be considered in Executive
Session pursuant to Gov’t. Code Ann. 551.071, Consultation with Attorney and Gov’t.
Code Ann. 551.074, Personnel Matters.
Members of the Court heard from: John Hille, Assistant County Attorney.
Discussion only. No formal action taken.
Item 25 to be reposted on December 14, 2010.

DECEMBER 7, 2010 VOTING SESSION
26.

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RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR PROJECT HELIOS, A SOLAR ENERGY
INITIATIVE IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY. 5 (2:58 PM) (5:35 PM)

Clerk’s Note: Judge Biscoe announced that Item 26 would be considered in Executive
Session pursuant to Gov’t. Code Ann. 551.087, Economic Development Negotiations.
Discussion only. No formal action taken.
Item 26 to be reposted on December 14, 2010.
Clerk’s Note: The County Judge noted that there will be a press conference on the
Helios Project Wednesday, December 15, 2010. The Commissioners Court has been
invited.

ADDED ITEMS
A1.

CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE
SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND OFF FM 969 IN EAST AUSTIN.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071,
CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL
PROPERTY) (2:58 PM) (5:37 PM)

Clerk’s Note: Judge Biscoe announced that Item A1 would be considered in Executive
Session pursuant to Gov’t. Code Ann. 551.071, Consultation with Attorney and Gov’t.
Code Ann. 551.072, Real Property.
Motion by Judge Biscoe and seconded by Commissioner Eckhardt that we
approve a proposed amendment, number 7, which effectively extends the due
diligence period another 30 days until January 14, 2011.
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
yes
yes
absent
absent

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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Judge Biscoe to adjourn the
Voting Session. (5:38 PM)
Motion carried: County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe
Precinct 1, Commissioner Ron Davis
Precinct 2, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt
Precinct 3, Commissioner Karen Huber
Precinct 4, Commissioner Margaret J. Gómez

yes
yes
yes
absent
absent

MINUTES APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT

____________________________________
Date of Approval

____________________________________
Samuel T. Biscoe, Travis County Judge