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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
JANUARY 13, 2009

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
Absent:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Attendees:
Marilyn Cavender, Executive Assistant County Clerk
Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 

Motion: To approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  01.05.2009 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
 

County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To note in minutes Off Right-of-way work: 
Precinct #1
Poulis property on CR 269 - Clean up debris.
Utility Request: Precinct #4
Level 3 Communications LLC
CR 116 & CR 111 - 1 24ct fiber optic cable in 1 1/4" ducts
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Level 3 Communications
 
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, and Wire Transfers submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna McKitrick addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $10,398,824.75 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County budget.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  01.05.09 Funding Report
  01.05.09 Quick Check Report
  01.05.09 Wire Transfers
  01.13.09 Funding Report
  01.13.09 Quick Check Report
  01.13.09 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  The following citizens addressed the Court:
Public Information Officer Connie Watson introduced her new intern, Codie Savage
Dr. Terri Hall of Granger
Adrienne Stark of Driftwood
Mary Ellen Kersch of Georgetown
Jim Dillon and Mike Harlow of Liberty Hill
             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the Court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
(Items 5 - 11)
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Emergency Communications.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Communications:
From 0100-0581-003010 Computer Equipment <$5000 $6,770.65  
To 0100-0581-003011 Computer Software <$5000 $6,770.65
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  ESRI Quote
 
             
6. Consider approving donations to Victims Assistance from the following: GRC Wireless, Inc. (Shelter Alliance Cell Phone Fundraiser) in the amount of $26.00  and $51.50, Cartridges for Kids (fundraiser) in the amount of $23.20 and $47.75, Consolidated Metal Technologies (In memory of Terry Dail) in the amount of $100.00, and Williamson Central Appraisal District (donation) in the amount of $300.00.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve donations to Victims Assistance from the following: GRC Wireless, Inc. (Shelter Alliance Cell Phone Fundraiser) in the amount of $26.00 and $51.50, Cartridges for Kids (fundraiser) in the amount of $23.20 and $47.75, Consolidated Metal Technologies (In memory of Terry Dail) in the amount of $100.00, and Williamson Central Appraisal District (donation) in the amount of $300.00.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County finances for November 2008.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County finances for November 2008.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Treasurers Report November 2008
 
             
8. Consider approving the investment report for October & November 2008, which was approved by the investment committee on December 15, 2008.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the investment report for October & November 2008, which was approved by the investment committee on December 15, 2008.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Investment Reports October and November 2008
 
             
9. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items between county departments through inter-office transfer and the disposal of items through auction/donation/trade-in/disposal.  (Complete list filed with official minutes)

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items between county departments through inter-office transfer and the disposal of items through auction/donation/trade-in/disposal.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  asset transfers
 
             
10. Consider authorizing use of the Regional Park and closure of surrounding roads for the the Frost yer Fanny Duathlon Race to be held on January 25, 2009.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To authorize use of the Regional Park and closure of surrounding roads for the the Frost yer Fanny Duathlon Race to be held on January 25, 2009

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Frost Yer Fanny Race
  Park Site Map
  Run Course
  Race Transition
 
             
11. Discuss and consider re-approval of preliminary plat of The Park at Blackhawk IV, Pct. #4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To re-approve the preliminary plat of The Park at Blackhawk IV, Pct. #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Park at Blackhawk Subdivision
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
12. Consider approving Official Bond and Oath of newly sworn elected officials of Williamson County, Texas and accept any affidavits from newly sworn elected officials.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve Official Bond and Oath of newly sworn elected officials of Williamson County, Texas and accept any affidavits from newly sworn elected officials.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Lisa Birkman
  Robert Chody
  Valerie Covey
  Jana Duty
  Bobby Gutierrez
  Deborah Hunt
  Marty Ruble
  Dale Vannoy
  James Wilson
 
             
13. Consider noting in the minutes the hiring of employees from newly sworn elected officials of Williamson County.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To note in the minutes the hiring of employees from newly sworn elected officials of Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Applications for Employment of Personnel
 
             
14. COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT: 10:45 A.M. to conduct a pubic hearing to consider adoption of Assessment Order for Clearwater PID.

Attorney Charlie Crossfield addressed the Court.

This item was removed, no public hearing was held.


COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT: 10:47 A.M.


             
15. Consider adoption of Assessment Order for Clearwater PID.
  This item was removed from the agenda.
             
16. Hear report from Mary Sterk regarding WCCHD (Williamson County and Cities Health District).

  Williamson County representative of WCCHD Mary Sterk and Chairman of WCCHD Arlen Zander addressed the Court.
             
17. Hear presentation on the Central Texas Regional Healthcare Coverage project and take appropriate action if necessary.
  The following addressed the Court:
Ann Kitchen Executive Director of Integrated Care Collaboration (ICC)
Landy Warren Chair of the Board of St. David’s Medical Center in Round Rock
Assistant Director of Williamson County and Cities Health District Bride Roberts
President and CEO Travis County Healthcare District Trish Young
  Attachments:
  Plan Description
  Summary of Market Share Counties
  Summary of Need
 
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.
             
19. Discuss and consider approving Huggins/Seiler & Associates, LP Supplemental #5 to their CR111/Westinghouse Road Professional Service Agreement (PSA).
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve Huggins/Seiler & Associates, LP Supplemental #5 to their CR111/Westinghouse Road Professional Service Agreement (PSA).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Huggins Seiler Associate Supplemental 5 for CR 111_Westinghouse Rd PSA
 
             
20. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing condemnation of certain property interests required for the Highway 79 construction project, and take other appropriate action (Winkelman--parcel 42 ).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorize condemnation of certain property interests required for the Highway 79 construction project (Winkelman--parcel 42 ).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Condemnation Resolution - Winkelman Parcel 42
 
             
21. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing condemnation of certain property interests required for the Highway 79 construction project, and take other appropriate action (Teichelman--parcel 49).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorize condemnation of certain property interests required for the Highway 79 construction project (Teichelman--parcel 49).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Condemnation Resolution - Teichelman Parcel 49
 
             
22. Discuss preliminary agreement between Williamson County and Georgetown regarding RM2338 from DB Wood to FM3405.
  No action was taken.
  Attachments:
  Williams Drive Exhibit
  Gtown ILA
 
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action to change alternate CR 313 to E CR 313 in Sonterra West Phase 1 B, Sonterra West Phase V-B and Corn Hill Commercial Phase 1.
  911 Addressing Manager Emily Stluka addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve changing the name of alternate CR 313 to E CR 313 in Sonterra West Phase 1 B, Sonterra West Phase V-B and Corn Hill Commercial Phase 1.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action on that certain Two Foot Contour License Agreement between Baker-Aicklen and Williamson County.
  County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve Two Foot Contour License Agreement between Baker-Aicklen and Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Baker Aicklen Two Foot Contour License Agreement
 
             
25. Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for Beck 11, Pct. #1.
 

County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve preliminary plat for Beck 11, Pct. #1.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding agreement between Williamson County (Owner)  and Myers Concrete Construction L.P. (Contractor).
 

Maintenance Supervisor Joe Latteo addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an agreement between Williamson County (Owner) and Myers Concrete Construction L.P. (Contractor).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Myers Concrete Construction Agreement
 
             
27. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for Sheets & Crossfield in the amount $6,130.80 associated with project PTT0204-04-040 US 79 Section 5A.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for Sheets & Crossfield in the amount $6,130.80 associated with project PTT0204-04-040 US 79 Section 5A (changing date in contract from January 6, 2008 to January 13, 2009).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate for US 79
 
             
28. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $38,652.01 associated with project PTT0204-02-027 US 79 Section A.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $38,652.01 associated with project PTT0204-02-027 US 79 Section A (changing date in contract from January 6, 2008 to January 13, 2009).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate US 79
 
             
29. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for Smith, Robertson in the amount of $5,103.00 associated with project PTT0015-05-122 IH-35/SH 29 turnaround bridges.
  This item was removed from the agenda.
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate IH 35 SH 29
 
             
30. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for Diamond Survey in the amount of $2,292.50 associated with project PTT0204-04-040 and PTT0204-04-042 US 79 Section 5A/5B.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for Diamond Survey in the amount of $2,292.50 associated with project PTT0204-04-040 and PTT0204-04-042 US 79 Section 5A/5B (changing date in contract from January 6, 2008 to January 13, 2009).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate US 79
 
             
31. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices split between all Pass Through Finance projects in the amount of $83,752.47.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices split between all Pass Through Finance projects in the amount of $83,752.47 (changing date in contract from January 6, 2008 to January 13, 2009).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate US 79_FM 1660_US 183A_RM 2338
 
             
32. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $3,401,219.01 associated with project US 183 San Gabriel to SH 29 PTT0273-04-026.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $3,401,219.01 associated with project US 183 San Gabriel to SH 29 PTT0273-04-026 (changing date in contract from January 6, 2008 to January 13, 2009).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate US 183
 
             
33. Consider authorizing Project Budget transfer request of 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: to move $500,000.00 from P13 (Ronald Reagan Boulevard) to P190 (IH-35/Ronald Reagan Boulevard Interchange).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize Project Budget transfer request of 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: to move $500,000.00 from P13 (Ronald Reagan Boulevard) to P190 (IH-35/Ronald Reagan Boulevard Interchange).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
34. Consider amending Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policies to conform to federal changes.
  Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To amend Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policies to conform to federal changes.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
35. Consider amending Budget Order to comply with changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act.
  Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To amend the Budget Order to comply with changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Amended Budget Order
 
             
36. Consider and take appropriate action approving Land Design Partners Professional Services Agreement Contract and Work Authorization #1 for landscape design services for Twin Springs and Beck Preserves.
  Parks Director Jim Rodgers and General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court.

This item was removed fro the agenda, no action was taken.
  Attachments:
  Evaluation matrix
  PAS Land design
  Work auth1 Land Design
 
             
37. Consider approving County Bond as stated in the bonding requirements for County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the County Bond as stated in the bonding requirements for County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment of five representatives to negotiate the service plan for the Lakeside Estates Annexation Area included in the City of Hutto Municipal Annexation Plan. 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the appointment of five representatives to negotiate the service plan for the Lakeside Estates Annexation Area included in the City of Hutto Municipal Annexation Plan.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  LakesideMapAnnexArea
  Lakeside Representative List
 
             
39. Discuss and take appropriate action on the re-appointments of Leroy Knauth and Al Moudy to the ESD #7 Board.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the re-appointments of Leroy Knauth and Al Moudy to the ESD #7 Board.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Al Mowdy Resume
  Lee Roy Knauth Resume
 
             
40. Discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment of and/or reappointment of members to the ESD #4 Board of Directors.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the appointment of Dean Andrews and Zack Milam to the ESD #4 Board of Directors.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Dana Ripley Resume
  Zack's Resume
  Dean Andrews Resume
 
             
41. Consider authorizing advertising and setting a closing date of Wednesday, February 4, 2009 for Fleet Services and the Purchasing Department to have Rene Bates Auctioneers and Gov Deals hold on line auctions. Rene Bates would auction surplus County vehicles and heavy equipment, while GovDeals would auction other surplus property.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set a closing date of Wednesday, February 4, 2009 for Fleet Services and the Purchasing Department to have Rene Bates Auctioneers and Gov Deals hold on line auctions. Rene Bates would auction surplus County vehicles and heavy equipment, while GovDeals would auction other surplus property.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
42. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Non Departmental.
 

First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion:To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Non Departmental:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0409-002020 Retirement $398,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
43. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Road and Bridge Fund.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Road and Bridge Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0200-0210-002020 Retirement $28,000.00  
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
44. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-367403 Park Donations $50.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
45. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0510-003670 Use of Donations $50.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:32 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009.
             
46. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
47. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
48. Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
49. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:01 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009.
             
50. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken.
             
51. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
52. Consider authorizing County Attorney to file lawsuit against Kevin Setoda.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve the County Attorney's recommendation to enter into a lawsuit with the insurance company regarding the Kevin Setoda accident.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
53. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  No action was taken.
             
54. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
55. Comments from Commissioners.
  Commissioner Morrison reminded the Court of his open house on Thursday January 15th from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at his office in Hutto.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 2:04 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 20th day of January, 2009. 

ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk of Commissioners’ Court, Williamson County, Texas

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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