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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2009

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:35 A.M. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge  
 
Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1  
 
Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2  
 
Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3  
 
Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4  
 
Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk  
Attendees:
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 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  01.13.2009 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
 

No action was taken.

             
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.


Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to invoice for San Gabriel Parkway. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,293,382.59 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 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Funding Report
  Quick Check Report
  Wire Transfers
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  The following addressed the Court:
Kurt Johnson Sr. of Hutto
Liberty Hill citizen Jim Dillon
             
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 - 12)
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for ITS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for ITS:
From 0100-0503-003010 Computer Equipment < $5,000 $1,100.00  
To 0100-0503-004510 Facility Maintenance and Repairs $1,100.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental:
From 0100-0409-002050 Workers Comp $1,612.36  
To 0100-0492-002050 Workers Comp $1,612.36
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Consider approving Justice of the Peace #4 December 2008, monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace #4 December 2008, monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  DEC 2008 - EOM
  DEC 2008 - EOM
 
             
8. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of December 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of December 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  120108-123108 GWI-RFM
 
             
9. Consider approving property tax refunds for the month of December 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve property tax refunds for the month of December 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Court Refunds Dec 08
 
             
10. Consider and take appropriate action on transferring various items from District Attorney's Office to auction.  Official list filed with minutes.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve transferring various items from District Attorney's Office to auction.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset transfer
 
             
11. Discuss and consider a third cash drawer of $100.00 for the criminal section of the J.P. Pct. #1 office.  
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a third cash drawer of $100.00 for the criminal section of the J.P. Pct. #1 office.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
12. Discuss and consider final plat approval of Highland Horizon, Phase 2, Pct. 1.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve final plat of Highland Horizon, Phase 2, Pct. 1.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Subdivision/Highland Horizon Ph 2
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
13. Consider a resolution proclaiming January 2009 as Mentoring Month in Williamson County.
  Executive Assistant to the Commissioner, Precinct 1 Mary Clark addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution proclaiming January 2009 as Mentoring Month in Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Mentoring Month Resolution
 
             
14. Consider appointing Dana Ripley to serve on the ESD No. #4 Board.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To appoint Dana Ripley to serve on the ESD No. #4 Board.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
15. Hear presentation from Lone Star Circle of Care regarding mental health program.
  Lone Star Circle of Care Board Member Jack Hunnicutt and Director of Mental Health Learning & Wellness Dr. Steve Prenzlauer addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  LSCC MH Visits
  Lone Star Circle of Care
 
             
16. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
             
17. Discuss and take appropriate action on interlocal agreement (ILA) between Georgetown and Williamson County for Williams Drive.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an interlocal agreement (ILA) between Georgetown and Williamson County for Williams Drive.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Williams Drive Expansion Interlocal Agreement
 
             
18. Discuss and take action on Donation Special Warranty Deed for Inner Loop and FM 1460 right-of-way.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Donation Special Warranty Deed for Inner Loop and FM 1460 right-of-way.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Donation Special Warranty Deed - Snead Donation
 
             
19. Discuss and take action the Contractual Agreement for SH195 Phase I right-of-way procurement between TXDOT and Williamson County.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield and Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the Contractual Agreement for SH195 Phase I right-of-way procurement between TXDOT and Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  TxDOT Agreement for SH 195 Phase 1 ROW
 
             
20. Consider setting a date for a public hearing to change the name of CR 116 to Rabbit Hill Road. 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To set February 3rd, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. for a public hearing to change the name of CR 116 to Rabbit Hill Road.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  CR 116
 
             
21. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $56,871.06 associated with project FM 1660 PTT1566-01-009.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $56,871.06 associated with project FM 1660 PTT1566-01-009.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate FM 1660
 
             
22. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $2,042.00 associated with project US 79 Section 3 (PTT0204-02-027).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $2,042.00 associated with project US 79 Section 3 (PTT0204-02-027).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate US 79 Section 3
 
             
23. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $4,146.08 associated with project IH-35/SH 29 turnaround bridges (PTT0015-08-122).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $4,146.08 associated with project IH-35/SH 29 turnaround bridges (PTT0015-08-122).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate SH 29_IH 35 Turnaround
 
             
24. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $116,328.15 associated with project US 79 Section 5A (PTT0204-04-040).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $116,328.15 associated with project US 79 Section 5A (PTT0204-04-040).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate US 79 Section A
 
             
25. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $475,160.34 associated with project US 79 Section 5B (PTT0204-04-042).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $475,160.34 associated with project US 79 Section 5B (PTT0204-04-042).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate US 79 Section 5B
 
             
26. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for Huitt Zollars in the amount of $64,831.80 associated with project US 79 Section 5A & 5B (PTT0204-04-040 & PTT0204-04-042).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for Huitt Zollars in the amount of $64,831.80 associated with project US 79 Section 5A & 5B (PTT0204-04-040 & PTT0204-04-042).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate US 79 Sections 5A and 5B
 
             
27. Consider authorizing project budget transfer request of 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: to move $2,000,000.00 from P92 (2001 Road non-departmental) to P149 (SH 195).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To authorize project budget transfer request of 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: to move $2,000,000.00 from P92 (2001 Road non-departmental) to P149 (SH 195).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action on Participation Agreement for Round Rock Independent School District for property located at 7700 Cornerwood Drive, Austin, TX 78717. (Williamson County Conservation Foundation Application file 20081204-1)
  Gary Boyd of the Parks Department addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a Participation Agreement for Round Rock Independent School District for property located at 7700 Cornerwood Drive, Austin, TX 78717. (Williamson County Conservation Foundation Application file 20081204-1)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  RRISD Participation Agreement 20081204-1
 
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action on participation in the Central Texas Regional Health Coverage Project.
  The following addressed the Court: 
Ann Kitchen Executive Director of Integrated Care Collaboration (ICC)
Executive Director of Galveston 3-Share Plan Jim Rodriguez
Assistant Director of Williamson County and Cities Health District Bride Roberts
Landy Warren Chair of the Board of St. David’s Medical Center in Round Rock
Executive Director of Williamson County & Cities Health District, Dr. James Morgan
General Counsel Dale Rye
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To remove from the table.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 11:02 A.M. AND RECONVENED AT 11:10 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009.
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action on interlocal agreement with Bluebonnet Trails Mental Health Mental Retardation (MHMR) for Crisis Mobile Outreach Services.
  Mobile Outreach Team Manager Annie Burwell addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve interlocal agreement with Bluebonnet Trails Mental Health Mental Retardation (MHMR) for Crisis Mobile Outreach Services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Interlocal Agreement
 
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action on executing the PetPoint Application Service Provider Agreement for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
  Director of Williamson County Animal Shelter Cheryl Schneider addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve executing the PetPoint Application Service Provider Agreement for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  PetPoint Application Service Provider Agreement
 
             
32. Discuss and take action on Cooke, Fannin, Grayson Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for out of county residential services
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Cooke, Fannin, Grayson Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for out of county residential services
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Cooke Fannin Grayson Interlocal Agreement
 
             
33. Discuss and take action on Rockdale Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for out of county residential services.
  Scott Matthew of Juvenile Services addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Rockdale Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for out of county residential services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Rockdale Residential Services Agreement
 
             
34. Discuss and take action on Bell County Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for out of county residential services.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Bell County Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for out of county residential services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bell County Residential Services Agreement
 
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action on trade in of equipment and Statement of Work for Motorola on the Florence Tower Site.
  Emergency Operations Director John Sneed, Wireless Manager Ron Winch and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve trade in of equipment and Statement of Work for Motorola on the Florence Tower Site.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  List of Equipment on Trade
  Motorola Contract
  Pricing Final Revised
  SOW Wilco Florence Site
 
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action on awarding J.O.C. to Corporate Facilities Management Services, LLC to repair and replace kitchen flooring at WC Jail.
  This item was removed from the agenda.
  Attachments:
  Fax - Flooring Jail
  Davis Ford - Flooring
 
             
37. Consider retiring K-9 Blitz and selling him to handler Deputy Brian Dirner.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve retiring K-9 Blitz and selling him to handler Deputy Brian Dirner.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action on the creation of a county ten year plan.
  Public Information Officer Connie Watson addressed the Court.

No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Citizen Surveys Table
 
             
39. Rescind the action taken on December 23, 2008 for agenda item #11.  A vehicle transfer was authorized from the Sheriff's Department to EMS; this should have authorized the transfer from the Sheriff's Department to HazMat.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 

Motion: To rescind the action taken on December 23, 2008 for agenda item #11. A vehicle transfer was authorized from the Sheriff's Department to EMS; this should have authorized the transfer from the Sheriff's Department to HazMat.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Vehicle Transfer
 
             
40. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of one vehicle from the Sheriff's office to HazMat.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the transfer of one vehicle from the Sheriff's office to HazMat.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Vehicle Transfer
 
             
41. Consider and take action to delegate settlement authority for damage claims in an amount less than $1500 to the County Judge.
  County Attorney Stephen Ackley and General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To delegate settlement authority for damage claims in an amount less than $1500 to the County Judge with County Attorney notifying Commissioners of claims.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
42. Consider awarding bids received for Williams Drive, DB Woods to FM3405, to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, J. C. Evans Construction Co., LP.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To award the lowest and best bid meeting specifications; J. C. Evans Construction Co., LP. for Williams Drive, DB Woods to FM3405.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bid Analysis
  HNTB Recommendation
  KBR Recommendation
  CTSUD LETTER
  Georgetown Approval
  J. C. Evans Bid
 
             
43. Consider authorizing the trade-in of 71 ADA iVotronic DREs electronic voting equipment in exchange for 50 HAVA related electronic voting equipment.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space and Elections Administrator Rick Barron addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the trade-in of 71 ES & S PS-100 electronic pollbooks in exchange for 50 HAVA related electronic voting equipment.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset transfer for voting equipment
 
             
44. Discuss and take appropriate action on LocatePLUS, a law enforcement unlimited usage application and service agreement, for the Constable's Office Precinct #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve LocatePLUS, a law enforcement unlimited usage application and service agreement, for the Constable's Office Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  LocatePLUS Agreement
 
             
45. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding continued reorganization of departments under managers by appointing manager over internal service departments including but not limited to IT, GIS, 911 Addressing, Warehouse/Records Management, Switchboard Operations, and Courier Service.
  ITS Director Jay Schade addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve continued reorganization of departments under managers by appointing manager over internal service departments including but not limited to IT, GIS, 911 Addressing, Warehouse/Records Management, Switchboard Operations, Courier Service and Veterans Services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
46. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-333003 ICE SVC Rev $138,240.00  
  0100-0000-370515 TDH Monitoring Fees $45,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
47. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of funds for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 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 funds for the Sheriff's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0560-001110 Overtime $36,652.50  
  0100-0560-002010 FICA $3,442.50  
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement $4,905.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 12:38 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009. COURT RECONVENED AT 12:39 P.M. AND RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:39 P.M.
             
48. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
49. 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.
             
50. Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
51. 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 2:41 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009.
             
52. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken.
             
53. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
54. Consider and take action of damage claim made by Embarq in the amount of $948.46.
  No action was taken.
             
55. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  No action was taken.
             
56. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
57. Comments from Commissioners.
  Judge Gattis announced that today is Deborah Hunt, the County Tax Assessor/Collector's birthday.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 2:43 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 27th day of January, 2009. 


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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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