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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
JANUARY 4, 2011

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:43 A.M. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011, 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:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor Commissioners' Court
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the minutes of the last regular meeting and Special Session on December 29, 2010.
 
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:
  12.14.2010 CC Minutes
  12.29.2010 CC SS
 
             
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 Baker addressed the Court.

Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice for San Gabriel Parkway. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $10,159,063.77 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 with typing error correction on January 4th Funding Report .
 
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:
  01.04.2011 Addendum
  01.04.2011 Funding Report
  01.04.2011 Quick Check Report
  01.04.2011 Wire Transfers
  12.21.2010 Addendum
  12.21.2010 Funding Report
  12.21.2010 Wire Transfers
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  There were no citizen comments.
             
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 - 20)
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for CCL #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Court at Law Precinct #3:
From 0100-0428-001100 CCL#3/Salary $1,640.64  
To 0100-0428-004010 CCL#3/Visiting Judge $753.51  
To 0100-0428-001107 CCL#3/Temp Labor $887.13
 
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. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for Road & Bridge.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road & Bridge:
From 0200-0210-000777 Capital Projects $2,059.20  
To 0200-0210-004211 Telephone Service $2,059.20
 
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. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP 4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4:
From 0100-0454-001100 Salaries $3,452.80  
To 0100-0454-001107 Temp Labor $3,452.80  

 
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
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Human Resources.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Human Resources:
From 0100-0402-004544 Repairs to Office Equipment $200.00  
From 0100-0402-004999 Miscellaneous $38.55  
To 0100-0402-004231 Travel $238.55
 
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
             
9. Discuss and approve a line item transfer for EMS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (with change from 382 square feet to 384):
From 0100-0540-004410 Bond Premiums $7,776.00  
To 0100-0540-004610 Rent $7,776.00
 
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
             
10. Consider approving the renewal agreement for investment advisory services by and between Williamson County, Texas and First Southwest Asset Management, Inc.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the renewal agreement for investment advisory services by and between Williamson County, Texas and First Southwest Asset Management, Inc.
 
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:
  2010 Investment Policy
  First Southwest Asset Management Investment Advisory Agreement
 
             
11. Consider adopting an amendment to the Williamson County Investment policy with a change to the date and Section VIII.1 Investment Types, Authorized Investments, number 3, item 2 which states: has a dollar-weighted average stated maturity of 60 days or less.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To adopt an amendment to the Williamson County Investment policy with a change to the date and Section VIII.1 Investment Types, Authorized Investments, number 3, item 2 which states: has a dollar-weighted average stated maturity of 60 days or less.
 
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:
  2010 Investment Policy
 
             
12. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for November 2010.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To accept the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for November 2010.
 
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:
  Treasurers Report.November 2010
 
             
13. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of November 2010 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of November 2010 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:
  110110-113010 GWI-RFM
 
             
14. Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500 for the month of November 2010 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500 for the month of November 2010 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 Nov 2010
 
             
15. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation/destruction and the trade-in of 4 miscellaneous ambulances for 4 new Wheeled Coach Ford F 450 Type I Ambulances.  (Complete list filed with official minutes)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation/destruction and the trade-in of 4 miscellaneous ambulances for 4 new Wheeled Coach Ford F 450 Type I Ambulances. (Complete list filed with official minutes)
 
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 Transfers
  Asset Transfers
 
             
16. Consider appointing Thomas E. Nanninga to serve on the ESD #2 Board to serve a two year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2011 and ending Dec. 31, 2013 for the position formerly held by Gwen King.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To appoint Thomas E. Nanninga to serve on the Emergency Services District #2 Board to serve a two year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2011 and ending Dec. 31, 2013 for the position formerly held by Gwen King.
 
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:
  Thomas Naninga
 
             
17. Consider renaming a portion of CR 313 near Jarrell to Hugh Smith Lane. Starting at CR 312 and ending at the intersection with the 800 block of CR 313.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve renaming a portion of CR 313 near Jarrell to Hugh Smith Lane. Starting at CR 312 and ending at the intersection with the 800 block of CR 313.
 
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
             
18. Consider approving the request for the Williamson County Human Resource Department to administer over the Williamson County CSCD Wellness Program.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the request for the Williamson County Human Resource Department to administer over the Williamson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department Wellness Program.
 
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:
  CSCD 2010-11 Wellness Prog
 
             
19. Discuss and considering approving a $100 memorial tree dedication for Mrs. Marjorie Daniels.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a $100 memorial tree dedication for Mrs. Marjorie Daniels.
 
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
             
20. Discuss and consider preliminary plat of Liberty Hilltop, Pct. #2.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the preliminary plat of Liberty Hilltop, Pct. #2.
 
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:
  Projects Liberty Hilltop
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
21. Consider approving Official Bond and Oath of newly sworn Elected Officials of Williamson County, Texas and accept any affidavits from newly sworn Elected Officials.
  County Clerk Nancy Rister addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Moiton: 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 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Cynthia Long - Bond
  Cynthia Long - Oath of Office
  Dain Johnson - Bond
  Dain Johnson - Oath of Office
  Dan Gattis - Bond
  Dan Gattis - Oath of Office
  Doug Arnold - Oath of Office
  Edna Staudt - Bond
  Edna Staudt - Oath of Office
  Joe Baker - Bond
  Joe Baker - Oath of Office
  John McMaster Bond
  John McMaster - Oath of Office
  Judy Schier Hobbs - Bond
  Judy Schier Hobbs - Oath of Office
  Lisa David - Bond
  Lisa David - Oath of Office
  Nancy E Rister - Bond
  Nancy E Rister - Oath of Office
  Ron Morrison - Bond
  Ron Morrison - Oath of Office
  Steve Benton - Bond
  Steve Benton - Oath of Office
  Suzanne Brooks - Oath of Office
  Tim Wright Bond
  Tim Wright - Oath of Office
  Vivian Wood - Bond
  Vivian Wood - Oath of Office
 
             
22. Consider noting in the minutes the hiring of employees from newly sworn Elected Officials of Williamson County, Texas.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To note in the minutes the hiring of employees from newly sworn Elected Officials of Williamson County, Texas.
 
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:
  Dain Johnson - Application to Employ Personnel
  Burt Carnes - Application to Employ Personnel
  Cynthia Long - Application to Employ Personnel
  Dan Gattis - Application to Employ Personnel
  Doug Arnold - Application to Employ Personnel
  Edna Staudt - Application to Employ Personnel
  Joe Baker - Application to Employ Personnel
  John McMaster - Application to Employ Personnel
  Judy Schier Hobbs - Application to Employ Personnel
  Ken Anderson - Application to Employ Personnel
  Lisa David - Application to Employ Personnel
  Nancy E Rister - Application to Employ Personnel
  Ron Morrison - Application to Employ Personnel
  Steve Benton - Application to Employ Personnel
  Suzanne Brooks - Application to Employ Personnel
  Tim Wright - Application to Employ Personnel
  Vivian Wood - Application to Employ Personnel
 
             
23. To note in the minutes and acknowledge receipt of the 13th consecutive Five Star Vital Registration Award by the County Clerk's office by the State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit of the Texas Department of Health.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To note in the minutes and acknowledge receipt of the 13th consecutive Five Star Vital Registration Award by the County Clerk's office by the State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit of the Texas Department of Health.
 
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:
  County Clerk 5 Star Award
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  No action was taken.
             
25. Discuss and consider approving Halff Associates, Inc. Supplemental #3 to their 2nd Street in Taylor (old BUS79) Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for the execution of Work Authorization #8 for roadway improvements construction phase services.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Halff Associates, Inc. Supplemental #3 to the 2nd Street in Taylor (old BUS79) Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for the execution of Work Authorization #8 for roadway improvements construction phase 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:
  Halff Supplemental 3 to 2nd Street PSA
 
             
26. Discuss and consider final plat approval for Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Section 4B-1.  (Pct. #3)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the final plat for Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Section 4B-1. (Pct. #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:
  Parkside at Mayfield
  Parkside at Mayfield 2
 
             
27. Discuss and consider final plat approval for Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Section 4B-2.  (Pct. #3)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the final plat for Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Section 4B-2. (Pct. #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:
  Parkside at Mayfield - 3
  Parkside at Mayfield - 4
 
             
28. Consider authorizing the project transfer request recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager for the following transfer amounts: $1,000,000.00 from Williams Drive (P183) to SH 195 (P149) and $6,500,000.00 allocated to Right of Way (P180) from Ronald Reagan Phase III (P211) $1,000,000.00, FM 1431 (P186) $1,500,000.00, CR 176 (P173) $1,000,000.00 and Chandler Road Ph3A/3B (P175) $3,000,000.00.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the project transfer request recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager for the following transfer amounts: $1,000,000.00 from Williams Drive (P183) to SH 195 (P149) and $6,500,000.00 allocated to Right of Way (P180) from Ronald Reagan Phase III (P211) $1,000,000.00, FM 1431 (P186) $1,500,000.00, CR 176 (P173) $1,000,000.00 and Chandler Road Ph3A/3B (P175) $3,000,000.00.
 
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
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to sign real estate contracts for right-of-way dedication for the extension of Lakeline Boulevard.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the County Judge to sign real estate contracts for right-of-way dedication for the extension of Lakeline Boulevard.
 
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:
  ROW Dedication Heierman
  ROW Dedication Kennedy
  ROW Dedication MHWS
  ROW Dedication Spring and Summer Joint Venture
 
             
30. Consider approving a Burn Ban Order prohibiting outdoor burning in the unincorporated area of Williamson County for up to Ninety (90) days.
  The following addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed
Commissioners' Court Legal Advisor Hal Hawes
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a Burn Ban Order prohibiting outdoor burning in the unincorporated area of Williamson County for up to Sixty (60) days to be re-evaluated if it rains.
 
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:
  Burn Ban
 
             
31. Consider approving the appointment to the Williamson County Bail Bond Board.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To appoint Doug Arnold, Judge of County Court at Law #3 to be the designee for the County Court at Law member of the Williamson County Bail Bond 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
             
32. Discuss and take possible action regarding approval of a resolution in support of the Upper Brushy Creek WCID Flood Protection Planning grant application to the Texas Water Development Board.
  Vice President Upper Brushy Creek Water Control & Improvemtnt District Larry Quick addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution in support of the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District Flood Protection Planning grant application to the Texas Water Development 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
  Attachments:
  Upper Brushy Creek Resolution
  2011 Action Plan
  County Letter of Support
 
             
33. Discuss and take appropriate action on agreement for document management software and services pilot.
  Senior Director Technology Services Jay Schade addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an agreement for document management software license and services pilot, starting with HR and Purchasing, adding other departments as funding allows.
 
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:
  MCCi Document Management Agreement
 
             
34. Discuss and consider approving Targeted Cat Free-Roaming Spay/Neuter grant agreement between PetSmart Charities and 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 targeted Cat Free-Roaming Spay/Neuter grant agreement between PetSmart Charities and 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:
  Spay_Neuter Grant Statement
  Spay_neuter Grant Letter
  PetSmart Spay _Neuter Grant Agreement
 
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action on granting permission for WBCO to apply for $60,000 in funds from the state for homlessness prevention assistance.
  Executive Director of Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities Andrew Shell addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To grant permission for Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities to apply for $60,000 in funds from the state for homlessness prevention assistance and authorize the County Judge to sign forms.
 
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:
  WBCO Emergency Solutions Grant Certification
 
             
36. Discuss and take action on a request by John Noren to extend that certain Farm Lease between Williamson County and John Noren for the lease of land adjacent to the Williamson County Landfill.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a request by John Noren to extend that certain Farm Lease between Williamson County and John Noren for the lease of land adjacent to the Williamson County Landfill.
 
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:
  Extension Request - Noren
  Noren Farm Lease Extension
 
             
37. Discuss and take action on a request by Dennis Johnson, Nadine Johnson and Jerry W. Roznovak to extend that certain Farm Lease between Williamson County and Dennis Johnson, Nadine Johnson and Jerry W. Roznovak for the lease of land adjacent to the Williamson County Landfill.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a request by Dennis Johnson, Nadine Johnson and Jerry W. Roznovak to extend that certain Farm Lease between Williamson County and Dennis Johnson, Nadine Johnson and Jerry W. Roznovak for the lease of land adjacent to the Williamson County Landfill.
 
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:
  Johnson Roznovak Farm Lease Extension
 
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action on an amendment to a lease between Carquest and Williamson County regarding the property located at 909 Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626.
 

Commissioners' Court Legal Advisor Hal Hawes addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an amendment to a lease between Carquest and Williamson County regarding the property located at 909 Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626.
 
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:
  Carquest Lease Extension Agreement
 
             
39. Consider approval of an amendment to the 9-1-1 database interlocal agreement with CAPCOG.
  Director of GIS/Addressing Richard Semple addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an amendment to the 9-1-1 database interlocal agreement with Capital Area Council of Governments.
 
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:
  CAPCOG Amended Interlocal Agreement
  Letter
 
             
40. Consider and take appropriate action on a 2009 Sub-Recipient Agreement between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the County in relation to the Homeland Security Grant Program.
 

The following addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed
Director of EMS Kenny Schnell

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a 2009 Sub-Recipient Agreement between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the County in relation to the Homeland Security Grant Program.
 
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:
  Homeland Security DPS Sub-Recipient Agreement
 
             
41. County acceptance of Court awarded forfeiture of 2004 Cadillac Escalade for Sheriff's Office.
  This item was removed from the Agenda.
             
42. Discuss Williamson County's Legislative request letter for 2011.
  No action was taken.
  Attachments:
  Possible Legislative Requests 2011
 
             
43. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of January 25, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for crack sealing services for URS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of January 25, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for crack sealing services for URS.
 
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
             
44. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of February 10, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. CST in the Purchasing Department to receive qualifications for Construction Manager-at-Risk for Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center, RFQ# 11WCRFQ1004.
  This item was removed from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  ESOC RFQ
 
             
45. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS donation.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for an Emergency Medical Services donation:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-000-367401 EMS Donation $50.00
 
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
             
46. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of EMS donation.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 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 Emergency Medical Services donation:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0540-003670 Use of Donation $50.00
 
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 for unspent 2010 donation dollars for the EMS Department.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for unspent 2010 donation dollars for the Emergency Medical Services Department:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0540-003670 Use of Donations $893.73  

 
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
             
48. 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 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 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  
  0100-0000-370515 TDH Monitoring Fees $12,000.00
 
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
             
49. 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 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 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 $9,114.00  
  0100-0560-002010 FICA $918.00  
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement $1,368.00  
  0100 0560 002050 Workers Comp $600.00
 
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
             
50. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for December 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for December 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-341220 Vol Duty Revenue, SO $16,369.34  
  0100-0000-341240 Extra Duty Revenue, SO $4,4231.32  
  0100-0000-341221 Vol Duty Revenue, Const 1 $1,924.31  
  0100-0000-341222 Vol Duty Revenue, Const 2 $1,921.14  
  0100-0000-341224 Vol Duty Revenue, Const 4 $1,926.32  
  0100-0000-341226 Vol Duty Revenue, Juv Serv $312.60
 
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
             
51. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for December 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for December 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0551-001118 Extra Duty Payroll $1,551.24  
  0100-0551-002010 FICA $118.67  
  0100-0551-002020 Retirement $176.84  
  0100-0551-002050 Worker's Comp $77.56  
  0100-0552-001118 Extra Duty Payroll $1,548.68  
  0100-0552-002010 FICA $118.47  
  0100-0552-002020 Retirement $176.55  
  0100-0552-002050 Worker's Comp $77.43  
  0100-0554-001117 Vol Duty Payroll $1,710.00  
  0100-0554-002010 FICA $130.82  
  0100-0554-002050 Worker's Comp $85.50  
  0100-0560-001117 Vol Duty Payroll $12,336.11  
  0100-0560-001118 Extra Duty Payroll $35,656.04  
  0100-0560-002010 FICA $3,671.40  
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement $4,064.79  
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp $2,399.61  
  0100-0570-001117 Vol Duty Payroll $2,195.04  
  0100-0570-002010 FICA $167.92  
  0100-0570-002050 Worker's Comp $109.75  
  0100-0576-001117 Vol Duty Payroll $277.50  
  0100-0576-002010 FICA $21.23  
  0100-0576-002050 Worker's Comp $13.88  

 
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
             
52. Discuss and take appropriate action on a lease agreement between Williamson County and St. David's Healthcare Partnership, LLP for EMS ambulance and personnel space at the Georgetown Hospital.
  This item was removed from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Georgetown Hospital Lease Agreement
 
             
53. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of Sheets and Crossfield to represent Williamson County, Texas, in relation to Cause No. 10-1166-C277; GTE Southwest Incorporated d/b/a Verizon Southwest v. Williamson County; In the District Court of Williamson County Texas, 277th District Court; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personnel or professional services.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve employment of the law firm of Sheets and Crossfield to represent Williamson County, Texas, in relation to Cause No. 10-1166-C277; GTE Southwest Incorporated d/b/a Verizon Southwest v. Williamson County; In the District Court of Williamson County Texas, 277th District Court; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personnel or professional 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
             
54. Discuss and take appropriate action on a lease agreement between Williamson County and St. David's Healthcare Partnership, LLP for EMS ambulance and personnel space at the Georgetown Hospital.
  Director of EMS Kenny Schnell addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a lease agreement between Williamson County and St. David's Healthcare Partnership, LLP for EMS ambulance and personnel space at the Georgetown Hospital.
 
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:
  St Davids Healthcare Partnership Lease Agreement
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:34 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011.
             
55. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:

a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
e) Cause No. 1:10-cv-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Cause No. 1:10-cv-905; Kimberly Lee & Sharon McGuyer v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Employment related matters.
h) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

             
56. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:

a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
e) Cause No. 1:10-cv-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Cause No. 1:10-cv-905; Kimberly Lee & Sharon McGuyer v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Employment related matters.
h) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
57. Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)

1. Proposed or potential purchase of lease of property by the County:

a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for RM 2338 Phase II.

b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35.

c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 183 Extension from 1,000 feet South of San Gabriel to 1,000 feet North of SH 29.

d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.

e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.

f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.

g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.

h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on SH 29 at CR 266.

i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Haybarn Lane.

j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway.

k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.

l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Great Oaks extension.

m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass.

n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pearson and Neenah.

o) Discuss proposed Northwoods Road District.

p) Discuss conveyance of University Boulevard right-of-way.

q) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from East of Hutto to CR 402.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:54 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011.
             
58. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
 

No action was taken.

             
59. Comments from Commissioners.
  Judge Gattis commented that the Swearing In Ceremony last Saturday of Elected Officials went very well and had a good turn out.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:55 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 11th day of January, 2011.



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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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