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The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items: |
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments 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.
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Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and 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 – 14 )
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Discuss and consider approving a lineitem transfer for JP 2 Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Clerk Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Parks Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. 1 Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP 4. Click to View |
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As per articles 2.133 and 2.134 of the Code of Criminal Procedure I am attaching a copy of the Precinct 4 Constables 2011 Racial profiling report for your approval. Click to View |
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2011-1 Racial Prof
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in. Click to View |
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Asset Change Form
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Consider accepting a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in honor of Patricia Wright Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action to approve an Agreement for the Sheriff's Dept. with the Texas Dept. of Public Safety for surplus property. Click to View |
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Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program Application Letter
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Discuss and consider approving Teravista Section 5 with a revision to note 9 & and the removal of note 11 on the plat to be recorded. Click to View |
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Revised Final Plat - Teravista 5
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Recognition of Michael J. Fox III, Director of Fleet Service Division, for his service of over 18 years to Williamson County. Click to View |
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Hear presentation from and recognize Eagle Scout Connor Crowe for his Eagle Scout project work on rechannelling the spring flow in Twin Springs Preserve and for his Hornaday Award project of restoring Georgetown salamander habitat at Twin Springs. Click to View |
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Hear presentation from and recognize Eagle Scout candidate James B. (Trey) Swenson, III, for his Eagle Scout project work on a pedestrian crossing gate tying the County's Twin Springs Preserve hiking loop path to the US Army Corps of Engineers Goodwater Trail around Lake Georgetown. Click to View |
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Hear Briefing on Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Projects. Click to View |
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Hear presentation and take possible action in regards to Refunding Opportunities for Debt Service by Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance (Financial Advisor to the County). Click to View |
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructures projects and issues update Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Consider approving Change Order No. 12 in the amount of $33,296.12 for US 79 Section 3 (Project No. 10WC817), a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Four. Click to View |
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US 79 Sec 3 CO 12
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Consider approving Change Order No. 37 in the amount of $23,117.24 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two. Click to View |
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US 183 CO 37
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.1059 acres) required for the construction of RM 620, and take appropriate action. (Eugene and Genell Beck.) Click to View |
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BECK Resolution for Condemnation
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Authorize the County Judge to execute an AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT with
SOMERSET HILLS ROAD DISTRICT NOS. 3 AND 4.
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Amended Development Agreement
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Discuss and consider approving the call for projects for the FY12 Community Development Block Grant program. Click to View |
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CDBG program guidelines
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CDBG application instructions
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CDBG application
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CDBG SS application instructions
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CDBG SS application
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Discuss and consider policy change as it pertains to the Williamson County Community Development Block Grant program to allow for payment of engineering and planning costs of CDBG projects. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider reallocating CDBG funds in the amount of $30,000 to pay for engineering costs for the Thrall waterline improvement project that was funded in FY11 in the amount of $195,000. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on selecting the name of Tracy Chambers Lane for the new road leading to the Emergency Services Operations Center (Pct 3). Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on letters regarding emergency listing of the Jollyville Plateau salamander by the Us Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Click to View |
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Court letter to FWS 1-31-12
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Response to SOS CBD on NOI
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SOS Petition - FWS response
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JP petition news release
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Discuss and take appropriate action on establishing a hierarchy of actions to come to Commissioners Court from the Williamson County Conservation Foundation. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on setting election dates for 2012. |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of February 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Ronald Reagan Blvd. North, Phase IV, Bid number 12IFB00010. Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for January 2012 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty: Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for January 2012 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay: Click to View |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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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 or lease of property by the County:
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35.
b) 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.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 projects.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H. Click to View |
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Discuss and deliberate economic development matters pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), including the following:
a) “Project Apollo”
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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) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) 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
e) Civil Action 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) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
h) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Employment related matters.
j) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
k) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
l) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
m) Simmons Claim
n) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on economic development matters. |
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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) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) 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
e) Civil Action 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) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
h) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Employment related matters.
j) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
k) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
l) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
m) Simmons Claim
n) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2012 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |