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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit: |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1
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Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2
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Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3
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Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4
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Absent:
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Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
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Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioner's Court
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Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
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Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
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Marilyn Cavender, Executive Assistant County Clerk
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the minutes of the December 20, 2011 meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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12.20.2011 CC 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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No action was taken on this item. |
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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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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $6,585,525.01 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, and Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
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Attachments: |
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01.03.2012 Funding Report
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01.03.2012 Wire Transfers
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01.10.2012 Wire Transfers
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01.10.2012 Funding Report
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01.10.2012 Quick Check Report
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12.21.2011 Addendum
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and Greg Windham of Georgetown addressed the Court. |
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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.
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To discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Sheriff.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP 4.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Clerk's Office.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk's Office:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Facilities.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the HazMat office.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Consider appointing Nancy Zenner to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To appoint Nancy Zenner to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board for a term beginning immediately and ending September 30, 2014.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Child Welfare Board
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace #4, December 2011, monthly report in compliance with code of criminal procedure 103.005(b).
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4, December 2011 monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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JP4 December 2011 EOM
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Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for November 2011.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for November 2011.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Treasurers Report November 2011
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Consider approving property tax collections for the month of November 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the property tax collections for the month of November 2011 from the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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110111-113011 GWI-RFM Graph
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110111-113011 GWI-RFM
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of November 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of November 2011 from the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Court Refunds Nov 11
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Discuss and consider correction of clerical error to Page 1 and Page 2 of 2011-2012 Budget Order to correct dates.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the 2011-2012 Budget Order correction of fiscal year 2010-2011 to 2011-2012 in paragraph 1 of page 1 and the correction of Budget Year 2010-2011 to 2011-2012 and holiday date for Martin Luther King Day from Monday, January 12, 2012 to Monday, January 16, 2012, under Holidays on page 2.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Budget Order Clerical Correction
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Consider and take appropriate action regarding ESO Payments for Year 2012.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Emergency Services Organizations' Payments for Year 2012.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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WC ESO Payments 2012
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To acknowledge the Sheriff's Office award to lowest and best bidder Keefe Group for Commissary Services for the Williamson County Jail.
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Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To acknowledge the Sheriff's Office award to the lowest and best bidder, Keefe Group, for Commissary Services for the Williamson County Jail.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Commissary Evaluation
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Asset Change Form
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Consider and take appropriate action on Determination Letter for Benjamin Pierce and Marlene Tyrrell at 1710 CR 262, Georgetown, TX 78633 (WCAD reference ID # R324853) in the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP). Authorize county judge or court's designee to sign Participation Agreement.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Determination Letter for Benjamin Pierce and Marlene Tyrrell at 1710 County Road 262, Georgetown, Texas 78633 (Williamson Central Appraisal District reference ID # R324853) in the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP) and to authorize the County Judge or Court's designee to sign the Participation Agreement.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Determination letter for Pierce and Tyrrell
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Take appropriate action on Determination Letter for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), to enroll in the Williamson County Habitat Conservation Plan.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Determination Letter for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to enroll in the Williamson County Habitat Conservation Plan.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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determination letter signed TxDOT for SH 195
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Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Star Ranch Sec 7 Ph 1A - Pct. 4.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the final plat for Star Ranch Section 7, Phase 1A in Precinct #4.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Star Ranch Sec 7 Ph 1A Final Plat
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Consider accepting a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in memory of Mrs. Shirley Schwertner.
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Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and Mr. Jesse Oliver, father of the deceased, addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To accept a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in memory of Mrs. Shirley Schwertner.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Schwertner Memorial Tree Donation
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Discuss and consider implementing a County Wide Burn Ban.
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Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Westlaw Contracts for Williamson County Law Library.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Westlaw Contracts for the Williamson County Law Library.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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West Law Contract
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructures projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on authorizing Gary Wilson, Williamson County ESOC Project Manager, to issue a Notice to Proceed with Construction Phase Services on the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center to J.T. Vaughn Construction Company, L.L.C.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and Facilities Manager Gary Wilson addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize Project Manager Gary Wilson to issue a Notice to Proceed with Construction Phase Services on the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center (ESOC) to J.T. Vaughn Construction Company, L.L.C.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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NTP
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Regarding Relocation of Water System Improvements with CTSUD for additional waterline costs and improvements on the US 183 project.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Regarding Relocation of Water System Improvements with Chisholm Trail Special Utility District (CTSUD) for additional waterline costs and improvements on the US Highway 183 Project.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Amendment to ILA for Relocation of Water system Improvements
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with TJS Properties, LLC for ROW needed on SH 195. (PARCEL 206).
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with TJS Properties, LLC for right-of-way needed on Parcel 206, State Highway 195.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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TJS Properties Real Estate Contract for SH 195 ROW
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.331 AC) required for the construction of SH 195 Segment 4, and take appropriate action. (Clyde and Martha Thompson).
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Attorney Charles Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: That Williamson County authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire Parcel 103, 0.331 acres, from Clyde and Martha Thompson, required for the construction of State Highway 195, Segment 4.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Thompson Condemnation Resolution - Parcel 103
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.484 acres) required for the construction of SH 195 Segment 4, and take appropriate action. (Clyde and Martha Thompson/ Parcel 102).
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Attorney Charles Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: That Williamson County authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire Parcel 102, 0.484 acres, from Clyde and Martha Thompson, required for the construction of State Highway 195, Segment 4.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Thompson Condemnation Resolution - Parcel 102
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (13.11 acres and 1.28 acres) required for the construction of Ronald Reagan IV, and take appropriate action. (Andres/Whitis).
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Attorney Charles Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: That Williamson County authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire Parcel 8, 13.11 and 1.28 acres, from Norma Andres and Katy Neil Andres Whitis and Kathy Neil Andres Whitis, Trustee of the Testamentary Trust of Marvin August Andres for Richard Lee Andres, required for the construction of Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Phase IV.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Andres Whitis Condemnation Resolution - Parcel 8
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of Dietz & Jarrard, P.C. to represent Williamson County in relation to Cause No. 04-961-C277; Pupko v. Williamson County et al., Landfill Permit Matters and review, revision and legal advice regarding the Williamson County Landfill Operation Agreement; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the employment of the law firm of Dietz & Jarrard, P.C. to represent Williamson County in relation to Cause No. 04-961-C277; Pupko v. Williamson County et al., Landfill Permit Matters and review, revision and legal advice regarding the Williamson County Landfill Operation Agreement; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Dietz Attorney Engagement Agreement
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Discuss and consider taking appropriate action on entering into an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with The Ranch at Cypress Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1.
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Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with The Ranch at Cypress Creek Municipal Utility District #1.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Ranch at Cypress Creek MUD No 1 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding appointment of 1 Alternate Committee Member to represent Williamson County as a participating employer in the Central Texas Deferred Compensation Plan.
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Public Information Officer Connie Watson addressed the Court. This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Jeff Austin - Letter of Intent
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Agreement with Lonestar Circle of Care for the Mental Health Grant Program Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
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Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2, addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Agreement with Lone Star Circle of Care for the Mental Health Grant Program Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Lone Star Circle of Care Mental Health Services Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Agreement with Samaritan Health Ministries for participation in the Uninsured Healthcare Program.
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Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2, addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Agreement with Samaritan Health Ministries for participation in the Uninsured Healthcare Program.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Samaritan Health Ministries Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Williamson County's FY 2012 - 2014 Community Plan for the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG).
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The following persons addressed the Court:
Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2
Wanda Ivicic, Victim Assistance Coordinator, District Attorney's Office
Doyle (Dee) Hobbs, Assistant County Attorney
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Williamson County's FY 2012 - 2014 Community Plan for the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) as submitted and including the changes noted in the attachment.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Williamson County Community Plan 2012 2014
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Discuss and take appropriate action authorizing the transmittal of comments by the Commissioners Court to the Texas Department of Transportation on the proposed environmental streamlining rules called for in Senate Bills 548 and 1420 and House bill 630.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the transmittal of comments by the Commissioners Court to the Texas Department of Transportation on the proposed environmental streamlining rules called for in Senate Bills 548 and 1420 and House Bill 630.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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TxDOT Letter
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Discuss and approve a financial contribution to the Clean Air Force of Central Texas for FY 2012.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a financial contribution of $20,000.00 to the Clean Air Force of Central Texas for FY 2012.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Clean Air Force Invoice
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Clean Air Force letter
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a Professional Services Agreement between Williamson County and BWM Group, LP for landscape architectural and design of the Williamson County Animal Shelter Dog Run, Trail and Memorial Plaza.
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Director of the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Cheryl Schneider addressed the Court.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a Professional Services Agreement between Williamson County and BWM Group, LP for landscape architecture and design of the Williamson County Animal Shelter Dog Run, Trail and Memorial Plaza.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Animal Shelter Dog Run PSA
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Discuss and consider approving the Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and Montgomery County Hospital District.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the Montgomery County Hospital District.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Montgomery County Hospital District Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement
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Consider approving additional Services for Janitorial Services bid # 12WCP2003.
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Purchasing Director Bob Space and Facilities Director Gary Wilson addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve additional Services for Janitorial Services; bid # 12WCP2003.
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Spotless Cleaning Addendum
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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 December 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for December 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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 December 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for December 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office:
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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 use of funds for the Sheriff's Office:
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare 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:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:35 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012.
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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 project.
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.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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 |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:15 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on economic development matters. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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 |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To decline the Plaintiff's settlement offer in the suit Aguilar v. Williamson County, et al.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments. |
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Financial Planning Workshop - Parks and Trails Development
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The following persons addressed the Court:
Parks and Recreation Director Randy Bell
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh |