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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JANUARY 24, 2012

STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:35 A.M. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012, 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  
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioner's Court
Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the minutes of the January 17, 2012 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  01.17.2012 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
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.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court. Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of three invoices for San Gabriel Parkway (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,801,266.42 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.
 
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:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit Birkman
  Funding Report 01.24.2011
  Quick Check Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  The following persons addressed the Court:
Kurt Johnson, Sr. of Austin in Travis County
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
             
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)
             
5. Discuss and take appropriate action on line item transfer for the District Clerks Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Clerk's Office:
From: 0100-0450-001102 Part Time Salaries $ 400.00    
To: 0100-0450-001107 Temporary Salaries $ 400.00  
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for CCL#2.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Court at Law (CCL) #2:
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $7,870.29    
To 0100-0427-004010 CCL#2/Visiting Judges $7,870.29
 
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 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4:
From 0100-0454-001100 Salaries $337.68    
To 0100-0454-001107 Temp Labor $337.68
 
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 approve a line item transfer to distribute evenly the PT money into two PT line items.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer to distribute evenly the Part Time (PT) money into two PT line items for the County Clerk's Office:
From 0385-0385-001103 PT over 30 hours $2,007.00    
To 0385-0385-001102 PT 20 hours $2,007.00
 
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
             
9. Discuss and consider acknowlegment of Certificate of Completion of 2011 Continuing Education requirements for County Clerk.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To acknowledge the Certificate of Completion of 2011 Continuing Education requirements for the County Clerk.
 
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:
  CE Completion 2011
 
             
10. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of December 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of December 2011 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:
  120111-123111 GWI-RFM Graph
  120111-123111 GWI-RFM
 
             
11. Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of December 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of December 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Court Refunds Dec 11
 
             
12. Consider reappointing Pat Herff, Sara Naylor, Vanessa Nothnagel and Celia Ortiz to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board, for 3 more years, and to coincide with the county's fiscal year, to end on Sept. 30, 2014.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To reappoint Pat Herff, Sara Naylor, Vanessa Nothnagel and Celia Ortiz to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board for 3 more years; the terms to end on September 30, 2014, to coincide with the County's fiscal year.
 
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
             
13. Discuss and take action on the appointment of Mary Winnann Ewing to the Williamson County Historical Commission. She will serve out the unexpired term of Yvonne Peeters through December 31st of 2012
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the appointment of Mary Winnann Ewing to the Williamson County Historical Commission through December 31,2012 to serve out the unexpired term of Yvonne Beever and correct Ms. Beever's name, which was mispelled in the Agenda Item.
 
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:
  MaryEwing
 
             
14. Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Teravista Sec 5 subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the final plat for Teravista Section 5 subdivision, Precinct #3 .
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Teravista Sec 5 Final Plat
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
15. Discuss and consider implementing a County Wide Burn Ban.
  Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
16. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken.
             
17. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court and invited the public to the groundbreaking for the County's Emergency Operations Center, 2100 Southeast Inner Loop, on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. No action was taken.
             
18. Consider approving Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $18,952.50 for RM 2338 Phase 2, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Three. 
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order #8 in the amount of $18,952.50 for Ranch-to-Market (RM) 2338 Phase 2, a Pass-Through Financing Project in Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 8 for RM 2338 Phase 2
 
             
19. Consider approving Change Order No. 35 in the amount of $998.21 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order #35 in the amount of $998.21 for U.S. Highway 183, a Pass-Through Financing Project in Precinct #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:
  Change Order 35 for US 183
 
             
20. Consider approving Change Order No. 36 in the amount of $966.06 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order #36 in the amount of $966.06 for U. S. Highway 183, a Pass-Through Financing Project in Precinct #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:
  Change Order 36 for US 183
 
             
21. Consider authorization the 2006 Road Bond transfer request recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: $450,000.00 from Westinghouse Road (P157) to CR 111 Extension (P249), $500,000.00 from CR 170 (P213) to Chandler 3A (P247), $2,800,000.00 to allocate from FM 1460 (P195) to US 79 2nd Street (P244) $2,500,000.00, CR 119 (P214) $150,000.00, and CR 101 (P216) $150,000.00. Transfer request to move $8,200,000.00 from 2006 Road Bond Unallocated funds (P156) to RM 620 Improvements (P167) $5,000,000.00, CR 110 Improvements (P253) $1,700,000.00, and Lakeline Extension (P170) $1,500,000.00. Transfer request to move $200,000.00 from CR 269 (P189), $500,000.00 from CR 179 (P124), and $500,000.00 from San Gabriel Parkway (P168) to Liberty Hill Left Turn Lane (P246). Transfer request to move $300,000.00 from Safety and Mobility (P177) to US 183/RM 1869 (P250) $100,000.00, Inner Loop Left Turn Lanes (P251) $100,000.00, and Lakeline Boulevard/US 183 (P252). Transfer request to move $500,000.00 from O'Connor Interchange (P197) to O'Connor Boulevard (P127).
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the 2006 Road Bond transfer request recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, including: $450,000.00 from Westinghouse Road (Parcel 157) to County Road (CR) 111 Extension (Parcel 249), $500,000.00 from CR 170 (Parcel 213) to Chandler 3A (Parcel 247), $2,800,000.00 from Farm-to-Market (FM) 1460 (Parcel 195) to U.S. Highway 79 (2nd Street) (Parcel 244) $2,500,000.00, CR 119 (Parcel 214) $150,000.00 and CR 101 (Parcel 216) $150,000.00; a transfer request to move $8,200,000.00 from 2006 Road Bond Unallocated funds (Parcel 156) to Ranch-to-Market (RM) 620 Improvements (Parcel 167) $5,000,000.00, CR 110 Improvements (Parcel 253) $1,700,000.00 and Lakeline Extension (Parcel 170) $1,500,000.00;  a transfer request to move $200,000.00 from CR 269 (Parcel 189), $500,000.00 from CR 179 (Parcel 124) and $500,000.00 from San Gabriel Parkway (Parcel 168) to Liberty Hill Left Turn Lane (Parcel 246); a transfer request to move $300,000.00 from Safety and Mobility (Parcel 177) to U. S. 183/RM 1869 (Parcel 250) $100,000.00, Inner Loop Left Turn Lanes (Parcel 251) $100,000.00 and Lakeline Boulevard/U. S. 183 (Parcel 252) $100,000.00; and a transfer request to move $500,000.00 from O'Connor Interchange (Parcel 197) to O'Connor Boulevard (Parcel 127).
 
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:
  1242012 2006 Road Bond
 
             
22. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with GRAE Round Rock, LTD for ROW needed on CR 170. (PARCELS 1 & 2)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with GRAE Round Rock, LTD for right-of-way needed on County Road 170 (Parcels 1 & 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:
  GRAE Round Rock Real Estate Contract
 
             
23. Consider approving Techshare Resource Sharing Addendum Common Integrated Justice System (CIJS) court Administration System and End User License Agreement and Professional Services Agreement.
  Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade and District Clerk Lisa David addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve Techshare Resource Sharing Addendum Common Integrated Justice System (CIJS) Court Administration System and End User License Agreement and Professional Services Agreement for the District Clerk's Office.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Tyler Technologies Techshare
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding SunGard Public Sector as a sole source provider to the County for OSSI brand software and related services (development, training, implementation).
  Director of GIS/Addressing Richard Semple addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve SunGard Public Sector as a sole-source provider to the County for OSSI brand software and related development, training and implementation 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:
  SunGard Affadavit
 
             
25. Discuss and take action on adopting a resolution requesting the Williamson County Appraisal District to conduct a reappraisal of Property Damaged in a Natural Disaster Area-Wildfires in Leander, Tx.
  Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To adopt a resolution requesting the Williamson County Appraisal District to conduct a reappraisal of Property Damaged in a Natural Disaster Area - Wildfires in Leander, 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:
  Properties Affected by Leander Wildfires
  Re-Appraisal of Disaster Declared Property Resolution
 
             
26. Considering approving an agreement with Fugro Consultants Inc. for material testing in the construction of the Emergency Services Operations Center and the exemption of those services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an agreement with Fugro Consultants, Incorporated for material testing in the construction of the Emergency Services Operations Center 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, with the added stipulation that reimbursement for mileage be the rate authorized by the Internal Revenue Service. 
 
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:
  Furgo Consultants Agreement for Emergency Services Operations Center
 
             
27. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of February 22, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for University Blvd. Improvements, bid number 12IFB00008.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of February 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for University Boulevard improvements; bid number 12IFB00008
 
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:
  Univ Blvd Imprve
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:01 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:02 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 10:02 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 10:03 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:09 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012.
             
28. 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
29. 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”
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
30. 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
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:50 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012.
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action on economic development matters.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
33. 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
  No action was taken on this item.
             
34. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
             
35. Financial Planning Workshop - New Road Construction
  The following persons addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh
Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies
  Attachments:
  Road Bond Program Update
  Wilco cash Flow 01-23-12 Appendix A
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:50 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 31st day of January, 2012. 

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

By: Black Wehling, Deputy

    

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