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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the minutes of the January 24, 2012 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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01.24.2012 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 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $7,063,833.99 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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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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01.31.2012 Funding Report
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Quick Check Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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The following persons addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Mary Ellen Kersch of Georgetown
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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 line item transfer for JP 2.
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #2:
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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 line item transfer for County Clerk.
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk:
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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 Parks.
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Parks Department:
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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 Constable Pct. 1.
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Constable, Precinct #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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP 4.
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace, 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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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.
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the Precinct #4 Constable's 2011 Racial Profiling Report.
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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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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.
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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 transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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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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Asset Change Form
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Consider accepting a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in honor of Patricia Wright.
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To accept a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in honor of Patricia Wright.
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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 take appropriate action to approve an Agreement for the Sheriff's Dept. with the Texas Dept. of Public Safety for surplus property.
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an Agreement for the Sheriff's Department with the Texas Department of Public Safety for surplus property.
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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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Texas 1033 Surplus Property Agreement
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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.
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the revised final plat of Teravista Section 5 with a revision to Note 9 and the removal of Note 11 on the plat to be recorded.
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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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Revised Final Plat - Teravista 5
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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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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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.
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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd, Eagle Scout Connor Crowe, and Dr. Benjamin Pierce, Professor of Biology at Southwestern University addressed the Court. |
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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.
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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd and Eagle Scout candidate James B. (Trey) Swenson, III addressed the Court. |
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Hear Briefing on Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Projects.
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Executive Director of CTRMA Mike Heiligenstein addressed the Court. |
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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).
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Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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Refunding Analysis
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Ten Year Index History
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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 road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh address the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 12 in the amount of $33,296.12 for U.S. Highway 79 Section 3 (Project No. 10WC817), a Pass-Through Financing Project 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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Change Order 12 for US 79 Section 3
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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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Change Order 37 for US 183
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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.)
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Attorney Charles Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield 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: That Williamson County authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire 1.1059 acres of right-of-way for the construction of Ranch to Market Road 620 from Eugene Oscar Beck and Genell Beck.
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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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Beck Condemnation Resolution for RM 620
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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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Gary Newman of Somerset Hills and Attorney Charles Crossfield of Sheets & Crossfield addressed the Court.
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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 County Judge to execute an Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Somerset Hills Road District #3 and #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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Somerset Hills Amended and Restated Development Agreement
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Discuss and consider approving the call for projects for the FY12 Community Development Block Grant program.
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Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell 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 the call for projects for the FY2012 Community Development Block Grant 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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Attachments: |
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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.
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Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the Court.
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve policy change as it pertains to the Williamson County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to allow for payment of engineering and planning costs of CDBG infrastructure projects.
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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 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.
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Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the Court.
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $30,000.00 to pay for engineering costs for the Thrall waterline improvement project that was funded in FY2011 in the amount of $195,000.00.
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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 take appropriate action on selecting the name of Tracy Chambers Lane for the new road leading to the Emergency Services Operations Center (Pct 3).
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Director of GIS/Addressing Richard Semple, Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, and GIS Analyst Addressing Coordinator Teresa Baker addressed the Court.
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To approve the name of Tracy Chambers Lane for the new road leading to the Emergency Services Operations Center (Precinct #3).
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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 take appropriate action on letters regarding emergency listing of the Jollyville Plateau salamander by the Us Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
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Director of Environmental Programs for the Parks Department Gary Boyd 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 approve sending a letter to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding potential emergency listing of the Jollyville Plateau salamander.
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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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US Fish and Wildlife Service Letter
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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.
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Director of Environmental Programs for the Parks Department Gary Boyd 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 approve the establishment of a hierarchy of actions to come to Commissioners Court from the Williamson County Conservation Foundation.
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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 take appropriate action on setting election dates for 2012. |
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Elections Administrator Rick Barron addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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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.
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Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of February 29, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV; Bid number 12IFB00010.
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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 revenues for January 2012 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 January 2012 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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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 January 2012 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 January 2012 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
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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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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:43 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 31,2012.
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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 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.
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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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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:03 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 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
n) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments. |