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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2013
 


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 8:10 A.M. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
 
Present:
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  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the December 18, 2012 and December 27, 2012 meetings. 
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  12.18.2012 CC Minutes
  12.27.2012 CC SS Real Estate Contract
 
             
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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $6,678,953.60 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:
  01.02.2013 Addendum
  01.02.2013 Funding Report
  01.02.2013 Quick Check Request
  01.02.2013 Wire Transfer
  01082013 Wire Transfer
  20130108 Wire Transfer
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

There were no comments.

             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the Court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 5 - 21 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Treasurer's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Treasurer's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $20,619.04
To 0100-0497-004300 Treasurer/Courier Service $20,619.04
 
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 multiple departments' vehicle insurance line item.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for multiple departments' vehicle insurance:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $3,138.90
To 0100-0572-004414 CSCD/Vehicle Ins $1,054.70
To 0100-0554-004414 Constable #4/Vehicle Ins $   352.70
To 0100-0440-004414 DA/Vehicle Ins $   210.70
To 0100-0542-004414 HazMat/Vehicle Ins $   306.70
To 0100-0630-004414 Health District/Vehicle Ins $   116.70
To 0100-0576-004414 Juvenile Svcs/Vehicle Ins $   798.70
To 0100-0510-004414 Parks/Vehicle Ins $   298.70
 
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 Commissioner Pct. 3 Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Commissioner Precinct #3 Office, with a correction of the "To" account number from 010100-0213-004999 to 0100-0213-004999 and "From" account number from 010100-0213-003010 to 0100-0213-003010:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0213-004999 Miscellaneous $149.99
To 0100-0213-003010 Computer Equipment<5k $149.99
 
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 take appropriate action regarding correction of prior service credit granted for employees of County Attorney’s office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the correction of prior service credit granted for employees of the County Attorney’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:
  Prior Service 1 Melissa
  Prior Service 2 Rudy
 
             
9. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for November 2012.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for November 2012.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Treasurers Report on the Williamson County Finances Nov 2012
 
             
10. Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court that Valerie Covey, County Commissioner, Pct. 3, as a member of the Williamson County Investment Committee, has achieved the requisite ten hours of Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) training per the requirements of the Williamson County Investment Policy.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To acknowledge that Valerie Covey, County Commissioner, Precinct #3, as a member of the Williamson County Investment Committee, has achieved the requisite ten hours of Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) training per the requirements of the Williamson County Investment Policy.
 
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:
  Nov 2012 Valerie Covey PFIA Training
 
             
11. Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court that David Flores, Williamson County Auditor, as a member of the Williamson County Investment Committee, has achieved the requisite ten hours of Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) training per the requirements of the Williamson County Investment Policy.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To acknowledge that David Flores, Williamson County Auditor, as a member of the Williamson County Investment Committee, has achieved the requisite ten hours of Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) training per the requirements of the Williamson County Investment Policy.
 
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:
  Dec 2012 David Flores PFIA Training
 
             
12. Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court the 2012 County Investment Officer (CIO) Level II training Certification of Compliance for County Investment Officer Vivian L. Wood, Treasurer, CCT, CIO.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To acknowledge that County Investment Officer Vivian L. Wood, Treasurer, CCT, CIO, has achieved the requisite ten hours of County Investment Officer (CIO) Level II Training for 2012 per the requirements of the Texas Association of Counties County Investment Officer Program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  2012 CIO Vivian L Wood
 
             
13. Accept and enter into the official minutes of the Williamson County Commissioners Court the 2012 County Treasurers Association of Texas  (CTAT) certification of Compliance of Continuing Education for Vivian L. Wood, Treasurer, CCT, CIO, per Texas Local Government Code 83.003 and Certified Investment Officer Continuing Education required by the CTAT. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To accept the 2012 County Treasurers' Association of Texas (CTAT) certification of Compliance of Continuing Education for Vivian L. Wood, Treasurer, CCT, CIO, per Texas Local Government Code 83.003 and Certified Investment Officer Continuing Education required by the CTAT.
 
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:
  2012 Continuing Education Vivian L Wood
 
             
14. Consider approving an extension to the lease agreement that was signed with State Representative Larry Gonzales for office space at 1801 E. Old Settlers Blvd., in Round Rock.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an extension to the lease agreement that was signed with State Representative Larry Gonzales for office space at 1801 East Old Settlers Boulevard in Round Rock.
 
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:
  District Office Lease Exension
 
             
15. Consider acknowledging renewal of Jail Commissary Services 12RFP00002 for 2012-2013 for Sheriff’s Office with Keefe Group.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To acknowledge renewal of the Jail Commissary Services 12RFP00002 for 2012-2013 for the Sheriff’s Office with Keefe Group.
 
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:
  Jail Commissary Renewal Doc
 
             
16. Consider acknowledging the cancellation of RFP #13RFP00109, Training Center for Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To acknowledge the cancellation of RFP #13RFP00109 for the Training Center in Hutto for the Williamson County Sheriff’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:
  Recommendation to Cancel
 
             
17. Consider authorizing County Judge to sign agreement with Oncor Electric to install a pole to provide service in Taylor.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an agreement with Oncor Electric to install a pole to provide service in Taylor.
 
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:
  OnCor Electric Agreement for Taylor
 
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action on extending Williamson County bid # 12IFB0003 Rubber Asphalt Crack Sealer with Crafco Texas, Inc. for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract for period beginning January 8, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve extending the Williamson County bid #12IFB0003 Rubber Asphalt Crack Sealer with Crafco Texas, Inc. for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract for the period beginning January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
 
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:
  Bid tabulation
  Crafco Agreement to Extend Bid for Rubber Asphalt Crack Sealer
  Crafco bid submittal
 
             
19. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Form
 
             
20. Request Note of receipt of Permanent Peace Officer License and Master Peace Officer Certification from TCLEOSE report on Bobby Gutierrez, Constable Pct. 3, fulfilling qualification requirements to hold elected office pursuant to LGC 86.0021 (b).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To note receipt of the Permanent Peace Officer License and Master Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) report on Bobby Gutierrez, Constable, Precinct #3, fulfilling the qualification requirements to hold elected office pursuant to Texas Local Government Code (LGC) 86.0021(b).
 
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:
  Desk
 
             
21. Consider confirmation of M. Darren Jackson as Pct. 3 Deputy Constable.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To confirm M. Darren Jackson as Precinct #3 Deputy Constable.
 
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:
  Desk
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
22. Consider approving Official Bond and Oath of newly sworn Elected Officials of Williamson County, Texas and accept any affidavits from newly sworn Elected Officials.
  Executive Assistant to the County Judge Peggy Vasquez addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge receipt of the Official Bond and Oath of newly sworn Elected Officials of Williamson County, Texas and accept any affidavits from newly sworn Elected Officials.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  ________________________________________
  After reconvening from Executive Session, the Court took action on this item.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Official Bond and Oath of newly sworn Elected Officials of Williamson County, Texas and accept any affidavits from newly sworn Elected Officials.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bobby Gutierrez- Bond
  Bobby Gutierrez Oath of Office
  Deborah Hunt - Bond
  Deborah Hunt - Oath of Office
  Dee Hobbs - Bond
  Dee Hobbs Oath of Office
  James Wilson - Bond
  James Wilson - Oath of Office
  Lisa Birkman - Bond
  Lisa Birkman - Oath of Office
  Martin Ruble - Bond
  Martin Ruble - Oath of Office
  Richard Coffman - Bond
  Richard Coffman - Oath of Office
  Robert Chody - Bond
  Robert Chody - Oath of Office
  Valerie Covey - Bond
  Valerie Covey - Oath of Office
 
             
23. Consider noting in the minutes the hiring of employees from newly sworn Elected Officials of Williamson County, Texas.
  Executive Assistant to the County Judge Peggy Vasquez addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To acknowledge receipt of the applications to employ the newly sworn Elected Officials of Williamson County, Texas.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Beth Lambeth - Application to Employ Personnel
  Billy Ray Stubblefield - Application to Employ Personnel
  Bobby Guiterrez Application to Employ Personnel
  Deborah Hunt - Application to Employ Personnel
  Dee Hobbs - Application to Employ Personnel
  James Wilson - Application to Employ Personnel
  Lisa Birkman - Application to Employ Personnel
  Marty Ruble - Application to Employ Personnel
  Richard Coffman - Application to Employ Personnel
  Robert Chody - Application to Employ Personnel
  Valerie Covey - Application to Employ Personnel
 
             
24. Discuss and take possible action regarding large fire at International Residence Apartments located in Precinct One on Dec. 20th, 2012 and pay special recognition to the Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies that responded.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas, Sergeant John Foster, West Side Shift Sergeant Jason Braeutigam, and Sheriff James Wilson addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  InternationalAptFire
  Fire
 
             
25. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
26. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Texas Carved Stone, Inc. for ROW needed on SH 195. (PARCEL 222)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Texas Carved Stone, Inc. for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on State Highway 195. (Parcel 222)
 
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:
  Tx Carved Stone Contract
 
             
27. Discuss and consider possible action on the current Commissioners committee appointments.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To appoint Commissioner Long to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Board to replace Commissioner Birkman.
 
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:
  Committee Appointments
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Consulting Services Agreement between Rely Information Systems, LLC and Williamson County, Texas for DBA patch and upgrade assistance and general DBA support and maintenance of Williamson County's Oracle applications, and exemption of the services to be provided under the agreement from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
  Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Consulting Services Agreement between Rely Information Systems, LLC and Williamson County, Texas for Data Base Administrator (DBA) patch and upgrade assistance and general DBA support and maintenance of Williamson County's Oracle applications, and exemption of the services to be provided under the agreement from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
 
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:
  Rely Information Systems Agreement
 
             
29. 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 2012 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for December 2012 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-341220 Vol Duty Revenue, SO $16,192.21
  0100-0000-341240 Ex Duty Revenue, SO $33,415.57
  0100-0000-341221 Revenue, Const 1 $  5,710.25
  0100-0000-341222 Revenue, Const 2 $  4,686.24
  0100-0000-341223 Revenue, Const 3 $  3,937.12
  0100-0000-341224 Revenue, Const 4 $11,445.24
  0100-0000-341226 Revenue, Juv $     422.44
 
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
             
30. 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 2012 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for December 2012 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0551-001117 Payroll, Const 1 $   1,707.50
  0100-0551-001118 Payroll, Const 1 $   3,052.60
  0100-0551-002010 FICA, Const 1 $      364.14
  0100-0551-002020 Retirement, Const 1 $      348.00
  0100-0551-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 1 $      238.01
  0100-0552-001117 Payroll, Const 2 $   4,160.00
  0100-0552-002010 FICA, Const 2 $      318.24
  0100-0552-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 2 $      208.00
  0100-0553-001117 Payroll, Const 3 $   3,495.00
  0100-0553-002010 FICA, Const 3 $      267.37
  0100-0553-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 3 $      174.75
  0100-0554-001117 Payroll, Const 4 $10,160.00
  0100-0554-002010 FICA, Const 4 $      777.24
  0100-0554-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 4 $      508.00
  0100-0560-001117 Vol Duty, SO $11,230.66
  0100-0560-001118 Extra Duty, SO $26,937.18
  0100-0560-002010 FICA, SO $  2,919.84
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement, SO $  3,070.84
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp, SO $  1,908.39
  0100-0570-001117 Payroll, Jail $  3,143.25
  0100-0570-002010 FICA, Jail $     240.46
  0100-0570-002050 Worker's Comp, Jail $     157.16
  0100-0576-001117 Payroll, Juv $     375.00
  0100-0576-002010 FICA, Jail $       28.69
  0100-0576-002050 Worker's Comp, Juv $       18.75
 
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
             
31. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the County Attorney's office to pay state legislative supplements through September 2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the County Attorney's office to pay state legislative supplements through September 2013:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-335601 Co. Atty. Salary Supplement $49,375.79
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
32. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the County Attorney.  This expenditure is paid by State Legislative Supplement dollars.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the County Attorney; paid by State Legislative Supplement dollars:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0475-001100 Salaries $33,628.29
  0100-0475-002010 FICA $  2,572.56
  0100-0475-002020 Retirement $  4,122.83
  0100-0475-004902 Co Atty Legislative Supplement $  9,052.11
 
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
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:45 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013.
             
33. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) 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
e) 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
f) 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;
g) 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
h) Employment related matters.
i) 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.
j) 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
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
r) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:28 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013.
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) 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
e) 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
f) 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;
g) 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
h) Employment related matters.
i) 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.
j) 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
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
r) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections
  No action was taken on this item.
             
35. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Birkman announced that she will be hosting the Legislative Meeting @ 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013.

Judge Gattis lifted the Burn Ban on Tuesday, January 8, 2012.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 9:29 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 15th day of January 2013.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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