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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JANUARY 29, 2013


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:33 A.M. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 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 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the January 22, 2013 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:
  01.22.2013 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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,618,291.07 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:
  Funding Report 01-29-2013
  Quick Check Report 01-29-2013
  Wire Transfers 01-29-2013
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
             
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 regarding line item transfer for County Attorneys office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0475-004902 Legislative Money $450.00
To 0100-0475-004705 Pre-employment screening $450.00
 
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 the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0545-0545-003670 Use of Donations $1,000.00
To 0545-0545-003510 Purchases for Resale $1,000.00
 
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
             
7. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP2 to move funds to the Temp Labor-Seasonal Help line item.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #2:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0452-001101 P/T Salaries 20-30 Hrs/Wk $653.50
To 0100-0452-001107 Temp-Labor-Seasonal Help $653.50
 
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. To note in minutes Certificate of Completion of Continuing Education hours for 2012 for County Clerk Nancy E. Rister.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To acknowledge that County Clerk Nancy E. Rister has achieved the requisite 20 hours of training for 2012, as prescribed in Section 51.605 of the Texas 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:
  CE certificate 2012
 
             
9. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  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.
 
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
 
             
10. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of December 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of December 2012 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:
  120112-123112 GWI-RFM Graph
  120112-123112 GWI-RFM
 
             
11. Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of December 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of December 2012 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 12
 
             
12. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for December 2012.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for December 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:
  Treasurer Report December 2012
 
             
13. Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioner's Court the line item transfers from merit pool monies to various departments approved by the Budget Office from October 2012 through December 2012.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To acknowledge the line item transfers from Merit Pool monies to various departments approved by the Budget Office from October 2012 through December 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:
  Merit1
  Merit2
 
             
14. Discuss and consider approval of replat of Lot 5 Glen Oak - Pct 2.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the replat of Lot 5 Glen Oaks - 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:
  Replat Lot 5 Glen Oaks
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
15. Presentation of audit of Williamson County Official Public Records for potentially fraudulent documents.
  County Clerk Nancy E. Rister, Paralegal and Legal Research Analyst Dave Krieger of Dallas, and Lawyer David Rogers of Pflugerville addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Real Property Records Audit Report
 
             
16. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructures project's and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
17. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court and invited everyone to the groundbreaking ceremony for Interstate Highway 35 Northbound Frontage Road at Blue Springs and the access road on January 31, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action on TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for Williamson County IH 35 at RM 2243 asphalt concrete overlay (ACP).  TxDOT CSJ 0015-09-170
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) Control Section Job (CSJ) 0015-09-170 for Williamson County Interstate Highway 35 at Ranch-to-Market 2243 Asphalt Concrete Overlay Project (ACP).
 
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:
  TxDot Advance Funding Agreement for IH 35 RM 2243 Asphalt Concrete Overlay
 
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action on Resolution for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for Williamson County IH 35 at RM 2243 asphalt concrete overlay (ACP).  TxDOT CSJ 0015-09-170.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution for a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Advance Funding Agreement Control Section Job (CSJ) 0015-09-170 for Williamson County Interstate Highway 35 at Ranch-to-Market 2243 Asphalt Concrete Overlay Project (ACP).
 
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:
  TxDot Resolution for IH 35 RM 2243 Asphalt Concrete Overlay
 
             
20. Discuss and consider granting a variance to the 25' building setback line according to the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations, Section 8, Building Setbacks, for Sendero Springs, Section 7, Block R Lots 1, 18-29, and Block S Lots 3,4, 16-21, and 45, a total of 22 lots - Pct 1.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To grant a variance to the 25' building setback line according to the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations, Section 8, Building Setbacks, for Sendero Springs, Section 7, Block R Lots 1, 18-29, and Block S Lots 3,4, 16-21, and 45, a total of 22 lots - Precinct #1.
 
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
             
21. Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Sendero Springs Sec 7 subdivision - Pct 1.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the final plat for Sendero Springs Section 7 subdivision - Precinct #1.
 
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:
  Final Plat - Sendero Springs Sec 7
 
             
22. To discuss and approve Granger Tower Lease with tenant Skybeam, INC.
  Wireless Communications Manager Catherine Roberts addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Granger Radio Tower Lease Agreement with Skybeam, Inc.
 
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:
  Skybeam Radio Tower Lease Agreement
 
             
23. I would like to submit the following 2012 Racial Profiling report for approval as required by the Criminal Code of Procedure Articles 2.133 and 2.134.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  2012 RACIAL PROF pdf
 
             
24. Discuss and take action on appointing Erich Wallschlaeger to a three year term as a Citizen's Member to the Williamson County Audit Committee.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To appoint Erich Wallschlaeger as a Citizen's Member to the Williamson County Audit Committee for a three-year term from January 29, 2013 to June 30, 2015.
 
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
             
25. Discuss and take action on reappointing Kellie Bolin to a three year term as a Citizen's Member to the Williamson County Audit Committee.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To re-appoint Kellie Bolin as a Citizen Member of the Williamson County Audit Committee for a three-year term from January 29, 2013 to June 30, 2015.
 
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
             
26. Discuss and take action on the implementation of a burn ban for Williamson County for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge to lift the ban when drought conditions improve or the threat of uncontrolled wildfire has decreased.
  Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
27. Consider authorizing the County Judge to sign the FY13 Emergency Management Performance Grant Application documents; TDEM-17 (Fiscal Year 2013 Emergency Management Performance Grant Application), TDEM-66 (Fiscal Year 2013 EMPG Staffing Pattern), TDEM-67 (Fiscal Year 2013 Application for Federal Assistance), and FEMA 20-16 (Summary Sheet for Assurances and Certifications).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to sign the Fiscal Year 2013 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Application documents: Texas Division of Emergency Management-17 (TDEM) - Fiscal Year 2013 EMPG Application, TDEM-66 - Fiscal Year 2013 EMPG Staffing Pattern, TDEM-67 - Fiscal Year 2013 Application for Federal Assistance, and Federal Emergency Management Agency 20-16 (FEMA) - Summary Sheet for Assurances and Certifications.
 
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:
  TDEM-66
  TDEM-67
  FEMA 20-16
  Emergency Management Performance Grant Application
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action on the submittal of the completed FY13 Emergency Management Performance Grant Application packet to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the submittal of the completed Fiscal Year 2013 Emergency Management Performance Grant Application packet to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
 
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
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action on funding for administrative functions of the Low Income Repair, Rehabilitation, and Replacement Assistance Program (LIRAP) for the period 2/1/13 through 9/1/13.
  Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve funding for administrative functions of the Low Income Repair, Rehabilitation, and Replacement Assistance Program (LIRAP) for the period February 1, 2013 through September 1, 2013; with the stipulation that it be reviewed in the next 60 days.
 
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:
  Data and discussion sheet for LIRAP program
  LIRAP fund status and Budget request
 
             
30. Discuss and consider approving a Consulting Services Agreement with CedarCrestone, Inc. for Application Management Services for the Williamson County I.T. Department, not to exceed $56,000.
  Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve a Consulting Services Agreement with CedarCrestone, Inc. for Application Management Services for the Williamson County Information Technology Department, not to exceed $56,000.00.
 
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
  Attachments:
  CedarCrestone Statement of Work
  CedarCrestone Consulting Services Agreement
 
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action on extending Williamson County Bid#12IFB00012 for Flex Base for Williamson County with Industrial Asphalt & Aggregate (formerly RTI Hot Mix) for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve extending Williamson County Bid#12IFB00012 for Flex Base with Industrial Asphalt & Aggregate (formerly RTI Hot Mix) for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract, for a period beginning February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014.
 
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:
  RTI Industrial Asphalt and Aggregate Agreement to Extend Bid for Flex Base
  RTI Bid submittal
  supporting docs
 
             
32. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Debt Service Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Debt Service Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0600-0600-006615 Series 2004-Interest Payment $1,304,200.00
From 0600-0600-006616 Series 2004A-Interest Payment $   158,250.00
To 0600-0600-004099 Bond Issuance Costs $   168,333.22
To 0600-0600-006234 '12 Taxable Ref - Princ $   840,000.00
To 0600-0600-006634 '12 Taxable Ref - Int $   454,116.78
 
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
             
33. 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 Debt Service Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
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 Debt Service Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0600-0000-370400 Proceeds fm Bond/CO Issuances $32,895,000.00
  0600-0000-370401 Premium fm Bond/CO Issuances $163,591.20
 
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
             
34. 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 Debt Service Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
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 Debt Service Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0600-0600-004098 Pymt to Refunding Escrow Agent $32,711,142.12
  0600-0600-004099 Bond Issuance Costs $      188,615.86
 
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
             
35. 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 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
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 January 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-341220 Vol Duty Revenue, SO $17,186.34
  0100-0000-341240 Ex Duty Revenue, SO $26,699.43
  0100-0000-341221 Revenue, Const 1 $  3,349.84
  0100-0000-341222 Revenue, Const 2 $      697.37
  0100-0000-341223 Revenue, Const 3 $  2,179.78
  0100-0000-341224 Revenue, Const 4 $  2,379.73
  0100-0000-341226 Revenue, Juv $      506.93
 
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
             
36. 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 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
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 January 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0551-001117 Payroll, Const 1 $  1,900.00
  0100-0551-001118 Payroll, Const 1 $     975.00
  0100-0551-002010 FICA, Const 1 $     219.94
  0100-0551-002020 Retirement, Const 1 $     111.15
  0100-0551-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 1 $     143.75
  0100-0552-001118 Payroll, Const 2 $     562.17
  0100-0552-002010 FICA, Const 2 $       43.01
  0100-0552-002020 Retirement, Const 2 $       64.09
  0100-0552-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 2 $       28.11
  0100-0553-001117 Payroll, Const 3 $  1,935.00
  0100-0553-002010 FICA, Const 3 $     148.03
  0100-0553-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 3 $       96.75
  0100-0554-001117 Payroll, Const 4 $  2,112.50
  0100-0554-002010 FICA, Const 4 $     161.61
  0100-0554-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 4 $     105.63
  0100-0560-001117 Vol Duty, SO $12,748.26
  0100-0560-001118 Extra Duty, SO $21,523.10
  0100-0560-002010 FICA, SO $  2,621.76
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement, SO $  2,453.63
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp, SO $  1,713.57
  0100-0570-001117 Payroll, Jail $  2,508.15
  0100-0570-002010 FICA, Jail $     191.87
  0100-0570-002050 Worker's Comp, Jail $     125.41
  0100-0576-001117 Payroll, Juv $     450.00
  0100-0576-002010 FICA, Juv $       34.43
  0100-0576-002050 Worker's Comp, Juv $       22.50
 
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
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action on Medicaid 1115 Waiver, including but not limited to Uncompensated Care (UC) and Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) projects and related agreements.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action on letter of legislative priorities for the 83rd Texas Legislature.
  Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct #2 addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to sign the Legislative Priority Letter.
 
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:
  Summary of Legislative Issues
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:54 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2013.
             
39. Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 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.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for the Pond Springs Rd. project.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Neenah Dr.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Pearson Blvd.
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for FM 1460.
o) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas.
p) Discuss county owned real estate adjacent to Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
40. 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 11:26 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2013.
             
41. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
42. 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.
             
43. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Covey introduced her new staff member Debra Babcock.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:26 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2013. 
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 5th day of February 2013.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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