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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2014


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:36 A.M. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2013, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
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  
Absent:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
 
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the December 17, 2013 meeting.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  12.17.2013 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 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,695,093.80 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: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  01.07.2014 Funding Report
  01.07.2014 Quick Check Report
  01.07.2014 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and Executive Director for Williamson County Historical Museum Mickie Ross 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 – 22 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for County Clerk Records Archive Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Clerk Records Archive Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0384-0384-004550 CC Rec Arch/Microfilm&Imaging $114.20
To 0384-0384-002050 CC Rec Arch/Work Comp $114.20
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Clerk Records Management Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk Records Management Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0385-0385-004544 CC Rec Mgmt/Repair to Off Equi $200.40
To 0385-0385-002050 CC Rec Mgmt/Work Comp $200.40
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
7. Discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Sheriff.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0560-003002 Vehicle Equipment > $5000.00 $15,000.00
To 0100-0560-005700 Vehicles $15,000.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the office of Commissioner Precinct Two.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the office of Commissioner Precinct #2:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0212-001100 F/T Salaries $24,930.74
To: 0100-0212-001103 P/T Salaries 30-40 hours/week $24,930.74
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $569.85
To 0100-0560-004415 SO/Vehicle Ins Deductible $569.85
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter; with an addition of the word "TO" for 0545-0545-003510:
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: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
11. Please consider and approve a Line Item Transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0440-001101 Part time Employment 780.00
To 0100-0440-001107 Temporary Labor 780.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
12. Please consider and approve a Line Item Transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0408-0698-001107 Temp Labor 780.00
To 0408-0698-001101 Part time Employee 780.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
13. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for November 2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for November 2013.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Nov 2013 Treasurers Report on the Wilco Finances
 
             
14. Consider approving the investment report for July through September 2013 and the Quarter ending September 30, 2013 which was approved by the investment committee on December 16, 2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Investment Report for July through September 2013 and the Quarter ending September 30, 2013, which was approved by the Investment Committee on December 16, 2013.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Dec 16 2013 Williamson Cty Investment Committee Meeting
 
             
15. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of November 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of November 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  110113-113013 GWI-RFM Graph
  110113-113013 GWI-RFM
 
             
16. Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of November 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of November 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  110113-113013 Refunds Over 2500
 
             
17. Consider authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Forms
 
             
18. Consider and take appropriate action on the reappointment of Laurie Golding and Steven Rundell to ESD #1 Board, to serve a two year term effective immediately and ending on Dec. 31, 2015.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To re-appoint Laurie Golding and Steven Rundell to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #1 Board, to serve a two-year term beginning January 7, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
19. Consider and take appropriate action on the reappointment of Darryl Pool and Russell Stahan to ESD #2 Board, to serve two year terms effective immediately and ending on Dec. 31, 2015.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To re-appoint Darryl Pool and Russell Stahan to Emergency Services District (ESD) #2 Board, to serve a two-year term beginning January 7, 2014 and ending on December 31, 2015. 
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
20. Discuss and consider approval of final plat for the Farr subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve final plat for the Farr subdivision - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - Farr Subdivision
 
             
21. Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for the Jorgensen subdivision - Pct 2.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve preliminary plat for the Jorgensen subdivision - Precinct #2.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Prelim Plat - Jorgensen Subdivision
 
             
22. Discuss and consider approval of final plat for the Sonterra West Sec 8G-1 subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve final plat for the Sonterra West Sec 8G-1 subdivision - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - Sonterra West Sec 8G-1
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
23. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
24. Discuss and consider approving Hejl, Lee & Associates, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the CR 110 North (CR107 to Georgetown Inner Loop) Road Bond project. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Hejl, Lee & Associates, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the County Road (CR) 110 North (CR107 to Georgetown Inner Loop) Road Bond project.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Hejl Lee and Associates PSA for CR 110
 
             
25. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Mr. W Fireworks, Inc for property located along Hwy 79 Section 3 and CR 101.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize Acting County Judge Lisa Birkman to execute a Real Estate Contract with Mr. W Fireworks, Inc for property located along U.S. Highway 79, Section 3 and County Road (CR) 101.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Mr. W Fireworks Inc Real Estate Contract
 
             
26. Discuss and consider authorizing County Judge to execute an Agreement with UP Railroad regarding closing the RR crossing at CR 123 and Highway 79 and construction of a new RR crossing at the extension of Tradesman Park Blvd. and Highway 79.
  This item was moved to Executive Session and no action was taken on this item.
             
27. Discuss and consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Development Agreement with Brushy Creek Ranch Investments, Ltd. regarding the extension of Tradesman Park Blvd. south of Highway 79.
  This item was moved to Executive Session and no action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Tradesman Park Development Agreement with Brushy Creek Ranch Investments
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding appointment of the Williamson County Sick Leave Pool Committee Members for FY 2014.
  Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To re-appoint Spencanna Bartlett, Terron Evertson, Marilyn Cavender, Scott Matthew, and Alma Lira Russell as Voting Members and Tammy Fennell as a Non-Voting Member of the Williamson County Sick Leave Pool Committee for Fiscal Year 2014.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action to enroll one late year participating project in the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP) for calendar year 2013 into the tax benefit financing plan for the tax year 2013.
  Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve enrolling one late year property participating in the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP) for calendar year 2013 into the tax benefit financing plan for the tax year 2013.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action on an Amendment to Agreement dated 3/25/2013 between Pictometry International Corp and Williamson County.
  Director of GIS/Addressing Richard Semple addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize Acting County Judge Lisa Birkman to execute an Amendment to Agreement dated 3/25/2013 between Pictometry International Corp and Williamson County.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Pictometry Agreement
 
             
31. Discuss and take action in making an exception to the Tobacco Fund Designated Fund Balance Policy to allow for a budget amendment from the Designated Fund Balance.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an exception to the Tobacco Fund Designated Fund Balance Policy to allow for a budget amendment from the Designated Fund Balance for the period of the District Program; to cover the Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) needed for the Community Paramedicine Program.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
32. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment from the Designated Fund balance for the Tobacco Fund.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment from the Designated Fund balance for the Tobacco Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0340-0340-004704 Health Dist Coop Agreement 208,199.20
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
33. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Health Department.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Health District:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0630-004704 Health Dist Coop Agreement 1,623,980.37
To 0100-0630-004910 DSRIP 1,623,980.37
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
34. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for unspent 2013 donation dollars for the EMS Department.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for unspent 2013 donation dollars for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0540-003670 Use of Donations $50.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
35. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for unspent 2013 donation dollars for the Parks Department.
 

Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court. This item was pulled from the Agenda.

             
36. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for unspent 2013 donation dollars for the Animal Shelter.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for unspent 2013 donation dollars for the Animal Shelter; with an addition of the word "TO" for 0545-0545-003670 and "FROM" for 0777-000-380545:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
 TO 0545-0545-003670 Use of Donations $137,755.89
 FROM 0777-0000-380545 Dog Park Project $12,970.49
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
37. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for various departments.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for various departments:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0475-004229 Co Atty/St Law Enforc Trng $1,277.61
  0100-0551-004229 Const 1/St Law Enforc Trng $4,597.17
  0100-0552-004229 Const 2/St Law Enforc Trng $1,306.61
  0100-0553-004229 Const 3/St Law Enforc Trng $2,100.71
  0100-0554-004229 Const 4/St Law Enforc Trng $1,310.42
  0100-0560-004229 SO/St Law Enforc Trng $12,351.47
  0100-0570-004229 Co Jail/St Law Enforc Trng $14,795.23
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
38. 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 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for December 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-341220 Vol Duty Revenue, SO $15,543.27
  0100-0000-341240 Ex Duty Revenue, SO $35,354.20
  0100-0000341221 Revenue, Const 1 $2,557.16
  0100-0000-341222 Revenue, Const 2 $3,611.67
  0100-0000-341223 Revenue, Const 3 $6,919.53
  0100-0000-341224 Revenue, Const 4 $214.04
  0100-0000-341226 Revenue, Juv $253.46
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
39. 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 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for December 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0551-001117 Vol Duty, Const 1 $2,270.00
  0100-0551-002010 FICA, Const 1 $173.66
  0100-0551-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 1 $113.50
  0100-0552-001117 Vol Duty, Const 2 $450.00
  0100-0552-001118 Extra Duty, Const 2 $2,485.58
  0100-0552-002010 FICA, Const 2 $224.58
  0100-0552-002020 Retirement, Const 2 $304.73
  0100-0552-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 2 $146.78
  0100-0553-001117 Vol Duty, Const 3 $6,142.50
  0100-0553-002010 FICA, Const 3 $469.90
  0100-0553-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 3 $307.13
  0100-0554-001117 Vol Duty, Const 4 $190.00
  0100-0554-002010 FICA, Const 4 $14.54
  0100-0554-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 4 $9.50
  0100-0560-001117 Vol Duty, SO $11,667.24
  0100-0560-001118 Extra Duty, SO $28,303.74
  0100-0560-002010 FICA, SO $3,057.78
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement, SO $3,470.04
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp, SO $1,998.55
  0100-0570-001117 Vol Duty, Jail $2,130.60
  0100-0570-002010 FICA, Jail $162.99
  0100-0570-002050 Worker's Comp, Jail $106.53
  0100-0576-001117 Vol Duty, Juv $225.00
  0100-0576-002010 FICA, Juv $17.21
  0100-0576-002050 Worker's Comp, Juv $11.25
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:02 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014.
             
40. Discuss and deliberate economic development matters pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiation), including the following:
a) Project – DANA Limited
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
41. Discuss economic development issues and take appropriate action. (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Gov't Code Section 551.076 Deliberation regarding economic development project, to-wit, Masters.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
42. 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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) 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
f) Employment related matters.
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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.
l) 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
m) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
n) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:17 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014.
             
43. Discuss and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute a Chapter 381 development agreement DAC Texas 1 LLC.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize Acting County Judge Lisa Birkman to execute a Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement with DAC Texas 1 LLC; with a change of the term from 5 years to 4 years.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
             
44. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize Acting County Judge Lisa Birkman to execute a Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement with DANA Limited.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Dana Limited Economic Development Agreement
 
             
45. 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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) 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
f) Employment related matters.
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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.
l) 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
m) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
n) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
  No action was taken on this item.
             
46. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Covey stated that work has begun on the Municipal Utility District (MUD) agreements and the Fish and Wildlife Service has reopened the comment period from January 7 - 22, 2014 for the Georgetown Salamander.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:18 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 14th day of January 2014.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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