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The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items: |
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
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Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
( Items 5 – 15 )
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Human Resources. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office Click to View |
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Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioner's Court the line item transfer from the merit pool monies to various departments approved by the Budget Office from October - December 2014. Click to View |
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Q1 Report
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of November 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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110114-113014 Refunds Over 2500
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of November 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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110114-113014 GWI-RFM
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110114-113014 GWI-RFM Graph
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Kruse Addition Subdivision - Pct 4. Click to View |
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Final Plat - Kruse Addition
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Mission Oaks Phase 4 Subdivision - Pct 3. Click to View |
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Final Plat - Mission Oaks Phase 4
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 7 Subdivision - Pct 3. Click to View |
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Final Plat - Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Sec 7
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Paloma Lake Sec 22A Subdivision - Pct 4. Click to View |
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Final Plat - Paloma Lake 22A
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Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center year end report brochure. Click to View |
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annual report
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Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes the hiring of employees from newly Elected Officials of Williamson County. Click to View |
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2015list
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a resolution recognizing Williamson County EMS on 40 years of service. Click to View |
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EMS Resolution
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve transfer of 2006 Certificates of Obligation funds from Emergency Operation Service Center (ESOC - P136) in the amount of $390,824.80 to Juvenile Justice Center Radio (JJC DAS - P502). Click to View |
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Consider Approving Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $18,805.73 for IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road, a Pass Through Project in Precinct Three. Click to View |
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13IFB00108 IH 35 NBFR CO No 8
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving a real estate contract for the acquisition of approximately 82.98 acres of land from Hutto 82 Partners, Ltd. Click to View |
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Hutto 82 Contract
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving a real estate contract for the acquisition of approximately 78.295 acres of land from Steven Armus. Click to View |
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Real Estate Contract- Armus
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving a real estate contract for the acquisition of 182.263 acres of land from Wallace Seggern. Click to View |
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Real Estate Contract- Seggern
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Round Rock regarding permission to improve the intersection of Gattis School Rd. at Red Bud Lane outside the City limits. Click to View |
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Interlocal Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving an estimate from Bee Caves Drilling for a test well in Williamson County parkland. Click to View |
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Bee Cave Drilling
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP), including but not limited to receiving report from Environmental Programs Director and approve enrollment of properties participating during current calendar year (any participation received on or prior to 12/31/14) into the tax benefit financing plan for tax year 2014 and re-enroll prior year participating properties. Click to View |
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2013 enrollments
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2012 enrollments
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2011 and prior year enrollments
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2014 enrollments
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a nomination to the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Administration Advisory Committee. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval of renewal with Cigna Group Insurance of Fully Insured Basic Life and Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D Voluntary Disability Program for county employees (Proposal No. 11WCAP127) with an extension until October 31, 2015 and authorize County Judge to sign all related documentation.
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Cigna renewal agreement
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an updated Third Amended Tax Increment Financing Agreement regarding Rivery Park. Click to View |
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Third Amended TIFF
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
b) Discuss Pearson Road District.
c) Discuss North Woods Road District.
d) Discuss Kaufman Loop.
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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 proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Crossing
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Landfill properties (Chandler Rd.)
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Inner Loop
j) Discuss the acquisition of real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County facilities
2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
b) Discuss proposed sale of 98 acre tract abutting Blue Springs Blvd.
c) Discuss proposed trade of real estate adjacent to Chandler Rd. and CR 130
d) Discuss proposed abandonment of CR 267/CR 268
e) Discuss proposed exchange of property with BCMUD along Great Oaks Drive. Click to View |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) 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) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel 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) 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
l) 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
m) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC
n) Case No. 5:14-cv-0766-XR; Wickerham v. Waterman et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas |
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Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters). |
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Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters). |
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Interview candidates for Williamson County Purchasing Agent (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officers/department heads/appointed officials). |
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REGULAR AGENDA (continued) |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) 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) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel 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) 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
l) 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
m) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC
n) Case No. 5:14-cv-0766-XR; Wickerham v. Waterman et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews or department heads and appointed officials. |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on tendering an offer of employment, hiring, and appointment of the Williamson County Purchasing Agent. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2015 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |