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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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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 Justice of the Peace Precinct #3. Click to View |
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Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioner's Court the hiring of employees by recently appointed 26th District Court Judge Donna King. Click to View |
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employee list
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (31) Dell laptops, (68) Panasonic Laptops, (9) Dell desktops, (68) Panasonic Toughbooks, (1) Dell PowerEdge Server, (1) Polycom Conference Phone, (2) boxes of various sizes hanging file folders, (8) keyboards, (2) Video Cards, Miscellanous Power Cables, (1) Sound bar, (3) Dell Speakers, (4) Toner cartridges, (2) HP Printers, (17) USB Extension Cables, (!) Chair, (17) Irrigation Controls, (1) White, 2006 Chevrolet C8500, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code § 263.152. Click to View |
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Asset Change Forms for Auction
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer including (14) Dell, (2) Panasonic, & (4) Motorola laptops, (3) Black lateral file cabinets and (2) storage units (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code § 263.152. Click to View |
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Asset Change Forms for Inter-Office Transfer
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of December 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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120114-123114 GWI-RFM
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120114-123114 GWI-RFM Graph
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of December 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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120114-123114 Refunds Over 2500
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Discuss and consider appointing Jayson Swetnam to serve as Assistant Veteran Service Officer for Williamson County Veteran Services, as required by Texas Government Code Sec. 434.033. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of amended final plat for the Lots B & D River Valley View Subdivision - Pct 2. Click to View |
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Revised Final Plat - River Valley View Lots B & D
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of preliminary plat for the Iron Oak Subdivision - Pct 2. Click to View |
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Prelim Plat - Iron Oak
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Discuss, and take appropriate action on landscape license agreement between Williamson County and Paloma Lake MUD No. 1 - Pct 4. Click to View |
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License Agreement -- ROW in Paloma Lake MUD No 1
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Discuss, and take appropriate action on landscape license agreement between Williamson County and
Paloma Lake MUD No. 2 - Pct 4. Click to View |
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License Agreement -- ROW in Paloma Lake MUD No 2
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on appointment(s) to the Williamson County Historical Commission. Click to View |
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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 any necessary action for setting a public hearing for Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 10:00 am on a requested cancellation of Lot 10 of the Hidden Meadows of Liberty Hill subdivision, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 232.008(c) - Pct 2. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract for Engineering Services between Williamson County and Baker-Aicklen & Associates, Inc. relating to the CR 176 at RM 2243 Intersection/Safety Improvements project as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program. Click to View |
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CR176@RM2243_Baker-Aicklen_contract_Jan2015
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Angeline Cassens, Richard Nord and Katherine J. Strand, Trustee for ROW needed on CR 119. (PARCEL 10) Click to View |
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Nord contract
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the transfer of 2006 Road Bond funds per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager in the amount of $250,000.00 from SH 195 (P149) to SH 29 Right of Way Acquisition (P217). Click to View |
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1-14-15 Memo RB Adjust
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting the termination notice from George R. Bell in relation to the residential lease of the property located 9769 HWY 29 W, Georgetown, Texas, 78628, which effectively terminates the residential leasehold and all subtenancies as of February 16, 2015.
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Bell Letter of Term
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding contract termination for Services Contract for Purchase, Installation and Maintenane of Electronic Security/Integrated Solution System with with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. and authorize the County Judge to execute notice of same. Click to View |
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Contract Term - Stanley
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding contract termination for Services Contract for Purchase and Installation of Fire Alarm Equipment for Juvenile Detention Center with SimplexGrinnell and authorize the County Judge to execute notice of same. Click to View |
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Contract Term-SimplexGrinnell
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Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the First Amendment To The Williamson County Professional Services Agreeement for Medical Direction of EMS. Click to View |
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First Amendment to Williamson County Professional Services Agreement for Medical Direction for EMS
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Discuss and consider approving Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) 2015 Injury Prevention Project Grant participation by Williamson County EMS for fall prevention. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) 2015 Injury Prevention Project participation by Williamson County EMS for Prescription Drug Poisoning Prevention. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) 2015 Injury Prevention Project participation by Williamson County EMS for Child Passenger Safety. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a contract with Thomson Reuters. Click to View |
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Law Library Kiosk
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Discuss and advise as to the status of donations made to the Williamson County Service Office for the purpose of support of the military services. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Tax Abatement Policy, which was previously adopted on December 15, 2009. |
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval of amendment to Non-Construction Advance Funding Agreement for an On System and Off System Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Deployment Project with TxDOT to revise project budget amounts and eligible funding figures, and also authorize County Judge to sign contract and related documentation. Click to View |
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AFA
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the FY15 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) application and to authorize the County Judge to sign the associated documents for submittal to the Texas Division of Emergency Management. Click to View |
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FY15 EMPG Application
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Lease of 227 Acres of Agricultural Land East of Jonah Texas (Blackland Heritage County Park), Bid# 15IFB107 to the highest and best bidder - Clifton Kotrla. Click to View |
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Bid Tab
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Bid Totals
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Recommendation
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Lease Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Crack Seal Services, Bid# 15IFB103 to the lowest and best bidder – RHB Construction and approving the Construction Service Agreement for execution. Click to View |
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Bid Tab Crack Seal Svc
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Recommenation Letter
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RHB Agreement
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for IFB#15IFB111, Emulsions. Click to View |
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Emulsions
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for IFB#15IFB112, Hauling. Click to View |
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Package attached
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bid received for IFB#15IFB104, Road Striping for Road and Bridge Division to the lowest and best bidder, DIJ Construction, Inc. Click to View |
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bid tab
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submittal
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations: Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations: Click to View |
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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: Inner Loop
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: CR 119
j) Discuss the acquisition of real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County facilities
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258
m) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Kruger land swap
n) Discuss the roadways within the Somerset Road District #2.
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 real estate on Inner Loop
c) Discuss proposed trade of real estate adjacent to Chandler Rd. and CR 130
d) Discuss proposed sale of real estate on CR 107 & CR 118
e) Discuss proposed exchange of property with BCMUD along Great Oaks Drive.
f) Discuss proposed exchange of property with Mr. Kruger 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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REGULAR AGENDA (continued) |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development. |
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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 and take appropriate action regarding real estate. |
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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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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. |