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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the December 16, 2014 meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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12.16.2014 CC 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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No action was taken on this item. |
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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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Accounts Payable/Payroll Lead Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice for Bagdad Road (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached). |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $6,259,705.43 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and electronic benefit payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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01.06.2015 Addendum
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01.06.2015 Funding Report
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01.06.2015 Quick Check Report
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12.17.2014-01.06.2015 Electronic Payments
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12.17.2014-01.16.2015 Wire Transfers
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12.19.2014 Funding Report
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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Citizen comments.
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Greg Windham of Georgetown, Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill, and Kurt Johnson, Sr. of Austin in Travis County. |
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Human Resources:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To 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.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of November 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of November 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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110114-113014 GWI-RFM Graph
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110114-113014 GWI-RFM
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Kruse Addition Subdivision - Pct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve final plat for the Kruse Addition Subdivision - Precinct #4.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve final plat for the Mission Oaks Phase 4 Subdivision - Precinct #3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 7 Subdivision - Precinct #3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve final plat for the Paloma Lake Section 22A Subdivision - Precinct #4.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To acknowledge and enter into the official minutes the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center year end report brochure.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To acknowledge and enter into the official minutes the hiring of employees from newly Elected Officials of Williamson County.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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2015 Applications to Employ Personnel
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REGULAR AGENDA
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a resolution recognizing Williamson County EMS on 40 years of service.
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Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Georgetown Hospital Ken Poteete, Former Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (WCEMS) Medical Director Dr. Stephen Benold, Former Williamson County Judge John Doerfler, and Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kenny Schnell addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To approve a resolution recognizing Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on 40 years of service.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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EMS 40-Year Resolution
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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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).
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Executive Director of Juvenile Services Scott Matthew and Manager of Wireless Communications Catherine Roberts addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: 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).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $18,805.73 for Interstate Highway (IH) 35 Northbound Frontage Road, a Pass Through Project in Precinct #3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Change Order 8 for IH 35 NBFR
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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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a real estate contract for the acquisition of approximately 82.98 acres of land from Hutto 82 Partners, Ltd.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Hutto 82 Partners Real Estate 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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a real estate contract for the acquisition of approximately 78.295 acres of land from Steven Armus.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Armus Real Estate Contract
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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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a real estate contract for the acquisition of 182.263 acres of land from Wallace Seggern.
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Seggern Real Estate Contract
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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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Round Rock regarding permission to improve the intersection of Gattis School Road at Red Bud Lane outside the city limits.
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Round Rock ILA for Gattis School Road Turn Lane
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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.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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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.
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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the County's Regional Habitat Conservation Plan: 1) enroll the 2014 participants and re-enroll/extend the tax benefit financing for past years and 2) approve participation applications that may be received through the end of the current calendar year for 2014 enrollment.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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2013 enrollments
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2014 enrollments
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2011 and prior year enrollments
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2012 enrollments
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a nomination to the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Administration Advisory Committee.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To appoint Judge Dan Gattis as representative for Williamson County to the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Administration Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term ending August 31, 2017.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve renewal with Cigna Group Insurance of Fully Insured Basic Life and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (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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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Cigna Group Renewal Agreement
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an updated Third Amended Tax Increment Financing Agreement regarding Rivery Park.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an updated Third Amended Tax Increment Financing Agreement regarding Rivery Park.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Third Amended TIFF - Rivery Park
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:34 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015.
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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.
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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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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 3:03 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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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No action was taken on this item. |
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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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No action was taken on this item. |
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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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No action was taken on this item. |
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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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No action was taken on this item. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Judge Gattis said Williamson County had a great Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. |