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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2015




STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:38 A.M. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 20,  2015, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
 
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To amend the Minutes of the January 13, 2015 meeting by striking out the word "salvage" and inserting "sale" on Item #40.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  ________________________________________
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the amended Minutes of the January 13, 2015 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  01.13.2015 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 Lead Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,576,131.59 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.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  01.20.2015 Electronic Payments
  01.20.2015 Funding Report
  01.20.2015 Quick Check Report
  01.20.2015 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 5 – 18 )
             
5. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for JP3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0453-004190 Autopsies, Med Inquests $2,000.00
To 0100-0453-004141 Interpreters $2,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-005005 Roads $1,230,000.00
To 0200-0210-003597 Roadway Rehab $1,230,000.00

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-000777 Transfer to Capital Projects $160,000.00
To 0200-0210-003556 Aggregate/Rock Materials $160,000.00

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-000777 Transfer to Capital Projects $50,000.00
To 0200-0210-003558 Culverts $50,000.00

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer request for Animal Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer request for Animal Services; with corrections of the "From" account numbers from 01-0545-004415 to 0545-0545-004415, from 01-0545-004999 to 0545-0545-004999, from 01-0545-003670 to 0545-0545-003670, from 01-0545-003670 to 0545-0545-003670 and the "To" account numbers from 01-0545-004541 to 0545-0545-004541, from 01-0545-004541 to 0545-0545-004541, from 01-0545-001107 to 0545-0545-001107, from 01-0545-002010 to 0545-0545-002010:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0545-0545-004415 Vehicle Deductible $1,000.00
To 0545-0545-004541 Vehicle Maintenance $1,000.00
From 0545-0545-004999 Misc. $750.00
To 0545-0545-004541 Vehicle Maintenance $750.00
From 0545-0545-003670 Use of Donations $12,000.00
To 0545-0545-001107 Temp Labor $12,000.00
From 0545-0545-003670 Use of Donations $918.00
To 0545-0545-002010 FICA $918.00

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Law Library.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Law Library:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0350-0680-003030 Law Library/Books $2,195.44
To 0350-0680-003010 Law Library/Computer Equipment $2,099.12
To 0350-0680-003100 Law Library/Office Supplies $96.32

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
11. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Mary Sue "Susie" Smith Fontenot to the Weir ESD #6 open board position commencing effective immediately and continuing thereafter until December 31, 2016.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To appoint Mary Sue "Susie" Smith Fontenot to the Weir Emergency Services District (ESD) #6 Board for a two-year term beginning January 20, 2015 and ending December 31, 2016.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
12. Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval of $3500.00 change order for Roof Repair Contract - Williamson County Taylor Annex (412 Vance Street in Taylor, Texas) Project (Bid # 14IFB00217) (note: funding previously approved on 11/18/14 under agenda #22).
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Taylor Annex Roof Cram Roofing Change Order 1
 
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of a county asset through auction, (1) - 2010 Studio XPSM1640; pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code § 263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of a county asset through auction, one (1) - 2010 Studio XPSM1640; pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset for Auction
 
             
14. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, including (1) Mail Slot Center and (1) Image Formula DR-6010-C Scanner; pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code § 263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, including one (1) Mail Slot Center and one (1) Image Formula DR-6010-C Scanner; pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Assets for Inter-Office Transfer
 
             
15. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of (4) county vehicles through trade-in; pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code § 263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of four (4) county vehicles through trade-in; pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Vehicles for Trade-in
 
             
16. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of (3) county vehicles through salvage; pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code § 263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of three (3) county vehicles through sale; pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Vehicles for Salvage
 
             
17. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting two terms for each of the Williamson County Courts at Law to begin on the first Monday in January and the first Monday in July of each year; and that each term of court continue until the next succeeding term begins (Texas Government Code §25.0016).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To set two terms for each of the Williamson County Courts at Law to begin on the first Monday in January and the first Monday in July of each year; and that each term of court continue until the next succeeding term begins (Texas Government Code §25.0016).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
18. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of revised plat for Lots 15 & 15 Block A of the Beltorre Subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve revised plat for Lots 15 & 15 Block A of the Beltorre Subdivision - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Replat - Lots 15 & 16, Blk A, Beltorre Subdivision
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
19. Hear the January 2015 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing projects.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  January 2015 CSR
 
             
20. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
21. Consider approving revised Change Order No. 10, a cost savings in the amount of -$380,654.31 for Ronald Reagan North Ph 3, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 3.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve revised Change Order No. 10, a cost savings in the amount of -$380,654.31 for Ronald Reagan North Phase 3, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Revised Change Order 10 for Ronald Reagan North Phase 3
 
             
22. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract for Engineering Services between Williamson County and Bury, Inc. relating to the Neenah Avenue Widening project as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Contract for Engineering Services between Williamson County and Bury, Inc. relating to the Neenah Avenue Widening project as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bury Inc Neenah Widening Contract
 
             
23. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract for Engineering Services between Williamson County and LJA Engineering, Inc. relating to the North Mays Extension (Paloma Drive to Oakmont Drive) project as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure  Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Contract for Engineering Services between Williamson County and LJA Engineering, Inc. relating to the North Mays Extension (Paloma Drive to Oakmont Drive) project as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  LJA Engineering Contract for North Mays Extension
 
             
24. Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action regarding contract with Thomson Reuters to support Law Library operations.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig, Texas State & Local Government Law Enforcement Consultant David Swanson, and Thomson Reuters Sales Consultant Kelly Bridges addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a contract with Thomson Reuters to support Law Library operations.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  AVC Form County Judge
  AVC Form JP1
  Thomson Reuters Law Library Contract
 
             
25. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on renewing the Law Library Service Agreement with Hill Country Revision Service.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig and General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To renew the Law Library Service Agreement with Hill Country Revision Service; with the stipulation that this service will not be available after September 30, 2015.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Hill Country Revision Service Law Library Agreement
 
             
26. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Tax Abatement Policy, which was previously adopted on December 15, 2009.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
             
27. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of agreement with Williamson-Travis Counties MUD No. 1 for vehicle reimbursements during off-duty work conducted by constable deputies.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve agreement with Williamson-Travis Counties Municipal Utility District (MUD) #1 for vehicle reimbursements during off-duty work conducted by Deputy Constables; for a term beginning January 20, 2015 and ending September 30, 2015, with three (3) one-year automatic renewals.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Williamson-Travis Counties MUD No 1 Vehicle Use Agreement
 
             
28. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of agreement with Meadows at Chandler Creek Municipal Utility District for vehicle reimbursements during off-duty work conducted by Sheriff’s Office deputies.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve agreement with Meadows at Chandler Creek Municipal Utility District for vehicle reimbursements during off-duty work conducted by Sheriff’s Office Deputies.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Meadows at Chandler Creek Vehicle Use Agreement
 
             
29. Consider approving request to issue a call for projects that will utilized Community Development Block Grant funds for the FY15 funding cycle.
  Communications Development Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a request to issue a call for projects that will utilized Community Development Block Grant funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 funding cycle.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Catherine Roberts, Williamson County Regional Communications Manager as the appointed representative of Williamson on Region 49 Review Committee.
  Manager of Wireless Communications Catherine Roberts addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Catherine Roberts, Williamson County Regional Communications Manager as the appointed representative of Williamson County on the Region 49 Review Committee.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Region 49 Review Committee Appointment
 
             
31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving an agreement with Mo'mix Solutions, Inc for the annual subscription and maintenance of the Performance Center and MyGovCenter. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an agreement with Mo'mix Solutions, Inc. for the annual subscription and maintenance of the Performance Center and MyGovCenter; for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Mo-Mix Performance Center Agreement
 
             
32. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the proposed homeland security grant funded project, Regional Training in the amount of $75,000, and to authorized the County Judge to sign the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the proposed homeland security grant funded project, Regional Training in the amount of $75,000.00, and to authorize the County Judge to execute the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  CAPCOG Regional Training Project Grant Request
 
             
33. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the proposed homeland security grant funded project, Weather Station Sustainment in the amount of $23,768, and to authorized the County Judge to sign the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the proposed homeland security grant funded project, Weather Station Sustainment in the amount of $23,768.00, and to authorize the County Judge to execute the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  CAPCOG Weather Station Project Grant Request
 
             
34. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the proposed homeland security grant funded project, Fluorine Detection Equipment in the amount of $4635, and to authorized the County Judge to sign the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the proposed homeland security grant funded project, Fluorine Detection Equipment in the amount of $4,635.00, and to authorize the County Judge to execute the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Flourine Detection Equipment Project Grant Request
 
             
35. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the proposed homeland security grant funded project, Level A HazMat Suits and Test Equipment in the amount of $17,910, and to authorized the County Judge to sign the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the proposed homeland security grant funded project, Level A HazMat Suits and Test Equipment in the amount of $17,910.00, and to authorize the County Judge to execute the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  No Attachment Submitted
 
             
36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the proposed homeland security grant funded project, PEAC Software Licenses (12) in the amount of $16,665, and to authorized the County Judge to sign the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the proposed homeland security grant funded project, PEAC Software Licenses (12) in the amount of $16,665.00, and to authorize the County Judge to execute the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  PEAC Software License Grant Request
 
             
37. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the proposed homeland security grant funded project, Annual HazMat Monitor Maintenance in the amount of $10,000, and to authorized the County Judge to sign the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the proposed homeland security grant funded project, Annual HazMat Monitor Maintenance in the amount of $10,000.00, and to authorize the County Judge to execute the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  HazMat Monitor Maintenance Project Grant Request
 
             
38. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the proposed homeland security grant funded project, SWAT Medic Equipment in the amount of $47,920.32, and to authorized the County Judge to sign the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the proposed homeland security grant funded project, SWAT Medic Equipment in the amount of $47,920.32, and to authorize the County Judge to execute the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  HazMat Monitor Maintenance Project Grant Request
 
             
39. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the proposed homeland security grant funded project, Mercury Analyzer and Related Equipment in the amount of $29,695, and to authorized the County Judge to sign the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the proposed homeland security grant funded project, Mercury Analyzer and Related Equipment in the amount of $29,695.00, and to authorize the County Judge to execute the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Mercury Analyzer Project Grant Request
 
             
40. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the proposed homeland security grant funded project, HazMat Trailer Prime Mover (truck) in the amount of $73,500, and to authorized the County Judge to sign the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the proposed homeland security grant funded project, HazMat Trailer Prime Mover (truck) in the amount of $73,500.00, and to authorize the County Judge to execute the project worksheet for submittal to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for funding consideration.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  HazMat Trailer Prime Mover Grant Project Request
 
             
41. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding proposals received for Roadway/Asset Management System (RAMS) Software Phase 1 for Williamson County Road and Bridge, 14RFP00225, to the best proposal meeting specifications - Data Transfer Solutions, LLC.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To award proposals received for Roadway/Asset Management System (RAMS) Software Phase 1 for Williamson County Road and Bridge, 14RFP00225, to the best proposal meeting specifications - Data Transfer Solutions, LLC.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Data Transfer Solutions Contract
  Bid Tab
  Evaluation score sheet
 
             
42. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for County Road 245 Realignment, Bid # 15IFB102.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for County Road 245 Realignment, Bid #15IFB102.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Summary
  Public Notice
 
             
43. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the form of the Williamson County Expo Center Request for Proposal for Construction Manager-at-Risk and authorize the Williamson County Purchasing Agent to issue such Request for Proposals to five or fewer of the most qualified Respondents as a part of Step 2 of RFQ#15RFQ107.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh, General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, and Interim Purchasing Director Kerstin Hancock addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the form of the Williamson County Expo Center Request for Proposal for Construction Manager-at-Risk and authorize the Williamson County Purchasing Agent to issue such Request for Proposals (RFP) to five or fewer of the most qualified Respondents as a part of Step 2 of Request for Quotation (RFQ) #15RFQ107.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  RFP package CMAR Expo
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:36 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:38 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:38 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015.
             
44. 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
45. 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

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
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
46. 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
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
47. 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).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:12 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015.
             
48. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
49. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
50. 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
  No action was taken on this item.
             
51. 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.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
52. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on tendering an offer of employment, hiring and appointment of the Williamson County Purchasing Agent.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To hire and appoint Max Bricka as the Williamson County Purchasing Agent; subject to the County Judge and the Senior Director of Human Resources negotiating salary and start date.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
53. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 2:14 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 27th day of January 2015.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy



    

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