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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 January 20, 2015 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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01.20.2015 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. |
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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 $1,125,051.55 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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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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01.27.2015 Electronic Payments
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01.27.2015 Funding Report
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01.27.2015 Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments.
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Rick Lutowski of Austin in Williamson County and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court. |
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Attachments: |
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Proposed Austin City Council Deliberation Process
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace 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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To 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.
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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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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, Miscellaneous 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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize 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 size hanging file folders, (8) keyboards, (2) video cards, miscellaneous power cables, (1) sound bar, (3) Dell speakers, (4) toner cartridges, (2) Hewlett Packard (HP) printers, (17) Universal Serial Bus (USB) extension cables, (1) chair, (17) Irrigation Controls, and (1) white 2006 Chevrolet C8500 (complete list attached); pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer including (14) Dell, (2) Panasonic, and (4) Motorola laptops, (3) black lateral file cabinets, and (2) storage units (complete list attached); pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
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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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Attachments: |
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of December 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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Attachments: |
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120114-123114 GWI-RFM Graph
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120114-123114 GWI-RFM
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of December 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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Attachments: |
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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.
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Director of Veterans Services Donna Harrell addressed the Court. |
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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 Jayson Swetnam to serve as Assistant Veteran Service Officer for Williamson County Veteran Services; as required by Texas Government Code § 434.033.
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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 on approval of amended final plat for the Lots B & D River Valley View Subdivision - Pct 2.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve amended final plat for the Lots B & D River Valley View Subdivision - Precinct #2.
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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve preliminary plat for the Iron Oak Subdivision - Precinct #2.
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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a License Agreement between Williamson County and Paloma Lake Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 1 - 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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Attachments: |
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Paloma Lake MUD No. 1 License Agreement
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Discuss, and take appropriate action on landscape license agreement between Williamson County and Paloma Lake MUD No. 2 - Pct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a landscape License Agreement between Williamson County and Paloma Lake Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 2 - 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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Paloma Lake MUD No. 2 License Agreement
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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.
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Williamson County Historical Commission Member Winnann Ewing 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 appoint Patricia Baldwin, David Stuckey, and Dr. David Ciambrone to the Williamson County Historical Commission for a two-year term beginning January 27, 2015 and ending January 26, 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 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 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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To set the date of February 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. for a Public Hearing on the cancellation of Lot 10 in Hidden Meadows of Liberty Hill.
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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 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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Contract for Engineering Services between Williamson County and Baker-Aicklen & Associates, Inc. relating to the County Road (CR) 176 at Ranch-to-Market (RM) 2243 Intersection/Safety Improvements project as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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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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Baker Aicklen Engineering Services Contract for CR 176
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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)
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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 authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Angeline Cassens, Richard Nord, and Katherine J. Strand, Trustee for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 119. (PARCEL 10)
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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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Nord Real Estate Contract for CR 119 ROW
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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).
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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 transfer of 2006 Road Bond funds per recommendation of Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver in the amount of $250,000.00 from State Highway (SH) 195 (P149) to State Highway (SH) 29 Right of Way Acquisition (P217).
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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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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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To accept 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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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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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 Maintenance of Electronic Security/Integrated Solution System with with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. and authorize the County Judge to execute notice of same.
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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 the termination of the Services Contract for Purchase, Installation, and Maintenance of Electronic Security/Integrated Solution System with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. relating to the Panic Bar at the Williamson County Juvenile Services Department; and authorize Judge Gattis to execute notice of such termination.
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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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Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Contract Termination
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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.
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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 the termination of the Services Contract for Purchase and Installation of Fire Alarm Equipment at the Juvenile Detention Center with SimplexGrinnell; and authorize Judge Gattis to execute notice of such termination.
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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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SimplexGrinnell Fire Alarm Equipment Contract Termination
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Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the First Amendment To The Williamson County Professional Services Agreement for Medical Direction of EMS.
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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: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the First Amendment to Williamson County Professional Services Agreement for Medical Direction of Emergency Medical Services.
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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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First Amendment to Medical Direction for EMS PSA
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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.
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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: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) 2015 Injury Prevention Project Grant participation by Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Fall Prevention.
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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 and consider approving Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) 2015 Injury Prevention Project participation by Williamson County EMS for Prescription Drug Poisoning Prevention.
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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: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) 2015 Injury Prevention Project participation by Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Prescription Drug Poisoning Prevention.
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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 and consider approving Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) 2015 Injury Prevention Project participation by Williamson County EMS for Child Passenger Safety.
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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: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) 2015 Injury Prevention Project participation by Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Child Passenger Safety.
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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 and consider approving a contract with Thomson Reuters.
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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 a contract with Thomson Reuters to install Law Library internet services to two public kiosks in the basement Research Library of the County Clerk's office in the Justice Center.
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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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Thomson Reuters Contract for 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.
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Director of Veterans Services Donna Harrell addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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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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Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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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.
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Director of Public Safety Technology Richard Semple addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Non-Construction Advance Funding Agreement for an On System and Off System Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Deployment Project with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to revise project budget amounts and eligible funding figures.
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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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On System Off System ITS Advance Funding Agreement
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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.
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Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Fiscal Year 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Application for submittal to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
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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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Emergency Management Performance Grant 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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To award 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.
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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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Kotrla Farm Lease
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Bid Tab
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Bid Totals
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Recommendation
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To award bids received for Crack Seal Services, Bid #15IFB103 to the lowest and best bidder – RHB Construction and authorize the County Judge to execute the Agreement for Construction Services.
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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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RHB Construction Agreement
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Bid Tab Crack Seal Svc
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Recommenation Letter
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for IFB#15IFB111, Emulsions.
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Interim Purchasing Director Kerstin Hancock addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #15IFB111, Emulsions; with an initial contract term of 12-months and two 12-months extension options.
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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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Emulsions
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for IFB#15IFB112, Hauling.
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Interim Purchasing Director Kerstin Hancock addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #15IFB112, Hauling; with an initial contract term of 12-months and two 12-months extension options.
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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To award bid received for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #15IFB104, Road Striping for Road and Bridge Division to the lowest and best bidder - DIJ Construction, Inc.
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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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submittal
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bid tab
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations:
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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 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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations:
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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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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:17 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 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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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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
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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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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:49 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development. |
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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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in Robert Lloyd, et al. v. Lisa Birkman, et al. with Plaintiffs Fred Churchill and Robert Goodrich as approved by counsel and presented this date. [See 46(d) above.]
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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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Goodrich and Churchill Settlement Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding real estate. |
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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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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Judge Gattis welcomed Purchasing Agent Max Bricka.
Commissioner Birkman wished her oldest daughter a happy birthday. |