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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JANUARY 12, 2016


 
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:41 A.M. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016, 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: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the January 5, 2016 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:
  01.05.2016 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 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,930,877.68 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:
  01.06-12.2016 Electronic Benefit Payments
  01.12.2016 Funding Report
  01.06-12.2016 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Kirk Clennan representing Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation 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 – 13 )
             
5. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Winn Wilmoth to the Georgetown ESD #8 board with the term commencing effective immediately and continuing thereafter until December 31, 2017.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To appoint Winn Wilmoth to the Georgetown Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 Board for a two-year term beginning January 12, 2016 and ending December 31, 2017.
 
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 appointing Bennie Piper to the Georgetown ESD #8 board with the term commencing immediately and continuing thereafter until December 31, 2017.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To appoint Bennie Piper to the Georgetown Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 Board for a two-year term beginning January 12, 2016 and ending December 31, 2017.
 
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 appointing Troy Rodriguez to the Georgetown ESD #8 board with the term commencing immediately and continuing thereafter until December 31, 2017.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To appoint Troy Rodriguez to the Georgetown Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 Board for a two-year term beginning January 12, 2016 and ending December 31, 2017.
 
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 authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (4) Battery Backups, (2) Chairs, (5) Phones, (7) Monitors, (16) Desktop Computers, (1) Pallet of Copper & Bass Fittings, (1) Steam Kettle, (3) 3 Drawer Filing Cabinets, (5) Printers, (1) Recorder, (2) Servers, (2) Powercom UPS, (1) Camcorder, (1) Survey Equipment, (7) Motorola Radios, (1) Keyboard, (3 ) Modems, (2) TV's, (1) HP Hub, (1) Intel Switch, (5) Misc. Electronics, (1) Box Misc Cables, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (4) Battery Backups, (2) Chairs, (5) Phones, (7) Monitors, (16) Desktop Computers, (1) Pallet of Copper & Brass Fittings, (1) Steam Kettle, (3) 3 Drawer Filing Cabinets, (5) Printers, (1) Recorder, (2) Servers, (2) Powercom UPS, (1) Camcorder, (1) Survey Equipment, (7) Motorola Radios, (1) Keyboard, (3 ) Modems, (2) TVs, (1) HP Hub, (1) Intel Switch, (5) Miscellaneous Electronics, and (1) Box Miscellaneous Cables (complete list attached); 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 Sale
 
             
9. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of county assets through inter-departmental transfer, including (1) Desk, (see attachment) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of county assets through inter-departmental transfer, including (1) Desk (see attachment); 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 Transfer
 
             
10. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of county assets through auction, including (1) 2008 Ford Crown Vic, (see attachment) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of county assets through auction, including (1) 2008 Ford Crown Vic (see attachment); 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:
  Vehicle Sale
 
             
11. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Iron Oak subdivision - Pct 2.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve final plat for the Iron Oak subdivision - Precinct #2.
 
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:
  Final Plat - Iron Oak
 
             
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the revised plat for the Mark and Theresa Hoes Subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve revised plat for the Mark and Theresa Hoes Subdivision - Precinct #4/
 
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 Mark and Theresa Hoes Subdivision
 
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Sonterra West Sec 8-J Ph 2 subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve final plat for the Sonterra West Section 8-J Phase 2 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:
  Final Plat - Sonterra West Sec 8-J Ph 2
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
14. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a policy to regulate the time, place and manner of posting campaign signs at County owned polling places [Election Code §61.003(a-1)].
  General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken. After reconvening from Executive Session, no action was taken on this item.

  Attachments:
  Elections
 
             
15. Hear presentation from the Design Workshop consultant team regarding development of River Ranch County Park.
  Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and Principal Steven Spears with Design Workshop addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  01.12.2016 River Ranch County Park Presentation
 
             
16. Hear and discuss status report from the District Attorney's Office on the temporary DNA investigator's review and identification of cases that may have been impacted by certain discrepancies in the FBI database that was published between 1999 and 2001 and by DNA mixture interpretation protocols between 1999 and 2015. 
  Assistant District Attorney Chief Appellate Prosecutor John Prezas addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
17. Hear and discuss report from the District Attorney's Office relating to the additional Appellate Prosecutor position that was authorized and approved for fiscal year 2015 2016. 
  Assistant District Attorney Chief Appellate Prosecutor John Prezas addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
18. 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.
             
19. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $3,098.80 for Fencing for Ronald Reagan Boulevard, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 3.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $3,098.80 for Fencing for Ronald Reagan Boulevard, 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:
  01.12.2016 Change Order No 1 for Fencing for Ronald Reagan Boulevard Precinct 3
 
             
20. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with MAG Slate Creek, LLC for proposed ROW needed on SH 29. 
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with MAG Slate Creek, LLC for proposed Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on State Highway (SH) 29. 
 
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:
  01.12.2016 Real Estate Contract with MAG Slate Creek, LLC for ROW on SH 29
 
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Kevin and Susan Langston for ROW needed on CR 110 South. (PARCEL 31S) 
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Kevin and Susan Langston for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 110 South. (PARCEL 31S) 
 
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:
  01.12.2016 Real Estate Contracat with Kevin and Susan Langston for ROW on CR 110 South Parcel 31S
 
             
22. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the updated education affiliation agreements between Williamson County EMS and Austin Community College. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the updated education affiliation agreements between Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Austin Community College. 
 
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:
  01.12.2016 WCEMS ACC ALS Affiliation Agreement
  01.12.2016 WCEMS ACC BLS Affiliation Agreement
 
             
23. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the affiliation agreement between Williamson County EMS and Texas A&M College of Medicine.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the affiliation agreement between Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Texas A&M College of Medicine.
 
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:
  01.12.2016 WCEMS Affiliation Agreement with TX A&M College of Medicine
 
             
24. Discuss and take action to approve the Sheriff's Forfeiture Fund-State and Local Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
  General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, Sheriff James R. Wilson, and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Sheriff's Chapter 59 Forfeited Funds Budget
 
             
25. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2016 Animal Shelter Donation Fund.   
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Director of Williamson County Animal Shelter Cheryl Schneider addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Fiscal Year 2016 Animal Shelter Donation Fund.
 
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:
  Animal Shelter Donation Fund Budget
 
             
26. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution of the Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas in support of the briefs filed by the County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas and the Texas Conference of Urban Counties in relation to Attorney General Opinion Request No. RQ-0061-KP regarding maintenance obligations pertaining to sidewalks within publicly dedicated right-of-way.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a  Resolution of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas in support of the briefs filed by the County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas and the Texas Conference of Urban Counties in relation to Attorney General Opinion Request No. RQ-0061-KP regarding maintenance obligations pertaining to sidewalks within publicly dedicated right-of-way.
 
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:
  01.12.2016 Resolution of Williamson County Commissioners' Court Regarding Sidewalk Maintenance
 
             
27. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP#1509-011, Hosted Solution Service - Web Based Benefit Enrollment System to the best proposal, Winston Financial Services, Inc.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To award Request for Proposal (RFP) #1509-011, Hosted Solution Service - Web Based Benefit Enrollment System to the best proposal - Winston Financial Services, Inc.

 
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:
  01.12.2016 Winston Financial Services MSA
  01.12.2016 Winston Financial Services SOW
  recommendation letter
  Certificate of Interested Parties
  score sheet
 
             
28. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving renewal of the Consulting Services Agreement between Rely Information Systems, LLC and Williamson County, Texas for DBA patch and upgrade assistance and general Oracle DBA support and maintenance of Williamson County's Oracle applications, and exemption of the services to be provided under the agreement from the competitive bidding proposal requirements per the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve renewal of the Consulting Services Agreement between Rely Information Systems, LLC and Williamson County, Texas for DBA patch and upgrade assistance and general Oracle DBA support and maintenance of Williamson County's Oracle applications, and exemption of the services to be provided under the agreement from the competitive bidding proposal requirements per the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
 
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:
  01.12.2016 Oracle DBA Consulting Services Agreement with Rely Information Systems LLC
 
             
29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for RFP/Bid #1512-040, Intercom and Paging System for Williamson County Jail.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Request for Proposal (RFP)/Bid #1512-040, Intercom and Paging System for Williamson County Jail.
 
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 Packet for 1512-040
 
             
30. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the HazMat Camera System Project for submittal for FY16 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $18,684.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Hammad Camera System Project for submittal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $18,684.00.
 
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
             
31. Homeland Security Grant Project Funding Request – Wireless DVR and Audio/Visual Transmission Equipment Project - Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the Wireless DVR and Audio/Visual Transmission Equipment Project for submittal for FY16 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $8500.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Wireless DVR and Audio/Visual Transmission Equipment Project for submittal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $8,500.00.
 
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
             
32. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the Annual HazMat Monitor Maintenance Service Project for submittal for FY16 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $12,000.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Annual HazMat Monitor Maintenance Service Project for submittal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $12,000.00.
 
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
             
33. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the PEAC Software Project for submittal for FY16 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $18,000.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the PEAC Software Project for submittal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $18,000.00.
 
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
             
34. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the Radiation Dosimeter Project for submittal for FY16 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $24,800.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Radiation Dosimeter Project for submittal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $24,800.00.
 
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
             
35. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the Portable Radiation Detection Device Project for submittal for FY16 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $5,000.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Portable Radiation Detection Device Project for submittal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $5,000.00.
 
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
             
36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the Level A HazMat Suits with Flash Protection and Suit Tester Project for submittal for FY16 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $35,400.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Level A HazMat Suits with Flash Protection and Suit Tester Project for submittal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $35,400.
 
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
             
37. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the Gemini Analyzer – RAMAN and FTIR Project for submittal for FY16 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $95,000.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Gemini Analyzer – RAMAN and FTIR Project for submittal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $95,000.00.
 
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
             
38. 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 for EMS Donations.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-367401 EMS Donations $150.00
 
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
             
39. 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 the use of EMS Donations.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge the use of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0540-003670 Use of Donations $150.00
 
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
             
40. 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 for the Williamson County EMS share of FY 15 Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System Funds.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) share of Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System Funds; with a correction of the "Description" from Payment for other entities to Payment from other entities:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-333220 Payment from other entities $23,314.00
 
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
             
41. 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 EMS.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0540-004232 Training, Conf., Seminars $4181.00
  0100-0540-003107 Medical Equipment < $5000 $4690.00
  0100-0540-004234 Training Supplies $1893.00
  0100-0540-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $700.00
  0100-0540-003010 Computer Equipment < $5000 $3500.00
  0100-0540-003001 Small Equipment & Tools < $500 $450.00
  0100-0540-004210 Internet/Email SVS $4300.00
  0100-0540-003002 Vehicle Equipment < $5000 $3600.00
 
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
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:22 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016.
             
42. 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.
e) Discuss Project Deliver
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
43. 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.)
A. Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
1. Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Sneed Loop
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 119
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Park.
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections)
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Kruger property exchange (3901 CR 130 Hutto, TX)
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H.
m) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
n) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Williamson County Expo Center.
o) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240.
p) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.
q) Discuss the acquisition of real property from Taylor ISD and WILCO Park Foundation for the East Wilco Park Access Road.
r) Discuss the acquisition of real property from the Andice Cemetery.
s) Discuss accepting the donation of a Water Quality/Detention Pond on Avery Ranch Blvd.
t) Discuss accepting donations of ROW for Busby Lane.
u) Discuss an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Round Rock in regards to Kenney Fort Blvd.

B. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
1). Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the 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 exchange of property with Mr. Kruger
e) Discuss real estate at 355 Texas Ave.
f) Discuss the proposed sale of portion of county property on Inner Loop opposite Maintenance Building.
g) Discuss the proposed sale of portion of county property by Jester Annex
h) Discuss the proposed sale of excess right-of-way on Hwy 79 abutting 79 Business Park
i) Discuss abandoning row on CR 359
j) Discuss possible sale of 183 A excess right of way
k) Discuss proposed sale of real estate of Blue Springs Blvd
l) Discuss transfer of ROW on a portion of Williams Drive to the City of Georgetown
m) Discuss abandonment of CR359.
n) Discuss proposed land swap on East Old Settlers Blvd.
o) Discuss proposed sale of an easement to Enterprise Crude Pipeline LLC.

C. Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
44. 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) 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
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) 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.
f) 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
g) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al., In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
h) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
i) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al., In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
j) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
k) Floodplain Regulation Issue
l) Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
m) Carolyn Barnes, et al. v. Texas Attorney General, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
n) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
o) Notice of Claim – In Re Ray Steven Rose
p) Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal
q) Utility damage claim that occurred on or about 02/19/2014 on CR 488 (Claim # TXPR141360)
r) Claim for overpayment – Timothy Wright
s) Medical subrogation lien settlement offer related to covered person in County’s health benefits plan.
t) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015
u) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
v) Royger Harris Claim
w) Employment law and regulations relating to court reporters.
x) Jessica Smith claim
y) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families
z) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
aa) Legislative changes to firearms laws and possession of firearms on county property
bb) RQ-0061-KP – Request for Opinion Relating to Duty of County to Maintain Sidewalks and legal obligations relating to Sidewalks
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
45. 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 2:19 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016.
             
46. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
47. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
48. 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) 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
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) 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.
f) 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
g) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al., In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
h) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
i) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al., In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
j) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
k) Floodplain Regulation Issue
l) Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
m) Carolyn Barnes, et al. v. Texas Attorney General, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
n) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
o) Notice of Claim – In Re Ray Steven Rose
p) Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding possible appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and approval of payment of disputed employment taxes pending appeal
q) Utility damage claim that occurred on or about 02/19/2014 on CR 488 (Claim # TXPR141360)
r) Claim for overpayment – Timothy Wright
s) Medical subrogation lien settlement offer related to covered person in County’s health benefits plan.
t) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015
u) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
v) Royger Harris Claim
w) Employment law and regulations relating to court reporters.
x) Jessica Smith claim
y) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families
z) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
aa) Action regarding legislative changes to firearms laws, to include but not be limited to the adoption and implementation of regulations and policies relating to the possession of firearms on and within Williamson County property and facilities.
bb) RQ-0061-KP – Request for Opinion Relating to Duty of County to Maintain Sidewalks and legal obligations relating to Sidewalks
  No action was taken on this item.
             
49. 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.
             
50. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 2:22 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 19th day of January 2016.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy



    

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