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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:32 A.M. on TUESDAY, October 9, 2007, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
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Present:
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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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Absent:
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County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
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Attendees:
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Jana Duty, County Attorney
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Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
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Stephen Ackley, Assistant County Attorney
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Hal Hawes, Assistant County Attorney
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Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
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Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
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Citizen comments. |
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Dawn Jenson and Penny Moran employees at T. Don Hutto Facility, Carrie Murphy, teacher at T. Don Hutto Facility, Damon Hininger, representative of Corrections Corporation of America, Jose Orta representative of LULAC 4721, Bob Libal of Grassroots Leadership of Austin, Taylor resident Angela Kopit, Georgetown resident Sherry Dana and Mary Ellen Kersch, Liberty Hill citizen Jim Dillon, Jay Johnson, Jane Van Praag of Bartlett, Kenneth Cohen Psychotherapist, Taylor citizen Cynthia Valdez , Keith Jones, teacher at T. Don Hutto Facility, and Evelyn Hernandez Administrator for T. Don Hutto Facility addressed the Court. |
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Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the minutes of the meeting of October 2, 2007 as presented.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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10.02.2007 CC Minutes
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, and Wire Transfers 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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Auditor Donna McKitrick 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 authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,971,600.25 in computer printout from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the 2007 County Budget.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to San Gabriel Parkway. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached)
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Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Addendum
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Bills
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit
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Wire Transfers
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System. |
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URS Superintendent Greg Bergeron addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To note in minutes Utility Request for Precinct IV:
Southwest Milam W.S.C. – CR 417 – Road Bore for 2” casing pipe
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Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Utility Request
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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 – 8 ) |
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Consider authorizing the transfer of computer equipment from the Auditor's Office to Auction. (Complete list filed with official minutes)
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the transfer of computer equipment from the auditor’s Office to Auction. (Complete list filed with official minutes).
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Asset Transfer
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Consider noting in the minutes the vacation of Public Utility Easement between Lots 13 and 14 in The Lookout at Brushy Creek. Pct. #4
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To note in the minutes the vacation of Public Utility Easement between Lots 13 and 14 in The Lookout at Brushy Creek. Pct #4
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Vacation of Public Utility Easement
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Discuss and consider approving the final plat Wheeler Subdivision.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the final plat of the Wheeler Subdivision.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Base Dedication
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Base Plat PDF
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace Pct. #4 monthly report in compliance with code of criminal procedure 103.005(b). |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Pct. #4 monthly report in compliance with code of criminal procedure 103.055(b).
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Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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JP #4 Collections Report
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
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Fernando Gaytan of HNTB addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Advance Funding Agreement 0337-02-038 SH29 - left turn lane at new High School with TxDOT. The project consists of the construction of left turn lane on SH29 at the proposed new high school.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To table this item.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Resolution for Advance Funding Agreeement with TxDOT SH29-left turn lane at new High School.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To table this item.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Resolution
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Discuss and take appropriate action on courthouse restoration. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To notify Browning Construction Company and their bonding company that the courthouse restoration and renovation project must be completed to the Court’s satisfaction by October 30, 2007, and if not completed by that date the Court will complete the project itself and charge any expenses incurred against the retainage and/or pursue a claim against Browning Construction’s performance bond.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Discuss and take possible action on setting date for courthouse rededication ceremony.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To set date of December 8, 2007 for Courthouse rededication ceremony.
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Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Discuss and Authorize the issuance of a notice of termination to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) relating to the termination of the Intergovernmental Services Agreement effective December 21, 2005 and modified April 18, 2006 between Williamson County and ICE.
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Assistant County Attorney Hal Hawes and Jay Brown Attorney for Beirne, Maynard & Parsons addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To table this item.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Notice of Termination to ICE
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Discuss and Authorize the issuance of a notice of termination to the Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) relating to the termination of the Agreement effective February 1, 2007 between Williamson County and CCA relating to detention services at the T. Don Hutto Residential Facility.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To table this item.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Notice of Termination to CCA
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Discuss and authorize amendments to that certain agreement by and between Williamson County and CCA effective as of February 1, 2007 relating to detention services at the T. Don Hutto Residential Facility.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To table this item.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Amendment No 1 to Agreement cca and wilco
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Discuss authorizing the issuance of a letter which would give ICE the authority to directly communicate with Corrections Corporation of America relating to specific matters pertaining to the services provided at the T. Don Hutto Residential Facility.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To table this item.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Letter Delegating Communication Authority
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Consider accepting the City of Hutto as a participating member of the Williiamson County & Cities Health District (WCCHD).
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Interim Executive Director of WCCHD Mona Bartosh addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To accept the City of Hutto as a participating member of the Williamson County & Cities Health District (WCCHD).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Hutto Request Letter
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WCCHD Cooperative Agrmt - Hutto
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Discuss and take appropriate action on designating an authorized representative as required by Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code to act on behalf of the County in connection with any further meeetings on the proposed Rivery Park Reinvestment Zone in the City of Georgetown.
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To designate Commissioner Covey as the authorized representative to act on behalf of the County in connection with any further meetings on the proposed Rivery Park Reinvestment Zone in the City of Georgetown.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Rivery Park Reinvestment Zone
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Discuss and take appropriate action on designating a member of the Commissioner's Court to serve as an ex-officio member and representative of Williamson County on the Round Rock Economic Development Partnership board.
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This item was removed from the agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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RR Economic Development Partnership
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Consider approving ESD No. 5 Board Member appointments.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To table this item.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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McCord Resume
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Sansum Resume
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Discuss and take appropriate action on ESD Board Member job description. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve ESD Board Member job description as amended.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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ESD #5 Job Description
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Consider approving request to cancel the contract for drug and alcohol testing services between Williamson County and Pinnacle Medical Management.
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Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve request to cancel the contract for drug and alcohol testing services between Williamson County and Pinnacle Medical Management.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Discuss and take possible action on the new Round Rock Annex. |
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No action was taken. |
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Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Jail:
From/To: 0100-0570-001100 Salaries $90,674.00
0100-0570-002010 FICA $ 6,937.00
0100-0570-002020 Retirement $ 9,938.00
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Jail:
From/To: 0100-0570-001100 Salaries $90,674.00
0100-0570-002010 FICA $ 6,937.00
0100-0570-002020 Retirement $ 9,938.00
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforseeable circumstances and approving a Budget Amendment for the Sheriff's Office, due to the inability of the vendor to meet bid obligations:
From/To: 0100-0560-005700 SO/Vehicles $336,468.00
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To declare emergency and approve a Budget Amendment for the Sheriff’s Office, due to the inability of the vendor to meet bid obligations:
From/To: 0100-0560-005700 SO/Vehicles $336,468.00
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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BA Sheriff's Office
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EXECUTIVE SESSION |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:43 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2007.
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Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Property.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss County Landfill (Executive Session as per VTCA Govt. Code Sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:35 P. M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2007.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill. |
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No action was taken. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Covey confirmed with Connie Watson that the date for Archeology Day is Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. at Berry Springs Park and Preserve in Georgetown. |