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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:42 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009, 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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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1
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Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2
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Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3
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Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4
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Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
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Attendees:
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Henry Prejean, Chief Civil Litigator
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Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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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 the minutes of the special meeting on October 19 and and the regular session on October 20th.
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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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10.20.2009 CC Minutes
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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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No action was taken. |
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Attachments: |
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Off ROW Summary
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Valdez Right of Entry Agreement
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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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Donna Baker Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,757,243.70 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County budget.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Funding Report
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Quick Check Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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The following addressed the Court:
Joe D. Giddens Jr. of Leander
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill |
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes 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.
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Auditor's Office.
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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 the Auditor's Office:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #1.
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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 Constable Pct. #1 with change of account # 3008 to 0100-0551-003008 and account #5700 to 0100-0551-005700:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for ITS.
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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 ITS:
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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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Consider approving the Waiver of Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by 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 the Waiver of Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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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Waiving of P&I Oct 09
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Waiver of P & I
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Consider approving Property Tax Refunds Over $2,500.00 for the month of September 2009 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 September 2009 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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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Court Refunds Sep 09
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Consider approving donation to Victim Assistance from GRC Wireless, Inc. (Shelter Alliance Cell Phone Fundraiser) in the amount of $221.00.
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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 donation to Victim Assistance from GRC Wireless, Inc. (Shelter Alliance Cell Phone Fundraiser) in the amount of $221.00.
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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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Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items including a vehicle to auction/donation/destruction. (Complete list filed with official minutes)
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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 transfer of various items including a vehicle to auction/donation/destruction.
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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 Transfers
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Discuss and take action on a block party to close part of the street. My address is 1802 Wood Vista
Place, Round Rock we will have approximately 50 people attending.
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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 closing street at 1802 Wood Vista Place, Round Rock for a block party.
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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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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an agreement between Williamson County and ESD #10, Coupland for 2009/2010.
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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 an agreement between Williamson County and ESD #10, Coupland for 2009/2010.
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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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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an agreement between Williamson County and ESD #5, Jarrell for 2009/2010.
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This item was removed from the agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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ESD 5 Agreement
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and consider approving Stanley Consultants, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase 3 (RM 2338 to SH 195) Road Bond Project.
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Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies 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 the Stanley Consultants, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase 3 (RM 2338 to SH 195) Road Bond Project.
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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 Consultants PSA for Ronald Reagan Boulevard North
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Discuss and consider approving Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. Supplemental #1 to their RM 2338 Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for utility coordination.
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Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies 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 approve the Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. Supplemental #1 to their RM 2338 Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for utility coordination.
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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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CobbFendley Supp.1 to RM2338 PSA
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CobbFendley WA2-RM2338PH1-WilliamsDr
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Consider authorizing budget transfer request of 2001 Road Bond money per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: move $3,000,000 from P196 (Ronald Reagan Blvd Phase IV) to P211 (Ronald Reagan Blvd Phase III).
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Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies 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 a budget transfer request of 2001 Road Bond money per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: move $3,000,000 from P196 (Ronald Reagan Blvd Phase IV) to P211 (Ronald Reagan Blvd Phase III).
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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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Consider authorizing budget transfer request of 2006 Road Bond money per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: move $689,754.55 from P180 (Right of Way) to P124 (CR 179) $2,000, P169 (CR 214) $61,026.20, P175 (Chandler Road 3A/3B) $593,484.85, P179 (CR 138) $13,750 and P183 (Williams Drive) $19,493.50.
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Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies 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 a budget transfer request of 2006 Road Bond money per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: move $689,754.55 from P180 (Right of Way) to P124 (CR 179) $2,000, P169 (CR 214) $61,026.20, P175 (Chandler Road 3A/3B) $593,484.85, P179 (CR 138) $13,750 and P183 (Williams Drive) $19,493.50.
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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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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an agreement for preliminary engineering services between the County and Union Pacific Railroad on Tradesman Park Crossing.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an agreement for preliminary engineering services between the County and Union Pacific Railroad on Tradesman Park Crossing.
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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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Trademanscrossing
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Discuss and take appropriate action on right of way acquisition project FM 112, Brushy Creek Relief agreement between Williamson County and TxDOT.
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Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies 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 the right of way acquisition project FM 112, Brushy Creek Relief agreement between Williamson County and TxDOT.
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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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TxDOT ROW Agreement for FM 112
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Dwight and Arlethia Benford for right of way needed on RM 2338. (P31, Part 1)
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This item was moved to Executive Session.
This item was removed from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Benford Real Estate Contract - RM 2338 Parcel 31 Part 1
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Dwight and Arlethia Benford for right of way needed on RM 2338. (P31, Part 2)
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This item was moved to Executive Session.
This item was removed from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Benford Real Estate Contract - RM 2338 Parcel 31 Part 2
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Dwight and Arlethia Benford for right of way needed on RM 2338. (P31, Part 3)
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This item was moved to Executive Session.
This item was removed from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Beneford Real Estate Contract - RM 2338 Parcel 31 Part 3
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of CR 313, and take appropriate action. (Gonzalez)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a resolution to determine the necessity and authorize the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of CR 313. (Gonzalez)
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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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Condemnation Resolution - CR 313 Gonzalez
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of CR 313, and take appropriate action. (Tejeda)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of CR 313. (Tejeda)
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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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Condemnation Resolution - CR 313 Tejeda
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Discuss and take appropriate action on repayment of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds ($318,314) utilized in the Georgetown Housing Authority Sierra Ridge Project.
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Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell and Chief Civil Litigator Hank Prejean 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 accept repayment of $159,000 for CDBG funds utilized in the Georgetown Housing Authority Sierra Ridge Project and to commit to repay HUD. To authorize the County Judge and County Auditor to meet and negotiate an agreement (up to and including legal action) with the Georgetown Housing Authority for resolution in repayment of the balance of $159,314.
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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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CDBG Monitoring Report
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Discuss and take possible action regarding the Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order #111972.
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Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies 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 sign a letter to TxDOT and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in regards to Texas Transportation Commission Minute Order #111972.
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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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Minute Order #111972
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Discuss and take action regarding the Jester Williamson County Annex and the Public Safety Building in Round Rock and other matters related thereto.
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Building Projects Manager Gary Wilson addressed the Court.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on setting the process to fill the Williamson County appointment to the Capital Metro Board of Directors.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize Commissioners Long and Birkman to accept for two weeks any recommendations to fill the Williamson County appointment to the Capital Metro Board of Directors.
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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 implementing new procedures for the 2010-2011 budget process.
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The following addressed the Court:
Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig
Rebecca Clemons from the County Judge's Office
County Auditor David Flores
Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt
Emergency Operations Director John Sneed
Treasurer Vivian Wood
Purchasing Director Bob Space
Executive Director of Juvenile Services Charly Skaggs
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Attachments: |
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Budget Process Recs
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Discuss and consider FY 2010 Austin Community College GED Contract.
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Executive Director of Juvenile Services Charly Skaggs 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 approve FY 2010 Austin Community College GED contract for Williamson County Juvenile 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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
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Attachments: |
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ACC GED Testing Contract
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of November 19, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for US 183 @ FM 3405 intersection improvements, Bid #10WC805.
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Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of November 19, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for US 183 @ FM 3405 intersection improvements, Bid #10WC805.
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of November 19, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Business 79 drainage improvements, Bid #09WC712.
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Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of November 19, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Business 79 drainage improvements, Bid #09WC712.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of November 19, 2009 at 11:00 A.M in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the demolition of metal building in the right of way (ROW) at Intersection of CR 101 and US 79, Bid #10WC804.
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Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of November 19, 2009 at 11:00 A.M in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the demolition of metal building in the right of way (ROW) at Intersection of CR 101 and US 79, Bid #10WC804.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider awarding alternate bids received for Bid # 09WC722, RM 2338 Phase 2, Ronald Reagan Blvd to FM 3405, to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications- FT Woods Construction Services, Inc.
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Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies 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 award FT Woods Construction Services, Inc. as the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications for Bid# 09WC722.
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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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Recommendation and Bid Analysis
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FT Woods Construction Bid
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Consider declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the District Attorney On-Call Supplement.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the District Attorney On-Call Supplement:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the portion of the DA On-Call Supplement paid by the DA Drug Fund.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the portion of the DA On-Call Supplement paid by the DA Drug Fund:
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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 ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:44 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009.
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code Sec. 551.0721 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 CR 313 project.
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for CR 104 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for RM 2338 Phase II project.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 project from 805 to SH 138.
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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.)
1) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County:
a) Iglesias Claim – discuss and take appropriate action.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss personnel issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code Sec. 551.074 Deliberation Regarding Matters Concerning Personnel.) Employment of Human Resources Director. |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:19 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009. |
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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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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To deny the vehicle claim from Patrick Iglesias and instruct the County Attorney to notify him of the decision.
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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 take appropriate action regarding matters concerning personnel in the matter of employment of the Human Resources Director. |
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Interim HR Director Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve Interim HR Director Lisa Zirkle as the new Director of Human Resources at a salary of $104,000.
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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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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Birkman announced that she and Commissioner Covey will be holding a joint County Update meeting on Monday November 2nd at the Brushy Creek Community Center at 6:30 P.M. |