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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:38 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010, 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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Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor Commissioners' Court
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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 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the minutes of the last meeting.
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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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10-19-2010 CC Mins
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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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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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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice for San Gabriel Parkway. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached) |
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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 the payment of bills totaling $7,044,498.92 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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Addendum
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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10.26.2010 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:
Lucille Turner and Virginia Sterzing of Cedar Park
Kurt Johnson Sr. of Austin
Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker |
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Attachments: |
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Lucille Turner Letter
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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 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 a line item transfer for Tax Assessor/Collector (with change of account name on 0100-0499-004500 to Maintenance Contracts):
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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 action on the road closure request for the annual Resolution Run through the Brushy Creek neighborhood. This request has been through the road closure request process and all reviewers approved this event.
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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 road closure request for the annual Resolution Run through the Brushy Creek neighborhood.
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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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Route Map
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Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or 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 through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or 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 the appointment of Robert Winkler to ESD #6 Weir. Mr. Winkler replaces Forest McBride and his term will be August 2010 to August 2012.
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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 appointment of Robert Winkler to Emergency Services District #6 Weir, to replace Forest McBride for term of August 2010 to August 2012 .
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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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Winkler
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Discuss and consider re-appointing, Adam Bryant, Mack Sherrod, and Darryl Phillips to ESD Board #1 for two year terms to begin on Jan. 1, 2011 and expire on Dec. 31, 2012.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To re-appoint Adam Bryant, Mack Sherrod, and Darryl Phillips to Emergency Services District Board #1 for two year terms to begin on Jan. 1, 2011 and expire on Dec. 31, 2012.
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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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AdamBryantBio
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ESD No1 Map
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MemoChiefKiracofe
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Darryl Phillips Bio
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MackSherrodBio
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Mack Sherrod Bio
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Recognition of First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley as recipient of the 2010 Texas Association of County Auditor's Denise Linch Assistant County Auditor Award.
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County Auditor David Flores and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Attachments: |
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TACA Award Letter, J. Kiley
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TACA Award Letter J Kiley
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Discuss and take appropriate action on proclamation declaring the month of November as "Pancreatic Awareness Month".
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The following addressed the Court:
Erika Priddy of Cedar Park
Louise Hawes and son Hal Hawes of Georgetown |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve proclamation declaring the month of November as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month".
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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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Pancreatic Stats
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Proclamation
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Pancreatic Letter
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:09 A.M. AND RECONVENED AT 10:50 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a proclamation by the governor recognizing October, 2010, as Human Resources Awareness Month.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Attachments: |
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Governor Proclamation
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Human Resources Presentation
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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 adopting the Protocol for Sustainable Roadsides dated October 2010.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To adopt the Protocol for Sustainable Roadsides dated October 2010.
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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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Protocol for Sustainable Roadsides-Oct.2010
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Discuss and consider revisions to the Construction Manual, Special Conditions section XIV. Erosion Control and XXXIII. Tree and Plant Protection (changes attached).
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve revisions to the Construction Manual, Special Conditions section XIV. Erosion Control and XXXIII. Tree and Plant Protection (changes attached).
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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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Landscape Special Conditions-Construction Manual
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Discuss and consider approving TBG Partners Supplemental #2 to County Road Roadside Landscape Specifications Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for the execution of Work Authorization #10 for the implementation of sustainable roadsides.
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This item was removed from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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TBG Partners Supplemental 2 to County Road Roadside Landscape Specifications PSA
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with Janis Johnson and Richard W. Johnson. SH 195 (P111)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with Janis Johnson and Richard W. Johnson. SH 195 (P111)
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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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Johnson POssession and Use Agreement
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Letter of Agreement for the purchase of a waterline and temporary construction easement with David and Karen Elms regarding right-of-way on SH 195. (P10)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Letter of Agreement for the purchase of a waterline and temporary construction easement with David and Karen Elms regarding right-of-way on SH 195. (P10)
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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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Elms Letter of Agreement - SH 195
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Discuss and take appropriate action on supplement appointments of Judges and Alternate Judges to serve during the November 2, 2010 elections.
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Elections Administrator Rick Barron 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 following as Judges and Alternate Judges to serve during the November 2, 2010 elections with changes.
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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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Election Day Judge and Alternate Appointments
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment of the Manager, Tabulation Supervisor, Presiding Judge, and Alternate Judge, for the Central Counting Station established for the Joint General and Special Elections held on November 2, 2010.
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Elections Administrator Rick Barron 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 following appointments for the Central Counting Station established for the Joint General and Special Elections held on November 2, 2010:
Candi Zaccheus, Counting Station Manager
Rick Barron, Tabulation Supervisor
Karen Adair-Murphy, Presiding Judge
Glen Fine, Alternate Judge
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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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Order Establishing Central Counting Station
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding revisions to the Employee Policy Manual effective October 1, 2010.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle 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 revisions to the Employee Policy Manual effective October 1, 2010.
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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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Policy Manual Revisions
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10.26.2010\Policy Manual and Appendices 10.01.2010 Revised 10.26.2010
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the 2010-2011 Williamson County Wellness Program beginning November 1, 2010.
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The following addressed the Court:
Human Resources Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays
Dr. Bonnie Stump of Georgetown
Legal Advisor Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes |
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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 2010-2011 Williamson County Wellness Program beginning November 1, 2010.
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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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2011 Wellness Program
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Employee Feedback Summary
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Wellness Presentation
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Williamson County Incentive Pay Plan for FY 2012.
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This item was removed from the Agenda. |
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Discuss and take possible action on interlocal agreement between Williamson County and the City of Taylor to provide Emergency Communication Services.
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Chief of Operations for Emergency Communications Patrick Cobb
Legal Advisor Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes
Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator for City of Taylor Pat Ekiss |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve an interlocal agreement between Williamson County and the City of Taylor Fire Department to provide Emergency Communication Services.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Taylor Emergency Communications Interlocal Agreement
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Discuss and consider presentation from Linda Watson, President/Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
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Williamson County Capital Metro Board of Directors Representative Norm Chafetz introduced President/CEO of Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Linda Watson who addressed the Court. |
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Attachments: |
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Linda Watson Bio
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of November 16, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for contract towing for the Sheriff'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 authorize advertising and set date of November 16, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for contract towing for the Sheriff's Office.
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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 base bids received to the lowest and best bidder for bid #10WC822, Chandler Road, Phase IIIA to Chasco Constructors, LTD, L.L.P.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To award bid #10WC822 for Chandler Road Phase IIIA to Chasco Constructors, LTD, L.L.P.
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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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Chandler Road bid analysis
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Chandler Road Bid recomendation
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Consider an order 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 and the partial funding of the Victims Witness Assistance Coordinator.
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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 order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the District Attorney's On-Call Supplement and the partial funding of the Victims Witness Assistance Coordinator:
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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 an order 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 and the Victims Witness Assistance Coordinator paid by the DA Drug Fund.
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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 order 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 District Attorney's On-Call Supplement and the Victims Witness Assistance Coordinator paid by the District Attorney's 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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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for October 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
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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 order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for October 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for October 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
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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 order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for October 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty Pay:
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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 the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hermine.
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Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:55 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010. |
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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 of lease of property by the County:
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for RM 2338 Phase II.
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 south of Bell County Line to IH 35.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 183 Extension from 1,000 feet south of San Gabriel to 1,000 feet north of SH 29.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Haybarn Lane.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway.
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Great Oaks extension.
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass.
o) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pearson and Neenah.
p) Discuss proposed Northwoods Road District.
q) Discuss conveyance of University Boulevard right-of-way.
r) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from East of Hutto to CR 402.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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.)
Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County and/or other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts (discussion and possible action); including the following:
a) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
b) Employment related matters;
c) Williamson County Emergency Services Organizations Agreement; and
d) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison, County Commissioners; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
e) Cause No. 08-226-C26, Voss v. Williamson County
f) Cause No. D-1-GN-09-004107, Waste Management of Texas Inc. v. Attorney General and County of Williamson, District Court, Travis County
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:33 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010. |
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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 and contracts; including the following:
a) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
b) Employment related matters;
c) Williamson County Emergency Services Organizations Agreement; and
d) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison, County Commissioners; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
e) Cause No. 08-226-C26, Voss v. Williamson County
f) Cause No. D-1-GN-09-004107, Waste Management of Texas Inc. v. Attorney General and County of Williamson, District Court, Travis County |
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No action was taken. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments. |