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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:38 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011, 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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Others Present: |
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioner's Court
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Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
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1. |
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 4, 2011 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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10.04.2011 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 one addressed the Court. |
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker 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 payment of bills totaling $1,902,810.19 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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10.11.2011 Funding Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and Mickie Ross, Executive Director of the Williamson County Museum, addressed the Court. |
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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 – 17).
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
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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 line item transfer for Non-Departmental:
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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 EMS.
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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 line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
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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 the District Clerk's Office.
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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 line item transfer for the District Clerk'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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Consider approving the Treasurers Report on the Williamson County Finances for August 2011.
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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 the County Treasurer's report on the Williamson County Finances for August, 2011.
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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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Treasurers Report August 2011
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace#4, September, 2011, monthly report in compliance with code of criminal procedure 103.005(b).
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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 the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4, September, 2011 monthly report in compliance with code of criminal procedure 103.005(b).
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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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SEPTEMBER 11-EOM
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Consider closing Kempwood Loop, in Teravista, just west of Redcliff Intersection, on Oct. 22nd, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. until midnight for a block party, and consider loaning cones and barricades.
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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 the closing of Kempwood Loop in Teravista just west of the Redcliff Lane intersection, on October 22, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until midnight for a block party and the loaning of cones and barricades.
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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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Kempwood Loop
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Consider closing Woodthorpe, from Moorberry to Lonsdale Drive on Oct. 21, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for their biannual block party held in the Forest North Area and consider loaning cones and barricades.
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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 the closure of Woodthorpe Street from Moorberry Street to Lonsdale Drive on October 21, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for their biannual block party and to loan cones and barricades.
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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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Woodthorpe
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Consider closing Chestnut Meadows Bend, in Teravista, at the intersection with Colony Glen Lane, on Oct. 22, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until midnight for a block party and consider loaning cones and barricades.
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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 the closing of Chestnut Meadows Bend in Teravista at the intersection with Colony Glen Lane on October 22, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until midnight for a block party and to loan cones and barricades.
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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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Chestnut Meadows Bend
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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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 Transfer Forms
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Authorize the County Judge to execute a quitclaim deed for a portion of 3rd Street in the Pfluger's Addition in Coupland to Ruby Wabbel, Pct. 4.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a quitclaim deed for a portion of 3rd Street in the Pfluger's Addition in Coupland to Ruby Wabbel (Precinct #4).
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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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Wabbel Quitclaim
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Discuss and consider approval of final plat of Forest Creek Section 37.
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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 the final plat of Forest Creek Section 37 (Precinct #4).
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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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Forest Creek Sec 37
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Consider accepting and noting in the minutes that Commissioner Covey has met her 2011 Commissioner Statutory Continuing Education requirement with a total of 20.00 hours earned.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To accept and note in the minutes that Commissioner Covey has met her 2011 Commissioner Statutory Continuing Education requirement with a total of 20.00 hours earned.
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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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2011 Cont Ed
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Acknowledge receipt of payment of $9,701.56 from Sun City Texas Community Association, Inc. as a cost-sharing contribution for construction of right-turn lane at Del Webb/Williams drive intersection.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Road Bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken.
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Consider approving Change Order No. 33 in the amount of -$49,626.01 for US 183 a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
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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 Change Order No. 33 in the amount of -$49,626.01 for U.S. Highway 183, a Pass-Through Financing Project in Precinct #2.
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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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Change Order 33 for US 183
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with DIANE K. BOHAC and JANIE K. STEFEK for ROW needed on Chandler IIIA. (PARCEL 6)
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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 authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Diane K. Bohac and Janie K. Stefek for right-of-way needed on Chandler IIIA (PARCEL 6).
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Abstain)
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Attachments: |
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Bohac Stefek Real Estate Contract
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Morrison
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with DONHAM P. FRAZIER for ROW needed on Chandler IIIA. (PARCEL 11)
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. Commissioner Morrison abstained from voting on this item. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Donham P. Frazier for right-of-way needed on Chandler IIIA (PARCEL 11).
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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 (Abstain)
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Attachments: |
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Morrison
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Frazier Real Estate Contract
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment 4 to the Inter-Governmental Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement between Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Williamson County (AKA Local Initiative Projects contract).
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Director of Environmental Programs Gary Boyd 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 Contract Amendment 4 to the Inter-Governmental Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement between Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Williamson County (AKA Local Initiative Projects contract).
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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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Amendment 4 to TEQ Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement
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Discuss and take action on potential additional Habitat Listings by U.S. Fish and Wildlife.
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Director of Environmental Programs Gary Boyd addressed the Court. No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on naming park properties.
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Interim Parks Director Randy Bell 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 the proposed names of Blackland Heritage County Park and River Ranch County Park for the Byers Tract and Williams Tract, respectively.
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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 Amendment No. 5 to TechShare Resource Sharing Addendum, Common Integrated Justice System, Court Administration System between Williamson County and the Texas Conference of Urban Counties (CUC).
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Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Amendment No. 5 to the TechShare Resource Sharing Addendum, Common Integrated Justice System, Court Administration System between Williamson County and the Texas Conference of Urban Counties (CUC).
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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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Amendment 5 to TechShare Resources Sharing Addendum for CJIS
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Discuss and take appropriate action on an Amendment to the Master Services Agreement between Williamson County and Gray Hawk Payment Technologies, Inc.
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Sheriff's Office Financial Manager Kurt Showalter addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an Amendment to the Master Services Agreement between Williamson County and Gray Hawk Payment Technologies, Incorporated.
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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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Amendment to Gray Hawk Payment Technologies Master Services Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Addendum to an Agreement with Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P. to provide Legal Services for Williamson County in regards to complying with the Voting Rights Act; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services.
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Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve an Addendum to an Agreement with Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P. to provide Legal Services for Williamson County in regards to complying with the Voting Rights Act and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional 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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Beirne Maynard and Parsons Redistricting Contract
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Consider approving the Early Voting Schedule and Election Day Polling Locations for the Constitutional Amendment Election, and conducting joint elections with other political jurisdictions on November 8, 2011.
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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 the Early Voting Schedule and Election Day Polling Locations for the Constitutional Amendment Election, and conduct joint elections with other political jurisdictions on November 8, 2011.
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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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Chgs Nov 2010 to Nov 2011
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ED Poll Sites 11-8-11
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EV Schedule 11-8-11
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Order Authorizing Joint Election
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Consider approving a resolution for the Texans Feeding Texans program.
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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 resolution for the Texans Feeding Texans program.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Texans Feeding Texans Resolution
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Consider awarding proposals received for Snack and Beverage Vending Machines for Williamson County, Proposal # 11WCP1009, to the overall best proposer meeting specifications, Mcliff Partners LTD, d/b/a Mcliff Vending and Office Coffee Service.
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Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes 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 award proposals received for Snack and Beverage Vending Machines for Williamson County, Proposal # 11WCP1009, to the overall best proposer meeting specifications; Mcliff Partners LTD, d/b/a Mcliff Vending and Office Coffee Service and to authorize the County Judge to sign the Agreement.
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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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Summary Vending Evaluation
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Mcliff Vending Services Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Resolution nominating WCAD Board members.
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Chairman of the Williamson Central Appraisal District's Board of Directors Harry Gibbs 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 approve a Resolution regarding nomination of WCAD Board members Harry Gibbs and Deborah Hunt.
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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 on the Hutto Olde Tyme Days Festival and parade scheduled for October 15, 2011.
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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 use of the Williamson County Hutto Annex parking lot to stage the Hutto Olde Tyme Days Festival parade on October 15, 2011.
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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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Authorized User Agreement for Hutto Olde Tyme Days Festival
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Agreement with City of Cedar Park for 2010 2011.
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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 Emergency Service Organization Agreement with the City of Cedar Park for 2010 - 2011.
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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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City of Cedar park Emergency Services Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Agreement with the City of Round Rock for 2010 2011.
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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 Emergency Service Organization Agreement with the City of Round Rock for 2010 - 2011.
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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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City of Round Rock Emergency Services Agreement
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Discuss Pink Heals Events planned for October, 2011.
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Rachel Arnold, Administrative Assistant to the Commissioner of Precinct #3, addressed the Court, noting upcoming Pink Heals events. |
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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 partial funding of the On-Call Supplement from the DA Drug Enforcement 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 declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the District Attorney; partial funding of the On-Call Supplement from the DA Drug Enforcement 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 revenue for the District Attorney partial funding of the On-Call Supplement from the DA Drug Enforcement 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 declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the District Attorney; partial funding of the On-Call Supplement from the DA Drug Enforcement 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 RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:41 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011.
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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.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Chandler IIIA.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of drainage easements along CR 138.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
l) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
m) Discuss potential sale of real property on Williams Drive.
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
f) 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, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
j) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
k) Employment related matters.
l) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts.
m) Spiers Claim
n) Redistricting and the compliance with the Voters Rights Act.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:57 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
f) 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, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
j) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
k) Employment related matters.
l) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts.
m) Spiers Claim
n) Redistricting and the compliance with the Voters Rights Act.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To deny the vehicle damage claim presented by claimant Robert Spierson on the advice of the County Attorney'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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Workshop regarding Long Term Financial planning. |
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The following persons addressed the Court:
- Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance Services
- First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
- Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh
- Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed.
Judge Gattis listed topics for future Long Term Financial Planning Workshops, including:
- building repair
- road repair
- County parks, long-range plans and development
- new roads
- technology, and
- new buildings.
Commissioner Covey suggested a session for Emergency Services, and Commissioner Birkman suggested sessions for improvements and development of existing County parks and for review of employee compensation. |
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Attachments: |
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Projected Fund Balance Reduction Plan
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Covey noted the upcoming Fur Ball, a fund-raising event in support of the Regional Animal Shelter, will be held at the Marriott Hotel at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15.
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