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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 2012
 

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:39 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the September 25, 2012 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  09.25.2012 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $5,157,111.56 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, and Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  10.02.2012 Addendum
  10.02.2012 Funding Report
  10.02.2012 Quick Check Report
  10.02.2012 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Lucille D'Elia of Jarrell and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
             
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. ( Items 5 - 10 )
             
5. Consider accepting and noting in the Minutes that Commissioner Morrison has met his 2012 Commissioner Statutory Continuing Education requirement with a total of 20 hours earned.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To accept and note in the Minutes that Commissioner Morrison has met his 2012 Commissioner Statutory Continuing Education requirement with a total of 20 hours earned.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Cont Ed Transcript 2012
 
             
6. Acknowledge report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 19 in the amount of $9,868.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To acknowledge the report on the Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 19 in the amount of $9,868.00.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  P136 ESOC Vaughn Change Order 19
 
             
7. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Form
 
             
8. Discuss and consider approving waiving Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Tax Assessor Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To waive the Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Tax Assessor Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Waiver of P and I chart 9 24 12
 
             
9. Discuss and take action on the road closure for Pilot Place in Georgetown for National Night Out October 2, 2012.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve closing Pilot Place in Georgetown for National Night Out on October 2, 2012.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
10. Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Silver Leaf Sec 2 - Pct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the final plat for Silver Leaf Section 2 in Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - Silver Leaf Phase 2
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
11. Consider proclaiming the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Williamson County.
  County Attorney Jackie Borcherding addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a Proclamation declaring October 2012 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
 
             
12. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
13. Consider approving the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity" for CR 138, a Road Bond project in Precinct Four.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity" for County Road 138, a Road Bond project in Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  TXR150000
  Notice of Intent for Stormwater Discharges
 
             
14. Discuss and take appropriate action on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 18 in the amount of ($881,085.00) for unused funds credit.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 18 in the amount of ($881,085.00) for unused funds credit.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Vaughn Construction Change Order 18 for ESOC
 
             
15. Discuss and consider approving additional funding for P141 Georgetown Tax Office remodel based on estimated budget amounts.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh, Facilities Director Gary Wilson, Keith Hickman of KAHickman Architects and Interior Designers, Chief Deputy for the Tax Assessor Collector Larry Gaddes, and Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.

No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  P141 Georgetown Tax Office Estimated Budget
 
             
16. Discuss and consider awarding bids received for Tax Office Renovation Bid #12IFB00013 to the lowest and best bidder based on the approved base/alternate combination.
  No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Apparent Low Bids
  Tax Office Bid Tab
 
             
17. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Special Warranty Deed for Dedication of Right-of-Way to the City of Leander, Texas.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Special Warranty Deed for Dedication of the Right-of-Way to the City of Leander, Texas.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  ROW Special Warranty Deed to City of Leander
 
             
18. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Marion K. Shipman for ROW needed on SH 195. (PARCEL 116B)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Marion K. Shipman for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on State Highway 195. (Parcel 116B)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Shipman Real Estate Contract for SH 195 ROW
 
             
19. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (21.430 acres and 0.245 acres) required for the construction of SH 195, and take appropriate action. (D&M Davis Land & Cattle, L.P./ Parcel 208 & 208E)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a Resolution and authorize the use of eminent domain to acquire Parcel 208, 21.430 acres and Parcel 208E, 0.245 acres required for the construction of State Highway 195 from D&M Davis Land & Cattle, L.P.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  D and M Davis Land and Cattle Condemnation Resolution for parcels 208 and 208E
 
             
20. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (3.832 acres) required for the construction of SH 195, and take appropriate action. (C. Dean Davis and Mollie V. Davis/Parcel 212)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a Resolution and authorize the use of eminent domain to acquire Parcel 212, 3.832 acres required for the construction of State Highway 195 from C. Dean Davis and Mollie V. Davis.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Davis Condemnation Resolution for SH 195 ROW
 
             
21. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution conveying the County’s interest in a property located in the City of Jarrell to the City of Jarrell.
  Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a Resolution conveying the County's interest in a property located in the City of Jarrell to the City of Jarrell.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
22. Consider and take appropriate action to engage Sedgwick Law, the new firm for Alan Glen, et al., longtime counsel for the Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF).
  This item was moved to Executive Session. No action was taken on this item.
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of Sedgwick LLP to represent Williamson County with respect to various environmental matters including, but not limited to, the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act and other federal regulatory programs and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
  This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve the employment of the law firm of Sedgwick LLP to represent Williamson County with respect to various environmental matters including, but not limited to, the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act and other federal regulatory programs and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Sedgwick Engagement Letter
 
             
24. Consider approving the renewal of existing FY2012 property lease between Williamson County and Williamson County CSCD, which houses the Central Texas Treatment Center, for FY2013.
  Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To renew the existing Fiscal Year 2012 property lease between Williamson County and Williamson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD), which houses the Central Texas Treatment Center, for Fiscal Year 2013.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Granger Lease
 
             
25. Discuss and take appropriate action on agreement between Williamson County and IT Data Recovery.
  Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve an agreement between Williamson County and IT Data Recovery.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  IT Data Recovery Service Agreement
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Memorandum of Agreement between Williamson County and Cities Health District and Williamson County Human Resources Department for providing immunizations and services for at-risk Williamson County Employees.
  Human Resource Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays and Director of Williamson County and Cities Health District Dr. Chip Riggins addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) and Williamson County Human Resources Department for providing immunizations and services for at-risk Williamson County Employees.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Immunization Services Memorandum of Agreement with WCCHD
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Memorandum of Agreement between Williamson County and Cities Health District and Williamson County Employee Benefits Program for providing wellness related education services.
  Human Resource Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) and Williamson County Employee Benefits Program for providing wellness related education services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Agreement for Benefits Program Services with WCCHD
 
             
28. Discuss and consider approving the Radio Communication System Fund for 2012-2013.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock, Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, and Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Radio Communication System Fund for 2012-2013, at a budgeted expense of $1,312,734.51.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Correction
 
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action on appointment of Todd Jackson, PE to fill the Place 5 Board of Directors position on Emergency Service District 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To appoint Todd Jackson, PE to the Place 5 Board of Directors position for the Emergency Services District #4, with the term ending December 31, 2013.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Todd Jackson PE Resume
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action on citizen comments at Commissioners' Court meetings.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action on Certification of Governmental Entity Participation for Hospital Affiliates for Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program 1115 Demonstration Waiver Program.
  Commissioner of Precinct #2 Executive Assistant Kathy Pierce addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to sign the Certification of Governmental Entity Participation for Hospital Affiliates for Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program 1115 Demonstration Waiver Program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Certification Form
 
             
32. Consider awarding bids received for Hauling to the low bid meeting specifications - Superior Crushed Stone.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space and Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To award the bid for Hauling to the low bid meeting specifications - Superior Crushed Stone, for the contract period October 2, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  bid tab Hauling
  submittal Superior Crushed Stone
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:24 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012.
             
33. Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
1. Proposed or potential purchase or lease of property by the County:
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35.
b) 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.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 projects.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for the Pond Springs Rd. project.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Neenah Dr.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Pearson Blvd.
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for FM 1460.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
34. Discuss and deliberate economic development matters pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), including the following:
a) acute care hospital in City of Round Rock with Round Rock RE Holdings, LLC.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
35. 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) 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
d) 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
e) 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
f) 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;
g) 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
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m ) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o.) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p.) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:46 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012.
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action on economic development matters.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
38. 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) 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
d) 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
e) 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
f) 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;
g) 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
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m ) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
39. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Covey encouraged everyone to support the Williamson County Animal Shelter's third annual Denim and Diamonds Fur Ball on Saturday, October 20, at La Frontera Marriott North in Round Rock.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:47 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012.
 

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 9th day of October 2012.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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