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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 2012
 

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:41 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 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 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 2, 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:
  10.02.2012 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 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,312,488.11 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:
  10.09.2012 Funding Report
  10.09.2012 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  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 - 14 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Courts. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Courts:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Contingencies $8,400.00
To 0100-0435-002030 Insurance $8,400.00
 
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
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-005000 R&B/Cptl Outlay $661.92
To 0200-0210-001130 R&B/Merit $552.37
To 0200-0210-002010 R&B/FICA $  42.25
To 0200-0210-002020 R&B/Retirement $  67.30
 
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
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Infrastructure.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Department of Infrastructure:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $2,134.43
To 0100-0215-001130 Infrastructure/Merit $1,781.16
To 0100-0215-002010 Infrastructure/FICA $   136.25
To 0100-0215-002020 Infrastructure/Retirement $   217.02
 
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
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for DPS NW.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Department of Public Safety Northwest (DPS NW):
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0564-004999 DPS NW/Misc. $197.56
To 0100-0564-004621 DPS NW/Copier $197.56
 
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
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0576-001130 Juvenile/Merit $5,588.63
From 0100-0576-002010 Juvenile/FICA $   427.53
From 0100-0576-002020 Juvenile/Retirement $   680.97
To 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $6,697.13
 
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 approving line item transfer from Medical/Hospital to Personal Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,245.53.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Jail:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0570-003316 Medical/Hospital $1,245.53
To 0100-0570-004413 Personal Liability Insurance $1,245.53
 
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
             
11. To discuss and approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk's office for more court case folders.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk's office for more court case folders:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0404-003100 Office Supplies $2,863.00
To 0100-0404-004350 Printed Materials $2,863.00
 
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
             
12. To discuss and consider confirming the appointment of Scott Conner as a Deputy Constable for Pct 1.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To confirm the appointment of Scott Conner as a Deputy Constable for Precinct #1.
 
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:
  Deputy Confirmation
 
             
13. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for August 2012.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for August 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
  Attachments:
  Treasurers Report August 2012
 
             
14. 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 4 Ron Morrison 
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
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
15. Discuss and take appropriate action on approving new 4-H Agent - Megan Wright, presented by District Extension Administrator, Donald Kelm.
  District Extension Administrator Donald Kelm and 4-H Agent Megan Wright addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve Megan Wright as a 4-H Agent as presented by District Extension Administrator Donald Kelm, beginning October 22, 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
             
16. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Captain Richard Blake addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Projects Proposed to be Funded by Cash Ending Balance
 
             
17. Consider approving Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $978.25 for King of Kings Crossing, a Road Bond Project in Precinct One.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $978.25 for King of Kings Crossing, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #1.
 
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:
  Change Order 2 for King of Kings Crossing
 
             
18. Consider authorizing the road bond transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to transfer $906,476.48 of the Right of Way Project (P180) to the following projects: Chandler 3A (P247) $83,023.85, Safety & Mobility (P177) $31,162.90, CR 170 (P213) $130,560.10, SH 29 (P217) $3,240.35, O'Connor (P127) $313,007.05, and SH 195 (P149) $345,482.23.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the road bond transfer request per recommendation of Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver to transfer $906,476.48 of the Right-of-Way Project (P180) to the following projects: Chandler 3A (P247) $83,023.85, Safety & Mobility (P177) $31,162.90, County Road 170 (P213) $130,560.10, State Highway 29 (P217) $3,240.35, O'Connor (P127) $313,007.05, and State Highway 195 (P149) $345,482.23.
 
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
             
19. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Georgetown regarding unimproved portions of FM 1460 from University Blvd. to Quail Valley Drive.  
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Georgetown regarding unimproved portions of Farm to Market 1460 from University Boulevard to Quail Valley Drive.
 
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:
  City of Georgetown Interlocal Agreement
 
             
20. Consideration and action with respect to an Order Authorizing the Issuance of One or More Series of Williamson County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of Such Bonds; Approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Bond Purchase Agreement, an Official Statement, and an Escrow Agreement; Establishing the Procedures for Selling and Delivering One or More Series of the Bonds as Tax-Exempt or Taxable; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to Such Bonds.
  County Auditor David Flores and Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance Services addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Order Authorizing the Issuance of One or More Series of Williamson County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of Such Bonds; Approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Bond Purchase Agreement, an Official Statement, and an Escrow Agreement; Establishing the Procedures for Selling and Delivering One or More Series of the Bonds as Tax-Exempt or Taxable; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to Such Bonds.
 
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:
  Bond Order
  Williamson County Prelim Summary
  WC Callable Debt
 
             
21. Discuss and consider approving additional funding for P141 Georgetown Tax Office remodel based on estimated budget amounts.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To expend approximately $1.342 million out of cash ending and utilize existing CO (Certificates of Obligation) funds for the total cost of $1.782 million for the Georgetown Tax Office remodel project.
 
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:
  P141 Georgetown Tax Office Estimated Budget
 
             
22. Hear an update and take any appropriate action on the formation of an exploratory committee to investigate the possibility of creating a veteran's court for Williamson County, as permitted by Texas Law in Chapter 617 of the Local Government Code.
  Director of Veteran Services Donna Harrell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To acknowledge the formation of the committee to look not only at forming a veteran's court but also to look at alternative ways to help veterans.
 
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:
  VetDefenderMarch
 
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Authorization to Maintain TCDRS Plan Provisions for Plan Year 2013.
  Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Authorization to Maintain Texas County and District Retirement System Plan Provisions for Plan 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:
  2013 TCDRS Authorization
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding proposed Classification and Compensation Study RFP related timeline, appointment of Selection / Evaluation Committee, Evaluation Criteria and Expected Contract Process.
  Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the proposed Classification and Compensation Study Request for Proposal (RFP), related timeline, appointment of Selection/Evaluation Committee without a Commissioner, Evaluation Criteria and Expected Contract Process for a consultant.
 
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:
  Classification and Total Compensation Study RFP
 
             
25. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding appointment of the Williamson County Sick Leave Pool Committee Members for FY 2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the appointment of the Williamson County Sick Leave Pool Committee Members for Fiscal Year 2013: Spencanna Bartlett of the Sheriff's Office, Terron Evertson of Road and Bridge, Marilyn Cavender of the County Clerk's Office, Scott Matthew of Juvenile Services and Alma Lira Russell of the Tax Office as Voting Members and Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle as a Non-voting Member.
 
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:
  FY 2012 Sick Leave Pool Members
 
             
26. Discuss and consider authorizing an extension of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Williamson County Radio System with the City of Austin.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion:  To authorize the County Judge to execute an extension of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Williamson County Radio System with the City of Austin.
 
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:
  Regional Radio System Management Services ILA with City of Austin
 
             
27. Consider awarding proposals received for Tennis Pro Manager, Bid # 13RFP00104 to the best proposal meeting specifications – Mark Nayden.
  Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To award Bid #13RFP00104, Tennis Pro Manager for Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, to the best proposal meeting specifications - Mark Nayden.
 
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:
  Tennis Pro Award Recommendation
 
             
28. Discuss and consider awarding bids received for Tax Office Renovation to the lowest and best bidder on approved base/alternate combination.
  Facilities Director Gary Wilson, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh, Purchasing Director Bob Space, and Facilities Project Manager Dale Butler addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 

Motion: To award the bid to Bartlett Cocke in the amount of $1.434 million for the Tax Office Renovation.

 
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:
  Tax Office Apparent Low
  Tax Office Reno Bid Tab
 
             
29. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute the renewal contract for Verizon Wireless, a DIR Contract #DIR-SDD-1799 for wireless services.
  Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the renewal contract for Verizon Wireless, a DIR Contract #DIR-SDD-1799 for wireless 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:
  DIR Contract DIR-SDD-1779
  Appendix A
  Verizon Amendment and Docs
  Verizon Wireless Customer Agreement Renewal
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 11:28 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT 11:39 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012.
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action on Medicaid 1115 Waiver, including but not limited to Uncompensated Care (UC) and Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program (DSRIP) projects.
  Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct #2, addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:39 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012.
             
31. 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.

             
32. 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.
             
33. 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 1:19 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012.
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
36. 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.
             
37. Comments from Commissioners.
 

There were no comments.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:19 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012. 
 

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 16th day of October 2012.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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