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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 16, 2012
 
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:42 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 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
Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 9, 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:
  10.09.2012 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 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,755,601.25 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:
  10.16.2012 Funding Report
  10.16.2012 Addendum
  10.16.2012 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Ronald Russell of Leander 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 - 13 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Tax Assessor Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor Collector:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-001101 Part time 20 to 29 hours $  1,752.00
To 0100-0499-001100 Salaries $37,050.42
From 0100-0499-001102 Part time seasonal 0 to 20 hrs $  5,317.96
From 0100-0499-001107 Part time temp seasonal $29,980.46
 
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 Tax Assessor Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Tax Assessor Collector:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-001102 Part time seasonal 0 to 20 hrs $9,197.04
To 0100-0499-001103 Part time 30 to 40 hrs $9,197.04
 
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. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP2.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #2:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0452-001101 P/T Salaries 20-30 Hrs/Wk $5,000.00
To 0100-0452-001107 Temp Labor-Seasonal Help $5,000.00
 
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
             
8. Discuss and approve Line Item Transfer for County Clerk's office to increase the balance due to price difference of printers.
  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 to increase the balance due to price difference of printers:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0385-0385-004544 Repairs to Office Equipment $305.00
To 0385-0385-003010 Computer Equip less than $5000  $305.00

 
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:
  Quote for printers
 
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Information Technology Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Information Technology Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $29,810.61
To 0100-0503-004500 IT/Maint Contracts $29,810.61
 
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. Consider approving Justice of the Peace 4, Sept 2012, monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4, September 2012, monthly report in compliance with the Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
 
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:
  JP 4 SEPT 2012 EOM
 
             
11. 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
 
             
12. Discuss and take action on road closure for block party on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 3:00 to midnight at Chestnut Meadows Bend cul de sac in Teravista.  Anticipating approximately 50 to 75 attendees. This has gone through the appropriate approval process and there were no issues.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the road closure for a block party on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. to midnight at the Chestnut Meadows Bend cul-de-sac in Teravista.
 
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
             
13. Discuss and consider approval of second amended plat for Sonterra West Phase IIB-1 - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the second amended plat for Sonterra West Phase IIB-1 - Precinct #3.
 
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:
  Second Amended Plat - Sonterra West Ph IIB -1
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
14. Recognize the week of October 15th to 19th as Accounts Payable Recognition Week.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken.
             
15. Hear an update and take appropriate actions regarding the activities, reports and structure of the Williamson County Conservation Foundation.
  Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court.

  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize SWCA Environmental Consultants to respond on behalf of the county to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
 
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. Hear the 2012 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Oct 2012 CSR
 
             
17. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
18. 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.
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission required as part of Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the CR 119 Project (Limmer Loop to Chandler Road).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission required as part of Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the County Road 119 Project (Limmer Loop to Chandler Road).
 
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:
  CR 119 Antiquities Permit Application
 
             
20. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON,TEXAS CERTIFYING THAT THE COUNTY HAS MADE A GRANT TO WBC OPPORTUNITIES, AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES HOME-DELIVERED MEALS TO HOMEBOUND PERSONS IN THE COUNTY WHO ARE ELDERLY AND/OR HAVE A DISABILITY AND CERTIFYING THAT THE COUNTY HAS APPROVED THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING SYSTEM OR FISCAL AGENT.
  Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Precinct #2, addressed the Court.

  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize a resolution of the County of Williamson, Texas certifying that the County has made a grant to WBC Opportunities, an organization that provides home-delivered meals to homebound persons in the County who are elderly and/or have a disability, and certifying that the County has approved the organization's accounting system or fiscal agent.
 
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:
  WBCO Grant Resolution
 
             
21. Discuss and consider the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between the Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District and Williamson County.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services to extend services through September 30, 2013 between the Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District and 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:
  Brushy Creek MUD Law Enforcement Services Agreement
 
             
22. Discuss and consider approving one time expenditures for cash ending for FY 13.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court. No action was taken.
             
23. Discuss and consider approving the supervision, job requirements and transfer of 5% of the Environmental Program Coordinator's salary and fringe from the Conservation Fund to the General Fund - Infrastructure Department.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken.
  Attachments:
  Conservation Foundation
 
             
24. Discuss Williamson County Conservation Foundation Funding.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken.
  Attachments:
  Williamson County Conservation Fund Report
 
             
25. Discuss and consider exempting Motorola Solutions Sales and Services, Inc. from the competitive bidding or proposal requirements established by Section 262.023 of the Texas Local Government Code as a sole source provider to the County in relation to the procurement of Radio Tower Maintenance/Maintenance of Public Safety Radio System related services pursuant to the discretionary exemptions under Section 262.024(a)(7)(A)&(D) of the Texas Local Government Code (items for which competition is precluded because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or monopolies; and captive replacement parts or components for equipment).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To exempt Motorola Solutions Sales and Services, Inc. from the competitive bidding or proposal requirements established by Section 262.023 of the Texas Local Government Code as a sole source provider to the County in relation to the procurement of Radio Tower Maintenance/Maintenance of Public Safety Radio System related services pursuant to the discretionary exemptions under Section 262.024(a)(7)(A)&(D) of the Texas Local Government Code (items for which competition is precluded because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or monopolies; and captive replacement parts or components for equipment).
 
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:
  Motorola Tower Maintenance sole soure affidavit
 
             
26. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the District Attorney’s office to pay State Judiciary Apportionment Supplements through FY2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the District Attorney’s office to pay State Judiciary Apportionment Supplements through Fiscal Year 2013:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-335602 Dist Atty Salary Supplement $22,500.00
 
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
             
27. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the District Attorney. This expenditure is paid by State Judiciary Apportionment Supplement dollars.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the District Attorney; to be paid by State Judiciary Apportionment Supplement dollars:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0440-001940 Apportionment Supplement $18,775.82
  0100-0440-002010 FICA $  1,436.35
  0100-0440-002020 Retirement $  2,287.83
 
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
             
28. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the County Attorney’s office to pay state legislative supplements through December 2012.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the County Attorney’s office to pay state legislative supplements through December 2012:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-335601 Co. Atty. Salary Supplement $13,124.21
 
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
             
29. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the County Attorney. This expenditure is paid by State Legislative Supplement dollars.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the County Attorney. This expenditure is paid by State Legislative Supplement dollars:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0475-001100 Salaries $10,972.50
  0100-0475-002010 FICA $      839.40
  0100-0475-002020 Retirement $   1,312.31
 
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
             
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 the Commissioner of Precinct #2, Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed 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 Health and Human Services Commission certification form of government entity participation for hospital affiliates.
 
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
  _________________________________________
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize Commissioner Long to sign the Regional Healthcare Plan (RHP) on certification day.
 
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:
  Medicaid 1115 Waiver Program
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:06 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012.
             
31. 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.

             
32. 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.

             
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 12:01 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012.
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action on economic development matters.
  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.
  Commissioner Covey reminded the Court about the 3rd Annual Denim and Diamonds Furball, in support of the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. The event will occur from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 20 at the Marriott North Round Rock. Tickets are $50.00, available on-line or at the event.

Commissioner Long gave the Court an update on several road projects in Leander, including Bagdad Road and San Gabriel Parkway.



COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT  12:03 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 23rd day of October 2012.


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

By: Black Wehling, Deputy


    

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