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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 2012
 
 
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
  
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:44 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 16, 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:
  10.16.2012 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 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,628,330.17 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:
  10.23.2012 Wire Transfers
  10.23.2012 Funding Report
  10.23.2012 Quick Check Report
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

There were no comments.

             
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 Emergency Management.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Management:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0541-004541 Emerg Mgt/Vehicle Repairs $500.00
To 0100-0541-003900 Emerg Mgmt/Membership Dues $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
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $9,694.36
To 0100-0560-003010 SO/Computer Equip $9,694.36
 
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 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 Non Dept/Contingencies $8,400.00
To 0100-0435-002030 Dist Cts/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
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0454-001100 Salaries $1,013.04
To 0100-0454-001107 Temp Labor $1,013.04
 
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
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the 425th District Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the 425th District Court:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0441-001100 425th DC/FT Salary $9,084.20
To 0100-0441-001102 425th DC/PT Salary $9,048.24
To 0100-0441-001110 425th DC/OT $35.96
 
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 property tax collections for the month of September 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of September 2012 for the Williamson County 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:
  090112-093012 GWI-RFM Graph
  090112-093012 GWI-RFM
 
             
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. Consider reappointing Susan Komandosky, Paulette McConchie, Rochelle Hall-Schwarz and Dianne Howell to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board, for 3 year terms to begin October 2012 and end on September 30, 2015.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To reappoint Susan Komandosky, Paulette McConchie, Rochelle Hall-Schwarz and Dianne Howell to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board for a 3-year term from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2015.
 
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:
  Child Welfare Board
 
             
13. Acknowledge report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 20 in the amount of $9,655.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge a report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order No. 20 in the amount of $9,655.00.
 
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 20
 
             
14. Acknowledge report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 21 in the amount of $5,383.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge a report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order No. 21 in the amount of $5,383.00.
 
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 21
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
15. Discuss and consider recognizing the Williamson County Purchasing Office as the recipient of the 2012 Achievement of Excellence in Public Purchasing Award as determined by the following National Purchasing Organizations: National Procurement Institute (NPI), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), Institute for Public Procurement, National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP), the National Institute for Governmental Purchasing (NIGP); and the following State Organizations: California Association of Public Procurement Officials (CAPPO), the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials (FAPPO), the Texas Public Purchasing Association (TxPPA).
  Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To recognize the Williamson County Purchasing Office as the recipient of the 2012 Achievement of Excellence in Public Purchasing Award as determined by the following National Purchasing Organizations: National Procurement Institute (NPI), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), Institute for Public Procurement, National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP), the National Institute for Governmental Purchasing (NIGP); and the following State Organizations: California Association of Public Procurement Officials (CAPPO), the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials (FAPPO), the Texas Public Purchasing Association (TxPPA).
 
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.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
17. Authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Madison of Georgetown Cotenancy to acquire 27.67 acres for mitigation for SH 195.
  This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken.

First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  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 Madison of Georgetown Cotenancy to acquire 27.67 acres for mitigation for State Highway 195; with the addition of the Condemnation 10.11 - Purchaser and Seller acknowledge and agree that Purchaser has the power of eminent domain and that this Contract has been entered into under the threat of and in lieu of Purchaser using its eminent domain authority to acquire the Property.
 
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:
  Madison SH 195 Mitigation Contract
 
             
18. Authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Somerset Hills, LTD. to acquire 24.3 acres for mitigation for SH 195.
  This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken.
 
  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 Somerset Hills, LTD. to acquire 24.3 acres for mitigation for State Highway 195.
 
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:
  Somerset Hills SH 195 Mitigation Contract
 
             
19. Discuss and consider approving the tobacco fund budget for 2012-2013.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Tobacco Fund Budget for 2012-2013.
 
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:
  Tobacco Fund FY 13
 
             
20. Discuss and consider approving a one-time expenditure from general fund cash ending for the replacement of the museum roof in the amount of $120,000.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a one-time expenditure from the General Fund Cash Ending for the replacement of the Museum roof in the amount of $120,000.00.
 
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
             
21. Discuss and consider approving an agreement between Williamson County EMS and Texas Department of Public Safety.
  Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kenny Schnell, Captain Mike Gleason of the Sheriff's Office, and Captain Chance Collins of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Rangers Division addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve an agreement between the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
 
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:
  EMS Tactical Paramedics Agreement with DPS
 
             
22. Discuss and consider approval of a contract between Williamson County and Westlaw for services to be provided for Constable Precinct One's office. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a contract between Williamson County and Westlaw for services to be provided for the Constable, Precinct #1 office.
 
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:
  Constable Westlaw Agreement
 
             
23. Discuss and consider approval of an Agreement for Payroll, Accounting and Internal Audit Services between Williamson County and the Third Administrative Judicial Region of Texas (AJR).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an Agreement for Payroll, Accounting and Internal Audit Services between Williamson County and the Third Administrative Judicial Region of Texas (AJR).
 
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:
  AJR Payroll Agreement
 
             
24. Consider authorizing extension of Farm Lease of approximately 227 acres in the Silas Palmer Survey in Williamson County to October 1, 2013 with Clifton F. Kotrla.
  Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the first extension of the Farm Lease with Clifton F. Kotrla of approximately 227 acres in the Silas Palmer Survey in Williamson County to October 1, 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:
  Kotrla Farm Lease Extension
 
             
25. Consider awarding bids received for Roof Renovation for Williamson County Museum, Bid #12IFB0001B to the lowest and best bidder – ATC Contractors, Inc.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To award Bid #12IFB0001B for the Williamson County Museum Roof Renovation to the lowest and best bidder – ATC Contractors, Inc.
 
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:
  Asbestos Testing Results
  museum roof signed contract with ATC
  Award Recommendation
 
             
26. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of November 21, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Classification and Compensation Study for Williamson County Proposal #13RFP00111.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of November 21, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for the Classification and Compensation Study for Williamson County Proposal #13RFP00111.
 
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:
  Compensation RFP
 
             
27. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of November 28, 2012 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for IH-35 Northbound Frontage Road, Bid #13IFB00108.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of November 28, 2012 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for IH-35 Northbound Frontage Road, Bid #13IFB00108.
 
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:
  IH-35 Northbound Frontage Bid Summary
  IH-35 Northbound Frontage Public Notice
 
             
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 October 2012 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for October 2012 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty for law enforcement:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-341220 Vol Duty Revenue, SO $22,858.28
  0100-0000-341240 Ex Duty Revenue, SO $36,210.18
  0100-0000-341221 Revenue, Const 1 $  5,144.99
  0100-0000-341222 Revenue, Const 2 $  1,928.95
  0100-0000-341223 Revenue, Const 3 $     506.93
  0100-0000-341224 Revenue, Const 4 $15,188.04
  0100-0000-341226 Revenue, Juv $  1,326.45
 
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 October 2012 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for October 2012 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay for law enforcement:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0551-001117 Payroll, Const 1 $      630.00
  0100-0551-001118 Payroll, Const 1 $  3,575.41
  0100-0551-002010 FICA, Const 1 $      321.71
  0100-0551-002020 Retirement, Const 1 $      407.60
  0100-0551-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 1 $      210.27
  0100-0552-001117 Payroll, Const 2 $  1,280.00
  0100-0552-001118 Payroll, Const 2 $      392.61
  0100-0552-002010 FICA, Const 2 $      127.95
  0100-0552-002020 Retirement, Const 2 $        44.76
  0100-0552-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 2 $        83.63
  0100-0553-001117 Payroll, Const 3 $      450.00
  0100-0553-002010 FICA, Const 3 $        34.43
  0100-0553-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 3 $        22.50
  0100-0554-001117 Payroll, Const 4 $13,482.50
  0100-0554-002010 FICA, Const 4 $  1,031.41
  0100-0554-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 4 $      674.13
  0100-0560-001117 Vol Duty, SO $17,508.32
  0100-0560-001118 Extra Duty, SO $29,189.97
  0100-0560-002010 FICA, SO $  3,572.42
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement, SO $  3,327.66
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp, SO $  2,334.91
  0100-0570-001117 Payroll, Jail $  2,783.10
  0100-0570-002010 FICA, Jail $     212.91
  0100-0570-002050 Worker's Comp, Jail $     139.16
  0100-0576-001117 Payroll, Juv $  1,177.50
  0100-0576-002010 FICA, Juv $       90.08
  0100-0576-002050 Worker's Comp, Juv $       58.88
 
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. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Road and Bridge Department.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Road and Bridge Department:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0200-0210-005711 Heavy Equipment >$5000 $161,670.88
 
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
             
31. 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 and related agreements.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:20 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012.
             
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 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.
             
34. 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 11:34 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012.
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development matters.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
37. 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.
             
38. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Judge Gattis reminded everyone that the Employee Policy Manual is available for review. He requested that spelling, typo, grammatical, punctuation, and other errors that do not change the meaning be submitted in writing to the Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle. All other changes should be submitted in writing to the Court for discussion to be considered for approval.

Commissioner Covey stated that comments from the County and the Foundation regarding the salamander were turned in yesterday.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:36 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012. 
 

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 30th day of October 2012.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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