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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 2013
 

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:40 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013, 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 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 1, 2013 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  10.01.2013 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 $2,348,593.09 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 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Addendum 10-08-2013
  Funding Report 10-08-2013
  Wire Transfers 10-08-2013
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Karen Wind of Cedar Park addressed the Court.

             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 5 – 8 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving the line item transfers for merit monies in Quarter 4 of FY12/13.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve line item transfers for merit monies in Quarter 4 of Fiscal Year 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:
  FY1213Q4merit
 
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for MOT.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig, Director of Mobile Outreach Team Annie Burwell, and Director of Geographic Information System (GIS)/Addressing Richard Semple addressed the Court. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Mobile Outreach Team (MOT):
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $10,452.12
To 0100-0341-003010 MOT/Computer Equip $10,452.12
 
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. Consider authorizing the transfer of various office furniture and a computer related item 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 Forms
 
             
8. To discuss and consider confirming the appointment of Hoby Smith as a Deputy Constable for Pct 1.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To confirm the appointment of Hoby Smith 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
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
9. Please consider recognizing our 4-H Youth Group during National 4-H Week.
  County Extension Agent Fred Hall, Georgetown 4-H Club Manager Laura Epps, and Club Members Maximus Clark, Alexandria Clark, Elizabeth Franklin, Hannah Chambers, Bailey Franklin, Mark Janecka addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  4H Week
 
             
10. 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.
             
11. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the supplemental to the utility agreement with PEC for the relocation of the existing facilities along the Ronald Reagan North Phase 4 Project. 
  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 authorize the County Judge to execute the Standard Utility Agreement Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Ronald Reagan Blvd. North IV with Pedernales Electric Coop (PEC) for the relocation of the existing facilities along the Ronald Reagan North Phase 4 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:
  RRN4- Supplemental Utility Agreement
 
             
12. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the supplemental to the utility agreement with Georgetown Electric for the relocation of the existing facilities near the FM 2243 intersection on the IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road (NBFR) Project. 
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  IH 35 NBFR Supplemental Utility Agmt Georgetown Electric
 
             
13. Consider approving Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $25,000.00 for IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road, a Pass Through Financing project in Precinct Three.
  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 Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $25,000.00 for Interstate Highway 35 Northbound Frontage Road, a Pass Through Financing project in 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:
  Change Order for IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road
 
             
14. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Memorandum of Understanding and Sidewalk Maintenance and Access Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Georgetown relating to a sidewalk to be constructed within the Southeast Inner Loop right-of-way from Belmont Drive in the Churchill Farms Subdivision to Mitchell Elementary School.
  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 authorize the County Judge to execute a Memorandum of Understanding and Sidewalk Maintenance and Access Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Georgetown relating to a sidewalk to be constructed within the Southeast Inner Loop right-of-way from Belmont Drive in the Churchill Farms Subdivision to Mitchell Elementary School.
 
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:
  Memo of Understanding for Churchill Farms SRTS Program
  Sidewalk Maintenance and Access Easement
 
             
15. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a resolution nominating Deborah Hunt, Harry Gibbs, Cecilia M. Crowley, Rufus Honeycutt and Charles Chadwell to be reappointed to the Williamson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and Tax Assessor Collector Deborah Hunt addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a resolution nominating Deborah Hunt and Harry Gibbs to be re-appointed to the Williamson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
 
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:
  Board or Directors
 
             
16. Consider approving Agreement for Psychiatric Medical Services at the County Jail.
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes 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 Professional Services Agreement for Psychiatric Medical Services at the Williamson County Jail with Ghulam M. Kahn, M.D. for the purpose of providing psychiatric services for the inmates of the County Jail.
 
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:
  Ghulam Kahn Jail Psychiatric Services Agreement
 
             
17. Consider approving Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with MUD #10.
  Financial Analyst at Sheriff's Office Kurt Showalter and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes 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 the Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between Williamson County and the Williamson County Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 10; and amending the ending date to 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:
  MUD 10 Agreement
 
             
18. Discuss and take action in directing Human Resource and the Auditor’s Office-Payroll to make the Adjusted Service dates as follows for two EMS employees:  Beth Jones 2/12/98; Judy Splain 12/17/98 and make an exception to county policy as it pertains to a break in service of 1 year or more.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Adjusted Service Dates as follows for two Emergency Medical Services employees: Beth Jones 2/12/98; Judy Splain 12/17/98 and make an exception to county policy as it pertains to a break in service of 1 year or more.
 
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 Adjusted Service Date
 
             
19. Discuss and consider approving Department of State Health Services EMS Local Project Grant Participation by WCEMS.
  Director of Emergency Medical Services Kenny Schnell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Services Local Project Grant Participation by Williamson County Emergency Medical 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:
  WCEMS DSHS grant
  AED Grant Signature Page
 
             
20. Discuss and consider approving a memorandum of understanding between Williamson County & Cities Health District and Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (WCEMS) to provide immunizations and services for at-risk WCEMS employees.
  Director of Emergency Medical Services Kenny Schnell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a memorandum of understanding between Williamson County & Cities Health District and Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (WCEMS) to provide immunizations and services for at-risk WCEMS 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 MOU with WCCHD
 
             
21. Discuss and consider approving the Renewal of the TWC contract for Constable Pct. 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the renewal of the Texas Workforce Commission Contract Number 2914PEN026 for Constable Precinct #3, beginning October 1, 2013 and ending September 30, 2014.
 
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 3 Contract with Texas Workforce Commission
 
             
22. To discuss and take action on the acceptance of FY13 Homeland Security Grant Program funding and to authorize the County Judge to sign the sub-recipient award documents.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To accept the Fiscal Year 2013 Homeland Security Grant Program funding and authorize the County Judge to execute the 2013 Sub-Recipient Award documents.
 
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:
  Award Letter
  Homeland Security Grant Sub-Recipient Award
 
             
23. To discuss and take action on the acceptance of FY13 Emergency Management Performance Grant funding and to authorize the County Judge to sign the award documents.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To accept the Fiscal Year 2013 Emergency Management Performance Grant funding and to authorize the County Judge to sign the award documents.
 
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:
  Emergency Management Performance Grant Documents
 
             
24. Discuss and consider approving a change in a Vote Center location in Round Rock, Texas, for the 2013 November elections.
  Elections Administrator Jason Barnett addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a change in a Vote Center location in Round Rock, Texas, for the 2013 November elections from the Hilton Garden Inn to the Courtyard by Marriott at 2700 Hoppe Trail in Round Rock, 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:
  2013 nov vote centers
 
             
25. Discuss and take appropriate action on the Interlocal Contract for Next Generation 9-1-1 Database Program for FY13-14 with the Capital Area Emergency Communications District.
  Director of Geographic Information System (GIS)/Addressing Richard Semple addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Interlocal Contract for Next Generation 9-1-1 Database Program for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 with the Capital Area Emergency Communications District.
 
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:
  Interlocal Contract for 911 Database Program
 
             
26. Discuss and consider approving the city of Leander becoming a Member of the the Williamson Counties and Cities Health District.
  Executive Director for Williamson County and Cities Health District Dr. Chip Riggins addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the City of Leander becoming a member of the Williamson Counties and Cities Health District.
 
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:
  Leander1
  WCCHD Cooperative Agreement with Leander
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Williamson County Compensation Policy and Corrections Pay Chart for FY 14.
  Financial Analyst at Sheriff's Office Kurt Showalter, Sheriff James Wilson, and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Williamson County Compensation Policy and the Corrections Pay Chart for Fiscal Year 2014 for Law Enforcement.
 
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 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To pull the Williamson County Compensation Policy and place back on the Agenda next week; and to approve the Corrections Pay Chart ("C" Chart) for Fiscal Year 2014 for Law Enforcement.
 
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
  _________________________________________

After reconvening from Executive Session, the Court took action on this item.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To rescind the original motion to approve the Williamson County Compensation Policy and the Corrections Pay Chart for Fiscal Year 2014 for Law Enforcement.
 
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:
  Proposed C Chart
  FY 14 Compensation Policy
 
             
28. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of October 29, 2013 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Consultant to develop the 2014-2018 Consolidated HUD Plan for Williamson County, 14RFP00210.
  Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell and Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of October 29, 2013 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for a Consultant to develop the 2014-2018 Consolidated HUD Plan for Williamson County, 14RFP00210; with the stipulation that we have another item to appoint a Review Committee.
 
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:
  HUD RFP
 
             
29. Consider awarding bids received for Bid #13IFB00135 Limestone Rock Asphalt to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications: Vulcan Materials as primary vendor, JAE Construction as secondary vendor, and Martin Marietta Materials as tertiary vendor.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To award bids received for Bid #13IFB00135 Limestone Rock Asphalt to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications: Vulcan Materials as primary vendor, JAE Construction as secondary vendor, and Martin Marietta Materials as tertiary vendor.
 
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:
  JAE Bid Submittal
  Vulcan Bid Submittal
  Bid tabualtion
  Martin Marietta Material Bid Submittal
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:51 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013.
             
30. 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.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
i) Discuss proposed Gattis School road wall claim
j) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas including Blue Springs Blvd.
k) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
l) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
31. 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) Civil Action No.1:13-CV-505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) 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
g) Employment related matters.
h) 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.
i) 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
j) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
k) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) 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
o) 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.
p) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
q) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
r) Contract between Williamson County and Westar Construction, Inc. for Berry Springs Creek Dam Repair
s) Bid # 13IFB00132 – Structural Repairs for the Williamson County Parking Garage
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:48 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013.
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
33. 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) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) 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
g) Employment related matters.
h) 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.
i) 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
j) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
k) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) 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
o) 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.
p) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
q) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
r) Contract between Williamson County and Westar Construction, Inc. for Berry Springs Creek Dam Repair
s) Bid # 13IFB00132 – Structural Repairs for the Williamson County Parking Garage
 

No action was taken on this item.

             
34. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:50 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013. 
 

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 15th day of October 2013.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy

    

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