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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 15, 2013 meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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10.15.2013 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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. |
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,287,023.72 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.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Funding Report 10-22-2013
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Quick Check Report 10-22-2013
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Wire Transfers 10-22-2013
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Citizen comments. |
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General (Retired) Charles P. Graham of Georgetown addressed the Court. |
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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 – 10 ) |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Purchasing Department.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Purchasing Department:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Consider approving donation to Victim Assistance from WCSA in the amount of $200.00.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve donation to Victim Assistance from Williamson County Sheriff's Association (WCSA) in the amount of $200.00.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Consider authorizing the transfer of office furniture, electronics, automotive items, computers and accessories through inter-office transfer, auctions, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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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.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Asset Change Forms
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment of Mark McAdams for the unexpired term of Pat Sharp on the ESD #5 board in Jarrell. This term will expire December 31, 2013.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To appoint Mark McAdams for the unexpired term of Pat Sharp on the Emergency Services District (ESD) #5 board in Jarrell; for a term beginning October 22, 2013 and ending December 31, 2013.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Star Ranch Commercial, Lot 1, Block C - Pct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the final plat for Star Ranch Commercial Lot 1 Block C - Precinct #4.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Final Plat - Star Ranch Commercial Lot 1 Block C
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Hear presentation from Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc. regarding Benefits Broker Consultant contract.
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Director of Workforce Services Crystal Bustillos and Lead Consultant Nick Long of Gallagher Benefits Services addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Present to the Court a demonstration of the new features on the Elections Office website.
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Elections Administrator Jason Barnett and Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst for Elections Candi Zaccheus addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Review and take appropriate action on accepting a donation of roadway material from James Robert Smith for use on CR 225.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Discuss and take action on authorizing the flat pay rate of $25.00 once annually to election poll workers upon 100% completion of the Williamson County Elections Office online training.
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Elections Administrator Jason Barnett addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the annual flat pay rate of $25.00 to election poll workers upon 100% completion of the Williamson County Elections Office online training.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a revision to the Williamson County Training Requirements for Serving as Election Workers.
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Elections Administrator Jason Barnett addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve revisions to the Williamson County Training Requirements for Serving as Election Workers.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Training Requirements for Poll Workers revised
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Discuss and consider approving entering into an Interlocal Agreement with Rockwall County, Texas, in connection with the UOCAVA Voter Services and eBalloting system to be used by the Your Texas - Your Vote Consortium of Counties.
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Elections Administrator Jason Barnett and GIS Analyst for Elections Candi Zaccheus addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Rockwall County, Texas, in connection with the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) Voter Services and eBalloting system to be used by the Your Texas - Your Vote Consortium of Counties.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Rockwall Couynty ILA for UOCAVA Voter Services and Equipment
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FAQ
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Data Points Spreadsheet
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Road Bond Program application for participation with the Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) for environmental issues.
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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Discuss and consider appointing Thomas Belton and Valerie Zimmerman to serve as Assistant and part-time Assistant Veteran Service Officers, respectively, for Williamson County Veteran Services, as required by Texas Government Code Sec. 434.033.
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Director of Veterans Services Donna Harrell addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To appoint Thomas Belton as Assistant Veterans Services Officer and Valerie Zimmerman Part-time Assistant Veterans Services Officer for Williamson County Veteran Services, as required by Texas Government Code Sec. 434.033.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving the FY 2014 Williamson County Resolution for the Indigent Defense Grant Program.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Fiscal Year 2014 Williamson County Resolution for the Indigent Defense Grant Program.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Indigent Defense Grant Program Resolution
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Consider awarding proposal received for Benefits Broker Consultant, 14RFP00203 to the best proposal meeting specifications – Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. and approving the Agreement for execution.
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Deputy Purchasing Agent Kerstin Hancock, Director of Workforce Services Crystal Bustillos, and Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To award proposal received for Benefits Broker Consultant, 14RFP00203 to the best proposal meeting specifications – Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. and authorize the County Judge to execute the Agreement with an initial term beginning October 1, 2013 and ending December 31, 2014.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Nay:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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rec letter
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Broker score sheet
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Gallagher Benefits Services Agreement
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Consider approving the addition of Shin Oak Realty, broker Randall (Randy) O’Dell to the list of vendors for real estate brokers/agents for Williamson County, RFQ #07WCRFQ505.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the addition of Shin Oak Realty, broker Randall (Randy) O’Dell to the list of vendors for real estate brokers/agents for Williamson County, Request for Quotation (RFQ) #07WCRFQ505.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Shin Oak Proposal
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Discuss and consider approving HEB Pharmacy Contract # 2013-207 and addendum with HEB Grocery Company, LP (HEB) to administer immunizations for Williamson County.
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Director of Workforce Services Crystal Bustillos, Pharmacist Patrick Johnson of HEB Grocery Company, LP, and Benefits Administrator Shelley Loughrey addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve HEB Pharmacy Contract #2013-207 and addendum with HEB Grocery Company, LP (HEB) to administer immunizations for Williamson County.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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HEB Pharmacy Immunization Contract
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HEB addendum
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Consider 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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To declare 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:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Consider declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge expenditures for the County Attorney. This expenditure is paid by State Legislative Supplement dollars.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge expenditures paid by State Legislative Supplement dollars for the County Attorney:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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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 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for October 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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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 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for October 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for County Clerk Records Management and Preservation Fund.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for County Clerk Records Management and Preservation Fund:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:46 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013. |
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29. |
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Discuss economic development issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Gov't Code Section 551.076 Deliberation regarding economic development project, to-wit, Project Flextronics.)
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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.
m) Discuss ROW transfer to CTRMA for US 183A.
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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 |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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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 |
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Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the revised letter engagement agreement for consulting and/or testifying expert services of John Coleman of The Aegis Croup, Inc. (real estate appraisal and consulting) in regard to the suit, Reed v. Williamson County, et al. [See 34(n) above.]
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Aegis Group Real Estate Appraisal Letter Agreement
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments. |