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The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items: |
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Review and approval of 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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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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Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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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 – 13 )
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the PR Bond Department Click to View |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on approving the execution of a Deed without Warranty from Williamson County, Texas to Yuridia J. Solis pertaining to Lots 11, Block 76, City of Taylor, Williamson County, Texas pursuant to Section 34.05 (a) and (h) of the Texas Property Tax Code. Click to View |
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Tax Deed
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached). Click to View |
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Asset Changes
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Discuss and consider approving County acceptance of awarded vehicle as provided in the attached court judgement. Click to View |
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Tacoma
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of September 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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090114-093014 GWI-RFM
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090114-093014 GWI-RFM Graph
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of September 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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090114-093014 Refunds Over 2500
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the replat of Lot 3B for the Durham Park Sec 6 - Pct 2 Click to View |
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Replat - Durham Park Sec 6 Lot 3B
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of preliminary plat for the Niswander-Burrow subdivision - Pct 4 Click to View |
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Prelim Plat - Niswander-Burrow subdivision
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning holding Commissioners Court on November 11, 2014. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a proclamation designating November 21, 2014 as Mayflower Compact Day. Click to View |
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Mayflower Compact Proclamation
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Presentation by Elections Administrator of the 2014 November Election Day Vote Centers. Click to View |
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Election Day Vote Centers
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Map with ED Vote Centers
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment of Judges and Alternate Judges to serve Election Day, November 4, 2014. Click to View |
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Appt J_AJ updated
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To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Supplement to the Standard Utility Agreement for SuddenLink for utility relocation on the IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road Project and reimbursement of the relocations. Click to View |
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SuddenLinkSupplement-IH35NBFR
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Consider approving Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $94,222.57 for County Road 138, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Four. Click to View |
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CR138-CO6
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Consider approving Change Order No. 10 in the amount of -363,193.59 for Ronald Reagan Blvd. North Phase 3, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three. Click to View |
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ReaganN3-CO10
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Supplement to the Standard Utility Agreement for Manville WSC for utility relocation on the County Road 170 Project and reimbursement of the relocations. Click to View |
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ManvilleWSCSupplement-CR170
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Supplement to the Standard Utility Agreement for PAETEC for utility relocation on IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road Project and reimbursement of the relocations. Click to View |
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PAETECSupplement-IH35NBFR
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Discuss and consider approving K.C. Engineering, Inc. contract for SH 29 at Cedar Hollow Drive as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program. Click to View |
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SH29@CedarHollow_KCEng_contract_Oct2014
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Discuss and consider approving Klotz Associates, Inc. contract for the SH 130 Frontage Road project as part of the 2013 Road Bond program. Click to View |
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SH130FR_contract_Klotz_Oct2014
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize a transfer request for the 2014 Cash Reduction plan to move $27,000.00 from Jail Parking Lot (P13-LC) to Cedar Parking Lot (P11-LC). Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Funding Modification DROIGSA-10-0002 P00013 between Williamson County and Immigration Customs and Enforcement in relation to a daily bed rate increase at the T. Don Hutto Residential Facility. Click to View |
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T Don Hutto
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Task Order
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Discuss, consider take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to execute required Run Out Services Agreement with Allegiance Benefit Plan Management, Inc., the current Third Party Administrator for Williamson County Self-Insured Medical, Dental and Vision Claims Administration for the run out period of Ninety (90) Days beginning November 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. Click to View |
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Run Out Services Agreement with Allegiance Benefit Plan Management, Inc.
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding appointing George Strebel as the Williamson County respresentative to the Capital Area Council of Government's Geographic Information Systems Planning Council (GISPC). Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the Williamson County voting representative to the Texas Indigent Health Care Association. Click to View |
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TIHCA Resolution
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TIHCA Charter
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding standardized forms and procedures for both governmental and private entities related to off-duty work by county deputies to confirm private contractor status for legal compliance and IRS purposes. Action may include, but is not limited to: 1) setting governmental and private vehicle reimbursement rates; and 2) approve standard forms setting forth criteria (such as elected official’s finding of “public purpose” for benefit of taxpayers of Williamson County) and procedures (such as invoicing from the County Auditor) as part of the county’s oversight of public assets and budgetary matters. (Note: Use of standardized forms for vehicle reimbursements will authorize Sheriff and constables to sign as county representatives so long as fully-signed forms are submitted to the consent agenda). (Note: Vehicle reimbursement forms for MUDs contain specific language relevant to those entities and will be handled individually between the MUD and county). Click to View |
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MUD & Constables
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MUD & Sheriff
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Non-Government Entity
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Vehicle constable
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Vehicle Sheriff
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement between the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Williamson County, Texas regarding DPS’s provision of two (2) full time equivalents (FTEs) to perform controlled substances, marijuana and blood alcohol analysis of evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies within Williamson County. Click to View |
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Crime Analyst
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Authorized User Agreement between Williamson County, Texas and Touchstone Television Productions, LLC (Touchstone) in relation to Touchstone’s use of the Old Williamson County Jail for production activities entitled “AMERICAN CRIME”. Click to View |
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ABC Contract
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving an amendment to the FY14/15 Budget Order. Click to View |
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amendedBOfy14.15
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Employee Policy Manual Click to View |
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Policy Manual
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding renewal of contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for FY2015 to support Williamson County’s radio system and 911 dispatch operations, including but not limited to exempting services from competitive bidding or proposal requirements pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262(2) (“public health or safety”) or § 262(7) (“sole source provider” of services for Motorola equipment).
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Motorola agreement 1 with addendum
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Motorola agreement 2 with addendum
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Motorola agreement 3 with addendum
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Motorola sole source affidavit
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting date of November 13, 2014 at 2:00PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for IFB#15IFB101, Culverts - Corrugated Metal. Click to View |
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bid package Culverts
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
b) Discuss Pearson Road District.
c) Discuss North Woods Road District.
d) Discuss Kaufman Loop.
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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 proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Crossing
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Landfill properties (Chandler Rd.)
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Inner Loop
j) Discuss the acquisition of real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
b) Discuss proposed sale of 98 acre tract abutting Blue Springs Blvd.
c) Discuss proposed trade of real estate adjacent to Chandler Rd. and CR 130 Click to View |
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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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) 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
m) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC
n) Case No. 5:14-cv-0766-XR; Wickerham v. Waterman et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas |
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Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters). |
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REGULAR AGENDA (continued) |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development. |
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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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) 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
m) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC
n) Case No. 5:14-cv-0766-XR; Wickerham v. Waterman et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2014 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |