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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the September 30, 2014 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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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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09.30.2014 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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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Karen Knightstep 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 $3,107,551.03 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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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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10.07.2014 Funding Report
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10.07.2014 Quick Check Report
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10.07.2014 Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill 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 – 7 ) |
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Consider reappointing Sara Naylor, Vanessa Nothnagel, and Priscilla King to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board for 3 year terms to begin October 2014 and end on September 30, 2017.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To re-appoint Sara Naylor, Vanessa Nothnagel, and Priscilla King to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board for three-year terms beginning October 7, 2014 and ending September 30, 2017.
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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
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Attachments: |
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Letter
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Consider appointing Rebecca O’Bryan-Lieb to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board, for a 3 year term to begin October 2014 and end on September 30, 2017.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To appoint Rebecca O’Bryan-Lieb to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board for a three-year term beginning October 7, 2014 and ending September 30, 2017.
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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
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Attachments: |
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Letter
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Application
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of preliminary plat for the Kruse Addition subdivision - Pct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve preliminary plat for the Kruse Addition subdivision - 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
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Prelim Plat - Kruse Addition
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Habitat for Humanity Resolution.
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Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County, Texas Executive Director Debbie Hoffman, Board of Directors President Jennifer Bailey, and Board of Directors Member Tracy Jackson addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Proclamation declaring Tuesday, October 7, 2014 to be Williamson County Habitat for Humanity Day.
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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
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Attachments: |
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Habitat for Humanity Resolution
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Presentation by Elections Administrator of the 2014 November early voting polling locations.
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Elections Administrator Jason Barnett addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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early voting polling locations
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map with early voting polling locations
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve transfer per recommendation of Randy Bell, Williamson County Parks Director, to move $10,060.92 from Taylor Showbarn/Arena (P206) and $450,000.00 from Blackland Heritage Phase I County Park (P316) to Williamson County Expo Center (P418).
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Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve transfer request per recommendation of Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell to move $10,060.92 from Taylor Showbarn/Arena (P206) and $450,000.00 from Blackland Heritage Phase I County Park (P316) to Williamson County Expo Center (P418).
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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
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Georgetown in relation to the county’s resurfacing of the intersection of Penny Lane and Williamson Drive, Georgetown, Texas, and the city’s reimbursement of the resurfacing costs to the county.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh 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 County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Georgetown in relation to the County’s resurfacing of the intersection of Penny Lane and Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas, and the City’s reimbursement of the resurfacing costs to the County.
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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
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Attachments: |
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City of Georgetown ILA for Penny Lane
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Discuss and consider approving Binkley & Barfield engineering contract for the Ronald Reagan Blvd @ IH-35 Bridge 2013 Road Bond project.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with Binkley & Barfield for the Ronald Reagan Boulevard @ Interstate Highway (IH)-35 Bridge 2013 Road Bond project.
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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
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Attachments: |
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Binkley and Barfield Engineering Contract for Ronald Reagan Blvd and IH-35 Bridge
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Discuss and take appropriate action on TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement Amendment #1 for US 79 [CSJ# 0204-02-027] which finalizes TxDOT's cost participation.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Advance Funding Agreement Amendment #1 for U.S. Highway 79 [Control Section Job (CSJ) #0204-02-027] which finalizes TxDOT's cost participation.
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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
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Attachments: |
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US 79 Advance Funding Agreement Amendment 1
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Resolution for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for US 79 Amendment #1 [CSJ# 0204-02-027] which finalizes TxDOT's cost participation.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Advance Funding Agreement for U.S. Highway 79 Amendment #1 [Control Section Job (CSJ) #0204-02-027] which finalizes TxDOT's cost participation.
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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
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Attachments: |
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TxDOT AFA Resolution for US 79
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Consider the Court to authorize the execution of a real estate contract with D-Star Holdings, L.P. and Gaida Family, L.P. regarding acquisition of SH 29 right-of-way.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Gaida Contract
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Consider the acceptance of the donation of 2.45 acres of right-of-way for Kaufman Loop from Williamson County MUD #17.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Deed
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Consider authorizing the court to execute a TXDOT Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds for FM 1660 from FM 973 to SH 95.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds for Farm-to-Market (FM) 1660 from FM 973 to State Highway (SH) 95.
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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
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Attachments: |
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TxDOT Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds for FM 1660
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Consider a Resolution to approve the TXDOT Agreement to Contribute ROW Funds for FM 1660.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution to approve the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Agreement to Contribute Right of Way (ROW) Funds for Farm-to-Market (FM) 1660.
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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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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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TxDOT Right of Way Resolution for FM 1660
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Consider approving Agreement to Extend Williamson County Professional Services Agreement for Dental Services at the County Jail.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Agreement to Extend Williamson County Professional Services Agreement for Dental Services at the Williamson County Jail beginning October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015.
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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
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Attachments: |
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Todd Harris Dental Services PSA Extension
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to execute HEB Pharmacy Agreement to Administer Onsite Immunizations for Williamson County Employees and covered Dependent Spouses enrolled in a current Medical Plan.
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Director of Benefits Administration Shelley Loughrey 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 a HEB Pharmacy Agreement to Administer Onsite Immunizations for all Williamson County Employees and covered Dependent Spouses enrolled in the County's current medical plan.
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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
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Attachments: |
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HEB Pharmacy Immunization Agreement
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2014 Onsite Flu Schedule
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Discuss and consider approving an Interlocal Agreement between DPS and Williamson County for a DPS Crime Analyst position.
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General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and County Attorney Dee Hobbs addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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DPS Crime Analyst FY 15
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the FY 2015 Williamson County Resolution for the Indigent Defense Grant Program.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a 2015 Williamson County Resolution for the Indigent Defense Grant Program for a funding period beginning October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015.
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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
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Attachments: |
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Indigent Defense Grant Resolution
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Preventive Maintenance & Service Program Agreement for a Spacesaver System for Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 4 between Williamson County and Southwest Solutions Group.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a Preventive Maintenance & Service Program Agreement for a Spacesaver System for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 between Williamson County and Southwest Solutions Group.
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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
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Attachments: |
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Spacesaver System Preventive Maintenance Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointment of Dale Vannoy to the Leander Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIRZ) and the Leander Development Authority Board of Directors with a term effective immediately and ending on December 31, 2016.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To appoint Dale Vannoy to the Leander Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIRZ) and the Leander Development Authority Board of Directors for a term beginning October 7, 2014 and ending December 31, 2016.
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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
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Attachments: |
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Dale Vannoy
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on cancelling the AskED Agreement between Williamson County and Robis Elections, Inc.
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Elections Administrator Jason Barnett 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 cancel the AskED Agreement between Williamson County and Robis Elections, Inc.
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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
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Attachments: |
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AskEd Agreement
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AskEd cancellation letter
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Discuss and take action on accepting the Swalm Foundation Grant awarded to the Animal Shelter.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To accept the Swalm Foundation Grant awarded to the Animal Shelter.
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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
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Attachments: |
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Swalm Foundation Grant for Animal Shelter
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Request for Authorization of Additional Classification and Rate in relation to a new employment classification and position to be filled by Corrections Corporation of America at the T. Don Hutto Residential Center.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a Request for Authorization of Additional Classification and Rate in relation to a new employment classification and position to be filled by Corrections Corporation of America at the T. Don Hutto Residential Center.
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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
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Attachments: |
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T Don Hutto Classification Request
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Emergency Medical Services integration and collaboration issues and matters in relation to the City of Georgetown’s intended transition into an ALS provider role and its assumption of a portion of 9-1-1 transports in Georgetown, Texas.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding proposals received for Pharmaceutical Service and Supplies for Williamson County Jail, 14RFP00219 to the best proposal meeting specifications – Westwood Pharmacy.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To award proposals received for Pharmaceutical Service and Supplies for Williamson County Jail, 14RFP00219 to the best proposal meeting specifications – Westwood Pharmacy.
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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
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Attachments: |
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Score sheet
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Recommendation
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Westwood Prop and BAFO
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval of Service Contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) for Testing Services for the Williamson County Jail.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Service Contract for Testing Services (Williamson County Jail addition, fourth floor) with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE).
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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
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Attachments: |
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WJE Engineering Contract for Testing Services
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding proposals received for Pecan Harvesting Lease (Blackland Heritage County Park), proposal # 14RFP00235 to the best proposal meeting specifications – Stewarts Pecan Farm and authorize the County Judge to execute the Lease Agreement.
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Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To award proposals received for Pecan Harvesting Lease (Blackland Heritage County Park), #14RFP00235 to the best proposal meeting specifications – Stewart's Pecan Farm and authorize the County Judge to execute the Pecan Harvesting Lease.
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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
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Stewart Pecan Farm Pecan Harvesting Lease
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Proposal Tab
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Recommendation Pecan Lease
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Evaluation Pecan Lease
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement between the McKinley County Board of Directors, New Mexico and Williamson County in relation to Williamson County’s bid for Electronic Plumbing Valves, 14IFB00245.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement between the McKinley County Board of Directors, New Mexico and Williamson County in relation to Williamson County’s bid for Electronic Plumbing Valves, #14IFB00245.
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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
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McKinley County NM Purchasing Cooperative ILA
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:45 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014. |
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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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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 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
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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:
Discuss proposed acquisition of property and Agreement to contribute ROW funds for right-of-way to be acquired by TXDOT for FM 1660 from FM 973 to SH 95.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:23 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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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No action was taken on this item. |
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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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No action was taken on this item. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Covey encouraged everyone to support the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Denim and Diamonds Fur Ball on October 25, 2014 from 6:00-9:30 p.m. at the Marriott North in Round Rock. |