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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 October 7, 2014 meeting.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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10.07.2014 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 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,594,368.80 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 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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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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10.14.2014 Funding Report
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10.14.2014 Quick Check Report
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10.14.2014 Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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Boyd Henry of County Road 279 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 – 11 ) |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector:
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Clerk's Records Mngmt.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve line item transfer for the County Clerk's Records Management:
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioner's Court the line item transfers from merit pool monies to various departments approved by the Budget Office from July 2014 - September 2014.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To acknowledge line item transfers from merit pool monies to various departments approved by the Budget Office from July 2014 - September 2014.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Merit 1
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Mert 2
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace 4, September 2014 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 September 2014 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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JP4 SEPT 2014 EOM REPORT
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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).
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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 transfer of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Asset Change Forms
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of preliminary plat for the George C. Stefek subdivision - Pct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve preliminary plat for the George C. Stefek subdivision - Precinct #4.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Prelim Plat - George C Stefek Subdivision
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Sec 7 subdivision - Pct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve final plat for Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Section 7 subdivision - Precinct #3.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Final Plat - Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Sec 7
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the receipt of the Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 2013 and the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 2013 from the Government Finance Officers Association.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and County Auditor David Flores addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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CAFR 2013 Award
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PAFR 2013 Award
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To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and consider approving Unintech Consulting Engineers, Inc. engineering contract for the SH 29 at DB Wood Road Intersection Improvements Study project as part of the 2013 Road Bond program.
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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 the Unintech Consulting Engineers, Inc. Contract for Engineering Services for the State Highway 29 at DB Wood Road Intersection Improvements Study project as part of the 2013 Road Bond 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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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Unitech Consulting Engineers Contract for SH 29 and DB Wood Road
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Discuss and consider approving Dannebaum Engineering Company - Austin, LLC engineering contract for CR 110 South (US 79 to Limmer Loop) project as part of the 2013 Road Bond program.
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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 the Dannebaum Engineering Company - Austin, LLC Contract for Engineering Services for County Road 110 South (U.S. Highway 79 to Limmer Loop) project as part of the 2013 Road Bond program.
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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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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Dannenbaum Engineering Contract for CR 110 South
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Discuss and consider approving H.W. Lochner, Inc. engineering contract for the CR 305 @ IH-35 Phase 1 Bridge Replacement project as part of the 2013 Road Bond program.
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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 the H.W. Lochner, Inc. Contract for Engineering Services for the County Road 305 @ Interstate Highway 35 Phase 1 Bridge Replacement project as part of the 2013 Road Bond program.
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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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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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H W Lochner Engineering Contract for CR 305 at IH-35
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Consider the Court to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement with MREC MAG Morningstar, LLC regarding the construction of the northeast quadrant of Kaufman Loop.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Kaufman Development Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with D- Star Holdings, L.P. and the Gaida Family, L.P. for ROW needed on SH 29.
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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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Discuss and take appropriate action to grant subdivision variance to the Dixon Cemetery Association for 0.47 acres of land – Pct. 3.
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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: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To grant subdivision variance to the Dixon Cemetery Association for 0.47 acres of land – Precinct #3.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Dixon Cementery
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Consideration and action with respect to "Order Authorizing the Issuance of Williamson County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds (Convertible Direct Purchase Bonds); Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of Such Bonds; Approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Direct Purchase Agreement and an Escrow Agreement, Establishing the Procedures for Selling and Delivering the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Bonds."
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Financial Advisor Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance Inc. (SPFI), and Attorney Carol Polumbo of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, L.L.P., 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 Order authorizing the issuance of Williamson County limited tax refunding bonds (convertible direct purchase bonds); levying an ad valorem tax in support of such bonds; approving a paying agent/registrar agreement, a direct purchase agreement and an escrow agreement, establishing the procedures for selling and delivering the bonds; and authorizing other matters relating to the bonds.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Refunding Order October 2014
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between Watch Hill Municipal Utility District and the County of Williamson, Texas.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Tax Collection Agreement between Watch Hill Municipal Utility District and 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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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Watch Hill MUD Tax Collection Agreement
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Tyler Technology Services Professional Services Agreement to provide training on Odyssey Hot Checks.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Tyler Technology Services Professional Services Agreement to provide training on Odyssey Hot Checks.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Tyler PSA for Odyssey Hot Checks Training
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a Non-Construction Advanced Funding Agreement for an On System and Off System Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Deployment Project with the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Round Rock.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a Non-Construction Advanced Funding Agreement for an On System and Off System Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Deployment Project with the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Round Rock.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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TxDOT AFA for Intelligent Transportation Systems Deployment
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving purchase for Kronos Workforce Telestaff software from Kronos, Inc. pursuant to US Communities contract # 14-JLR-003.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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quote 1
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Scope of Services
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quote 2
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on rejecting bid received for Culverts - Corrugated Metal, 14IFB00237 from NNA Financial Services Co. LLC.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To reject bid received for Culverts - Corrugated Metal, 14IFB00237 from NNA Financial Services Co. LLC.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge Assistance Donations.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge Assistance Donations:
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Pct. 3 Constable.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Constable Precinct #3:
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Animal Shelter.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Animal Shelter:
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Animal Shelter.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Animal Shelter:
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order 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 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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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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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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order 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 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge expenditures for the County Attorney that are paid by State Legislative Supplement:
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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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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:08 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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:
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SW Bypass.
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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 12:19 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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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There were no comments. |