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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 14, 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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10.14.2014 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 $2,006,071.56 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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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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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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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 – 6 ) |
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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 1 Lisa Birkman
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 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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Asset Change Forms
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of revised plat for the Rancho Sienna Sec 12A subdivision - Pct 3.
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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 revised plat for the Rancho Sienna Section 12A subdivision - Precinct #3.
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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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Replat - Lots 8-13 Blk K Rancho Sienna Sec 12A
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a resolution recognizing Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield.
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Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield of the 26th District Court 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 a Resolution recognizing Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield.
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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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Hear the October 2014 Construction Summary Report for the Road Bond and Pass Through Financing projects.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Oct 2014 CSR
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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 invited everyone to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for State Highway (SH) 195, Segment 1 on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. on the SH 195 Overpass at Farm-to-Market 487. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of a Development Agreement with MREC MAG Morningstar, LLC. regarding the cost participation in the engineering, design and construction of the northwest quadrant of Kaufman Loop.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Development Agreement with MREC MAG Morningstar, LLC. regarding the cost participation in the engineering, design and construction of the northwest quadrant of Kaufman Loop.
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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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Kaufman Loop Development Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of a real estate contract to acquire 15.25 acres, more or less, from D-STAR Holdings, L.P. and Gaida Family, L.P. for SH 29 right-of-way.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract to acquire 15.25 acres, more or less, from D-STAR Holdings, L.P. and Gaida Family, L.P. for State Highway (SH) 29 right-of-way.
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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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D-STAR Holdings and Gaida Family Real Estate Contract for SH 29 ROW
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on 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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To accept the donation of 2.45 acres of right-of-way for Kaufman Loop from Williamson County Municipal Utility District (MUD) #17.
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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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Special Warranty Deed Williamson County MUD 17
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the acceptance of a deed without warranty executed on behalf of Barclay/Texas Holdings VI. L.P. , being the Beck Commons Lot 7-A cave parcel.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Beck Commons Deed
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Acknowledge and ratify the County Judge’s execution of plan implementation documents entitled Aetna Life Insurance Company, Application for Stop Loss Insurance in relation to the implementation setup for the Williamson County Self-Insured Medical, Dental, and Vision Claims Administration, Disease Management, Precertification Management, Large Case Management, Biometric/Wellness Program Management, Prescription Drug Card/Mail Order, Preferred Provider Network, and Section 125 Administration.
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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 plan implementation documents entitled Aetna Life Insurance Company Application for Stop Loss Insurance in relation to the implementation setup for the Williamson County Self-Insured Medical, Dental, and Vision Claims Administration, Disease Management, Precertification Management, Large Case Management, Biometric/Wellness Program Management, Prescription Drug Card/Mail Order, Preferred Provider Network, and Section 125 Administration.
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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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Aetna Life Insurance Application for Stop Loss Insurance
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Acknowledge and ratify the County Judge’s execution of plan implementation documents entitled Health Care Reform Act- Public Goods Pool in relation to the implementation setup for the Williamson County Self-Insured Medical, Dental, and Vision Claims Administration, Disease Management, Precertification Management, Large Case Management, Biometric/Wellness Program Management, Prescription Drug Card/Mail Order, Preferred Provider Network, and Section 125 Administration.
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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 plan implementation documents entitled Health Care Reform Act-Public Goods Pool in relation to the implementation setup for the Williamson County Self-Insured Medical, Dental, and Vision Claims Administration, Disease Management, Precertification Management, Large Case Management, Biometric/Wellness Program Management, Prescription Drug Card/Mail Order, Preferred Provider Network, and Section 125 Administration.
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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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New York HCRA Form
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Acknowledge and ratify the County Judge’s execution of plan implementation documents entitled Cigna Disclosure of Payment of Commissions and Service Fees in relation to the implementation setup for the Williamson County Self-Insured Medical, Dental, and Vision Claims Administration, Disease Management, Precertification Management, Large Case Management, Biometric/Wellness Program Management, Prescription Drug Card/Mail Order, Preferred Provider Network, and Section 125 Administration.
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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 plan implementation documents entitled Cigna Disclosure of Payment of Commissions and Service Fees in relation to the implementation setup for the Williamson County Self-Insured Medical, Dental, and Vision Claims Administration, Disease Management, Precertification Management, Large Case Management, Biometric/Wellness Program Management, Prescription Drug Card/Mail Order, Preferred Provider Network, and Section 125 Administration.
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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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Cigna Disclosure of Payment of Commissions and Service Fees
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding contract amendment for 2013-2014 with the TX State Library and new contract for 2014-2015 for the County Clerk microfilm project of Official Public Records.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve contract amendment for 2013-2014 with the Texas State Library and new contract for 2014-2015 for the County Clerk microfilm project of Official Public Records.
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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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2014 Texas State Library Contract Amendment 1
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2015 Texas State Library Contract
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a First Amendment to Authorized User Agreement in order to extend the term of the agreement to November 30, 2014.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To approve the First Amendment to Authorized User Agreement to extend the Authorized User Agreement between Touchstone Television Productions, LLC (Touchstone) and Williamson County so that Touchstone may continue to use the Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center for production activities entitled "AMERICAN CRIME" until November 30, 2014.
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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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Touchstone Television Productions Agreement Amendment 1
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval of TWC renewal contract for Williamson County Constable, Pct. 3.
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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 a Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) renewal Contract for Williamson County Constable Precinct #3 for a one-year term 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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Texas Workforce Commission Information Release Contract
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:14 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014. |
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:16 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:16 A.M. ON TUESDAY,OCTOBER 21, 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 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 11:57 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters. |
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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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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 Morrison invited everyone to the Williamson County and Waste Management Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Day on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hutto High School in the football stadium east side parking lot.
Commissioner Birkman reminded everyone about Early Voting through Friday, October 31, 2014.
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.
Commissioner Long had the pleasure of celebrating with a first-time voter who recently became a naturalized citizen of the United States. |