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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2015

 


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
 
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 6, 2015 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  10.06.2015 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
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.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Lead Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,147,434.31 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and electronic benefit payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  10.13.2015 Electronic Payments
  10.13.2015 Funding Report
  10.13.2015 Quick Check Report
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and Executive Director for Williamson Museum Mickie Ross addressed the Court.
             
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 – 12 )
             
5. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on ratifying PO# 158246 for Renewal of Oracle Technical Support Software Update, License and Support between Williamson County and Mythics per DIR contract # DIR-TSO-2548.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To ratify Purchase Order #158246 for Renewal of Oracle Technical Support Software Update, License, and Support between Williamson County and Mythics per Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract #DIR-TSO-2548.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Quote
 
             
6. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of county assets through destruction, including (2) ABA Ballistic Vest Panels, and (2) Point Blank Ballistic Vest Panels, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of county assets through destruction, including (2) ABA Ballistic Vest Panels and (2) Point Blank Ballistic Vest Panels (complete list attached); pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §263.152.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Destruction
 
             
7. Discuss, consider,  and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (2) Trash Cans, (1) Lg Bulletin Board, (1) Mat, (2) File Holders, (1) Box Misc. Office Supplies, (2) Key Boards, (5) Printers, (6) Docking Stations, (1) Camcorder, (1) Cameras, (24) Desktop Computers (Hard Drive Only), (2) Sets of Tire Chains, (1) Projector, (1) Fax Machine, (1) 2 Drawer File Cabinet, (1) Desk Drawer, (1) Book Shelf, (1) Lateral File Cabinet, (4) Desks, (1) 4-Drawer File Cabinet, (2) 5-Drawer File Cabinet, (6) Desk Chairs, (15) Monitors, (20) Monitor Stands, (1) Laptop, (1) Misc Box of Power Cords, (3) Hanging Mail Slots, (2) Backup Surge Protectors, (1) Barracuda Web Filter, (1) Cisco Access Point, (1) Linksys Access Point, (12) Motorola Radios, (2) Motorola Chargers, (4) Motorola Batteries, (1) Vertex Radio, (1) Vertex Charger, (1) Vertex Battery, (4) Motorola Surveillance Headpiece, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (2) Trash Cans, (1) Large Bulletin Board, (1) Mat, (2) File Holders, (1) Box Miscellaneous Office Supplies, (2) Key Boards, (5) Printers, (6) Docking Stations, (1) Camcorder, (1) Cameras, (24) Desktop Computers (Hard Drive Only), (2) Sets of Tire Chains, (1) Projector, (1) Fax Machine, (1) 2 Drawer File Cabinet, (1) Desk Drawer, (1) Book Shelf, (1) Lateral File Cabinet, (4) Desks, (1) 4-Drawer File Cabinet, (2) 5-Drawer File Cabinet, (6) Desk Chairs, (15) Monitors, (20) Monitor Stands, (1) Laptop, (1) Miscellaneous Box of Power Cords, (3) Hanging Mail Slots, (2) Backup Surge Protectors, (1) Barracuda Web Filter, (1) Cisco Access Point, (1) Linksys Access Point, (12) Motorola Radios, (2) Motorola Chargers, (4) Motorola Batteries, (1) Vertex Radio, (1) Vertex Charger, (1) Vertex Battery, and (4) Motorola Surveillance Headpiece (complete list attached); pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §263.152.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Sale
 
             
8. Consider accepting a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in Memory of Sharyn Stasny
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To accept a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in Memory of Sharyn Stasny.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
9. Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court the line item transfers from merit pool monies to various department approved by the Budget Office from July - September 2015.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court the line item transfers from merit pool monies to various department approved by the Budget Office from July - September 2015.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Q4 Report
 
             
10. Discuss and take appropriate action on noting in the minutes that Lisa Birkman has earned 28.00 hours of the Commissioner Statutory Continuing Education requirements for 2015 per article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code, and will carry over 8 hours into the next reporting period.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To note in the minutes that Lisa Birkman has earned 28.00 hours of the Commissioner Statutory Continuing Education requirements for 2015 per article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code, and will carry over 8 hours into the next reporting period.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  certificate
 
             
11. Consider reappointing Susan Komandosky, Paulette McConchie, Rochelle Hall-Schwarz and Dianne Howell to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board, for 3 year terms to begin October 2015 and end on September 30, 2018.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To re-appoint Susan Komandosky, Paulette McConchie, Rochelle Hall-Schwarz, and Dianne Howell to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board for three-year terms  beginning October 2015 and ending September 30, 2018.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  CWB letter
 
             
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 8 subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 8 subdivision - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Sec 8
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to acknowledge that October 17, 2015 will be Nancy Rabb Day.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Resolution acknowledging October 17, 2015 as Nancy Rabb Day.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Nancy Rabb Day Resolution
 
             
14. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on distribution of funds for the Hutto Education Foundation.
  Superintendent of Hutto Independent  School District (ISD) Dr. Douglas Killian, President of the Hutto Education Foundation Kristen Smith, and First  Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To distribute 2015-2016 funds for the Hutto Education Foundation from the Solid Waste Fee Account established by Williamson County through the collection of fees at the Williamson County Landfill in the amount of $86,500.00 to the Endowment Fund and $3,500.00 to Operations.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Hutto Education Foundation First Amended Policy
  Statement of Activities Hutto ISD
 
             
15. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
 

Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh invited everyone to:
1) an Open House on October 15, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Allen R. Baca Center in Round Rock, in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), to gather public input and comments for the Ranch-to-Market (RM) 620 proposed improvements from Cornerwood Drive to Deep Wood Drive
2) a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Farm-to-Market (FM) 1460 on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. on the southwest corner of Westinghouse Road and FM 1460
.

No action was taken on this item.

             
16. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 1, to contract with Adam Heath Construction, fully executed on August 6, 2015, in the amount of $3,600.00 for sign shop renovations.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Change Order No.1, to contract with Adam Heath Construction in the amount of $3,600.00 for the sign shop.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 1 for Adam Heath Construction
  Contract
  Invoice
 
             
17. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 15 in the amount of $60,567.98 for IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road, a Pass Through Financing Project in Commissioner Pct. 3.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 15 in the amount of $60,567.98 for Interstate Highway (IH) 35 Northbound Frontage Road, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 15 for IH 35 NBFR
 
             
18. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amendment No. 1 to the CR 101 [P269] Contract between Williamson County and Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  BGE_CR101_Amendment1_10132015
 
             
19. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amendment No. 1 to the General Engineering Consultant (GEC) - Construction Management/Inspection Services Contract between Williamson County and HNTB Corporation relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Amendment No. 1 to the General Engineering Consultant (GEC) - Construction Management/Inspection Services Contract between Williamson County and Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff (HNTB) Corporation relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  HNTB Amendment 1 to GEC Contract
 
             
20. Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding amending the Williamson County Long-Range Transportation Plan to address current and projected needs in the public interest.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To amend the Williamson County Long-Range Transportation Plan to address current and projected needs in the public interest.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
21. Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action to approve, and acknowledge purchase of radios/equipment for various county departments in the amount of $1,808,648.29 from Motorola Solutions, Inc. under arrangement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (acting as the agent for various local governmental entities who are end users under interlocal agreements to solicited quotations and obtain value pricing) to support various health and safety operations of Williamson County.  (Note:  Funding previously approved in the FY2016 Budget).
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve and acknowledge purchase of radios/equipment for various county departments in the amount of $1,808,648.29 from Motorola Solutions, Inc. under arrangement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (acting as the agent for various local governmental entities who are end users under interlocal agreements to solicited quotations and obtain value pricing) to support various health and safety operations of Williamson County.  (Note:  Funding previously approved in the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  HGAC Contract
  Motorola Quote
 
             
22. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding Scott & White Clinic Business Associate Agreement for Williamson County EMS. 
  General Counsel Hal Hawes and Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kenny Schnell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Baylor Scott & White Clinic Business Associate Agreement for Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). 
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  WCEMS Scott and White Business Associate Agreement
 
             
23. Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Agreements regarding off-duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies with:
A.  Ranch at Cypress Creek MUD 1
B.  Liberty Hill High School
C.  The Rosedale Foundation
  General Counsel Hal Hawes and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve and acknowledge receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement for off-duty work conducted by Sheriff's Office deputies with a) Ranch at Cypress Creek Municipal Utility District (MUD) #1, b) Liberty Hill High School, and c) The Rosedale Foundation; with the addition of dates to the MUD agreement and ensure that The Rosedale Foundation will be charged non-governmental rate for car rental.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Liberty Hill High School Off Duty Contract
  Ranch at Cypress Creek MUD 1 Off Duty Contract
  Rosedale Foundation Off Duty Contract
 
             
24. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for 1510-017 Arbitrage Calculation Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for 1510-017 Arbitrage Calculation Services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Arbitrage Calculation Services RFP packet
 
             
25. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on exempting Noble Software Group, LLC. from the competitive bidding or proposal requirements established by Section 262.024 (a) (7) of the Texas Local Government Code, as the sole source provider of the cloud-based Noble Assessment Platform, and approving agreement between Williamson County and Noble Software Group, LLC. 
  Juvenile Services Division Director John Pelczar, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, and Deputy Purchasing Agent Kerstin Hancock addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To exempt Noble Software Group, LLC. from the competitive bidding or proposal requirements established by Section 262.024 (a) (7) of the Texas Local Government Code, as the sole source provider of the cloud-based Noble Assessment Platform, and approve agreement between Williamson County and Noble Software Group, LLC. 
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Noble Contract and Exhibit A
  Sole Source Recommendation and Documentation
 
             
26. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding extending Williamson County Proposal # 14RFP00219 Pharmaceuticals for Jail to Westwood Pharmacy.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To extend Williamson County Proposal #14RFP00219 Pharmaceuticals for Jail to Westwood Pharmacy.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Westwood Pharmacy Contract Extension
  Westwood Pharmacy submittal
 
             
27. Discuss and consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for 911 Communications.
  Manager of Wireless Communications Catherine Roberts addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for 911 Communications:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0581-005730 Communications/Radio Equip>$5K $260,612.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
28. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Juvenile Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Juvenile Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0576-005000 Juvenile/Capital Outlay $48,133.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
29. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Road and Bridge.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0200-0210-005700 R&B/Vehicles $259,005.13
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
30. 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 Parks.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 Parks:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0510-004542 Grounds Maintenance $2,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the receipt of the Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 2014 and the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 2014 from the Government Finance Officers Association.
  County Auditor David Flores addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. 
  Attachments:
  CAFR 2014 Award
  PAFR 2014 Award
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015.
             
32. 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
33. 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.)
A. Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
1. Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Sneed Loop
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 119
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Park.
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections)
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Kruger property exchange (3901 CR 130 Hutto, TX)
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H.
m) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
n) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Williamson County Expo Center.
o) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240.
p) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.

B. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
1). Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the County
a) Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
b) Discuss proposed sale of real estate on Inner Loop
c) Discuss proposed trade of real estate adjacent to Chandler Rd. and CR 130
d) Discuss proposed exchange of property with Mr. Kruger
e) Discuss real estate at 355 Texas Ave. 
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
34. 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) 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
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) 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.
f) 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
g) 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
h) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al., In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
i) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
j) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al., In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
k) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
l) Cause No. 12-1226-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. James Broaddus d/b/a Broaddus & Associates, and Broaddus & Associates, Inc.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Notice of Claim - In Re Jessica Palmer
n) Floodplain Regulation Issue
o) Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
p) Carolyn Barnes, et al. v. Texas Attorney General, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
q) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
r) Notice of Claim – In Re Ray Steven Rose
s) Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal
t) Utility damage claim that occurred on or about 02/19/2014 on CR 488 (Claim # TXPR141360)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
35. 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).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015.
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
38. 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) 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
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) 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.
f) 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
g) 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
h) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al., In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
i) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
j) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al., In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
k) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
l) Cause No. 12-1226-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. James Broaddus d/b/a Broaddus & Associates, and Broaddus & Associates, Inc.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Notice of Claim - In Re Jessica Palmer
n) Floodplain Regulation Issue
o) Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
p) Carolyn Barnes, et al. v. Texas Attorney General, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
q) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
r) Notice of Claim – In Re Ray Steven Rose
s) Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding possible appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and approval of payment of disputed employment taxes pending appeal
t) Utility damage claim that occurred on or about 02/19/2014 on CR 488 (Claim # TXPR141360)
  No action was taken on this item.
             
39. 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.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
40. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Covey invited everyone to join the City of Georgetown and the Fish & Wildlife Service at a celebration at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Swinbank Park off Booty's Road to acknowledge the accomplishment of receiving a 4(d) rule and local solution for the Georgetown Salamander.

Judge Gattis informed everyone that currently there is a Williamson County Burn Ban in effect that expires on November 2, 2015.

Commissioner Birkman announced the engagement of her daughter Elizabeth.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015.
 

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 20th day of October 2015.


ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk of Commissioners’ Court, Williamson County, Texas

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy



    

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