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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 2015

 



STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:39 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 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 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 13, 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:
  10.13.2015 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 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,132,474.53 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:
  10.20.2015 Electronic Payments
  10.20.2015 Funding Report
  10.20.2015 Quick Check Report
  10.20.2015 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill 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. ( Item 5 - 10 )
             
5. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of September 2015 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of September 2015 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
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:
  090115-093015 GWI-RFM Graph
  090115-093015 GWI-RFM
 
             
6. Discuss and consider confirming the appointment of Gerald Pate as a Pct. 3 Deputy Constable.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To appoint Gerald Pate as a Precinct #3 Deputy Constable.
 
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:
  Pate Appointment
 
             
7. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-departmental transfer, including (1) Motorola Mobile Dash Mount, (1) Motorola Portable Radio, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through inter-departmental transfer, including (1) Motorola Mobile Dash Mount, (1) Motorola Portable Radio (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 Transfer
 
             
8. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (1) Desk, (1) Side Table, (1) Pallet of Misc. Brass Pipe & Fittings, (1) Chair Protector Floor Mat, (1) BC Personal UPS Power Source, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (1) Desk, (1) Side Table, (1) Pallet of Misc. Brass Pipe & Fittings, (1) Chair Protector Floor Mat, and (1) BC Personal UPS Power Source (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 Auction
 
             
9. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the disposal of (1) 2012 Continental Work'n'tow through transfer, (list attached) pursuant to Texas Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of (1) 2012 Continental Work'n'tow through transfer (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:
  Vehicle Transfer
 
             
10. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of (1) 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe through Insurance purchase, (list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of (1) 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe through Insurance purchase (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:
  Vehicle Insurance Purchase
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
11. Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court that Williamson County Justice of the Peace Pct. #3 is the recipient of the 2015 CITOC Innovation in Business Process Award.
  Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 Bill Gravel addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners' Court that Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 is the recipient of the 2015 Court Information Technology Officers Consortium (CITOC) Innovation in Business Process Award.
 
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:
  CITOG Award
 
             
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh invited everyone to the Interstate 35 Northbound Frontage Road and Ramps Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. on the northbound frontage road just south of SE Inner Loop where the frontage road and Austin Avenue separate. No action was taken on this item.
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $29,428.53 for County Road 245, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $29,428.53 for County Road 245, a Road Bond 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:
  Kwest Group Change Order 1 for CR 245
 
             
14. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 7 in the amount of -$94,758.39 for RM 620 Safety improvements, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 1.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 7 in the amount of -$94,758.39 for Ranch-to-Market (RM) 620 Safety improvements, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #1.
 
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 7 for RM 620 Safety Improvements
 
             
15. Receive and acknowledge the October 2015 Construction Summary Report for the Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Programs.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  October CSR
 
             
16. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an amendment #1 to the CR 101 contract between Williamson County and Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Amendment #1 to the County Road (CR) 101 contract between Williamson County and Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. 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:
  Brown and Gay Engineers Amendment 1 to CR 101 Contract
 
             
17. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Linda Bushong n/k/a Linda G. Reed and John F. Reed for ROW needed on CR 110 South. (PARCELS 11 & 12)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Linda Bushong now known as (n/k/a) Linda G. Reed and John F. Reed for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 110 South. (PARCELS 11 & 12)
 
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:
  Reed Real Estate Contract for CR 110 South ROW
 
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Nancy and Thomas Arredondo for ROW needed on CR 110 South. (PARCEL 18) 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Nancy and Thomas Arredondo for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 110 South. (PARCEL 18)
 
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:
  Arredondo Real Estate Contract for CR 110 South ROW
 
             
19. Discuss and consider a request from the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office to contract with a criminal investigator to assist with reviewing and identifying cases that may have been impacted by certain discrepancies in the FBI database that was published between 1999 and 2001 and by DNA mixture interpretation protocols between 1999 and 2015; and take any appropriate action on said request.
 

District Attorney Appellate Prosecutor John Prezas addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.

  Attachments:
  Project Proposal Scope of Services
  Contract for Services
 
             
20. Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Agreements regarding off-duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies with:
A.  City National Bank of Taylor, Texas (Security Detail for ATM refills in Eastern Williamson County)
B.  Austin White Lime Company (Security on plant property, McNeil Road, Round Rock)
C.  Twentieth Century Fox TV (Various locations in Williamson County)
D.  N-Line Traffic Maintenance (Various locations in Williamson County)
E.  Sundance Ranch Property Owners Assn. (Liberty Hill subdivision)
  Captain Mike Gleason of the Sheriff's Office, General Counsel Hal Hawes, and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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.  City National Bank of Taylor, Texas (Security Detail for ATM refills in Eastern Williamson County)
B.  Austin White Lime Company (Security on plant property, McNeil Road, Round Rock)
C.  Twentieth Century Fox TV (various locations in Williamson County)
D.  N-Line Traffic Maintenance (various locations in Williamson County)
E.  Sundance Ranch Property Owners Association (Liberty Hill subdivision)

 
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:
  Austin White Lime Company Off Duty Contract
  City National Bank of Taylor Off Duty Contract
  N-Line Traffic Maintenance Off Duty Contract
  Sundance Ranch POA Off Duty Contract
  Twentieth Century Fox TV Off Duty Contract
 
             
21. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on resolution regarding Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court.
  Director of Veterans Services Donna Harrell and Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct #2, addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a Resolution regarding Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court.
 
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:
  Veterans Court Resolution
 
             
22. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to acknowledge Williamson County's achievement as mentioned and recognized by USFWS in regards to the Georgetown salamander.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a change to one Vote Center polling location to be used for the Constitutional Amendment Election to be held November 3, 2015.
 
  Elections Administrator Chris Davis addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a change to one Vote Center polling location to be used for the Constitutional Amendment Election to be held November 3, 2015 from Main Street Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 1001 South Main Street, Georgetown to Main Street Baptist Church, Ministry Center, 111 West 10th Street, Georgetown.
 
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:
  Vote Center update
 
             
24. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the updated list of election Judges and Alternate Judges to serve for a one year term beginning September 1, 2015 and ending August 31, 2016.
  Elections Administrator Chris Davis addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the updated list of Election Judges and Alternate Judges to serve for a one-year term beginning September 1, 2015 and ending August 31, 2016.
 
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:
  update Jdg_Alt Jdg list
 
             
25. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Trail and Access Use Agreement with Trails at Shady Oak Residential Community, Inc.
  Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Trail and Access Use Agreement with Trails at Shady Oak Residential Community, Inc.
 
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:
  Trail and Access use Agreement with Trails at Shady Oak Residential Community
 
             
26. Discuss, consider, and take action on the approval of the Interlocal Agreement between the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) and Williamson County on the access and use of the Regional Notification System (RNS).
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Interlocal Agreement between the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) and Williamson County on the access and use of the Regional Notification System (RNS).
 
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:
  CAPCOG Regional Notification System ILA
 
             
27. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Fog Seal Cul-De-Sac for Williamson County Road and Bridge, Bid# 1509-013.
  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 Fog Seal Cul-De-Sac for Williamson County Road and Bridge, Bid #1509-013.
 
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:
  Bid Packet
 
             
28. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding extending Williamson County Proposal #15RFP103 Janitorial Services with Members Building Maintenance, LLC for the contract period beginning October 1, 2015 through September 30,2016 for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To extend Williamson County Proposal #15RFP103 Janitorial Services with Members Building Maintenance, LLC for the contract period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2016 for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract.
 
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:
  Members Building Manintenance Janitorial Contract Extension
 
             
29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Consultant Services agreement between Eichman Software Consultants (ESC) and Williamson County.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Consultant Services Contract between Eichman Software Consultants (ESC) and Williamson County.
 
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:
  Eichman Software Consultants
  recommendation letter
 
             
30. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of purchase and Maintenance of TEAMMATE Analytics Software from Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, Inc.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve purchase and maintenance of TEAMMATE Analytics Software from Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, Inc.
 
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:
  TeamMate Analytics Standard Terms and Conditions Contract
  Exhibit A
  Analytics Agreement
  Hosting Addendum
 
             
31. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on rejecting bids received for IFB#1507-004, Round Rock Building A and B Parking Lot Fog Seal, and authorizing Purchasing Agent to re-advertise and receive bids for same under new IFB#1509-016.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To reject bids received for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #1507-004, Round Rock Building A and B Parking Lot Fog Seal and authorize Purchasing Agent to re-advertise and receive bids for same under new IFB #1509-016.

 
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:
  Bid Packet
 
             
32. Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action regarding Services Contract with ACM Services, LLC for the electrical work on the Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab Remodel, a project funded in 0100-0509-004509.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Services Contract with ACM Services, LLC for the electrical work on the Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab Remodel, a project funded in 0100-0509-004509.
 
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:
  ACM Electrical Proposal
  Lab Remodel - Electrical Contract
 
             
33. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for IFB#1510-018 Fuel for Williamson County .
  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 Invitation for Bid (IFB) #1510-018 Fuel for Williamson County .
 
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:
  Fuel IFB Packet
 
             
34. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Fleet Services.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Fleet Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0882-0882-001100 Fleet/Salaries $10,674.92
  0882-0882-002010 Fleet/FICA $816.63
  0882-0882-002020 Fleet/Retirement $1,367.46
 
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
             
35. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the Radio Communications Systems Department.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the Radio Communications Systems Department:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0507-0000-380100 RCS/Trsfr to Gen Fund $1,450.92
 
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
             
36. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Radio Communications System Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Radio Communications System Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $1,450.92
To 0100-0583-000507 Emerg Svcs/Trsfr to RCS $1,450.92
 
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
             
37. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for various departments.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for various departments:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0367-0367-001101 JP#3 Truancy/PT Salary $1,026.64
  0367-0367-002010 JP#3 Truancy/FICA $78.54
  0367-0367-002020 JP#3 Truancy/Retirement $131.51
  0368-0368-001101 JP#2 Truancy/PT Salary $312.00
  0368-0368-002010 JP#2 Truancy/FICA $23.87
  0368-0368-002020 JP#2 Truancy/Retirement $39.97
  0373-0373-001102 JP#1 Truancy/PT Salary $166.40
  0373-0373-002010 JP#1 Truancy/FICA $12.73
  0373-0373-002020 JP#1 Truancy/Retirement $21.32
  0507-0507-001100 RCS/Salary $1,204.48
  0507-0507-002010 RCS/FICA $92.14
  0507-0507-002020 RCS/Retirement $154.29
 
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
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:40 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:42 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:42 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:17 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 12:19 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 1:14 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:15 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015.
             
38. 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.
             
39. 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.
q) Discuss the acquisition of real property from Taylor ISD and WILCO Park Foundation for the East Wilco Park Access Road.

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.
f) Discuss the proposed sale of portion of county property on Inner Loop opposite Maintenance Building.
g) Discuss the proposed sale of portion of county property by Jester Annex
h) Discuss the proposed sale of excess right-of-way on Hwy 79 abutting 79 Business Park
i) Discuss abandoning row on CR 359 
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
40. 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)
u) Claim for overpayment – Timothy Wright
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
41. 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 2:40 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015.
             
42. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
43. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
44. 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


Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the proposed Compromise Settlement Agreement and Release in W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County, et al.; and authorize the County Judge to execute the Settlement Agreement document.


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

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


Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in Williamson County, Texas vs James Broaddus, D/B/A Broaddus Associates, et al. In Cause No. 12-1226-C368; In the 358th Judicial District of Williamson County, Texas.


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

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)
u) Claim for overpayment – Timothy Wright
  After reconvening from Executive Session, the Court took action on this item.  [See 44(g) and 44(l) above.]
  Attachments:
  Broaddus Settlement Agreement
  Reed Compromise Settlement Agreement
 
             
45. 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.
             
46. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Judge Gattis announced that the Williamson County and Cities Health District Committee recently held a meeting.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 2:40 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 27th day of October 2015.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy



    

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