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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
NOVEMBER 9, 2010

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:44 A.M. on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge  
 
Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1  
 
Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2  
 
Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3  
 
Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4  
 
Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk  
Attendees:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor Commissioners' Court
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the minutes of the last 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:
  11-02-2010 CC Mins
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  No action was taken.
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, and Wire Transfers 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.
 

First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,277,949.57 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report 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:
  11.09.2010 Funding Report
  Quick Check Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  The following citizens addressed the Court:
Albert Fulton of Florence
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes 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 - 10)
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Technology Services.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Technology Services:
From 0100-0503-001101 P/T Salaries 20-30 Hrs/wk $4,000.00  
To 0100-0503-001107 Temporary Labor/Seasonal $4,000.00
 
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
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Facilities.
  The following addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 
Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities:
From 0100-0509-001109 Cell Phone Stipend $3,000.00  
To 0100-0509-003003 Radio Equipment<$5000 $3,000.00

 
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
             
7. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items  through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation/destruction. (Complete list filed with official minutes)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation/destruction.
 
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 Transfers
 
             
8. Consider approving the Tax Assessor/Collector's participation in the TexPool Prime Local Government Investment Pool.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Tax Assessor/Collector's participation in the TexPool Prime Local Government Investment Pool.
 
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:
  TexPool Prime Participation Agreement
  TexPool Prime Resolution
 
             
9. Discuss and consider approving final plat for Sonterra West, Sec. 3, Ph. 1, Pct. 3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the final plat for Sonterra West, Sec. 3, Ph. 1, Pct. 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:
  Projects Sonterra West Sec 3 Ph 1
 
             
10. Discuss and consider rescinding the action taken on March 26, 2002 for agenda item #24. The City of Jarrell was authorized to have jurisdiction over the plat process in its ETJ; this should have authorized Williamson County to have plat process in Jarrell’s ETJ.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To rescind the action taken on March 26, 2002 for agenda item #24.
 
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:
  HB 1445 Minutes
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
11. Consider and take appropriate action on appointing Doug Arnold as Judge of Williamson County Court at Law No. 3 for the remainder of the current term of such office with such appointment being effective as of December 1, 2010.
  Doug Arnold addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To appoint Doug Arnold as Judge of Williamson County Court at Law No. 3 for the remainder of the current term of such office with appointment being effective as of December 1, 2010.
 
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
             
12. Discuss and take appropriate action declaring the week of November 7-13, 2010 as Veteran Service Officer Recognition Week.
 

The following addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
Director of Veteran's Services Donna Harrell

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To declare the week of November 7-13, 2010 as Veteran Service Officer Recognition Week.
 
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 Services Officer Recognition Week Proclamation
  Introduction World War 1
  Presentation
 
             
13. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
14. Consider approving Change Order #15 in the amount of $676,011.22 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 3.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Change Order #15 in the amount of $676,011.22 for Williams Drive, 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:
  Williams Drive Change Order 15
 
             
15. Consider approving Change Order #12 in the amount of $47,643.52 for US 79, Section 5B, a Pass Through Project in Precinct 4.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Change Order #12 in the amount of $47,643.52 for US 79, Section 5B, a Pass Through Project in Precinct 4.
 
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:
  US 70 Section 5 B Change Order 12
 
             
16. Discuss and consider approving PBS&J, Inc. Supplemental #3 to their Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the O'Connor/SH 45 Interchange project to allow for the execution of Work Authorization #4.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve PBS&J (Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan), Inc. Supplemental #3 to their Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the O'Connor/SH 45 Interchange project to allow for the execution of Work Authorization #4.

 
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:
  PBSJ OConnor - SH 45 Interchange Supplemental 3 to PSA
 
             
17. Consider and take appropriate action regarding appointing Robert Daigh as the Williamson County Representative to TxDOT's "MY IH 35 Committee".
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To appoint Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh as the Williamson County Representative to TxDOT's "MY IH 35 Committee."
 
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
             
18. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute First Amendment to Deed with J. Sam Winters, Ann S. Butler and Roy A. Butler regarding right-of-way on San Gabriel Parkway. (Phase 1)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute First Amendment to Deed with J. Sam Winters, Ann S. Butler and Roy A. Butler regarding right-of-way on San Gabriel Parkway. (Phase 1)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Abstain)
  Attachments:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
  Winters Deed Ammendment - San Gabriel Parkway Phase 1
 
             
19. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute First Amendment to Deed with J. Sam Winters, Ann S. Butler and Roy A. Butler regarding right-of-way on San Gabriel Parkway. (Phase II)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute First Amendment to Deed with J. Sam Winters, Ann S. Butler and Roy A. Butler regarding right-of-way on San Gabriel Parkway. (Phase II)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Abstain)
  Attachments:
  Winters Deed Amendment - San Gabriel Parkway Phase II
 
             
20. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Letter Agreement with J. Sam Winters, Ann S. Butler and Roy A. Butler regarding additional right-of-way/drainage easement on San Gabriel Parkway.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Letter Agreement with J. Sam Winters, Ann S. Butler and Roy A. Butler regarding additional right-of-way/drainage easement on San Gabriel Parkway.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Abstain)
  Attachments:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
  Winters Letter Agreement - San Gabriel Parkway
 
             
21. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Letter Agreement with Randal C. Roche regarding fence replacement. SH 195 (P2)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Letter Agreement with Randal C. Roche regarding fence replacement. SH 195 (P2)
 
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:
  Roche Letter Agreement - SH 195
 
             
22. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Foy Eugene Haydon and Barbara K. Haydon for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (P56, 561E & 561TE)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Foy Eugene Haydon and Barbara K. Haydon for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (P56, 561E & 561TE)
 
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:
  Haydon Real Estate Contract - SH 195
 
             
23. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 29 Safety Project, and take appropriate action. (Bedwell - P3)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorize the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 29 Safety Project and take appropriate action. (Bedwell - P3)
 
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:
  Bedwell Condemnation Resolution - SH 29
 
             
24. Consideration and action with respect to "Order authorizing the issuance of Williamson County, Texas Unlimited Tax Road Bonds; levying an Ad Valorem Tax in support of the Bonds; approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and an official statement; establishing the procedures for selling and delivering the Bonds; and authorizing other matters relating to the Bonds."
  The following addressed the Court:
Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance Services 
Attorney Carol Polumbo of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order authorizing the issuance of Williamson County, Texas Unlimited Tax Road Bonds; levying an Ad Valorem Tax in support of the Bonds; approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and an official statement; establishing the procedures for selling and delivering the Bonds; and authorizing other matters relating to the Bonds.
 
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:
  Unlimited Tax Road Bond Order
 
             
25. Consider and adopt the 2006 Road Bond Work Program and project budgets.
  The following addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh
Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To adopt the 2006 Road Bond Work Program and project budgets as a guideline.
 
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:
  Precinct 2 Projects Map
  Road Bond Funds Available
  Precinct 3 Projects Map
  Precinct 4 Projects Map
  2006 RB Projects Existing Proposed_11-05-2010
  Precinct 1 Projects Map
 
             
26. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of December 8, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard North, Phase III, Bid #11WC902.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of December 8, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard North, Phase III, Bid #11WC902.
 
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
             
27. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of December 8, 2010 at 11:30 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for San Gabriel Parkway (CR 274 Phase II), Bid # 11WC903.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of December 8, 2010 at 11:30 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for San Gabriel Parkway (CR 274 Phase II), Bid # 11WC903.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Abstain)
  Attachments:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
 
             
28. Consider awarding bids received for Bid #10WC823, Hero Way road construction project, to the lowest and best bidder- DNT Construction, LLC.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To award Bid #10WC823, Hero Way road construction project to DNT Construction, 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:
  Bid Analysis
  HNTB Recommendation
  Pape Dawson Recommendation
 
             
29. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of November 30, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for printing services for Williamson County.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of November 30, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for printing services 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
             
30. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-367403 Park Donations $350.00
 
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. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0510-003670 Use of Donations $350.00
 
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
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action on Tropical Storm Hermine.
  No action was taken.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:45 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010.
             
33. Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 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 of lease of property by the County:

a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for RM 2338 Phase II.

b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35.

c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 183 Extension from 1,000 feet South of San Gabriel to 1,000 feet North of SH 29.

d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.

e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.

f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.

g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.

j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Haybarn Lane.

k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway.

l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.

m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Great Oaks extension.

n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass.

o) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pearson and Neenah.

p) Discuss proposed Northwoods Road District.

q) Discuss conveyance of University Boulevard right-of-way.

r) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from East of Hutto to CR 402.
 

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) Heckman v. Williamson County, et al.

d) Voss v. Williamson County

e) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas 368th Judicial District.

f) Employment related matters.

g) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts.

  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:42 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010.
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
 

No action was taken.

             
36. 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) Heckman v. Williamson County, et al.

d) Voss v. Williamson County

e) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas 368th Judicial District.

f) Employment related matters.

g) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts.
  No action was taken.
             
37. Comments from Commissioners.
  Judge Gattis announced that tomorrow at noon is the deadline for agenda items for the November 16th Commissioners' Court meeting.

Commissioner Birkman congratulated Judge Gattis, Commissioner Morrison and Commissioner Long on re-election for four more years.

Judge Gattis announced that the Swearing In Ceremonies will be at 1:30 P.M. on January 1st in the 26th District Courtroom.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:42 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 16th day of November, 2010. 


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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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