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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:46 A.M. on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit: |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1
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Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2
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Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3
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Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4
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Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
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Attendees:
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Hal Hawes, Commissioners' Court Legal Advisor
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Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the minutes of the last meeting with change.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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11-16-2010 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
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No action was taken. |
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Attachments: |
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Flood Related Off ROW Work
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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.
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice on November 23,2010 for San Gabriel Parkway. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached) |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $7,293,326.38 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.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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11.23.2010 Funding Report
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11.23.2010 Quick Check Report
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11.23.2010 Wire Transfers
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11.30.2010 Addendum
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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11.30.2010 Funding Report
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11.30.2010 Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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Dale Rye of Georgetown
George Strabel of Williamson County GIS Addressing
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill |
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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 - 14) |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Adult Probation.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Adult Probation:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Parks.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Parks:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP #4.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace #4:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP #2.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace #2:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for Road & Bridge.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road & Bridge:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace Pct. #4 October 2010 monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Pct. #4 October 2010 monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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EOM Oct 2010 JP4
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Discuss and consider re-approval of preliminary plat for Business Park at Brushy Creek, Pct. #4.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To re-approve the preliminary plat for Business Park at Brushy Creek, Pct. #4.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Project Business Park at Brushy Creek
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Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for The Hollands, Pct. #2.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve preliminary plat for The Hollands, Pct. #2.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Projects The Hollands
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Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for Lorie Anna 1 Estates, Pct. #3.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve preliminary plat for Lorie Anna 1 Estates, Pct. #3.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Projects Lorie Anna 1 Estates
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Hear presentation on the Texas Recreation & Park Society (TRAPS) Lone Star Programming Award for the "Learn to Fish" initiative.
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Senior Director of Parks & Recreation Jim Rodgers addressed the Court. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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No action was taken. |
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Consider approving Change Order No. 13 for a credit in the amount of $338,170.26 for US 79, Section 5B a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct #4.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Change Order No. 13 for a credit in the amount of $338,170.26 for US 79, Section 5B a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct #4.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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US 79 Section 5B Change Order 13
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Consider approving Change Order No. 17 in the amount of $304,028.33 for US 79, Section 5A, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct #4.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Change Order No. 17 in the amount of $304,028.33 for US 79, Section 5A, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct #4.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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US 79 Section 5A Change Order 17
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a deed amendment with Sam Winters and Roy Butler for right-of-way on US 183A.
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a deed amendment with Sam Winters and Roy Butler for right-of-way on US 183A.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Winters Deed Amendment
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a partial release of Possession and Use Agreement with Waypoint West, LLC regarding right-of-way on RM 2338 Phase II. (Parcel 33U1)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a partial release of Possession and Use Agreement with Waypoint West, LLC regarding right-of-way on RM 2338 Phase II. (Parcel 33U1)
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Waypoint West Partial Release
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Land Unlimited, Inc. for right-of-way needed on the SH 29 Safety Improvement Project. (PARCEL 2)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Land Unlimited, Inc. for right-of-way needed on the SH 29 Safety Improvement Project. (PARCEL 2)
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Land Unlimited Real Estate Contract
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Confidentiality Agreement with J.E. Dunn Construction Company relating to right-of-way needed on Chandler IIIA. (PARCELS 19, 21 & 22)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Confidentiality Agreement with J.E. Dunn Construction Company relating to right-of-way needed on Chandler IIIA. (PARCELS 19, 21 & 22)
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Dunn Construction Confidentiality Agreement
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Take appropriate action on concurrence with Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) issuing a participation agreement on Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation (LCRA-TSC) relocation project T-413 for transmission line relocation adjacent to SH 195.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve concurrence with Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) issuing a participation agreement on Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation (LCRA-TSC) relocation project T-413 for transmission line relocation adjacent to SH 195.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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LCRA T-413 Participation Agreement
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Consider and take appropriate action on concurrence with Williamson County Conservation Foundation issuing a participation agreement on City of Austin Water Utility Department project located northwest of RM 620 and Anderson Mill Road intersection; a portion of tax parcel WCAD ID R048816 consisting of 0.95 acres.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve concurrence with Williamson County Conservation Foundation issuing a participation agreement on City of Austin Water Utility Department project located northwest of RM 620 and Anderson Mill Road intersection; a portion of tax parcel WCAD ID R048816 consisting of 0.95 acres.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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CoA Water Utility Part Agree
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Take appropriate action to concur with issuance of a determination letter and approve a participation agreement on a City of Austin project - Jolleyville Reservoir site project activities as part of a northwest Austin water treatment and distribution system.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To agree to issue a determination letter and approve a participation agreement on a City of Austin project - Jolleyville Reservoir site project activities as part of a northwest Austin water treatment and distribution system.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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City of Austin Jolleyville Reservoir Site 11-2010
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Jolleyville Transmsision 11-30-10
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Discuss and consider approving the bond for Doug Arnold. |
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This item was removed from the Agenda. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning approval of reorganization of the County Court at Law #3.
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Commissioners' Court Legal Advisor Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
This item was moved to Executive Session.
No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the CDBG 2009 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2009 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) with the contengency that we don't have any major changes from public comments.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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CDBG CAPER 2009
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Discuss and take appropriate action on an agreement with Samaritan Health Ministries for participation in the Williamson County Uninsured Healthcare Program.
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Kathy Grimes, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve an agreement with Samaritan Health Ministries for participation in the Williamson County Uninsured Healthcare Services with the change of removing "Mental" from the name of the agreement.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Samaritan Health Ministries Agreement 2010
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the County's Long-Range Strategic Plan and the timeline for public involvement for the plan.
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LCRA Economic Development Specialist Sarah Page addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the County's Long-Range Strategic Plan and the timeline for public involvement for the plan and setting a meeting for December 14, 2011 at 1:30 P.M.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Consent to Pledge Agreement to Plains Capital Bank regarding Pearson Place Road District.
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Consent to Pledge Agreement to Plains Capital Bank regarding Pearson Place Road District.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Pearson Place Pledge Agreement
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Consider and take appropriate action on a 2010 Sub-Recipient Agreement between Texas Department of Public Safety and the County in relation to the Homeland Security Grant Program.
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The following addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed
Chief of Operations for Emergency Communications Patrick Cobb
Manager Emergency Management Jarred Thomas
Lieutenant Mike Gleason of the Sheriff's Office |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a 2010 Sub-Recipient Agreement between Texas Department of Public Safety and the County in relation to the Homeland Security Grant Program.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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DPS Sub-Recipient Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Tropical Storm Hermine. |
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Manager Emergency Management Jarred Thomas gave an updated report and introduced his new Emergency Management Technician, Mackenzie Kelly.
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Consider awarding bids received for asphalt mixes item 7 & 8 to the low bid meeting specifications, Martin Marietta Materials as primary vendor and the second lowest bid meeting specifications, Vulcan Materials as secondary vendor.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To award bids for asphalt mixes, item 7 and 8 to Martin Marietta Materials as primary vendor and Vulcan Materials as secondary vendor.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Recommendation email
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Martin Marietta Materials Bid
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Vulcan Construction Materials Bid
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Bid Tab Asphalt Mixes item 7 and 8
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Parks.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Parks:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures due to Tropical Storm Hermine.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures due to Tropical Storm Hermine:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for November 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for November 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for November 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for November 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Consider approving payment of sanction in Voss v. Williamson County.
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The following addressed the Court:
Commissioners' Court Legal Advisor Hal Hawes
Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To instruct the County Auditor's office to pay the sanction of $3000 plus 5% post-judgement interest in the Voss v. Williamson County law suit from the County Attorney's funds and present to the Court next week the line item transfers to show which accounts the funds are coming from.
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Order Approving Payment of Judgement in Voss v. Williamson County.doc
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:54 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010. |
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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.
s) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right of way for Chandler IIIA.
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
c) 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.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:05 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
c) 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.
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Judge Gattis commented that Christmas Open House will be held at the County Courthouse on Thursday December 2nd from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and Commissioner Birkman will be having Open House in the Anderson/Harrell Community Rooms at the J. B. and Hallie Jester Williamson County Annex from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., also on Thursday.
Judge Gattis commented that he issued a Burn Ban on November the 24th. |