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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:40 A.M. on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011, 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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Others Present: |
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioner's Court
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Carolyn Deibler, 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 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the minutes of the November 1, 2011 meeting.
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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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11.01.2011 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county. |
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court. Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of invoices for San Gabriel Parkway (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,061,004.40 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, and Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Addendum
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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11.08.2011 Funding Report
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Quick Check Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and GIS Analyst Addressing Coordinator Teresa Baker addressed the Court. |
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. 3.
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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 Constable, Precinct #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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. 3.
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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 Constable, Precinct #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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Precinct One.
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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 Constable, Precinct #1:
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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 #4, October, 2011, 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 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4, October 2011 Monthly Report in compliance with the 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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October 11 EOM attachment
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Consider approving the investment report for July, August, and September 2011 and the Quarter ending September 30, 2011 which was approved by the investment committee on October 24, 2011.
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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 Investment Report for July, August, and September 2011 and the Quarter ending September 30, 2011, which was approved by the Investment Committee on October 24, 2011.
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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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Wilco Investment Committee Meeting 10-24-11
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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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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Asset Transfer Forms
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Discuss and consider taking appropriate action on extending existing URS bid Asphalt Mixes 11WCA042B through March 31, 2012 with RTI Hot Mix, LTD and Vulcan Construction Materials, LP.
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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 extending existing Unified Road System (URS) bid for Asphalt Mixes 11WCA042B through March 31, 2012 with RTI Hot Mix, Ltd and Vulcan Construction Materials, LP.
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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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Asphalt Mixes extension documentation
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Discuss and consider taking appropriate action on extending existing bid Aggregate 10WCA002, for Road and Bridge, through September 30, 2012 with Superior Crushed Stone, Killeen Crushed Stone and Knife River.
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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 extending existing bid for Aggregate 10WCA002 for Road and Bridge through September 30, 2012 with Superior Crushed Stone, Killeen Crushed Stone and Knife River.
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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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Aggregate extension information
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Discuss and consider final plat approval for Teravista Section 4, Pct. 1 & 4.
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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 final plat for Teravista Section 4, Precincts #1 and #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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Teravista Section 4 - Final Plat
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Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for Clearwater Ranch, Pct. 2.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for Clearwater Ranch contingent upon County Engineer Joe England's approval of a successful re-negotiation of the Public Improvement District (PID) and the Developer Agreement.
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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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Clearwater Ranch Prelim
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Recognition of Williamson County EMS New Members successful completion of training academy.
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director Kenny Schnell and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Commander Clinical Practices Terri King addressed the Court. |
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Discuss and consider taking action on First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for the Use of Emergency Services Equipment by Williamson County ESD 5.
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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 First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for the Use of Emergency Services Equipment by Williamson County Emergency Services District (ESD) #5.
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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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First Amendment ESD 5 Interlocal
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Interlocal Agreement ESD 5
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:04 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011. |
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10:00 Hold a public hearing to change the name of Lone Oaks Trail to Lone Oak Trail in Great Oaks Subdivision.
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GIS Analyst Addressing Coordinator Teresa Baker addressed the Court.
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Attachments: |
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Great Oaks Petition
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Great Oaks Plat
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:06 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011.
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Discuss and consider approving changing the name of Lone Oaks Trail to Lone Oak Trail. |
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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 changing the name of Lone Oaks Trail to Lone Oak Trail in Great Oaks Subdivision.
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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 road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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Roadway System Maintenance Review
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Consider approving Change Order No. 5 in the amount of -$87,764.21 for CR 104 Phase II, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three.
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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. 5 in the amount of -$87,764.21 for County Road 104 Phase II, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Change Order 5 for CR 104 Phase II
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To consider and take appropriate action regarding request by Waste Management to close Williamson County landfill on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
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Waste Management Landfill Manager Bubba Smith addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the request by Waste Management to close the Williamson County Landfill on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
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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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Waste Management Holiday Request
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Report on the Emergency Services Operations Center building project; Change Order #8 in the amount of $4,821.00 for the water tank redesign and relocation.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To rescind the motion on Agenda Item #16 from the Commissioners' Court meeting on November 1, 2011.
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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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Report on the Emergency Services Operations Center building project; Change Order #7 in the amount of $1,691.00 for the State of Texas required Combined Heat and Power Feasibility Report.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To rescind the motion on Agenda Item #17 from the Commissioners' Court meeting on November 1, 2011.
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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 authorizing the County Judge to execute a Real Estate contract with Round Table Real Estate for ROW needed on Chandler IIIA. (Parcel 7A)
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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 authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Round Table Real Estate, LLC for right-of-way (ROW) needed on Chandler IIIA (Parcel 7A).
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Abstain)
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Attachments: |
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COnflict of Interest Affidavit - Morrison
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Round Table Real Estate Contract for Chandler IIIA
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute Possession & Use Agreements with John and Debra Cahill for ROW and Utility Easements needed on SH 195 . (Parcel 110)
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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 authorize the County Judge to execute Possession & Use Agreements with John and Debra Cahill for Right-of-Way (ROW) and Utility Easements needed on State Highway 195 (Parcel 110).
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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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Cahill Possession and Use Agreement for Right of Way
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Cahill Possession and Use Agreement for Utility Relocation
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Discuss and consider approving changes to EMS chargemaster.
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director Kenny Schnell 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 approve the rate changes in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) chargemaster from $12.00 to $15.00 and to consolidate dispatch and emergency fees.
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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 authorizing advertising and setting date of November 29, 2011 at 2PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Rubber Asphalt Crack Sealer for Road and Bridge.
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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 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of November 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Rubber Asphalt Crack Sealer for Road and Bridge.
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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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FY 2012 URS Rubber Asphalt Crack Sealer
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the employment of attorney(s) to represent Williamson County and Williamson County officials in Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-00907-LY, Doe v. Neveleff, et al., in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, and the exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bidding procedures of the County Purchasing Act.
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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 employment of Michael Burnett of Armbrust & Brown, PLLC as attorney(s) to represent Williamson County and Williamson County officials in Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-00907-LY, Doe v. Neveleff, et al., in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas - Austin Division, and the exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bidding procedures of the County Purchasing Act; and, authorizing execution by the County Judge of an attorney services agreement with Armbrust & Brown, PLLC for those services; and further, to instruct Armbrust & Brown, PLLC to directly bill Corrections Corporations of America for all fees and costs associated with the representation of Williamson County and Williamson County officials in said suit in accordance with indemnity provision of the Agreement between Williamson County and Corrections Corporation of America.
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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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Armbrust Brown Engagement Letter
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Discuss and take appropriate action on court dates during the months of November, December, and January. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To cancel the Commissioners' Court meetings on November 29, 2011, December 27, 2011, and January 3, 2012.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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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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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:19 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011. |
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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 or 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.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Chandler IIIA.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of drainage easements along CR 138.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
l) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
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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) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
f) 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.
g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
j) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
k) Employment related matters.
l) 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.
m) 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. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:16 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
f) 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.
g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
j) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
k) Employment related matters.
l) 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.
m) 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. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Birkman congratulated her parents, Marvin and Ann Lackey of Georgetown on their 56th anniversary this week.
Commissioner Long congratulated her parents, Don and Virginia Perkins on their 60th anniversary in two weeks. |
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Workshop regarding Long Term Financial planning. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |