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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
 

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:38 A.M. on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
 
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 29, 2013 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Abstain)
  Attachments:
  10.29.2013 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $6,546,769.04 from the 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.
 
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:
  Addendum 11-05-2013
  Funding Report 11-05-2013
  Quick Check Report 11-05-2013
  Wire Transfers 11-05-2013
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and George Strebel of Geographic Information System (GIS)/Addressing addressed the Court.
             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 5 – 12 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for All District Courts.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All District Courts:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0435-004132 All Dist Ct/Criminal Ct AptAty $1,152.00
To 0100-0435-004934 All Dist Ct/Lodging for Jurors $1,152.00
 
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 the County Judge's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Judge's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $6,401.28
To 0100-0400-004621 Cty Judge/Copier $6,401.28
 
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. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for the Williamson County Facilities Department.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
             
8. Discuss and Approve line item transfer for Wireless Communications.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Wireless Communications; with a correction of the "From" account number from 0100-0507-004545 to 0507-0507-004545 and the "To" account number from 0100-0507-004419 to 0507-0507-004419:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0507-0507-004545 800 Mhz Tower Maintenance $6,900.00
To 0507-0507-004419 Property Insurance $6,900.00
 
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
             
9. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for September 2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for September 2013.
 
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:
  Sept 2013 Treasurers Report on the Wilco Finances
 
             
10. Consider authorizing the transfer of computers, laptops, monitors and other computer accessories through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of computers, laptops, monitors, and other computer accessories through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
 
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 Change Forms
 
             
11. Consider authorizing the transfer of various office furniture, office equipment, computers and body armor through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various office furniture, office equipment, computers, and body armor through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
 
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 Change Forms
 
             
12. Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for the CR Estates Sec 2 subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for the CR Estates Section 2 subdivision - 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:
  Prelim Plat - CR EStates Sec 2
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
13. Consider noting in the minutes the hiring of employees from newly sworn in Elected Officials of Williamson County. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To note in the minutes the hiring of employees from newly sworn Elected Official of Williamson County Judge Rick J. Kennon of the 368th Judicial District.
 
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:
  staffing
 
             
14. Discuss and take appropriate action proclaiming November 2013 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in Williamson County.
  Legal Advisor of Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To proclaim November 2013 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in 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
             
15. Discuss and take appropriate action on appointment of James Baker to fill Place #3 on the ESD #4 Board of Directors with the term expiring on December 31, 2014.
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To appoint James Baker to Place #3 on the Emergency Services District (ESD) #4 Board of Directors with the term beginning November 5, 2013 and ending December 31, 2014.
 
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:
  James Baker Letter
 
             
16. Discuss and take appropriate action on reappointment of Todd Jackson to Place #5 of ESD #4 Board of Directors with a term beginning January 1, 2013 and expiring on December 31, 2015.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To re-appoint Todd Jackson to Place #5 on the Emergency Services District (ESD) #4 Board of Directors with a term beginning January 1, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2015.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
17. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the cancellation of any Commissioners Court dates due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
  Wendy Coco, Administrative Assistant to the County Judge addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To cancel Commissioners' Court meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26th.
 
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. Hear report on flood damage.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
19. To discuss and take appropriate action on Department of Infrastructures projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
20. To discuss and take appropriate action on Change Order Number 1 to contract number 13IFB00113 in the amount of $14,768.00 for resurfacing cul-de-sacs in the Brushy Creek and Fern Bluff MUD neighborhoods.
  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 Number 1 to contract number 13IFB00113 in the amount of $14,768.00 for resurfacing cul-de-sacs in the Brushy Creek and Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District (MUD) neighborhoods.
 
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:
  Clark Change Order 1 for Brushy Creek and Fern Bluff MUD
 
             
21. Consider approving Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $146,697.00 for IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road, a Pass Through Financing project in Precinct Three.
  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 No. 5 in the amount of $146,697.00 for Interstate Highway (IH) 35 Northbound Frontage Road, a Pass Through Financing project in Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 5 for IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road
 
             
22. Consider approving Change Order No. 28 in the amount of -$255,554.55 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond project in Precinct Three.
  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 No. 28 in the amount of -$255,554.55 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:
  Change Order 28 for Williams Drive
 
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action authorizing the Judge to sign a Participation Application Form for the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan on the Lakeline Blvd. Extension Phase 2 Project.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Participation Application Form for the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan on the Lakeline Boulevard Extension Phase 2 Project.
 
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:
  Regionla Habitat Conservation Plan Designation
  Regional Habitat Conservation Participation Application for Lakeline Boulevard Extension
 
             
24. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of job families for Division Directors within the Department of Infrastructure.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To adopt the job families for Division Directors within the Department of Infrastructure.
 
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:
  Proposed Job Families
 
             
25. Consider authorizing transfer request for 2006 GO Park Bonds on the following amounts: $30,000 from GO 2006 Parks non-departmental (P164). The total transfer amount is requested for the Berry Springs Park Dam Repair / Improvement project (P288)
  Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize transfer of $30,000.00 from General Obligation (GO) 2006 Park Bonds non-departmental (P164) for the Berry Springs Park Dam Repair / Improvement project (P288).
 
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
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action on the Interlocal Contract for Public Safety Answering Point Maintenance, Equipment and Training. This Contract is for FY13-14 between Williamson County with the Capital Area Emergency Communications District.
 

Director of Emergency Communications Scott Parker addressed the Court.

  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Interlocal Contract for Public Safety Answering Point Maintenance, Equipment and Training for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 between Williamson County with the Capital Area Emergency Communications District.
 
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:
  ILA for Public Safety Answering Point
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Resolution and Interlocal Agreement relating to Williamson County becoming a member entity of the Lone Star Regional Water Authority.
  President of the Corn Hill Regional Water Authority Mike Robinson, Jim Schwertner of the Williamson County Water Visionary Committee, and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a Resolution and the Interlocal Agreement relating to Williamson County becoming a member entity of the Lone Star Regional Water Authority.
 
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:
  Letter
  Statutes
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action on Evergreen Invoice #0285-4.
 

This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken. After reconvening from Executive Session, the court took action on this item.

  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize payment of up to $20,000.00 on Evergreen Invoice #0285-4 and authorize Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes to write a letter explaining the reason.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
29. Discuss and consider approving consulting services agreement with Dr. Mac McGuire D/B/A McGuire & Associates, Consulting of Georgetown, Texas, and the exemption of those services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
  Director of Emergency Communications Scott Parker and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Consulting Services Agreement with Dr. Mac McGuire D/B/A McGuire & Associates, Consulting of Georgetown, Texas, and the exemption of those services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
 
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:
  MAC McGuire Consulting Agreement
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:05 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:14 A.M. ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 5, 2013.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:56 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013.
             
30. Discuss economic development issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Gov't Code Section 551.076 Deliberation regarding economic development project, to-wit, Project Wolf.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
31. Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
1. Proposed or potential purchase or lease of property by the County:
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35.
b) 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.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 projects.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
i) Discuss proposed Gattis School road wall claim
j) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.

2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas including Blue Springs Blvd.
b) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
c) Discuss County owned real estate on CR 258
d) Discuss the transfer of ROW to CTRMA for US 183A.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
32. 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) 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
d) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) 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
f) Employment related matters.
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
l) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
m) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
n) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:06 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013.
             
33. Authorize the County Judge to execute an economic development agreement with Oracle America.
  Oracle Senior Real Estate Project Manager Erik Pampel addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an economic development agreement with Oracle America, Inc.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Oracle Economic Development Agreement
 
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
35. 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) 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
d) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) 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
f) Employment related matters.
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
l) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
m) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
n) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
  No action was taken on this item.
             
36. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Birkman wished her parents a Happy 58th Anniversary.

Commissioner Long invited everyone to the "Knock It Out of the Park" Press Conference on Thursday, November 7.

Commissioner Covey reminded everyone that Veterans Day is Monday, November 11.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:08 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 12th day of November 2013.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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