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The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items: |
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Review and approval of 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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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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Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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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.
( Items 5 – 9 )
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line transfer for Road and Bridge Division. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval or ratification of monthly Treasurer's Report(s) on Williamson County Finances for November 2014 through August 2015 pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §114.026. Click to View |
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Treasurers Reports
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (1) Monitor, (1) Desktop, (1) Keyboard, (2) 6Ft Radio Dishes, (2) Motorola Radios, (2) Motorola Tadiran Network, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152. Click to View |
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Asset Sale
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of county assets through inter-departmental transfer including, (1) Over head pull down projector screen, (list attached) pursuant to Tex Local Gov't Code §263.152. Click to View |
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Asset Transfer
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of revised preliminary plat for the Santa Rita
Ranch Ph 1 subdivision - Pct 3. Click to View |
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Prelim Plat - Santa Rita Ranch Ph 1
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Changed Areas - Prelim Plat 2014 to 2015
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a TCEQ Agent Authorization Form for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program associated with the Southwest Bypass Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 3. Click to View |
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SW Bypass TCEQ Agent Authorization Form
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services between Williamson County, Texas and KA Hickman Architects and Interior Designers, LLC for planning, design, construction administration and other related services for the Williamson County Georgetown Annex Project.
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GT Annex- Architecture Engineering Agreement Form
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services between Williamson County, Texas and BLGY, Inc. for planning, design, construction administration and other related services for the Williamson County North Campus Project.
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NC Facilities - Architecture Engineering Agreement - BLGY
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services between Williamson County, Texas and Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, Inc. for planning, design, construction administration and other related services for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center.
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SOTC- Architecture Engineering Agreement - Brinkley
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on execution of a service contract for the installation of cabinets for the Central Maintenance Facility Sign Shop with Cordi Woodworks.
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Service Agreement Cordi Woodworks
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Discuss, consider and take any necessary action in regards to transferring 2013-2015 Cash Ending Reduction Program Funds from finished projects to designated projects in the attached spreadsheet.
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2013-2015 CIP Transfers
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding execution of Certificates of Approval for Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds and General and No Litigation Certificates of Williamson County relating to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation’s Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Madison at Dell Ranch Apartments) Series 2015 and Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation’s Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Tuckaway Apartments Project) Series 2015. Click to View |
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Bonds
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Certificates of Approval
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Parks Department projects and issues update. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding Trail and Access Use Agreement with Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Master Community, Inc. and Williamson County.
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Trail Access and Use Agreement with Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Master Community Inc.
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Time Warner Business Class Service Agreement between Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC and Williamson County for E-LAN service at county annex facilities. Click to View |
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TWC Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on presentation on Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court and application to Texas Veterans Commission's 2016-17 Veterans Treatment Court Grant. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a use agreement for the historic Williamson County Jail by Brandcave. Click to View |
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Brandcave Use Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a use agreement for the historic Williamson County Jail on Friday, November 13, 2015, by Films From the Range. Click to View |
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From the Range Use Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge expenditures from the general fund non-departmental department for jail repairs (Settlement Funds from Settlement Agreement in American Arbitration Association Case No. 70 110 Y 00385; Williamson County, Texas v. FaulknerUSA, Inc, Landmark Organization, LP, et al.). Click to View |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
b) Discuss Pearson Road District.
c) Discuss North Woods Road District.
d) Discuss Kaufman Loop.
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
A. Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
1. Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Sneed Loop
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 119
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Park.
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections)
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Kruger property exchange (3901 CR 130 Hutto, TX)
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H.
m) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
n) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Williamson County Expo Center.
o) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240.
p) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.
q) Discuss the acquisition of real property from Taylor ISD and WILCO Park Foundation for the East Wilco Park Access Road.
r) Discuss the acquisition of real property from the Andice Cemetery.
B. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
1). Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the County
a) Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
b) Discuss proposed sale of real estate on Inner Loop
c) Discuss proposed trade of real estate adjacent to Chandler Rd. and CR 130
d) Discuss proposed exchange of property with Mr. Kruger
e) Discuss real estate at 355 Texas Ave.
f) Discuss the proposed sale of portion of county property on Inner Loop opposite Maintenance Building.
g) Discuss the proposed sale of portion of county property by Jester Annex
h) Discuss the proposed sale of excess right-of-way on Hwy 79 abutting 79 Business Park
i) Discuss abandoning row on CR 359
C. Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman. Click to View |
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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) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
f) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
g) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
h) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
i) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al, In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
j) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
k) Notice of Claim - In Re Jessica Palmer
l) Floodplain Regulation Issue
m) Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
n) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
o) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, Et Al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
p) Notice of Claim – In Re Ray Steven Rose
q) Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal
r) Utility damage claim that occurred on or about 02/19/2014 on CR 488 (Claim # TXPR141360)
s) Claim for overpayment – Timothy Wright
t) Medical subrogation lien settlement offer related to covered person in County’s health benefits plan.
u) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015 |
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Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters). |
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REGULAR AGENDA (continued) |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding real estate. |
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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) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
f) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
g) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
h) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
i) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al, In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
j) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
k) Notice of Claim - In Re Jessica Palmer
l) Floodplain Regulation Issue
m) Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
n) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
o) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, Et Al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
p) Notice of Claim – In Re Ray Steven Rose
q) Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding possible appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and approval of payment of disputed employment taxes pending appeal
r) Utility damage claim that occurred on or about 02/19/2014 on CR 488 (Claim # TXPR141360)
s) Claim for overpayment – Timothy Wright
t) Medical subrogation lien settlement offer related to covered person in County’s health benefits plan.
u) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015 |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of the Gardere law firm (Gardere, Wynne, Sewell, LLP) to represent Williamson County on claims against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015; approval of the Gardere proposal/engagement on representation; and exemption of these 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 Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4). Click to View |
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Engagement Letter
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2015 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |