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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:32 A.M. on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2007, 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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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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Absent:
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Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2
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Attendees:
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Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
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Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
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Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting. |
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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 minutes from last meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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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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11.27.2007 CC Minutes
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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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Auditor Donna McKitrick addressed the Court.
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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 $2,024,736.94 on the computer printout, addendum and wire transfer from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the 2006-07 and 2007-08 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Bills
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Addendum
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Wire Transfers
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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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URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To note in the minutes Utility Request: Precinct 2 - Thomas Hodd DBA Sunrise Builders - 9006 Anderson Mill Road - ROW work to connect 18" discharge line from retention pond to storm sewer.
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Utility Request
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Citizen comments. |
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John Kiracofe, President of Williamson County Fire Chief's Association addressed the Court. |
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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 - 12)
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Consider approving a line item transfer request for the Department of Emergency Communications.
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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 a line item transfer request for the Department of Emergency Communications.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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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 transfer of computers and related equipment from multiple departments to auction/donation. (Complete list filed with official minutes)
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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 transfer of computers and related equipment from multiple departments to auction/donation.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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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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consent- auction
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Consider authorizing the transfer of one vehicle and other various items from multiple departments to auction/donation. (Complete list filed with official minutes)
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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 transfer of one vehicle and other various items from multiple departments to auction/donation.
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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consent- auction
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Consider approving Property Tax Collections - October 2007 as determined by Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 Property Tax Collections - October 2007 as determined by 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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100107-103107 GWI-RFM
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Consider approving County Treasurer's report on County Finances.
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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 County Treasurer's report on County Finances.
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Treasurer's Report October 2007
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Consider approving Project Budget Transfer from 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: close out P122 FM 1660 move balance of $353,156.59 to P-45 Gattis School Road.
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This item was moved to the Regular Agenda.
Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies 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 Project Budget Transfer from 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: close out P122 FM 1660 move balance of $353,156.59 to P-45 Gattis School Road.
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action on changing the spelling of the street name "Kindra Drive" in Cierra Springs subdivision to "Kendra Drive".
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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 spelling of the street name "Kindra Drive" in Cierra Springs subdivision to "Kendra Drive".
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider request for an emergency blading of private road 905 in Liberty Hill.
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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 request for an emergency blading of private road 905 in Liberty Hill.
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Hear presentation on Aircheck Texas program.
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Gary Boyd of the Parks Department addressed the Court. |
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Attachments: |
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Detailed Expense Budget
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Old New Comparison
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Air Check funds to County
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Aircheck Texas contract and budget.
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Gary Boyd of the Parks Department 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 budget and authorize Judge Gattis to sign Aircheck Texas contract after it has been reviewed by the County Attorney's office.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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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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Richard Ridings of HNTB and Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for Williamson County #0683-01-080, 081 & 082 for RR 620: Wyoming Springs, Oaklands & Deepwood for construction of right turn lanes at Wyoming Springs, Oaklands and Deepwood.
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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 TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for Williamson County #0683-01-080, 081 & 082 for RR 620: Wyoming Springs, Oaklands & Deepwood for construction of right turn lanes at Wyoming Springs, Oaklands and Deepwood.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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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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TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement RR620
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Consider approving Chandler Rd, Ph. 2 (Wilco Project No. 06WC407A) Change Order No. 5.
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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 Chandler Rd, Ph. 2 (Wilco Project No. 06WC407A) Change Order No. 5.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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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 Chandler Road
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Hold Public Hearing concerning HB 621 - "Goods-In-Transit". |
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Public Hearing began at 10:21 A.M.
No one addressed the Court.
Public Hearing closed at 10:22 A.M. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning HB 621 - "Goods-In-Transit". |
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Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt and General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To exempt Williamson County from HB 621 - "Goods-In-Transit".
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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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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Goods In Transit Exemption
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Discuss and take appropriate action on proposed renewal service agreement with Specialized Billing & Collection Systems of Texas for billing services for EMS.
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Auditor Jim Gilger addressed the Court. |
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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 proposed renewal service agreement with Specialized Billing & Collection Systems of Texas for billing services for EMS with exception of lowering the billing office fee to 7% .
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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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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Specialized Billing & Collections Agreement
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Discuss and consider approving a change order request for Soil and Water Conservation Assistance.
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Gary Galbraith of Soil & Water Conservation Assistance Environmental Consultants and Assistant to County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 change order request for Soil & Water Conservation Assistance and take Whitney Tract funding out of the Regional Habitat Conservation Plan if appropriate.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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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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SWCA Supplemental to Work Authorization
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Hear presentation from Ann Kitchen regarding the Regional Health Initiative.
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Ann Kitchen, Executive Director Indigent Care Collaboration and Assistant Director of Williamson County and Cities Health District Bride Roberts addressed the Court. |
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Attachments: |
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Regional Health
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Discuss and take appropriate action on interlocal agreement with Capital Metro for participation in the Build Central Texas program.
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Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes addressed the Court.
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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 interlocal agreement with Capital Metro for participation in the Build Central Texas program.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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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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Cap Metro Pct 1 Agreement
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Cap Metro Pct 2 Agreement
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2007. |
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Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Property.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
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Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
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Discuss courthouse restoration (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:36 P. M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2007.
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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. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on courthouse restoration. |
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No action was taken. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Judge Gattis gave the reminder that Court will not be in session on December 25, 2007 or January 1, 2008.
Commissioner Covey noted that Commissioner Birkman rode on the float for Brown Santa with the dog she adopted from the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. |