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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:38 A.M. on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2008, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
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Present:
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1
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Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2
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Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3
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Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4
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Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
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Attendees:
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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 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the minutes of the 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 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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12.16.2008 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
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No action was taken. |
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, and Wire Transfers submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna McKitrick addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,800,557.31 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County budget.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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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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The following citizens addressed the Court:
Patrick Harlow and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Kurt Johnson II and Bob Libal of Austin
Maria Elena Castellanos of Houston
Abby Anna Batko-Taylor of Austin
Courtney Galbraith of Georgetown
Adrienne Evans-Stark of Driftwood
Milton Jordan, Felix Peter Szafran and Mary Ellen Kersch of Georgetown
Eric Tang of Austin
Sherry Dana of Georgetown
Kenneth Koyn of Austin
Randall Craig of Georgetown
Benjamin Douglas of Durham, North Carolina
Ann Brown and Peter Dana of Georgetown
Jose Orta representative of LULAC 4721 of Taylor
Tom Larkin of Georgetown
Jane Van Praag of Bartlett
Luissana Santbana and Jane Chamberlain of Austin
Bishop Joe Wilson of Georgetown
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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 - 16)
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Haz-Mat.
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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 Haz-Mat:
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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 Non Departmental.
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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 Non Departmental:
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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 DPS/ABC.
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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 DPS/ABC:
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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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DPS LIT
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
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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 County Attorney's Office:
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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 Ag Extension Office.
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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 Ag Extension Office:
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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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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector (with change of account # 0100-0499-004900 to 0100-0499-004999:
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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 and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of a vehicle from the Sheriff's Department to EMS. (Complete list filed with official minutes)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the transfer of a vehicle from the Sheriff's Department to EMS.
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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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Vehicle Transfer
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Consider approving two cash drawers for $150.00 each for two new employees in the Tax Assessor/Collector's office.
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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 two cash drawers for $150.00 each for two new employees in the Tax Assessor/Collector's office.
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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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Request waiver of penalty and interest to customer as described in attachments from the Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 waiver of penalty and interest to customer as described in attachments from the Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Waiver of Penalty and Interest
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Memo
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of November 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of November 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Property Tax Refunds Nov 08
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Consider approving Property Tax Collections for the month of November 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 Property Tax Collections for the month of November 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Property Tax Collections Nov 08
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Discuss and consider final plat approval of Sonterra Sec 3 Commercial, Phase 2, Lot 1, Block 1, 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 final plat for Sonterra Sec. 3 Commercial, Phase 2, Lot 1, Block 1, Pct. #3.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on extending the agreement between Williamson County and Corrections Corporation of America.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve extending the agreement between Williamson County and Corrections Corporation of America.
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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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Nay:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Attachments: |
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CCA Extension Agreement
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 10:52 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2008 AND RECONVENED AT 10:59 A.M.
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Hear presentation on the Central Texas Regional Health Coverage Project and take appropriate action if necessary.
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The presentation was moved to January 13, 2009. |
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Hear presentation regarding Williamson County participation in Children's Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) Grant.
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Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes and Willa Rosen of Round Rock ISD addressed the Court. |
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Attachments: |
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Complete CMHI RFP
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MOU w Changes
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MOU Final Version
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Logic Model Draft
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court. |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to enter into an agreement with LCRA to pay for preliminary design and engineering for relocation of LCRA utilities along State Hwy. 195.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize County Judge to enter into an agreement with LCRA to pay for preliminary design and engineering for relocation of LCRA utilities along State Hwy. 195.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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LCRA SH 195 Utility Relocation Letter
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a median cut agreement with Teravista.
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a median cut agreement with Teravista.
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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 Median Cut Agreement
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Discuss and consider approving Halff Associates Supplemental #3 to their RM 620 Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for the execution of work authorization #4 for schematic and environmental assessment development.
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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 Halff Associates Supplemental #3 to their RM 620 Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for the execution of work authorization #4 for schematic and environmental assessment development.
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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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Halff Associates Supplemental 3 RM 620
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Discuss and take appropriate action on interlocal agreement with the City of Austin regarding Pond Springs Road.
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This item was removed from the agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Pond Springs Road Interlocal Agreement
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to cancel the interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Williamson County for traffic signal maintenance in the County. The Judge’s signature will serve as a 60-day notification of the contract cancellation.
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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 County Judge to cancel the interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Williamson County for traffic signal maintenance in the County. The Judge’s signature will serve as a 60-day notification of the contract cancellation.
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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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ILA for traffic signal maintenance
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Extension of Development Agreement with Parkside at Mayfield Ranch, Ltd. for County Road 175 construction.
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield 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 an Extension of Development Agreement with Parkside at Mayfield Ranch, Ltd. for County Road 175 construction.
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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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CR 175 Roadway Participation Amendment with Parkside at Mayfield Ranch
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Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Financing Bond for Austin Bridge & Road in the amount of $7,302.45 for costs associated with IH-35/SH 29 Turnaround Bridges PTT0015-08-122.
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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 reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Financing Bond for Austin Bridge & Road in the amount of $7,302.45 for costs associated with IH-35/SH 29 Turnaround Bridges PTT0015-08-122.
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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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Reimbursement Certificate IH 35 SH 29 Turnaround
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Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for Harold L. Dowdy, Sr. and Johnnie T. Dowdy in the amount of $106,327.41 for costs associated with US 183A Extension PTT0273-04-026.
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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 reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for Harold L. Dowdy, Sr. and Johnnie T. Dowdy in the amount of $106,327.41 for costs associated with US 183A Extension PTT0273-04-026.
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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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Reimbursement Certificate US 183 Extension
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Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for invoices totaling $313,318.29 for costs in connection with US 79 Section 5B PTT0204-04-042.
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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 reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for invoices totaling $313,318.29 for costs in connection with US 79 Section 5B PTT0204-04-042.
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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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Reimbursement Certificate US 79
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Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for invoices totalling $7,056.40 for costs in connection with IH-35/SH 29 Turnaround Bridges PTT0015-08-122.
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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 reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for invoices totalling $7,056.40 for costs in connection with IH-35/SH 29 Turnaround Bridges PTT0015-08-122.
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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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Reimbursement Certificate IH 35 SH 29 Turnaround
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Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for Huitt Zollars in the amount of $91,231.96 for costs in connection with US 79 Section 5A (PTT0204-04-040) and US 79 Section 5B (PTT0204-04-042).
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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 reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for Huitt Zollars in the amount of $91,231.96 for costs in connection with US 79 Section 5A (PTT0204-04-040) and US 79 Section 5B (PTT0204-04-042).
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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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Reimbursement Certificate US 79 Section 5A
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Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for Steger Bizzell in the amount of $13,589.28 for costs in connection with RM 2338 from FM 3405 to Ronald Reagan Blvd PTT2211-01-023.
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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 reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for Steger Bizzell in the amount of $13,589.28 for costs in connection with RM 2338 from FM 3405 to Ronald Reagan Blvd PTT2211-01-023.
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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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Reimbursement Certificate RM 2338
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Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for Texas American Title for right of way costs the amount of $70,801.40 related to US 183A Extension PTT0273-04-026.
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Attachments: |
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Reimbursement Certificate US 183A Extension
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Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for invoices totaling $175,648.25 in connection with US 79 Section 3 (PTT0204-02-027).
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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 reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for invoices totaling $175,648.25 in connection with US 79 Section 3 (PTT0204-02-027).
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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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Reimbursement Certificte US 79 Section 3
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Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for HNTB in the amount of $3,222.50 in connection with FM 1660 PTT01566-01-009.
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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 reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for HNTB in the amount of $3,222.50 in connection with FM 1660 PTT01566-01-009.
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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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Reimbursement Certificate FM 1660
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Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for invoices totaling $51,523.81 in connection the following projects: PTT0204-02-027, PTT0204-04-040, PTT0204-04-042, PTT1566-01-009, PTT0273-04-026, and PTT2211-01-023.
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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 reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from Pass Through Finance Bond for invoices totaling $51,523.81 in connection the following projects: PTT0204-02-027, PTT0204-04-040, PTT0204-04-042, PTT1566-01-009, PTT0273-04-026, and PTT2211-01-023.
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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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Reimbursement Certificate Klotz_Prime Strategies
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37. |
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Consider and take appropriate action on 2006 park bond expenditure list.
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Parks Director Jim Rodgers 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 2006 park bond expenditure list.
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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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Park Bond List
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38. |
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Consider authorizing project budget transfer of 2006 GO Park monies in the amount of $400,000.00 from P04 Champion Park to P192 Brushy Creek Regional Trail GAP for City of Round Rock interlocal agreement.
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Parks Director Jim Rodgers and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 project budget transfer of 2006 GO Park monies in the amount of $400,000.00 from P04 Champion Park to P192 Brushy Creek Regional Trail GAP for City of Round Rock interlocal agreement.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action on small cities request for Thrall.
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Attachments: |
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ThrallParkLetterPg1
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ThrallParkLetterPg2
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Thrall Park Form
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Discuss and take appropriate action on small cities park request for Liberty Hill.
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Attachments: |
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Info Form for LH
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LH Park Request Letter
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Discuss and take appropriate action on small cities park request for Andice.
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Attachments: |
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Andice PDF
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Andice Info
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42. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on small cities park request for Florence.
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Attachments: |
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Florence Form
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Florence Program
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Discuss and take appropriate action on small cities park request for Jarrell.
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Attachments: |
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Jarrell Form
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Jarrell Program
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44. |
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Consider authorizing payment of $4,047.71 of invoices to RZ Communications by Wireless Communications Department.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To authorize payment of $4,047.71 of invoices to RZ Communications because no purchase order was issued by Wireless Communications Department.
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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 approval of resolution authorizing resale of property held in trust by the City of Taylor.
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Tax Attorney Craig Morgan and Assistant City Manager of Taylor Jim Dunaway 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 a resolution authorizing resale of property held in trust by the City of Taylor.
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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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Constables Deed Dec 08
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MVBA Letter
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Taylor Land Sale Resolution
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46. |
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Consider approving the Tax Collection Agreement between the City of Pflugerville and Williamson County.
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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 Tax Collection Agreement between the City of Pflugerville and Williamson County.
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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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Pflugerville Tax Collection Agreement
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47. |
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Discuss and consider approving a one time, lump sum employer contribution payment to Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS).
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Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Employer Services Representative for TCDRS Kristina Acuna 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 a one time, lump sum employer contribution payment to Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS).
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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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2010 Rates
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Elected Rates
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TCDRS Contribution Order
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48. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the new Round Rock Annex.
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Building Projects Manager Gary Wilson, Project Manager for Moman Architects Susan Robinson and Maintenance Supervisor Joe Latteo addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To accept the recommendation to go with three larger air conditioning units and stucco and bring in the six inch gas line providing the County is reimbursed.
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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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Round Rock Annex
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49. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment of Michael J. Anderson to serve as a board member of Williamson County Emergency Services District #3.
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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 appointment of Michael J. Anderson to serve as a board member of Williamson County Emergency Services District #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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AndersonLetter
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ESD3Letter
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50. |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of January 21, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the CR 175 Phase 2A road construction project.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of January 21, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the CR 175 Phase 2A road construction project.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Project Schedule
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51. |
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Consider awarding proposals received for Williamson County Financial Advisory Services to the best overall proposal meeting specifications- Specialized Public Finance, Inc.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To award Specialized Public Finance, Inc. as best overall proposal meeting specifications received for Williamson County Financial Advisory Services.
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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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Rec Letter
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Specialized Public Finance Inc Proposal
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52. |
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Discuss and consider designating FileTrail, Inc. as sole source provider of additional components and software specific to the County Clerk's radio frequency identification file tracking system.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve designating FileTrail, Inc. as sole source provider of additional components and software specific to the County Clerk's radio frequency identification file tracking system.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Component Proposal
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Sole Source Affidavit
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53. |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Public Assistance.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Public Assistance:
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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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COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:04 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2008. |
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54. |
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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 taken in Executive Session. |
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55. |
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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 taken in Executive Session. |
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56. |
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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 taken in Executive Session. |
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57. |
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Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.) |
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No action taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:45 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2008. |
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58. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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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 writing a letter to inform Transit Mix Concrete & Materials that their water service will not be disrupted between 5:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. on the US Hwy 79 Pass Through Project section 5B.
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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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59. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation. |
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No action taken. |
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60. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill. |
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No action taken. |
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61. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations. |
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No action taken. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Judge Gattis wished everyone a merry and safe Christmas and reminded the Court that they will not be in session again until January 13, 2009.
Commissioner Birkman invited everyone to the swearing in ceremony on January 2nd at 9:00 A.M. in the District Court Room at the Courthouse.
Commissioner Morrison noted that on January 15th his office is having an open house in Hutto and everyone is invited. |