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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
DECEMBER 8, 2009

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1  
 
Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2  
 
Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3  
 
Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4  
 
Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk  
Absent:
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
Attendees:
Henry Prejean, Chief Civil Litigator
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 

Motion: To approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  12.01.2009 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  No action was taken.
             
3.
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.
  Donna Baker Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,128,641.80 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.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Addendum
  Funding Report
  Quick Check Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
             
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 - 14)
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
  This item is a duplicate of Item 6.

No action was taken.
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office (with change of acct# 01-0440-004999 to 0100-0440-004999 and acct# 01-0440-3004 to 0100-0440-003004):
From 0100-0440-004999 Miscellaneous $312.60  
To 0100-0440-003004 Ammunition $312.60
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Human Resources.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Human Resources:
From 0100-0402-003010 Computer Equipment < $5000 $600.00  
To 0100-0402-003006 Office Equipment < $5000 $600.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Department of State Health Services Program EMS Local Projects Grant.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Department of State Health Services Program EMS Local Projects Grant:
From 0100-0540-005000 Capital Outlay > $5000 $11,749.38  
To: 0100-0540-000999 Transfer to Grants Fund $11,749.38
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  DSHS Local Project Grant
  Smart Stat Manikin Quote
 
             
9. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #3:
From: 0100-0553-04999 Miscellaneous $150.00  
To: 0100-0553-04543 Repairs to Equipment $150.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
10. Discuss and take action on the Sertoma/RunTex Run on January 10, 2010 from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.  Estimated attendees is 1500.  See attached maps for course route.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the Sertoma/RunTex Run on January 10, 2010 from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Distance Map
  Water stop map
 
             
11. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding agreement between Bartlett Volunteer Fire Dept. and Williamson County.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve an agreement between Bartlett Volunteer Fire Dept. and Williamson County.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department Agreement
 
             
12. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation/destruction. (Complete list filed with official minutes)

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation/destruction.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Transfers
 
             
13. Discuss and consider adopting a speed limit of 45 mph for Shell Spur from Logan Ranch to Shell Road, Pct. #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve adopting a speed limit of 45 mph for Shell Spur from Logan Ranch to Shell Road, Pct. #3.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Speed Studies
 
             
14. Discuss and consider final plat approval for Brogdon Subdivision, Pct. #4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the final plat for Brogdon Subdivision, Pct. #4.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Brogdon Subdivision Final Plat
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
15. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  No action was taken.
             
16. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of an interlocal agreement between Williamson County Unified Road System and the City of Weir, in the amount of $5,103.58 for work to be done on CR 194.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve an interlocal agreement between Williamson County Unified Road System and the City of Weir, in the amount of $5,103.58 for work to be done on CR 194.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  City of Weir Interlocal Agreement for CR 194
 
             
17. Consider authorizing project budget transfer of 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: move $600,000 from P45 (Gattis School Road) to P213 (CR 170).
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize project budget transfer of 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: move $600,000 from P45 (Gattis School Road) to P213 (CR 170).
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
18. Consider approving change order #9 (in the amount of $189,547.62) for Pond Springs Rd (WilCo Project #09WC710), a road bond project in Pct #1.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motiion: To approve change order #9 (in the amount of $189,547.62) for Pond Springs Rd (WilCo Project #09WC710), a road bond project in Pct #1.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 9 - Pond Springs Road
 
             
19. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with 4400 West LLC for right-of-way on SH 29.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with 4400 West LLC for right-of-way on SH 29.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  4400 West LLC Real Estate Contract for ROW SH 29
 
             
20. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Gattis for right of way needed on CR 104.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Glenda R. Gattis for right-of-way needed on CR 104.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Wayne Gattis Real Estate Contract - ROW CR 104
 
             
21. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Spangler regarding right-of-way on US 183.
  This item was sent to Executve Session.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Scott M. and Melissa A. Spangler regarding right-of-way on US 183.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Spangler Real Estate COntract for ROW US 183
 
             
22. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with George A. Mason regarding right-of-way on US 183.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with George A. Mason regarding right-of-way on US 183.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  George Mason Real Estate COntract for ROW US 183
 
             
23. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Juanita Mason regarding right-of-way on US 183.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Juanita Mason regarding right-of-way on US 183.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Juanita Mason Real Estate Contract for ROW US 183
 
             
24. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Landfund regarding right-of-way on CR 214.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Texas Land Fund No. 6 LP regarding right-of-way on CR 214.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Landfund Real Estate COntract for ROW CR 214
 
             
25. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute an addendum to real estate contract with Landfund regarding right of way on CR 214.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an addendum to real estate contract with Landfund regarding right of way on CR 214.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Landfund Addendum to RE Contract
  Landfund Real Estate Contract Addendum
 
             
26. Discuss and take action regarding the Jester Williamson County Annex and the Public Safety Building in Round Rock and other matters related thereto.
  No action was taken.
             
27. Discuss and consider approving contracts to provide educational services to inmates at the Williamson County Jail, residents at the Central Texas Treatment Center, and adults on probation with Williamson County.
 

The following addressed the Court:

Rebecca Clemons Internal Auditor for County Judge
Executive Director of Williamson County Literacy Counsel Gloria Cueva
County Sheriff James R. Wilson

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve contracts to provide educational services to inmates at the Williamson County Jail, residents at the Central Texas Treatment Center, and adults on probation with Williamson County.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Contract1
  Contract2
  Contract3
 
             
28. Discuss and take action on building lease located at 3800 CR 123 for relocation of EMS station housing Medic 12.
  Director of EMS Kenny Schnell addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve building lease located at 3800 CR 123 for relocation of EMS station housing Medic 12.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  3800 CR 123 Lease Agreement
 
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action on resolution and local match to support the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority's (CTRMA) application for federal funds from the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP) to construct a pedestrian bridge for a connection to the Brushy Creek Regional Trail.
  The following addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Jim Rodgers
Executive Director of CTRMA Mike Heilingenstein
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution and local match to support the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority's (CTRMA) application for federal funds from the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP) to construct a pedestrian bridge for a connection to the Brushy Creek Regional Trail.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Location Map
  Resolution for South Brushy Creek Pedestrian Bridge
  Back-Up Material
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a Freeport Exemption for Williamson County.
  The following addressed the Court:

Economic Development Director for Leander Kirk Clennan
Economic Development Director for Round Rock Joe Vining
Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt

No action was taken.
             
31. Consider rejecting proposals received for administrative and investment services for Williamson County 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve administrative and investment services for Williamson County 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
32. Consider re-awarding existing contract for Radio Frequency Identifications File Tracking System with File Trail for fiscal 2010.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve re-awarding existing contract for Radio Frequency Identifications File Tracking System with File Trail for fiscal 2010.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Renewal Letter File Trail
 
             
33. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of December 30, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals to lease approximately 162.7 acres of agricultural land near Hutto, Texas - Proposal # 10WCP903.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of December 30, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals to lease approximately 162.7 acres of agricultural land near Hutto, Texas - Proposal # 10WCP903.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
34. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of December 30, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals to lease approximately 212 acres of agricultural land near Hutto, Texas - Proposal # 10WCP902.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of December 30, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals to lease approximately 212 acres of agricultural land near Hutto, Texas - Proposal # 10WCP902.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
35. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Emergency Services Departments.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 the Emergency Services Departments:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-370507 EMPG Grant Revenues $15,034.25
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
36. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Emergency Services Departments.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 the Emergency Services Departments:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0541-003102 Safety Supplies $1,200.00  
  0100-0583-003311 Uniforms $1,200.00  
  0100-0541-003311 Uniforms $1,200.00  
  0100-0541-004210 Internet/Email Svs $6,500.00  
  0100-0541-005700 Vehicles >$5000 $4,934.25
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
37. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 Park donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-367403 Park Donations $1,854.23
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
38. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 to acknowledge use of Park donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0510-003670 Use of Donations $1,854.23
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
39. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Victim's Assistance donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 Victim's Assistance donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-367400 Donations $254.35
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
40. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the use of Victim's Assistance donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 the use of Victim's Assistance donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0560-003671 V.A. Donations $254.35
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
41. Discuss and take appropriate action on Abatement Policy for Williamson County.
  No action was taken.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:28 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009.
             
42. Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person) .

1. Proposed or potential purchase of lease of property by the County.

a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for RM 2338 Phase II.

b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 to IH 35.

c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 183 extension from 1,000 feet South of San Gabriel to 1,000 feet north of SH 29.

d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for CR 104 project.

e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SH 29.

f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from east of Hutto to CR 402.

g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 5A from East of Taylor to Thrall.

h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 214.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

             
43. 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).

1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
(discussion and possible action).

a) Green Haven Plat–including possible Development Agreement.

b) Intergovernmental Agreement with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) regarding T. Don Hutton Facility.
  No action taken in Executive Session.
             
44. Consultation with Attorney: Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
45. Discuss personnel issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec 551.074 matters concerning personnel.)
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:15 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009.
             
46. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
 

No action was taken.

             
47. Discuss and take appropriate action on contemplated or pending litigation.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the extension of the current agreement with ICE regarding the T. Don Hutto Facility until January 31, 2010 and authorize Commissioner Birkman (in the absence of Judge Gattis) to sign the extension documents.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
48. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning personnel issues.
  No action was taken.
             
49. Comments from Commissioners.
  Commissioner Morrison invited those in Court to the Open House at his office on December 15th from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M.

Commissioner Covey reminded everyone that Commissioners' Court will not meet on December 22nd and 29th.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:19 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 15th day of December, 2009. 

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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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