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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:40 A.M. on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009, 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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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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Henry Prejean, Chief Civil Litigator
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Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
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1. |
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Review and approval of 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 approve the minutes of the last meeting.
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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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12.08.2009 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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Donna Baker Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager 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 authorize the payment of bills totaling $6,360,037.00 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 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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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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The following addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Gary Boyd |
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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.
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Discuss and consider a line item transfer for ITS.
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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 for ITS:
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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 consider approving a line item transfer for Human Resources.
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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 for Human Resources:
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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 consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
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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 for the Sheriff's Office (with correction of adding punctuation to account numbers):
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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 consider approving a line item transfer for Facilities.
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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 for Facilities:
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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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To acknowledge and accept donation to EMS.
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Director of EMS Kenny Schnell 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 accept a $100 donation 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Thank you letter for EMS
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Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items including a vehicle through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation/destruction.
(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 various items including a vehicle through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation/destruction.
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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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Asset Transfers
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace #4 November 2009 monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
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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 Justice of the Peace #4 November 2009 monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
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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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November 09-OEM
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Consider approving the investment report for October 2009 which was approved by the investment committee on December 3, 2009.
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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 the investment report for October 2009 which was approved by the investment committee on December 3, 2009.
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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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Williamson County Investment Committee Meeting Agenda Dec 3 2009
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Accept and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners' Court the 2009 Williamson County Investment Policy which was approved by the Williamson County Investment Committee on December 3, 2009.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To accept and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners' Court the 2009 Williamson County Investment Policy which was approved by the Williamson County Investment Committee on December 3, 2009.
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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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2009 Investment Policy
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Order Approving Investment Policy
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Discuss and consider abandonment of right-of-way of Lake Road, Coupland Texas subject to any utilities, Pct. #4.
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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 abandonment of right-of-way of Lake Road, Coupland Texas subject to any utilities, Pct. #4.
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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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Projects Lake Rd
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Discuss and consider final plat approval for Diamond T Subdivision, Pct. #3.
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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 the final plat for Diamond T Subdivision, 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Projects Diamond T Subdivision
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Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for Green Haven, Pct. #4.
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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 preliminary plat for Green Haven, Pct. #4.
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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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Projects Green Haven
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Discuss and consider approving detour plan of Oak Meadows for a culvert installation, Pct. #3.
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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 the detour plan of Oak Meadows for a culvert installation, 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Engineers Documents
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on recognition by Texas Corrections Association for the 2009 Exemplary Program Award for Williamson County Mental Health Response Team.
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The following addressed the Court:
Kathy Grimes Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2
District Attorney John Bradley
Andrea Richardson Executive Director of Blue Bonnet Trails MHMR |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To acknowledge recognition by Texas Corrections Association for the 2009 Exemplary Program Award for Williamson County Mental Health Response Team.
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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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Hear the December 2009 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Attachments: |
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2009-12-CSR
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use agreement with Philip and Gina Hogan for right of way needed on the US 183 extension. (Parcel 6)
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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 County Judge to execute a Possession and Use agreement with Philip and Gina Hogan for right-of-way needed on the US 183 extension. (Parcel 6)
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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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Hogan Possession and Use Agreement for ROW US 183
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use agreement with the Lyda Family Trust for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (Parcels 223, 224 and 225)
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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 authorize the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use agreement with the Lyda Family Trust for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (Parcels 223, 224 and 225)
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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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Lyda Family Trust Possession and Use Agreement ROW SH 195
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Estancia Properties LTD. for right-of-way needed on SH 29.
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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 County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Estancia Properties LTD. for right-of-way needed on SH 29.
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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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Estancia Properties real Estate COntract for ROW SH 29
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Cal Richmond Brandt and David Paul Brandt for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (Parcel 13)
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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 County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Cal Richmond Brandt and David Paul Brandt for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (Parcel 13)
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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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Brandt Real Estate Contract for ROW SH 195 Parcel 13
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Cal Richmond Brandt and David Paul Brandt for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (Parcel 14)
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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 County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Cal Richmond Brandt and David Paul Brandt for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (Parcel 14)
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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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Brandt Real Estate Contract for ROW SH 195 Parcel 14
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Discuss and consider approval of development agreement for Haybarn Lane and Green Haven subdivision.
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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 development agreement for Haybarn Lane and Green Haven subdivision.
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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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Development Agreement for Haybarne Lane and Green Haven Subdivision
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Discuss and take action regarding the Jester Williamson County Annex and the Public Safety Building in Round Rock and other matters related thereto.
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action approving Department of State Health Services EMS local project grant participation by EMS.
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Director of EMS Kenny Schnell 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 the Department of State Health Services EMS local project grant participation by 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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EMS Local Project Grant Participation
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding renewal of United Healthcare AARP Medicare Supplement Plan sponsorship.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle |
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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 renewal of United Healthcare AARP Medicare Supplement Plan sponsorship.
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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 Amendment No. 2 to Techshare Resource Sharing Addendum, Common Integrated Justice System (CIJS) Court Administration System.
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Senior Director Technology Services Jay Schade 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 Amendment No. 2 to Techshare Resource Sharing Addendum, Common Integrated Justice System (CIJS) Court Administration System which extends the contract to September 2010.
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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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Techshare Addendum 2010
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Consider option to contract with Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) to provide primary care and pharmacy services to the WilCo Care program, paying LSCC at the allowed Medicaid encounter rate.
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Assistant Director of Williamson County and Cities Health District Bride Roberts 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 the annual contract with Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) to provide primary care and pharmacy care services to the WilCo Care program, paying LSCC at the allowed Medicaid encounter rate.
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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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Rx program cost projections
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Consider approval of the sale of eight properties as requested by the McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen law firm representing the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector to be sold after sufficient bids were not received at a public sale.
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Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt introduced Attorney Craig Morgan of McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen who addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve of the sale of eight properties as requested by the McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen law firm representing the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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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Delinquent Tax Sale Resolution
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Resolution authorizing resale of property held in trust by the City of Taylor, Texas as requested by the law firm, McCreary, Veselka, Bragg, and Allen on behalf of the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Attorney Craig Morgan of McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution authorizing the resale of property held in trust by the City of Taylor as requested by the law firm McCreary, Veselka, Bragg, and Allen on behalf of the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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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Taylor Resolution
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Discuss and consider approving Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities submission of an application for Emergency Services Grant Program (ESGP) funding to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for homeless prevention services in the amount of $60,000.
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Andrew Shell Executive Director of Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities 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 Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities submission of an application for Emergency Services Grant Program (ESGP) funding to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for homeless prevention services in the amount of $60,000.
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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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WBCO Emergency Shelter Grant
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Discuss and consider appointing Bob Steinmann to fill the position currently filled by Doug Good on the ESD Board #2 to fill a two year term beginning on January 1, 2010.
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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 appointment of Bob Steinmann to fill the position currently filled by Doug Good on the ESD Board #2 to fill a two year term beginning on January 1, 2010.
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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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Bob Steinmann
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a draft of the County's strategic plan as presented by Kirk Scanlon with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA).
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Public Information Officer Connie Watson introduced Kirk Scanlon Economic Analyst for LCRA.
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Discuss and take action on the agreement between Williamson County and ESD #7 (Florence) funding agreement.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the agreement between Williamson County and ESD #7 (Florence) funding 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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ESD 7 Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding reorganization of Technology Services Department.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the reorganization of Technology Services Department.
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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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Technology Services Org Chart
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Williamson County Tax Abatement Policy.
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Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt 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 approve the Williamson County Tax Abatement Policy with assurances that affordable health insurance is available for the applicant’s employees.
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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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Williamson County Tax Abatement Policy
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Consider rejecting all vendor bids received on September 30, 2009 for Bid # 09WC722, RM 2338 Phase 2, Ronald Reagan Blvd to FM 3405.
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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 rejecting all vendor bids received on September 30, 2009 for Bid # 09WC722, RM 2338 Phase 2, Ronald Reagan Blvd to FM 3405.
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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 advertising and setting date of January 13, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for road project RM 2338 Phase 2, Ronald Reagan Blvd to FM 3405, Bid #09WC722A.
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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 advertising and set date of January 13, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for road project RM 2338 Phase 2, Ronald Reagan Blvd to FM 3405, Bid #09WC722A.
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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 approving contract with Motorola, Inc. to use its “Motorola Alerts” solution and services, enabling Williamson County to have an emergency notification system and crisis management center in the event of a serious disruption or incapacitation of its communication systems. Motorola’s HGAC Buy contract number is RA01-08.
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Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed and Public Information Officer Connie Watson addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To table this item.
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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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Motorola Alerts Contract
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Consider awarding alternate bids received for Bid # 09WC712, Business 79 drainage improvements, various locations in Taylor, to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications- Austin Engineering Co., Inc.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve awarding for Bid # 09WC712, Business 79 drainage improvements, various locations in Taylor, to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications - Austin Engineering Co., Inc.
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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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Recommendation
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the use of the Williamson County share of the Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System funds by EMS.
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Director of EMS Kenny Schnell 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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the use of the Williamson County share of the Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System funds by EMS (with change of removing the first line item with account # 0100-0540-000507 for $494.87):
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for December 2009 Voluntary Duty.
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for December 2009 Voluntary Duty:
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for December 2009 Voluntary Duty pay.
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for December 2009 Voluntary Duty pay:
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for various departments.
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for various departments:
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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 regarding a proclamation honoring a Williamson County resident who is a graduate of the Green Beret Special Forces training.
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Sergeant Kenneth C. Holden addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a proclamation honoring Sergeant Kenneth C. Holden, a Williamson County resident who is a graduate of the Green Beret Special Forces training.
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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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Kenneth Holden Proclamation
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 11:24 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009.
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 11:25 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009.
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:25 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009.
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To discuss attorney consultation matters (contemplated, pending or potential claims and litigation by or against the County and confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts).
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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 or 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 south of Bell County Line 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 for the proposed SH 29 project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd Phase III and Phase IV.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:53 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on attorney consultation matters. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Judge Gattis announced that Scott Matthew has been appointed by the Governor to the Texas Juvenile Justice Advisory Board.
Commissioner Birkman said there was an incident in her Precinct in regards to tree trimming. She has asked Senior Director of Infrastructure, Bob Daigh to work on new guidelines and training on how to trim trees on personal property with limbs in the road right-of-way. He will present the guidelines to the Court in upcoming weeks.
Commissioner Covey wished everyone a merry Christmas.
Judge Gattis wished everyone a merry, merry Christmas. |