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The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items: |
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
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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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Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
( Items 5 – 13 )
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's office Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for CCL #3 Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP 4 Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Facilities. Click to View |
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Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for October 2010. Click to View |
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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) Click to View |
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Consider approving property tax collections for the month of October 2010 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of October 2010 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Discuss and consider approving the Road Bond Engineering Professional Services Agreement (PSA) template revisions. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving Baker-Aicklen & Associates, Inc. Lakeline Boulevard extension (Crystal Falls Pkwy. to RM 2243) Professional Service Agreement (PSA). Click to View |
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Discuss and consider authorizing the Williamson County Judge to sign the attached letter regarding comments on the Pass-Through Finance Agreement (Contract No. PT2010-006-01) for the IH-35 frontage road & ramps project. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with J. Brad Allen and Nancy Allen for right-of-way needed on RM 2338. (P25) Click to View |
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Consider and take appropriate action on a modification to the Inter-Governmental Services Agreement (IGSA) between ICE and Williamson County which incorporates the Performance Monitoring Tool being used at the T. Don Hutto Facility. Click to View |
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Consider and take appropriate action regarding the fill sequencing of the Williamson County landfill. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of physician's liability insurance coverage for the Jail doctor Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding approval of an unpaid internship for the Office of Emergency Management. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of CORNELL, SMITH, & MIERL, L.L.P. to represent Williamson County in relation to Cause No. 1:10-cv-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personnel or professional services. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of SCOTT, DOUGLASS & McCONNICO, L.L.P. to represent Williamson County in relation to Cause No. 1:10-cv-905; Kimberly Lee & Sharon McGuyer v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personnel or professional services. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on continuing to retain the law firm of Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, Acosta LLP to represent Judge Dan A. Gattis, Commissioner Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Cynthia Long, Commissioner Valerie Covey, Commissioner Ron Morrison, County Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig and County Auditor David Flores in all litigation matters relating and pertaining to Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Ron Morrison, County Commissioners, Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig and County Auditor David Flores; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District, and to represent Williamson County on other matters as needed and directed by the Williamson County Commissioners Court; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personnel or professional services.
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Consider and take appropriate action regarding proposed amendments to the Employee Manual. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Maintenance and Support Services Agreement between Tyler Technologies and Williamson County. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Software License and Professional Services Agreement and Amendment to Existing Software Maintenance Agreement between Tyler Technologies and Williamson County as well as Amendment 4 to the Techshare Resource Sharing Addendum CIJS Court Administration System. Click to View |
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Consider approving a Burn Ban Order prohibiting outdoor burning in the unincorporated area of Williamson County for up to Ninety (90) days. Click to View |
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Discuss and take action on a request by Dennis Johnson, Nadine Johnson and Jerry W. Roznovak to extend that certain Farm Lease between Williamson County and Dennis Johnson, Nadine Johnson and Jerry W. Roznovak for the lease of land adjacent to the Williamson County Landfill. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Tropical Storm Hermine. |
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Consider awarding bids received for Contract Towing to the low bids meeting specifications (complete list filed with official minutes) Click to View |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of January 6, 2011 at 11:00am in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF SIX HD-5 PROPANE STATIONS FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY FACILITIES, bid number 11WC901. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of January 18, 2011 at 1:30pm in the Purchasing Department to receive qualifications for ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR EAST WILLIAMSON COUNTY EVENTS CENTER REDEVELOPEMENT, RFQ number 11WCRFQ1001.
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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: Click to View |
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Discuss and take action on a request by John Noren to extend that certain Farm Lease between Williamson County and John Noren for the lease of land adjacent to the Williamson County Landfill. Click to View |
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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 Williamson County EMS share of FY'10 Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System Funds. Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for additional expenditures for EMS. Click to View |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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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 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 O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on SH 29 at CR 266.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Haybarn Lane.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Great Oaks extension.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass.
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pearson and Neenah.
o) Discuss proposed Northwoods Road District.
p) Discuss conveyance of University Boulevard right-of-way.
q) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from East of Hutto to CR 402.
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Cause No. 08-226-C26; Dan Voss v. Williamson County, In The District Court Of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District
e) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
f) Cause No. 1:10-cv-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Cause No. 1:10-cv-905; Kimberly Lee & Sharon McGuyer v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Cause No. 08-226-C26; Dan Voss v. Williamson County, In The District Court Of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District
e) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
f) Cause No. 1:10-cv-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Cause No. 1:10-cv-905; Kimberly Lee & Sharon McGuyer v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2010 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |