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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 – 8 )
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace, Pct. #4, November, 2010, monthly report in compliance with code of criminal procedure 103.005(b) 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 confirmation of Eric Marion Thomas as Pct. 3 Deputy Constable. Click to View |
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Consider appointing Thomas E. Nanninga to serve on the ESD No. 2 Board to fill the unexpired term of Gwen King, until Dec. 31, 2010 and then to serve a two year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2011 and ending on Dec. 31, 2013. Click to View |
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Hear and update on the Public Safety Technology Program Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Discuss and consider approving K Friese & Associates, Inc. CR 101 (US 79 to Chandler Road) Professional Service Agreement (PSA). Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving Bury+Partners, Inc. CR119/CR100 (US79 to Chandler Road) Professional Service Agreement (PSA). Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving Raba-Kistner Infrastructure, Inc. Supplemental #2 to their US 79, section 3 Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for the execution of Work Authorization #3. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving Alba Consulting, Inc. Supplemental #2 to their Utility Coordination Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for the execution of Supplemental #2 to Work Authorization #3. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving HNTB Supplemental #5 to their on-call Professional Service Agreement (PSA). Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving Halff Associates, Inc. Supplemental #5 to their RM 620 Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for the execution of Work Authorization #5 PS&E for Cornerwood Dr. to Wyoming Springs Dr. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving the list of pre-qualified engineers (attached) from the Re-Certification of Engineering Firms for 2006 Road Bond Program - RFQ Number:10WCRFQ1011 process.
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Discuss and consider approving MLA Labs, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for providing geotechnical and pavement engineering services. Click to View |
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To consider and take appropriate action on the contract with Baer Engineering and Environmental Consulting, Inc., for an Asbestos Survey for the Sign Shop renovation at Road & Bridge, 3151 Inner Loop Rd., Georgetown Click to View |
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Consider and take appropriate action regarding S.W. ByPass inner-local agreement with the City of Georgetown.
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Austin White Lime for right-of-way needed on Ronald Reagan Blvd. (P1) Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Austin White Lime for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (P101) Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Scott R. Wood and Shannon L. Wood for easements needed on SH 195. (P129) Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on interlocal agreement between the City of Leander and Williamson County for the extension of Lakeline Boulevard from Crystal Falls Parkway to FM 2243. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Possession and Use Agreement concerning CR 237 - Theon Properties Ltd.. Pct. 3 Click to View |
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Discuss and take possible action on Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Leander to provide Emergency Communication services. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning approval of reorganization of the County Court at Law #3. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action to appoint the staff members for Judge Doug Arnold, County Court at Law #3. Click to View |
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In accordance with Section 352.051 of the Texas Local Government Code, discuss and consider adopting an order prohibiting or restricting the sale or use of "restricted fireworks" in all of the unincorporated areas of Williamson County. "Restricted Fireworks", which means only those items classified under 49 C.F.R. Sec. 173.100(r)(2) (10-1-86 edition), as "skyrockets with sticks" and "missiles with fins." Click to View |
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To discuss and consider extending the Burn Ban in Williamson County. To include consideration for the extension through the first week of January 2011. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on agreement with Lone Star Circle for mental health services. Click to View |
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Discuss and take sppropriate action on annual psychological testing and evaulation contract with Dr. Eric Frey Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Rockdale Residential Treatment Center Contract Amendment Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action to approve Victoria County Residential Treatment Center Amendment Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on GED Testing Contract Click to View |
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Discuss and consider pilot phase of county-wide document management system Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of Smith, Robertson, Elliot, Glen, Klein & Douglas, LLP to represent Williamson County in relation to legislative and regulatory initiatives relating to securing approvals for locally-funded transportation projects; exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services and authorizing the presiding officer of the court to execute an Engagement of Legal Services letter agreement that sets out the parties agreement. Click to View |
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Discuss Williamson County's legislative request letter. 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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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of January 19, 2011 at 3:00pm in the Purchasing Department to receive qualifications for Landscape Architectural Services for Landfill Master Plan, RFQ # 11WCRFQ1003. Click to View |
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Consider rejecting all proposals received for the Williamson County Landfill Oversight Inspector, proposal number 09WCP818. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider Professional Services Agreement with Parsons Commercial Technology Group, Inc. for Architectural/Engineering services for the Williamson County emergency services operations center (ESOC) project. Click to View |
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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 February 3, 2011 at 3:00pm in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Williamson County Landfill Inspection Training, proposal number 11WCP1001. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of January 25, 2011 at 1:30pm in the Purchasing Department to receive qualifications for LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY BYERS TRACT PARK, RFQ number 11WCRFQ1002. 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 Park Donations: 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 to acknowledge use of Park Donations: 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 unspent 2010 donation dollars for the Parks Department: 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 to acknowledge additional revenues for the Debt Service Fund: 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 to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Debt Service Fund: Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Debt Service Fund: 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. Click to View |
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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. 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.
e) 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
f) 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
g) Employment related matters.
h) 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. 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.
e) 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
f) 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
g) Employment related matters.
h) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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1:30 p.m. Discuss and take appropriate action on draft version of the county's long range strategic plan and survey. Click to View |
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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. |