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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2012


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:43 A.M. on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the December 4, 2012 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  12.04.2012 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments 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.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $6,091,370.75 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, and 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: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  12.11.2012 Funding Report
  Quick Check Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.

             
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 )
             
5. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Records Mngt Preservation Fund - Co Wide.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Records Management Preservation Fund - County Wide:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0390-0390-004550 Imaging and Microfilming $3,905.95
To 0390-0390-003006 Office Equipment < $5k $3,905.95
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. Discuss and consider a line item transfer for the Taylor Recycle Center in Precinct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Taylor Recycle Center in Precinct #4:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0660-004999 Miscellaneous $3,000.00
To 0100-0660-004543 Repairs to Equipment $3,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a Line Item Transfer for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge, with a correction of the "To" account number from 0200-0210-04415 to 0200-0210-004415:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
To 0200-0210-004415 Vehicle Insurance Deductible $1,000.00
From 0200-0210-003551 Base & Stabilizer $1,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. To discuss and consider confirming the appointment of Aaron K. Skinner as a Deputy Constable for Precinct One.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To confirm the appointment of Aaron K. Skinner as a Deputy Constable for Precinct #1. 
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Confermation letter
 
             
9. Consider approving Justice of the Peace 4, November 2012 monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4, November 2012 monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  JP4 Nov 2012 EOM
 
             
10. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
             
11. Acknowledge report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 24 in the amount of $2,184.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To acknowledge the report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136, regarding Vaughn Construction Change Order No. 24 in the amount of $2,184.00.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  P136 ESOC Vaughn Change Order 24
 
             
12. Discuss and consider re-approval of preliminary plat for the Highland Meadows subdivision - Pct 2.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve renewal of the preliminary plat, from December 7, 2012 to December 6, 2013, for the Highland Meadows subdivision - Precinct #2; contingent upon payment of the plan review fee in the amount of $51,739.00.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Prelim Plat - Highland Meadows
  Extension Request - Highland Meadows
 
             
13. Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for the R H Davis subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for the R. H. Davis subdivision - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Prelim Plat - R H Davis subdivision
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
14. Hear annual presentation from Linda Watson regarding Capital Metro.
  Williamson County Representative to the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board Norm Chafetz and President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Linda Watson addressed the Court.
             
15. Hear presentation from Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance Inc. in regards to results of recent Bond Refunding and Ratings Meetings.
  Financial Advisor Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance Inc. (SPFI) addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  Limited Tax Refunding Bonds
 
             
16. Hear presentation, consider and take appropriate action regarding Waste Management Annual Report.
 

Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and Senior District Manager for Waste Management James "Bubba" Smith addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.

  Attachments:
  Waste Management Annual Report on Landfill
  Williamson County Landfill Annual Report
 
             
17. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Standard Utility Agreement with Verizon for utility relocation on the IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road Project and reimbursement of the relocations.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Standard Utility Agreement with Verizon for utility relocation on the Interstate Highway (IH) 35 Northbound Frontage Road Project and reimbursement of the relocations.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Verizon Utility Agreement for IH 35 NB Frontage Road
 
             
20. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a Reimbursement Agreement between Jonah Water SUD and Williamson County in the amount of $1000 for the relocation of a water meter on CR 320.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Reimbursement Agreement between Jonah Water Special Utility District (SUD) and Williamson County in the amount of $1,000.00 for the relocation of a water meter on County Road 320.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Jonah Water SUD Reimbursement Agreement CR 320
 
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize Judge Gattis to execute Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Agreed Order concerning TCEQ Project RN 106064751.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Agreed Order concerning TCEQ Project Reference Number (RN) 106064751.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  TCEQ Agreed Order for Project RN 106064751
 
             
22. Consider authorizing road bond budget transfer request per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to move $1,040,335.00 from Chandler Road Phase 3B (P175 - project will be closed after transfer) to Chandler Road Phase 3A (P247) $575,000.00 and 2nd Street Roadway Improvements in Taylor (P244) $450,000.00. The residual of Chandler Road 3B which appears to be about $15,335.00 will be moved to non departmental (P156). Also, CR 214 (P169) will be closed and $250,000.00 will be transferred to SH 29 TWLTL in Liberty Hill (P246) and the balance of $555,264.00 to non departmental (P156).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the road bond budget transfer of $575,000.00 to Chandler Road Phase 3A (P247), $450,000.00 to 2nd Street Roadway Improvements in Taylor (P244), and $15,335.00 to non-departmental (P156) from Chandler Road Phase 3B (P175 - project will be closed after $1,040,335.00 transfer); and the transfer of $250,000.00 to State Highway 29 Two-Way Left-Turn Lane (TWLTL) in Liberty Hill (P246) and $555,264.00 to non-departmental (P156) from County Road 214 (P169 - project will be closed after transfer).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  12-06-12 RB Transfer Request
 
             
23. Authorize County Judge to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT regarding the modification of a traffic signal at the intersection of RM 1431 and Sendero Springs.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding the modification of a traffic signal at the intersection of Ranch-to-Market 1431 and Sendero Springs.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  RM 1431 Traffic Signal Advance Funding Agreement
 
             
24. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Letter Agreement with Rick Risley regarding landscape reimbursement on RM 2338. (Parcel 21)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Letter Agreement with Rick Risley regarding the landscape reimbursement on Ranch-to-Market 2338. (Parcel 21)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Risley Letter Agreement on RM 2338 Landscape Reimbursement
 
             
25. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute an Environmental Mitigation Agreement with TxDOT for reimbursement for the acquisition of Karankawa Cave as mitigation for SH 195.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Environmental Mitigation Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for reimbursement for the acquisition of Karankawa Cave as mitigation for State Highway 195.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Karankawa Cave Mitigation Agreement
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action on conveying a 0.64 acre tract of land, more or less, being situated adjacent to County Roads 414 and 417 to Larry Zeplin, Executor of the Estate of Albert Priesmeyer, in consideration of a conveyance and/or dedication to Williamson County of a 0.50 tract of land and a 0.14 acre tract of land, more or less, both being situated underneath and adjacent to County Road 417; and authorize the County Judge to sign documents necessary to effectuate such conveyances and/or dedication.
  Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute necessary documents to effectuate conveyance and/or dedication to Williamson County of a 0.50 tract of land and a 0.14 acre tract of land, more or less, both being situated underneath and adjacent to County Road 417 and conveyance of 0.64 acre tract of land, more or less, being situated adjacent to County Roads 414 and 417 to Larry Zeplin, Executor of the Estate of Albert Priesmeyer.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  CR 414 417 Tracts
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize County Judge to execute agreement with TxDOT regarding contribution of right-of-way funds for CR 487.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding contribution of right-of-way funds for County Road 487.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  TxDOT FM 487 ROW Agreement
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the County Judge to submit a letter to the Legislative Budget Board requesting restoration of funding to the Low-Income Vehicle Repair, Assistance, Retrofit and Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program (LIRAP) and the Local Initiative Project (LIP) for the next budget biennium.
  Director of Environmental Programs for the Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to submit a letter to the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) requesting restoration of funding to the Low-Income Vehicle Repair, Assistance, Retrofit and Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program (LIRAP) and the Local Initiative Project (LIP) for the next budget biennium.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Letter to LBB for LIRAP and LIP funding
 
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Farm Lease Extension Agreement between Williamson County and John W. Noren.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Farm Lease Extension Agreement between Williamson County and John W. Noren for a twelve (12) month term beginning January 1, 2013 and terminating on December 31, 2013.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Noren Farm Lease Extension Agreement
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Farm Lease Extension Agreement between Williamson County and Dennis Johnson, Nadine Johnson and Jerry W. Roznovak.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Farm Lease Extension Agreement between Williamson County and Dennis Johnson, Nadine Johnson, and Jerry W. Roznovak for a twelve (12) month term beginning on January 1, 2013 and terminating on December 31, 2013.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Roznovak and Johnson Farm Lease Extension
 
             
31. Discuss and consider action to be taken on County Burn Ban.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action on an Order Prohibiting Restricted Fireworks.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To issue a formal request to the Texas Pyrotechnic Association to voluntarily not sell "Sticks and Fins" in unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Fireworks Ban attach
 
             
33. Discuss and take action on DOT Title VI Assurances.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Standard Department of Transportation (DOT) Title VI Assurances (DOT 1050.2).); only for federal projects and as narrow an implementation as possible.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  DOT Title VI Assurances
 
             
34. Discuss and take action in regards to Title VI Policy Statement.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Title VI and Related Statues Nondiscrimination Statement); only for federal projects and as narrow an implementation as possible.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Attachments:
  Title VI Policy Statement
 
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action on agreement with Samaritan Health Ministries to participate in the Williamson County Health Grant Program for fiscal year 2012/2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the agreement with Samaritan Health Ministries to participate in the Williamson County Health Grant Program for fiscal year 2012/2013.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Samaritan Health Ministries Agreement
 
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action on 2013 Legislative Session.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action on Medicaid 1115 Waiver, including but not limited to Uncompensated Care (UC) and Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) projects and related agreements.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action to Authorize County Judge to execute a Resolution for the Agreement to Contribute Funds with TxDOT for FM 487 from IH 35 to the Bell County line.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Resolution for the Agreement to Contribute Funds with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for Farm-to-Market 487 from Interstate Highway (IH) 35 to the Bell County line.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  TxDOT FM 487 Resolution
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:15 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012.
             
39. Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 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 SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35.
b) 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.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 projects.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for the Pond Springs Rd. project.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Neenah Dr.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Pearson Blvd.
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for FM 1460.
o) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas.
p) Discuss proposed acquisition/exchange of property along CR 417 and CR 414
q)  Pearson Ranch Road
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
40. 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) Civil Action 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
e) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
g) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
r) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections
s) Cause No. 12-0625-C26, Williamson County, Texas (plaintiff) vs Faulkner USA, Inc. , Landmark Organization LP (defendants) - 26th Judicial District Court.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:04 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012.
             
41. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
42. 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) Civil Action 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
e) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
g) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
r) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections
s) Cause No. 12-0625-C26, Williamson County, Texas (plaintiff) vs Faulkner USA, Inc. , Landmark Organization LP (defendants) - 26th Judicial District Court.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
43. Comments from Commissioners
  There were no comments.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:28 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012. 
 

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 18th day of December 2012.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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