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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Deputy Purchasing Agent Kerstin Hancock 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 Minutes of the December 10, 2013 meeting; with a correction to #66 from January 14, 2013 to January 14, 2014.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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12.10.2013 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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. |
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice for The Gabriels Funeral Chapel (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached). |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,788,793.77 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.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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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12.17.2013 Addendum
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12.17.2013 Funding Report
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12.17.2013 Quick Check Report
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12.17.2013 Wire Transfers
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court. |
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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 – 28 ) |
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Discuss and consider approving a Line Item Transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
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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 a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 26th District 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 a line item transfer for the 26th District Court:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 EMS.
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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 a line item transfer for EMS:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 multiple departments for Workers Comp premiums.
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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 a line item transfer for multiple departments for Workers' Compensation premiums.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Work Comp
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace 4, November 2013 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
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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 Justice of the Peace Precinct #4, November 2013 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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JP4 NOV 2013 EOM REPORT
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Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court, that the Williamson County CSCD (Adult Probation) has filed its FY13 Statement of Financial Position with the Court. This is in pursuant to Section 140.004 of the Texas Local Government Code.
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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 and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court, that the Williamson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) (Adult Probation) has filed its Fiscal Year 2013 Statement of Financial Position with the Court; pursuant to Section 140.004 of the Texas Local Government Code.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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FY13 CSCD Financial Statement
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Acknowledge report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order RCO 0023 for a credit in the amount of $1,006.00.
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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 report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order RCO 0023 for a credit in the amount of $1,006.00.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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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P141 Tax Office Bartlett Cocke Change Order RCO 0023
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Consider authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
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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 disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 Change Forms
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To discuss and consider approving the appointment of Cary P Decuir to the Non Paid position of Reserve Deputy Constable for Precinct Four.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To appoint Cary P. Decuir to the non-paid position of Reserve Deputy Constable for Precinct #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 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the appointment of Rob Hardy to ESD #8 Georgetown open board position for term beginning January 1, 2014. The term will expire December 31, 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To appoint Rob Hard to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 Georgetown open board position for a two-year term beginning January 1,2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the reappointment of Jerry Allen to ESD #5 Jarrell board position for term beginning January 1, 2014. The term will expire December 31, 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To re-appoint Jerry Allen to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #5 Jarrell board position for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the appointment of Ralph Nayman to ESD #8 Georgetown open board position for term beginning January 1, 2014. The term will expire December 31, 2014.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To appoint Ralph Nayman to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 Georgetown open board position for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the reappointment of Barry Smith to ESD #5 Jarrell board position for term beginning January 1, 2014. The term will expire December 31, 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To re-appoint Barry Smith to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #5 Jarrell board position for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the reappointment of Scott Jurk to ESD #5 Jarrell board position for term beginning January 1, 2014. The term will expire December 31, 2014.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To re-appoint Scott Jurk to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #5 Jarrell board position for a one-term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the reappointment of Charles Ashby to ESD #5 Jarrell board position for term beginning January 1, 2014. The term will expire December 31, 2014.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To re-appoint Charles Ashby to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #5 Jarrell board position for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the reappointment of Mark McAdams to ESD #5 Jarrell board position for term beginning January 1, 2014. The term will expire December 31, 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To re-appoint Mark McAdams to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #5 Jarrell board position for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the reappointment of Lewis King to ESD #6 Weir board position for term beginning January 1, 2014. The term will expire December 31, 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To re-appoint Lewis King to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #6 Weir board position for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the reappointment of Gary Davis to ESD #7 Florence board position for term beginning January 1, 2014. The term will expire December 31, 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To re-appoint Gary Davis to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #7 Florence board position for two-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the reappointment of John Fenoglio to ESD #7 Florence board position for term beginning January 1, 2014. The term will expire December 31, 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To re-appoint John Fenoglio to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #7 Florence board position for two-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the reappointment of Tina Geiselbrecht to ESD #7 Florence board position for term beginning January 1, 2014. The term will expire December 31, 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To re-appoint Tina Geiselbrecht to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #7 Florence board position for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the reappointment of Chris Stanley to ESD #8 Georgetown board position for term beginning January 1, 2014. The term will expire December 31, 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To re-appoint Chris Stanley to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 Georgetown board position for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the reappointment of William Kelberlau to ESD #8 Georgetown board position for term beginning January 1, 2014. The term will expire December 31, 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To re-appoint William Kelberlau to Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 Georgetown board position for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 approval of final plat for the Beaver Acres subdivision - Pct 2.
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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 final plat for the Beaver Acres subdivision - Precinct #2.
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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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Final Plat - Beaver Acres
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Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for the Santa Rita Ranch West subdivision - Pct 2.
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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 preliminary plat for the Santa Rita Ranch West subdivision - Precinct #2.
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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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Prelim Plat - Santa Rita Ranch West
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Introduce Kaitlyne Davis, the new Extension Agent for 4-H and Youth Development.
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District Extension Administrator with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for District 8 Donald Kelm and Extension Agent for 4-H and Youth Development Kaitlyne Davis (beginning Monday, January 6, 2014) addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Hear the December 2013 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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December 2013 CSR
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructures projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court and invited everyone to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for County Road 108 on December 23, 2013 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the East Williamson County Higher Education Center - Hutto Campus. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and consider approving Steger & Bizzell Engineering, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the Bagdad Road (CR 280 - SH 29) Road Bond project.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached). |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Steger & Bizzell Engineering, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the Bagdad Road (County Road 280 - State Highway 29) Road Bond project.
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Attachments: |
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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Steger Bizzell PSA for Bagdad Road
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a letter agreement with Peggy Sue Novak for ROW needed on CR 434/CR 439.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a letter agreement with Peggy Sue Novak for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 434/CR 439.
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Novak Letter Agreement
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a letter agreement with James and Tamara Patin for ROW needed on CR 434/CR 439.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a letter agreement with James and Tamara Patin for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 434/CR 439.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Patin Letter Agreement.pdf
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Quitclaim Deed to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for the transfer of right of way parcels acquired by Williamson County for the 183A Toll project, and take other appropriate action.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Quitclaim Deed to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for the transfer of right-of-way parcels acquired by Williamson County for the 183A Toll project.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To reconsider previous motion.
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Quitclaim Deed to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for the transfer of right-of-way parcels acquired by Williamson County for the 183A Toll project; with the amendment to remove Parcel #49 and #127.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Quitclaim Deed to CTRMA for 183A ROW
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Hear update on County Indigent Healthcare program.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on IGT funding source for "Community Paramedicine" Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) project required for participation in Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program 1115 Demonstration Waiver.
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Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct #2, Williamson County and Cities Health District Deputy Director Cynthia Guerrero, Director of Mobile Outreach Team Annie Burwell, Director of Emergency Medical Services Kenny Schnell, and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the funding source for this program from the Tobacco Fund, as the Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) funding source for "Community Paramedicine" Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) project; as required for participation in the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program 1115 Demonstration Waiver.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Hear report on, discuss and take appropriate action to enroll properties participating in the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP) during calendar year 2013 into the tax benefit financing plan for the tax year 2013. Note: two properties to be enrolled effective for 2012 tax year.
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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd 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 approve enrolling properties participating in the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP) during calendar year 2013 into the tax benefit financing plan for the tax year 2013. Note: Two properties to be enrolled effective for 2012 tax year.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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2013 Tax benefit enrollments
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2011 tax benefits enrollments
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2012 tax benefit enrollments
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Discuss and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to sign a Development and Management Agreement with the Hill Country Cricket Association for Southwest Williamson County Regional Park.
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Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and Hill Country Cricket Association President Hemant Thakkar addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Development and Management Agreement with the Hill Country Cricket Association for the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Quitclaim Deed to CTRMA for 183A ROW
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services between Williamson County and Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services between Williamson County and Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Brushy Creek MUD Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services
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Discuss and take appropriate action on an amendment to Section XI of the Williamson County Compensation Policy regarding the Peace Officer Tenure System, with such amendment to be effective as of October 15, 2013.
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Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 approve an amendment to Section XI of the Williamson County Compensation Policy regarding the Peace Officer Tenure System, with such amendment to be effective as of October 15, 2013.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Compensation Policy attachment
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Discuss and take appropriate action on seeking the delegation of authority from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to administer and regulate the use of On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems in Williamson County, Texas, and the responsibility for the implementation and enforcement of applicable rules relating to On-Site Sewage Facilities in Williamson County, Texas. |
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Director of Williamson County & Cities Health District Dr. Chip Riggins addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To not seek the delegation of authority to administer and regulate the use of On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems and the responsibility for the implementation and enforcement of applicable rules relating to On-Site Sewage Facilities in Williamson County, Texas from the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) to the County Facilities; not start negotiations with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and request WCCHD to submit a preliminary report in 90 days and a comprehensive report in 180 days.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 action on the application submittal for the FY14 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), to authorize the County Judge and Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) to sign associated grant applications, and allow the EMC to submit the grant documentation to the Texas Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency of Emergency Management.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge and the Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) to sign associated grant applications, and allow the EMC to submit the grant documentation to the Texas Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Emergency Management Performance Grant Application
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the reappointment of Bill Brown to the ESD #3 Board of Directors. The term will begin January 1, 2014 and expire on December 31, 2015 for a two year term.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To re-appoint Bill Brown to the Emergency Medical Services (ESD) #3 Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2014 and ending on December 31, 2015.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the reappointment of Dan Hejl to the ESD #3 Board of Directors. The term will begin January 1, 2014 and expire on December 31, 2014 for a one year term.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To re-appoint Dan Hejl to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #3 Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 the reappointment of Mike Rinderknecht to the ESD #10 Board of Directors. The term will begin January 1, 2014 and expire on December 31, 2014 for a one year term.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To re-appoint Mike Rinderknecht to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #10 Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 Professional Service Agreement between Williamson County and Dr. Margaret MacDonald, D.V.M. for veterinarian services to be performed at the Williamson County Regional Animal Control Shelter; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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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 Professional Service Agreement, beginning January 2014 and ending September 2014, between Williamson County and Dr. Margaret MacDonald, D.V.M. for veterinarian services to be performed at the Williamson County Regional Animal Control Shelter; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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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 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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MacDonald Veterinarian Services Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a Professional Service Agreement between Williamson County and Dr. Ilse M. Black, D.V.M., for veterinarian services to be performed at the Williamson County Regional Animal Control Shelter; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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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 Professional Service Agreement, beginning January 2014 and ending September 2014, between Williamson County and Dr. Ilse M. Black, D.V.M., for veterinarian services to be performed at the Williamson County Regional Animal Control Shelter; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Black Veterinarian Services Agreement
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Discuss and consider approving the exemption of Environmental Services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services as set forth under Section 262.024 (a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code, and setting date of January 21, 2014 at 3:00 pm in the Purchasing Department to receive Request for Qualifications for these same professional services.
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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 exemption of Environmental Services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services as set forth under Section 262.024 (a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code, and set the date of January 21, 2014 at 3:00 pm in the Purchasing Department to receive Request for Qualifications for these same professional services.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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RFQ Environmental Services
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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 use of Park Donations.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 10:35 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013. |
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT 1:40 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013. |
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 1:40 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013. |
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 1:41 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013. |
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:12 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013. |
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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.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 Seward Junction Loop project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of Guy property.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 434/CR 439.
j) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
k) Discuss flooding issues with property located on Pond Springs Rd.
2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas including Blue Springs Blvd.
b) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
c) Discuss County owned real estate on CR 258
d) Discuss the transfer of ROW to CTRMA for US 183A.
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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) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) 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
f) Employment related matters.
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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.
l) 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
m) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
n) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:37 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013. |
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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) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) 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
f) Employment related matters.
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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.
l) 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
m) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
n) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Covey invited everyone to the Berry Springs Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:00 p.m. today.
Commissioner Covey informed everyone that the City of Georgetown will hold a Special Called Meeting on Friday at 5:00 p.m. to take up a second reading of a Water Quality Ordinance with emphasis on the Georgetown Salamander. |