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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the November 18, 2014 meeting; with the following amendments being made to Agenda Item #67:
1) The addition of $6,619.00 to the Estimated Project Budget for Land Acquisition for a new total of $4,439,350.00.
2) The reduction of $151,419.00 from the Estimated Project Budget for River Ranch County Park for a new total of $9,348,790.00.
3) The addition of $151,419.00 to the Estimated Project Budget for Twin Lakes Park for a new total of $1,351,500.00.
4) The addition of $6,619.00 to the Initial Funding at River Ranch County Park for a new total of $7,004,107.27.
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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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11.18.2014 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. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,902,070.80 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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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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Attachments: |
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11.25.2014 Addendum
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11.25.2014 Funding Report
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11.25.2014 Wire Transfers
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12.02.2014 Funding Report
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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 – 14 )
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for CCL#4.
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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 County Court at Law #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 consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
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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 Non Departmental:
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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, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of a line item transfer for the Emergency Services Department.
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Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court. This item was moved to the Regular Agenda where no action was taken. |
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Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for October 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 approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for October 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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Attachments: |
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Oct 2014 Treasurers Report on the Wilco Finances
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of October 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 property tax collections for the month of October 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 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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100114-103114 GWI-RFM Graph
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100114-103114 GWI-RFM
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including Dell desktops, monitor, and mouse, wooden desk, 2001 Koshin 3" water pump, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, (2) 1995 International 3800, 2004 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code § 263.152.
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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 transfer 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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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Gary Neel to the Jarrell ESD #5 open board position commencing effective immediately and continuing thereafter until 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 Gary Neel to the Jarrell Emergency Services District (ESD) #5 open board position for a term beginning December 2, 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, consider and take appropriate action on approval of preliminary plat for the Green Haven Ph 2 subdivision - Pct 4.
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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 preliminary plat for Green Haven Phase 2 subdivision - 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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Attachments: |
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Prelim Plat - Green Haven Ph 2
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Summerlyn South Sec 2 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 Summerlyn South Section 2 subdivision - Precinct #2.
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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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Final Plat - Summerlyn South Sec 2
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Proclamation Encouraging funding for the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Treatment of PTSD and TBI in military veterans.
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Director of Veterans Services Donna Harrell and Rainey Owen of Lexington, Texas 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 Proclamation encouraging funding for the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in military veterans.
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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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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Funding Proclamation
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding possible improvements to the foster care system in Williamson County and hear update on the Foster Care Task Force findings on the issue.
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County Attorney Dee Hobbs addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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Report
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding setting a bond for the Interim County Elections Administrator in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 payable to the County Judge, approved by the Commissioners Court, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of the position.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To set a bond for Interim County Elections Administrator Kay Eastes in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 payable to the County Judge, approved by the Commissioners Court, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of the position, per Texas Elections Code 31.040.
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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, consider, and take appropriate action on setting a bond for the Interim Elections Administrator, Kay Eastes.
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The subject of this item was a duplication of Agenda Item #17 and therefore this item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure project's and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh invited everyone to an Open House at the Brushy Creek Community Center on December 15, 2014 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. regarding Brushy Creek and Hairy Man Road. No action was taken on this item. |
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To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 2, to contract number 14IFB00241, in the amount of $11,198.10 for the Parks Seal Coat Improvements.
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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 Change Order No. 2 to contract number 14IFB00241 in the amount of $11,198.10 for the Parks Seal Coat Improvements.
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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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RHB Construction Change Order 2 for Parks Seal Coat Improvement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 1, to contract number 14IFB00246, in the amount of $624.00 for the Facilities Parking Lot Fog Seal.
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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 Change Order No. 1 to contract number 14IFB00246 in the amount of $624.00 for the Facilities Parking Lot Fog Seal.
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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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Alpha Paving Change Order 1 for Facilities Parking Lot Fog Seal
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Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action for setting a public hearing for Tuesday, January 13, 2014 at 10:00 am on a requested cancellation of Lot 10 of the Hidden Meadows of Liberty Hill subdivision, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 232.008(c) - Pct 2
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To set a public hearing for Tuesday, January 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. on a requested cancellation of Lot 10 of the Hidden Meadows of Liberty Hill subdivision in Precinct #2, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 232.008(c).
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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, consider and take appropriate action on an agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey to install and maintain a stream gaging station on the O’Connor Drive bridge over Lake Creek.
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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 agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey to install and maintain a stream gaging station on the O’Connor Drive bridge over Lake Creek.
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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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Gaging Station Agreement for OConnor Drive Bridge
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Discuss and consider approving Surveying And Mapping, LCC (SAM, LCC) contract for on-call surveying services as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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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 Surveying and Mapping, LCC (SAM, LCC) contract for on-call surveying services as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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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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Surveying and Mapping LLC On Call Surveying Contract
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Discuss and consider approving Inland Geodetics, L.L.C. contract for on-call surveying services as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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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 Inland Geodetics, L.L.C. contract for on-call surveying services as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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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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Inland Geodetics On Call Surveying Contract
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Discuss and consider approving Diamond Surveying, Inc. contract for on-call surveying services as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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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 Diamond Surveying, Inc. contract for on-call surveying services as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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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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Diamond Surveying On Call Surveying Contract
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Discuss and consider approving PaveTex Engineering and Testing, Inc. contract for on-call geotechnical engineering/testing services as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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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 PaveTex Engineering and Testing, Inc. contract for on-call geotechnical engineering/testing services as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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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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PaveTex On Call Geotechnical Engineering Contract
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Discuss and consider approving Terracon Consulting, Inc. contract for on-call geotechnical engineering/testing services as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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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 Terracon Consulting, Inc. contract for on-call geotechnical engineering/testing services as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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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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Terracon On Call Geotechnical Services
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a resolution for the WBCO Meals on Wheels program.
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Executive Director of Williamson Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. (WBCO) Diana Phillips addressed the Court. |
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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 Resolution Authorizing County Grant for the Williamson Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. (WBCO) Meals on Wheels program.
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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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Meals on Wheels Resolution
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the re-appointment of Wayne Cavalier to the Williamson County and Cities Health District Board.
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Williamson County Representative to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) Wayne Cavalier addressed the Court. |
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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 Wayne Cavalier to the Williamson County and Cities Health District Board for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2016.
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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, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreement for Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services Between Williamson County, Texas and First Southwest Asset Management, Inc.; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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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 Agreement for Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services Between Williamson County, Texas and First Southwest Asset Management, Inc.; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for 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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Attachments: |
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First Southwest Asset Management Arbitrage Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Exposition Center Operation and Use Agreement between Williamson County, Texas and the Taylor Rodeo Association, Inc. (TRA) in relation to the granting of a license for TRA’s use and operation of the Williamson County Exposition Center following its construction.
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Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Williamson County Exposition Center Operation and Use Agreement between Williamson County, Texas and the Taylor Rodeo Association, Inc. (TRA) in relation to the granting of a license for TRA’s use and operation of the Williamson County Exposition Center following its construction.
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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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Taylor Rodeo Association Operation and Use Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for approval of Management Control Agreement (pertaining to Texas Department Of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Systems) to support installation and management of mobile data terminals by the Williamson County Information Technology Services Department for the benefit of Liberty Hill Police Department pursuant to the county’s Technology Services Support for Agencies Policy (note: policy was approved April 5, 2011) and authorize County Judge to sign same.
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Director of Public Safety Technology Richard Semple addressed the Court. |
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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 the Management Control Agreement (pertaining to Texas Department Of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Systems) to support installation and management of mobile data terminals by the Williamson County Information Technology Services Department for the benefit of Liberty Hill Police Department pursuant to the County’s Technology Services Support for Agencies Policy (note: policy was approved April 5, 2011).
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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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Management Control Agreement for Liberty Hill PD
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Support
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the Community Development Block Grant program's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell 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 the Community Development Block Grant program's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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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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CAPER 2013
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding revising approval and receive into the minutes software purchase and maintenance contract with vendor Mythics, Inc. from DIR TSO 2548 (State Of Texas Department Of Information Resources) to GSA GS-35F-0153M (U.S. General Services Administration) in order to receive additional licenses at same cost.
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Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To revise approval and receive into the minutes software purchase and maintenance contract with vendor Mythics, Inc. from DIR TSO 2548 (State Of Texas Department Of Information Resources) to GSA GS-35F-0153M (U.S. General Services Administration) in order to receive additional licenses at the same cost.
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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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Mythics DIR
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Mythics GSA
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on making an exception to Section 3.03 (Bi-weekly Pay) of the Williamson County Policy Manual, for the payroll scheduled over the Christmas holidays.
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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 make an exception to Section 3.03 (Bi-weekly Pay) of the Williamson County Policy Manual to move the last working day before the Christmas holiday from Tuesday, December 23, 2014 to Wednesday, December 24, 2014, in order to complete the payroll process.
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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, consider and take appropriate action on cancelling Invitation of Bids# 15IFB105 relating to Agricultural Land East of Jonah Texas (Blackland Heritage County Park); and authorizing the Williamson County Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids under a new Invitation for Bids for the lease of 227 Acres of Agricultural Land East of Jonah Texas (Blackland Heritage County Park) 15IFB107.
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General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To cancel Invitation for Bid (IFB) #15IFB105 relating to Agricultural Land East of Jonah Texas (Blackland Heritage County Park); and authorizing the Williamson County Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids under a new Invitation for Bid for the lease of 227 acres of agricultural land east of Jonah, Texas (Blackland Heritage County Park) 15IFB107.
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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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Farm Lease 227 Acres Bid Docs
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for IFB#15IFB104, Road Striping.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #15IFB104, Road Stripping.
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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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IFB package
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving agreement between Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. and Williamson County for purchase, installation, and maintenance of electronic security integrated solutions system for Information Technology 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 agreement between Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. and Williamson County for purchase, installation, and maintenance of electronic security integrated solutions system for Information Technology 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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Attachments: |
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Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Contract
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Stanley quote
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding proposal received for RFP #15RFP103 for Janitorial Services for Williamson County to Member's Building Maintenance, LLC.
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Interim Purchasing Agent Kerstin Hancock addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To (1) accept proposal received from Member's Building Maintenance, LLC for Request for Proposal (RFP) #15RFP103 for Janitorial Services and (2) award contract to Member's Building Maintenance, LLC which will consist of the terms and conditions which are set forth in RFP #15RFP103. Note: Failure to provide mandatory items (such as insurance certificates) will result in non-acceptance of the contract.
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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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Members Building Maintenance Bid for Janitorial Services
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Evaluation Summary
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Letter of Recommendation
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving services agreement between MUSCO Sports Lighting and Williamson County for installation of equipment for Parks field lights.
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Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell 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 services agreement between MUSCO Sports Lighting and Williamson County for installation of equipment for Parks field lights.
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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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MUSCO Sports Lighting Agreement
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MUSCO's Quote
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding local and county concerns relevant to upcoming Texas Legislature's 84th Regular Session 2015.
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General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, and County Clerk Nancy Rister addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Debt Service Fund.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Debt Service Fund:
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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, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Debt Service Fund.
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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 additional revenues for the Debt Service Fund:
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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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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Debt Service Fund.
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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 additional expenditures for the Debt Service Fund:
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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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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:36 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014. |
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Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
b) Discuss Pearson Road District.
c) Discuss North Woods Road District.
d) Discuss Kaufman Loop.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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 proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Crossing
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Landfill properties (Chandler Rd.)
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Inner Loop
j) Discuss the acquisition of real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County facilities
2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
b) Discuss proposed sale of 98 acre tract abutting Blue Springs Blvd.
c) Discuss proposed trade of real estate adjacent to Chandler Rd. and CR 130
d) Discuss proposed abandonment of CR 267/CR 268
e) Discuss proposed exchange of property with BCMUD along Great Oaks Drive.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel 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) 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
l) 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
m) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC
n) Case No. 5:14-cv-0766-XR; Wickerham v. Waterman et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters). |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:32 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel 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) 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
l) 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
m) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC
n) Case No. 5:14-cv-0766-XR; Wickerham v. Waterman et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments. |
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 2:36 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 3:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014.
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Recess until 3pm.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding local and county concerns relevant to upcoming Texas Legislature's 84th Regular Session 2015, including but not limited to addressing same with local representatives.
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District 5 State Senator Charles Schwertner, District 136 State Representative Tony Dale, District 52 State Representative Larry Gonzales, District 20 State Representative Marsha Farney's Chief of Staff Aaron Gibson, Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Edna Staudt, Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, and Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Executive Director Andrea Richardson addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |