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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
FEBRUARY 17, 2009

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:40 A.M. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge  
 
Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1  
 
Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2  
 
Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3  
 
Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4  
 
Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk  
Attendees:
Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the minutes of the last meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  02.10.2009 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison To note in minutes Utility Requests:
Precinct 2 - Chisholm Trail S.U.D. - CR 258 - Road cut
Precinct 2 - J.M. Utilities - El Sol Drive - Road bore for 1" irrigation line; Simbrah Drive - Road bore for 1" irrigation line
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Chisholm Trail SUD - CR 258
  J M Utilities - El Sol Drive
  J M Utilities - Simbrah Drive
 
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, and Wire Transfers submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna McKitrick addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,930,650.36 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County budget.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Funding Report
  Addendum
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

The following addressed the Court:
Jim Mills of Georgetown
Steve Jackobs, Executive Director of Capital IDEA
Gene Davenport, Executive Director of the Georgetown Project
Joanne Land from Habitat for Humanity in Round Rock
Gloria Cueva, Executive Director of the Literacy Council
Joanne Hoover, Executive Director of Cornerstone Counseling
Patty Conner, CEO of Williamson County Crisis Center
Pat Chalaire, representing LifeSteps
Patrick and Tim Harlow of Liberty Hill
Dr. Orlynn Evans of Hutto
Kurt Johnson Sr. of Austin
Andrew Shell, Executive Director of Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities
Chris Mealy of Georgetown
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill

             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes 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 -12)
             
5. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Juvenile Services Department.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Juvenile Services Department:
From 0100-0576-004610 Rent $13,300.00  
To 0100-0576-003005 Office Furniture < $5000 $13,300.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Emergency Management.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Management:
From 0100-0541-003010 Computer Equipment<$5000 $750.00  
To 0100-0541-004232 Training, Conferences,Seminars $750.00

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of January 2009 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of January 2009 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Property Tax Collections Report
 
             
8. Consider approving property tax refunds - over $2,500.00 for the month of January 2009 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve property tax refunds - over $2,500.00 for the month of January 2009 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Property Tax Refunds January 2009
 
             
9. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the destruction of 15 vehicles as part of the Local Initiative Clean Vehicle Grant (Revised list filed with minutes).
 

First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the destruction of 15 vehicles as part of the Local Initiative Clean Vehicle Grant.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Destruction of Vehicles
 
             
10. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of vehicles and equipment to auction, donation, disposal and the transfer of items between County departments. (Complete list filed with official minutes)

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the transfer of vehicles and equipment to auction, donation, disposal and the transfer of items between County departments.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Transfers
 
             
11. Consider approving donations to Victim Assistance from GRC Wireless, Inc. (Shelter Alliance Cell Phone Fundraiser) in the amount of $165.00 and $222.50.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve donations to Victim Assistance from GRC Wireless, Inc. (Shelter Alliance Cell Phone Fundraiser) in the amount of $165.00 and $222.50.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
12. Consider approving Leo Enriquez for open deputy position for Constable Pct #2.
  Constable Precinct 2 Dale Vannoy and Deputy for Constable Precinct 2 Leo Enriquez addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Leo Enriquez for open deputy position for Constable Pct #2.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
13. Hear presentation and update on activities by CapMetro.
  Chief of Staff for CapMetro, Andrea Lofye addressed the Court.
             
14. 10:57 A.M.  Commissioners' Court recessed to Public Hearing to change the name of the east and west section of CR 268 beginning at W. SH 29 to Kauffman Loop.

Ron Dipprey of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.

11:01 A.M.  Public Hearing closed and Commissioners' Court reconvened.


             
15. Discuss and take action on changing the name of the east and west section of CR 268 beginning at W SH 29 to Kauffman Loop.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve changing the name of the east and west section of CR 268 beginning at W SH 29 to Kauffman Loop.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
16. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.
             
17. Discuss and consider approving PBS&J's Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the SH 45/O'Connor Drive Road Bond project.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve PBS&J's Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the SH 45/O'Connor Drive Road Bond project.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  PBSJ SH 45_OConnor Dr PSA
 
             
18. Discuss and consider approving Jacobs/Carter Burgess, Inc. Supplemental #5 to their US 79, sect. 5A (PTT0204-04-040) Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for construction phase services.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve Jacobs/Carter Burgess, Inc. Supplemental #5 to their US 79, sect. 5A (PTT0204-04-040) Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for construction phase services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Jacobs Carter Burgess Supplemental 5 to US 79 Sec 5A PSA
 
             
19. Consideration and action with respect to an order authorizing the issuance of Williamson County, Texas Limited Tax Bonds; levying an ad valorem tax in support of the bonds; approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and an official statement; establishing the procedures for selling and delivering the bonds; and authorizing other matters relating to the bonds.
  Dan Wegmiller from Specialized Public Finance Services, Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies and County Auditor David Flores addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve an order authorizing the issuance of Williamson County, Texas Limited Tax Bonds; levying an ad valorem tax in support of the bonds; approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and an official statement; establishing the procedures for selling and delivering the bonds; and authorizing other matters relating to the bonds.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Certificate for Order
  General and No-Litigation Certificate
 
             
20. Consideration and action with respect to Second Supplemental Order to the Master Order establishing the Williamson County, Texas Pass-Through Toll Revenue Financing Program.
  Attorney Carol Polumbo of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve Second Supplemental Order to the Master Order establishing the Williamson County, Texas Pass-Through Toll Revenue Financing Program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Second Supplemental Order
  Supplemental Certificate for Order
 
             
21. To discuss and consider approving funding for Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities, Bluebonnet Trails County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center (CMHMRC) and the Williamson County Crisis Center for 2009-2010.
  Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig, Executive Assistant to Commissioner Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes, CEO for Williamson County Crisis Center, Patty Conner and Executive Director of Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities Andrew Shell addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
  Attachments:
  Social Assistance Contracts
 
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action on the annual funding agreement with Bluebonnet Trails CMHMRC to provide services through Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI).
 

Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the annual funding agreement with Bluebonnet Trails CMHMRC to provide services through Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Attachments:
  Bluebonnet Trails Funding Agreement
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 12:33 P.M. ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2009.

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT 12:48 P.M. ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2009.
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action on summary of mental health requests for the Texas Legislature.
  Executive Assistant to Commissioner Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve summary of mental health requests for the Texas Legislature.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Detailed Legislation
  Detailed Legislative Priorities
  MH Legislation
  Legislative Summary
  Duty to Accept Summary
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Community Plan for Capital Area Council of Governments.
  Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes and CEO for Williamson County Crisis Center, Patty Conner addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the Williamson County Community Plan for Capital Area Council of Governments.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  CAPCOG Community Plan
 
             
25. Discuss and consider disbursement of funds for public assistance.
  Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig, Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell and Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve funding on all that are on the list at the same rate as last year except the $3000 for Round Rock Volunteer Center, now known as Round Rock Area Serving Center.

Commissioner Morrison withdrew his second.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Public Assistance Funding
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment or reappointment of Commissioners Court members to boards and committees.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
27. Consider approving the Waiver of Penalty and Interest to customers as described in attachments from the Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Waiver of Penalty and Interest to customers as described in attachments from the Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Waiver of Penalty and Interest 02.10.09
  Memo for Waiver of Panalty and Interest 02.10.2009
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action on reclassifying positions associated with recent departments consolidated/integrated within ITS.
 

ITS Director Jay Schade, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Assistant to County Judge Wendy Coco and Director of Human Resources John Willingham addressed the Court.

  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve reclassifying positions associated with recent departments consolidated/integrated within ITS.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  ITS Reorganization and Reclassification
 
             
29. Consider awarding contract to 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. for consultant services for the Oracle Compensation Work Bench and Self Service Enhancement.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve contract to 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. for consultant services for the Oracle Compensation Work Bench and Self Service Enhancement.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  22nd Century Technologies Contract - Oracle
 
             
30. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive responses to request for qualifications (RFQ# 09WCRFQ904) for landscape architectural services for Williamson County Williams Tract Park.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive responses to request for qualifications (RFQ# 09WCRFQ904) for landscape architectural services for Williamson County Williams Tract Park.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
31. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive responses to request for qualifications (RFQ# 09WCRFQ905) for landscape architectural services for Southwest Regional Park Water Play Area.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive responses to request for qualifications (RFQ# 09WCRFQ905) for landscape architectural services for Southwest Regional Park Water Play Area.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
32. Consider awarding contract to Mullin & Lonergan Associates, Inc. for consultant to provide services to develop the 2009-2014 Consolidated HUD Plan, RFP# 09WCP805.
  Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell and Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2, Kathy Grimes addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To award contract to Mullin & Lonergan Associates, Inc. for consultant to provide services to develop the 2009-2014 Consolidated HUD Plan, RFP# 09WCP805.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Attachments:
  Mullin and Lonergan Associates CDBG Contract
 
             
33. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for January 2009 Voluntary Duty.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for January 2009 Voluntary Duty (with change of account numbers from 0100-0560-341220, 0100-0576-341226 and 0100-0560-341230 to 0100-0000-431220, 0100-0000-341226 and 0100-0000-341230):
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-341220 Voluntary Duty Rev, SO $1,084.15  
  0100-0000-341226 Voluntary Duty Rev, Juv Svcs $166.79  
  0100-0000-341230 Voluntary Duty Admin Fee $99.06

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
34. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for January 2009 Voluntary Duty pay.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for January 2009 Voluntary Duty pay:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0560-001117 Voluntary Duty Pay $877.50  
  0100-0560-002010 FICA $67.13  
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement $95.65  
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp $43.88  
  0100-0576-001117 Voluntary Duty Pay $135.00  
  0100-0576-002010 FICA $10.33  
  0100-0576-002020 Retirement $14.72  
  0100-0576-002050 Worker's Comp $6.75  
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 1:34 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009.

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 1:36 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009.

COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING AT 1:36 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009.
             
35. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action taken in Executive Session.
             
36. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action taken in Executive Session.
             
37. Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action taken in Executive Session.
             
38. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.)
  No action taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:51 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009.
             
39. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute contract with Turner and Eckley to acquire approximately 20 acres north of the County Maintenance Building and authorize environmental studies to be performed. (This is Eckley's 10.36 acres for $280,000 and Turner's 10.6 acres for $320,000. Before the final purchase is made, it will come before the Court again within 90 days.)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
             
40. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action taken.
             
41. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  No action taken.
             
42. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action taken.
             
43. Comments from Commissioners.
  Commissioner Covey welcomed Erin Castaneda, the new reporter for the Williamson County Sun.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 2:54 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 24th day of February, 2009. 


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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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