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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
FEBRUARY 24, 2009

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:39 A.M. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 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 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 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:
  02.17.2009 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 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To note in the minutes off right-of-way work:
CR 108 - Permission to enter the property of Alfred Lykins for the purpose of building a by-pass for use during box culvert construction on county road (pct. 4 - EH)
 
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:
  Off ROW CR 108 - Lykins
 
             
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 $1,761,996.94 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 citizens from Liberty Hill addressed the Court:
Patrick Harlow
Mike Harlow
J. T. Cox
Jim Dillon
             
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 - 15)
             
5. Discuss and consider a line item transfer for Facilities Maintenance.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities Maintenance:
From 0100-0509-004510 Facility Maint & Repair $10,000.00  
To 0100-0509-004512 Kitchen Maint & Repairs $10,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental:
From 0100-0409-004100 Professional Services $16,570.00  
To 0100-0409-003003 Radio Equipment <$5000 $16,570.00
 
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. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Judge's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Judge's Office:
From 0100-0409-004999 Miscellaneous $1,446.51  
To 0100-0400-003005 Office Furniture<$5000 $1,446.51
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Tax Assessor/Collector (with change of account # 0110-0499-004350 to 0100-0499-004350):
From 0100-0499-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $500.00  
To 0100-0499-004410 Bond Premiums $500.00
 
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
             
9. Consider approving continuing education hours for CIO for County Clerk.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve continuing education hours for CIO for County Clerk.
 
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:
  Investment Officer Continuing Education - Nancy Rister
 
             
10. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for January 2009.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for January 2009.
 
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:
  January 2009 Treasurers Report
 
             
11. Accept and enter into the official minutes of Commissioners' Court the December 2008 Investment Report approved by the Williamson County Investment Committee on January 22, 2009.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve and enter into the official minutes of Commissioners' Court the December 2008 Investment Report approved by the Williamson County Investment Committee on January 22, 2009.
 
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:
  Investment report for Dec 2008
 
             
12. Consider accepting Racial Profile Report submitted by Constable Pct. #3 as required by TX.CCP 2.133 & 2.134.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To accept Racial Profile Report submitted by Constable Pct. #3 as required by TX.CCP 2.133 & 2.134.
 
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:
  Racial Profiling Report - Constable 3
 
             
13. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the destruction of 15 vehicles in compliance with the Local Initiative Clean Vehicle Grant.  The grant paid for 50% of the costs associated with purchasing 15 replacement hybrid vehicles.  (Revised list filed with minutes.)
  Gary Boyd of the Parks Department 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 in compliance with 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:
  Vehicle Retirement - Juvenile Services_URS
 
             
14. Consider authorizing request for traffic control for "Spokes 'N Spurs" 5th annual benefit bicycle ride to be held on Saturday, March 14th, 2009.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize request for traffic control for "Spokes 'N Spurs" 5th annual benefit bicycle ride to be held on Saturday, March 14th, 2009.
 
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:
  Event maps
  event summary
  details
 
             
15. Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval of the re-subdivision of the amended plat of an amending plat of lot 1A, Calder Subdivision and lot 53, Estates of Westlake, Pct. #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the re-subdivision of the amended plat of the Estates of Westlake lot 53 and the amended plats of Calder Subdivision lot 1-A.
 
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:
  Calder Subdivision Preliminary Plat
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
16. Hear update on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee from Dr. Orlynn Evans.
  Dr. Orlynn Evans of Hutto and Executive Assistant to Commissioner Precinct 4 Pete Correa addressed the Court. 
  Attachments:
  Solid Waste Advisory Committee Report
 
             
17. Hear presentation and update on Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation.
  President of Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation, Greg Boatright, and Executive Director of Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation, Jim Shaw, addressed the Court.
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB and Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
             
19. Discuss and consider approving Huggins/Seiler & Associates, LP Supplemental #1 to their Reagan Blvd., Phase 4 Professional Service Agreement (PSA) adding the FM 1460 (Old Settlers Blvd. to University) project.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve Huggins/Seiler & Associates, LP Supplemental #1 to their Reagan Blvd., Phase 4 Professional Service Agreement (PSA) adding the FM 1460 (Old Settlers Blvd. to University) 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:
  Huggins Seiler Supplemental 1 to Reagan Boulevard Phase 4 PSA
 
             
20. Consider authorizing project budget transfer request of 2006 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: to move $4,000,000.00 from Southeast Inner Loop (P166) to Georgetown SH 29 Bypass (P194).
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies and 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 project budget transfer request of 2006 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: to move $4,000,000.00 from Southeast Inner Loop (P166) to Georgetown SH 29 Bypass (P194).
 
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
             
21. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for Office of Attorney General in the amount of $9,500.00 associated with a non-departmental expenditure (PTT 1).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for Office of Attorney General in the amount of $9,500.00 associated with a non-departmental expenditure (PTT 1).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate AG Filing Fee
 
             
22. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $12,813.25 associated with FM 1660 (PTT1566-01-009).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $12,813.25 associated with FM 1660 (PTT1566-01-009).
 
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:
  Reimbursement Certificate - FM 1660
 
             
23. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $471,109.73 associated with US 79 Section 5B (PTT0204-04-042).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $471,109.73 associated with US 79 Section 5B (PTT0204-04-042).
 
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:
  Reimbursement Certificate - US 79 Section 5B
 
             
24. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $71,099.00 associated with IH-35/SH 29 turnaround bridges (PTT0015-08-122).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $71,099.00 associated with IH-35/SH 29 turnaround bridges (PTT0015-08-122).
 
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:
  Reimbursement Certificate - IH 35 SH 29
 
             
25. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $212,325.73 associated with RM 2338 from FM 3405 to Ronald Reagan Boulevard (PTT2211-01-023).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $212,325.73 associated with RM 2338 from FM 3405 to Ronald Reagan Boulevard (PTT2211-01-023).
 
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:
  Reimbursement Certificate - RM 2338
 
             
26. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Bond for various invoices in the amount of $117,285.87 associated with US 79 Section 3, US 79 Section 5A, US Section 5B, FM 1660, US 183A Extension, and FM 3405 to Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Bond for various invoices in the amount of $117,285.87 associated with US 79 Section 3, US 79 Section 5A, US Section 5B, FM 1660, US 183A Extension, and FM 3405 to Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
 
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:
  Reimbursement Certificate - US 79 FM 1660
 
             
27. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Bond for various invoices in the amount of $81,686.49 associated with US 79 Section 5A (PTT0204-04-040) and US 79 Section 5B (PTT0204-04-042).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Bond for various invoices in the amount of $81,686.49 associated with US 79 Section 5A (PTT0204-04-040) and US 79 Section 5B (PTT0204-04-042).
 
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:
  Reimbursement Certificate - US 79 Sections 5A 5B
 
             
28. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for Alba Utility in the amount of $34,348.85 associated with US 79 Section 3 (PTT0204-02-027), US 79 Section 5A (PTT0204-04-040), US 79 Section 5B (PTT0204-04-042), FM 1660 (PTT1566-01-009) and US 183A Extension (PTT0273-04-026).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for Alba Utility in the amount of $34,348.85 associated with US 79 Section 3 (PTT0204-02-027), US 79 Section 5A (PTT0204-04-040), US 79 Section 5B (PTT0204-04-042), FM 1660 (PTT1566-01-009) and US 183A Extension (PTT0273-04-026).
 
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:
  Reimbursement Certificate - Alba Utility
 
             
29. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $1,562,289.95 associated with US 79 Section 3 (PTT0204-02-027).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $1,562,289.95 associated with US 79 Section 3 (PTT0204-02-027).
 
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:
  Reimbursement Certificate - US 79 Section 3
 
             
30. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $47,529.51 associated with US 79 Section 5A (PTT0204-04-040).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $47,529.51 associated with US 79 Section 5A (PTT0204-04-040).
 
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:
  Reimbursement Certificate - US 79 Section 5A
 
             
31. Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $297,774.65 associated with US 183A Extension to SH 29 (PTT0273-04-026).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs on Pass Through Finance Bond for various invoices in the amount of $297,774.65 associated with US 183A Extension to SH 29 (PTT0273-04-026).
 
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:
  Reimbursement Certificate - US 183A Extension
 
             
32. Consider approving appointments to a committee on the annexation by the City of Austin for an area located near Springwoods M.U.D.
  This item was removed from the agenda.
  Attachments:
  Springwoods bios
  Springwoods Annexation
  Springwoods committee
 
             
33. Discuss and consider adoption of resolution regarding non-emergency curfew.
  Assistant County Attorney Hal Hawes and Lieutenant Mike Gleason of the Sheriff's Department addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
  Attachments:
  Curfew
  Curfew red-lined version
 
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action on Determination Letter re: Ronald Reagan Blvd., Phase III, between RM 2338 and SH 195, WCCF application number 20090218, submitted for Somerset Hills Limited (Waterstone Development).
  Gary Boyd of the Parks Department addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Determination Letter re: Ronald Reagan Blvd., Phase III, between RM 2338 and SH 195, WCCF application number 20090218, submitted for Somerset Hills Limited (Waterstone Development).
 
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:
  Somerset Hills Determination Letter
  Ronald Reagan Boulevard Map
 
             
35. Discuss how Williamson County should proceed with the use of funds from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program allocated through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
  Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve the concept of cities or non-profits applying directly to the State for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.  (The County will not participate.)

 
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:
  Neighborhood stabilization program overview
 
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding transfer of reserve funds from the General Fund to the Williamson County Self-Insured Benefits Fund.
  Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
  Attachments:
  WC Benefits Program - FY09 - 1st Qtr
  Self-Funded Health Plan Presentation
 
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action on Williamson County Debt Management Policy.
  County Auditor David Flores addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Williamson County Debt Management Policy.
 
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:
  Debt Management Policy
 
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment or reappointment of Commissioners' Court members to boards and committees.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the corrected list regarding appointments to boards and committees.
 
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:
  Committee and Board Appointments
 
             
39. Consider authorization of Votec Corporation as sole source supplier for electronic poll book (e-pollbook) voting software for the ballot activation process by election officials during an election.
  Purchasing Agent Barry Becker and Elections Administrator Rick Barron addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize Votec Corporation as sole source supplier for electronic poll book (e-pollbook) voting software for the ballot activation process by election officials during an election.
 
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:
  Sole Source Affidavit
  e-poll book process
 
             
40. Consider authorizing an amendment to the contract with 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. for consultant services for the Oracle Compensation Work Bench and Self Service Enhancement, decreasing the paid hourly rate from $83.33 to $82.18/hour.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an amendment to the contract with 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. for consultant services for the Oracle Compensation Work Bench and Self Service Enhancement, decreasing the paid hourly rate from $83.33 to $82.18/hour.
 
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)
  Attachments:
  Amended 22nd Century Technologies Oracle Contract
 
             
41. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for February 2009 Voluntary Duty.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 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 February 2009 Voluntary Duty:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-341220 Voluntary Duty Rev, SO $2,266.69  
  0100-0000-341226 Voluntary Duty Rev, Juv Serv $166.79  
  0100-0000-341230 Voluntary Duty Admin Fee $246.52  
 
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)
             
42. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for February 2009 Voluntary Duty pay.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 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 February 2009 Voluntary Duty pay:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0560-001117 Voluntary Duty Pay $1,875.00  
  0100-0560-002010 FICA $143.44  
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement $204.38  
  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 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:55 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2009.
             
43. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action taken in Executive Session.
             
44. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action taken in Executive Session.
             
45. Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action taken in Executive Session.
             
46. 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 1:03 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2009.
             
47. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve payment of the appraised value of $24,100.00 for .412 acres .618 acres on Williams Drive (RM 2338) for a water line easement and owned by David Oberrender.
 
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
             
48. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action taken.
             
49. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  No action taken.
             
50. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action taken.
             
51. Comments from Commissioners.
  There was discussion about a work session regarding a long term plan with the LCRA.  Commissioner Birkman said she would contact the Commissioners with some possible dates for their approval.

Commissioner Long asked the Court to look up the CAMPO website for Agenda Item #9 for next week's meeting in regards to FM 1460.  She also noted that W. K. Seward, whom the Court honored on his 100th birthday with a resolution, passed away on Sunday.

Commissioner Morrison noted the new Taylor City Manager started his job.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:08 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2009.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 3rd day of March, 2009. 


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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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