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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:41 A.M. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
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Present:
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1
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Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2
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Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4
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Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
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Absent:
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Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3
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Attendees:
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Henry Prejean, Chief Civil Litigator
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Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the minutes of the last meeting.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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01.26.2010
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2. |
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System. |
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No action was taken. |
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Attachments: |
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Off ROW Summary
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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.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,975,548.59 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.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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2010.02.02 Funding Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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Jane Van Praag of Bartlett addressed the Court. |
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Attachments: |
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Joyner and Blackmon VS Forsyth County NC
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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.
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of December 2009 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of December 2009 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Court Refunds Dec 09
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Discuss and consider approving a $100 memorial tree dedication for Ryleigh Michelle Cummings.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a $100 memorial tree dedication for Ryleigh Michelle Cummings.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for December 2009.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for December 2009.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Treasurers Report December 2009
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Consider approving the 2009 Racial Profiling Report for the Sheriff's Office as required by the Criminal Code of Procedure.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the 2009 Racial Profiling Report for the Sheriff's Office as required by the Criminal Code of Procedure.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Racial Profiling Report-2009
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Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to other County departments and/or to auction/donation/destruction. (Complete list filed with official minutes)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to other County departments and/or to auction/donation/destruction.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Asset Transfers
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning appointing Dr. Chip Riggins, Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) Executive Director/Health Authority to the Health Benefits Committee.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To appoint Dr. Chip Riggins, Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) Executive Director/Health Authority to the Health Benefits Committee.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider reappointing Alan Forster and Jason Yelverton to the board of ESD #9 for two year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2010.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve reappointing Alan Forster and Jason Yelverton to the board of ESD #9 for two year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2010.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Alan Forster
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Jason Yelverton
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Consider approving Deputy R. Coffman for Constable Pct. #1.
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This item was moved to the Regular Session.
Robert Woodring Chief Deputy Constable Pct 1 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 approve Deputy Rick Coffman for Constable Pct. #1.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Presentation from TXDOT Traffic Safety Specialist Sharon Little to Constable Ruble with an Incentive Award for the Impaired Driver Mobilization program that the Constable's office participated in Labor Day of 2009.
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The following addressed the Court:
Bill Schwettmann from TMPA (Texas Municipal Police Association)
Constable Precinct 4 Marty Ruble |
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Hear and take appropriate action on a resolution honoring the Boy Scouts of America in observance of their 100th Anniversary.
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The following addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Parks & Recreation Jim Rodgers
Rick White of Boy Scout Troop 151
Jim Clarno of Round Rock |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a resolution honoring the Boy Scouts of America in observance of their 100th Anniversary.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Hear presentation and update on Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation.
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Greg Boatright President of Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation and Jim Shaw Executive Director of Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation addressed the Court. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Richard Charles Schmickrath and Carol Jean Schmickrath for right-of-way needed on CR 104. (P4)
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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 a real estate contract with Richard Charles Schmickrath and Carol Jean Schmickrath for right-of-way needed on CR 104. (P4)
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Schimickrath Real Estate Contract - CR 104
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use agreement with Mark A. Shelton and Jamie L. Shelton regarding right-of-way on SH 195. (P58)
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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 a Possession and Use agreement with Mark A. Shelton and Jamie L. Shelton regarding right-of-way on SH 195. (P58)
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Shelton Possession and Use Agreement - SH 195
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Discuss and take action regarding the Jester Williamson County Annex and the Public Safety Building in Round Rock and other matters related thereto.
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take action on financial contribution to Clean Air Force of Central Texas for FY 2010.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a financial contribution of $20,000 to Clean Air Force of Central Texas for FY 2010.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Invoice
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Consider the approval of the WebEOC Managed Hosting Master Services agreement between ESI and Williamson County.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the Web Based Emergency Operations Center (WebEOC) Managed Hosting Master Services agreement between ESI and Williamson County.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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WebEOC Managed Hosting Master Service Agreement
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Consider awarding alternate bids received for Bid #09WC722A, RM 2338 Phase 2, Ronald Reagan Blvd to FM 3405, to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications- Joe Bland Construction, L.P.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To award Bid #09WC722A for RM 2338 Phase 2, Ronald Reagan Blvd to FM 3405 to Joe Bland Construction, L.P.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Recommendation and Bid Analysis
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Consider authorizing the trade-in of used HVAC chiller at the Cedar Park Annex. |
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This item was moved to the Consent Agenda. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the trade-in of used HVAC chiller at the Cedar Park Annex.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:23 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010. |
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Proposed or potential purchase of lease of property by the County:
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for RM 2338 Phase II.
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 south of Bell County Line to IH 35.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 183 Extension from 1,000 feet south of San Gabriel to 1,000 feet north of SH 29.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for CR 104 project.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from east of Hutto to CR 402.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 5A from east of Taylor to Thrall.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 175 from the intersection at CR 177 to RM 2243.
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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. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.)
1) Proposed or potential purchase or lease of property by the County
• Possible purchase of property for County facility or facilities location
2) Proposed or potential purchase, lease or exchange of County-owned property
• Possible sale of County real property
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:06 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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No comments from Commissioners. |