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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:45 A.M. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 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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Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3
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Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4
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Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
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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 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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02.16.2010 CC Minutes
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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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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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Donna Baker Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $42,792,682.31 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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02.23.2010 Funding Report
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Quick Check Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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There were no citizen comments. |
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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.
(Items 5 - 10)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #1.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for URS.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for URS:
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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 and consider approving a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to auction/donation/destruction. (Complete list filed with official minutes)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer 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 3 Valerie Covey
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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 consider preliminary plat approval of Daum Estates, Pct. #4.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve preliminary plat of Daum Estates, Pct. #4.
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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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Daum Estates
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Discuss and consider final plat approval of Randall Subdivision, Pct. #4.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve final plat of Randall Subdivision, Pct. #4.
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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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Randall Subdivision
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh noted that the next Road Bond Work Session will be at 8:30 A.M. on March 11 at the Central Maintenance Facility Conference Room.
No action was taken. |
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Consider and take appropriate action regarding candidate Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Stimulus 2 projects.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh 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 candidate Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Stimulus 2 projects list with the understanding that it is subject to be amended if needed for Airport Road in Georgetown.
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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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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use agreement with Peggy Sue Simpson F/K/A Peggy Sue Brizendine and John Brizendine.
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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 Possession and Use agreement with Peggy Sue Simpson F/K/A Peggy Sue Brizendine and John Brizendine.
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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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Simpson-Brizendine Possession and Use Agreement - SH 195
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Thomas Dean Brizendine and Michelle Brizendine for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (P53)
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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 real estate contract with Thomas Dean Brizendine and Michelle Brizendine for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (P53)
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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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Brizendine Real Estate Contract - SH 195
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Robert Bridges and Sharon F. Bridges for right-of-way needed on CR 138.
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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 real estate contract with Robert Bridges and Sharon F. Bridges for right-of-way needed on CR 138.
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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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Bridges Real Estate Contract - CR 138
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Possession & Use agreement with the Walter and Jane Shepherd Family Trust for right of way needed to construct roadway improvements on CR 313.
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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 Possession & Use agreement with the Walter and Jane Shepherd Family Trust for right of way needed to construct roadway improvements on CR 313.
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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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Shepherd Family Trust Possession and Use Agreement - CR 313
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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 appropriate action on purchase and installation of play equipment in Champion Park.
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Senior Director of Parks & Recreation Jim Rodgers addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the purchase and installation of play equipment in Champion Park.
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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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Install Quote
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T REX quote
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photo
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Discuss and take appropriate action on work authorization request (styled WCCF #2) covering proposal for Georgetown Salamander (Eurycea Naufragia) research for the Williamson County Conservation Foundation.
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Gary Boyd Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a work authorization request (styled WCCF #2) covering proposal for Georgetown Salamander (Eurycea Naufragia) research for the Williamson County Conservation Foundation.
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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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RHCP Salamander proposal
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for technical assistance in preparing written comments for the county in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rules on ground level ozone as published in the Federal Register January 19, 2010.
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Gary Boyd Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for technical assistance in preparing written comments for the county in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rules on ground level ozone as published in the Federal Register January 19, 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Oris Solutions Professional Services Agreement
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Ozone Standard Review Proposal
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Discuss and take action on Block House Creek agreement.
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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 Block House Creek Municipal Utility District agreement for off-duty law enforcement pay.
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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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Blockhouse Creek MUD Agreement
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Consider approving the interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement between Williamson and Hood County.
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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 the interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement between Williamson and Hood County.
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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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Hood County Interlocal Agreement
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of April 13, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for food services for the Williamson County Juvenile Services Facility.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of April 13, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for food services for the Williamson County Juvenile Services Facility.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider awarding proposals received for installation of fiber optic cable to close network loop, proposal # 10WCP901, to the overall best proposal, Titus Systems, LP, with a contract total of $88,529.00.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To award Titus Systems, LP a contract totaling $88,529 for installation of fiber optic cable to close network loop, proposal # 10WCP901.
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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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Titus Systems LP Agreement and Proposal
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of March 17, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for traffic signal maintenance for Williamson County, Bid #10WC807.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize advertising and set a date of March 17, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for traffic signal maintenance for Williamson County, Bid #10WC807.
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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 10:08 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010. |
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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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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 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 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 O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from East of Hutto to CR 402.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 5A from East of Taylor to Thrall.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 175 from the intersection at CR 177 to RM 2243.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Haybarn Lane.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 313.
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 138.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010. |
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Possible purchase or lease of property by the County or sale or lease of county-owned property by the County.
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No action was taken. |
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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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There were no comments. |