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The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items: |
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Review and approval of 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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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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Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
( Items 5 – 23 )
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Department 451/JP #1 Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the budget office. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP3 Click to View |
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Discuss and approve correcting the minutes for Agenda Item #31 from August 31, 2010, to record the correct number of decimal places on the tax rate of .289999 from the original minutes. Click to View |
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace, Pct. #4, January, 2011, monthly report in compliance with code of criminal procedure 103.005(b) Click to View |
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Discuss and considering approving a $100 memorial tree dedication for Dick Finnegan. Click to View |
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Consider approving property tax collections for the month of January 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of January 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, or destruction. Click to View |
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Submission of yearly racial profiling stats as required by law. Click to View |
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Discuss and take action on the Red Poppy Ride to take place on April 16, 2011. Click to View |
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Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court the 2010 Certification of Compliance for County Investment Officer Vivian L. Wood, CIO, Treasurer. Click to View |
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Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court the 2010 Certification of Compliance for County Investment Officer Kathy Kohutek, First Assistant Treasurer. Click to View |
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Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for January 2011. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for Fox Den Addition #3, Pct. 3.
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Discuss and consider variance to 25' building setback line for proposed Lot 5 of Fox Den Addition #3. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider preliminary approval of Teravista, Section 19, Pct. 4.
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Discuss and License Agreement with Grand Republic Construction Fabrication, Inc., Pct. 3.
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Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for Durham Park, Sec 4, Blk A, replat of Lot 7, Pct. 2.
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Williamson County Emergency Medical Services Best Practices in EMS presentation. Click to View |
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Hear update on Local Initiative Project activities under the counterfeit inspection certificate program. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Consider authorizing 2006 Road Bond transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to move $3,000,000.00 from non-departmental (P156) to SH 195 (P149). Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Larry Martin Gordon, Jr., Lauren Gordon, Larry Martin Gordon, Sr., and Judi M. Gordon for right-of-way needed on Chandler Road, Section IIIA. (P13) Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with JYKM Liberty Hill, L.L.C. for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (P124B) Click to View |
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Consider authorizing Commissioner Covey to execute a letter to the City of Georgetown requesting an extension of the Shell Road PID assessment lien for two years for Campbell-Georgetown, Ltd tract.
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of Tiemann, Shahady & Hamala, P.C. to represent Williamson County in relation to Williamson County Floodplain matters; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personnel or professional services. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding revisions to the Williamson County Employee Policy Manual on page 72 – 73 and pages 90 – 91. These revisions concern Bad Weather Leave / EOC Activation Leave Policy. Click to View |
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Consider Approving the Agreement Extension Addendum with Texas Health Institute. Click to View |
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Consider for concurrence with Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) board on Work Authorization (WA) for edcuational activities under the Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP). Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concurring with proposal from the Clean Air Coalition (CAC) on implementation under ozone standards. Click to View |
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Discuss and take apprpriate action on Determination Letter for mitigation under the County's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for Ronald Ragan Boulevard, Phase IV, from near intersection with SH 195 to near intersection with IH-35. Click to View |
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Consider and take appropriate action on a resolution regarding the Low Income Vehicle Repair, Retrofit and Accelerated Retirement Program and Local Initiative Projects. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the Burn Ban. |
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Discuss and take possilbe action regarding Texas legislative issues and bills that relate to county business. |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of March 29, 2011 at 1:30pm in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the Regional Park Headquarters project, Bid # 11WC907. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of March 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Asphalt Mixes, Asphalt Cement and Cut Back, Asphalt Emulsions. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on an amendment to a lease between Carquest and Williamson County regarding the property located at 909 Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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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 SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35.
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 Safety Improvement project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pearson and Neenah.
i) Discuss proposed Northwoods Road District.
j) Discuss conveyance of University Boulevard right-of-way.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from East of Hutto to CR 402.
l) Discuss proposed realignment project along FM 1660.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pond Springs Road.
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Chandler III A.
o) 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.
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Cause No. 10-1166-C277; GTE Southwest Incorporated d/b/a Verizon Southwest vs. Williamson County, in the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District. Click to View |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
e) Cause No. 1:10-cv-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Cause No. 1:10-cv-905; Kimberly Lee & Sharon McGuyer v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Employment related matters.
h) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
e) Cause No. 1:10-cv-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Cause No. 1:10-cv-905; Kimberly Lee & Sharon McGuyer v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Employment related matters.
h) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Capital Projects/Financing Workshop. Click to View |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2011 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |