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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:42 A.M. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit: |
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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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Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor Commissioners' Court
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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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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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02.01.2011 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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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To note in the minutes off right-of-way work in Precinct #3:
Trimming cedar brush just inside the fence line around the corner of CR 255 and CR 253 on the property of Lee Mordah.
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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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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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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to bills for Gabriels Funeral Chapel. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached) |
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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 payment of bills totaling $3,474,371.22 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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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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02.08.2011 Funding Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments.
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court. |
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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 - 14) |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Clerk's Records Management Fund.
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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 a line item transfer for the District Clerk's Records Management Fund:
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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 JP #4.
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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 a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Facilities.
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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 a line item transfer for Facilities:
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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 approving the investment reports for September, October, November and December 2010 and the Quarter ending September 30, 2010 and the Quarter ending December 31, 2010 which were approved by the investment committee on January 24, 2011.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To accept the investment reports for September, October, November and December 2010 and the Quarter ending September 30, 2010 and the Quarter ending December 31, 2010 which were approved by the investment committee on January 24, 2011.
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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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Investment Meeting January 24 2011
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Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners' Court that David Flores, County Auditor, as a member of the Williamson County Investment Committee, has achieved the requisite ten hours of Public Funds Investment Act training per the requirements of the Williamson County Investment Policy.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners' Court that David Flores, County Auditor, as a member of the Williamson County Investment Committee, has achieved the requisite ten hours of Public Funds Investment Act training per the requirements of the Williamson County Investment Policy.
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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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PFIA Training David Flores
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Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners' Court that Dan Gattis, County Judge, as a member of the Williamson County Investment Committee, has achieved the requisite ten hours of Public Funds Investment Act training per the requirements of the Williamson County Investment Policy.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners' Court that Dan Gattis, County Judge, as a member of the Williamson County Investment Committee, has achieved the requisite ten hours of Public Funds Investment Act training per the requirements of the Williamson County Investment Policy.
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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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PFIA Training Dan Gattis
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Consider approving the Treasurers' Report on the Williamson County Finances for December 2010.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To accept the Treasurers' Report on the Williamson County Finances for December 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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Treasurers Report December 2010
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment and a vehicle through inter-office transfer, auction, and donation.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment and a vehicle through inter-office transfer, auction, and donation.
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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 020811
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Discuss and take action on road closures for Jarrell Rock Solid Spring Festival. This event includes a 5K walk/run, parade and a car & motorcycle show. This has been through the Road Closure Process.
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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 road closures for Jarrell Rock Solid Spring Festival.
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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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As per articles 2.133 and 2.134 of the Code of Criminal Procedure I am attaching a copy of the Precinct 4 Constable's 2010 Racial Profiling report for your approval.
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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 Precinct #4 Constable's 2010 Racial Profiling report.
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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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2010 Racial Profiling Report
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Hear an update on the Public Safety Technology Program.
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Director of GIS/Addressing Richard Semple addressed the Court. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take action on the West Ridgewood road closure for the RM 2338 Pass Through Project construction.
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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 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the West Ridgewood road closure for the RM 2338 Pass Through Project construction.
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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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RM 2338 - Detour Plan
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Special Warranty Deed for 0.481 acres more or less, to the City of Georgetown for $12,500.
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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 authorize the County Judge to execute a Special Warranty Deed for 0.481 acres at Inner Loop and Southwestern Blvd. to the City of Georgetown for $12,500.
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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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City of Georgetown Special Warranty Deed
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with William Slade Sullivan regarding right-of-way on Ronald Reagan Blvd. (P2)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with William Slade Sullivan regarding right-of-way on Ronald Reagan Blvd. (P2)
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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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Sullivan Possession and Use Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding parking facilities for the public and County employees in Georgetown.
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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 authorize Facilities to pave the parking lot on Martin Luther King Blvd. between 7th and 8th streets.
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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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Justice Center and Jail Parking Detail
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Justice Center and Jail Parking
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a determination letter for a 309 acre tract, Testamentary Trust of Marvin August Andres for Richard Lee located at 2501 CR 234, Georgetown.
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Gary Boyd, Director of Environmental Programs for the Parks Department addressed the Court. |
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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 a determination letter for a 309 acre tract located at 2501 CR 234, Georgetown, Testamentary Trust of Marvin August Andres for Richard Lee.
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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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legal description
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easement map
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plat survey of 39.40 acres
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determination letter - Whitis
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deed of conservation easement
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management plan
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the potential substantial amendment to the FY10 Community Development Block Grant action plan to include the funding of the Bagdad Activity Center.
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Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the Court.
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning 2% Medicaid payment rate reduction, as impacts the County Indigent Health Care program.
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Assistant Director Williamson County and Cities Health District Bride Roberts addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To maintain the local indigent health care program payment rates at current levels and not implement the 2% rate decrease for indigent healthcare providers.
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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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Feb 2011 Medicaid Payment Rate Cut
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Consider and take appropriate action on a no cost modification to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement between Williamson County and ICE to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staff at the T. Don Hutto Residential facility to use the fitness area at the 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 approve a no cost modification to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement between Williamson County and ICE to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staff at the T. Don Hutto Residential facility to use the fitness area at the 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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Attachments: |
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ICE Modification
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding salary requests which exceed those authorized by County Policy. |
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This item was moved to Executive Session. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: Commissioner Long moved that the Court authorizes the County Judge to submit the requested payroll action forms for processing for personnel pay changes in the County Attorney’s Office.
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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 take appropriate action on the Burn Ban. |
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Manager Emergency Management Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
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Discuss and take possible action regarding Texas legislative issues and bills that relate to county business. |
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Consider re-awarding the annual contract for backup generator maintenance for the Facilities Maintenance Department to Allegiance Power Systems.
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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 re-awarding the annual contract for backup generator maintenance for the Facilities Maintenance Department to Allegiance Power Systems.
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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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Renewal letter Backup Generator Maintenance
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of March 1, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for food services for the Williamson County Jail.
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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 advertising and set date of March 1, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for food services for the Williamson County Jail.
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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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RFP Food Service for Jail
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Victim's Assistance donations.
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Victim's Assistance donations:
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the use of Victim's Assistance donations.
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the use of Victim's Assistance donations:
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations.
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations:
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations.
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations:
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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 10:37 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011. |
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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.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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.
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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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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:17 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken. |
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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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No action was taken. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |