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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:38 A.M. on TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 22, 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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Black Wehling, 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 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve 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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02.15.2011 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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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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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of invoices for San Gabriel Parkway. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached)
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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 payment of bills totaling $4,654,961.86 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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Addendum
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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02.22.2011 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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The following addressed the Court to recognize Scott Parker, Deputy Director of Emergency Communications for Williamson County EMS:
Executive Director Williamson County and Cities Health District Dr. Chip Riggins
Executive Director Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council Dave Reimer
Director of Risk Management/Safety/Emergency Preparedness at St. David's Georgetown Hospital Ron Weaver
Deputy Director of Emergency Communications for Williamson County EMS Scott Parker
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 - 23 ) |
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Department 451/JP #1.
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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 a line item transfer for Department 451/Justice of the Peace #1 (with change of acct #004999 to 01-0100-0451-004999 and acct. #004621 to 01-0100-0451-004621):
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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 Budget Office.
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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 a line item transfer for the Budget Office:
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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 JP3.
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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 a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace #3:
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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 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.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: to correct the minutes for Agenda Item #31 from August 31, 2010, and to record the correct number of decimal places on the tax rate of .289999 from the original minutes.
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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 Justice of the Peace Pct. #4, January 2011, monthly report in compliance with code of criminal procedure 103.005(b)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To accept Justice of the Peace Pct. #4, January 2011, monthly report in compliance with code of criminal procedure 103.005(b).
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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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February 2011 EOM - JP4
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Discuss and consider approving a $100 memorial tree dedication for Dick Finnegan.
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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 a $100 memorial tree dedication for Dick Finnegan.
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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 property tax collections for the month of January 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 property tax collections for the month of January 2011 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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010111-013111 GWI-RFM
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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.
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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 property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of January 2011 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Court Refunds Jan 11
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, or destruction.
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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 transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, or 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 Transfer Forms
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Submission of yearly racial profiling stats as required by law.
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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 submission of yearly racial profiling stats as required by law.
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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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Memo
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Racial Profiling Stats
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Discuss and take action on the Red Poppy Ride to take place on April 16, 2011.
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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 road closures for Red Poppy Ride, to take place on April 16, 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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Route Map
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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.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To 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.
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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 CIO Certificate for Vivian L Wood
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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.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To 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.
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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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CIO Certificate Kathy Kohutek December 2010
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Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for January 2011.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To accept the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for January 2011.
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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 for January 2011
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Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for Fox Den Addition #3, Pct. 3.
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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 the preliminary plat for Fox Den Addition #3, Pct. 3.
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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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Fox Den Acres Addition 3
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Discuss and consider variance to 25' building setback line for proposed Lot 5 of Fox Den Addition #3.
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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 variance to 25' building setback line for proposed Lot 5 of Fox Den Addition #3.
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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 preliminary approval of Teravista, Section 19, Pct. #4.
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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 preliminary plat of Teravista, Section 19, Pct. #4.
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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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Teravista Sec 19
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Discuss and License Agreement with Grand Republic Construction Fabrication, Inc., Pct. #3.
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No action was taken. |
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Attachments: |
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License Agreement
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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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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve preliminary plat for Durham Park, Sec 4, Blk A, replat of Lot 7, Pct. #2.
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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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Durham Park Sec 4 Blk A Replat Lot 7
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Williamson County Emergency Medical Services Best Practices in EMS presentation.
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The following addressed the Court:
EMS Operations Manager Kenny Schnell
Commander of Clinical Practices Terri King
Medical Director Williamson County EMS Dr. Stephen Benold |
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Hear update on Local Initiative Project activities under the counterfeit inspection certificate program.
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The following addressed the Court:
Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd
Deputy Constable Precinct 2 William Beechinor
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Attachments: |
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Counterfeit Inspection Certificate Program Presentation
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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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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).
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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 2006 Road Bond transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, and to move $3,000,000.00 from non-departmental (P156) to SH 195 (P149).
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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 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)
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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 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)
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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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Gordon Real Estate Contract - Chandler Road
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with JYKM Liberty Hill, L.L.C. for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (P124B)
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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 real estate contract with JYKM Liberty Hill, L.L.C. for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (P124B)
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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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JYKM Liberty Hill LLC Real Estate Contract - SH 195
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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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Attachments: |
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Third Amendment to Development Agreement - Shell Road
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Georgetown Minutes on PID
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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.
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No action was taken.
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Attachments: |
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Engagement Letter - Floodplain Counsel
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding revisions to the Williamson County Employee Policy Manual on pages 72 – 73 and pages 90 – 91. These revisions concern Bad Weather Leave / EOC Activation Leave Policy.
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The following addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Director of EMS Kenny Schnell
No action was taken.
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Attachments: |
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Revisions to Bad Weather - EOC 2.17.11
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Consider approving the Agreement Extension Addendum with Texas Health Institute.
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Director of Mobile Outreach Team Annie Burwell 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 Agreement Extension Addendum with Texas Health Institute.
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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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Texas Health Institute Grant Extension
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Consider for concurrence with Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) board on Work Authorization (WA) for educational activities under the Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP).
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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd 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 concurrence with Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) board on Work Authorization (WA) for educational activities under the Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP).
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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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Work Authorization for WCCF Educational Activities
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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.
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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd 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 letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concurring with proposal from the Clean Air Coalition (CAC) on implementation under ozone standards.
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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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CAPCOP discussion
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Fed Reg Subpart 1 and 2
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Ltr to EPA on implementation standards
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Determination Letter for mitigation under the County's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Phase IV, from near intersection with SH 195 to near intersection with IH-35.
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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd 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 Determination Letter for mitigation under the County's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Phase IV, from near intersection with SH 195 to near intersection with IH-35.
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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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Mitigation Determination Letter - Ronald Reagan Boulevard
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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.
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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court.
No action was taken.
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Wilco inspection report for 2010
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draft resolution on LIRAP
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the Burn Ban. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take possible action regarding Texas legislative issues and bills that relate to county business. |
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No action was taken. |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of March 29, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the Regional Park Headquarters project, Bid # 11WC907.
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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 29, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the Regional Park Headquarters project, Bid # 11WC907.
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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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Project Specifications
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Project Structural Diagrams
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Project Invitation for Bids
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Bid Item Descriptions
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Schedule of Bid Items
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of March 15, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for asphalt mixes, asphalt cement and cut back, and asphalt emulsions.
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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 15, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for asphalt mixes, asphalt cement and cut back and asphalt emulsions.
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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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Asphalt Mixes
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Asphalt Cement and Cut Back
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Asphalt Emulsions
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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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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve 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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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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Carquest Lease
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 11:19 A.M. AND RECONVENED AT 11:32 A.M.
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:31 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 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.
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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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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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) 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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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:15 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 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. |
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Judge Gattis noted that Judge Higginbotham's wife died yesterday morning. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Capital Projects/Financing Workshop.
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The following addressed the Court:
Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance Services
Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
County Auditor David Flores |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the sale of $40,000,000.00 of bonds as soon as market conditions dictate.
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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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Capital Improvement Program Analysis
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General and No-Litigation Certificate
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