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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the January 29, 2013 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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01.29.2013 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments 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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,563,076.94 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, and 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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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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Quick Check Report 02-05-2013
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Wire Transfers 02-05-2013
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Funding Report 02.05.2013
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill, David Schumacher of Williamson County, Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown, Ronda McCauley of Georgetown, Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd, and Jeff Keys of Hutto addressed the Court. |
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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 – 10 ) |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Elections.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Elections:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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To discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Sheriff.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
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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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Please consider and approve a Line Item Transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District 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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Please consider and approve a Line Item Transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District 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 consider approving a line item transfer for EMS.
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Director of Emergency Medical Services Kenny Schnell addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
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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 transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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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 Change Form
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action to recognize Suzanne Hays for ten (10) years of dedicated service to Williamson County.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle and Health Resource Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To recognize Suzanne Hays for ten (10) years of dedicated service to Williamson County.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Acknowledge notice of retirement from Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3.
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Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 Steve Benton 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 acknowledge the letter of retirement from Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3 Steve Benton, effective February 28, 2013.
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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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Steve Benton Retirement Letter
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding procedure for appointment of interim Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3.
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Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To accept resumes until the close of Commissioners' Court on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, from registered voters in Williamson County Precinct #3 that are interested in serving as Interim Justice of the Peace for the term ending December 31, 2014.
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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 regarding for FY 2013 Wellness proposal.
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Human Resource Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle, and Director of Workforce Services Crystal Bustillos addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Wellness proposal, Prevention Plan 2013.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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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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Prevention Plan 2013
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court and invited everyone to the Groundbreaking Ceremony for State Highway (SH) 195 - Segment 3 on Monday, February 11, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. on the south side of SH 195 approximately 1.5 miles west of Interstate Highway 35 and to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for U.S. Highway 183-A and San Gabriel Parkway on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. No action was taken on this item. |
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Consider approving Change Order No. 45 in the amount of $25,000.00 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing project in Precinct Two.
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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 Change Order No. 45 in the amount of $25,000.00 for U.S. Highway 183, a Pass Through Financing project in Precinct #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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Change Order 45 for US 183
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Discuss and consider approving HDR Engineering, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for CEI/Observer Services on the IH-35 Northbound Frontage Road Pass-Through project.
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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 HDR Engineering, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for CEI/Observer Services on the Interstate Highway 35 Northbound Frontage Road Pass-Through project.
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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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HDR Engineering PSA for CEI Observer Services IH35 Frontage
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Consider approving the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity" for CR 108, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Four.
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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 "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity" for County Road 108, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #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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TXR150000
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CR 108 Notice of Intent for Stormwater Discharge
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Consider approving the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity" for CR 170, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Four.
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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 "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity" for County Road 170, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #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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TXR150000
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CR 170 Notice of Intent for Stormwater Discharges
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Authorize County Judge to execute a letter to the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Board supporting the application of Hospira, Inc. facility at 2820 Oakmont Road, Round Rock, Texas as a foreign trade zone site.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a letter to the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Board supporting the application of Hospira, Inc. facility at 2820 Oakmont Road, Round Rock, Texas as a foreign trade zone site.
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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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Hospira Foreign Trade Zone Application Letter
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Authorize County Judge to execute a Development Agreement with KB Homes regarding participation in construction of North Lakeline Blvd.
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Attorney Charles Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield 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 authorize the County Judge to execute a Development Agreement with KB Homes regarding participation in construction of North Lakeline Boulevard.
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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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KB Homes Development Agreement for North Lakeline Boulevard
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Discuss and take appropriate action to approve a Resolution of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, Authorizing the County Judge to approve The Issuance of Hospital Revenue Bonds Issued For The Benefit Of Scott and White Memorial Hospital And Scott, Sherwood and Brindley Foundation.
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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 Resolution authorizing the County Judge to approve the issuance of Hospital Revenue Bonds issued for the benefit of Scott and White Memorial Hospital and the Scott, Sherwood and Brindley Foundation.
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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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Approval of Tarrant County Cultural Educaiton Facilities Finance Corporation Hospital Revenue Bonds Series 2013
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Resolution for Hospital Revenue Bonds
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Discuss and take action on the implementation of a burn ban for Williamson County for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge to lift the ban when drought conditions improve or the threat of uncontrolled wildfire has decreased.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on approving a modification to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Williamson County. There is no cost to the County for this modification.
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Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes 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 modification to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Williamson County, at no cost to the County.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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ICE Agreement Modification
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of Allensworth and Porter, L.L.P. to represent Williamson County in relation to legal matters concerning county construction projects or facilities 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 as set forth under Section 262.024 (a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve employment of the law firm of Allensworth and Porter, L.L.P. to represent Williamson County in relation to legal matters concerning county construction projects or facilities 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, as set forth under Section 262.024 (a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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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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Allensworth and Porter Engagement Letter
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Discuss and consider Williamson County's participation in the Texas countywide polling place program (referred to as "Vote Centers").
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Williamson County Elections Administrator Rick Barron, Lubbock County Commissioner Patsy Jones, Lubbock County Elections Administrator Dorothy Kennedy, Chairman of Williamson County Democratic Party Karen Carter, Chairman of Williamson County Republican Party Bill Fairbrother, and Citizen Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
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Consider and take appropriate action on setting a date, time and place for a Public Hearing in order to receive public comment on a Countywide Polling Place program for Williamson County elections and the option to use vote centers in future elections.
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Elections Administrator Rick Barron and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes 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 set Monday, February 11, 2013 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, February 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Courtroom for Public Hearings in order to receive public comment on a Countywide Polling Place program for Williamson County elections and the option to use "Vote Centers" in future elections.
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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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Countywide Polling Precincts
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECESSED AT 11:44 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 11:54 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013.
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Authorize County Judge to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement with the City of Austin regarding the Paulsen claim.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement with the City of Austin regarding the Paulsen claim.
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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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Second Amendment to Pond Springs Agreement
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Consider awarding bids received for County Road 108 (US 79 to north of Limmer Loop) Bid #13IFB00118 to the lowest and best bidder - DNT Construction.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To award Bid #13IFB00118 County Road 108 (U.S. Highway 79 to north of Limmer Loop) to the lowest and best bidder - DNT Construction.
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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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HNTB analysis
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HNTB recomendation
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Engineer recomendation
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Commissioners Court Committee and Board Assignments for 2013.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To ratify the Commissioners' Court Committee and Board Assignments for 2013, with the addition of Commissioner Birkman as the Alternate for the Clean Air Committee.
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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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Commissioners Court Committee and Board Assignments
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:54 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013.
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Discuss and deliberate economic development matters pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), including the following:
a) “Project Library”
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 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 or 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 US 183 Extension from 1,000 feet South of San Gabriel to 1,000 feet North of SH 29.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 projects.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for the Pond Springs Rd. project.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2.
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Neenah Dr.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Pearson Blvd.
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for FM 1460.
o) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas.
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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) Civil Action 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
e) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
g) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
r) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:43 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on economic development matters. |
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No action was taken in this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken in this item. |
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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) Civil Action 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
e) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
g) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
r) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments. |