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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 2013


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the Public Hearing for the Countywide Polling Place Program on Monday, February 11, 2013 and the Regular Session of the Commissioners' Court on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  02.11.2013 CC Public Hearing
  02.12.2013 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
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.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.

Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice for San Gabriel Parkway (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $52,447,947.66 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.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
  Funding Report 02-19-2013
  Quick Check Report 02-19-2013
  Wire Transfers 02-19-2013
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.

             
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 – 18 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Infrastructure Department.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Infrastructure Department:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $1,200.00
To 0100-0215-004541 Infrastructure/Vehicle Rep/Mai $1,200.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0545-0545-003670 Use of Donations $63,000.00
To 0545-0545-000777 Transfer to Projects $63,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Fleet Maintenance.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Fleet Maintenance:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
To 0882-0882-002010 Fleet/FICA $  46.00
To 0882-0882-002020 Fleet/Retirement $  74.00
From 0882-0882-003524 Fleet/Sublets $720.00
To 0882-0882-001109 Fleet/Cell Phone Stipend $600.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0475-004902 Co Atty Leg Supp $428.44
To 0100-0475-003002 Veh Equipment <$5000 $428.44
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
9. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for County Attorney's Office. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0475-004902 Co Atty Leg Supp $1,644.90
To 0100-0475-003311 Uniforms $1,644.90
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
10. Discuss and take appropriate action to consider approving a line item transfer for the Human Resources Department.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Human Resources Department:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0402-001100 F/T Salaries $4,500.00
To 0100-0402-001107 Temp Labor - Seasonal Help $4,500.00
From 0100-0402-004705 Pre-Employment Screening $   200.00
To 0100-0402-002080 Random Drug Testing $   200.00
From 0100-0402-003010 Computer Equipment < $5000 $   106.96
From 0100-0402-004999 Miscellaneous $   250.00
To 0100-0402-003011 Computer Software < $5000 $   356.96
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
11. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Division:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-003550 Asphalt $ 350,000.00
To 0200-0210-000777 Transfer To Capital Projects $ 350,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
12. Consider approving Justice of the Peace 4, January 2013 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4, January 2013 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  JP4 January 2013 EOM
 
             
13. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Form
 
             
14. Acknowledge report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 8 in the amount of $1208.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge the report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 8 in the amount of $1,208.00.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  P141 Tax Office Bartlett Cocke Change Order 8
 
             
15. Acknowledge report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 9 in the amount of $515.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge the report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 9 in the amount of $515.00.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  P141 Tax Office Bartlett Cocke Change Order 9
 
             
16. Acknowledge report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 10 in the amount of $10,706.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge the report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 10 in the amount of $10,706.00.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  P141 Tax Office Bartlett Cocke Change Order 10
 
             
17. Acknowledge report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 9 in the amount of $7,750.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge the report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 9 in the amount of $7,750.00.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  P136 ESOC Vaughn Change Order 9
 
             
18. Acknowledge report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 10 in the amount of $1,388.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge the report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 10 in the amount of $1,388.00.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  P136 ESOC Vaughn Change Order 10
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding appointment of Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 for the remainder of the term ending on December 31, 2014 which has been vacated by retiring Justice of the Peace Pct. 3.
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To schedule a Special Session of the Commissioners' Court on Friday, February 22, 2013 regarding appointment of Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 for the remainder of the term ending on December 31, 2014 which has been vacated by retiring Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 Steve Benton.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
20. Acknowledge resignation from Constable Pct. 3.
 

Constable Precinct #3 Bobby Gutierrez addressed the Court.

  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To acknowledge the resignation of Bobby Gutierrez as Constable, Precinct #3, effective March 18, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Resignation
 
             
21. Hear the February 2013 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Feb 2013 CSR
 
             
22. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
 

Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.

             
23. Consider approving Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $17,408.50 for Second Street Roadway Improvements, a Road Bond project in Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $17,408.50 for Second Street Roadway Improvements, a Road Bond project in Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 13 For Second Street Roadway Improvements
 
             
24. Consider approving Change Order No. 14 in the amount of $48,644.40 for Second Street Roadway Improvements, a Road Bond project in Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 14 in the amount of $48,644.40 for Second Street Roadway Improvements, a Road Bond project in Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 14 for Second Street Roadway Improvements
 
             
25. Consider approving Change Order No. 15 in the amount of -$1,925.75 for Second Street Roadway Improvements, a Road Bond project in Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 15 in the amount of -$1,925.75 for Second Street Roadway Improvements, a Road Bond project in Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 15 for Second Street Roadway Improvements
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COUNTYWIDE POLLING PLACE PROGRAM AT 10:07 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013.
             
27. 10:00 a.m. Conduct Public Hearing regarding Countywide Polling Place program.
  The following persons addressed the Court:
1. Paulette Taylor of Georgetown
2. William (Bill) Kelberlau of Georgetown
3. Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
4. Jennifer Pollastro of Liberty Hill
5. Dave Heckert of Georgetown
6. Jose Orta representing the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) - District VII and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
7. Chairman of Williamson County Democratic Party Karen Carter
8. Reverend Yvonne Coon representing the First United Methodist Church
9. Elections Administrator Rick Barron
10. Cathy Jaster of Georgetown
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COUNTYWIDE POLLING PLACE PROGRAM AT 10:55 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013.
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Countywide Polling Place program.
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and Elections Administrator Rick Barron addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Elections making application to the Secretary of State regarding Countywide Polling Place Program for the May and November 2013 elections.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  _________________________________________
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To replace Commissioner Morrison with Commissioner Birkman on the Vote Center Committee.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
29. 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 terminate the ban when drought conditions improve or the threat of uncontrolled wildfire has decreased.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
30. Discuss and consider approving Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $26,950.00 for University Blvd., a Road and Bridge Project in Precinct Three.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $26,950.00 for University Boulevard, a Road and Bridge Project in Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 2 for University Boulevard
 
             
31. Consider approving Change Order No. 3 in the amount of -$11,049.58 (cost savings) for University Blvd., a Road and Bridge Project in Precinct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of -$11,049.58 (cost savings) for University Boulevard, a Road and Bridge Project in Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 3 for University Boulevard
 
             
32. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Claim for Actual Moving Expenses with Beck Funeral Home regarding right-of-way on RM 620.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Henderson Claim Form
 
             
33. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a letter agreement with Julius Wolbrueck regarding additional costs associated with the installment of a well as a result of the right of way acquisition on Chandler III. (Parcels 15, 16 & 17)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a letter agreement with Julius Wolbrueck regarding additional costs associated with the installment of a well as a result of the right-of-way acquisition on Chandler III (Parcels 15, 16 & 17).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Wolbrueck Letter Agreement
 
             
34. Authorize the County Judge to execute approval of Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Karankawa Cave mitigation.
  Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute approval of Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Karankawa Cave mitigation.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Declaration of Covenants Conditions and Restrictions
 
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action on authorizing County Judge to execute an amendment to the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an amendment to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Joint Powers Agreement.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  CAMPO Amended Joint Powers Agreement
 
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action on a policy regarding the repair and/or maintenance of sidewalks within the unincorporated areas of Williamson County.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
37. Consider authorizing extension of Belford Square Lease, 308 W 7th St, Suite 101, Georgetown to March 31, 2014 with Bobby R. Davis.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize an extension of Belford Square Lease, 308 West 7th Street, Suite 101, Georgetown to March 31, 2014 with Bobby R. Davis.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Belford Square Lease Extension - Bobby Davis
 
             
38. Consider authorizing extension of Belford Square Lease, 308 W. 7th St, Suite 102, Georgetown to March 31, 2014 with Chris Collins D/B/A Heritage Personnel.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize extension of Belford Square Lease, 308 West 7th Street, Suite 102, Georgetown to March 31, 2014 with Chris Collins D/B/A Heritage Personnel.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Renewal Request Heritage
 
             
39. Consider authorizing extension for property lease at 9769 Hwy 29 West, Georgetown to March 31, 2014 with George Bell.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize extension for property lease at 9769 Highway 29 West, Georgetown to March 31, 2014 with George Bell.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Renewal Request - Bell
 
             
40. Consider authorizing extension of Belford Square Lease, 310 W 7th St, Suite 101, Georgetown to March 31, 2014 with R. Scott Burn d/b/a Reliable Bail Bond.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize extension of Belford Square Lease, 310 West 7th Street, Suite 101, Georgetown to March 31, 2014 with R. Scott Burn d/b/a Reliable Bail Bond.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Belford Square Lease Extension - Reliable Bail Bond
 
             
41. Discuss and consider approving a Commercial Purchase, Lease and Services Agreement with Alarm Security Group LLC (ASG) for security installation at Central Maintenance.
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a Commercial Purchase, Lease and Services Agreement with Alarm Security Group LLC (ASG) for security installation at Central Maintenance.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  ASG Security Agreement
 
             
42. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge the revenues for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge the revenues for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-370500 Miscellaneous Revenue $5,638.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
43. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge the expenditures for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program:
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge the expenditures for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0630-004921 Co Wide Rx Disc Card Program $5,638.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
44. Discuss and take appropriate action on Medicaid 1115 Waiver, including but not limited to Uncompensated Care (UC) and Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) projects and related agreements.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
45. Discuss and take appropriate action on 83rd Legislature and related bills and areas of interest.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
46. To discuss and take action on contract with Texas State Library for microfilm services for the County Clerk office.
  County Clerk Nancy Rister addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a contract with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for microfilm services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Texas State Library Contract
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 11:25 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 11:26 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:26 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013.
             
47. 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 Chandler III.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 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 CR 170.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for the Pond Springs Rd. project.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Neenah Dr.
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Pearson Blvd.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for FM 1460.
n) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
48. 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
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:18 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013.
             
49. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
50. 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
  No action was taken on this item.
             
51. Comments from Commissioners.
 

There were no comments.

             
52. Budget Workshop with Commissioners Court.
 

The following persons addressed the Court:
Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh
Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
County Auditor David Flores
Budget Analyst Rebecca Clemons
County Attorney Doyle (Dee) Hobbs

  Attachments:
  Grant Funding Handout
  Capital Improvements Program
 

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 2:13 P.M ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013.
 

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 26th day of February 2013.


ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk of Commissioners’ Court, Williamson County, Texas

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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