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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
 

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:35 A.M. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the Special Session of Commissioners' Court on Friday, February 15, 2013, the Regular Session of Commissioners' Court on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, and the Special Session of Commissioners' Court on Friday, February 22, 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:
  02.15.2013 CC SS Minutes
  02.19.2013 CC Minutes
  02.22.2013 CC SS 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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,479,604.77 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:
  Funding Report 02-26-2013
  Quick Check Report 02-26-2013
  Wire Transfers 02-26-2013
 
             
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 – 9 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving line item transfers for the Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-001101 P/T Salaries 20-30 Hrs/Wk $3,000.00
To 0100-0499-001107 Temp Labor-Seasonal Help $3,000.00
 
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
             
6. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for January 2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for January 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:
  Treasurers Report on the Williamson County Finances Jan 2013
 
             
7. Discuss and consider approving Precinct 1 Constables 2011 Racial profiling report.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Precinct #1 Constable's 2012 Racial Profiling Report; with a correction of the year from 2011 to 2012.
 
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:
  Racial Profiling Report PDF
 
             
8. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of January 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of January 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
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:
  010113-013113 GWI-RFM Graph
  010113-013113 GWI-RFM
 
             
9. Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of January 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of January 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
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:
  Court Refunds Jan 13
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
10. Discuss and approve resolution honoring former County Commissioner Carl Lidell for his 90th birthday.
  Former County Commissioner Precinct #1 Carl Lidell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a resolution honoring former County Commissioner Precinct #1 Carl Lidell for his 90th birthday.
 
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:
  Carl Lidell Resolution
 
             
11. Discuss and take appropriate action on holding Commissioners Court on March 12, 2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To cancel Commissioners' Court on Tuesday, March 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
             
12. 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.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
13. 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.
  Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to sign a Burn Ban Order that prohibits outdoor burning for thirty (30) days and, if the County Judge determines that the circumstances present in the unincorporated areas of Williamson County no longer create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning, the County Judge is further authorized to terminate the Burn Ban prior to the expiration of said thirty (30) days.
 
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
             
14. 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.
             
15. 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.
             
16. Discuss and consider approving Terracon Consultants, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for geotechnical engineering and construction materials services as requested.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Terracon Consultants, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for geotechnical engineering and construction materials services as requested.
 
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:
  Terracon Consultants PSA for Geotechnical Engineering
 
             
17. Consider approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $13,145.00 for CR 138, a Road Bond project in Precinct Four.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $13,145.00 for County Road 138, 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 1 for CR 138
 
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding ESO Payments for year 2013.
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and Peggy Vasquez, Executive Assistant to the County Judge, addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding RFP process for public involvement firm.
 

This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken.
             
20. Discuss and take appropriate action on an Advance Funding Agreement between Williamson County, the City of Round Rock and TXDOT for a CAD incident data sharing project.
  Director of GIS/Addressing Richard Semple, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve an Advance Funding Agreement between Williamson County, the City of Round Rock, and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) incident data sharing project; with all subsequent contracts to come before the Court.
 
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:
  TXDOT CAD Advance Funding Agreement
 
             
21. Discuss and consider approving a master agreement with Kronos for the purchase of software, hardware and professional educational services.
  Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a master agreement with Kronos for the purchase of software, hardware, and professional educational 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:
  Kronos Software License and Agreement
 
             
22. 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.
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action on 83rd Legislature and related bills and areas of interest.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
24. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the County Wide Records Management Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the County Wide Records Management Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0390-0390-004550 County Wide Rec Mgmt/Imaging $41,456.00
 
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
             
25. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the HazMat department.
  Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Manager Marty Herrin addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the HazMat department:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-342801 HazMat Training Fees $16,800.00
 
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
             
26. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the HazMat department.
  Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Manager Marty Herrin addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the HazMat department:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0542-004228 HazMat Training Program $16,800.00
 
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
             
27. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for February 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for February 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-341220 Vol Duty Revenue, SO $15,854.09
  0100-0000-341240 Ex Duty Revenue, SO $34,721.30
  0100-0000-341221 Revenue, Const 1 $  2,211.94
  0100-0000-341222 Revenue, Const 2 $  1,915.88
  0100-0000-341223 Revenue, Const 3 $  9,023.27
  0100-0000-341224 Revenue, Const 4 $     656.75
  0100-0000-341226 Revenue, Juv $     709.70
 
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
             
28. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for February 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for February 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0551-001117 Payroll, Const 1 $  1,000.00
  0100-0551-001118 Payroll, Const 1 $     875.00
  0100-0551-002010 FICA, Const 1 $     143.44
  0100-0551-002020 Retirement, Const 1 $       99.75
  0100-0551-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 1 $       93.75
  0100-0552-001118 Payroll, Const 2 $  1,544.44
  0100-0552-002010 FICA, Const 2 $     118.15
  0100-0552-002020 Retirement, Const 2 $     176.07
  0100-0552-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 2 $       77.22
  0100-0553-001117 Payroll, Const 3 $  8,010.00
  0100-0553-002010 FICA, Const 3 $     612.77
  0100-0553-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 3 $     400.50
  0100-0554-001117 Payroll, Const 4 $     583.00
  0100-0554-002010 FICA, Const 4 $       44.60
  0100-0554-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 4 $       29.15
  0100-0560-001117 Vol Duty, SO $12,151.78
  0100-0560-001118 Extra Duty, SO $27,989.76
  0100-0560-002010 FICA, SO $  3,070.83
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement, SO $  3,190.83
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp, SO $  2,007.08
  0100-0570-001117 Payroll, Jail $  1,921.98
  0100-0570-002010 FICA, Jail $     147.03
  0100-0570-002050 Worker's Comp, Jail $       96.10
  0100-0576-001117 Payroll, Juv $     630.00
  0100-0576-002010 FICA, Juv $       48.20
  0100-0576-002050 Worker's Comp, Juv $       31.50
 
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
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:45 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013.
             
29. 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.
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.
             
30. 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.
             
31. Deliberate the evaluation and/or duties of the Legal Advisor to the Williamson County Commissioners Court, Hal C. Hawes (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:08 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013.
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
33. 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.
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the evaluation and/or duties of the Legal Advisor to the Williamson County Commissioners Court, Hal C. Hawes.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
35. Comments from Commissioners.
  Commissioner Birkman announced that Bill Gravell, Jr. will be sworn into office as Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 in a private ceremony on Friday, March 1, 2013; with a public ceremony and reception on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the 425th District Courtroom in the Williamson County Justice Center.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT  1:08 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 5th day of March 2013.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy

    

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