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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the Special Session of Commissioners' Court on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, the Regular Session of Commissioners' Court on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, and the Special Session of Commissioners' Court on Monday, February 10, 2014.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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01.29.2014 CC SS URS Minutes
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02.04.2014 CC Minutes
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02.10.2014 CC SS URS 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.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of invoices for The Gabriels Funeral Chapel (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,202,379.27 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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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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02.11.2014 Funding Report
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02.11.2014 Quick Check Report
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02.11.2014 Quick Check Report
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court. |
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes 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 – 8 ) |
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Discuss and consider a line item transfer for the County Auditor's Office.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 line item transfer for the County Auditor'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 JP#3.
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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 line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving the County Attorney's office Racial Profiling report for 2013.
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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 the County Attorney's office Racial Profiling report for 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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2013 racial profile report
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Consider authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
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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 Forms
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on holding court on March 11th, 2014. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To cancel Commissioners' Court on Tuesday, March 11, 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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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 consider approving Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for the US 183 at FM 1869 intersection improvements project in Williamson County.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for the U.S. Highway 183 at Farm-to-Market 1869 intersection improvements project in 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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US 183 at FM 1869 Advance Funding Agreement
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Discuss and consider authorizing for signature the Williamson County Resolution for the US 183 at FM 1869 intersection improvements project Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Resolution for the U.S. Highway 183 at Farm-to-Market 1869 intersection improvements project Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
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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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Advance Funding Agreement Resolution for US 183 at FM 1869
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Authorize transfer request on the 2013 Cash Ending Reduction Plan in the amount of $18,583.70 for Data Communications Equipment PCT 4 Hutto Annex from closed project amounts. The closed projects are Museum Roof $12,873.20 and Jail Cell Doors $5,710.50.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 transfer request on the 2013 Cash Ending Reduction Plan for Data Communications Equipment Precinct #4 Hutto Annex in the amount of $18,583.70; from Museum Roof closed account balance in the amount of $12.873.20 and Jail Cell Doors closed account balance in the amount of $5,710.50.
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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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Authorize transfer item request for 2014 Cash Ending Reduction Plan in the amount of $90,000.00 from Juvenile Justice Center replace pod floors under facility enhancements to Jail Generator replacement.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 transfer item request for 2014 Cash Ending Reduction Plan in the amount of $90,000.00 from Juvenile Justice Center to replace pod floors under facility enhancements to Jail Generator replacement.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a Right of Entry Agreement with Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership for ROW needed on CR 170. (PARCEL 18)
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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 Right of Entry Agreement with Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road 170 (Parcel 18).
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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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Sovran Right of Entry Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Erik Winkelmann for ROW needed on Hwy 79 Section 3. (PARCEL 42)
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Erik Winkelmann for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on Highway 79 Section 3 (Parcel 42).
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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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Winkelmann Real Estate Contract for US 79 Right of Way
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Discuss and take appropriate on appointing R. Keith Odom, Jr. to the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Regional Water Authority to serve a three year term commencing on February 11, 2014 in accordance with Special District Local Laws Code Section 8364.051.
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Appointee R. Keith Odom, Jr. 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 appoint R. Keith Odom, Jr. to the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Regional Water Authority to serve a three-year term commencing on February 11, 2014 in accordance with Special District Local Laws Code Section 8364.051.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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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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Keith Odom Resume
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Discuss and take appropriate action on extending Landy Warren's one year appointment to the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Regional Water Authority to a three year term commencing on February 11, 2014 in accordance with Special District Local Laws Code Section 8364.051.
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Appointee Landy Warren 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 extend Landy Warren's one-year appointment to the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Regional Water Authority to a three-year term commencing on February 11, 2014 in accordance with Special District Local Laws Code Section 8364.051.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consideration and action with respect to "Order Authorizing the Issuance of one or more series of Williamson County, Texas Unlimited Tax Road Bonds; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, an Official Statement and Other Related Agreements; Establishing the Procedures for Selling and Delivering the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Bonds."
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Financial Advisor Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance and Bond Counsel Carol Polumbo of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton 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 County Judge to execute the Order Authorizing the Issuance of one or more series of Williamson County, Texas Unlimited Tax Road Bonds; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, an Official Statement and Other Related Agreements; Establishing the Procedures for Selling and Delivering the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Bonds.
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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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Roads Order
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Consideration and action with respect to "Order Authorizing the Issuance of One or more series of Williamson County, Texas Limited Tax Park Bonds; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, an Official Statement and Other Related Agreements; Establishing the Procedures for Selling and Delivering the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Bonds."
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Financial Advisor Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance and Bond Counsel Carol Polumbo of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton 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 County Judge to execute the Order Authorizing the Issuance of One or more series of Williamson County, Texas Limited Tax Park Bonds; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, an Official Statement and Other Related Agreements; Establishing the Procedures for Selling and Delivering the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Bonds.
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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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Parks Order
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Consideration and action with respect to "Order Authorizing the Issuance of one or more series of Williamson County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, an Official Statement, an Escrow Agreement and Other Related Agreements; Establishing the Procedures for Selling and Delivering One or More Series of the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Bonds."
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Financial Advisor Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance and Bond Counsel Carol Polumbo of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton 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 County Judge to execute the Order Authorizing the Issuance of one or more series of Williamson County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, an Official Statement, an Escrow Agreement and Other Related Agreements; Establishing the Procedures for Selling and Delivering One or More Series of the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Bonds.
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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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Refunding Order
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Discuss and take appropriate action to sell the Sun Life Financial Stocks and place the revenue into the Williamson County Self-funded Health Plan Reserve Fund.
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Benefits Administrator Shelley Loughrey and County Treasurer Vivian Wood 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 sell the Sun Life Financial Stocks and place the revenue into the Williamson County Self-Funded Health Plan Reserve Fund.
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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 the Precinct 4 Constable 2013 Racial Profiling Report.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Constable Precinct #4 2013 Racial Profiling Report as required by the Criminal Code of Procedure Articles 2.133 and 2.134.
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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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2013 Racial Profiling Report
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2013 Racial Profiling Report
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Letter of Support for the Williamson County United Way for the Community Transportation Initiative Study grant application.
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Chief Professional Officer LeAnn Powers at United Way of Williamson County and Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Letter of Support for the Williamson County United Way for the Community Transportation Initiative Study grant application.
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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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United Way Grant Application Letter of Support
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Discuss and consider approving a resolution in support of applying for a grant through the Texas Historical Commissions Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program Round VIII Grant program.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To approve a resolution in support of applying for a grant through the Texas Historical Commissions Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program Round VIII Grant program checking the box for 25 year extension of oversight by the Texas Historic Commission if the Court accepts the grant.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Texas Historical Commission Courthouse Preservation Program Grant Resolution
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Discuss and consider authorization of revised agreement with Election Systems & Software, LLC, for Post Warranty Hardware and Software Maintenance and Support Services. Take any necessary action, including but not limited to, on-going grant of exemption from competitive bid/proposal requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(7) for sole source based on patents, copyrights or secret processes.
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Elections Administrator Jason Barnett addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a revised agreement with Election Systems & Software, LLC, for Post Warranty Hardware and Software Maintenance and Support Services and take any necessary action, including but not limited to, on-going grant of exemption from competitive bid/proposal requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(7) for sole source based on patents, copyrights or secret processes.
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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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Election Systems and Software Support Services Agreement
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Consider awarding bids received for Lakeline Blvd. Extension Phase 2, Bid #14IFB00219 to the lowest and best bidder - DNT Construction.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To award bids received for Lakeline Blvd. Extension Phase 2, Bid #14IFB00219 to the lowest and best bidder - DNT Construction.
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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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BakerAicklen Recommendation
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HNTB Recommendation
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HNTB Analysis
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Consider rejecting bids submitted for IFB #14IFB00210 Asphalt, Emulsions for Road & Bridge Division.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To reject bids submitted for IFB #14IFB00210 Asphalt, Emulsions for Road & Bridge Division.
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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 advertising and setting date of March 04, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for IFB #14IFB00225 for Asphalt Emulsions for Road and Bridge Division.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of March 04, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for IFB #14IFB00225 for Asphalt Emulsions for Road and Bridge Division.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Asphalt Emulsions bid package
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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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 additional revenues for Park Donations:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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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 additional expenditures for Park Donations:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:59 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014. |
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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 CR 170.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Hwy 79 Section 3.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for CR 158.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 Seward Junction Loop project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2.
h) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
i) Discuss flooding issues with property located on Pond Springs Rd.
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Park Blvd.
2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas including Blue Springs Blvd.
b) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
c) Discuss County owned real estate on CR 258
d) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of Guy property
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of 89.476 acres by Georgetown Inner Loop.
f) Discuss proposed sale of 98 acre tract abutting Blue Springs Blvd.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employment related matters.
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:07 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on 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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employment related matters.
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Long commended the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) for their efforts regarding the construction of the light signal at the intersection of 183A and Hero Way which should be completed in four (4) weeks.
Commissioner Covey said that movement was made by Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) regarding the State Highway (SH) 45 South project. She also noted that Interstate Highway (IH) 35 around the Lakeway Overpass will be shut down from Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2014. In addition she stated that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will host a meeting regarding IH 35 at the Georgetown High School Cafeteria on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Judge Gattis expressed his thanks to everyone involved in emergency services for the great job that they do.
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