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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
MARCH 24, 2009

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:35 A.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge  
 
Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1  
 
Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2  
 
Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3  
 
Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4  
 
Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk  
Attendees:
Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Read and approve the minutes of the last meetings.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the minutes of last week's meeting and Monday March 23, 2009 meeting.
 
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:
  03.17.2009 CC Minutes
  3.23.2009 Long Range Planning Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
 

No action was taken.

             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, and Wire Transfers submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna McKitrick addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $5,115,468.91 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County budget.

 
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
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  The following citizens of Liberty Hill addressed the Court:
Suzy Bates
Pat Patterson
Gary Spivey
Jim Dillon
             
CONSENT AGENDA

The Consent Agenda includes routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the Court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
(Items 5 - 14)
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental:
From 0100-0409-004100 Professional Svcs $2,018.00  
To 0100-0409-003010 Computer Equipment<$5000 $2,018.00
 
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 ITS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for ITS:
From 0100-0503-005741 Computer Software > $5000 $1,000.00  
From 0100-0503-003101 Ed. Aids/Materials/Training Supplies $500.00  
To 0100-0503-003005 Office Furniture < $5000 $1,500.00
 
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 the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
From 0100-0560-003008 Law Enforcement Equipment<$5000 $600.00  
To 0100-0560-004543 Repairs to Equipment $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. Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of February 2009 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of February 2009 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 Feb 09
 
             
9. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of February 2009 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of February 2009 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:
  020109-022809 GWI-RFM
 
             
10. Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners' Court the 2008 Certification of Compliance for County Investment Officer and Treasurer, Vivian L. Wood and Kathy Kohutek, First Assistant Treasurer.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners' Court the 2008 Certification of Compliance for County Investment Officer Vivian L. Wood, CIO and Kathy Kohutek, First Assistant Treasurer.
 
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:
  Training Certificates
 
             
11. Accept and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners' Court the January 2009 Investment Report approved by the Williamson County Investment Committee on February 26, 2009.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To accept and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners' Court the January 2009 Investment Report approved by the Williamson County Investment Committee on February 26, 2009.
 
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:
  Investment Committee
 
             
12. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for February 2009.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for February 2009.
 
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:
  February 2009 Treasurers Report
 
             
13. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to county departments and/or auction/donation/destruction.  (Complete list filed with official minutes)

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to county departments and/or auction/donation/destruction.
 
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 Transfer
 
             
14. Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of the final plat of The Estates at Star Ranch - Pct. #4
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the final plat of The Estates at Star Ranch - Pct. #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:
  Estates at Star Ranch
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
15. Consider approving proclamation for Williamson County Child Fatality Review Team and Williamson County & Cities Health District and Central Texas Water Safety Coalition proclaiming April 1, 2009 as April Pools Day in Williamson County.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve proclamation for Williamson County Child Fatality Review Team and Williamson County & Cities Health District and Central Texas Water Safety Coalition proclaiming April 1, 2009 as April Pools Day in Williamson County.
 
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:
  April Pools Day Proclamation
 
             
16. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.
             
17. Hear briefing on how Long Range Transportation Plan open houses will be run.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies and Jed Buie, President of Martin & Salinas Public Affairs Inc. addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  Williamson County Transportation Plan Update
 
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an increase in the hourly billing rate for Prime Strategies, Inc. employees.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an increase in the hourly billing rate for Prime Strategies, Inc. employees.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Prime Strategies Rate Increase
 
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action on allowing the residents of Country View Estates to amend the subdivision's plat to allow the conversion of Will Smith Drive and Will Smith Circle, which were dedicated in the original plat but never accepted as public roads, into private easements that will be owned and maintained in perpetuity by the Homeowner's Association, and disclaiming any right, title, or interest that the County might have in ever adding these private roads to the County Road System.
  No action was taken.
  Attachments:
  Owners Resolution
 
             
20. Discuss and take appropriate action on changing name of East Bowman Rd. to Tiger Trail beginning at the end of the Round Rock city limits and ending at North A.W. Grimes Blvd.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve changing the name of East Bowman Rd. to Tiger Trail beginning at the end of the Round Rock city limits and ending at North A.W. Grimes Blvd.
 
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
             
21. Discuss and take action on SH 29 Safety Improvement Study.
  Emergency Medical Services Operations Manager Kenny Schnell and Project Manager for Chiang, Patel and Yerby, Justin Word, addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve and accept SH 29 Safety Improvement Study.
 
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:
  SH 29 Safety Improvements Study
 
             
22. Consider authorizing project budget transfer request of 2001 road monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Manager: $5,700,000.00 from P13 (Ronald Reagan Boulevard) to P196 (Ronald Reagan Boulevard Phase IV).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize a project budget transfer request of 2001 road monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Manager: $5,700,000.00 from P13 (Ronald Reagan Boulevard) to P196 (Ronald Reagan Boulevard Phase IV).
 
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
             
23. Consider authorizing project budget transfer per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: $1,878,710.50 ($769,732.47 2001 Road Bond) and $1,108,978.03 (2000 CO) from P06 Chandler Road to P175 Chandler Road Phase 3A/B then close out P06.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize a project budget transfer per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: $1,878,710.50 ($769,732.47 2001 Road Bond) and $1,108,978.03 (2000 CO) from P06 Chandler Road to P175 Chandler Road Phase 3A/B then close out P06.
 
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
             
24. Consider retiring K-9 Duco and selling him to handler, Deputy John Richter.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve retiring K-9 Duco and selling him to handler, Deputy John Richter.
 
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. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding current pending legislation.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize County Judge to send a letter of support to Senator Ogden for SB 855 - Local Option Transportation Tax, provided that the revenue collected remains in Williamson County.
 
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. Discuss and take appropriate action on retaining attorney Charles Frigerio to assist the County Attorney's Office during an employment transition.
  County Sheriff James R. Wilson and General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve retaining attorney Charles Frigerio to assist the County Attorney's Office for the length of time necessary to finish a Use of Force civil case going to trial in May.
 
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 authorizing advertising and setting date of Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for lease of Belford Square property at 308-B West 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas (Proposal# 09WCP816).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for lease of Belford Square property at 308-B West 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas (Proposal# 09WCP816).
 
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 authorizing advertising and setting date of Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for lease agricultural land located east of Georgetown, Texas (Proposal# 09WCP815).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for lease agricultural land located east of Georgetown, Texas (Proposal# 09WCP815).
 
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. Consider rejecting proposals received March 17, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. for the Williamson County Precinct #1 Annex Project.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve rejecting proposals received March 17, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. for the Williamson County Precinct #1 Annex Project.
 
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
             
30. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Chasco Constructors, 2801 Old Settlers Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665, to receive proposals from trade contractors and subcontractors, for provision of all labor, material and equipment and for the performance of all major elements of the work required for the Williamson County Precinct #1 Annex (Round Rock Annex) Project.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
31. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of May 1, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for various Health Related Services. (Complete schedule attached.)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of May 1, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for various Health Related 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:
  Backup Agenda item RFP Health Related Services
 
             
32. Consider rejecting proposals received for Health Related Services - Short Term Disability Benefits for Williamson County.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve rejecting proposals received for Health Related Services - Short Term Disability Benefits for Williamson County.
 
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
             
33. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge revenues for JP #1.
  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 revenues for JP #1:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-362021 Court Transaction Fees $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
             
34. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge expenditures for JP #1.
  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 expenditures for JP #1:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0451-004218 Charge Card Services $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
             
35. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Emergency Services Department.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Services Department:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
From 0100-0583-001100 Salary $19,396.00  
From 0100-0583-002010 FICA $1,483.80  
From 0100-0583-002020 Retirement $2,114.17  
From 0100-0583-002030 Insurance $2,769.00  
From 0100-0583-002050 Worker's Comp $100.00  
From 0100-0583-003010 Computer Equip <$5,000 $3,960.00  
From 0100-0583-003301 Gasoline, Oil $750.00  
From 0100-0583-004999 Miscellaneous $350.00  
From 0100-0583-004209 Cell Phone/Pager $842.00  
To 0100-0583-000340 Xfr to Tobacco Fund $31,764.97
 
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
             
36. 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 Tobacco Fund.
  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 Tobacco Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0340-0000-380100 Xfr from General Fund $31,764.97
 
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
             
37. 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 Tobacco Fund.
  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 Tobacco Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0340-0341-001100 Full-time Salary $19,396.00  
  0340-0341-002010 FICA $1,483.80  
  0340-0341-002020 Retirement $2,114.17  
  0340-0341-002030 Insurance $2,769.00  
  0340-0341-002050 Worker's Comp $100.00  
  0340-0341-003010 Computer Equip <$5,000 $3,960.00  
  0340-0341-003301 Gasoline, Oil $750.00  
  0340-0341-003311 Uniforms $350.00  
  0340-0341-004209 Cell Phone/Pager $842.00  

 
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
             
38. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for MOT.
  No action was taken.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:01 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009.
             
39. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
40. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
41. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:29 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009.
             
42. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the purchase of parcel 20E at $20,600 and 11A at $25,400 on RM 2338 for road easment for a waterline. 
 
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. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
44. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
45. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments from the Commissioners.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:39 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 31st day of March, 2009. 

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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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