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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit: |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1
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Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2
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Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3
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Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4
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Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
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Attendees:
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Henry Prejean, Chief Civil Litigator
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Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
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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 last meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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02.23.2010 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
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No action was taken. |
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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.
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Donna Baker Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,867,409.08 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.
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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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.03.02.2010 Funding R eport
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Quick Check Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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The following addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Kurt Johnson Sr. of Austin |
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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 - 11) |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #4
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #4:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig 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 approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney (with change of reversing "To" as acct. 0100-0475-003010 and "From" as acct. 0100-0475-003006 and amount from $4,279.11 to $1,000.00):
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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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Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for January 2010.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for January 2010.
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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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Treasurers Report January 2010
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500 for the month of January 2010 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500 for the month of January 2010 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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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Court Refunds Jan 10
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Consider and discuss appointment of Brian Dirner, Sean Stoudt, Alan Behr, Albert Olguin, and Rick Brann as reserve deputies for Precinct #1 Constable.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the appointment of Brian Dirner, Sean Stoudt, Alan Behr, Albert Olguin, and Rick Brann as reserve deputies for Precinct #1 Constable.
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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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Consideration of denial of approval of preliminary Plan B/Plat B - Green Haven Subdivision.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To deny approval of preliminary Plan B/Plat B - Green Haven Subdivision.
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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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Order Denying Approval of Preliminary Plan B-Green Haven Subdivision
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Consider approving a resolution to proclaim March 2010 as Purchasing Month.
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Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution to proclaim March 2010 as Purchasing Month.
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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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Resolution Purchasing Month
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh reminded the Court of the Road Bond Workshop scheduled on March 11th at 8:30 A.M at Central Maintenance Facility.
No action was taken. |
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Wright for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (P13)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Shell-Hwy 195, LLC, Michael Wright for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (P13)
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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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Shell-Hwy 195 LLC Real Estate Contract - SH 195
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Ruben Vidal and Adelaida Vidal for right-of-way needed on RM 2338. (P14)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Ruben Vidal and Adelaida Vidal for right-of-way needed on RM 2338. (P14)
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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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Vidal Real Estate Contract - RM 2338
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of RM 2338 and take appropriate action. (Stephens)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorize the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of RM 2338. (Stephens)
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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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Stephens Condemnation Resolution - RM 2338 Parcel 17
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of RM 2338 and take appropriate action. (Risley)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorize the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of RM 2338. (Risley)
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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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Risley Condemnation Resolution - RM 2338 Parcel 21
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of RM 2338 and take appropriate action. (Martin)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motioin: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorize the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of RM 2338. (Martin)
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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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Martin Condemnation Resolution - RM 2338 Parcel 23
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Stonewood Enterprises, LTD. for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (Parcels 41 & 57)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Stonewood Enterprises, LTD. for right-of-way needed on SH 195. (Parcels 41 & 57)
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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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Stonewood Enterprises LTD Real Estate Contract - SH 195
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Discuss and take action on property listing agreement with Don Quick & Associates.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a property listing agreement with Don Quick & Associates with the change of striking paragraph 14C - Indemnity of Broker.
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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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Commercial Property Condition Statement
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Reas Estate Listing Agreement
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Discuss and consider approving Pct. #3 Constable's Office reinstating the contract for Accurint Application & Agreement for Law Enforcement Investigation and Research.
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Constable Precinct 3 Bobby Gutierrez addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Pct. #3 Constable's Office reinstating the contract for Accurint Application & Agreement for Law Enforcement Investigation and Research software with LexisNexis Risk & Information Analytics Group Inc.
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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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Accurint Contract for Constable 3
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Consider approving the agreement between Williamson County and M.J. Harden Associates, Inc. to provide photogrammetric services, digital orthophotography.
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Director of GIS/Addressing Richard Semple 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 approve the agreement between Williamson County and M.J. Harden Associates, Inc. to provide photogrammetric services-digital orthophotography.
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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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MJ Harden Associates Inc Contract
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:03 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010. |
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 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 of lease of property by the County:
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for RM 2338 Phase II.
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 south of Bell County Line to IH 35.
c) 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.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from east of Hutto to CR 402.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 5A from east of Taylor to Thrall.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Haybarn Lane.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 313.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway.
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 138.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Lakeline extension.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person).
1) Proposed or potential purchase or lease of property by the County
• Possible purchase of property for County facility or facilities location
2) Proposed or potential purchase, lease or exchange of County-owned property
• Possible sale of County real property
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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).
Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
and/or other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts (discussion and possible action)
a) Voss v. Williamson County
b) Employment related matters
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Consultation with attorney pursuant to Government Code Sec. 551.071 regarding litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:10 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve payment of $3,639 in settlement of property damage and loss claims for the Voss v. Williamson County case and authorize the County Judge to execute settlement documents approved as to form by the County Attorney's Office.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Settlement Memo
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Judge Gattis congratulated the Sheriff's Office for passing the State Jail Standards for the 5th time.
Commissioner Covey commented that the Court will be getting an invitation for a Flag Presentation next Monday at 11:30 A.M. at the south entrance of the Courthouse on the Square. Union State Bank adopted a segment of Fort Hood's 1st Cavalry and will be sponsoring the flag presentation with Congressman Carter in attendance.
Commissioner Long commented that on April 3rd there will be an Active Duty and Vet's Day with A & M Medical School, Camp Mabry and the city of Cedar Park. There will be booths and vendors at the Cedar Park Event Center and the troops will be invited to a Hockey game in the evening. |