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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
MARCH 30, 2010

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:36 A.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2010, 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:
Henry Prejean, Chief Civil Litigator
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 

Motion: To approve the minutes of the last meetings.

 
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:
  03.23.2010 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To note in the minutes off right-of-way work:
Precinct #4: Gina Kutach property CR 479 - Clean culverts crossing the roadway and open outfall ditch on private property.
 
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:
  Off ROW Summary
 
             
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.
 

Donna Baker Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,708,849.16 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:
  Addendum
  03.30.2010 Funding Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  The following addressed the Court:

Charles Gilmore of Cedar Park
Rob Hardy representing the Williamson County Sheriff's Posse
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Leo Wood of Georgetown
             
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 – 10 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Pct. #1 Constable.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Pct. #1 Constable:
From 0100-0551-001100 Full-time Salaries $1,100.00  
To 0100-0551-001107 Temporary Labor $1,100.00
 
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 Information Technology Services.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Information Technology Services:
From 0100-0503-001101 Part-time Salaries 20-30 hrs/wk $265.00  
To 0100-0503-001107 Temporary Labor - Seasonal $265.00
 
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 Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector:
From 0100-0499-004350 Tax Office/Printed Mtls/Binding $1,200.00  
To 0100-0499-003901 Tax Office/Publications/Books/ Periodicals $1,200.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. Consider recognizing and noting in the minutes that Commissioner Ron Morrison successfully completed the 2009 Commissioner Statutory Continuing Education requirement.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To note in the minutes that Commissioner Ron Morrison successfully completed the 2009 Commissioner Statutory Continuing Education requirement.
 
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:
  CE 2009 Certificate
  CE 2009 Transcript
 
             
9. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer between county departments, the sale of a 1989 Gillig Bus to Bastrop County in the amount of $1,500 and the transfer of miscellaneous items including a vehicle to auction/donation/destruction.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer between county departments, the sale of a 1989 Gillig Bus to Bastrop County in the amount of $1,500 and the transfer of miscellaneous items including a vehicle to 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 Transfers
 
             
10. Discuss and consider abandonment of right-of-way of the extension of Meadow Drive, in the North Lake Subdivision, Pct. #3. 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve abandonment of right-of-way of the extension of Meadow Drive, in the North Lake Subdivision, Pct. #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Projects Meadow Drive
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
11. Discuss and take appropriate action on a proclamation declaring April 18-24, 2010 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
  Shelly James and Dean Higginbotham of the Sheriff's Office addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a proclamation declaring April 18-24, 2010 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
 
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:
  National Crime Victims Rights Week Proclamation
 
             
12. Consider approving a proclamation for Williamson County Child Fatality Review Team and Williamson County and Cities Health District proclaiming April 1, 2010 as April Pools Day in Williamson County.
  The following addressed the Court:

Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Judy Hobbs
David Bastis, Epidemiologist for Williamson County & Cities Health District
Jennifer Jackson, Director of Nursing for Williamson County & Cities Health District
Turk Jones of Texas Parks and Wildlife
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a proclamation for Williamson County Child Fatality Review Team and Williamson County and Cities Health District proclaiming April 1, 2010 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
 
             
13. Hear presentation on Department of Energy (DOE) Propane grant.
  The following addressed the Court:

Kathy Grimes, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 
Tucker Perkins, President and COO of CleanFUEL USA
  Attachments:
  Propane Grant Presentation
 
             
14. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
 

No action was taken.

             
15. Discuss and consider approving K Friese & Associates, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the CR 101 (US 79 to Chandler Rd.) Road Bond Project.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To table this item.
 
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:
  CR 101 PSA - K Friese
 
             
16. Discuss and consider approving Bury+Partners, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the CR 119/CR 100 (US 79 to Chandler Rd.) Road Bond Program project.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To table this item.
 
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:
  CR119 - Bury+Partners PSA
 
             
17. Discuss and consider approving HNTB Corporation Supplemental #4 to the on-call project specific Professional Service Agreement (PSA). 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To table this item.
 
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:
  HNTB Supp4 to PSA
  HNTB WA14 for Landfill Rd.-FM1660 intersection improvements
 
             
18. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Rick Risley for right-of-way needed on RM 2338. (P21)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Rick Risley for right-of-way needed on RM 2338. (P21)
 
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:
  Risley Real Estate Contract - RM 2338
 
             
19. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with John D. Austin and Rachel D. Austin for right-of-way needed on US 183. (P2)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with John D. Austin and Rachel D. Austin for right-of-way needed on US 183. (P2)
 
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:
  Austin Real Estate Contract - US183
 
             
20. Consider authorizing 2006 Road Bond transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: transfer $1,800,000 from P175 (Chandler 3A/3B) split evenly in the amount of $900,000.00 to each project P214 (CR 119) and P216 (CR 110).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To table this item.
 
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:
  CR 119 - CR 110 MIKE MEMO
 
             
21. Consider authorizing project transfer request for 2006 Road Bond recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager of the following projects: right of way (P180) transfer $3,280,027.11 to Westinghouse Road (P157) $7,840.35, CR 214 (P169) $86,909.90, SH 195 (P149) $1,588,409.28, SH 29 safety improvements (P217) $1,460,028.33, Williams Drive (P183) $2,000.00, CR 104 Phase II (P210) $68,206.80. and CR 138 (P179) $66,632.45.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize project transfer request for 2006 Road Bond recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager of the following projects: right of way (P180) transfer $3,280,027.11 to Westinghouse Road (P157) $7,840.35, CR 214 (P169) $86,909.90, SH 195 (P149) $1,588,409.28, SH 29 safety improvements (P217) $1,460,028.33, Williams Drive (P183) $2,000.00, CR 104 Phase II (P210) $68,206.80. and CR 138 (P179) $66,632.45.
 
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:
  3-30-10 ROW TRANSFER REQUEST P180
 
             
22. Discuss and take action regarding the Jester Williamson County Annex and the Public Safety Building in Round Rock and other matters related thereto.

  Building Projects Manager Gary Wilson addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
23. Consider amending agreement with Mr. Clifton Kotrla on Agricultural Lease land located east of Jonah (Byers' Tract).
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve amending an agreement with Mr. Clifton Kotrla on Agricultural Lease land located east of Jonah (Byers' Tract).
 
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:
  Amended Agricultural Lease - Kotrla
 
             
24. To discuss and consider approving the JABG grant resolution for the Community Mentoring Program under the Governor's Office/Criminal Justice Division for the Juvenile Services Department. 
  Scott Matthew of Juvenile Services addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) resolution for the Community Mentoring Program under the Governor's Office/Criminal Justice Division for the Juvenile Services Department.
 
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:
  JABG Community Mentoring Program Grant Resolution
 
             
25. Discuss and take appropriate action to award a contract for Health and Welfare Benefits Broker/Consultant Services for Williamson County.
 

Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle and Assistant County Attorney Hal Hawes addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To award a contract for Health and Welfare Benefits Broker/Consultant Services 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
  Attachments:
  Benefits Proposals Comparison
  Smith and Associates Consulting Agreement
  Williamson County Performance Guarantees
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Union Pacific Railroad Company Delaware and Williamson County. Williamson County has requested that the Union Pacific Railroad Company Delaware conduct preliminary engineering services, develop costs estimates and review preliminary layouts in connection with the project, Tradesman Park.
  Assistant County Attorney Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve the Union Pacific Railroad Company Delaware Corporation agreement for preliminary engineering services for the Tradesman Park 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
  Attachments:
  Union Pacific Railroad Tradesman Park Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the destruction/disposal of personal property located at 117 Doak Street in Taylor Texas if said property is unable to be sold by using the competitive bid process or otherwise donate the property to a charitable organization located in Williamson County, as undertaking to sell the property would likely result in no bids or a bid price that is less than the county’s expenses required for the bid process.
  Tommy Coleman, Assistant District Attorney, addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the destruction/disposal of personal property located at 117 Doak Street in Taylor and donate the property to a charitable organization located 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:
  Press Release 117 Doak Street, Taylor, Texas
 
             
28. To select public members for the salary grievance committee, in accordance with Section 152.014-015 of the Local Government Code.
 

No motion was made. Attached is a list of selected names.

  Attachments:
  Members
 
             
29. Request approval for the GIS and 911 Addressing staff to collect a fee from the general public for GIS data, maps and plats. The fee schedule is attached for review and consideration.
  Director of GIS/Addressing Richard Semple addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the GIS and 911 Addressing staff to collect a fee (attached) from the general public for GIS data, maps and 911 Addressing plats.
 
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:
  Charges
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action on Letter Agreement with TexHealth Central Texas, Inc.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To terminate the agreement with TexHealth Central Texas, Inc.
 
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:
  TexHealth Agreement
 
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action on Sub-Recipient Agreement with the Texas Railroad Commission for participation in DOE grant.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the Sub-Recipient Agreement with the Texas Railroad Commission for participation in Department of Energy (DOE) grant.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Texas Propane Fleet Pilot Program Interlocal Agreement
  RR Commission Redlined version
 
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action to amend the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement regarding the composition of the CAMPO Policy Board.
  General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To amend the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Joint Powers Agreement regarding the composition of the CAMPO Policy Board.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement
 
             
33. Discuss and take appropriate action on an interlocal agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 4 for establishing EMS ambulance housing at Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 4.
  Assistant County Attorney Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an interlocal agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 4 for establishing EMS ambulance housing at Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 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:
  ESD 4 Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Housing
 
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action on an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services between Williamson County, Texas and Williamson-Travis Counties Municipal Utility District No. 1. 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services between Williamson County, Texas and Williamson-Travis Counties Municipal Utility District No. 1.
 
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:
  Williamson-Travis Counties MUD No. 1 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
 
             
35. Consider re-awarding existing contract for Food Services for Williamson County Jail with Aramark Corporation for the period of April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To re-award the existing contract for Food Services for Williamson County Jail with Aramark Corporation for the period of April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011.
 
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:
  Sheriff's approval
  Aramark renewal letter
 
             
36. Consider re-awarding existing contract for the coin-less telephone system for the Williamson County Jail to Securus Technologies, Inc. for the period beginning April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To re-award the existing contract for the coin-less telephone system for the Williamson County Jail to Securus Technologies, Inc. for the period beginning April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010.
 
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:
  Securus letter
 
             
37. Consider awarding proposals received for RFP# 09WCP817, Public Safety Technology Program for CAD, MDCS/AVL, LERMS/FBR and FRMS Data Consolidation, to the best proposers meeting specifications, SunGard Public Sector, Inc. (primary vendor) and 3rd party suppliers Stratus Technologies, and Public Safety Corporation.
  The following addressed the Court:

First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 
Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed 
Bill Weaver, Public Safety Technology Program Manager
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To award for RFP# 09WCP817, Public Safety Technology Program for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Mobile Data Computer System/Automatic Vehicle Location (MDCS/AVL), Law Enforcement Records Management System/Field Based Reporting (LERMS/FBR) and Fire Records Management System (FRMS) Data Consolidation to SunGard Public Sector, Inc. (primary vendor) and 3rd party suppliers Stratus Technologies, and Public Safety Corporation.
 
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:
  Cry Wolf Public Safety Technology Program Agreement
  Stratus Technologies Agreement
  SunGard Software License Agreement
  SunGard Software Maintenance Agreement
 
             
38. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of April 20, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for HD-5 propane motor fuel for Williamson County Fleet Services, bid #10WC808.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of April 20, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for HD-5 propane motor fuel for Williamson County Fleet Services, bid #10WC808.
 
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
             
39. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of April 21, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for hazardous materials response unit trailer, bid #10WC806.
  Marty Herrin, HAZMAT Coordinator for EMS, addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of April 21, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for hazardous materials response unit trailer, bid #10WC806.
 
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
             
40. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Indigent Healthcare.
  The following addressed the Court:

Assistant Director of Williamson County and Cities Health District Bride Roberts
General Counsel Dale Rye
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 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  of $3,155,399 to be moved out of Cash Ending to cover the payment for Indigent Healthcare.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:09 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2010.
             
41. 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

 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

             
42. 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 on Haybarn Lane.

h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway.

i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.

j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Great Oaks extension.

k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
43. 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). 

  __ Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims

  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
44. Discuss personnel issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.074 Matters Concerning Personnel).

* Individual employees' compensation in relation to the adopted salary/new hire and promotion policies.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:47 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2010.
             
45. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
 

No action was taken.

             
46. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
47. Discuss and take appropriate action on personnel matters.
  No action was taken.
             
48. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:47 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2010.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 6th day of April, 2010. 


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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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