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The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items: |
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Review and approval of 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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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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Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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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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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, or destruction. Click to View |
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Discuss and take action on appointment of Barry Thweatt to ESD#5 Board. Mr. Thweatt will replace Lyn Ischy and complete her term of Nov 2009-2011. Click to View |
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Discuss and take action on the Autism Bike Ride. The ride is April 3, 2011 starting at Berry Spring Park in Georgetown. This has been through the Road Closure Process. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider re-approval of preliminary plat for Middle Brook Ranch, Pct. 2.
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on resolution making March 14-18, 2011, Flood Safety Awareness Week in Williamson County. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a resolution naming March as Professional Social Work Month in Williamson County. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding License Agreement with Grand Republic Construction Fabrication, Inc., Pct. 3.
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Consider and take appropriate action regarding Ronald Reagan Segment 3 Roadway construction contracts. Such consideration and action may include annulling/rejecting any prior awards, awarding the construction contract to the second lowest and best bidder and/or advertising the contract for rebidding. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on approval of Interlocal Agreement for street repairs with Williamson County Road & Bridge and the City of Florence, TX Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Angela E. Irvine, Yvonne Denise Newman and Lawrence Mark Irvine, Co-Trustees of the Irvine Family Trust, for right-of-way needed on Ronald Reagan Blvd. (P13) Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Agnes Linda Irvine Strong, A/K/A Agnes Linda Strong, a/k/a Linda Strong, Anne Louise Irvine Bradford, a/k/a Anne Louise Bradford, a/k/a Louise Bradford and Yvonne Denise Newman and Lawrence Mark Irvine, Co-Trustees of the Irvine Family Trust, for right-of-way needed on Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase IV. (P14) Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Kevin D. Newman, Angela E. Irvine and Yvonne Denise Newman and Lawrence Mark Irvine, individually and as Co-Trustees of the Irvine Family Trust, for right-of-way needed on Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase IV. (P15) Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Blue Haven Partners, ltd. for right-of-way needed on CR 245. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Terry Gibich and Phyllis B. Gibich for right-of-way needed on Chandler Road IIIA. (P12) Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute a settlement ageeement in Cause No. 10-1166-C277; GTE Southwest Incorporated d/b/a Verizon Southwest vs. Williamson County, in the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District. Click to View |
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Discuss and take possible action on update from Dan Wegmiller, of Specialized Public Finance Inc., on sale of road bonds. Click to View |
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Consider and take appropriate action on a modification to the Inter-Governmental Services Agreement between Immigrations Customs and Enforcement and Williamson County whereby funds that remain under the FY10 task order (ended 30 Sept 2010) shall be deobligated. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of Sheets and Crossfield to represent Williamson County in relation to FEMA Flood Insurance and Flood Plain Management matters; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personnel or professional services. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of Allensworth and Porter, L.L.P. to represent Williamson County in relation to all legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personnel or professional services. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on approving the County's long-range strategic plan. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on resolution supporting funding of the State Hospital System of Care. Click to View |
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Discuss and take possilbe action regarding Texas legislative issues and bills that relate to county business. |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations: Click to View |
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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 use of Park Donations: Click to View |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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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 SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35.
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 Safety Improvement project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pearson and Neenah.
i) Discuss proposed Northwoods Road District.
j) Discuss conveyance of University Boulevard right-of-way.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from East of Hutto to CR 402.
l) Discuss proposed realignment project along FM 1660.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pond Springs Road.
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Chandler III A.
o) 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. Click to View |
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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 on CR 245.
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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) Cause No. 10-1166-C277; GTE Southwest Incorporated d/b/a Verizon Southwest vs. Williamson County, in the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District. Click to View |
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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) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
e) Cause No. 1:10-cv-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Cause No. 1:10-cv-905; Kimberly Lee & Sharon McGuyer v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Employment related matters.
h) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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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) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
e) Cause No. 1:10-cv-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Cause No. 1:10-cv-905; Kimberly Lee & Sharon McGuyer v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Employment related matters.
h) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2011 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |