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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 – 19 )
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Discuss and consider approving line item transfer for facilities Click to View |
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Consider approving a line item transfer for the Human Resources Department Click to View |
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Facilities Click to View |
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace, Pct. #4, February, 2011, monthly report in compliance with code of criminal procedure 103.005(b) Click to View |
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of February 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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Consider approving property tax collections for the month of February 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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Consider waiving Penalty and Interest to customer as requested by the Tax Assessor/Collector Click to View |
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Consider approving donations to Victim Assistance from Bake Sale Fundraiser in the amount of $830.50 and Cartridges for Kids (cartridge fundraiser) in the amount of $8.50. Click to View |
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Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for February 2011. Click to View |
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Consider accepting $500.00 donation from Perry Steger of Steger Bizzell for Archeology Day Saturday March 26, 2011 at Berry Springs Park. Click to View |
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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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Consider approval for request of 2011 Spokes N Spurs 7th Annual Bike Event to be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Precinct Two. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider final plat approval for Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Section 9, Pct. 3. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT regarding bridge on CR 351 at Donahoe Creek, Pct. 4. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on final plat approval for Green Lane Farms, Pct. 3.
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and consider taking appropriate action on accepting the resignation of Dale Vannoy, Williamson County Constable Precinct 2. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider taking appropriate action on filling the vacancy in the office the Williamson County Constable Precinct 2 by appointing Richard Coffman a successor constable to hold the office of Williamson County Constable Precinct 2 until the next general election. Click to View |
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Recess for swearing in of newly appointed Williamson County Constable Precinct 2. |
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Reconvene Commissioners Court. |
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Discuss and consider taking appropriate action on accepting bond for the newly appointed Williamson County Constable Precinct 2. |
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Discuss and consider taking appropriate action on noting in minutes of the Williamson County Commissioners Court the hiring of employees of the newly appointed Williamson County Constable Precinct 2. |
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Hear report and recommendation of new Agricultural Extension Agent for Williamson County from Donald Kemp, District Agricultural Extension Agent. Click to View |
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Consider approving proclamation for Williamson County Child Fatality Review Team and Williamson County EMS proclaiming April 1, 2011 as April Pools Day in Williamson County. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Proclamation declaring April 10-16, 2011 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Discuss and consider approving Dannenbaum Egnineering Company - Austin LLC Supplemental #4 to their US 183 Pass-Through Finance Program Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for the execution of Supplemental #1 to Work Authorization #5. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving K Friese & Associates, Inc. Supplemental #1 to their CR 101 (US79 to Chandler Rd.) Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to include design services for 2006 Road Bond Program projects on an as needed basis. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving the updated Williamson County Road Bond Program Pre-Qualified Engineer List (RFQ Number: 10WCRFQ1011). Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving the Judge to sign (in duplicate) and submit the new Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the adoption of the Federally-Approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $245,605.44 for US 79 Section 3, a Pass Through Financing project in Precinct Four. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing 2006 Road Bond transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: transfer $1,725,000.00 from P175 (Chandler Road 3A/3B) to P214 (CR 119) $900,000.00, P216 (CR 101) $25,000.00 and P240 (CR 108) $800,000.00. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing 2006 Road Bond transfer per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: transfer $7,000,000.00 from US 79 Drainage 2nd Street (P155) to US 79 2nd Street Roadway Improvements (US 79 West of Taylor to SH95 (P244)) and $500,000.00 from non departmental (P156) to Area Drainage Study - Forest North (P225). Click to View |
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195, and take appropriate action. (John and Debra Cahill - PARCEL 110) Click to View |
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195, and take appropriate action. (Marion K. Shipman - PARCEL 116A) Click to View |
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195, and take appropriate action. (William Slade Sullivan - PARCEL 226/226E) Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Development Agreement with Northwoods Avery Ranch LLC regarding the creation of Northwoods Road District No. 1. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute a Mediated Settlement Agreement in Cause No. 10-0773-CC2; The State of Texas v. Land Partnership, No. 1, in County Court No. 2 of Williamson County, Texas. Click to View |
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Discuss and approve the elimination of media type requirement for plats in Section 3.5 and 3.6 of the Subdivision Regulations. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning 2% Medicaid payment rate reduction, as impacts the county indigent health care program. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving the FY 2011 Community Mentoring Program grant resolution Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding appointing a representative for Williamson County on the CARTS Board of Directors. Click to View |
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Hear update on the Quarry Splash Pad; discuss and take appropriate action on daily use fee, and pavilion reservation fee for the Quarry Splash Pad area in the Southwest Regional Park. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on approving purchase of fee collection device for the Quarry Splash Pad area in the Southwest Regional Park. Click to View |
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Receive presentation on and recognize work on a project at Twin Springs Preserve by the San Gabriel District Lodge of the Order of the Arrow, Tonkawa Chapter (Chapter 99), Boy Scouts of America. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on preliminary participation in the Public Safety Technology Program (PSTP) by agencies dispatched by Williamson County Emergency Communications. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Sprint/Nextel Agreement. Click to View |
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Discuss and take possible action on contract negotiations with the City of Taylor for 9-1-1 dispatching services Click to View |
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Discuss and take possible action regarding Texas legislative issues and bills that relate to county business. |
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Consider and take appropriate action on the following findings by the Williamson County Commissioners Court in relation to reimbursing Dan A. Gattis for attorneys fees and costs that he incurred, in his personal capacity, in defense of a removal suit filed by Jana Duty in Cause No. 10-1428-C26; The State of Texas ex rel. Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Texas, In the 26th District Court, Williamson County, Texas:
(1) The interests of Williamson County was at stake in the removal suit as opposed to only Dan A. Gattis’ personal interest being at stake in the removal suit;
(2) The removal suit filed by Jana Duty against Dan A. Gattis was unsuccessful as it was ultimately dismissed with prejudice by Order of Dismissal dated January 21, 2011; and
(3) Williamson County shall reimburse Dan A. Gattis for all attorneys fees and costs incurred by him in the removal suit in the total amount of $12,860.50.
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Consider approving an agreement with Baker-Aicklen & Associates, Inc to provide additional professional services that were not included in the original scope of services for the Emergency Services Operations Center project. The cost of these additional services will be paid out of this project’s budget. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of April 20, 2011 at 3:00pm in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE AND FAIR HOUSING PLAN, proposal # 11WCP1004. Click to View |
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Consider awarding proposals received for Food Service for the Jail to the lowest and best proposal meeting specifications - Aramark Correctional Services.
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Consider approving extending the current contract for Coin Less Inmate Telephone System 11WCAP107 between Securus Technologies and Williamson County Jail to allow for additional time for evaluation of proposals received. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of April 19, 2011 at 2:00pm in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for the Bank Depository Contract 11WCP1005 for the Treasurer's Office.
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Discuss and consider approving an Inter-Local agreement between the City of Cedar Park and Williamson County. 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.
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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. 10-0773-CC2; The State of Texas v. Land Partnership No. 1, in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Williamson County, Texas. 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. |