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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
MARCH 1, 2011

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:38 A.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011, 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:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor Commissioners' Court
Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the minutes of the meeting of February 22, 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:
  02.22.2011 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  No action was taken.
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, and Wire Transfers submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
  Auditor DeForrest Allen addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $980,616.34 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:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
  03.01.2011 Funding Report
  Quick Check Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.

             
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 )

             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for all County Courts.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for all County Courts:
From 0100-0425-004100 Professional Services $920.00  
To 0100-0425-004125 Transcripts $920.00
 
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 the law library fund.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the law library fund:
From 0350-0680-005758 law books $700.00  
To 0350-0680-003005 Office Furniture $700.00  
 
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 JP 4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. #4:
From 0100-0454-001100 Salaries $949.68  
To 0100-0454-001107 Temp Labor $949.68
 
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. Discuss and consider approving yearly racial profiling stats for Constable Pct. #1.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve yearly racial profiling stats for Constable Pct #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:
  Racial Profiling memo
 
             
9. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, or destruction.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, or destruction.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Transfer Forms
 
             
10. Consider appointing Ms. Karen Dittman and Jeremy Van Delinder to ESD Board Number 9 with terms beginning immediately and to expire on Dec. 31, 2013.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To appoint Ms. Karen Dittman and Jeremy Van Delinder to ESD Board Number 9 with terms beginning immediately and to expire on Dec. 31, 2013.
 
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:
  Jeremy VanDelinder
  Karen Dittman
 
             
11. Discuss and consider final plat approval of The Parsley Subdivision, Pct. 3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve The Parsley 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 Parsley Subdivision
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
12. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
 

Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.

No action was taken.

 
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
             
13. Discuss and consider approving Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc. Utility Coordination Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for Williamson County.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc. Utility Coordination Professional Service Agreement (PSA) 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:
  Cobb Fendley Utility Coordination PSA
 
             
14. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Partial Release of Possession and Use Agreement with Brad and Nancy Allen regarding right-of-way on RM 2338. (Parcel 25)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Partial Release of Possession and Use Agreement with Brad and Nancy Allen regarding right-of-way on RM 2338. (Parcel 25)
 
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:
  Allen Partial Release of PUA for RM 2338
 
             
15. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Partial Release of Drainage Easement with J. Sam Winters and Roy A. Butler regarding right-of-way on San Gabriel Parkway. (Parcel 15E)
 

Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to San Gabriel Parkway. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached)

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Partial Release of Drainage Easement with J. Sam Winters and Roy A. Butler regarding right-of-way on San Gabriel Parkway. (Parcel 15E)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Abstain)
  Attachments:
  Winter Partial Release of Drainage Easement - San Gabriel Parkway
 
             
16. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Waterline Easement to Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on US 183. (Parcel 23)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Waterline Easement to Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on US 183. (Parcel 23)
 
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:
  hisholm Trail SUD Waterline Easement - US 183
 
             
17. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Waterline Easement to Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on US 183. (Parcel 7)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Waterline Easement to Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on US 183. (Parcel 7)
 
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:
  Chisholm Trail SUD Waterline Easement - US 183
 
             
18. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Waterline Easement to Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on US 183. (Parcel 12)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Waterline Easement to Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on US 183. (Parcel 12)
 
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:
  Chisholm Trail SUD Waterline Easement - US 183 Parcel 12
 
             
19. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Waterline Easement to Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on US 183. (Parcel 20)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Waterline Easement to Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on US 183. (Parcel 20)
 
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:
  Chisholm Trail SUD Waterline Easement - US 183 Parcel 20
 
             
20. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Letter Agreement with Jerry W. Roznovak for a drainage easement needed on Chandler IIIA. (Parcel 9E)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Letter Agreement with Jerry W. Roznovak for a drainage easement needed on Chandler IIIA. (Parcel 9E)
 
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:
  Reznovak Letter Agreement Drainage Easement - Chandler IIIA
 
             
21. To consider and take appropriate action regarding the Landfill Gas Development Plan.
  Commissioners' Court Legal Advisor Hal Hawes addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
  Attachments:
  Gas Development Plan
 
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute a settlement agreement in the Cause No. 110-CV-905, Kimberly Lee & Sharon McGuyer v. Williamson County; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
 

This item was moved to Executive Session.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to work with Commissioners' Court Legal Adviser Hal Hawes and Attorney Julie Springer to execute a settlement agreement in the Cause No. 110-CV-905, Kimberly Lee & Sharon McGuyer v. Williamson County; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
23. Consider confirmation of Jack Ray Abbott as Pct. 3 Deputy Constable.
  Theresa Lock of Constable Precinct #3 addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To confirm Jack Ray Abbott as Pct. #3 Deputy Constable.
 
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:
  Confirmation Memo
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action on resolution supporting Low-Income Vehicle Repair, Retrofit, and Accelerated Retirement Program (LIRAP) and Local Initiative Projects (LIP). 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a resolution supporting Low-Income Vehicle Repair, Retrofit, and Accelerated Retirement Program (LIRAP) and Local Initiative Projects (LIP).
 
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:
  LIRAP Resolution
 
             
25. Discuss and take appropriate action on second amendment to Williamson County Crisis Services interlocal agreement with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.
  Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court.

First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a second amendment to Williamson County Crisis Services interlocal agreement with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Second Amendment to Crisis Services Interlocal Agreement
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action on the Burn Ban.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve an extension of the Burn Ban for 30 days.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Texas legislative issues and bills that relate to county business.

 

No action was taken.

             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning Commissioners' Court on March 15th, 2011.
 

First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To cancel the Regular Session scheduled for March 15, 2011, and to reschedule the Road District meeting scheduled for that date to March 8, 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
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action on terminating Bid/Contract # 11WCA016 by and between Williamson County and Universal Home Health regarding Hygiene Products for Williamson County Jail and authorizing the Williamson County Purchasing Department to tender a letter terminating Bid/Contract #11WCA016 effective immediately.
 

Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To terminate Bid/Contract #11WCA016 by and between Williamson County and Universal Home Health regarding hygiene products for Williamson County Jail and to authorize the Williamson County Purchasing Department to tender a letter terminating Bid/Contract #11WCA016 effective immediately.
 
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:
  Termination letter Universal Home Health
 
             
30. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of March 23, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for CR 174 (Hairy Man Rd) @ Brushy Creek, Bid #11WC911.
 

Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh 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 March 23, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for CR 174 (Hairy Man Rd) @ Brushy Creek, Bid #11WC911.
 
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
             
31. Consider awarding contract for Hygiene Products for the Williamson County Jail 11WCA016 to ICS Jail Supplies, Inc to replace vendor terminated for non-performance for the remainder of the fiscal year, ending on September 30, 2011.
 

Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To award contract for hygiene products for the Williamson County Jail 11WCA016 to ICS Jail Supplies, Inc. to replace vendor terminated for non-performance for the remainder of the fiscal year, ending on September 30, 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:
  ICS letter
 
             
32. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for February 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for February 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-341220 Voluntary Duty Rev, SO $11,327.99  
  0100-0000-341240 Extra Duty Pay, SO $31,590.96  
  0100-0000-341221 Voluntary Duty Rev, Const 1 $1,798.73  
  0100-0000-341222 Voluntary Duty Rev, Const 2 $1,521.32  
  0100-0000-341224 Voluntary Duty Rev, Const 4 $1,267.31  
  0100-000041226 Voluntary Duty Rev, Juv Serv $101.39  
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
33. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for February 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for February 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0551-001118 Payroll, Const 1 $1,450.00  
  0100-0551-002010 FICA, Const 1 $110.93  
  0100-0551-002020 Retirement, Const 1 $165.30  
  0100-0551-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 1 $72.50  
  0100-0552-001118 Payroll, Const 2 $1,226.38  
  0100-0552-002010 FICA, Const 2 $93.82  
  0100-0552-002020 Retirement, Const 2 $139.81  
  0100-0552-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 2 $61.32  
  0100-0554-001117 Payroll, Const 4 $1,125.00  
  0100-0554-002010 FICA, Const 4 $86.06  
  0100-0554-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 4 $56.25  
  0100-0560-001117 Vol Duty, SO $8,190.40  
  0100-0560-001118 Extra Duty, SO $25,466.31  
  0100-0560-002010 FICA, SO $2,574.74  
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement, SO $2,903.16  
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp, SO $1,682.84  
  0100-0570-001117 Payroll, Jail $1,865.50  
  0100-0570-002010 FICA, Jail $142.71  
  0100-0570-002050 Worker's Comp, Jail $93.28  
  0100-0576-001117 Payroll, Juv $90.00  
  0100-0576-002010 FICA, Juv $6.89  
  0100-0576-002050 Worker's Comp, Juv $4.50  
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
34. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Debt Service Fund.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Debt Service Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
From 0600-.0600-006611 Series 2001A-Interest $24,192.71  
From 0600-0600-006629 '10 Ltd Tax Refunding-Int $44,160.29  
To 0600-0600-006211 Series 2001A-Principal $68,353.00 03
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
35. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Debt Service Fund.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Debt Service Fund:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0600-0600-006211 Series 2001A-Principal $1,106,647.00  
 
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
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:14 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011.

             
36. 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
37. 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
38. 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:56 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011.
             
39. Discuss and take appropriate action real estate.

  No action was taken.
             
40. 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.
  No action was taken.
             
41. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:01 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 8th day of March, 2011.



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

By: Black Wehling, Deputy



    

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