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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:41 A.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
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Present:
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1
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Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3
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Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4
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Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
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Absent:
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Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2
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Attendees:
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Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor Commissioners' Court
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Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the minutes of the meeting of March 22, 2011 and of the Budget Workshop of March 22, 2011.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from Commissioners Court)
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Attachments: |
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03-22-2011 CC SS
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03.22.2011 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
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No action was taken. |
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, and Wire Transfers submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,603,934.94 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County budget.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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03.29.2011 Funding Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments.
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill adressed the Court. |
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the Court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
(Items 5 - 16)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP1.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a Line Item Transfer for Road & Bridge.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a Line Item Transfer for Road & Bridge:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Facilities.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action to appoint Donna Colburn to the County's Benefits Committee as a voting member.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To appoint Donna Colburn to the County's Benefits Committee as a voting member.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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DonnaColburn
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Consider approval of request of Summit Christian Academy to hold a Jog-A-Fest in Precinct Two on April 16, 2011.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a request from Summit Christian Academy to hold a Jog-A-Fest in Precinct 2 on April 16, 2011.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take action on the Hill Country Ride for Aids.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Hill Country Ride for AIDS, Precinct 3.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider closing Miller Falls Drive in Stone Canyon from Longdraw Drive to Persimmon Springs from 2:00p.m.-7:30p.m. on April 3rd for a block party.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve closing of Miller Falls Drive in Stone Canyon Subdivision from Longdraw Drive to Persimmon Springs from 2:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on April 3rd, 2011 for a block party.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, or destruction.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, or destruction.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Asset Transfers
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Consider recognizing continuing education hours for Commissioner Lisa Birkman as required in Section 81.0025 of the Local Government Code.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To recognize continuing education hours for Commissioner Lisa Birkman as required in Section 81.0025 of the Local Government Code.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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CommissionerLisaBirkmanCE
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Consider approving 2010 Continuing Education Certificate of Completion for Commissioner Ron Morrison.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve 2010 Continuing Education Certificate of Completion for Commissioner Ron Morrison.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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CE 2010 Certificate
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CE 2010 Transcript
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Consider acceptance of certificate for successful completion by Commissioner Cynthia P. Long of continuing education hours as required by the Texas Local Government Code.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To accept certificate for successful completion by Commissioner Cynthia P. Long of continuing education hours as required by the Texas Local Government Code.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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CL 2010 Cont Ed Hours
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Consider acceptance of certificate for successful completion by Commissioner Cynthia P. Long of continuing education hours as required by the Texas Local Government Code.
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Item #16 was pulled from the Agenda, as it is a duplicate of Item #15. |
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Recognition of Williamson County EMS New Members successful completion of training academy.
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Chief Joe Granbury, Deputy Director of EMS and Capt. John Gonzales of Clinical Practices addressed the Court. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a resolution declaring April 2011 as County Government Month and Week of April 11-15 as Williamson County Employee Appreciation Week.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle and Public Information Officer Connie Watson addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To declare April, 2011 as County Government Month and the Week of April 11-15 as Williamson County Employee Appreciation Week.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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National County Government Month Resolution
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Hear an update on the 2010 Census and redistricting efforts.
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GIS/Addressing Director Richard Semple, Candi Zaccheus with Elections and Joe Nixon and Trey Trainor with Beirne, Maynard and Parsons L.L.P. addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Bob Daigh, Senior Director of Infrastructure, Mike Weaver with Prime Strategies and James Klotz with HNTB addressed the Court.
No action was taken.
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Discuss and consider approving PBS&J, an Atkins Company, Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for construction inspection and/or observation services on transporation projects.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve PBS&J, an Atkins Company, Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for construction inspection and/or observation services on transportation projects.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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PBSJ Construction Observation PSA
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Discuss and consider approving CP&Y, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for construction inspection and/or observation for transporation projects.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve CP&Y, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for construction inspection and/or observation for transportation projects.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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CPY Construction Observation PSA
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Discuss and consider approving The Broussard Group, Inc., dba TBG Partners Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for construction inspection and/or observation services on transportation projects.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve The Broussard Group, Inc., dba TBG Partners Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for construction inspection and/or observation services on transportation projects.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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TBG Construction Observation PSA
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Discuss and consider approving HDR Engineering, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for construction inspection and/or observation services on transportation projects.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve HDR Engineering, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for construction inspection and/or observation services on transportation projects.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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HDR Construction Observation PSA
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Discuss and consider approving Huitt-Zollars, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for construction inspection and/or observation services on transportation projects.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Huitt-Zollars, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for construction inspection and/or observation services on transportation projects.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Huitt Zollars Construction Observation PSA
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Madeline Decker Teichelman and Rebecca Lynn Teichelman Borgne, Trustee of the Edwin Carl Teichelman Testamentary Trust, for right-of-way needed on Hwy 79 - Section 5A. (P27)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Madeline Decker Teichelman and Rebecca Lynn Teichelman Borgne, Trustee of the Edwin Carl Teichelman Testamentary Trust, for right-of-way needed on Hwy 79 - Section 5A. (Parcel 27)
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Teichelman Real Estate COntract - US 79 Section 5A - P27
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Madeline Decker Teichelman and Rebecca Lynn Teichelman Borgne, Trustee of the Edwin Carl Teichelman Testamentary Trust, for right-of-way needed on Hwy 79 Section 5A. (P38)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Madeline Decker Teichelman and Rebecca Lynn Teichelman Borgne, Trustee of the Edwin Carl Teichelman Testamentary Trust, for right-of-way needed on Hwy 79 Section 5A. (Parcel 38)
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Teichelman Real Estate Contract - US 79 Section 5A - P38
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Madeline Decker Teichelman and Rebecca Lynn Teichelman Borgne, Trustee of the Edwin Carl Teichelman Testamentary Trust, for right-of-way needed on Hwy 79 Section 5A. (P49)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Madeline Decker Teichelman and Rebecca Lynn Teichelman Borgne, Trustee of the Edwin Carl Teichelman Testamentary Trust, for right-of-way needed on Hwy. 79, Section 5A. (Parcel 49)
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Teichelman Real Estate Contract - SH 79 Section 5A - P49
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute an Amendment to Development Agreement with Highland Six Twenty Residential, Ltd. regarding Great Oaks Blvd.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Amendment to Development Agreement with Highland Six Twenty Residential, Ltd. regarding Great Oaks Blvd.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Highland Six Twenty Residential Amendment to Development Agreement for Great Oaks Blvd
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute an Escrow Agreement with Highland Six Twenty Residential Ltd. regarding Great Oaks Blvd.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Escrow Agreement with Highland Six Twenty Residential, Ltd. regarding Great Oaks Blvd.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute an Amendment to License Agreement regarding Great Oaks Blvd.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Amendment to License Agreement regarding Great Oaks Blvd.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Highland Six Twenty Residential Ltd Amendment to License Agreement - Oaks Blvd
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with Highland Six Twenty Residential Ltd. and Highland 620 Land Investment, Ltd. regarding right-of-way on O'Connor Blvd.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with Highland Six Twenty Residential, Ltd. and Highland 620 Land Investment, Ltd. regarding right-of-way on O'Connor Blvd.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Highland Six Twenty Residential Ltd Possession and Use Agreement - Oconnor Blvd
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Discuss and consider a land exchange agreement between Taylor ISD and Williamson County.
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Commissioners' Court Legal Advisor Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
This item was pulled from the agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Survey & Appraisal invoices
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Review and consider authorizing resale of property held in trust by the County of Williamson, Texas.
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Attorney Craig Morgan of McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize resale of property held in trust by Williamson County, Texas.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Resolution Aughorizing Resale of Property
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Redistricting.
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The following addressed the Court:
Trey Trainor, of Beirne, Maynard and Parson, LLP
Richard Semple, Director of GIS/Addressing |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To appoint Commissioners Birkman and Covey, GIS Director Richard Semple, and Candi Zaccheus and Rick Barron from Elections to the Redistricting Committee.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding leasing district office space in Historic Courthouse to Representative Schwertner.
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Commercial Office Lease Comps
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) for District Attorney's Office.
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District Attorney John Bradley addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a resolution for an application for a Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) for District Attorney's Office.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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VCLG Grant Application an Resolution
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the Burn Ban. |
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Commissioners' Court Legal Advisor Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a resolution granting the County Judge the authority to extend the Burn Ban for 30 days from this date.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning
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Discuss and take possible action regarding Texas legislative issues and bills that relate to county business. |
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Legal Advisor to the Commissioner's Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of April 27, 2011 at 3:00pm in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for FM 1660 at CR 128 (Landfill Road), bid# 11WC913.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of April 27, 2011 at 3:00pm in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for FM 1660 at CR 128 (Landfill Road), bid# 11WC913.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider awarding bids received for Bid # 11WC911, CR 174 (Hairy Man Rd) @ Brushy Creek, to the lowest and best bidder- Patin Construction, LLC.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To award bids received for Bid # 11WC911, CR 174 (Hairy Man Rd) at Brushy Creek, to the lowest and best bidder- Patin Construction, LLC.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Bid Analysis
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HNTB Recommendation
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Consider renewing current contract to WestWood Pharmacy for the Williamson County Jail contract at the same pricing, terms and conditions as the exisiting contract. The renewal period will be for the next fiscal year beginning January 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011.
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Purchasing Manager Bob Space addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To renew the current contract to WestWood Pharmacy for the Williamson County Jail contract at the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract. The renewal period will be for the next fiscal year beginning January 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Renewal letter
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Consider awarding bids received for Asphalt Mixes, Asphalt Cement and Cut Back and Asphalt Emulsions to the low bids meeting specifications - complete list filed with official minutes
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To award bids received for Asphalt Mixes, Asphalt Cement and Cut Back and Asphalt Emulsions to the low bids meeting specifications.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Bid Tab Emulsions
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Bid Tab Asphalt Mixes
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Bid Tab Cut Back
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Clevland Asphalt Bid
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Cleveland Asphalt Products - Emulsions
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Martin Asphalt Bid
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Martin Asphalt Bid - Emulsions
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Performance Grade Asphalt - Emulsions
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Performance Grade Asphalt Bid
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RTI Hotmix Bid for Asphalt Mixes
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Vulcan Construcytion Materials Bid for Asphalt Mixes
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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 additional revenues for March 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for March, 2011; Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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 additional expenditures for March 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for March, 2011; Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:18 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011.
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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) 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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No action was taken in Executive Session.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12: 15 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011.
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48. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, 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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There were no comments. |