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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
MARCH 20, 2012
 
 
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:43 A.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
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  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioner's Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the minutes of the March 6, 2012 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  03.06.2012 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments 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.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $7,605,226.67 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, and 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:
  Funding Report 03-13-12
  Wire Transfers 03-13-2013
  Wire Transfers 03-20-2012
  Funding Report 03-20-2012
  Quick Check Report
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  The following persons addressed the Court:
Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas of Williamson County
Greg Windham of Georgetown
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
             
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 – 18 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a Line Item Transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. Item postponed until next week's Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Estimate
 
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP 4.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4:
From 0100-0454-001100 Salaries $1,013.04
To 0100-0454-001107 Temp Labor $1,013.04
 
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. To discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Sheriff.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
From 0100-0560-003311 Uniforms $4,281.82
To 0100-0560-009999 Transfer to Grant Fund $4,281.82
 
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 a line item transfer for the Infrastructure Department.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Infrastructure Department:
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $16,261.00
To 0100-0215-001100 Infrastructure/Salary $13,595.00
To 0100-0215-002010 Infrastructure/FICA $1,040.00
To 0100-0215-002020 Infrastructure/Retirement $1,626.00
 
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
             
9. Discuss and consider re-approval of preliminary plat for Thibodeaux Acres subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To re-approve the preliminary plat for Thibodeaux Acres subdivision - Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Thibodeaux Acres - Prelim Plat
 
             
10. Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for Windmill Ranch subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for Windmill Ranch subdivision - Precinct #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:
  Prelim Plat - Windwill Ranch
 
             
11. Discuss and take action on the annual Red Poppy Bike Ride sponsored by the Sertoma Club. 
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the annual Red Poppy Bike Ride sponsored by the Sertoma Club.
 
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:
  2012 red poppy
 
             
12. Consider approving Justice of the Peace #4, February 2012, Monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4, February 2012 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
 
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:
  JP4 February 2012 EOM
 
             
13. Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for Jerry Stefek subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for Jerry Stefek subdivision - Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Prelim Plat - Jerry Stefek Subdivision
 
             
14. Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for Tomecek subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for Tomecek subdivision - Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Prelim Plat - Tomecek Subdivision
 
             
15. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
 
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 Change Form
 
             
16. Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of February 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of February 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
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:
  Court Refunds Feb 12
 
             
17. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of February 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the property tax collections for the month of February 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
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:
  020112-022912 GWI-RFM Graph
  020112-022912 GWI-RFM
 
             
18. Consider approving a temporary construction easement with the Meadows of Brushy Creek Home Owners Association for the construction of a concrete fence.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a temporary construction easement with the Meadows of Brushy Creek Home Owners Association for the construction of a concrete fence.
 
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:
  Meadows of Brushy Creek
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding appointing a designee to report to the County Judge regarding a single Mass Gathering in accordance with Health and Safety Code Chapter 751.005 (c).
  Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To appoint EMS Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)Manager Marty Herrin and Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed as an alternate, to report to the County Judge regarding a Mass Gathering Permit at Celebration Church off Westinghouse Road on Easter Sunday.
 
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
             
20. Discuss and take appropriate action on proclaiming the month of March 2012 as Purchasing Month.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Proclamation declaring March 2012 as Purchasing Month.
 
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:
  Purchasing Month Proclamation
 
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
22. Hear the March 2012 Monthly Construction Summary Report.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and HNTB Project Manager Christen Eschberger addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  March2012CSR
 
             
23. Consider approving Change Order No. 41 in the amount of $8,130.50 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Change Order #41 in the amount of $8,130.50 for U.S. Highway 183, a Pass-Through Financing Project in Precinct #2.
 
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:
  Change Order 41 for US 183
 
             
24. Consider approving Change Order No. 40 in the amount of $67,003.19 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Change Order #40 in the amount of $67,003.19 for U.S. Highway 183, a Pass-Through Financing Project in Precinct #2.
 
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:
  Change Order 40 for US 183
 
             
25. Consider approving Change Order No. 27 in the amount of $25,870.26 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Change Order #27 in the amount of $25,870.26 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #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:
  Change Order 27 for Williams Drive
 
             
26. Consider approving Change Order No. 4 in the amount of ($3,842.95) for O'Connor Drive Extension, a Road Bond Project in Precinct One.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Change Order #4 in the amount of ($3,842.95) for O'Connor Drive Extension, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #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:
  Change Order 4 for OConnor Drive Extension
 
             
27. Consider approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($3,673.43) for SH 29 Intersection Improvements at Park Place and Jack Nicklaus, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Change Order #1 in the amount of ($3,673.43) for State Highway 29 Intersection Improvements at Park Place and Jack Nicklaus, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #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:
  Change Order 1 for SH 29 Intersection Improvements
 
             
28. Consider awarding bids received for Ronald Reagan Blvd North Phase IV, bid #12IFB00010 to the lowest and best bidder - Ranger Excavating.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To award the bid received for Ronald Reagan Boulevard North Phase IV, Bid #12IFB00010 to the lowest and best bidder - Ranger Excavating.
 
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:
  Ronald Reagan Recommend 2
  Ronald Reagan IV Recommend 1
  Ronald Reagan IV Bid Analysis
 
             
29. Discuss and consider approving Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the 2011 Seal Coat projects program.
  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 approve the Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the 2011 Seal Coat projects program not to exceed $100,000.
 
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:
  Brown and Gay Engineers PSA for 2011 Seal Coat Program
 
             
30. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructures projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Resolution to TxDOT regarding the Agreement for ROW Procurement Supplemental #2 0440-02-012 SH 195 Section 4 amending the provision for the reimbursement of Possession & Use Agreements to Williamson County.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Resolution to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding the Agreement for Right-of-Way (ROW) Procurement Supplemental #2 0440-02-012 State Highway 195 Section 4 amending the provision for the reimbursement of Possession & Use Agreements to 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:
  TxDot Resolution for SH 195 Section 4
 
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Resolution to TxDOT regarding the Agreement for ROW Procurement Supplemental #2 0440-01-036 SH 195 Sections 2 & 3 amending the provision for the reimbursement of Possession & Use Agreements to Williamson County.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Resolution to TxDOT regarding the Agreement for Right-of-Way (ROW) Procurement Supplemental #2 0440-01-036 State Highway 195 Sections 2 & 3 amending the provision for the reimbursement of Possession & Use Agreements to 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:
  TxDot Resolution for SH 195 Section 2 and 3
 
             
33. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Resolution to TxDOT regarding the Agreement for ROW Procurement Supplemental #2 0440-01-037 SH 195 Section 1B amending the provision for the reimbursement of Possession & Use Agreements to Williamson County.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Resolution to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding the Agreement for Right-of-Way (ROW) Procurement Supplemental #2 0440-01-037 State Highway 195 Section 1B amending the provision for the reimbursement of Possession & Use Agreements to 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:
  TxDot Resolution for SH 195 Section 1B
 
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Resolution to TxDOT regarding the Agreement for ROW Procurement Supplemental #2 0836-01-013 SH 195 Section 1A amending the provision for the reimbursement of Possession & Use Agreements to Williamson County.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Resolution to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding the Agreement for Right-of-Way (ROW) Procurement Supplemental #2 0836-01-013 State Highway 195 Section 1A amending the provision for the reimbursement of Possession & Use Agreements to 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:
  TxDot Resolution for SH 195 Section 1A
 
             
35. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Robinson Land Limited Partnership and Robinson 1994 Land Limited Partnership for ROW needed on RM 620. (PARCEL 1)
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Robinson Land Limited Partnership and Robinson 1994 Land Limited Partnership for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on Ranch to Market 620 (PARCEL 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:
  Robinson Real Estate Contract for RM 620 ROW
 
             
36. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Robinson Land Limited Partnership, Robinson 1990 Land Partnership, LTD and GER Land Partnership, LTD and Robinson Ranch for ROW needed on RM 620. (PARCEL 2)
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Robinson Land Limited Partnership, Robinson 1990 Land Partnership, LTD and GER Land Partnership, LTD and Robinson Ranch for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on Ranch to Market 620 (PARCEL 2).
 
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:
  Robinson Real Estate Contract for RM 620 ROW Parcel 2
 
             
37. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Eugene and Genell Beck for ROW needed on RM 620. (PARCEL 5)
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Eugene and Genell Beck for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on Ranch to Market 620 (PARCEL 5).
 
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:
  Beck Real Estate Contract for RM 620 ROW
 
             
38. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Frost National Bank for ROW needed on CR 170. (PARCEL 3)
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Frost National Bank for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road 170 (PARCEL 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:
  Frost Bank Real Estate Contract for CR 170 ROW
 
             
39. Discuss and consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Talex, Inc. for HVAC work at the Williamson County Justice Center.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Talex, Inc. for HVAC work at the Williamson County Justice Center with a limit of $40,000.
 
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:
  Talex Inc PSA for HVAC Services
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:05 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012.
             
40. 10:00 a.m.
Hold Public Hearing for changing the street name Los Alamos Pass, blocks 2700 through 3000, to Saint Paul Rivera Lane as requested by the developer of the Paloma Lake Subdivision, Precinct #4.
  The following persons addressed the Court:
GIS Analyst Addressing Coordinator Teresa Baker
Fred Rivera, Father of Paul Rivera
  Attachments:
  St Paul Rivera Ln Map attchmnt
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:08 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012.
             
41. Discuss and take appropriate action to change the street name Los Alamos Pass, blocks 2700 through 3000,  to Saint Paul Rivera Lane in the Paloma Lake Subdivision.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve changing the street name Los Alamos Pass, blocks 2700 through 3000, to Saint Paul Rivera Lane in the Paloma Lake Subdivision.
 
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:
  St Paul Rivera Ln Map
 
             
42. Discuss and consider executing and conveying a utility easement to the City of Georgetown which will allow for utility lines to be installed for the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and Facilities Director Gary Wilson addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To execute and convey a utility easement to the City of Georgetown which will allow for utility lines to be installed for the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center.
 
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:
  Utility Easement for Emergency Services Operations Center
 
             
43. Discuss and consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Baker-Aicklen for services at the Williamson County Animal Shelter. The funds for this Agreement will be from donations.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Baker-Aicklen for services at the Williamson County Animal Shelter to be paid by donations.
 
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:
  Baker Aicklen Limited Services Authorization for Animal Shelter Dog Park
 
             
44. Consider awarding bids received for lease of residential property at 9769 Hwy 29 West, Georgetown to the overall best bidder – George Bell.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To award the bid received for lease of residential property at 9769 Highway 29 West, Georgetown, to the overall best bidder – George Bell with the rental income to be deposited into the road bond funds.
 
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:
  Bid Tab SH 29 Lease
  Bell Lease Agreement
 
             
45. Discuss and consider approving a Contract Modification for Compensation of additional Professional Services with RVE Incorporated for landscape architectural services at the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park Water Play Area, now known as the Quarry Splash Pad.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Contract Modification for Compensation of additional Professional Services with RVE Incorporated for landscape architectural services at the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park Water Play Area, now known as the Quarry Splash Pad.
 
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:
  RVi PSA Modification for Southwest Regional Park
 
             
46. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations:
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations:
0100-0000-367403 Park Donations $810.00
 
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
             
47. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations:
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations:
0100-0510-003670 Use of Donations $810.00
 
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
             
48. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office:
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office:
0100-0000-370515 TDH Monitoring Fees $12,000.00
 
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
             
49. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of funds for the Sheriff's Office:
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of funds for the Sheriff's Office:
  0100-0560-001110 Overtime $9,046.80    
  0100-0560-002010 FICA $918.00    
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement $1,435.20    
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp $600.00  
 
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 10:56 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012.
             
50. 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 or 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 US 183 Extension from 1,000 feet South of San Gabriel to 1,000 feet North of SH 29.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 projects.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
51. Discuss and deliberate economic development matters pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), including the following: 
a) “Project Apollo”
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
52. 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) Civil Action 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
e) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
g) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Simmons Claim
m) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
n ) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:35 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012.
             
53. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
54. Discuss and take appropriate action on matters regarding economic development.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
55. Discuss and take appropriate action on 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) Civil Action 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
e) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
g) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Simmons Claim
m) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
n ) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
56. Comments from Commissioners.
  Judge Gattis said the Commissioners would be attending a Health Services meeting at 2:30 p.m. in Waco.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:35 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 27th day of March 2012. 

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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy 


    

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