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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
MARCH 5, 2013
 
 
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:41 A.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013, 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 Commissioners' 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 February 26, 2013 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:
  02.26.2013 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 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,253,237.76 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 Corrections 03-05-2013
  Funding Report 03-05-2013
  Wire Transfers 03-05-2013
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Rickey Link and Skip Frazier of Williamson County and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
             
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 – 10 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for County Treasurer.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Treasurer:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0497-004999 Miscellaneous $20.00
To 0100-0497-003900 Membership Dues $20.00
 
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. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of Line Item Transfers for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-005711 Heavy Equipment > $5,000 $  57,000.00
To 0200-0210-003318 Janitorial Supplies $    2,000.00
To 0200-0210-003544 Contract Hauling $  55,000.00
From 0200-0210-003550 Asphalt $460,000.00
To 0200-0210-000777 Transfer to Capital Projects  $460,000.00

 
 
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
             
7. Please consider and approve a Line Item Transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0440-001940 DA Jud App Supp $6,500.00
To 0100-0440-001107 DA Temp Part-time $6,500.00
 
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
             
8. Acknowledge report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 11 in the amount of $1,159.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge the report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 11 in the amount of $1,159.00.
 
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
  Attachments:
  P141 Tax Office Bartlett Cocke Change Order 11
 
             
9. Acknowledge report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 12 in the amount of $2,021.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge the report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 12 in the amount of $2,021.00.
 
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
  Attachments:
  P141 Tax Office Bartlett Cocke Change Order 12
 
             
10. 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 4 Ron Morrison 
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
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
11. Consider approving Official Bond and Oath of newly sworn Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3 of Williamson County, Texas and accept any affidavits.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Official Bond and Oath of Office for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3 Bill Gravell and to accept any affidavits.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Bill Gravell - Bond
  Bill Gravell - Oath of Office
 
             
12. Consider noting in the minutes the hiring of employees from newly sworn Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 of Williamson County, Texas.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 

Motion: To note in the Minutes the hiring of employees for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3 Bill Gravell.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Bill Gravell - Application to Employ Personnel
 
             
13. Discuss and take appropriate action on resolution making March 3-9, 2013, Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week in Williamson County.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to approve a resolution declaring March 3-9, 2013 as Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week in 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:
  Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week Resolution
 
             
14. Discuss and take appropriate action on Proclamation declaring March 23, 2013 as Greater Austin Contractors and Engineers Association Day.
  President of Greater Austin Contractors and Engineers Association Casey Giles addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Proclamation declaring March 23, 2013 as Greater Austin Contractors and Engineers Association Day.
 
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:
  Michele Yule ACEA
  Austin Contractors and Engineers Association Proclamation
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC MEETING TO DRAW FOR THE ORDER OF NAMES ON THE BALLOT FOR THE CITY OF COUPLAND GENERAL ELECTION AT 10:18 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013.
             
15. 10:00 a.m. Convene a meeting to hold the drawing for the order of names on the ballot for the City of Coupland General Election.
 

No action was taken on this item; Drawing results were:
1. Karen R. Marosko
2. Susan Garry
3. Eldridge Tidwell
4. Susan Schmidt
5. Barbara Piper
6. Loretta Guenther Patschke

             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM A PUBLIC MEETING TO DRAW FOR THE ORDER OF NAMES ON THE BALLOT FOR THE CITY OF COUPLAND GENERAL ELECTION AT 10:22 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013.
             
16. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding procedure for appointment of interim Williamson County Constable Pct. 3.
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To appoint Judge Gattis and Commissioner Covey to review the resumes received in the Judge's Office for appointment to the position of interim Constable, Precinct #3 by Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.; select persons to be interviewed by the entire Court at a Special Session of Commissioners' Court on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.; and provide the Commissioners a list of the persons to be interviewed prior to the 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
             
17. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
18. Consider approving Change Order No. 11 in the amount of -$22,030.75 for RM 2338 Phase II, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Three.
  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 approve Change Order No. 11 in the amount of -$22,030.75 for RM 2338 Phase II, a Pass Through Financing 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 11 for RM 2338 Phase II
 
             
19. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with D&M Davis Land & Cattle regarding right-of-way on SH 195. (Parcel 208/208E)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with D&M Davis Land & Cattle regarding right-of-way on State Highway 195. (Parcel 208/208E)
 
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:
  Davis Possession and Use Agreement for SH 195 ROW
 
             
20. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with D&M Davis Land & Cattle, L.P. regarding Utility Easements on SH 195. (Parcel 208)
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with D&M Davis Land & Cattle, L.P. regarding Utility Easements on State Highway 195. (Parcel 208)
 
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:
  Davis Possession and Use Agreement for SH 195 Utility Easements
 
             
21. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with C. Dean Davis and Mollie V. Davis regarding right-of-way on SH 195. (Parcel 212)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with C. Dean Davis and Mollie V. Davis regarding right-of-way on State Highway 195. (Parcel 212)
 
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:
  Davis Possession and Use Agreement for SH 195 ROW Parcel 212
 
             
22. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Relocation Claim with the Beck Funeral Home regarding the relocation of personal property located in the ROW. (Parcel 4)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Relocation Claim with the Beck Funeral Home regarding the relocation of personal property located in the right-of-way. (Parcel 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:
  Beck Relocation Claim
 
             
23. Accept petition requesting Dissolution of Clearwater Ranch Public Improvement District, and set date, time and place for a public hearing regarding said dissolution.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To accept petition requesting Dissolution of Clearwater Ranch Public Improvement District, and set Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. for a Public Hearing regarding said dissolution.
 
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:
  Petition to Dissolve
 
             
24. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute the First Amended Development Agreement with Lookout Partners L.P.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the First Amended Development Agreement with Lookout Partners L.P.
 
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:
  Lookout Partners First Amended Development Agreement
 
             
25. Accept Petition requesting Creation of Clearwater Ranch Public Improvement District #2, and set date, time and place for a public hearing regarding creation of said district.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To accept Petition requesting Creation of Clearwater Ranch Public Improvement District #2, and set Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 10:05 a.m. for a public hearing regarding creation of said district.
 
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:
  Clearwater PID Petition
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding ESO Payments for 2013.
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to initiate funding for the yellow highlighted jurisdictions listed on the attached Emergency Services Operations (ESO) Payments for Fiscal Year 2013 document by funding half now and the remaining half after the Emergency Services District audits are received.
 
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:
  Chief Ekiss Email
  ESO Payments 2013
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding setting a future date for appointment of Bond Committee.
  No action was taken on this item; Tuesday, March 19, 2013 was set as the date for appointment of the Bond Committee.
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.
 
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:
  CAHFC Letter
  Certificate of Williamson County
 
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Resolution recognizing The Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.
  Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and Sue Wiseman of Leander addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to approve a Resolution recognizing the Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.
 
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:
  Native Plant Society of Texas Resolution
 
             
30. Hear report, discuss and take appropriate action to concur with response to US Fish and Wildlife Draft Economic Analysis (DEA) by the Williamson County Conservation Foundation on behalf of the county.
  Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd, Attorney Alan Glen of Smith, Robertson, Elliott, Glen, Klein & Bell, and Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies, Inc. addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize Commissioner Covey to sign the letter in response to the United States Fish and Wildlife Draft Economic Analysis (DEA) on behalf of Williamson County and the Williamson County Conservation Foundation.
 
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. Discuss and take appropriate action on approving a modification to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Williamson County.  There is no cost to the County for this modification. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a modification to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Williamson County; at no cost to the 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:
  ICE Modification Agreement for Mileage Reimbursement
 
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action on allocating Road District Funds to Road Projects.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve allocation of Road District Funds to Road Projects as follows:
Northeast Round Rock Road District balance to University Boulevard Project and Southeast Road District balance to County Road 170 Project.
 
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. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the naming of Wilco Way. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve "Wilco Way" as the name of the roadway off of the Southeast Inner Loop that leads to the Juvenile Justice 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:
  Wilco Way Map
 
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action on resolution for the County Attorney's office application to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for the Justice Assistance Grant.
  County Attorney Doyle "Dee" Hobbs addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution for the County Attorney's office application to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for the Justice Assistance Grant.
 
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:
  CAPCOG Justice Assistance Grant Resolution
 
             
35. Consider awarding bids received for County Road 170 (south of SH 45 to north of Pflugerville Pkwy) Bid #13IFB00119 to the lowest and best bidder – BPI Environmental.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To award bids received for County Road 170 (south of State Highway 45 to north of Pflugerville Parkway) Bid #13IFB00119 to the lowest and best bidder – BPI Environmental.
 
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:
  Engineer Recommendation
  Bid Analysis
  HNTB Recommendation
 
             
36. Consider approving an Interlocal Purchase Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Austin.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  City of Austin Interlocal Purchase Agreement
 
             
37. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of March 26, 2013 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive sealed bids for Utility Relocation at Sam Bass Road, Bid # 13IFB00112.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of March 26, 2013 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive sealed bids for Utility Relocation at Sam Bass Road, Bid #13IFB00112.
 
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 Relocation IFB
 
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action on extending Williamson County Bid 12IFB00024 Asphalt Mixes for Williamson County to Industrial Asphalt for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the contract period beginning March 20,2013 through September 18,2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To extend Williamson County Bid 12IFB00024 Asphalt Mixes for Williamson County to Industrial Asphalt for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract for the contract period beginning March 20, 2013 through September 18, 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:
  Industrial Asphalt Bid Extension Agreement
 
             
39. Discuss and take appropriate action on extending Williamson County Bid 12IFB00014 Back Up Generator Maintenance for Williamson County to BCI Service Group for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the contract period beginning April 17, 2013 through April 16, 2014.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To extend Williamson County Bid 12IFB00014 Back Up Generator Maintenance for Williamson County to BCI Service Group for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract for the contract period beginning April 17, 2013 through April 16, 2014.
 
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:
  BCI Service Group Bid Extension Agreement
 
             
40. Discuss and consider approving additional Services for RFP#12WCP2003, Janitorial Services for Williamson County.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space and Facilities Director Gary Wilson addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve additional services at the remodeled Georgetown Tax Office with regard to the Janitorial Services Contract.
 
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:
  Additional Janitorial Services
 
             
41. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of March 26, 2013 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive competitive sealed proposals for Williamson County Public Involvement,  RFP #13RFP00116.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize and set the date of March 26, 2013 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive competitive sealed proposals for Williamson County Public Involvement, RFP #13RFP00116.
 
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:
  Proposal for Public Involvement
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:24 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013.
             
42. Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 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.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 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 CR 170.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for the Pond Springs Rd. project.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Neenah Dr.
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Pearson Blvd.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for FM 1460.
n) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
43. Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 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.)
Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
44. 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) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m) 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.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
r) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections
s) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County ESOC Project.
t) utility damage claim that occurred on 8/15/2012 on CR 326
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:10 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013.
             
45. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
46. 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) 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) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m) 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.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
r) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections
s) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County ESOC Project.
t) utility damage claim that occurred on 8/15/2012 on CR 326
  No action was taken on this item.
             
47. Comments from Commissioners.
  Commissioner Birkman and Judge Gattis reminded everyone that Commissioners' Court will not be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

Judge Gattis congratulated the Lady Eagles for winning the Class 4A State Basketball Championship.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT  2:10 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 12th day of March 2013. 


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

By:  Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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