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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S COURT
MARCH 4TH, 2014 
9:30 A.M.

 
             
The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items:
 
1. Review and approval of minutes.
 
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
 
 
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.

 
4.
Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
 
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 – 16 )
 
 
5.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on line item transfer request for Emergency Communications. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 100.581.004216 Postange Meter Rental/Supplies $500
To 100.581.003001 Small Equipment & Tools <$5000 $500
From 100.581.003100 Office Supplies $2,500
To 100.581.003120 Printer Supplies $2,500
 
6.   Discuss and consider approving 2013 Racial Profiling Report for Sheriff's Office Click to View
 
Attachments
2013 Racial Profiling Report
 
7.   Consider authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached). Click to View
 
Attachments
Asset Change Forms
 
8.   Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the appointment of Timothy A. Hunsberger to the Emergency Service District Number Two Board with his term to begin effective immediately and to expire on December 31, 2015. Click to View
 
Attachments
Timothy H Resume
 
9.   Discuss and take appropriate actions on the appointment of Chancy Bizzell to ESD# 5 to serve the unexpired term of Mark McAdams until December 31, 2015. Click to View
 
10.   Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for January 2014. 
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Attachments
JAN 2014 Treasurers Report on the Williamson County Finances
 
11.   Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court that the following Treasurer's staff achieved the requisite ten hours of Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) training:  Celia M. Villarreal, Deputy County Treasurer, Rose Havelka, Deputy County Treasurer, and Rose Pena, Deputy County Treasurer. Click to View
 
Attachments
PFIA Certificate Rose Pena 2013
PFIA Certificate Celia M. Villarreal 2013
PFIA Certificate Rose Havelka 2013
 
12.   Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court that Kathy Kohutek, 1st Assistant Treasurer, successfully completed investment education that satisfies Section 2256.008 of the Texas Public Funds Investment Act. Click to View
 
Attachments
PFIA Certificate Kathy Kohutek 2013
 
13.   Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court the 2013 Texas Association of Counties, County Investment Academy, certification of compliance of continuing education for Vivian L Wood County Treasurer that satisfies Section 2256.008 of the Texas Public Funds Investment Act. Click to View
 
Attachments
PFIA Certificate Vivian L Wood 2013
 
14.   Approve a resolution for Vivian L. Wood Williamson County Treasurer CCT CIO and Kathy Kohutek First Assistant Treasurer to be the Authorized Representatives for the Lone Star Investment Pool, to take all actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of funds of Williamson County.  Lone Star Investment Pool was  approved by the Williamson County Investment Committee on December 16 2013 and by the Commissioners Court on January 14 2014. Click to View
 
Attachments
Lone Star Resolution
 
15.   Discuss and take appropriate action on approving the execution of four Deeds without Warranty from Williamson County, Texas, acting as Trustee, to Oliver A. Billingsley pertaining to four separate tracts located in Williamson County, Texas pursuant to Section 34.05 (a) and (h) of the Texas Property Tax Code.

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Attachments
Deeds without Warranty
 
16.   Discuss and consider approval of replat of Lot 1 for the McNutt subdivision - Pct 4 Click to View
 
Attachments
Amended Plat - Lot 1 McNutt Subdivision
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
17.   Discuss and take appropriate action on the removal and donation of a black walnut tree outside the historic Courthouse. Click to View
 
18.   Discuss and take appropriate action on the disposal of the extra marble leftover from the Courthouse. Click to View
 
19.   To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update Click to View
 
20.   Consider approving the "Notice of Intent (NOI)for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity" for Lakeline Blvd. Extension Phase 2, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Two. Click to View
 
Attachments
LakelineBlvdExtPh2 NOI
TXR15000
 
21.   Consider approving Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $22,741.26 for Chandler Road Phase IIIA, a Road Bond project in Precinct Four. Click to View
 
Attachments
Chandler3A CO 8
 
22.   To discuss and take appropriate action regarding the list of Pre-Qualified Design Engineering Firms for Williamson County Projects. Click to View
 
Attachments
Recommended List of PreQualified Design Firms
 
23.   Consider authorizing a road bond transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to move $500,000.00 from non-departmental (P156) to CR 277 (P289). Click to View
 
Attachments
22614 RB Memo
 
24.   Discuss and consider approval of Work Authorization No. 4 for SAM (Surveying and Mapping), Inc. for San Gabriel Ranch Road Phase II ROW location/recovery (Road & Bridge). Click to View
 
Attachments
SAM Inc WA 4
PSA SAM 13
 
25.    Discuss and consider approval of Work Authorization No. 6 for On Call Testing Services for Road & Bridge projects. Click to View
 
Attachments
MLA Labs WA 6
PSA MLA 10
 
26.   Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Lone Star Infrastructure for 89.476 AC out of the John Berry Survey. Click to View
 
Attachments
LSI Contract
 
27.   Discuss and take appropriate action regarding termination of the USPM Agreement for Services. Click to View
 
Attachments
3-4-2014 - Commissioners Court Agenda Background
 
28.   Discuss and take appropriate action on the Memorandum of Understanding Between Williamson County, Texas and Scott & White Hospital – Taylor. Click to View
 
Attachments
Memorandum of Understanding
 
29.   Discuss and consider approval of public interest contract between Williamson County and Jonah Community, Inc. for disbursement of Community Recreation Facility Funding. Click to View
 
Attachments
Jonah Contract
 
30.   Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to authorize County Judge to sign occasional simplified service contracts for Facilities Department so long as: 1) the project is within an approved budget; 2) a purchase order has been issued; 3) there is no bidding requirement on the small-service contract; 4) the service is very short term or one-time item; 5) the service provider has signed the contract form in advance of services being rendered; and 6) the amount involved is de minimus ($10,000 or less). Click to View
 
Attachments
Simple Service Contract
 
31.   Discuss and take appropriate action on grant application through the Texas Historical Commissions Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program Round VIII Grant program. Click to View
 
32.   Consider authorizing extension of Belford Square Lease, 308 W. 7th St, Suite 102, Georgetown to March 31, 2015 with Chris Collins D/B/A Heritage Personnel. Click to View
 
Attachments
Extension Lease Heritage
 
33.   Discuss and consider approving Priority 1 Civil modifications#1 and Priority 1 Civil modifications#2 to Sungard  software. Click to View
 
Attachments
Sugard civil mod # 1
Sungard civil mod # 2
 
EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."
 
34.   Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:

a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.



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35.   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 amendment to TCE on SH 45/O’Connor Blvd.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 Seward Junction Loop project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
h) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
i) Discuss flooding issues with property located on Pond Springs Rd.
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Park Blvd.

2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss a TXDOT permit to construct access driveway facilities
b) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
c) Discuss County owned real estate on CR 258
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of land for County Parks.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of 89.476 acres by Georgetown Inner Loop.
f) Discuss proposed sale of 98 acre tract abutting Blue Springs Blvd.
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36.   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:
- Discuss termination of the USPM Agreement for Services.
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37. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:

a) 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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employment related matters.
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
n) James Windom and Jane Windom v. Williamson County, Texas: Cause #13-0398-C368 in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
 
38. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
 
39. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding real estate.
 
40. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:

a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employment related matters.
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
n) James Windom and Jane Windom v. Williamson County, Texas: Cause #13-0398-C368 in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
 
41. Comments from Commissioners.
 
 

_________________________
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge


This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2014 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

    

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