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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
MARCH 4, 2014
 

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 11:03 A.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014, 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 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Absent:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Others Present:
Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County 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 25, 2014 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  02.25.2014 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 $3,840,109.05 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 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  03.04.2014 Funding Report
  03.04.2014 Quick Check Report
  03.04.2014 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  There were no comments.
             
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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Communications:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0581-004216 Postage Meter Rental/Supplies $500.00
To 0100-0581-003001 Small Equipment & Tools <$5000 $500.00
From 0100-0581-003100 Office Supplies $2,500.00
To 0100-0581-003120 Printer Supplies $2,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
6. Discuss and consider approving 2013 Racial Profiling Report for Sheriff's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Sheriff's Office 2013 Racial Profiling Report as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.132 (7).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  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).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the appointment of Timothy A. Hunsberger to the Emergency Service District (ESD) #2 Board for a two-year term beginning March 4, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  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.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
             
10. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for January 2014.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for January 2014.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge that the following Treasurer's staff has 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.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  PFIA Certificate Celia M. Villarreal 2013
  PFIA Certificate Rose Havelka 2013
  PFIA Certificate Rose Pena 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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge that First Assistant County Treasurer Kathy Kohutek has successfully completed investment education that satisfies Section 2256.008 of the Texas Public Funds Investment Act.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge that County Treasurer Vivian L. Wood has achieved the 2013 Texas Association of Counties, County Investment Academy, certification of compliance of continuing education per Section 2256.008 of the Texas Public Funds Investment Act.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Lone Star Investment Pool Resolution for County Treasurer Vivian L. Wood, CCT CIO and First Assistant County Treasurer Kathy Kohutek 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; as approved by the Williamson County Investment Committee on December 16, 2013 and by the Commissioners' Court on January 14, 2014.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the 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.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Billingsley Deed Without Warranty
 
             
16. Discuss and consider approval of replat of Lot 1 for the McNutt subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the replat of Lot 1 for the McNutt subdivision - Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  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.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action on the disposal of the extra marble leftover from the Courthouse.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and General Counsel to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
19. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
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.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity" for Lakeline Boulevard Extension Phase 2, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #2.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Notice of Intent for Stormwater Discharge Lakeline Boulevard Extension
  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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $22,741.26 for Chandler Road Phase IIIA, a Road Bond project in Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Change Order 8 for Chandler Road Phase IIIA
 
             
22. To discuss and take appropriate action regarding the list of Pre-Qualified Design Engineering Firms for Williamson County Projects.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the list of Pre-Qualified Design Engineering Firms for Williamson County Projects.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  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).
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize a road bond transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to move $500,000.00 from non-departmental (P156) to County Road 277 (P289).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  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).
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Work Authorization No. 4 for SAM (Surveying and Mapping), Inc. for San Gabriel Ranch Road Phase II ROW location/recovery (Road & Bridge).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  PSA SAM 13
  Surveying and Mapping Inc Work Authorization 4
 
             
25. Discuss and consider approval of Work Authorization No. 6 for On Call Testing Services for Road & Bridge projects.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Work Authorization No. 6 for On Call Testing Services for Road & Bridge projects.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  MLA Labs Work Authorization 6 for On Call Testing
  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.
  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 authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Lone Star Infrastructure for 89.476 AC out of the John Berry Survey.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Lone Star Infrastructure Real Estate Contract
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding termination of the USPM Agreement for Services.
  Benefits Administrator Shelley Loughrey addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve termination of the U.S. Preventive Medicine (USPM) Agreement for Services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Memorandum of Understanding Between Williamson County, Texas and Scott & White Hospital – Taylor.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Scott and White Hospital Taylor 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.
  General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.

Judge Gattis abstained from voting on this item (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Contract in the Public Interest between Williamson County and Jonah Community, Inc. for disbursement of Community Recreation Facility Funding.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Abstain)
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Gattis
  Jonah Community Recreation Facility Funding 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).
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh 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 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).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  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.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh, General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, and Facilities Director Gary Wilson addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the grant application through the Texas Historical Commission's Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program Round VIII Grant program subject to viewing the contract.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Extension of Office Lease Agreement for Belford Square Lease, 308 West 7th Street, Suite 102, Georgetown to March 31, 2015 with Chris Collins D/B/A Heritage Personnel.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Belford Square Lease Extension with Heritage Personnel
 
             
33. Discuss and consider approving Priority 1 Civil modifications #1 and Priority 1 Civil modifications #2 to Sungard software.
  Director of Geographic Information System (GIS)/Addressing Richard Semple addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Priority 1 Civil Modifications #1 and Priority 1 Civil Modifications #2 to Sungard software.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Sungard Civil Modifications No. 1
  Sungard Civil Modifications No. 2
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:42 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014.
             
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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
37. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) 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
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:15 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014.
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
39. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
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
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41. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Covey and Commissioner Long have a meeting today with Regional Director for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service's Southwest Region Dr. Benjamin N. Tuggle regarding the salamander.

Judge Gattis invited everyone to view a bench on the porch that has been restored by Facilities Director Gary Wilson and is believed to be an original.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:15 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014. 
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 18th day of March 2014.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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