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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the March 18, 2014 meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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03.18.2014 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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. |
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,850,847.95 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.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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03.25.2014 Funding Report
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03.25.2014 Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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There were no comments. |
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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 – 14 ) |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Juvenile Services.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the 425th District Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the 425th District Court:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for February 2014.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for February 2014.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Treasurers Report on the WILCO Finances Feb 2014
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Consider authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Asset Change Forms
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Discuss and consider noting in the Minutes the Commissioners Education Certificate of Completion certifying that Ron Morrison has successfully competed the continuing education provisions of Article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code for 2013.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To acknowledge Commissioners Education Certificate of Completion certifying that Ron Morrison has successfully completed the continuing education provisions of Article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code for 2013.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Commissioner Morrison CE 2013
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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 appointment would take effect immediately.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Consider reappointment of Sandra Taylor to the Emergency Services District #4 Board of Directors for a term beginning January 1, 2014 and expiring December 31, 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To re-appoint Sandra Taylor to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #4 Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider and take appropriate action on donation by former Williamson County Commissioner Limmer of Easter Lunch for the Department of Infrastructure employees, as well as other County Employees.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a donation by former Williamson County Commissioner Limmer of Easter lunch for the Department of Infrastructure employees, as well as other county employees.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Rancho Sienna Section 5A - Pct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve final plat for Rancho Sienna Section 5A - Precinct #3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Rancho Sienna 5A
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Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for the Cole Drive Estates subdivision - Pct 2.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a preliminary plat for the Cole Drive Estates subdivision - Precinct #2.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Preliminary Plat - Cole Drive Estates
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action in Recognizing Donna Baker, of the Williamson County Auditor's Office, for her Retirement with 17 years of Dedicated Service to the Citizens of Williamson County.
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County Auditor David Flores and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To recognize Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker of the Williamson County Auditor's Office for her retirement with 17 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Williamson County.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Recognition of Williamson County EMS recently retired staff for their dedication to public safety.
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Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kenny Schnell addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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2014 National Agriculture day proclamation and presentation to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture.
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Agriculture and Natural Resources County Extension Agent Fred M. Hall addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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Agriculture Day Proclamation
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Discuss and take appropriate action on diabetic awareness proclamation.
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Williamson County and Cities Health District Deputy Director of Community Health, Education, and Social Services and Board Member of the American Diabetes Association Leadership Board Cynthia Guerrero addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Diabetes Awareness Proclamation.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Diabetes Alert Day Proclamation
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Consider authorizing road bond transfer as per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to move $1,100,000.00 from Second Street (P244) to CR 170 (P213) $750,000.00 and Chandler Road 3A (P247) $350,000.00. Allocate $185,000.00 from FM 1460 (P262) to CR 111 Extension (P249) $35,000.00 and Ronald Reagan Phase IV (P196) $150,000.00. Also allocated $2,200,000.00 from non-departmental (P156) $1,000,000.00 to IH-35 North Bond Frontage Road and Ramps, $650,000.00 RM 620 Improvements (P167), and $550,000.00 CR 245 (P273).
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize road bond transfer as per recommendation of Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver to move $1,100,000.00 from Second Street (P244) to County Road 170 (P213) $750,000.00 and Chandler Road 3A (P247) $350,000.00; $185,000.00 from Farm-to-Market 1460 (P262) to County Road 111 Extension (P249) $35,000.00 and Ronald Reagan Phase IV (P196) $150,000.00; $2,200,000.00 from non-departmental (P156) to Interstate Highway 35 North Bond Frontage Road and Ramps $1,000,000.00, Ranch-to-Market 620 Improvements (P167) $650,000.00, and County Road 245 (P273) $550,000.00.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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31914 RB MEMO
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Consider authorizing 2014 cash ending reduction plan transfer under Facility Enhancement item to move $15,000.00 from Juvenile Justice Center Pod Floors to Justice Center DA Office Remodel.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize 2014 cash ending reduction plan transfer under Facility Enhancement item to move $15,000.00 from Juvenile Justice Center Pod Floors to Justice Center DA Office Remodel.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:45 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014. |
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Conduct Public hearing regarding the adoption of Takings Impact Assessment pursuant to Chapter 2007, Texas Government Code, the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act.
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:52 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014. |
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Consider adoption of Takings Impact Assessment pursuant to Chapter 2007, Texas Government Code, the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To adopt Takings Impact Assessment pursuant to Chapter 2007, Texas Government Code, the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Takings Impact Assessment
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the On-site Sewage Facility (OSSF) program.
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Director of Williamson County & Cities Health District (WCCHD) Dr. W. S. "Chip" Riggins, Jr., MD, MPH and WCCHD Board Chairman/Williamson County Representative Wayne Cavalier addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Court Payment Card Processing Participation Agreement between Tyler Technologies and Williamson County.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Court Payment Card Processing Participation Agreement between Tyler Technologies and Williamson County.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Tyler Technologies Court Payment Card Processing Agreement
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Discuss and take necessary action to accept and approve grant agreement in the amount of $50,000 from the Texas Department of Public safety (2011-2014 Sub-Recipient Award) through the Homeland Security Grant Program and authorize County Judge to sign all related documents.
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Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To accept and approve the grant agreement in the amount of $50,000 from the Texas Department of Public safety (2011-2014 Sub-Recipient Award) through the Homeland Security Grant Program and authorize the County Judge to execute all related documents.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Tx DPS Sub-Recipient Grant Award
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Discuss and consider rejecting IFB #14IFB00224, Panasonic Rugged Mobile Computers and Related Accessories.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To reject IFB #14IFB00224, Panasonic Rugged Mobile Computers and Related Accessories.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge the revenues for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge the revenues for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Discount Card Program:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge the expenditures for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge the expenditures for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Discount Card Program:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for March 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for March 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for March 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for March 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Animal Shelter.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Animal Shelter:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Animal Shelter.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Animal Shelter:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:54 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014. |
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34. |
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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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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss proposed South Georgetown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ).
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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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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 |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:13 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) 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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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments. |