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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:47 A.M. on TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
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Present:
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1
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Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2
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Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3
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Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4
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Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
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Attendees:
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Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor Commissioners' Court
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Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
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1. |
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve minutes of the last meeting.
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Aye:
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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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04.12.2011 CC SS
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04.12.2011 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
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No action was taken. |
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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.
Commissioner Birkman abstained from voting on an item regarding San Gabriel Parkway (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
Commissioner Long amended the motion to exclude an invoice for the Elections Department.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,176,328.97 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, 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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Aye:
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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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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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04.19.2011 Funding Report
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Quick Check Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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No one addressed the Court. |
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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 – 10 )
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Discuss and take action on Budget Line Item transfer requests 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 budget line Item transfer requests for Juvenile Services:
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Aye:
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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 County Clerk:
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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 County Clerk:
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Aye:
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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 property tax collections for the month of March 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 property tax collections for the month of March 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Aye:
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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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030111-033111 GWI-RFM
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of March 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of March 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Aye:
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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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Court Refunds Mar 11
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, or destruction.
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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 equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, or destruction.
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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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Asset Transfers
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Discuss and take action on Road Closure on CR 100 for the filming of the IMAX Movie, Flight of the Butterflies on April 21st. Cars can be detoured on CO RD 106, if needed, while traffic is held. There will be about 40 people on site while filming a picture vehicle traveling CR 100 and crossing the low water crossing. The contact is Paul Knaus, Location Assistant for Flight of the Butterflies. This has been through the road closure process.
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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 road closure on CR 100 for the filming of the IMAX movie, "Flight of the Butterflies" on April 22, 2011.
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Aye:
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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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CR100 closure Map
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a resolution honoring Greg Bergeron for 17 years of service to the citizens of Williamson Couty, Texas upon his retirement.
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Former Precinct #4 Commissioner Frankie Limmer and Greg Bergeron, Director of Road and Bridge, addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a resolution honoring Greg Bergeron upon his retirement, for 17 years of service to the citizens of Williamson County.
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Aye:
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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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Greg Bergeron Retirement Resolution
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JUDGE GATTIS DECLARED THE COURT IN RECESS AT 9:57 A.M., ON TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011. |
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JUDGE GATTIS RECONVENED THE COURT AT 10:21 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken. |
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Consider authorizing budget transfers in the 2006 Road Bond recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to move $3,169,857.13 from (P180) Right of Way to following projects: $1,958,602.99 (P149) SH 195, $13,224.09 (P175) Chandler Road, $1,168,843.35 (P196) Ronald Reagan Ph IV, $10,950.00 (P211) Ronald Reagan Ph III and $18,236.70 (P217) SH 29 Safety Improvements.
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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 budget transfers in the 2006 Road Bond recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: to move $3,169,857.13 from (Parcel 180) Right of Way to following projects: $1,958,602.99 (Parcel 149) SH 195, $13,224.09 (Parcel 175) Chandler Road, $1,168,843.35 (Parcel 196) Ronald Reagan Phase IV, $10,950.00 (Parcel 211) Ronald Reagan Phase III and $18,236.70 (Parcel 217) SH 29 Safety Improvements.
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Aye:
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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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ROW Transfer April 2011
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Consider authorizing budget transfer in the 2006 Road Bond recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to allocate $36,200,000.00 (of the $76,800,00.00 bond issuance received on April 11, 2011) to the following projects: $17,000,000.00 Ronald Reagan IV (P196), $2,000,000.00 Seward Junction Loop (P233), $10,000,000.00 Ronald Reagan III (P211), $4,500,000.00 Hero Way (P232), $1,500,000.00 CR 185/New Hope and $1,200,000.000 Arterial A Phase I (P150).
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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 budget transfer in the 2006 Road Bond recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to allocate $36,200,000.00 (of the $76,800,00.00 bond issuance received on April 11, 2011) to the following projects: $17,000,000.00 Ronald Reagan IV (Parcel 196), $2,000,000.00 Seward Junction Loop (Parcel 233), $10,000,000.00 Ronald Reagan III (Parcel 211), $4,500,000.00 Hero Way (Parcel 232), $1,500,000.00 CR 185/New Hope and $1,200,000.000 Arterial A Phase I (Parcel 150).
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Aye:
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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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Mike Weaver 2006 Road Bond Allocation Memo
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Consider authorizing 2001 Road Bond Transfer per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to allocate $7,510,758.05 to SH45/O'Connor Frontage Roads (P197) from the following projects: $1,244,798.37 P149 (SH 195), $70,000.00 Hutto Pedestrian Bridge (P152), $2,853,755.80 IH-35 Ramps (P154), $656,166.93 FM 1431 (P186), $66,766.05 IH-35/Reagan Interchange (P190), $28,453.07 Ronald Reagan Ph IV (P196), $1,954,253.23 Ronald Reagan Ph III (P211), $300,000.00 CR 170 (P213), and $336,564.60 Non Departmental unallocated interest (P92). In addition, consider authorizing transfer in the amount of $575,000.00 from IH-35 Ramps (P154) to SH45/O'Connor Frontage Roads (P197).
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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 2001 Road Bond Transfer per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to allocate $7,510,758.05 to SH 45/O'Connor Frontage Roads (Parcel 197) from the following projects: $1,244,798.37 (Parcel 149) (SH 195), $70,000.00 Hutto Pedestrian Bridge (Parcel 152), $2,853,755.80 IH-35 Ramps (Parcel 154), $656,166.93 FM 1431 (Parcel 186), $66,766.05 IH-35/Reagan Interchange (Parcel 190), $28,453.07 Ronald Reagan Phase IV (Parcel 196), $1,954,253.23 Ronald Reagan Phase III (Parcel 211), $300,000.00 CR 170 (Parcel 213), and $336,564.60 Non Departmental unallocated interest (Parcel 92), and to authorize transfer in the amount of $575,000.00 from IH-35 Ramps (Parcel 154) to SH45/O'Connor Frontage Roads (Parcel 197).
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Aye:
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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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2001 Road Bond Allocations April 2011
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Discuss and take action on counseling contact with Catherine Weber-Silbiger, LPC Intern.
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Executive Director of Juvenile Services Scott Matthew 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 approve counseling contract with Catherine Weber-Silbiger, LPC Intern.
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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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Weber-Silbiger Counseling Contract
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Discuss and take action on approving contract for Bob Carswell, LPC.
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Executive Director of Juvenile Services Scott Matthew 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 approve counseling services contract with Bob Carswell, LPC.
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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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Carswell Counseling Contract
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Discuss and take action on approving contract with STARRY Residential Services.
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Executive Director of Juvenile Services Scott Matthew addressed the Court.
Judge Gattis abstained from voting on this item. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve contract with STARRY Residential Services.
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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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Other:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Abstain)
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Attachments: |
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Gattis
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STARRY Residential Contract
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Consider and take appropriate action regarding a park rule that requires dogs to be on a leash in all county Parks, Trails, and Preserves.
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Parks Director Jim Rodgers 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 adopt a park rule that all pets must be kept under the owner's direct control and attached to a person or fixed object at all times by a leash not to exceed six feet in length.
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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 take appropriate action on approving funding for relocation and refurbishing of a mobile home to be located at the Southwest Regional Park.
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Parks Director Jim Rodgers addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve funding for relocation and refurbishing of a manufactured home to be located at the Southwest Regional Park.
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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 take appropriate action on awarding contract to Populous, for architectural services for East Williamson County Events Center Redevelopment, RFQ# 11WCRFQ 1001.
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Parks Director Jim Rodgers addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To award the contract for architectural services for East Williamson County Events Center redevelopment to Populous.
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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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Populous Architectural Agreement
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Evaluation
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Award Letter
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Recognizing the Receipt of the Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle Gold Member Award for the second year.
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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 receipt of the Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle Gold Member Award for the second year.
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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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2011 Leadership Circle Awards
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of Dale A. Rye, Attorney at Law to represent Williamson County in relation to assisting the Williamson County Auditor with the preparation of one or more requests to the Texas Attorney General for opinions of his office, and to respond from time to time to other requests from the Auditor’s Office for legal consultation regarding the responsibilities of that office; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to discretionary exemption for personnel or professional services.
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This item was removed from the agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Dale Rye
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Consider awarding bids received for Bid # 11WC907, Regional Park Headquarters, to the lowest and best bidder- S & G Contracting, Inc.
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Parks Director Jim Rodgers 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 award Bid #11WC907, Regional Park Headquarters, to the lowest and best bidder- S & G Contracting, Inc.
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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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Park HQ Contract
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S&G Bid
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Recommendation Letter
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Bid Analysis
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of May 24, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Tax Statement Printing for Williamson County.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize advertising and set a date of May 24, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Tax Statement Printing for Williamson County.
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Aye:
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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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RFP Tax Statement Printing
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of May 17, 2011 at 2PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Power Stretcher for EMS.
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John Sneed, Senior Director of Emergency Services, addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize advertising and set a date of May 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Power Stretcher for EMS.
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Aye:
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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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IFB Power Stretcher for EMS
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Discuss and take possible action regarding Texas legislative issues and bills that relate to county business. |
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County Sheriff James Wilson and Captain Mike Gleason addressed the Court.
No action was taken.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on an agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Emergency Service Organizations.
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Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve an agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Emergency Service Organizations.
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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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EOC Document
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a reply to the State Bar of Texas as to the Response that was filed by Jana Duty- Hunsicker in relation to the Attorney Grievance previously filed by the Commissioners 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 approve a reply to the State Bar of Texas as to the Response that was filed by Jana Duty- Hunsicker in relation to the Attorney Grievance previously filed by the Commissioners' 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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State Bar of Texas Letter
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning approving reorganization of staff positions in the Magistrate's Office.
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This item was removed from the agenda.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:34 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011.
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
1. Proposed or potential purchase of 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 O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 Safety Improvement 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 SW By-Pass.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pearson and Neenah.
i) Discuss proposed Northwoods Road District.
j) Discuss conveyance of University Boulevard right-of-way.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from East of Hutto to CR 402.
l) Discuss proposed realignment project along FM 1660.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pond Springs Road.
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Chandler III A.
o) 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.
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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)
Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
and/or other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts
a) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
b) Adams Claim
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) 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
f) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
g) 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
h) Civil Action 1:10-CV-905; Kimberly Lee & Sharon McGuyer v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Employment related matters.
j) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:04 PM. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken.
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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) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) 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
f) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
g) 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
h) Civil Action 1:10-CV-905; Kimberly Lee & Sharon McGuyer v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Employment related matters.
j) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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No action was taken.
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments.
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