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Review and approval of minutes. |
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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 the Minutes of the April 23, 2013 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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04.23.2013 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 $3,187,018.37 from the computer printout, 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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04.30.2013 Funding Report
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Quick Check Report 04-30-2013
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Wire Transfers 04-30-2013
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill 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 consider approving a line item transfer for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
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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 a line item transfer for the Williamson County Regional 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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Discuss and take action on Budget 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 2 Cynthia Long
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 Mobile Outreach Team.
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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 a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team:
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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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To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
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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 a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
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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 authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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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 the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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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 Change Form
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Discuss and take appropriate actions on the appointment of L.D. Cheatheam to ESD # 6 to serve the unexpired term of Dan Waters until December 2014.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To appoint L.D. Cheatheam to Emergency Services District (ESD) #6 to serve the unexpired term of Dan Waters, beginning April 30, 2013 and ending December 31, 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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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Recognition of Williamson County EMS new members successful completion of training academy.
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Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kenny Schnell and Commander Clinical Practices Terri King, addressed the Court and introduced new EMS employees Martha Jackson and Julie Lahr. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a resolution recognizing April 2013 as County Government Month.
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Public Information Officer Connie Watson addressed the Court.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a resolution recognizing April 2013 as County Government Month.
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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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County Government Month Resolution
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Hear and discuss presentation by Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance on counties recent Refunding and Pass Thru Funding Bond and County Debt Structure.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Financial Advisor Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance Inc. (SPFI) addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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Bond Refunding Results
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's 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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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh announced that Commissioner Long will host a ribbon-cutting on Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. for improvements to the intersection of CR260/266 at SH 29 in Liberty Hill. No action was taken on this item. |
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Consider approving Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $43,850.00 for Chandler Road Phase 3A, a Road Bond project in Precinct Four.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $43,850.00 for Chandler Road Phase 3A, a Road Bond project in Precinct #4.
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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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Change Order 5 for Chandler Road Phase 3A
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 41 in the amount of $0 (zero) to provide additional waterproofing and cladding (plaster) at the upper walls.
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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 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 41 in the amount of $0 (zero) to provide additional waterproofing and cladding (plaster) at the upper walls.
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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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Vaughan Construction Change Order 41 for ESOC
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Discuss and consider approving grant application for the County Attorney's Office through the Criminal Justice Division County Essentials Program of the Governor's office.
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County Attorney Dee Hobbs addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the County Attorney's grant application through the Criminal Justice Division County Essentials Program of the Governor's office.
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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 resolution for the County Attorney's office application to the Governor Criminal Justice Division for the County Essentials Program Grant.
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County Attorney Dee Hobbs addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a resolution approving the County Attorney's application to the Governor Criminal Justice Division for the County Essentials Program Grant.
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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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County Essentials Program Gran Resolution
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Please consider and approve a request from the District Attorney's Office to apply for a grant from the Attorney General's Office for a Victim Assistance Liaison for the DA's Office.
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First Assistant District Attorney Mark Brunner, Victim/Witness Assistant Megan Higginbotham, and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 approve a request from the District Attorney (DA) to apply for a grant from the Attorney General's Office for a Victim Assistance Liaison.
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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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Victim Assistance Liaison Grant Resolution
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Discuss and consider approval of Affiliation for Professional Services Agreement between Mobile Outreach Team and Texas A & M University System Health Science Center.
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Director of Mobile Outreach Team Annie Burwell 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 approve Affiliation for Professional Services Agreement between Mobile Outreach Team and Texas A & M University System Health Science Center.
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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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A and M Letter
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A and M Affiliation PSA
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the proposed FY13 Community Development Block Grant funding allocation.
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Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the 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 the Fiscal Year 2013 Community Development Block Grant funding allocations, noting that some project funding amounts may be changed or added, and with the stipulation that more detail is provided about Habitat for Humanity.
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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 regarding reducing the United Health Care(UHC) imprest fund amount, held in the UHC Bank of America Self-Funded Health Plan Account, from $270,000 to $50,000.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the 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 reducing the United Health Care(UHC) imprest fund amount, held in the UHC Bank of America Self-Funded Health Plan Account, from $270,000 to $50,000.
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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 possible future formation of a regional Medical Examiner.
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County Attorney Dee Hobbs addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and consider approval of First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement with Rely Information Systems.
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Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade 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 approve the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Rely Information Systems.
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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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Rely First Amendment
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Consider awarding bids received For Excavation Milling Services, Bid #13IFB00121 to the lowest and best bidder – Dustrol Inc. and approving the Milling Service Agreement for execution.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To award bids received for Excavation Milling Services, Bid #13IFB00121 to the lowest and best bidder – Dustrol, Inc. and authorize the County Judge to execute the Agreement for Excavation Milling 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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Dustrol Excavation Milling Services Agreement
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Recommendation letter
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding payment to the following ESO's for 2013: Thrall VFD and Granger VFD.
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Pat Ekiss, Taylor Fire Chief and President of the Williamson County Fire Chiefs Association, Director of Emergency Communications Scott Parker, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, and Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To approve the Emergency Service Organization (ESO) payment for 2013 to Thrall Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and Granger VFD, noting that unpaid radio user fees will be deducted from the payment to Thrall VFD.
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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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Thrall Agreement
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Granger Agreement
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Payment chart
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding ESO Agreement with Bartlett and 2013 Payment.
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Pat Ekiss, Taylor Fire Chief and President of the Williamson County Fire Chiefs Association, Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, and Director of Emergency Communications Scott Parker addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To disapprove the Emergency Service Organization (ESO) Agreement with Bartlett and payment for 2013 at this time, and to reconsider the request after further data from Bartlett regarding Bell County is provided by the Williamson County Fire Chiefs Association.
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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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Attachments: |
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Payment Chart
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Bartlett Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Medicaid 1115 Waiver, including but not limited to Uncompensated Care (UC) and Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) projects and related agreements.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 approve the first payment for the expanded primary care project to be made from the Tobacco Fund in the amount of $421,968.06.
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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 83rd Legislature and related bills of interest.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding appointment of John Lenz to ESD 1 Emergency Service District Board of Commissioners. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To appoint John Lenz to Emergency Service District (ESD#1) Board of Commissioners, beginning on April 30, 2013 and ending on December 31, 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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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:54 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013. |
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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 acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 projects.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 258.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for the Pond Springs Rd. project.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2.
k) Discuss proposed Gattis School road wall claim
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Pearson Blvd.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for FM 1460.
n) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas.
o) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
p) Discuss the abandonment of Old Quarry Rd. at Lakeline Blvd.
q) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
r) Discuss Clearwater Ranch Public Improvement District # 1 and # 2
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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. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
g) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
r) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections
s) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County ESOC Project.
t) Utility damage claim that occurred on 8/15/2012 on CR 326
u) 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 |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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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. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
g) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
r) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections
s) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County ESOC Project.
t) Utility damage claim that occurred on 8/15/2012 on CR 326
u) 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 |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To designate Judge Gattis to work directly with Allensworth and Porter in negotiating a resolution to any construction matter relating to the Emergency Services Operations Center (ESOC). (See item 35s.)
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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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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments. |