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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
APRIL 1, 2014
 


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:33 A.M. on TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
 
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Session of Commissioners' Court Meeting and the Special Session of Commissioners' Court Meeting on March 25, 2014.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  03.25.2014 CC Minutes
  03.25.2014 CC SS URS Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,465,259.98 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, and Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  04.01.2014 Funding Report
  04.01.2014 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Brad Stutzman of Round Rock representing Meals on Wheels addressed the Court.

             
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 – 12 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Fleet.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Fleet:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $21,496.00
To 0100-0409-005000 Non Dept/Cptl $21,496.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Vehicle Seat costs
 
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Elections Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Elections Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0492-004251 Election Supplies $1,000.00
To 0100-0492-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $1,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Sheriff.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0560-003530 Investigative Supplies and Ser $1,000.00
To 0100-0560-004231 Travel $1,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. Consider accepting a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in Memory of Lloyd Vinson Baker.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in memory of Lloyd Vinson Baker.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
9. Consider authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Forms
 
             
10. Consider approving donations to Victim Assistance from Shelter Alliance Cell Phone fundraiser in the amount of $50.50.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve donations to Victim Assistance from Shelter Alliance Cell Phone fundraiser in the amount of $50.50.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  \\Sheriff\cid\Mary\Agenda\Shelter Alliance Cell Phone Fundraiser.pdf
 
             
11. 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.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
             
12. Discuss and take appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services between Williamson County and Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Fifth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between Williamson County and Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Fifth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services for Brushy Creek MUD
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
13. Recognition of Williamson County EMS New Members successful completion of training academy.
  Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kenny Schnell and Commander of Clinical Practices Terri King addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
14. Consider approving proclamation for Williamson County Child Fatality Review Team and Williamson County EMS proclaiming April 1, 2014 as the the beginning of April Pools Day in Williamson County.
  Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kenny Schnell, Deputy Director of EMS Joe Granberry, Court Administrator for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 Jessica Schmidt, and Court Clerk for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 Kim Reid addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Proclamation for Williamson County Child Fatality Review Team and Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) proclaiming April 1, 2014 as the beginning of April Pools Day in Williamson County.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  April Pools Day Proclamation
 
             
15. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
16. Consider authorizing transfer request for the 2006 Road Bond per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to move $400,000.00 of unallocated interest/proceeds (P156) to Forest North Drainage Study (P225) $300,000.00 and O'Connor Boulevard (P127) $100,000.00.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize transfer request for the 2006 Road Bond per recommendation of Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver to move $400,000.00 of unallocated interest/proceeds (P156) to Forest North Drainage Study (P225) $300,000.00 and O'Connor Boulevard (P127) $100,000.00.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  32614 RB Xfer Request
 
             
17. Discuss and consider approving the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for the US 183 at FM 1869 intersection improvements project.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for the U.S. Highway 183 at Farm-to-Market (FM) 1869 intersection improvements project.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for US 183 at FM 1869
 
             
18. Discuss and consider approving a Resolution for the US 183 at FM 1869 project AFA with TxDOT.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution for the U.S. Highway 183 at Farm-to-Market (FM) 1869 project Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Resolution for US 183 at FM 1869 TxDOT Funding Agreement
 
             
19. Consider approving Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $25,207.80 for CR 138, a Road Bond project in Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $25,207.80 for County Road 138, a Road Bond project in Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 4 for CR 138
 
             
20. Consider approving Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $67,490.76 for CR 138, a Road Bond project in Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $67,490.76 for County Road (CR) 138, a Road Bond project in Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 5 for CR 138
 
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action on an Option Contract with ALCOA INC., a Pennsylvania Corporation for 180.243 Acres.
  General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken. After reconvening from Executive Session, the Court took action on this item.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve an Option Contract with ALCOA INC., a Pennsylvania Corporation for 180.243 Acres.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Attachments:
  Alcoa Option Contract
 
             
22. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action for setting a date, time, and place for a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the use of countywide precincts, the Countywide Polling Place Program further described in the Texas Election Code, Section 43.007.
  Elections Administrator Jason Barnett addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To set April 15. 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at Commissioners' Courtroom for a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the use of countywide vote centers, the Countywide Polling Place Program further described in the Texas Election Code, Section 43.007.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  TX SOS Memo 3_2_12
  Countywide Polling Place Program
 
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action on approving the Early Voting polling places and hours for the Primary Runoff Elections being held on May 27, 2014.
  Elections Administrator Jason Barnett addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Early Voting polling places and hours for the Primary Runoff Elections being held on May 27, 2014.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  EV Schedule Prim RO
 
             
24. Consider awarding bids received for IFB#14IFB00225, Asphalt Emulsions to the low bids meeting specifications, complete list attached.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To award bids received for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00225, Asphalt Emulsions to the low bids meeting specifications, complete list attached.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bid Tabulation Asphalt Emulsions
  Cleveland submittal
  Ergon submittal
  Western submittal
 
             
25. Consider awarding bids received for IFB#14IFB00209, Asphalt Mixes to the low bids meeting specifications, complete list attached.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To award bids received for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00209, Asphalt Mixes to the low bids meeting specifications, complete list attached.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Industrial submittal
  APAC submittal
  Bid tabulation Asphalt Mixes
 
             
26. Discuss and consider approving extension for RFP#11WCAP107, Inmate Phone System for the Williamson County Jail with Securus Technologies.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve extension for Request for Proposal (RFP) #11WCAP107, Inmate Phone System for the Williamson County Jail with Securus Technologies.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Securus Technologies Proposal Extension for Inmate Phone System
 
             
27. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of April 22, 2014 at 2:00PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Aggregate, IFB#14IFB00230 for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of April 22, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Aggregate, Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00230 for Road and Bridge.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Aggregate Bid package
 
             
28. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of April 22, 2014 at 2:30PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Flexible Base, IFB#14IFB00231 for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of April 22, 2014 at 2:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Flexible Base, Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00231 for Road and Bridge.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Flex Base bid package
 
             
29. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of April 22, 2014 at 10:00AM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Metal Beam Guard Fence, IFB#14IFB00223 for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of April 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Metal Beam Guard Fence, Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00223 for Road and Bridge.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Metal Beam Guard Fence Bid package
 
             
30. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of April 22, 2014 at 3:30PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Rubber Asphalt Crack Sealer, IFB14IFB00215 for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of April 22, 2014 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Rubber Asphalt Crack Sealer, Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00215 for Road and Bridge.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Rubber Asphalt Crack Sealer bid package
 
             
31. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of April 22, 2014 at 3:00PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Ready Mix Concrete, IFB#14IFB00222 for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of April 22, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Ready Mix Concrete, Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00222 for Road and Bridge.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bid package Ready Mix Concrete
 
             
32. Discuss and consider approving extension for RFP#11WCAP108, Food Services for the Williamson County Jail with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve extension for Request for Proposal (RFP) #11WCAP108, Food Services for the Williamson County Jail with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Aramark Correctional Services Proposal Extension for Jail Food Services
 
             
33. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding Professional Services Contract with HCE (Hendrix Consulting Engineers) for professional engineering services in relation to the Splash Park – Pump VFD Investigation Project pursuant to the Professional Services Procurement Act (Tex. Gov’t Code § 2254.004).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Professional Services Contract with Hendrix Consulting Engineers (HCE) for professional engineering services in relation to the Splash Park – Pump Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Investigation Project pursuant to the Professional Services Procurement Act (Tex. Gov’t Code § 2254.004).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  HCE Hendrix Consulting Engineers PSA for Splash Park
  HCE qualifications
 
             
34. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of April 22, 2014 at 11:00AM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for HD-5 Propane Motor Fuel, IFB#14IFB00214 for Fleet Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of April 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for HD-5 Propane Motor Fuel, Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00214 for Fleet Services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  propane fuel bid package
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:02 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014.
             
35. Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
36. 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: Alcoa. 180.243 acres
2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss a TXDOT permit to construct access driveway facilities b) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
c) Discuss County owned real estate on CR 258
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of land for County Parks.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of 89.476 acres by Georgetown Inner Loop.
f) Discuss proposed sale of 98 acre tract abutting Blue Springs Blvd.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
37. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employment related matters.
g) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
h) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
l) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
n) James Windom and Jane Windom v. Williamson County, Texas: Cause #13-0398-C368 in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:53 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014.
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
39. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
40. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employment related matters.
g) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
h) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
l) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
n) James Windom and Jane Windom v. Williamson County, Texas: Cause #13-0398-C368 in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
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41. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Birkman wished her dad a happy 84th birthday.

Judge Gattis invited everyone to a meeting regarding area water needs on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Hays County.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:53 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014. 
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 8th day of April 2014.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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