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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
MAY 20, 2008

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:36 A.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:

Present:
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge  
 
Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1  
 
Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2  
 
Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3  
 
Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4  
 
Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk  
Attendees:
Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the minutes of the last meeting.
 
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:
  05.13.2008 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  No action was taken.
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, and Wire Transfers submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the County.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna McKitrick addressed the Court.

Commissioner Birkman  abstained in regards to invoice for Gabriels Funeral Home. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $18,275,321.78 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 2006-07 and 2007-08 County budgets with the correction of the spelling of "Reliant" on the Addendum.
 
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:
  Funding Report
  Addendum
  Wire Transfers
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit_Birkman
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Liberty Hill citizen Jim Dillon and Greg Windham of Georgetown addressed the Court.
             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes 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 - 23)

             
5. Consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorney.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney: 
From 0100-0440-004932 Trial Expenditures $3,144.47
To 0100-0440-003311 Uniforms $3,144.47
 
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
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Elections.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Elections:
From 0100-0492-004231 Travel $6,600.00
To 0100-0492-004232 Training, Conferences, Seminars $6,600.00
 
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 transfers for Health District.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve line item transfers for Health District:
From 0100-0630-004414 Vehicle Insurance $200.00
To 0100-0630-003011 Computer Software<$5,000 $200.00
From 0100-0630-004414 Vehicle Insurance $990.00
To 0100-0630-004505 Software Maintenance $990.00
From 0100-0630-003010 Computer Equipment < $5,000 $ 1,170.00
To 0100-0630-004505 Software Maintenance $ 1,170.00
 
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. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Commissioner Pct 3.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Commissioner Pct 3 with corrections of account numbers:
From 0100-0213-004410 Bond Premiums $500.00
From 0100-0213-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $500.00
To 0100-0213-004231 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
  Attachments:
  Line Item Transfer
 
             
9. Discuss and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for EMS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for EMS:
From 0100-0540-004999 Miscellaneous $300.00
To 0100-0540-004210 Internet/Email Service $300.00
 
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
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Department of Emergency Communications.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Department of Emergency Communications:
From 0100-0583-001100 Full-time Salaries $63,345.72
From 0100-0583-002010 FICA $4,845.95
From 0100-0583-002020 Retirement $6,942.69
From 0100-0583-002030 Insurance $2,307.50
To 0100-0503-001100 Full-time Salaries $63,345.72
To 0100-0503-002010 FICA $4,845.95
To 0100-0503-002020 Retirement $6,942.69
To 0100-0503-002030 Insurance $2,307.50
 
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
             
11. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding line item transfer for Law Library.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Law Library with account number changes:
From 0350-0680-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $285.00
To 0350-0680-003010 Computer Equipment<$5,000 $285.00
 
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
             
12. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Wide Records Management Fund.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Wide Records Management Fund:
From 0100-0390-004550 Imaging & Microfilming $20,000.00
To 0100-0390-004100 Professional Services $20,000.00
 
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
             
13. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Elections Dept.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Elections Dept:
From 0100-0492-004620 Furniture/Equipment Rental $1,300.00
To 0100-0492-003301 Gasoline, Oil $1,300.00
 
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
             
14. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Courts.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Courts:
From 0100-0435-003006 Office Equipment<$5,000 $1,800.00
To 0100-0435-003010 Computer Equipment<$5,000 $1,800.00
 
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
             
15. Discuss and considering approving a line item transfer for Facilities Maintenance.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities Maintenance:
From 0100-0509-004962 Janitorial Contract Service $25,000.00
To 0100-0509-004512 Kitchen Maintenance & Repairs $15,000.00
To 0100-0509-004810 Lawn Service $10,000.00
 
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
             
16. Consider approving property tax collections for April 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve property tax collections for April 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
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:
  040108-043008 GWI-RFM
 
             
17. Consider approving Property Tax Refunds - Over $2,500.00 for the month of April 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Property Tax Refunds - Over $2,500.00 for the month of April 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
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:
  Court Refunds Apr 08
 
             
18. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for April 2008.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for April 2008.
 
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 2008 Treasurers Report
 
             
19. Consider authorizing advertising and setting closing date of June 10, 2008, beginning at 10:00 A.M. CST, for Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc. to provide an online auction for the sale of County surplus heavy machinery.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize advertising and set closing date of June 10, 2008, beginning at 10:00 A.M. CST, for Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc. to provide an online auction for the sale of County surplus heavy machinery.
 
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
             
20. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing transfer of various items from multiple departments through inter office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation. (Complete list filed with official minutes).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize transfer of various items from multiple departments through inter office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation.
 
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:
  consent agenda 05202008
  consent agenda a 5202008
 
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning setting speed limit of 50 MPH on CR 415, Pct. 4.
  County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve setting speed limit of 40 MPH on CR 415, Pct. 4. (with change of "50 MPH" to "40 MPH" per County Engineer Joe England.)
 
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:
  Documents CR 415
 
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding agreement between Hutto Volunteer Fire Department and Williamson County.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve agreement between Hutto Volunteer Fire Department and 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:
  Hutto VFD Agreement
 
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding agreement between Taylor Volunteer Fire Department and Williamson County.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve agreement between Taylor Volunteer Fire Department and 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:
  Taylor VFD Agreement
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
24. Hear annual presentation from Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA).
  Executive Director of CTRMA Mike Heilingenstein and CTRMA General Counsel Tom Nielson addressed the Court.


             
25. Discuss and consider vacation of drainage easement by Williamson County and City of Leander, Pct. 2.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve vacation of drainage easement by Williamson County and City of Leander, Pct. 2.
 
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:
  Vacation of Easement
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning Roadway Participation and Development Agreement for CR 313 with Sonterra Development, LLC., Pct. 3.
  County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Roadway Participation and Development Agreement for CR 313 with Sonterra Development, LLC., Pct. 3.
 
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:
  Sonterra CR 313 Development Agreement
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action on request to temporarily barricade W. Dorman Drive between Neenah and Great Oaks for the Annual Family Picnic on Sunday, June 29th from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve temporary barricade of W. Dorman Drive between Neenah and Great Oaks for the Annual Family Picnic on Sunday, June 29th from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
 
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:
  Barricade
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action on the Inter Local Agreement (ILA) between Williamson County and Jarrell for construction of public roadway.
  County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the Inter Local Agreement (ILA) between Williamson County and Jarrell for construction of public roadway.
 
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:
  05.20.2008 Interlocal Agreement for CR 313 with City of Jarrell
  City of Jarrell Interlocal Agreement for CR 313
 
             
29. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Development Agreement with Lookout Group, L.P. regarding the Clearwater Public Improvement District and consider adoption of Creation Order for Clearwater Public Improvement District.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize County Judge to execute a Development Agreement with Lookout Group, L.P. regarding the Clearwater Public Improvement District and consider adoption of Creation Order for Clearwater Public Improvement District, with the change of adding language about re-subdividing and in Item 4 change the wording of "complete construction" to "begin constuction".
 
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:
  Order Creating Clearwater PID
  Clearwater PID Development Agreement
 
             
30. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for construction of the Hwy 79 Improvement Project, and take other appropriate action (Groba-parcel 48). 
 

This item was moved to Executive Session.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorize the condemnation of certain property interests required for construction of the Hwy 79 Improvement Project. (Groba-parcel 48).
 
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:
  Request
  Status Update
  Condemnation Resolution
 
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
             
32. Canvass the precinct election returns for the Bond Elections held on May 10, 2008 for Somerset Hills Road District No. 3.
  No one addressed the Court, no action taken.
             
33. Consider and take appropriate action with respect to Order Canvassing Election Returns for Somerset Hills Road District No. 3.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Order  for Canvassing Election Returns for Somerset Hills Road District No. 3.
 
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:
  Affidavit of Posting Notice
  Certificate and Order for Vote Canvass SHRD 3
 
             
34. Canvass the precinct election returns for the Bond Elections held on May 10, 2008 for Somerset Hills Road District No. 4.
  No one addressed the Court, no action taken.
             
35. Consider and take appropriate action with respect to Order Canvassing Election Returns for Somerset Hills Road District No. 4.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Order Canvassing Election Returns for Somerset Hills Road District No. 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:
  Affidavit of Posting Notice
  Certificate and Order for Election Canvass SHRD 4
 
             
36. Discuss and request approval of the FY08 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposed allocation of funds.
  Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To table this item.
 
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:
  FY08 Action Plan Scoring
 
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding approval of issuance of Hospital Revenue Bonds for Scott and White Memorial Hospital and Scott, Sherwood and Brindley Foundation including but not limited to executing resolution and authorizing County Judge to execute necessary documents.
  General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve issuance of Hospital Revenue Bonds for Scott and White Memorial Hospital; Scott, Sherwood and Brindley Foundation, to execute resolution and authorize County Judge to execute necessary documents.
 
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:
  Hospital Revenue Bond Documents
 
             
38. Consider authorizing project budget transfer request of the following: 2000 CO project balances to P127 O'Connor Boulevard: P12 Lake Creek Drain/Park $29,014.34, P59 County Road 234 $74,196.09, and P34 2000 CO Non-departmental $1,511,351.00 for a total of $1,614,561.43 to be moved into P127 O'Connor.  After the transfer is complete, P59 County Road 234 will be closed.

  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a budget transfer request of the following: 2000 CO project balances to P127 O'Connor Boulevard: P12 Lake Creek Drain/Park $29,014.34, P59 County Road 234 $74,196.09, and P34 2000 CO Non-departmental $1,511,351.00 for a total of $1,614,561.43 to be moved into P127 O'Connor, with change of "P59 County Road 234 $74,196.09" to "P13 Ronald W. Reagan Blvd $74,196.09".
 
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
             
39. Consider authorizing 2002 TAN project budget transfer request of P110 non-departmental $796,730.56 to P141 Tax Assessor-Collector Building.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 

Motion: To authorize 2002 TAN project budget transfer request of P110 non-departmental $776,730.56 to P141 Tax Assessor-Collector Building (with change of dollar amount from $796,730.56 to $776,730.56 per First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley).

 
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
             
40. Consider authorizing 2006 CO project budget transfer request from P146 Juvenile Information Systems $27,129.51 and P147 2006 CO non-departmental $2,200,000.00 to P184 Radio Upgrade.  After transfer is complete, P146 Juvenile Information Systems project will be closed.
  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 2006 CO project budget transfer request from P146 Juvenile Information Systems $27,129.51 and P147 2006 CO non-departmental $2,200,000.00 to P184 Radio Upgrade.
 
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
             
41. Consider approving price increase request from Georgetown Hauling for the Unified Road and Bridge Hauling Contract. 
  Purchasing Agent Barry Becker and URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve price increase request from Georgetown Hauling for the Unified Road and Bridge Hauling Contract.
 
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:
  Supporting Documents
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:56 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008.
             
42. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
43. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
44. Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
45. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:12 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008.

             
46. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To  authorize reimbursement of $2,234.89 to John Nelson Jr. for crop damage as a result of water line construction through his land for Hwy 79/Limmer Loop pass through.
 
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
             
47. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
48. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  No action was taken.
             
49. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
50. Comments from Commissioners.
  Judge Gattis congratulated Commissioner Birkman for being honored as the Mentor of the Year at Birkman Elementary.

Commissioner Birkman noted that Public Information Officer Connie Watson was named as Round Rock ISD Community Relations Department Volunteer of the Year.

Commissioner Morrison commented that he had received compliments for the Williamson County Automatic Notification System during the storms last weekend.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 12:15 P.M. ON TUESDAY MAY 20, 2008 FOR ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AND RECONVENED AT 12:16 P.M.
             
51. Recessed at 12:16 P.M until 1:03 P.M. for
Pre-Recommendation Budget Hearings
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
  The following addressed the Court:
Elections Administrator Rick Barron
Judge Tim Wright of County Court at Law #2
Constable Precinct 3 Bobby Gutierrez
URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron
Wireless Communications Manager for Emergency Operations Center, Ron Winch
Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt
County Auditor David Flores
Purchasing Manager Bob Space
Director of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department Marty Griffith
Fleet Services Manager Mike Fox
Treasurer Vivian Wood



COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 4:20 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 27th day of May, 2008.


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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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