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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
MAY 27, 2008

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:33 A.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 27, 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:
Jana Duty, County Attorney
Stephen Ackley, Assistant County Attorney
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 3 Valerie Covey 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:
  05.20.2008 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.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,485,159.79 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.
 
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
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Liberty Hill citizen Jim Dillon and Attorney Bill Knolle representing A Greater Austin Development Company addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  Greater Austin Development Handout
 
             
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 - 15)
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for EOC.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for EOC:
From 0100-0583-003005 Office Furniture<$5,000 $2,000.00
To 0100-0503-003006 Office Equipment<$5,000 $460.00
To 0100-0503-004209 Cellular Phone/Pager $400.00
To 0100-0503-003100 Office Supplies $1,140.00
 
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
             
6. Consider approving a line item transfer for the County Auditor.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Auditor:
From 0100-0495-001100 Full-time Salaries $2,300.00
To 0100-0495-001101 Part-time Salaries 20-30 HRS/WK $2,300.00
 
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
             
7. Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for URS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for URS:
From 0200-0210-005700 Vehicles >$5,000 $342.00
To 0200-0210-004531 Maintenance Agreements - Brushy Cr $342.00
 
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 Non - Departmental.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non-Departmental:
From 0100-0409-004999 Miscellaneous $31,752.00
To 0100-0503-005741 Computer Software > $5,000 $15,067.00
To 0100-0503-005750 Furniture >$5,000 $16,050.00
To 0100-0503-003006 Office Equipment<$5,000 $635.00
 
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
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for CCL #4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for CCL #4:
From 0100-0429-003006 Office Equipment<$5,000 $1,100.00
To 0100-0429-003010 Computer Equipment<$5,000 $1,100.00
 
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. Consider and take appropriate action on a request for an emergency blading of N. Fawn Lane.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a request for an emergency blading of N. Fawn Lane.
 
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:
  N. Fawn Request Petition
 
             
11. Consider and take appropriate action on request for Dad's Day Du and Double Duathlon on June 15th, 2008 at the Williamson County Regional Park and on surrounding roadways.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve request for Dad's Day Du and Double Duathlon on June 15th, 2008 at the Williamson County Regional Park and on surrounding roadways.
 
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:
  Duathlon Race Summary
 
             
12. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding agreement between Williamson County and Sam Bass Volunteer Fire Department.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve agreement between Williamson County and Sam Bass Volunteer Fire Department.
 
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:
  Sam Bass VFD Agreement
 
             
13. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items to multiple departments through inter-office transfer to County departments and auction/donation and/or disposal.  (Complete list filed with official minutes)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items to multiple departments through inter-office transfer to County departments and auction/donation and/or disposal.
 
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-Const. 3-attached doc's
  consent- Const. 3-auction/donation
  consent- auction
  consent- transfer
  consent- disposal
 
             
14. Discuss and consider final plat approval of Windsor Oaks, Section 2, Pct. 3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve final plat for Windsor Oaks, Section 2, 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
             
15. Discuss and consider final plat approval of Salazar Subdivision, Pct. 3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve final plat for of Salazar Subdivision, 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
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
16. Consider resolution honoring Tony Dale for his service on the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Board.
  Tony Dale of Cedar Park and Former Commissioner for Precinct 3, David Hays addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve resolution honoring Tony Dale for his service on the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Board.
 
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:
  Tony Dale Resolution
 
             
17. Consider appointing Tony Glace to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Board.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the appointment of Tony Glace to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Board.
 
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:
  Tony Glace
 
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.
             
19. Discuss and take action on the Utility Relocation Agreement between Chisholm Trail Water District and Williamson County for the Williams Drive expansion.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the Utility Relocation Agreement between Chisholm Trail Water District and Williamson County for the Williams Drive expansion and appoint Joe England as Williamson County's representative.
 
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:
  Chisholm Trail SUD Williams Drive Agreement
 
             
20. Discuss and take appropriate action on Solbourne Consulting Services Agreement.
  IT Director Jay Schade addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve Solbourne Consulting Services Agreement.
 
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:
  Solbourne Consulting Services Agreement
  Statement of Work to Solbourne Consulting Services Agreement
 
             
21. 10:31 A.M. Public Hearing for changing the street name Devil River Loop to Fort Mabry Loop in Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Section 3.
10:33 A.M. Public Hearing Closed.
  911 Addressing Manager Emily Stluka addressed the Court.
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action to change the street name Devil River Loop to Fort Mabry Loop in Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Section 3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve changing the street name Devil River Loop to Fort Mabry Loop in Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Section 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
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding First Amendment to Lease Agreement between Williamson County and Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve First Amendment to Lease Agreement between Williamson County and Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center.
 
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:
  CAC Amended Lease Agreement
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding application for 30 day extension of time for ESD #10 Annual Audit Report.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve application for a 30 day extension of time for ESD #10 Annual Audit Report.
 
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:
  Annual Audit Letter to ESD's
  Applicatoin for Extension
 
             
25. Discuss and take appropriate action to select and approve nine members for the Salary Grievance Committee with twenty-five alternates.
  Nine members were drawn for the Salary Grievance Committee:
Tom Pilgrim of Georgetown
Deborah Albers of Walburg
Nancy Tyson of Taylor
Claudia Cearley of Round Rock
Tammy Baker of Liberty Hill
Jim Albers of Walburg
Julie McCammon of Georgetown
Elnita Fennell of Cedar Park
Richard Mee of Georgetown
25 alternates were also drawn and announced.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve nine members for the Salary Grievance Committee with twenty-five alternates.
 
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:
  Salary Grievance Committee
 
             
26. Authorize County Judge to execute the Local Initiative Projects contract with TCEQ, an adjunct of the Senate Bill 12 LIRAP program that will provide matching funds for eligible local programs.
  Gary Boyd of Parks Department addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize County Judge to execute the Local Initiative Projects contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), an adjunct of the Senate Bill 12 Low Income Repair Assistance, Retrofit & Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program (LIRAP) that will provide matching funds for eligible local programs.
 
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:
  TCEQ LIRAP Contract
 
             
27. Consider awarding bids received for Brushy Creek Regional Trail - Phase 3 Improvements to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications - Chasco Constructors LTD., LLP.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space and Brian Binkowski, Consultant for BWM Group, addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications - Chasco Constructors LTD., LLP. for Brushy Creek Regional Trail - Phase 3 Improvements.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Bid Evaluation
  Recommendation Letter
  Bid Specifications
  Chasco Bid for Brushy Creek Regional Trail
 
             
28. Consider awarding proposals received for Real-Time Communication Software Purchase to the best proposal meeting specifications - HarrisLogic.
  Mobile Outreach Team Manager Annie Burwell addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To award the best proposal meeting specifications - HarrisLogic for Real-Time Communication Software Purchase.
 
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:
  Recommendation letter for Real-Time Communication Software Purchse
 
             
29. Consider re-awarding existing contract for Food Services for Williamson County Jail with Aramark Corporation ending April 1. 2009.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve re-awarding existing contract for Food Services for Williamson County Jail with Aramark Corporation ending April 1. 2009.
 
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:
  backup re-awarding contract for Food Services for Williamson County Jail
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:42 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008.
             
30. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
31. 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.
             
32. Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
33. 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 11:22 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008.
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken.
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  No action was taken.
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
38. Comments from Commissioners.
  Commissioner Birkman presented Public Information Officer Connie Watson with an award from Round Rock ISD Career and Technical Education Department for setting up Career Day for them. 

Commissioner Birkman also thanked the Submarine Vets for inviting her to attend a Ceremony on Memorial Day at Memorial Park in Round Rock to dedicate a missle from a Submarine to the park.

Commissioner Covey commented that on Memorial Day she and Commissioner Birkman attended a Ceremony at Sun City to honor fallen soldiers. 

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:26 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 3rd day of June, 2008.


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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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