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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2009, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit: |
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Present:
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Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1
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Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2
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Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3
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Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4
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Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
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Absent:
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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Attendees:
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Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
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Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the minutes of the last meeting.
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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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04.28.2009 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System. |
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No action was taken. |
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, 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.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,524,617.98 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County budget.
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Aye:
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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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Addendum
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Funding Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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The following citizens of Liberty Hill addressed the Court:
Patrick Harlow
Jim Dillon |
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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.
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorney.
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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 District Attorney:
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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 consider approving a line item transfer for the District Courts.
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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 District Courts:
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Aye:
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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 Commissioner Precinct #4.
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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 Commissioner Precinct #4:
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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 Non Departmental.
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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 Non Departmental:
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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 a road closure for the "School’s Out Capri Isle Lane Block Party". This request has completed the road closure process and all Wilco reviewees have reviewed and approved this road closure.
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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 road closure for the "School’s Out Capri Isle Lane Block Party".
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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 accepting a donation of $100 for a Memorial Tree planting in memory of Julie Bassett.
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Parks Director Jim Rodgers addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To accept a donation of $100 for a Memorial Tree planting in memory of Julie Bassett.
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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 the new hire for Precinct #1 Constable.
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Robert Chody Constable for Precinct 1 addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the new hire, Jorge Camarillo for Precinct #1 Constable.
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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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Camarillo Resume
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Hear an update from the Williamson County and Cities Health District and other agencies on the swine flu in Texas; discuss and take any necessary action on the issue.
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The following addressed the Court:
Jennifer Jackson Director of Nursing for Williamson County and Cities Health District
Jarred Thomas Captain of Emergency Management Services
Patrick Cobb Chief of Operations for Emergency Communications
No action was taken. |
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Attachments: |
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Swine Flu
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Hear the May 2009 Monthly Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
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James Klotz Project Manager for HNTB addressed the Court. |
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Attachments: |
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2009-05-CSR
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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James Klotz Project Manager for HNTB addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Consider authorizing project budget transfer request of 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: $137,157.57 from P87 Lakeline Boulevard to P170 Lakeline Boulevard Extension Phase II.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize project budget transfer request of 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: $137,157.57 from P87 Lakeline Boulevard to P170 Lakeline Boulevard Extension Phase II.
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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 project budget transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: $50,000.00 from P92 (Non-Departmental) to P209 LIDAR QC Contours.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize project budget transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: $50,000.00 from P92 (Non-Departmental) to P209 LIDAR QC Contours.
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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 an interlocal agreement with the City of Leander to participate in the construction, operation and maintenance of an east/west major arterial roadway from US 183A to Old FM 2243 eastbound to CR 269.
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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 an interlocal agreement with the City of Leander to participate in the construction, operation and maintenance of an east/west major arterial roadway from US 183A to Old FM 2243 eastbound to CR 269.
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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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Leander Interlocal Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a development agreement with Transit Village Investments, Ltd. to construct an east/west major arterial roadway from US 183A at Old FM 2243 eastbound to CR 269.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a development agreement with Transit Village Investments, Ltd. to construct an east/west major arterial roadway from US 183A at Old FM 2243 eastbound to CR 269.
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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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Transit Village Investments Development Agreement
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Consider approving a proclamation for National County Government Week.
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Bob Whitney Williamson County Agriculture Agent and Donna Colburn of the Agriculture Extension Office addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a proclamation for National County Government Week.
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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 Week Proclamation
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Hear presentation from Facilities Department and take appropriate action on possible applications for the Energy Efficiency and Block Grant Program (EECBG).
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The following addressed the Court:
Maintenance Supervisor Joe Latteo
Kathy Grimes Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2
Chris Haskell of Facility Solutions Group |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To direct the grant committee to focus on moving county vehicles toward the use of propane fuel, the energy reduction project by new lighting resources and administering the grant.
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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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Facility Solutions Group Audit
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Discuss and take action on approving an interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Seton Home.
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Charly Skaggs Executive Director of Juvenile Services addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Seton Home.
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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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Seton Home Interlocal Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an agreement between the City of Leander and Williamson County.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an agreement between the City of Leander and Williamson County.
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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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Leander Interlocal Agreement - Fire Contract
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an agreement between Williamson County Emergency Service District #1 Jollyville and Williamson County.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an agreement between Williamson County Emergency Service District #1 Jollyville and Williamson County.
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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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ESD 1 Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an agreement with Williamson County Emergency Services District #10 Coupland and Williamson County.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an agreement with Williamson County Emergency Services District #10 Coupland and Williamson County.
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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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ESD 10 Agreement
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Review and consider approving a $100.00 increase to change drawer in the Taylor tax office.
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Deborah Hunt Tax Assessor and Collector addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a $100.00 increase to change drawer in the Taylor tax office.
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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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Additional Change Drawer
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Discuss and take action regarding the Jester Williamson County Annex and the Public Safety Building in Round Rock and other matters related thereto.
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Joe Latteo Maintenance Supervisor addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Consider awarding bids received for tires and tubes to the low bid meeting specification:
Group 1 & 2
Primary - Walker Tire Co.
Secondary - Southern Tire Mart
Group 3, 4 & 5
Primary - Southern Tire Mart
Secondary - Walker Tire Co.
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Bob Space Purchasing Director 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 awarding bids received for tires and tubes to the low bid meeting specification:
Group 1 & 2
Primary - Walker Tire Co.
Secondary - Southern Tire Mart
Group 3, 4 & 5
Primary - Southern Tire Mart
Secondary - Walker Tire Co.
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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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Goodyear Article
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Southern Tire Mart Bid
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Walker Tire Company Bid
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Recommendation Letter
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Bid Tab for Tires and Tubes
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Consider awarding bids received for fluids and grease to the low bid meeting specification - Arnold Oil Co.
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Purchasing Director Bob Space 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 low bid meeting specifications for fluids and grease to Arnold Oil Co.
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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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Arnold Oil Bid
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Bid Tab for Fluids and Grease
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Recommendation Letter
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning current pending legislation. |
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No action was taken. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:46 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2009.
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Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.) |
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No action taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.) |
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No action taken in Executive Session. |
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Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.) |
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No action taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:03 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2009. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations. |
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No action was taken. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig reminded the Court of Budget Hearings to be held next Monday and Tuesday from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.
Commissioner Long said there will be a National Day of Prayer gathering on May 7th from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. in Cedar Park at the Police Station and in Leander at 6:30 P.M. at the Pat Bryson Center.
Commissioner Covey said there will be a National Day of Prayer gathering at the new Georgetown High School Football Stadium at 6:00 P.M. |