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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:40 A.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011, 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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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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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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Attendees:
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Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor Commissioner’s Court
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Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
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1. |
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the minutes of the May 10, 2011 meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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05-10-2011 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, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained from voting in regard to payment of invoices for The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and San Gabriel Parkway (Conflict of Interest Affidavits attached). |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,350,932.53 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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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit 1 - Birkman
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit 2 - Birkman
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05.17.2011 Funding Report
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Quick Check Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court. |
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
( Items 5 – 17 )
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Veteran Services Office.
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Attachments: |
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VetRex
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP3.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorney.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP2.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the All County Courts Budget.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the All County Courts Budget:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
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This item was moved to the Regular Agenda.
The following persons addressed the Court:
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes
Assistant County Attorney Doyle "Dee" Hobbs
Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig. |
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To discuss and take appropriate aciton on the approval of a Line Item Transfer for Road & Bridge.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a Line Item Transfer for Road & Bridge:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for County Court at Law No. 3.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Court at Law No. 3:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider approving the investment report for January February and March 2011 and the Quarter ending March 31 2011 which was approved by the investment committee on May 4 2011.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Investment Report for January, February and March, 2011 and the Quarter ending March 31, 2011 which was approved by the investment committee on May 4, 2011.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Investment Meeting May 4 2011
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Consider approving property tax collections for the month of April 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of April, 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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040111-043011 GWI-RFM
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of April 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of April, 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Court Refunds Apr 11
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, or destruction.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, or destruction.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Asset Transfers
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Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Special Use Permit from the City of Georgetown for the Emergency Service Operation Center project.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To accept a Special Use Permit from the City of Georgetown for the Emergency Service Operation Center project.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Special Use Permit
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on resolution honoring Leander High School's winners of the "How Can We Lighten Up the Earth?" art competition.
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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 proclamation honoring Leander High School's winners of the "How Can We Lighten Up the Earth?" art competition.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Leander High School Lighten Up The Earth Art Contest Proclamation
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding recognition of May 2011 as International Internal Audit Awareness Month.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Resolution for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement Williamson County 0914-05-142 for the construction of a bridge replacement on CR 111 at N. Fork of McNutt Creek.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a resolution for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement Williamson County 0914-05-142 for the construction of a bridge replacement on CR 111 at N. Fork of McNutt Creek.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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CR 111 Resolution
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Resolution for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement Williamson County 0914-05-172 for the bridge replacement or rehabilitation of the Off the State System bridge CR 351 at Donahoe Creek.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a Resolution for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement Williamson County 0914-05-172 for the bridge replacement or rehabilitation of the Off the State System bridge CR 351 at Donahoe Creek.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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CR 351 at Donahoe Resolution
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TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement CR 351 at Donahoe
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Resolution for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement Williamson County 0683-01-079 for the widening of RR 620 to a 4-lane divided roadway from Cornerwood to Wyoming Springs.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a Resolution for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement Williamson County 0683-01-079 for the widening of RR 620 to a 4-lane divided roadway from Cornerwood to Wyoming Springs.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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RR 620 Resolution
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TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement RR 620
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Discuss and take appropriate action on TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for Williamson County 0683-06-027 & 0683-06-028 for the construction of the SH 45 at O'Connor Interchange.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for Williamson County 0683-06-027 & 0683-06-028 for the construction of the SH 45 at O'Connor Interchange.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement SH 45 and OConnor
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the Resolution for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement Williamson County 0683-06-027 & 0683-06-028 for the construction of the SH 45 at O'Connor Interchange.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the Resolution for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement Williamson County 0683-06-027 & 0683-06-028 for the construction of the SH 45 at O'Connor Interchange.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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SH 45 and OConnor Resolution
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To discuss and take appropriate action on Advance Funding Agreement between Williamson County and TxDOT for CR 111 at N. Fork of McNutt Creek.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the Advance Funding Agreement between Williamson County and TxDOT for CR 111 at N. Fork of McNutt Creek.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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TxDOT Advanced Funding Agreement CR 111 and McNutt
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Yancey Williamson Partnership, L.P. for ROW needed on Chandler IIIA. (PARCEL4)
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Commissioner Morrison abstained from voting on this item (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached). |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Yancey Williamson Partnership, L.P. for right-of-way needed on Chandler IIIA. (Parcel 4)
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Abstain)
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Attachments: |
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Yancey Williamson Partnership Real Estate Contract - Chandler IIIA
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Reed land Management, Ltd. for ROW needed on Chandler IIIA. (PARCEL 3)
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Commissioner Morrison abstained from voting on this item (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached). |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Reed Land Management, Ltd. for right-of-way needed on Chandler IIIA. (Parcel 3)
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Abstain)
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Attachments: |
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Reed Land Management Real estate Contract - Chandler IIIA
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on Ronald Reagan Phase IV.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on Ronald Reagan Phase IV.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Chisholm Trail SUD Interlocal Agreement for Utility Relocation Ronald Reagan Phase IV
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on CR 245.
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield addressed the Court.
This item was pulled from the agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Chisholm Trail SUD Interlocal Agreement for Utility Relocation - CR 245
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on SH 29 and Park Place Drive/Jack Nicklaus Blvd.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on SH 29 and Park Place Drive/Jack Nicklaus Blvd.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Chisholm Trail SUD Interlocal Agreement for Utility Relocation - SH 29 Park Place
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on SH 29 and CR 260/CR 266.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on SH 29 and CR 260/CR 266.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Chisholm Trail SUD Interlocal Agreement SH 29 CR 260
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on SH 195 Section 3.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on SH 195, Section 3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Chisholm Trail SUD Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Utility Relocation - SH 195
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on SH 195 Section 4.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Chisholm Trail Special Utility District for utility relocation on SH 195, Section 4.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Chisholm Trail SUD Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Utility Relocation - SH 195 Section 4
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Consider authorizing Pass Through Finance Bond transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to move $1,050,000.00 to US 183 Ext (PTT0273-04-026) from the following projects: $50,000.00 US 79 Sect 5B (PTT0204-04-042), $350,000.00 US 79 Sect 5A (PTT0204-04-040), $250,000.00 FM 1660 (PTT1566-01-009) and $400,000.00 from Non Departmental (PTT 1).
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize a Pass-Through Finance Bond transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $1,050,000.00 to US 183 Ext (PTT0273-04-026) from the following projects: $50,000.00 US 79 Section 5B (PTT0204-04-042), $350,000.00 US 79 Section 5A (PTT0204-04-040), $250,000.00 FM 1660 (PTT1566-01-009) and $400,000.00 from Non- Departmental.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider authorizing 2006 Park Bond transfer request per recommendation of Jim Rodgers, County Parks and Recreation Director: move $218,785.00 from P15 (Southwest Regional Park) to P204 (Parks Office) and $55,000.00 from P15 (Southwest Regional Park) to SW Regional Park Caretaker's House (P245).
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize a 2006 Park Bond transfer request per recommendation of Jim Rodgers, County Parks and Recreation Director: move $218,785.00 from Parcel 15 (Southwest Regional Park) to Parcel 204 (Parks Office) and $55,000.00 from Parcel 15 (Southwest Regional Park) to SW Regional Park Caretaker's House (Parcel 245).
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a resolution adopting the Texas Colorado River Floodplain Coalition Hazard Mitigation Plan in which Williamson County participates.
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Manager of Emergency Management Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
Copy of modified resolution attached. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an amended resolution adopting the Texas Colorado River Floodplain Coalition Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Lower Colorado Basin Mitigation Resolution
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Background Paper
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Consider approving request for the Elections Administrator to participate in the Senior Executives in State and Local Government professional development program at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government with expenses paid out of the Elections Discretionary Fund.
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Elections Administrator Rick Barron addressed the Court.
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Attachments: |
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Email
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Request to Court1
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TX Admn Code
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TX Election Code
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Harvard Brochure
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Letter of Acceptance
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Invoice
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Consider approving the Tax Collection Agreement between the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector and MUD Number 22 authorizing tax collection for properties located in MUD Number 22.
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Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector and MUD Number 22, authorizing tax collection for properties located in MUD Number 22.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Williamson County MUD 22 Tax Collection Agreement
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Consider renewal of agreement with Texas Workforce Commission and Precinct Two Constable's Office.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve renewal of the agreement with Texas Workforce Commission and Precinct Two Constable's Office.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Texas Workforce Commission Contract
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41. |
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Consider and take appropriate action on setting date, time and place for a public hearing regarding the creation of Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 11.
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To set June 21, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Commissioners' Courtroom for a public hearing regarding the creation of Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 11.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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ESD 11 Notice of Public Hearing
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Petition for Establishment of ESD 11
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42. |
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Consider and take appropriate action on setting date, time and place for a public hearing regarding the creation of Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 12.
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To set June 21, 2011, at 10:05 a.m. at the Commissioners' Courtroom for a public hearing regarding the creation of Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 12.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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ESD 12 Notice of Public Hearing
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Petition for Establishment of ESD 12
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the Burn Ban. |
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Manager of Emergency Management Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Texas legislative issues and bills that relate to county business. |
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Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt and Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to sign a letter regarding SB1771/HB874 and their opposition to portions of the bill.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider approving Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Ft. Worth, including participation in the Texas Payment Card Consortium.
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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 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Ft. Worth, including participation in the Texas Payment Card Consortium.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Amend 110910
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Agreement 083107
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Participation agreement
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Coop agreement first copy
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of June 7, 2011 at 2:00PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Pharmaceuticals for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
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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 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize advertising and set a date of June 7, 2011 at 2:00PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Pharmaceuticals for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Bid Package Pharma WRAS
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Consider awarding proposals received for Bank Depository Contract to the best proposal meeting specifications - Union State Bank.
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Purchasing Director Bob Space and County Treasurer Vivian Wood addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To award the proposal received for Bank Depository Contract to the best proposal meeting specifications - Union State Bank, and to authorize the County Judge to sign the contract agreement.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Evaluation Bank Depository
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Fee Comparison Bank Depository
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office:
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of funds for the Sheriff's Office:
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of funds for the Sheriff's Office:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:36 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011. |
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 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 of 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 O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pearson and Neenah.
i) Discuss proposed Northwoods Road District.
j) Discuss conveyance of University Boulevard right-of-way.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from East of Hutto to CR 402.
l) Discuss proposed realignment project along FM 1660.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pond Springs Road.
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Chandler III A.
o) 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
p) Discuss proposed realignment project along CR 245.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) 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
f) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:04 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011. |
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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, 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) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) 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
f) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To decline the plaintiff's settlement offer in Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor, et al.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Covey introduced Vicki Wilson and sons Jacob and Jonathan. |
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Recess until 1:00 P.M.
Discuss and consider redistricting maps and boundary changes for Commissioners', Constables', and Justices of the Peace precincts in Williamson County per the 2010 census.
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The following persons addressed the Court:
Director of GIS/911 Addressing Richard Semple
GIS Analyst/Elections Candi Zaccheus
Bierne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P. attorney Trey Trainor
Bierne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P. attorney Joseph M. Nixon
Williamson County Republican Party Chairman Bill Fairbrother
Williamson County Democrat Party Chairman Brian Hamon. |
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Attachments: |
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Proposed Precinct Changes
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Proposed Precincts
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