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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 24, 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 17, 2011 meeting.
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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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05.17.2011 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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Auditor DeForrest Allen 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 authorize the payment of bills totaling $10,824,833.54 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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05.24.2011 Funding Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments.
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No one 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 – 10 )
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for EMS.
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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 line item transfer for EMS:
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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 accepting $300.00 donation from Tim Bargainer of Baker-Aicklen for Dino Day Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Champion Park.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To accept a $300.00 donation from Tim Bargainer of Baker-Aicklen for Dino Day; Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Champion Park.
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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 the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, or destruction.
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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 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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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Certificate of Approval For Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.
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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 Certificate of Approval For Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.
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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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Letter
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Certificate of Approval for Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
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Discuss and consider approving the execution of a Deed Without Warranty from Williamson County, Trustee, to Steven W. Zerrien, Grantee, pursuant to Section 34.05(a) of the Texas Property Tax Code.
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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 execution of a Deed Without Warranty from Williamson County, Trustee, to Steven W. Zerrien, Grantee, pursuant to Section 34.05(a) of the Texas Property Tax Code.
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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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Zerrien Deed Without warranty
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Discuss and consider approving the execution of a Deed Without Warranty from Williamson County, Trustee, to Ramiro Villegas, Grantee, pursuant to Section 34.05(a) of the Texas Property Tax Code
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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 execution of a Deed Without Warranty from Williamson County, Trustee, to Ramiro Villegas, Grantee, pursuant to Section 34.05(a) of the Texas Property Tax Code.
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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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Deed to Villegas
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Villegas Deed Without Warranty
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Hear presentation on Flood repairs and Tippet Middle School Special Event at Berry Springs Park.
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Senior Director of Parks & Recreation Jim Rodgers 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 Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Consider approving Change Order No. 18 in the amount of $59,515.43 for US 79 Section 5A, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Four.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh 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 Change Order No. 18 in the amount of $59,515.43 for US 79 Section 5A, a Pass-Through Financing Project in Precinct 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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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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US 79 Sec 5A Backup
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US 79 Sec 5A IRI Certification
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Change Order 18 for US 79 Section 5A
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Consider approving Change Order No. 21 in the amount of $36,654.00 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh 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 Change Order No. 21 in the amount of $36,654.00 for US 183, a Pass-Through Financing Project in 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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Attachments: |
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US 183 CO21 Revised Plans
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Change Order 21 for US 183
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Consider Approving Change Order No. 22 in the amount of $34,265.85 for US 183, A Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh 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 Change Order No. 22 in the amount of $34,265.85 for US 183, a Pass-Through Financing Project in 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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Attachments: |
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09WC720 US 183 CO22 Backup
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09WC720 US 183 CO22 Revised Plans
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Change Order 22 for US 183
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Consider approving the appointment of Eldridge Tidwell to ESD #10 Board.
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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 the appointment of Eldridge Tidwell to ESD #10 Board.
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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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Eldridge Tidwell
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an amendment to the 2010 - 2011 Williamson County Wellness Program.
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Human Resources Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays 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 an amendment to the 2010 - 2011 Williamson County Wellness Program.
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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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Wellness Program Manual
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Discuss and consider approving FY 2012 Food Service Renewal Contract for Juvenile Services.
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Juvenile Services Business Manager Robyn Murray addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the FY 2012 Food Service Renewal Contract for Juvenile Services.
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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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Aramark Correctional Services Contract
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Determination Letter for mitigation enrollment on 8.4 acres covering easement along SH 195 for water utility line relocation by Chisholm Trail Special utility District.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh 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 authorize a Determination Letter for mitigation enrollment on 8.4 acres covering an easement along SH 195 for water utility line relocation by Chisholm Trail Special Utility District.
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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 Determination Letter for SH 195 Relocation
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Discuss and take appropriate action on request for technical support from the Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense.
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Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes addressed the Court. |
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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 request for technical support from the Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense.
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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 possible action regarding Texas legislative issues and bills that relate to county business. |
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No action was taken.
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Consider approving a professional services agreement with Datamanusa, LLC to provide consulting services on the ITS SharePoint project. Datamanusa, LLC is a DIR vendor, contract # DIR-SDD-1085.
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Legal Advisor to the Commissioner's Court Hal Hawes and Alison Whetston of ITS addressed the Court.
The item was moved to Executive Session. |
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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 a professional services agreement with Datamanusa, LLC to provide consulting services on the ITS SharePoint project.
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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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Datamanusa SharePoint Contract
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Consider approving a professional services agreement with KAHickman Architects and Interior Designers to provide a property assessment of the Johnson Almquist House, with a cost of $3,000. The firm is pre-qualified from responding to RFQ number 10WCRFQ1006, Pre-Qualification of Architectural Firms for Williamson County.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and Director of Facilities Gary Wilson 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 professional services agreement with KAHickman Architects and Interior Designers to provide a property assessment of the Johnson Almquist House, with a cost of $3,000.
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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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KAHickman Architects Property Assessment PSA
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Consider approving a renewal agreement with Compass Group USA, Inc. (Canteen Vending Services Division), to continue providing vending products and services to Williamson County.
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This item was pulled from the agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Renewal Ammendment
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Consider awarding proposals received for ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE AND FAIR HOUSING PLAN, proposal # 11WCP1004, to the best proposer meeting specifications, Northeast and Bucks Company d/b/a Mullin & Lonergan Associates, Inc.
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Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To award proposals received for Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and Fair Housing Plan, proposal # 11WCP1004, to the best proposer meeting specifications, Northeast and Bucks Company d/b/a Mullin & Lonergan Associates, Inc.
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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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Recommendation Letter
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Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Plan PSA
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Consider awarding bids received for HD-5 PROPANE MOTOR FUEL FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY FLEET SERVICES, bid# 11WC912, to the lowest and best bidder- Independent Propane Company d/b/a Centex Propane.
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Mike Fox of Fleet Services 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 award bids received for HD-5 propane motor fuel for Williamson County Fleet Services, bid# 11WC912, to the lowest and best bidder- Independent Propane Company d/b/a Centex Propane.
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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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Centex Propane Bid Submittal
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Bid Tabulation
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Consider awarding proposals received for CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AT-RISK FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES OPERATIONS CENTER, RFP # 11WCP1006, to the best proposer meeting specifications, J. T. Vaughn Construction, LLC.
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Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To award proposals received for Construction Manager-at-Risk for Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center, RFP # 11WCP1006, to the best proposer meeting specifications, J. T. Vaughn Construction, LLC.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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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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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Attachments: |
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Project Selection Process
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J T Vaughn Construction PSA for Emergency Services Operations Center
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Agreement between Williamson County Texas and Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 4, Liberty Hill, Texas.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the contract with Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 4 in Liberty Hill.
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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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2011 Agreement ESD #4 Liberty Hill
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the employment and retention of the Law Offices of Charles S. Frigerio, P.C. to represent Williamson County, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department (Office) and any future named Williamson County officers, officials and/or employees in relation to Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services.
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The item was moved to Executive Session. |
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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 employment and retention of the Law Offices of Charles S. Frigerio, P.C. to represent Williamson County and any future named Williamson County officers, officials and/or employees in relation to Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services.
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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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Yzquierdo Lawsuit
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Burn Ban. |
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Manager of Emergency Management Jarred Thomas addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To extend the Burn Ban for 30 days.
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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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Drought Index Update
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Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Land Lease with Jerry Hawes to acquire and/or lease land for communication tower. |
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The item was moved to Executive Session. No action was taken. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:29 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 24, 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 possible execution of land leases for communication towers pursuant to VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property. |
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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) Cause No. A11CA403SS; Ruben Yzqierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sherif's Dept., Western District of Texas Austin Division
i) Employment related matters.
j) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
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Discuss economic development issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Gov't Code Section 551.076 Deliberation regarding economic development projects.)
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:39 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011.
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36. |
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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 regarding execution of land leases for communication towers. |
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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) Cause No. A11CA403SS; Ruben Yzqierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sherif's Dept., Western District of Texas Austin Division
i) Employment related matters.
j) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Economic Development issues. |
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No action was taken. |