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MINUTES OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT
MEETING
May 8, 2012


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioner's Court
Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
             
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the minutes of the May 1, 2012 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  05.01.2012 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
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.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.

Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice for San Gabriel Parkway (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,408,019.17 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, and Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Funding Report 05-08-2012
  Addendum
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  The following persons addressed the Court: Michael Hallmark of Florence and Robert Kleeman of Austin, representing the Texas Salamander Coalition, Incorporated.
             
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 – 15 )
             
5. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for District Attorneys office.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for District Attorney's office:
From 0100-0440-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $1,500.00    
From 0100-0440-005758 Law Books >$5000 $1,000.00    
To 0100-0440-003100 Office Supplies $2,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. Discuss and Consider approving a line item transfer for Emergency Communications.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Communications:
From 100-0581-003100 Office Supplies $1,295.00    
To 100-0581-003006 Office Equipment $1,295.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  2604CC
 
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Extension Services.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Extension Services, with a correction to the object code in each line item (from "0655" to "0665"):
From 100-0665-004544 Repairs to Office Equipment $120.00    
To 100-0665-004221 Livestock Show $120.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. One.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace,  Precinct #1:
From 0100-0451-001100 Full Time Employee $2,000.00    
to 0100-0451-001107 Temp. Position $2,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
9. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a Line Item Transfer for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From 0200-0210-005000 Capital Outlay $505.34    
To 0200-0210-004531 Maint. Agreements - Brushy Cre $505.34
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Parks Department.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Parks Department:
From 0100-0510-001100 F/T Salaries $217.00    
To 0100-0510-001110 Overtime $217.00    
From 0100-0510-001100 F/T Salaries $8,752.00    
To 0100-0510-001107 Temp Labor - Seasonal Help $8,752.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
11. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $30,000.00    
To 0100-0560-003530 SO/Inv. Svcs/Supplies $30,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
12. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the 277th District Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the 277th District Court:
To 0100-0437-004010 277th Dist Ct/Visiting Judge $3,000.00    
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $3,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
             
13. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding closing Engadina Pass for a block party on May 12, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the closure of Engadina Pass in Round Rock for a block party on May 12, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
14. Consider accepting a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in Honor of Mr. Jim Flaggert.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To accept a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in honor of Mr. Jim Flaggert.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
15. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: to authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Form
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
16. Discuss and take appropriate action on National Children's's Mental Health Awareness Day and supporting resolution.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To declare May 9, 2012, National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and to approve the supporting resolution.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  National Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day Resolution
 
             
17. Discuss and take appropriate action on Recognizing the Receipt of the Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle Gold Member Award for the third consecutive year.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To recognize the receipt of the Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle Gold Member Award for the third consecutive year.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  2012 Gold Leadership Circle Award
  Letter from Susan Combs State Comptroller
 
             
18. Hear presentation and recognize David Dukes, Assistant Financial Director, of the County Auditor's Office with the Certified Public Finance Officers designation of the Government Finance Officers Association.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and County Auditor David Flores addressed the Court. No action was taken.
  Attachments:
  DavidDukesCPFO
 
             
19. Hear update by the Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) on proposed endangered species listing for Williamson County salamanders.
  Dr. Kemble White of Steven W. Carothers and Associates (SWCA) addressed the Court.
             
20. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding authorizing the publication of notice pursuant to Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code to exchange certain real property owned by Williamson County for real property within the proposed future expansion of SH 29.
  Attorney Charles Crossfield of Sheets & Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the publication of notice pursuant to Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code to exchange certain real property owned by Williamson County for real property within the proposed future expansion of State Highway 29.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Sylvia Ann Thomas for ROW needed on SH 195. (PARCEL 132)
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Sylvia Ann Thomas for right-of-way needed on State Highway 195 (PARCEL 132).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Thomas Real Estate Contract for SH 195 ROW
 
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding authorizing County Judge to execute a letter agreement with Janis K. Johnson for easements needed on SH 195. (PARCEL 109C)
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a letter agreement with Janis K. Johnson for easements needed on State Highway 195 (PARCEL 109C).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Johnson Letter Agreement for SH 195 Easements
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Wilford C. Schneider, Trustee of the ECS Heritage Trust for ROW needed on SH 195. (PARCEL 109B)
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Sylvia Ann Thomas for right-of-way needed on State Highway 195 (PARCEL 109B).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Schneider Parcel 109B Real Estate Contract for SH 195 ROW
 
             
25. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with John B. Schneider, Trustee of the JBS Heritage Trust for ROW needed on SH 195. (PARCEL 109A)
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with John B. Schneider, Trustee of the JBS Heritage Trust, for right-of-way needed on State Highway 195 (PARCEL 109A).

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Schneider Parcel 109A Real Estate Contract for SH 195 ROW
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding  authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with W. Charles Schneider A/K/A Wilford Charles Schneider, Individually and as Trustee for the WCS Heritage Trust, Janis K. Johnson F/K/A Jan Schneider, Individually and as Trustee of the JHJ Heritage Trust, and John B. Schneider A/K/A John Behrens Schneider, Individually and as Trustee of the JBS Heritage Trust for ROW needed on SH 195. (PARCEL 109)
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with W. Charles Schneider, A/K/A Wilford Charles Schneider, Individually and as Trustee for the WCS Heritage Trust, Janis K. Johnson, F/K/A Jan Schneider, Individually and as Trustee of the JHJ Heritage Trust and John B. Schneider, A/K/A John Behrens Schneider, Individually and as Trustee of the JBS Heritage Trust for right-of-way needed on State Highway 195 (PARCEL 109).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Schneider Parcel 109 Real Estate Contract for SH 195 ROW
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding authorizing County Judge to execute a SECOND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO POSSESSION AND USE AGREEMENT with Highland Six Twenty Residential, LTD. a Texas limited partnership regarding the reimbursement of construction costs incurred by Developer in relation to the extension of Great Oaks and O'Connor Blvd.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Second Amendment to Development Agreement and First Amendment to Possession and Use Agreement with Highland Six Twenty Residential, LTD., a Texas limited partnership, regarding the reimbursement of construction costs incurred by the developer in relation to the extension of Great Oaks Drive and O'Connor Boulevard.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Highland 620 Amendment
 
             
28. Consider and take appropriate action on Determination Letter for mitigation under the County's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for improvements to Ranch-to-Market (RM) 620 between Cornerwood Drive and Wyoming Spring Drive under the county's road bond program.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the proposed Determination Letter for mitigation under the County's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for improvements to Ranch-to-Market (RM) 620 between Cornerwood Drive and Wyoming Springs Drive under the County's road bond program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  determination letter RM 620
 
             
29. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Tax Assessor/Collector's participation in the LOGIC - Local Government Investment Cooperative Participation Agreement.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the Tax Assessor/Collector's participation in the LOGIC (Local Government Investment Cooperative) Participation Agreement.
  Attachments:
  LOGIC Participation Agreement
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding approving renewal of the Non-Emergency Curfew Resolution.
  Captain Mike Gleason of the Sheriff's Office addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the renewal of the Non-Emergency Curfew Resolution.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Non-Emergency Curfew Resolution
 
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action on creation of a subcommittee of the Williamson County Mental Health Task Force for children and youth called the Williamson County Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee.
  Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 addressed the Court.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the creation of a subcommittee of the Williamson County Mental Health Task Force for children and youth, to be called the Williamson County Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Children and Youth Subcommittee bylaws
 
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding awarding bids received for Culverts-Corrugated Metal to the low bids meeting specifications; Wilson Culverts and Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To award bids received for Culverts-Corrugated Metal to the low bids meeting specifications; Wilson Culverts and Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bid Tabulation Culverts - Corrugated Metal
  Contech Engineered Solutions Bid
  Wilson Culverts Inc Bid
 
             
33. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding awarding bids received for Asphalt Emulsions to the lowest  bids meeting specifications, Ergon Asphalt, Cleveland Asphalt and Martin Midstream.
  Motion by Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To award bids received for Asphalt Emulsions to the lowest bids meeting specifications; Ergon Asphalt, Cleveland Asphalt and Martin Midstream.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bid Tabulation Asphalt Emulsions
  Cleveland Asphalt Bid
  Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions Bid
  Martin Asphalt Company Bid
 
             
34. Hear update on Medicaid 1115 Waiver, discuss and take appropriate action if needed.
 

No action was taken on this item.

             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 11:03 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012.

NO EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD.
             
35. Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 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 or 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 US 183 Extension from 1,000 feet South of San Gabriel to 1,000 feet North of SH 29.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 projects.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
36. 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) 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
d) 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
e) 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
f) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
g) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m ) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
 

No action was taken on this item.

             
38. 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) 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
d) 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
e) 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
f) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
g) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m ) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
 

No action was taken on this item.

             
39. Comments from Commissioners.
  Commissioner Birkman announced a send-off on August 3, 2012 at Dell Diamond for the Texas National Guard unit based in Round Rock, which will be deployed to Afghanistan later in August.

Commissioner Birkman announced that Dino Day will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Champion Park

Commissioner Covey announced the groundbreaking ceremony for Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Phase 4, to be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the northern end of the project, in Jarrell.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 1:05 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012.
             
40. Hear Presentation by Alvin Lankford, Chief Appraiser, Williamson Central Appraisal District.
  Chief Appraiser of the Williamson Central Appraisal District Alvin Lankford and Tax Assessor / Collector Deborah Hunt addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  WCAD Value Update for Williamson County
 
             
Hear Presentation by Eric Smith, Benefits Consultant for Williamson County.
  The following persons addressed the Court:
Benefits Consultant Eric Smith
Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock
Human Resource Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays 
Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed
District Clerk Lisa David
Terri Countess, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct #3
Judy Kocian of the District Attorney's Office
Lucille D'Elia, Assistant to the Legal Advisor
  Attachments:
  Budget Workshop Presentation
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT  2:32 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 15th day of May, 2011.


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

By: Black Wehling, Deputy
 

    

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