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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
MAY 21, 2013
 
 
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:38 A.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013, 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 Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Minutes from the May 14, 2013 Commissioners' Court Meeting and the Budget Workshop.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  05.14.2013 CC SS Minutes
  05.14.2013 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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,867,734.07 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 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Addendum 05-21-2013
  Funding Report 05-21-2013
  Quick Check Report 05-21-2013
  Wire Transfers 05-21-2013
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

The following persons addressed the Court:
James Hawes of Georgetown
Doretha Phillips of Liberty Hill
Robert Phillips of Liberty Hill
Matthew Voigt of Liberty Hill
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas

             
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 – 19 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for All District Courts.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All District Courts:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $85,000.00
To 0100-0435-004998 All Dist Courts/Contingencies $85,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Clerk.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0404-003900 Memberships $250.00
To 0100-0404-004232 Training, Conferences, Seminar $250.00
From 0100-0404-004412 Errors and Omissions Bond $218.70
From 0100-0404-003901 Periodicals & Publications $150.00
To 0100-0404-003100 Office Supplies $368.70
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Records Warehouse.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Records Warehouse:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0390-0390-004100 Professional Services $1,500.00
To 0390-0390-003001 Small Equipment & Tools $1,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0453-004141 Interpretors $100.00
To 0100-0453-004216 Postage Meter Rental/Supplies $100.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
9. Consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Mobile Outreach Team:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0341-004505 Software Maintenance $664.52
To 0100-0341-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $664.52
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  copier quote
 
             
10. Consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Mobile Outreach Team:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0341-004505 Software Maintenance $185.00
To 0100-0341-003005 Office Furniture $185.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
11. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0454-001100 Salaries $1,145.45
To 0100-0454-001107 Temp Labor $1,145.45
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
12. Consider accepting a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in Memory of Mark Gregg.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in Memory of Mark Gregg.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
13. Discuss and consider accepting donations received from various outside organizations in the amount of $600 for refreshments to be provided during the Domestic Assault Response Team Training.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a donation received from various outside organizations in the amount of $600 for refreshments to be provided during the Domestic Assault Response Team Training.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
14. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of April 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of April 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  040113-043013 GWI-RFM Graph
  040113-043013 GWI-RFM
 
             
15. Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of April 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of April 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Court Refunds Apr 13
 
             
16. Consider and approve sale of the following surplus property to the County of Blanco as authorized by TLGC §263.152 (a) (1): _1_ T5365A Quantar Base Station/Repeater – Sales price _$ 1,000.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve surplus property sale of one (1) T5365A Quantar Base Station/Repeater for the sales price of $1,000.00 to the County of Blanco, as authorized by Texas Local Government Code (TLGC) §263.152 (a) (1).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Letter
 
             
17. Consider 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 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Form 2
  Asset Change Form 1
  Asset Change Form 3
 
             
18. Discuss and consider approval of final plat for J Michna subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve final plat for J Michna subdivision - Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - J Michna Subdivision
 
             
19. Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for Fredrickson Ranch on Lake Georgetown Sec 2 subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve preliminary plat for Fredrickson Ranch on Lake Georgetown Section 2 subdivision - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Prelim Plat - Fredrickson Ranch on Lake Georgetown Sec 2
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
20. Hear presentation from East View High School juniors regarding their Organ Donation Awareness program.
  East View High School Organ Donation Awareness Program Teacher Laura Spradlin and Juniors Charlotte Hanna, Alexandra Andersen, Mariah Snook, Shae Stephens, Kenneth Williams, Tori Haas, Sam Savage, Natasidi Terrazas, Makinsey Beesley, Megan Gould, Kennedy Kropp, Sarah Petersen addressed the Court.
             
21. Hear presentation and update on Community Para-medicine Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program (DSRIP) project under the Medicaid 1115 Waiver.
  Williamson County and Cities Health District Deputy Director Cynthia Guerrero, Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kenny Schnell, and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
22. Hear the May 2013 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  May 2013 CSR
 
             
23. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh extended an invitation to the Bond Advisory Committee Meeting at the Taylor Public Library on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. No action was taken on this item.
             
24. Consider authorizing road bond transfer request recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: from FM 1460 (P195) $489,989.00 to Second Street (P244) $166,857.00, CR 138 (P179) $219,100.00, and Chandler Road Expansion (P255) $104,032.00. Also, move funds from FM 1460 Phase II (P262) $650,321.00 to Safety and Mobility (P177) $150,321.00 and Right of Way (P180) $500,000.00 as well as $500,000.00 from CR 185/New Hope (P172) to Right of Way (P180). Move $1,000,000.00 from Unallocated(P156) to RM 620 (P167).
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize road bond transfer request recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: from Farm-to-Market 1460 (P195) $489,989.00 to Second Street (P244) $166,857.00, County Road 138 (P179) $219,100.00, and Chandler Road Expansion (P255) $104,032.00; move funds from Farm-to-Market 1460 Phase II (P262) $650,321.00 to Safety and Mobility (P177) $150,321.00 and Right-of-Way (P180) $500,000.00 as well as $500,000.00 from County Road 185/New Hope (P172) to Right-of-Way (P180); and move $1,000,000.00 from Unallocated (P156) to Ranch-to-Market 620 (P167).
 
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:
  51313 Mike Weaver Memo
 
             
25. Consider approving the renewal "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity" for Second Street Roadway, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the renewal "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity" for Second Street Roadway, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #4.
 
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:
  NOI for Stormwater Discharges for Second Street Roadway Project
  TXR150000 2013
 
             
26. Consider approving the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road, a Pass Through project in Precinct Three.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for Interstate Highway 35 Northbound Frontage Road, a Pass Through project in Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  NOI for Stormwater Discharges for IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road
  TXR 150000 2013
 
             
27. Consider approving the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for O'Connor Drive Extension, a Road Bond project in Precinct One.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for O'Connor Drive Extension, a Road Bond project in Precinct #1.
 
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:
  NOI for Stormwater Discharges for OConnor Drive Extension
  TXR150000 2013
 
             
28. Consider approving the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for Chandler Road Phase 3A, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for Chandler Road Phase 3A, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #4.
 
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:
  NOI for Stormwater Discharges for Chandler Road Phase 3A
  TXR150000 2013
 
             
29. Consider approving the "Notice of Intent for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for Ronald Reagan Boulevard Phase IV, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the "Notice of Intent for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for Ronald Reagan Boulevard Phase IV, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  NOI for Stormwater Discharges for Ronald Reagan Boulevard Phase IV
  TXR 150000 2013
 
             
30. Consider approving the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity" renewal for RM 620 Safety Improvements, a Road Bond Project in Precinct One.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity" renewal for Ranch-to-Market 620 Safety Improvements, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #1.
 
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:
  NOI for Stormwater Discharges for RM 620 Safety Improvements
  TXR 150000 2013
 
             
31. Consider approving the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for CR 138, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for County Road 138, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #4.
 
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:
  TXR150000
 
             
32. Consider approving the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" for CR 108, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" for County Road 108, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #4.
 
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:
  NOI Stormwater Discharges for CR 108
  TXR 150000 2013
 
             
33. Consider approving the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for Ronald Reagan Boulevard North Phase III, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for Ronald Reagan Boulevard North Phase III, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  NOI for Stormwater Discharges for Ronald Reagan Boulevard North Phase III
  TXR150000 2013
 
             
34. Consider approving the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for Hero Way, a Road Bond project in Precinct Two.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the "Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities" renewal for Hero Way, a Road Bond project in Precinct #2.
 
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:
  NOI for Stormwater Discharges for Hero Way
  TXR150000 2013
 
             
35. Consider approving Change Order No. 2 for Contract No. 12IFB00033 in the amount of $8,308.07 for the Intersection Overlay Project in the Brushy Creek and Fern Bluff MUD neighborhoods.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 2 for Contract No. 12IFB00033 in the amount of $8,308.07 for the Intersection Overlay Project in the Brushy Creek and Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District (MUD) neighborhoods.
 
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:
  Change Order 2 for Intersection Overlay Project Brushy Creek Fern Bluff
 
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 42 in the amount of $0 (zero) to provide additional roofing and waterproofing for the roof.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 42 in the amount of $0 (zero) to provide additional roofing and waterproofing for the roof.
 
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:
  Vaughn Change Order 42 for ESOC
 
             
37. Consider authorizing publication of notice of intent to sell 0.60 acres of land owned by Williamson County located at the southeast corner of Booty’s Crossing and Williams Drive.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize publication of notice of intent to sell 0.60 acres of land owned by Williamson County located at the southeast corner of Booty’s Crossing and Williams Drive.
 
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
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action on reappointment of Doris Rapp to the fourth place on the ESD #11 Board of Directors, with the term expiring on December 31, 2014.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To re-appointment Doris Rapp to the fourth place on the Emergency Services District (ESD) #11 Board of Directors, with the term beginning May 21, 2013 and ending December 31, 2014.
 
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:
  Updated Board Terms
 
             
39.
Discuss and consider allowing the County Judge to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District for cost sharing related to improvements to the Brushy Creek Regional Trail Project.
  Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell 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 an Interlocal Agreement with the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District for cost sharing related to improvements to the Brushy Creek Regional Trail Project.
 
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:
  Upper Brushy Creek WCID Interlocal Agreement for Regional Trail
 
             
40. Discuss and consider allowing the County Judge to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cedar Park for the Brushy Creek Regional Trail.
  Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell 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 an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cedar Park, who will maintain their own trails, for the Brushy Creek Regional Trail.
 
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:
  Cedar Park Interlocal Agreement for Brushy Creek Regional Trail
 
             
41. Discuss and consider approving a Professional Services Agreement for Landscape Architectural Services with Baker-Aicklen for service and assistance with the alternate route for Brushy Creek Regional Trail.
  Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell 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 Professional Services Agreement for Landscape Architectural Services with Baker-Aicklen for service and assistance with the alternate route for Brushy Creek Regional Trail.
 
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:
  Baker Aicklen PSA for Brushy Creek Regional Trail Alternate Route
 
             
42. Discuss and take appropriate action on policy regarding sidewalks in Williamson County.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
             
43. Discuss and take appropriate action on setting policy for road closure requests for block parties.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Block Parties Research
 
             
44. Discuss and take appropriate action on extending Williamson County RFP#12WCP2001 Tax Statement Printing for Williamson County with Information Management Solutions, LLC for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the contract period beginning June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve extending Williamson County Request for Proposal (RFP) #12WCP2001 Tax Statement Printing for Williamson County with Information Management Solutions, LLC for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the contract period beginning June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014.
 
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:
  Informative Management Solutions Extension to Tax Statement Printing Agreement
  proposal tabulation
  Affidavit IMS
  RFP package tax printing
 
             
45. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the County Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the County Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-367400 Donations $600.00
 
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
             
46. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of donations by the County Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of donations by the County Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0475-003670 Use of Donations $600.00
 
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
             
47. Discuss and take appropriate action on Medicaid 1115 Waiver, including but not limited to Uncompensated (UC) and Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) projects and related agreements.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
48. Discuss and take appropriate action on 83rd Legislature and related bills of interest.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:02 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013.
             
49. 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.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 258.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for the Pond Springs Rd. project.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
k) Discuss proposed Gattis School road wall claim
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Pearson Blvd.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for FM 1460.
n) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas.
o) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
p) Discuss the abandonment of Old Quarry Rd. at Lakeline Blvd.
q) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
r) Discuss Clearwater Ranch Public Improvement District # 1 and # 2
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
50. 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.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
r) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections
s) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County ESOC Project.
t) Utility damage claim that occurred on 8/15/2012 on CR 326
u) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:49 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013.
             
51. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
52. 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.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p.) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
r) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections
s) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County ESOC Project.
t) Utility damage claim that occurred on 8/15/2012 on CR 326
u) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
  No action was taken on this item.
             
53. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Covey expressed that our thoughts and prayers are with the folks in Oklahoma. Judge Gattis also expressed that our prayers are with all those under a threat of severe weather today, including areas north of Williamson County.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:50 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 28th day of May 2013.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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