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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
May 28, 2013
 

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:42 A.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 28, 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 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the May 21, 2013 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:
  05.21.2013 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.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
 
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of invoices for The Gabriels Funeral Chapel (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 $3,436,764.72 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:
  05.28.2013 Funding Report
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
  Wire Transfers 05-28-2013
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.

             
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 – 16 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving line item transfers for the Parks Department.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Parks Department:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0510-004231 Travel $ 2,000.00
To 0100-0510-004510 Facilities Maintenance $ 2,000.00
From 0100-0510-004542 Grounds Maintenance $ 1,100.00
To 0100-0510-004510 Facilities Maintenance $ 1,100.00
From 0100-0510-004620 Equipment Rental $     344.00
To 0100-0510-004510 Facilities Maintenance $     344.00
From 0100-0510-004410 Bond $       17.00
To 0100-0510-004510 Facilities Maintenance $       17.00
From 0100-0510-004231 Travel $ 1,065.00
To 0100-0510-004510 Facilities Maintenance $ 1,065.00
From 0100-0510-004620 Equipment Rental $    156.00
To 0100-0510-004621 Copier Rental $    156.00
 
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. Please consider and approve a Line Item Transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0440-004350 Printed Materials $ 150.00
To 0100-0440-003900 Memberships $ 150.00
 
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
             
7. Consider approving line item transfer for District Clerk's office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for District Clerk's office; with a correction of the Description from Records Management to Imaging and Microfilming:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0386-386-004550 Imaging and Microfilming $ 1,657.81
To 0386-386-001107 Temp/Seasonal Help $ 1,540.00
To 0386-386-002010 FICA $    117.81
 
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. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0453-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $ 330.00
To 0100-0453-003005 Office Furniture $ 330.00
 
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 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-004541 Vehicle Repairs and Maint. $ 140,000.00
From 0200-0210-005700 Vehicles > $5,000 $   80,000.00
To 0200-0210-003550 Asphalt $ 220,000.00
 
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
             
10. Consider approving reserve deputy position non-paid for Jose P. Perez.
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a non-paid reserve deputy position in the Precinct #4 Constable Office for Jose P. Perez.
 
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. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
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
 
             
12. Acknowledge report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 20 in the amount of $584.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To acknowledge report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 20 in the amount of $584.00.
 
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:
  P141 Tax Office Bartlett Cocke Change Order 20
 
             
13. Acknowledge report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 21 in the amount of $1,021.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To acknowledge report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 21 in the amount of $1,021.00.
 
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:
  P141 Tax Office Bartlett Cocke Change Order 21
 
             
14. Acknowledge report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 22 in the amount of $656.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To acknowledge report on Tax Office Remodel building project P141; Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Change Order 22 in the amount of $656.00.
 
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:
  P141 Tax Office Bartlett Cocke Change Order 22
 
             
15. Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Star Ranch Sec 7 Ph 1B - Pct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve final plat for Star Ranch Section 7 Phase 1B - 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:
  Final Plat - Star Ranch Sec 7 Ph 1B
 
             
16. Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for the Hidden Trails subdivision - Pct 1.
  This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion by Commissioner Birkman with County Engineer Joe England.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve preliminary plat for the Hidden Trails subdivision - Precinct #1. 
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from Commissioners Court)
  Attachments:
  Prelim Plat - Hidden Trails
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
17. Hear presentation and update on DSRIP Expanded Primary Healthcare project under the Medicaid 1115 Waiver.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
18. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
19. Consider authorizing bond transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to transfer the remaining balance $58,807.56 of Great Oaks Extension (P219) to O'Connor Extension (P127).
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize bond transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to transfer the remaining balance $58,807.56 of Great Oaks Extension (P219) to O'Connor Extension (P127).
 
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:
  Bodenman-Great Oaks Extension Letter
 
             
20. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Discretionary Service Agreement with Oncor for utility relocation on RM 620 and reimbursement of the relocations.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Discretionary Service Agreement with Oncor for utility relocation on Ranch-to-Market 620 and reimbursement of the relocations.
 
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:
  Oncor Discretionary Service Agreement for RM 620
 
             
21. Review and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 1, to contract number 13IFB00123, in the amount of $4,400.00 for the Overlay project on CR 175 from FM 1431 to just past.
 

Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.

  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1, to contract number 13IFB00123, in the amount of $4,400.00 for the Overlay project on County Road 175 from Farm-to-Market 1431 to just past Perry Mayfield (entrance to the Regional Park).
 
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 1 for CR 175 Overlay
 
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute a Supplemental Agreements #1-4 with TxDOT regarding reimbursements for expenses incurred by the County associated with the SH 195 project.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute Supplemental Agreements #1-4 with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding reimbursements for expenses incurred by the County associated with the State Highway 195 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:
  TxDOT Supplemental Reimbursement Agreements for SH 195
 
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. 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, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Agreement to employ the law firm of Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. 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, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
 
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:
  Sheets and Crossfield Engagement Letter
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action on policy regarding sidewalks in Williamson County.
  County Engineer Joe England and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To designate Hal Hawes, the County Attorney's Office, and the County Engineer to develop a policy which states that Williamson County will not maintain existing or future constructed sidewalks, save and except the list that will be prepared.
 
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
             
25. Consider authorizing the renewal of contract #10WC909 Bank Sub-Depository with J P Morgan Chase & Co. through May 31, 2014 with no changes to the terms or conditions of the current contract.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the renewal of contract #10WC909 Bank Sub-Depository with J P Morgan Chase & Co. through May 31, 2014, with no changes to the terms or conditions of the current contract.
 
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:
  JP Morgan Chase Bank Sub-Depository Extension
 
             
26. Consider awarding proposals received for Williamson County Public Involvement Services, Proposal # 13RFP00116 to the best proposal meeting specifications – Buie and Company and approving the Consultant Agreement for execution.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To award proposals received for Williamson County Public Involvement Services, Proposal #13RFP00116 to the best proposal meeting specifications – Buie and Company and authorize the County Judge to execute the Consultant Agreement.
 
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:
  Buie Public Involvement Services Agreement
 
             
27. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Debt Service Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Debt Service Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0600-0600-006618 06 Unlimited Tax Road Int $      52,125.00
From 0600-0600-006619 06 Certificates of Oblig Int $      52,625.00
From 0600-0600-006623 07 Unlimited Road Bond Int $ 1,335,450.00
From 0600-0600-006624 07 Limited Park Bonds Int $    247,229.37
To 0600-0600-004098 Pmt to Refunding Escrow Agent $    295,882.85
To 0600-0600-004099 Bond Issuance Costs $    682,813.33
To 0600-0600-006635 13 Limited Tax Refunding Int $    708,733.19
 
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
             
28. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Debt Service Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Debt Service Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0600-0000-370400 Proceeds from Bond/CO Issuances  $ 71,750,000.00
  0600-0000-370401 Premium from Bond/CO Issuances  $   5,910,545.00
 
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
             
29. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Debt Service Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Debt Service Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0600-0600-004098 Pymt to Refunding Escrow Agent  $ 77,655,276.74
 
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
             
30. 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.
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action on 83rd Legislature and related bills of interest.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding possible amendment to Page 17 of the Williamson County Compensation Policy Effective October 1, 2012, second paragraph under XII. Minor Reorganizations - All Salary Schedules, second paragraph. "During reorganization, only positions with increases in work duties may receive additional compensation. Funds made available through reorganization are specifically not to be used to provide additional merit raises or incentive pay."
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and Director of Workforce Services Crystal Bustillos addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
33. Discuss and acknowledge the donation of $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County from the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation.
  President of Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Greg Boatright and Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County Debbie Hoffman addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To acknowledge the donation of $20,000.00 to Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County from the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation.
 
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
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:01 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013.
             
34. 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.
             
35. 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 12:16 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013.
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
37. 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.
             
38. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Judge Gattis invited everyone to the Medical Examiner Workshop at the Williamson County Jester Annex at 2:00 p.m.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:17 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 4th day of June 2013.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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