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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the April 30, 2013 meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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04.30.2013 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county. |
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,243,416.96 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.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Funding Report 05-07-2013
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Quick Check Report 05-07-2013
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Wire Transfers 05-07-2013
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Citizen comments. |
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There were no comments. |
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 5 – 12 ) |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Facilities.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioner's Court the line item transfers from merit pool monies to various departments approved by the Budget Office from January 2013 through March 2013.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To acknowledge and enter into the official minutes the line item transfers from merit pool monies to various departments approved by the Budget Office from January 2013 through March 2013.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Q2merit
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Q2merit2
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Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for March 2013.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for March 2013.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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March 2013 Treasurers Report on the Williamson County Finances
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Asset Change Form
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Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for the G&W Rush Addition subdivision - Pct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a preliminary plat for the G&W Rush Addition subdivision - Precinct #4.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Prelim Plat - G&W Rush Addition
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Discuss and consider re-approval of preliminary plat for Bridle Gate subdivision - Pct 2.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To re-approve a preliminary plat for Bridle Gate subdivision - Precinct #2.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Prelim Plat - Bridle Gate
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Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for Kirklin subdivision - Pct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a preliminary plat for Kirklin subdivision - Precinct #3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Preliminary Plat - Kirklin Subdivision
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Recognition of Williamson County EMS recently retired staff for their dedication to public safety.
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Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kenny Schnell addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on approving resolution recognizing May 7th as "National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day" and acknowledging related events, including but not limited to "STOMP out Stigma: Keep Our Schools Safe Visual Art Event on May 18th.
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Assistant Chief of Juvenile Services Matt Smith representing the Youth Mental Health Subcommittee and Round Rock Independent School District Student Serena Brewer addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution recognizing May 7, 2013 as "National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day" and acknowledge related events, including but not limited to "STOMP out Stigma: Keep Our Schools Safe Visual Art Event on May 18, 2013.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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National Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day Resolution
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Discuss and take appropriate action on appointment of Dan Clark to Place #2 on the ESD #4 Board of Directors, with term beginning immediately and ending on December 31, 2014.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To appoint Dan Clark to Place #2 on the Emergency Services District (ESD) #4 Board of Directors for a term beginning May 7, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2014.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Hear presentation and update from Veteran's Court Subcommittee on visit to Travis County Veteran's Court.
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Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner Precinct #2, Director of Veterans Services Donna Harrell, and Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Program Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Karen Janda addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Hear presentation and update on frequent utilizers DSRIP project under the Medicaid 1115 Waiver.
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Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner Precinct #2 and Director of Mobile Outreach Team Annie Burwell addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh invited everyone to the Bond Advisory Committee Meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Historic Courthouse. No action was taken on this item. |
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Consider approving Change Order No. 6 in the amount of -$313.92 for SH 29 Two-Way Left Turn Lane, a Road Bond project in Precinct Two.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 6 in the amount of -$313.92 for State Highway (SH) 29 Two-Way Left Turn Lane, a Road Bond project in Precinct #2.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Change Order 6 for SH 29 Two-Way Left Turn Lane
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Set date, time and place for public hearing regarding levy assessments for Clearwater Ranch Public Improvement District #2.
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To rescind the date of Tuesday, May 21, 2013 and set the date of Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Historic Courthouse for a public hearing regarding levy assessments for Clearwater Ranch Public Improvement District #2.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approval of an Agreement with Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to purchase pet food for animals in the Shelter.
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Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Agreement with Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to purchase pet food for animals in the Shelter.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Hills Pet Nutrition Shelter Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on approving a modification to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Williamson County.
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Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a modification to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Williamson County.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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ICE Modification Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry to represent Williamson County, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Williamson County Sheriff in regards to employment claims and litigation relating to Teri L. Boyd 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.
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This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken. After reconvening from Executive Session, the Court took action on this item. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the letter regarding employment of the law firm of Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry to represent Williamson County, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Williamson County Sheriff in regards to employment claims and litigation relating to Teri L. Boyd 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.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Chamberlain Hrdlicka White Williams Aughtry Agreement
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Consider awarding bids received for Milling and Overlay CR 175, Bid #13IFB00123 to the lowest and best bidder – Ramming Paving and approving the Construction Agreement for execution.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To award bids received for Milling and Overlay County Road (CR) 175, Bid #13IFB00123 to the lowest and best bidder – Ramming Paving and authorize the County Judge to execute the Construction Agreement.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Ramming Contract Milling and Overlay CR 175
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Bid Tab
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Recomendation Letter
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Consider and approve Licensing Agreement for Communications with the City of Georgetown for Utility Pole Rental providing cable, Internet and Telecom providers.
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Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Licensing Agreement for Communications with the City of Georgetown for Utility Pole Rental providing cable, Internet and Telecom providers.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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City of Georgetown Utility Agreement
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Discuss and considering exempting SOE Software from the competitive bidding or proposal requirements established by Section 262.023 of the Texas Local Government Code as a sole source provider to the County in relation to the procurement of SOE Clarity Election Suite software and related services pursuant to the discretionary exemptions under Section 262.024(a)(7)(A)&(D) of the Texas Local Government Code (items for which competition is precluded because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or monopolies; and captive replacement parts or components for equipment).
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Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To exempt SOE Software from the competitive bidding or proposal requirements established by Section 262.023 of the Texas Local Government Code as a sole source provider to the County in relation to the procurement of SOE Clarity Election Suite software and related services pursuant to the discretionary exemptions under Section 262.024(a)(7)(A)&(D) of the Texas Local Government Code (items for which competition is precluded because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or monopolies; and captive replacement parts or components for equipment) and authorize the County Judge to execute an Agreement.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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SOE Software Sole Source Agreement for Clarity Elections Suite
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Recommendation Rick Barron
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Sole Source Affidavit
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Williamson County EMS share of FY12 Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) trauma system funds.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (WCEMS) share of Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) trauma system funds:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for additional expenditures for EMS.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for additional expenditures for EMS:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Medicaid 1115 Waiver, including but not limited to Uncompensated (UC) and Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) projects and related agreements.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on 83rd Legislature and related bills of interest.
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:16 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013. |
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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
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) 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 |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:08 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) 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 |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Hear presentation from Alvin Lankford, Chief Appraiser for the Williamson County Appraisal District. |
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Williamson County Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Alvin Lankford, County Auditor David Flores, Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt, and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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Williamson County Value Update 2013
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Hear presentation from Eric Smith, Owner, Smith & Associates Consulting. |
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Eric Smith of Smith and Associates Consulting, Director of Workforce Services Crystal Bustillos, and Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Healthcare Budget Presentation
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Discuss and take possible action regarding the 2013 - 2014 budget to include policy, procedure, goals, philosophies, timelines, compensation, benefits and/or objective/priorities. |
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Birkman expressed her appreciation to everyone as she celebrates her 9th year in office on May 4, 2013. |