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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S COURT 
MAY 20TH, 2014 
9:30 A.M.

 
             
The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items:
 
1. Review and approval of minutes.
 
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
 
 
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.

 
 
4.
Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
 
 
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 – 17 )
 
 
5.   Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP#3 Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/ Contingencies $60,000.00
To 0100-0453-004190 JP#3/ Autopsies $60,000.00
 
6.   Discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Sheriff Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100 0560 003010 Computer Equipment <5000 $16,455.00
To 0100 0560 003002 Vehicle Equipment <5000 $16,455.00
 
7.   Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Aniimal Services. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0545-0545-003670 Use of Donations 6004.29
To 0545-0545-001107 Temp Labor 5577.60
To 05450545-002010 FICA 426.69
 
8.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Budget Line Item request for Juvneile Services Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 100.0576.004100 Professional Services 4000
To 100.576.004410 Bond Premiums 500.00
To 100.0576.004231 Travel 2000.00
To 100.0576.003101 Educational Services 1500
 
9.   Acknowledge report on Parking Garage project P401; Restek Change Order 4 in the amount of $6,248.55. Click to View
 
Attachments
P401 Parking Garage Restek Change Order 4
 
10.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on noting in the minutes the Commissioners Education Certificate of Completion certifying that Valerie Covey has successfully competed the continuing education provisions of Article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code for 2013.
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Attachments
CE Commissioner Covey
 
11.   Discuss and consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of April 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View
 
Attachments
040114-043014 Refunds Over 2500
 
12.   Discuss and consider approving property tax collections for the month of April 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View
 
Attachments
040114-0043014 GWI-RFM
040114-043014 GWI-RFM Graph
 
13.   Discuss and consider confirming the appointment of Aaron Dunning as a Pct. 3 Deputy Constable. Click to View
 
Attachments
Deputy Confirmation
 
14.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a law enforcement related Non-Disclosure Agreement with FirstWatch Solutions, Inc. Click to View
 
Attachments
FirstWatch NDA
 
15.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Business Associate Agreement with FirstWatch Solutions, Inc. Click to View
 
Attachments
FirstWatch BAA
 
16.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Sonterra West Section 8-H subdivision - Pct 3 Click to View
 
Attachments
Final Plat - Sonterra West Section 8-H
 
17.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Siena Section 21 Click to View
 
Attachments
Final Plat - Siena Section 21
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
18.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution recognizing William Edward Hinds, Sr. for his upcoming 100th birthday.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Hinds Resolution
 
19.   Consider approving proclamation for Williamson County EMS proclaiming May 18-24, 2014 as Emergency Medical Services Week. Click to View
 
Attachments
WCEMS EMS week proclamation 2014
 
20.   Recognition of Williamson County EMS by the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline for their success in cardiac care. Click to View
 
Attachments
AHA Mission Lifeline Program
 
21.   Hear the May 2014 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing projects. Click to View
 
Attachments
May 2014 CSR
 
22.   To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update Click to View
 
23.   Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Utility Joint Use Agreement with Time Warner Cable for utility relocation on CR 277. Click to View
 
Attachments
CR 277 TWC Wilco U-80A UJUA
 
24.   Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Utility Joint Use Agreement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative for utility relocation on CR 277. Click to View
 
Attachments
CR 277 PEC Wilco U-80A UJUA
 
25.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 1, to contract number 14IFB00211, in the amount of – $7,155.00 for the Cul-de-sac Resurfacing project in the Brushy Creek and Fern Bluff MUD neighborhoods. Click to View
 
Attachments
Alpha Paving Ind. CO #1
 
26.   Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Restek, Inc. to provide additional construction of structural repairs for the Williamson County Parking Garage, including but not limited to approval of supplemental agreement and finding of exemption from bidding requirements for a portion of the project due to various factors and pursuant to the Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code Sections 262.024(a)(2) (health & safety) and 262.024(a)(3) (unforeseen damage to public property). Click to View
 
Attachments
Supplemental 2
Parking Garage Supp 2 - Exhibit I
 
27.   Discuss and take appropriate action on a Rule 11 and Settlement Agreement with Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, et.al  for ROW needed on CR 170. (PARCEL 18) Click to View
 
Attachments
Sovran Rule 11 and Settlement Agreement
 
28.   Discuss and consider Building a Better Texas Award from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to honor a 100-year partnership between Williamson County and Cooperative Extension. Click to View
 
29.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on paying comp time in the amount of $525 -- and approving the related line item transfer -- to pay non-exempt Technology Services employees. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
FROM 0100.0503.001100 F/T Salaries 525
TO 0100.0503.001110 Overtime 525
 
30.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Physician Review Services Agreement with Concentra Health Services, Inc. to provide peer review for health plan medical appeal cases on an as needed basis. Click to View
 
Attachments
Agreement
 
31.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Master Services Agreement (MSA-866349) by and between Aetna Life Insurance Company (Aetna) and Williamson County whereby Aetna will provide Williamson County Self-Insured Medical, Dental, and Vision Claims Administration, Disease Management, Precertification Management, Large Case Management, Biometric/Wellness Program Management, Prescription Drug Card/Mail Order, Preferred Provider Network, and Section 125 Administration (RFP # 15RFP101); and authorize the presiding officer of the Williamson County Commissioners Court to execute said agreement. Click to View
 
Attachments
Aetna Signed
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
 
32.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the execution of a Deed without Warranty from Williamson County, Texas, acting as Trustee, to Robin Timothy Shorts pursuant to Section 34.05 (a) and (h) of the Texas Property Tax Code pertaining to a tract of land located in the City of Taylor, Williamson County, Texas . Click to View
 
Attachments
Shorts Deed Without Warranty
 
33.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of the law firm of Ewbank & Harris, P.C. to represent Williamson County in relation to Ronald Regan Boulevard, North Phase IV Paving Repair Dispute; and exemption of these 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; and authorizing the Presiding Officer of the Williamson County Commissioners Court to execute an engagement letter with said law firm. Click to View
 
Attachments
Engagement Letter Ewbanks
 
34.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting date of June 11, 2014 at 2:00PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Coinless Inmate Telephone System, RFP#14RFP00222 for the Williamson County Jail. Click to View
 
Attachments
RFP package Coinless Inmate Phone system
 
35.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting the date of June 11, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Williamson County Purchasing Department to receive proposals for the Installation of Central Control Irrigation System for the Williamson County Facilities Department (RFP#14RFP00230). Click to View
 
Attachments
Irrigation System RFP pkg
 
36.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Professional Services Agreement between Williamson County and Voelter Associates, Inc. for Engineering Consulting Services. Click to View
 
Attachments
Voelter professional Services Agreement
 
37.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Facilities Maintenance: Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0000.364100 Insurance Reimbursement $56,634.81
 
38.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Facilities Maintenance: Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0509.004510 Facility Maint. & Repair $56,634.81
 
EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."
 
39.   Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:

a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.

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40.   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 amendment to TCE on SH 45/O’Connor Blvd.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 Seward Junction Loop project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
h) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
i) Discuss CR 170 overflow pipe facility cost sharing agreement.
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Alcoa. 180.243 acres

2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss a transfer of ROW to the State of Texas for Hwy 79 Section 3.
b) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
c) Discuss County owned real estate on CR 258
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of land for County Parks.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of 89.476 acres by Georgetown Inner Loop.
f) Discuss proposed sale of 98 acre tract abutting Blue Springs Blvd.
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41. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers or employees (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
 
42. 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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) 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
n) James Windom and Jane Windom v. Williamson County, Texas: Cause #13-0398-C368 in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
o) Aspen Air, Inc. Subcontractor Claims: Double L. Insulation, Inc. Claims
 
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
 
43. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
 
44. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
 
45. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers or employees.
 
46. 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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) 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
n) James Windom and Jane Windom v. Williamson County, Texas: Cause #13-0398-C368 in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
o) Aspen Air, Inc. Subcontractor Claims: Double L. Insulation, Inc. Claims
 
47. Comments from Commissioners.
 

_________________________
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge


This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2014 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

    

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