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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
MAY 6, 2014


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:39 A.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014, 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 C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the April 29, 2014 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:
  04.29.2014 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Karen Knightstep addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,434,428.28 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:
  05.06.2014 Funding Report
  05.06.2014 Quick Check Report
  05.06.2014 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

There were no comments.

             
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 – 9 )
             
5. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-003550 Asphalt $260,000.00
To 0200-0210-005711 Heavy Equipment > $5,000 $260,000.00
 
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
             
6. Consider authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
 
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 Forms
 
             
7. Discuss consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Paloma Lake Section 7B subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve final plat for the Paloma Lake Section 7B subdivision - 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 - Paloma Lake Sec 7B
 
             
8. Discuss consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Mission Oaks Phase 3 subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve final plat for the Mission Oaks Phase 3 subdivision - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - Mission Oaks Ph 3
 
             
9. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Rancho Sienna Section 5B subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve final plat for the Rancho Sienna Section 5B subdivision - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - Rancho Sienna Sec 5B
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
10. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the resolution for Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in Williamson County. 
  Assistant Chief of Juvenile Services Matt Smith representing the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee of the Williamson County Mental Health Task Force and Round Rock Independent School District student Brianna Dominguez addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Resolution for Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in Williamson County.
 
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:
  Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day Resolution
  Mental Health Flyer
 
             
11. Discuss and consider approving appointing Larry Madsen to fill the Williamson County representative vacancy on the Williamson County and Cities Health District Board.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To appoint Larry Madsen to fill the Williamson County representative vacancy on the Williamson County and Cities Health District Board.
 
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:
  Madsen bio
 
             
12. 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.
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 1, to the Crack Seal Services contract #13IFB00114, increasing the scope to include use of the contract by the Parks Department and the Facilities Division.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 to the Crack Seal Services contract #13IFB00114, increasing the scope to include use of the contract by the Parks Department and the Facilities Division.
 
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 Crack Seal Services
 
             
14. Consider approving Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $53,139.41 for RM 620 Safety Improvements, a Road Bond Project in Precinct One.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $53,139.41 for Ranch-to-Market (RM) 620 Safety Improvements, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #1.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 3 for RM 620 Safety Improvements
 
             
15. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on SAM Inc. Work Authorization 4/Supplemental 1 for San Gabriel Ranch Road Phase II ROW - extend termination date from June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2015. 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the SAM Inc. Work Authorization 4/Supplemental 1 for San Gabriel Ranch Road Phase II Right-of-Way (ROW) to extend termination date from June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
 
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:
  Work Authorization 4 Supplemental 1 for San Gabriel Ranch Road
  SAM Inc WA4-Supp1 Transmittal
 
             
16. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreement for Engineering Services between Williamson County and Prime Strategies, Inc. whereby Prime Strategies, Inc. will serve as Williamson County’s General Engineering Consultant (GEC) in relation to Program Management, Planning and Design Services for projects under the 2013 Williamson County Road Bond Program.
 

This item was pulled from the Agenda.

  Attachments:
  Contract
 
             
17. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreement for Engineering Services between Williamson County and HNTB Corporation whereby HNTB Corporation will serve as Williamson County’s General Engineering Consultant (GEC) in relation to Construction Management and Inspection Services for projects under the 2013 Williamson County Road Bond Program.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Agreement
 
             
18. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the form of Professional Services Agreement for Design Engineering Services for projects under the 2013 Williamson County Road Bond Program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the form of Professional Services Agreement for Design Engineering Services for projects under the 2013 Williamson County Road Bond Program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Contract Template
 
             
19. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Lease Extension Amendment with the Texas Department of Public Safety – Driver License Division (State Lease #1688) for the location at 515 Pine Street, Georgetown, Texas for twelve (12) months, from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015.
  General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a Lease Extension Amendment with the Texas Department of Public Safety – Driver License Division (State Lease #1688) for the location at 515 Pine Street, Georgetown, Texas for twelve (12) months, from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015.
 
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:
  DPS Georgetown Lease Extension Amendment
 
             
20. Set time, date and place for a public hearing pursuant to Section 232.009 of the Texas Local Government Code regarding the revision of Texas Horse Country Subdivision.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To set Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. in the Commissioners' Courtroom for a public hearing pursuant to Section 232.009 of the Texas Local Government Code regarding the revision of Texas Horse Country Subdivision.
 
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:
  Texas Horse Country
 
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution from the Commissioner’s Court supporting the application for the DWI/Drug Court grant from the office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division. To grant the concept of the DWI/Drug Court with the application for the funding.
 

Judge Tim Wright County Court at Law No. 2 and Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) Director Steve Morrison addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution from the Commissioner’s Court supporting the application for the Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)/Drug Court grant from the office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to grant the concept of the DWI/Drug Court with the application for the funding.
 
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:
  DWI Drug Court Grant Resolution
 
             
22. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Uniform Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement between Williamson County and Texas A&M Health Science Center whereby Williamson County Mobile Outreach will provide clinical clerkships for third and fourth year medical students of Texas A&M Health Science Center.
  Director of Mobile Outreach Team Annie Burwell addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an AAMC Uniform Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement between Williamson County and The Texas A&M University Health Science Center on behalf of the College of Medicine whereby Williamson County Mobile Outreach will provide clinical clerkships for third and fourth year medical students of The Texas A&M University Health Science Center.
 
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:
  TAMU Clinical Training Agreement
 
             
23. Discuss, consider, and take action on the acceptance of additional FY12 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $64,000 and authorizing the County Judge to sign the corresponding grant documents.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To accept additional Fiscal Year 2012 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $64,000.00 and authorize the County Judge to execute the corresponding grant documents.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  2012 Grant Adjustment Notice from Homeland Security
 
             
24. Consider awarding bids received for HD-5 Propane Motor Fuel, Bid #14IFB00214, to the lowest and best bidder - Direct Propane Services.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space, Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh, and General Counsel 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 bids received for HD-5 Propane Motor Fuel, Bid #14IFB00214 to the lowest and best bidder - Direct Propane Services.
 
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:
  Recommendation
  HD-5 Bid Tab
 
             
25. Consider awarding bids received for County Road 277, Bid #14IFB00232 to the lowest and best bidder – Smith Contracting Company Inc.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To award bids received for County Road 277, Bid #14IFB00232 to the lowest and best bidder – Smith Contracting Company, Inc.
 
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:
  Engineer Recommendation
  HNTB Analysis
  HNTB Recommendation
  Bid Tab CR 277
 
             
26. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of June 3rd, 2014 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Brushy Creek Alternate Trail Improvements for Brushy Creek Regional Trail in Williamson County, Bid #14IFB00212.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of June 3, 2014 at 3:30 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Brushy Creek Alternate Trail Improvements for Brushy Creek Regional Trail in Williamson County, Bid #14IFB00212.
 
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:
  Brushy Creek Alternate Trail bid final
 
             
27. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of June 4, 2014 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Cast Stone Lintels for County Jail and Justice Center, Bid #14IFB00229.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of June 4, 2014 at 3:30 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Cast Stone Lintels for County Jail and Justice Center, Bid #14IFB00229.
 
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:
  Cast Stone Lintels bid final
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:18 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014.
             
28. 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
29. 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 Lakeline extension.
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 flooding issues with property located on Pond Springs Rd.
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 City of Leander on CR 179
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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
30. 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) Employment 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
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:33 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014.
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action on economic development matters.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
33. 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) Employment 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
  No action was taken on this item.
             
34. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
             
35.
Hear presentation from Alvin Lankford, Chief Appraiser, with the Williamson County Appraisal District.
  Williamson County Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Alvin Lankford, Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt, and Chief Deputy for Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  WCAD 2013 Annual Report
  WILCO Value Update 2014
 
             
36. Hear presentation from Gallegher Benefits Consultants.
  Area Vice President Nick Long of Gallagher Benefit Services, General Counsel of Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:27 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 3:06 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 3:06 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014. 
 

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 13th day of May 2014.

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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy

    

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