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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Session of Commissioners' Court and the Special Session of Commissioners' Court meetings on Tuesday, May 13, 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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05.13.2014 CC Minutes
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05.13.2014 CC SS Budget
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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 Karen Knightstep 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 $1,276,203.61 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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Aye:
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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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05.20.2014 Funding Report
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05.20.2014 Wire Transfers
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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 – 17 ) |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP#3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace 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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Discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Sheriff.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
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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 approving a line item transfer for Animal Services.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Animal Services:
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Aye:
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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, consider, and take appropriate action on a Budget Line Item request for Juvenile Services.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services:
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Aye:
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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 report on Parking Garage project P401; Restek Change Order 4 in the amount of $6,248.55.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To acknowledge report on Parking Garage project P401; Restek Change Order 4 in the amount of $6,248.55.
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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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P401 Parking Garage Restek Change Order 4
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on noting in the minutes the Commissioners Education Certificate of Completion certifying that Valerie Covey has successfully completed the continuing education provisions of Article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code for 2013.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To acknowledge Commissioners Education Certificate of Completion certifying that Valerie Covey has successfully completed the continuing education provisions of Article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code for 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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CE Commissioner Covey
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Discuss and consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of April 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of April 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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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040114-043014 Refunds Over 2500
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Discuss and consider approving property tax collections for the month of April 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of April 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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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040114-0043014 GWI-RFM
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040114-043014 GWI-RFM Graph
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Discuss and consider confirming the appointment of Aaron Dunning as a Pct. 3 Deputy Constable.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To confirm the appointment of Aaron Dunning as a Precinct #3 Deputy Constable.
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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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Deputy Confirmation
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a law enforcement related Non-Disclosure Agreement with FirstWatch Solutions, Inc.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a law enforcement related Non-Disclosure Agreement with FirstWatch Solutions, Inc.
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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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FirstWatch Non-Disclosure Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Business Associate Agreement with FirstWatch Solutions, Inc.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Business Associate Agreement with FirstWatch Solutions, Inc.
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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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FirstWatch Business Associate Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Sonterra West Section 8-H subdivision - Pct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve final plat for the Sonterra West Section 8-H 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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Final Plat - Sonterra West Section 8-H
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Siena Section 21.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve final plat for the Siena Section 21.
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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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Final Plat - Siena Section 21
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution recognizing William Edward Hinds, Sr. for his upcoming 100th birthday.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution recognizing William Edward Hinds, Sr. on his 100th birthday.
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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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William Hinds Resolution
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Consider approving proclamation for Williamson County EMS proclaiming May 18-24, 2014 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
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Director of Emergency Medical Services Kenny Schnell 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 authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution for Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) proclaiming May 18-24, 2014 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
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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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Emergency Medical Services Week Resolution
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Recognition of Williamson County EMS by the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline for their success in cardiac care.
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Director of Emergency Medical Services Kenny Schnell and Diana Barrett of the American Heart Association addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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AHA Mission Lifeline Program
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Hear the May 2014 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing projects.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh invited everyone to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Lakeline Boulevard Phase 3 at Sunny Drive on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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May 2014 CSR
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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. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
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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 take appropriate action regarding a Utility Joint Use Agreement with Time Warner Cable for utility relocation on CR 277.
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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 County Judge to execute a Utility Joint Use Agreement with Time Warner Cable for utility relocation on County Road 277.
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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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Time Warner Cable Utility Joint Use Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Utility Joint Use Agreement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative for utility relocation on CR 277.
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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 County Judge to execute a Utility Joint Use Agreement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative for utility relocation on County Road (CR) 277.
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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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Pedernales Electric Utility Joint Use Agreement
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve 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 Municipal Utility District (MUD) neighborhoods.
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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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Change Order 1 for Brushy Creek Fern Bluff Cul-de-sac Resurfacing
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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).
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute 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 Texas Local Government Code Sections 262.024(a)(2) (health & safety) and 262.024(a)(3) (unforeseen damage to public property).
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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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Restek Supplemental 2 for Parking Garage
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Parking Garage Supp 2 - Exhibit I
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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)
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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 a Rule 11 and Settlement Agreement with Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, et al. for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 170 (Parcel 18).
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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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Sovran Rule 11 and Settlement Agreement
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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.
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Texas A&M AgriLife County Extension Agent Fred M. Hall addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Proclamation declaring May 8, 2014 as the celebration and approve the Proclamation recognizing 100 years of the Smith-Lever Act.
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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, 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.
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Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve paying comp time in the amount of $525.00 and approve the related line item transfer to pay non-exempt Technology Services employees:
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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, 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.
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Benefits Administrator Shelley Loughrey addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Physician Review Services Agreement with Concentra Health Services, Inc. to provide peer review for health plan medical appeal cases on an as needed basis.
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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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Concentra Physician Review Services Agreement
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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.
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Assistant General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Stan Springerley 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 Master Services Agreement (MSA-866349) and all related Agreements thereto 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 (Request For Proposal #15RFP101).
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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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AETNA Master Services Agreement
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AETNA Appendix II Performance Guarantees
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AETNA Appendix III BAA
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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.
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Attorney Craig Morgan of McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C. addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve 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.
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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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Shorts Deed Without Warranty
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the engagement letter of the law firm of Ewbank & Harris, P.C. to represent Williamson County in relation to Ronald Reagan 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.
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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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Ewbank Harris Engagement Letter
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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.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Purchasing Director Bob Space 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 authorize advertising and set the date of June 11, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Coinless Inmate Telephone System, Request for Proposal (RFP) #14RFP00222 for the Williamson County Jail.
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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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RFP package Coinless Inmate Phone system
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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).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize advertising and set 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, Request for Proposal (RFP) #14RFP00230.
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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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Irrigation System RFP pkg
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Professional Services Agreement between Williamson County and Voelter Associates, Inc. for Engineering Consulting Services.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Professional Services Agreement between Williamson County and Voelter Associates, Inc. for Engineering Consulting Services.
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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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Voelter Associates Contract for Granger Personal Care Facility
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Facilities Maintenance:
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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, 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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Facilities Maintenance:
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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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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:25 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014. |
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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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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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 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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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). |
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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.1:13- 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 |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:46 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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, consider and take appropriate action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers or employees. |
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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.1:13- 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 |
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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 payment in the amount of $8,178.00 in settlement of the subcontractor claims of Double L. Insulation Co., Inc. and authorize the County Judge to execute the Settlement Agreement document. [See 46(o) above.]
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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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Double L Insulation Settlement Agreement
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Judge Gattis welcomed Commissioner Willie Pina of Bastrop County. |