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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the May 20, 2014 meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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05.20.2014 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county. |
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Karen Knightstep addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,981,251.81 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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05.27.2014 Funding Report
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05.27.2014 Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court. |
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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 – 11 )
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on line item transfer for Ag Extension Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Ag Extension Office:
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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 line item transfers for Human Resources.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfers for Human Resources:
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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 the All County Courts.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for all County Courts:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider approving a line item transfer for the Treasurer.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Treasurer; with a correction of the "From" account number from 003006 to 0100-0497-003006 and the "To" account number from 003005 to 0100-0497-003005:
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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 on Line Item Transfer for Emergency Communications.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Communications; with a correction of the "From/To" column from 0100-0581 to "From" and the "From/To" column from 0100-0581 to "To"; and a correction of the "From" account number from 004210 to 0100-0581-004210 and the "To" account number from 003901 to 0100-0581-003901:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
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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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Asset Change Forms
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Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for April 2014.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for April 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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Attachments: |
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Treasurers Report on Wilco Finances April 2014
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Announcement of the 2014 Employee of the Year Awards for the category of: 1. Professional Leadership, 2. Project Leadership, 3. Creative and Conservative Leadership, 4. wellness Leadership
The monetary awards for the Employee of the Year are provided for by the County Employee Fund that receives a percentage of the profit from vending machine sales in county buildings.
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Human Resources Senior Analyst Julianna Gonatas and Human Resources Analyst Elizabeth Castillo announced the 2014 Employee of the Year Awards: Project Leadership Award winner: Gary Dean, Department of Infrastructure; Professional Leadership Award winner: Renona Frey, Sheriff's Office; Creative Leadership Award winner: Lisa Pohlmeyer, Department of Infrastructure; and Wellness Leadership winner: Michael Carlson, Constable Precinct #1 Department. All winners received a $500.00 check for their category and a “Traveling Trophy” for their department in their winning category. No action was taken on this item. |
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Hear WCCHD presentation regarding the On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) program and take any appropriate action.
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Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) Director W. S. "Chip" Riggins, Jr., MD, MPH and WCCHD Chairman of the Board and Williamson County Representative Wayne Cavalier addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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OSSF Presentation
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Recognize Williamson County for receiving the 2014 Platinum Leadership Circle Award from the Texas Comptrollers Office. |
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss revising directives provided to the Budget Office regarding FY 15 Budget
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Consider approving Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $107,158.12 for CR 170, a Road Bond project in Precinct Four.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $107,158.12 for County Road (CR) 170, a Road Bond project in Precinct #4.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Change Order 4 for CR 170
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Consider authorizing Dan A. Gattis, Williamson County, Texas County Judge to enter into the agreement as the Indemnitor for the sale of the Sun Life stock on behalf of Williamson County. |
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County Treasurer Vivian Wood addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an agreement as the Indemnitor for the sale of the Sun Life stock on behalf of Williamson County.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take action on the release of remaining FY12 Homeland Security Grant funds ($15k) and authorize the County Judge to sign the Grant Adjustment Notice.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the release of remaining Fiscal Year 2012 Homeland Security Grant funds ($15k) and authorize the County Judge to execute the Grant Adjustment Notice.
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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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Homeland Security Grant Adjustment Notice
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting date of June 17, 2013 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive Bids for Repointing of Williamson County Courthouse, Bid# 14IFB00218.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of June 17, 2014 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive Bids for Repointing of Williamson County Courthouse, Bid #14IFB00218.
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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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Repoint bid package
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Roof Improvements Consulting Services Agreement between Jim Whitten Consulting, LLC and Williamson County for Williamson County Central Texas Treatment Center (CTTC) at 601 Alligator Road, Granger, Texas.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a Roof Improvements Consulting Services Agreement between Jim Whitten Consulting, LLC and Williamson County for Williamson County Central Texas Treatment Center (CTTC) at 601 Alligator Road, Granger, 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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Jim Whitten Roof Improvements Consulting Agreement
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 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 Ronald Reagan Blvd.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 Seward Junction Loop project.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2.
f) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Landfill Properties
2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
b) Discuss County owned real estate on CR 258
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of land for County Parks.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of 89.476 acres by Georgetown Inner Loop.
e) Discuss proposed sale of 98 acre tract abutting Blue Springs Blvd.
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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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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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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:25 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 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 regarding real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Civil Action No.1:13- 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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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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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Covey and Judge Gattis encouraged everyone to go vote. |