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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
MAY 3, 2016



STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:40 A.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016, 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 26, 2016 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:
  04.26.2016 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 Lead Nathan Zinsmeyer 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 $3,205,809.14 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and electronic benefit payments 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:
  Addendum
  Electronic Benefit Payments
  Funding Report
  Quick Check Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Frank Alvarez representing Round Rock Sertoma and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.

             
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 – 16 )

             
5. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0560-003011 Computer Software <$5,000 $15,710.00
To 0100-0560-003008 Law Enforcement Equip <$5,000 $8,640.00
To 0100-0560-005700 Vehicles >$5,000 $5,670.00
To 0100-0560-003001 Small Equipment and Tools $1,400.00
 
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. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line transfer item for Road and Bridge Department.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line transfer item for Road and Bridge Department; with a correction of the "From" account number from 0200-0210-00777 to 0200-0210-000777 and the "To" account number from 0200-0210-04150 to 0200-0210-004150:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-000777 Transfer to Capital Projects $50,000.00
To 0200-0210-004150 Surveying $50,000.00
 
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
             
7. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the 395th District Court.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the 395th District Court; with a correction of the "From" account number and description from 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies to 0100-0435-004133 Juvenile Cases - Court Appointed Attorneys:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0435-004133 Juvenile Cases-Court Appointed Attys $6,000.00
To 0100-0439-003005 395th DC/Office Furniture $6,000.00
 
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
             
8. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Parks.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Parks:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0510-003301 Fuels $4,000.00
From 0100-0510-003554 Chemicals $2,000.00
From 0100-0510-004111 Special Events $2,000.00
From 0100-0510-004210 Internet/email SVS $1,000.00
From 0100-0510-004211 Telephone Services $300.00
From 0100-0510-004212 Postage $100.00
From 0100-0510-004231 Travel $1,000.00
From 0100-0510-004430 Utilities $12,000.00
From 0100-0510-004500 Maintenance Contracts $2,500.00
From 0100-0510-004620 Furniture/equipment rental $35,000.00
From 0100-0510-004621 Copier rental and supplies $504.00
To 0100-0510-003001 Small equipment and tools $12,404.00
To 0100-0510-003005 Office Furniture< $5000 $48,000.00
 
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
             
9. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on confirming the appointment of Gary (Todd) Terbush as a Pct. 3 Deputy Constable.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To confirm the appointment of Gary (Todd) Terbush as a Precinct #3 Deputy Constable.
 
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:
  CCTerbush
 
             
10. Acknowledge appointments to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Board of Directors for the terms ending April 2018 and the election of officers for the term ending April 2017.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To acknowledge appointments to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Board of Directors for the terms ending April 2018 and the election of officers for the term ending April 2017.
 
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
             
11. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving contract between Safeware, Inc., and Williamson County for the rental of Stalker Radar Equipment for the Sheriff's Office per US Communities contract #USC 4400001839 effective June 1, 2016.
  General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To acknowledge and approve contract with Safeware, Inc. for the rental of Stalker Radar Equipment for the Sheriff's Office per United States (US) Communities contract #USC 4400001839 effective June 1, 2016.
 
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:
  Rental Agreement with Safeware for Stalker Radar Equipmenet
 
             
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Investment Report for the Quarter ending March 31, 2016 which was approved by the Investment Committee on April 25, 2016.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Investment Report for the Quarter ending March 31, 2016; which was approved by the Investment Committee on April 25, 2016.
 
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:
  Investment Report
 
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (1) Wooden Entertainment Center, (1) VHS/DVD player, (1) Dell Laptop, (5) Filing cabinets, (2) boxes of legal files, (1) Desk, (1) Printer, (3) Book cases, (1) Desk Shelving  (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code § 263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (1) Wooden Entertainment Center, (1) VHS/DVD player, (1) Dell Laptop, (5) Filing cabinets, (2) boxes of legal files, (2) Desk, (1) Printer, (3) Book cases, and (1) Desk Shelving (complete list attached); pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
 
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 Transfer
 
             
14. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicles through auction, including (1) 2004 White Chevrolet C7500 and (1) 1999 White International 4700 (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code § 263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county vehicles through auction, including (1) 2004 White Chevrolet C7500 and (1) 1999 white International 4700 (complete list attached); pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §  263.152.
 
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 Transfer
 
             
15. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Business Park at Bushy Creek Section 1 subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve final plat for the Business Park at Bushy Creek Section 1 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:
  Business Park at Brushy Creek Section 1 - Final Plat
 
             
16. Discuss, and take appropriate action on license agreement between Williamson County and Vista Oaks MUD - Pct 3. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve license agreement with Vista Oaks Municipal Utility District (MUD) - 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:
  License Agreement with Vista Oaks MUD Precinct #3
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
17. Consider approving current positions for 395th District Court.
 

This item was pulled from the Agenda.

  Attachments:
  Application to Employ
 
             
18. Consider and approve Williamson County Jury Appreciation Week resolution.
  District Clerk Lisa David addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve Resolution designating "Juror Appreciation Week" in Williamson County the week of May 2 - 6, 2016.
 
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:
  Resolution
 
             
19. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the resolution for Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in Williamson County.
  Chair of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee of the Williamson County Mental Health Taskforce Matt Smith and Williamson County Children's Mental Health Awareness Art Contest Student Winner from Leander Independent School District Tarry addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Resolution for "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in Williamson County" on May 3, 2016.
 
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:
  Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Presentation
  Resolution for Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
 
             
20. Discuss, consider 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.
             
21. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the contract amendment title correction for Aguirre & Fields Seward Junction SE Road Bond Project which was approved by Court on April 12, 2016.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Contract Amendment No. 2 title correction for Aguirre & Fields Seward Junction SE Road Bond Project; which was approved by Commissioners' Court on April 12, 2016.
 
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:
  AguirreFields_ContractAmendment2_SewardJunctionSE
 
             
22. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of -$33,868.06 for IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road Driveway, a Pass-Through Financing Project in Commissioner Pct. 3.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of -$33,868.06 for Interstate Highway (IH) 35 Northbound Frontage Road Driveway, a Pass-Through Financing Project in 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:
  CO #1 for IH 35 NBFR Driveway
 
             
23. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an easement and right of way between Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC and Williamson County for electric service to the Williamson County Exposition Center.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve easement and right of way with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC for electric service to the Williamson County Exposition 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:
  Easement and Right of Way with Oncor Electric Delivery Company for Expo Center
 
             
24. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Facilities Extension Agreement between Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC and Williamson County for electric service to the Williamson County Exposition Center.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Facilities Extension Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC for electric service to the Williamson County Exposition 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:
  Facilities Extension Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company for Expo Center
 
             
25. Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding acceptance of gift of table and chairs for the Williamson County Expo Center with condition of naming rights for conference room pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 81.032.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve acceptance of gift of table and chairs for the Williamson County Expo Center with condition of naming rights for conference room pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 81.032.
 
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:
  Letter Confirming Gift with Condition to Expo Center
 
             
26. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on changes to the current budget process.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig and General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
27. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the revisions to the Employee Policy Manual.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
             
28. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for IFB # 1604-071 Medical Supplies for Williamson County Jail.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #1604-071 Medical Supplies for Williamson County Jail.
 
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:
  bid packet
 
             
29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for RM 2243 at Escalera Parkway and SH 29 at Cedar Hollow, Bid # 1604-067.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Ranch-to-Market (RM) 2243 at Escalera Parkway and State Highway (SH) 29 at Cedar Hollow, Bid #1604-067.
 
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:
  Public Notice
 
             
30. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on increasing requisition and purchase order approval limit for Fleet buyers for object code 3525 to $5,000.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve increasing requisition and purchase order approval limit from $2,000.00 to $5,000.00 for Fleet buyers for line item code 3525 - Tires.
 
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:
  Dept request
 
             
31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of a county Evaluation Committee Policy per Local Government Code §262.011 (o).
  Purchasing Agent Max Bricka and General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.

There was no second and the motion was withdrawn. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Revised Evaluation Commitee Policy 4_14_16
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:10 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016.
             
32. 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.
b) Discuss Pearson Road District.
c) Discuss North Woods Road District.
d) Discuss Kaufman Loop.
e) Discuss Project Deliver
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
33. 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.)
A. Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
1. Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: SW Bypass
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 119
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Park.
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections)
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H.
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
m) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Williamson County Expo Center.
n) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240.
o) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.
p) Discuss the acquisition of real property from Taylor ISD and WILCO Park Foundation for the East Wilco Park Access Road.
q) Discuss the acquisition of real property from the Andice Cemetery.
r) Discuss the acquisition of easements on the Forest North project.

B. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
1). Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the County
a) Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
b) Discuss the proposed sale of portion of county property on Inner Loop opposite Maintenance Building.
c) Discuss possible sale of 183 A excess right of way
d) Discuss proposed sale of real estate of Blue Springs Blvd
e) Discuss abandonment of CR359.
f) Discuss proposed sale of an easement to Enterprise Crude Pipeline LLC.

C. Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman.

  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
34. 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) 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
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) 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.
f) 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
g) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al., In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
h) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
i) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
j) Carolyn Barnes, et al. v. Texas Attorney General, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
k) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
l) Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011-2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal
m) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
o) Employment law and regulations relating to court reporters.
p) Jessica Smith claim
q) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families
r) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
s) Legislative changes to firearms laws and possession of firearms on county property
t) RQ-0061-KP – Request for Opinion Relating to Duty of County to Maintain Sidewalks and legal obligations relating to Sidewalks
u) Law relating requests for the closure, abandonment or vacation of Robles Roja and Oak Branch Roads in the Shady Oaks Subdivision.
v) Civil Action No. A-14-CV-986-DAE, Walter Chad Troutman v. Williamson County and its Sheriff’s Department, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
w) LCRA’s proposed Leander to Round Rock 138k-V Transmission Line Project including but not limited to filing as an intervenor.
x) Notice of claim and demand of Morgan Lee Roach.
y) Fiscal agent services for the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO).
z) Courthouse victims displays

  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
35.
Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:17 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016.
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
38. 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) 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
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) 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.
f) 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
g) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
h) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
i) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
j) Carolyn Barnes, et al. v. Texas Attorney General, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
k) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
l) Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding possible appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011-2013; and approval of payment of disputed employment taxes pending appeal
m) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
o) Employment law and regulations relating to court reporters.
p) Jessica Smith claim
q) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families
r) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
s) Action regarding legislative changes to firearms laws, to include but not be limited to the adoption and implementation of regulations and policies relating to the possession of firearms on and within Williamson County property and facilities.
t) RQ-0061-KP – Request for Opinion Relating to Duty of County to Maintain Sidewalks and legal obligations relating to Sidewalks
u) Civil Action No. A-14-CV-986-DAE, Walter Chad Troutman v. Williamson County and its Sheriff’s Department, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
v) LCRA’s proposed Leander to Round Rock 138k-V Transmission Line Project including but not limited to filing as an intervenor.
w) Notice of claim and demand of Morgan Lee Roach.
x) Fiscal agent services for the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO).
y) Courthouse victims displays

  No action was taken on this item.
             
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
40. Comments from Commissioners.
  Commissioner Birkman addressed the Court.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:17 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 10th day of May 2016.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy




    

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