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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JUNE 17, 2008

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge  
 
Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1  
 
Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2  
 
Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3  
 
Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4  
Absent:
Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
Attendees:
Marilyn Cavender, Executive Assistant County Clerk
Jana Duty, County Attorney
Hal Hawes, Assistant County Attorney
Stephen Ackley, Assistant County Attorney
Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the minutes of the last 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:
  06.10.2008 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To note in the minutes Utility Requests:
Precinct 2:  Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. -  Ronald Reagan Blvd. - ROW for 7 wire line
Precinct 3:  Central Telephone Company of Texas (Embarq) - CR 232 - Road Bore
Precinct 4:  Patrick Kallus Construction - Gattis School Road - Road bore for 3" sewer line.
 
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:
  Utillity Request Summary
  Pedernales Electric Cooperative
  Central Telephone Company
  Patrick Kallus Construction
 
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, and Wire Transfers submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the County.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna McKitrick addressed the Court.

Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to invoices for Gabriels Funeral Chapel. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,372,136.04 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the 2006-07 and 2007-08 County budgets.
 
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:
  Funding Report
  Wire Transfers
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit_Birkman
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Tracy Hayes and Greg Windham of Georgetown addressed the Court.
             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes 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 - 22)

             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
From 0100-0560-005700 Vehicles>$5,000 $5,000.00
To 0100-0560-004968 Care of Animals $5,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for JP3:
From 0100-0453-003005 Office Furniture $400.00
From 0100-0453-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $500.00
To 0100-0453-003006 Office Equipment $900.00
 
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. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non-Departmental.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non-Departmental:
From 0100-0409-005000 Capital Outlay>$5,000 $54,000.00
To 0100-0509-004510 Facility Maintenance & Repairs $54,000.00
 
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 and consider approving a line item transfer for EMS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for EMS:
From 0100-0540-004543 Repairs to Equipment $4,600.00
To 0100-0540-004209 Cellular Phone/Pager $4,165.00
To 0100-0540-004210 Internet/Email Service $435.00
 
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 and consider approving a line item transfer for EMS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for EMS:
From 0100-0540-004211 Telephone Service $5,800.00
To 0100-0540-004209 Cellular Phone/Pager $5,800.00
 
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
             
10. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for URS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for URS:
From 0200-0210-005700 Vehicles>$5,000 $ 6,045.00
From 0200-0210-005003 Eguipment > $5,000 $ 896.31
To 0200-0210-005740 Computer Equipment > $5,000 $ 6,941.31
 
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 and consider approving a line item transfer for Recycling Center.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Recycling Center:
From 0100-0660-004999 Miscellaneous $3,000.00
To 0100-0660-004430 Utilities $1,500.00
To 0100-0660-004990 Solid Waste Management/Recycling $1,000.00
To 0100-0660-003110 Other Supplies $500.00
 
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
             
12. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP1.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for JP1:
From 0100-0409-004998 Contingencies $29,400.00
To 0100-0451-004190 Autopsies,Med Inquests $26,000.00
To 0100-0451-004192 Transportation/Autopsies $3,400.00
 
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
             
13. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Facilities Maintenance.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities Maintenance:
From 0100-0509-005700 Vehicles>$5,000 $6,846.00
From 0100-0509-004962 Janitorial Contract Services $12,154.00
To 0100-0509-003301 Gasoline, Oil $15,000.00
To 0100-0509-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance $4,000.00
 
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
             
14. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non-Departmental.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non-Departmental:
From 0100-0409-004100 Professional Services $137,941.00
To 0100-0509-004510 Facility Maintenance & Repairs $137,941.00
 
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
             
15. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP2.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for JP2:
From 0100-0409-004998 Contingencies $60,000.00
To 0100-0452-004190 Autopsies, Med Inquests $60,000.00
 
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
             
16. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding agreement between Leander VFD and Williamson County.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an agreement between Leander VFD and Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Leander VFD Agreement
  Leander VFD Accounting
 
             
17. Consider authorizing request to hold a duathlon on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Berry Springs Park and surrounding roadways.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize a request to hold a duathlon on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Berry Springs Park and surrounding roadways.
 
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:
  Howdy Du Duathlon
 
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action on a request for temporary street closure on July 4th from 7:00 P.M. to midnight for a Block Party.  The street is Racine starting just southwest of the drive way into Merrill Gardens, following along Racine Trail, passing houses numbered 8162, 8168, and ending at 8172, just before Monona Park.   Approval has been received from Lt. Gleason and John Sneed.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a request for temporary street closure on July 4th from 7:00 P.M. to midnight for a Block Party.
 
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:
  Racine Map
 
             
19. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of office furniture from multiple departments through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation.  (Complete list filed with official minutes)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the transfer of office furniture from multiple departments through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation.
 
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:
  consent-auction
  consent- transfer
 
             
20. Discuss and consider final plat approval of Post Oak Amended, Lots 10 & 11, Pct. 2.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve final plat for Post Oak Amended, Lots 10 & 11, Pct. 2.
 
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
             
21. Discuss and consider final plat approval for Gabriel's Ridge, Phase One, Pct. 2.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve final plat  for Gabriel's Ridge, Phase One, Pct. 2.
 
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
             
22. Discuss and consider relocation of stop signs from Liberty Walk to Northfield, Pct. 1.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve relocation of stop signs from Liberty Walk to Northfield, Pct. 1.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Liberty Walk
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
23. Hear presentation on the Summit at Rivery Park.
  This item was removed from the Agenda.
             
24. Consider approving an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Weir for road work on County Road 194.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Weir for road work on County Road 194.
 
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:
  CR 194 Interlocal Agreement
 
             
25. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB and Public Information Officer Connie Watson addressed the Court.
             
26. Discuss and consider approving Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. Supplemental #6 to their Utility Coordination Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for Supplemental #1 to Work Authorization #15 for RM 2338 project.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. Supplemental #6 to their Utility Coordination Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for Supplemental #1 to Work Authorization #15 for RM 2338 project.
 
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:
  Cobb Fendley Supplemental 6 to Utility PSA
  Cobb Fendley RM 2338 Supplemental 1 to WA 15
 
             
27. Discuss and consider approving Raba-Kistner Infrastructure, Inc. Supplemental #1 to their Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services Professional Service Agreement (PSA) adding 2006 Road Bond Program projects to the scope.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Raba-Kistner Infrastructure, Inc. Supplemental #1 to their Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services Professional Service Agreement (PSA) adding 2006 Road Bond Program projects to the scope.
 
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:
  Raba Kistner Supplemental 1
  Raba Kistner WA 2 for CR 104
 
             
28. Consider authorizing project budget transfer of 2006 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: P177 Safety & Mobility move $550,000.00 to P185 Travel Demand Model Update for Williamson County.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize project budget transfer of 2006 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: P177 Safety & Mobility move $550,000.00 to P185 Travel Demand Model Update for Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
29. Discuss and consider approving a modification to incorporate the Federal Service Contract Act into the Intergovernmental Service Agreement between Williamson County and Immigration Customs and Enforcement. 
  General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a modification to incorporate the Federal Service Contract Act into the Intergovernmental Service Agreement between Williamson County and Immigration Customs and Enforcement.
 
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:
  Modification to ICE Agreement
 
             
30. Consider approving payment to Texas Custom Signs for signs on Lake Creek Trail.
  Gary Boyd of the Parks Department addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve payment to Texas Custom Signs for signs on Lake Creek Trail.
 
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:
  Bill T&C
 
             
31. Consider approving hike and bike trail easement with Waterstone Development for the Brushy Creek Regional Trail.
  Gary Boyd of the Parks Department addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve hike and bike trail easement with Waterstone Development for the Brushy Creek Regional Trail.
 
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:
  Hike and Bike Trail Easement
  Waterstone easement Map
 
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action on hiring Kerry Russell to assist Williamson County on landfill contract.
             
33. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding DWI/DRUG Court budget for 2008.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve DWI/DRUG Court budget for 2008.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  DWI Drug Court Budget
 
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding aerial fireworks ban.
  This item was moved to Executive Session.

After Executive Session Emergency Operations Director John Sneed and General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To rescind the aerial fireworks ban.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
             
35. Discuss and consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding and budget for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.
  Scott Matthew of Juvenile Services addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a Memorandum of Understanding and budget for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  MOU and Budget for JJAEP
 
             
36. Discuss and consider approving GED testing agreement for Juvenile Services.
  Scott Matthew of Juvenile Services addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve GED testing agreement for Juvenile Services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  GED Testing Agreement
 
             
37. Consider adopting salaries and other compensation (per diem) for elected officials and authorize publication of notice.
  Director of Human Resources John Willingham addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the adopting of salaries and other compensation (per diem) for elected officials and authorize publication of notice.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Elected Officials Salaries
 
             
38. Consider authorizing written notice to each elected official of his/her salary and other compensation to be included in the 2008-2009 budget.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize written notice to each elected official of his/her salary and other compensation to be included in the 2008-2009 budget.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
             
39. Discuss and consider approving the transfer of one slot from department 404 (County Clerk Judicial) to department 403 (County Clerk).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the transfer of one slot from department 404 (County Clerk Judicial) to department 403 (County Clerk):
From 0100-0404-001100 Full-time Salaries $8,196.52
From 0100-0404-002010 FICA $627.03
From 0100-0404-002020 Retirement $898.34
From 0100-0404-002030 Insurance $1,846.00
To 0100-0403-001100 Full-time Salaries $8,196.52
To 0100-0403-002010 FICA $627.03
To 0100-0403-002020 Retirement $898.34
To 0100-0403-002030 Insurance $1,846.00
 
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
             
40. Discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment of George G. Garver, Mayor of the City of Georgetown, as the small city representative on the CAMPO Transportation Policy Board.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the appointment of George G. Garver, Mayor of the City of Georgetown, as the small city representative on the CAMPO Transportation Policy Board.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Mayor Garver Resume
 
             
41. Consider awarding proposals received for food and drink concessions for Williamson County Regional Park to the best proposal meeting specifications- Chenoweth Alliance Catering.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To award to the best proposal meeting specifications for food and drink concessions for Williamson County Regional Park to Chenoweth Alliance Catering.
 
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:
  Evaluations
  Rec Letter
 
             
42. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of July 9, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive Requests for Qualifications for Landscape Architectural Services, Williamson County Twin Springs Preserve and Beck Preserve. 
 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of July 9, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive Requests for Qualifications for Landscape Architectural Services, Williamson County Twin Springs Preserve and Beck Preserve.
 
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
             
43. Consider re-awarding existing annual contract for Fluids and Grease to Arnold Oil Company of Austin.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space addessed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To re-award existing annual contract for Fluids and Grease to Arnold Oil Company of Austin.
 
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:
  Renewal Letter
  Current Pricing
 
             
44. Consider approving price increase requests from D.I.J. Construction for road striping, Heart of Texas Hotmix for asphalt mixes, Texas Crushed Stone for road base and SemMaterial for asphalt emulsion.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space and URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve price increase requests from D.I.J. Construction for road striping, Heart of Texas Hotmix for asphalt mixes, Texas Crushed Stone for road base and SemMaterial for asphalt emulsion.
 
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:
  DIJ Documents
  Heart of Texas Documents
  SemMaterials Documents
  Summary
  Texas Crushed Stone Documents
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:27 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008.
             
45. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
46. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
47. Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
48. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
49. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relating to a proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) between Williamson County, the Summit at Rivery Park and the City of Georgetown (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations).

  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:56 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008.

             
50. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken.
             
51. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
52. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  No action was taken.
             
53. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
54. Comments from Commissioners.
  Judge Gattis commented that Commissioners' Court would not meet on July 1, 2008.

Commissioner Covey commented that there was a well attended Public Hearing last night on the Regional Habitat Plan lead by Commissioner Birkman. She stated that progress is being made in anticipation of the permit being issued in October.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT12:02 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 24th day of June, 2008.


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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy

    

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