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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
JUNE 23, 2009

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009, 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  
 
Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2  
 
Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3  
 
Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4  
 
Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk  
Absent:
Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1
Attendees:
Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve minutes from meetings on Monday the 15th and Tuesday the 16th.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  06.15.2009 Dir Of Infrustructure Minutes
  06.16.2009 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 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey To note in the minutes Utility Request:
Precinct #3 - McLean Construction - CR 332 - Road cut wastewater line for City of Jarrell.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
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 Baker addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,402,371.97 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 County budget.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Funding Report
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  The following citizens addressed the Court:
Emergency Operations Director John Sneed
Bill Weaver, Public Safety Technology Program Manager
             
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 - 18)
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's office:
To 0100-0475-001103 Part-time Salaries 30-40 hrs/wk $2,200.00  
From 0100-0475-001100 Full-time Salaries $2,200.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  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 Constable Pct. #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #3 (with change of account # 0100-0553-003395 to 0100-0553-003398):
From 0100-0553-004999 Miscellaneous $100.00  
From 0100-0553-003398 Video Tape $100.00  
From 0100-0553-004350 Printed Materials/Binding $500.00  
From 0100-0553-003901 Publications/Books/Periodicals $300.00  
From 0100-0553-005700 Vehicles>$5000 $1,000.00  
To 0100-0553-004212 Postage $20.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #3:
From 0100-0553-005700 Vehicles>$5000 $3,000.00  
To 0100-0553-003010 Computer Equipment <$5000 $3,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Constable 3 Justification
 
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP #1.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for JP #1 (with change in account description from JP #2 to JP #1):
From 0100-0409-004100 Professional Services $5,000.00  
To 0100-0451-004192 JP #1/Transportation/Autopsies $5,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  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 Veteran Services.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Veteran Services:
From 0100-0405-004541 Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance $100.00  
To 0100-0405-003900 Membership Dues $100.00  
From 0100-0405-004541 Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance $459.74  
To 0100-0405-004232 Training Conferences,Seminars $459.74  
From 0100-0405-004541 Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance $150.00  
To 0100-0405-004211 Telephone Service $150.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for URS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for URS:
FROM 0200-0210-005700 Vehicles>$5000 $400.00  
TO 0200-0210-003302 Used Tire Disposal $400.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  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 Commissioner Pct 3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Commissioner Pct 3:
From 0100-0213-003005 Office Furniture<$5000 $184.46  
To 0100-0213-003006 Office Equipment<$5000 $184.46
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
12. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Juvenile Services.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services:
From 0100-0576-003312 Justice Benefits $38,200.00  
To 0100-0576-003306 Food Service $13,000.00  
To 0100-0576-004106 Counseling Services $20,000.00  
To 0100-0576-004410 Bond Premiums $200.00  
To 0100-0576-004500 Maintenance Contracts $5,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  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 the Jail.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Jail:
From 0100-0570-001100 Full-time Salaries $1,000.00  
To 0100-0570-001114 Certifications $1,000.00

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
14. Acknowledge the selection of Commissioner Covey to the Local Area Network Advisory Committee (LANAC).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To acknowledge the selection of Commissioner Covey to become a member of the Local Area Network Advisory Committee (LANAC).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
15. Consider approving donations to Victim Assistance from Cartridges for Kids (cartridge fundraiser) in the amount of $13.50 and GRC Wireless, Inc (Shelter Alliance Cell Phone Fundraiser) in the amount of $395.50.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve donations to Victim Assistance from Cartridges for Kids (cartridge fundraiser) in the amount of $13.50 and GRC Wireless, Inc (Shelter Alliance Cell Phone Fundraiser) in the amount of $395.50.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
16. Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of May 2009 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of May 2009 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Court Refunds May 09
 
             
17. Consider approving the Waiver of Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the Waiver of Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Waiver of Penalty and Interest Jun 16 09
  Waiver of Penalty and Interest June 16 09
 
             
18. Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for Klepzig Subdivision, Pct. #4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for Klepzig Subdivision, Pct. #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Klepzig Preliminary Plat
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
20. Discuss and consider approving TBG Partners Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the development of roadside landscape specifications for county roads.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve TBG Partners Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the development of roadside landscape specifications for county roads.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Partners PSA
 
             
21. Discuss and take action regarding the Jester Williamson County Annex and the Public Safety Building in Round Rock and other matters related thereto.
  Building Projects Manager Gary Wilson addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning amending the Williamson County Sick Leave Pool Policy.
  Director of Human Resources John Willingham addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve amending the Williamson County Sick Leave Pool Policy.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Amended WILCO sick leave pool
 
             
23. Discuss and take action on county participation on 2010 census.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To appoint Leo Wood and Terri Countess as County representatives to coordinate participation between cities and the County for the 2010 Census.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action on Letter Agreement with TexHealth Central Texas, Inc. for participation in the Central Texas Regional Health Coverage Project.
  Assistant Director of Williamson County and Cities Health District Bride Roberts addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To table this item.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  TexHealth Agreement
 
             
25. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of July 22, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for US 183 at FM 3405 traffic signal construction, bid #09WC713.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of July 22, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for traffic signal construction at US 183 and FM 3405 , bid #09WC713.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action on matters concerning personnel.
  Former District Engineer for TxDOT Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To ratify an offer to Bob Daigh for the new position of Director of Infrastructure to begin work on September 1, 2009.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:17 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009.
             
27. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
28. 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.
             
29. 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.
             
30. Discuss personnel issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.074 matters concerning personnel.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:17 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009.
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken.
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
33. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning personnel matters.
  No action was taken.
             
35. Comments from Commissioners.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:17 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009.

 THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 30th day of June, 2009. 

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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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