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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S COURT JUNE 14TH, 2011 9:30 A.M.


		The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items:

	1.	Review and approval of minutes.

	2.	Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.

	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.

	4.	Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.

		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 and consider approving line item transfers for the District Attorney. Click to View

	6.	Consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team Click to View

	7.	Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Veteran Services. Click to View

	8.	To Discuss and take appropriate action on a Line Item Transfer for Road & Bridge Click to View

	9.	Consider approving Justice of the Peace #4, May, 2011, monthly report in compliance with code of criminal procedure 103.005(b). Click to View

	10.	Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, abandoned property seizures, or trade-in. Click to View

	11.	Consider approving property tax collections for the month of May 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View

	12.	Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of May 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View

	13.	Consider confirmation of David Ray Moore as Pct. 3 Deputy Constable. Click to View

	14.	Discuss and take action on a road closure request for the Capri Isle Lane Block Party planned for June 25, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Click to View

	15.	Consider appointing Paul J. Tisch to serve on the Emergency Service District No. 2 Board for the remainder of the unexpired term that was formerly held by David Gardner to expire on Dec. 31, 2011 and to serve another two year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2012 and ending Dec. 31, 2013. Click to View

	16.	Consider appointing Mr. Virgil Finley to serve on the Emergency Service District No. 2 Board for the remainder of the unexpired term that was formerly held by Bob Steinmann to expire on Dec. 31, 2011 and to serve another two year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2012 and ending Dec. 31, 2013. Click to View

		REGULAR AGENDA

	17.	Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.

	18.	Consider approving Change Order No. 19 in the amount of $35,863.48 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three. Click to View

	19.	Consider approving Change Order No. 20 in the amount of $61,255.50 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three. Click to View

	20.	Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a letter agreement with Somerset Hills, LTD for fence relocation reimbursement along proposed Ronald Reagan Blvd. Click to View

	21.	Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Land Lease with Jerry and Carolyn Hawes for 1 acre of land located on Tower Road. Click to View

	22.	Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Water Facilities Agreement with Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District. Click to View

	23.	Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Water and Wastewater Line Easement with Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Municipal Utility District Click to View

	24.	Consider approving software license agreement between Williamson County Mobile Outreach Team and Sigmund Software Click to View

	25.	Consider approving the Tax Collection Agreement between Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector and MUD #19 authorizing tax collections for properties within MUD #19 for tax year 2012. Click to View

	26.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an amendment to the Agreement dated March 8, 2011 between Williamson County and the law firm of Allensworth and Porter, L.L.P. to represent Williamson County in relation to all legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage and Jail; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personnel or professional services. Click to View

	27.	Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of July 8, 2011 at 3:00pm in the Purchasing Department to initially receive qualifications for PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY ROADWAY & OTHER FACILITY PROJECTS, RFQ# 11WCRFQ1005. Click to View

	28.	Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of July 8, 2011 at 3:00pm in the Purchasing Department to initially receive qualifications for PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY ROADWAY & OTHER FACILITY PROJECTS, RFQ# 11WCRFQ1006. Click to View

	29.	Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of July 8, 2011 at 3:00pm in the Purchasing Department to initially receive qualifications for PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY ROADWAY & OTHER FACILITY PROJECTS, RFQ# 11WCRFQ1007. Click to View

	30.	Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of July 8, 2011 at 3:00pm in the Purchasing Department to initially receive qualifications for PROFESSIONAL SURVEY SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY ROADWAY & OTHER FACILITY PROJECTS, RFQ# 11WCRFQ1008. Click to View

	31.	Discuss and consider current weather conditions in Williamson County and measures, such as a declaration of a local state of disaster, that may be taken to restrict the sale or use of fireworks in Williamson County should current drought conditions continue or worsen. Click to View

		EXECUTIVE SESSION "The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."

	32.	Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 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 of lease of property by the County: a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for RM 2338 Phase II. b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35. c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 183 Extension from 1,000 feet South of San Gabriel to 1,000 feet North of SH 29. d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project. e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd. f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV. g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project. h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from East of Hutto to CR 402. i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 5A from East of Taylor to Thrall. j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Haybarn Lane. k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway. l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension. m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Great Oaks extension. n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass. o) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pearson and Neenah. p) Discuss proposed Avery Station RID. q) Discuss proposed acquisition of drainage easements along CR 138. Click to View

	33.	Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate matters. 1. Proposed or potential purchase of lease of property by the County: a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for RM 2338 Phase II. b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35. c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 183 Extension from 1,000 feet South of San Gabriel to 1,000 feet North of SH 29. d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project. e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd. f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV. g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project. h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from East of Hutto to CR 402. i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 5A from East of Taylor to Thrall. j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Haybarn Lane. k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway. l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension. m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Great Oaks extension. n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass. o) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pearson and Neenah. p) Discuss proposed Avery Station RID. q) Discuss proposed acquisition of drainage easements along CR 138. Click to View

	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) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619; d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas; e) 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 f) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District. g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division h) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division i) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division; j) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division k) Employment related matters. l) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. Click to View

	35.	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) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619; d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas; e) 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 f) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District. g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division h) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division i) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division; j) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division k) Employment related matters. l) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. Click to View

	36.	Discuss possible execution of land leases for communication towers pursuant to VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property. Click to View

	37.	Comments from the Commissioners. Click to View

_________________________ Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2011 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.