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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:36 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit: |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1
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Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2
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Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3
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Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4
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Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
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Attendees:
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Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor Commissioner’s Court
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Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the minutes of the June 14, 2011 meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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06.14.2011 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
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No action was taken. |
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county. |
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regard to payment of invoices from San Gabriel Parkway (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached). |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,026,540.99 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.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Addendum
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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06.21.2011 Funding Report
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Quick Check Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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The following persons addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Director of GIS and 911 Addressing Richard Semple. |
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Consider and take appropriate action regarding Agreement between Williamson County and ESD # 3 Hutto for 2010/2011.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve an Emergency Services Agreement between Williamson County and Emergency Services District # 3 (Hutto) for 2010/2011.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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ESD 3 Agreement
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Consider and take appropriate action regarding an additional change fund for the Quarry Splash Pad in the Southwest Regional Park.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve an additional change fund for the Quarry Splash Pad in the Southwest Regional Park.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, trade-in, donation, or destruction.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, trade-in, donation, or destruction.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Asset Transfers
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Leander for 2010/2011.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve an Emergency Services Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Leander for 2010/2011.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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City of Leander Agreement
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Consider and take appropriate action regarding Agreement between Williamson County and ESD #6 Weir for 2010/2011.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve an Emergency Services Agreement between Williamson County and Emergency Services District # 6 (Weir) for 2010/2011.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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ESD 6 Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Agreement between Williamson County and Weir VFD for 2010/2011.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve an Emergency Services Agreement between Williamson County and Weir Volunteer Fire Department for 2010/2011.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Weir VFD Agreement
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Consider road closure for Fox Hallow Circle on July 4, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. for the Tonkawa Springs Neighborhood Parade.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve road closure for Fox Hollow Circle on July 4, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. for the Tonkawa Springs Neighborhood Parade.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider road closure for Racine Trail on July 4, 2010 from 7:00 P.M. until 12:00 A.M. for their neighborhood block party.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve road closure for Racine Trail on July 4, 2010 from 7:00 P.M. until 12:00 A.M. for their neighborhood block party.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Racine Trail
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Consider closing Liberty Walk from Valona Loop to O'Connor on Monday, July 4th, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. for the Brushy Creek Women's Association annual 4th of July parade and consider loaning cones and barricades.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve closing of Liberty Walk from Valona Loop to O'Connor on Monday, July 4th, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. for the Brushy Creek Women's Association annual 4th of July parade and to approve lending of cones and barricades.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Take appropriate action on approving two full time deputies and one reserve deputy for Precinct 2 to fill open positions.
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Constable Precinct 2 Richard Coffman addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve two full time deputies and one reserve deputy for Precinct 2 to fill open positions.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Fowler resume
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Hinson resume
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Holt Resume
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Hear presentation from and recognize Eagle Scout candidate Sam Ferrero for his Eagle Scout project work on informational kiosks for the Williamson County Southwest Regional Park.
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Gary Boyd, Director of Environmental Programs for the Parks Department and Eagle Scout candidate Sam Ferrero addressed the Court. No action was taken.
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken. |
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Consider authorizing 2006 Road Bond Budget transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to transfer $8,750,000.00 from Non Departmental (P156) distributed to the following projects: $2,000,000.00 SH 29 Left Turn Lane @ Liberty Hill (P246), $5,000,000.00 SH 29 ROW Acquisition (P217), and $1,750,000.00 San Gabriel Parkway Phase II (P168).
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained from voting on the item (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize 2006 Road Bond Budget transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to transfer $8,750,000.00 from Non Departmental (Parcel 156) distributed to the following projects: $2,000,000.00 SH 29 Left Turn Lane @ Liberty Hill (Parcel 246), $5,000,000.00 SH 29 ROW Acquisition (Parcel 217), and $1,750,000.00 San Gabriel Parkway Phase II (Parcel 168).
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Abstain)
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Consider approving Change Order No. 21 in the amount of $77,292.75 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 21 in the amount of $77,292.75 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 3.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Williams Drive change Order 21
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Consider approving Change Order No. 22 in the amount of $168,550.30 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 22 in the amount of $168,550.30 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Williams Drive Change Order 22
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Consider approving Change Order No. 23 in the amount of $40,694.60 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 23 in the amount of $40,694.60 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Williams Drive Change Order 23
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Consider approving Change Order No. 24 in the amount of $65,088.88 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 24 in the amount of $65,088.88 for Williams Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Williams Drive Change Order 24
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of July 12, 2011 at 2:00pm in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for WATER QUALITY PONDS FOR RM 2338, Bid # 11WC914.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of July 12, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Water Quality Ponds for RM 2338, Bid # 11WC914.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Water Ponds IFB
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Trona T. Blaha, f/k/a Trona T. Krueger, Daniel Dwayne Krueger a/k/a Daniel D. Krueger and Treila Krueger Aery f/k/a Treila Latrelle Krueger for ROW needed on Hwy 79 Section 3. (Parcel 39 Parts 1, 2 & 3)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Trona T. Blaha, formerly known as Trona T. Krueger, Daniel Dwayne Krueger, also known as Daniel D. Krueger and Treila Krueger Aery, formerly known as Treila Latrelle Krueger, for right-of-way needed on Highway 79, Section 3. (Parcel 39; Parts 1, 2 & 3)
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Krueger Real Estate Contract - US 79
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED FOR THE NORTHEAST ROUND ROCK ROAD DISTRICT #1 AND AVERY RANCH ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:13 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM NORTHEAST ROUND ROCK ROAD DISTRICT #1 AND AVERY RANCH ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:15 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011.
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10:00 A.M. Hold Public Hearing regarding the submission of a petition requesting the creation of the Williamson County Emergency Services District #11.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 10:15 A.M. ON JUNE 21, 2011 FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CREATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #11. |
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Attorney Charles Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:17 A.M. ON JUNE 21, 2011. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on establishment of Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 11, including but not limited to acceptance of petition, and calling for an election on November 8, 2011 regarding creation of said District and imposition of a maximum tax rate of ten cents per hundred dollar valuation.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To accept the petition and call for an election on November 8, 2011 to create Williamson County Emergency Services District # 11 and the imposition of a maximum tax rate of ten cents per hundred dollar valuation.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Order Granting Petition for Creation of ESD 11
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10:05 A.M. Hold Public Hearing regarding the submission of a petition requesting the creation of the Williamson County Emergency Services District #12.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 10:19 A.M. ON JUNE 21, 2011 FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CREATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #12. |
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No one addressed the Court. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:19 A.M. ON JUNE 21, 2011. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on establishment of Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 12, including but not limited to, acceptance of petition, and calling for an election on November 8, 2011 regarding creation of said District and imposition of a maximum tax rate of ten cents per hundred dollar valuation.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To accept the petition and call for an election on November 8, 2011 to create Williamson County Emergency Services District # 12 and the imposition of a maximum tax rate of ten cents per hundred dollar valuation.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Order Granting Petition for Creation of ESD 12
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Discuss and take appropriate action on extending the Burn Ban for Williamson County.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To extend the Burn Ban for Williamson County for 30 days.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning
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Discuss and take appropriate action on an Order Extending the Declaration of a Local State of Disaster for Williamson County, Texas and Restricting the Sale or Use of Fireworks.
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Commissioners' Court Legal Advisor Hal Hawes and Jarred Thomas, Manager of Emergency Management addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an Order Extending the Declaration of a Local State of Disaster for Williamson County, Texas and Restricting the Sale or Use of Fireworks until 7:00 a.m. on July 5, 2011.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Order to Extend Disaster Declaration
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Discuss and take possible action regarding Texas legislative issues and bills that relate to county business. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the FY 2011 CDBG Action Plan.
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Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the FY 2011 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan, as amended in order to allocate proposed funds from Granger to Thrall.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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FY11 Action Plan 1 of 2
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FY11 Action Plan 2 of 2
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Discuss and take appropriate action on "RESOLUTION ON THE STATUS OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN".
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Gary Boyd, Director of Environmental Programs for the Parks Department, and Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the "Resolution on the Status of the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan".
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Regional Habitat Conservation Plan Resolution
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Tobacco Account budget.
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Kathy Grimes, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve revision to the amount adopted by the Commissioners Court on June 7, 2011 due to a difference in the unrestricted fund balance.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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2011_2012 Account Summary
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2010_2011 Account Summary
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Indigent Defense Task Force grant.
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Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes and Magistrate Thomas Eastes addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an application to the Indigent Defense Task Force for funds to conduct an evaluation of indigent defense in the County, subject to reimbursement by the Task Force.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider and take appropriate action on Change Order # 1 in the amount of $33,646 for the Parks Administrative Office in the Southwest Regional Park.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve Change Order # 1 in the amount of $33,646 for the Parks Administrative Office in the Southwest Regional Park.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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CO #1
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Line Route
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Consider approving an amendment to the current agreement with Compass Group USA, Inc. (Canteen Vending Services Division), to continue providing vending products and services to Williamson County.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an amendment to the current agreement with Compass Group USA, Inc. (Canteen Vending Services Division), to continue providing vending products and services to Williamson County.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Canteen Vending Serices Agreement Amendment
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Consider approving an agreement with Voelter Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the re-roofing of the Williamson County Museum.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve an agreement with Voelter Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the re-roofing of the Williamson County Museum.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Voelter Associates PSA for Williamson Museum
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Consider approving an agreement with Moman Architects, Inc. to provide architectural services to expand the lobby of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and Director of Facilities Gary Wilson addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve an agreement with Moman Architects, Inc. to provide architectural services, not to exceed $19,700.00, to expand the lobby of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Moman Architects Agreement for JP 4 Lobby
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Discuss economic development issues and consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Fisher-Rosemont Systems, Inc.
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Jim Nyquist, President of Fisher - Rosemount Systems, addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Fisher-Rosemont Systems, Inc.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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MOU Fisher
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of July 26, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for annual contracts for FY 2012.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of July 26, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for annual contracts for FY 2012.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Mal Practice EMS 12WCAP102
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Electronic Home Monitoring 12WCAP113
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List Requests for Proposals FY2012
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Discuss and take action on trade-in of current communications trailer to Farber Specialty Vehicles Inc. for credit and purchasing a new mobile communications truck with credit and FY2010 UASI homeland security grant funds.
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Chief of Emergency Operations Patrick Cobb addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve trade-in of the current communications trailer to Farber Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for credit and purchase of a new mobile communications truck with that credit and FY2010 UASI (Austin Urban Area Security Initiative) homeland security grant funds.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Supporting Documentation
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for June 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for June, 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for June 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for June 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:26 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011.
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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.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
and/or other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts
a) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
b) Civil Action No. 1:11-CV-278-SS, Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas, Daniel Robertson and Michael Baxter; In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) 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.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1: 19 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
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No action was taken. |
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48. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
and/or other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts
a) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
b) Civil Action No. 1:11-CV-278-SS, Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas, Daniel Robertson and Michael Baxter; In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas
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No action was taken. |
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49. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) 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.
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No action was taken. |