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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JUNE 18, 2013


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:42 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
Absent:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
Marilyn Cavender, Executive Assistant County Clerk
 
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the June 11, 2013 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  06.11.2013 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,570,063.59 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, and 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
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt addressed the Court.

             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 5 – 27 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for CCL #1.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Court at Law #1:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0426-004999 CCL#1/Misc $300.00
To 0100-0426-004232 CCL#1/Training $300.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Facilities.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $30,000.00
To 0100-0509-004510 Facilities/Facility Maint $30,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
7. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP2 to moves funds to the Training, Conference, and Seminars line item.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #2:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0452-003100 Office Supplies $800.00
To 0100-0452-004232 Training, Conf., Seminars $800.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct #1.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #1:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0551-003311 Uniforms $1,500.00
To 0100-0551-004210 Internet $1,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct #3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #3:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $2,271.25
To 0100-0553-004541 Const Pct 3/Vehicle Repairs-Ma $2,271.25
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Technology Services.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Technology Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0503-005740 Computer Equipment > $5,000 $  2,117.92
From 0100-0503-005741 Computer Software > $5,000 $10,000.00
From 0100-0503-005752 Communication Equip > $5,000 $  9,150.50
To 0100-0503-003011 Computer Software < $5,000 $12,117.92
To 0100-0503-003012 Communication Equip < $5,000 $  9,150.50
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
11. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0454-001100 Salaries $1,064.16
To 0100-0454-001107 Temp Labor $1,064.16
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
12. Consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Mobile Outreach Team:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From: 0100-0341-004505 Software Maintenance $480.00
To: 0100-0341-004543 Repairs to Equipment $480.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
13. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3; with a correction to the "From" account number 0100-0453-004210 amount from $2,000.00 to $1,560.90 and add "From" account number 0100-0453-004212 in the amount of $439.10:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0453-004210 Internet/Email Svs $1,560.90
From 0100-0453-004212 Postage $   439.10
From 0100-0453-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $1,000.00
To 0100-0453-004232 Training, Conf., Seminars $3,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
14. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-005700 Vehicles $500.00
To 0200-0210-005711 Heavy Equipment $500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
15. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for MOT.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Mobile Outreach Team (MOT):
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $2,551.70
To 0100-0341-004541 MOT/Vehicle Maint $2,551.70
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
16. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for EMS.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0540-001101 P/T Salaries 20-30 hrs/wk $12,842.25
From 0100-0540-001103 P/T Salaries 30-40 hrs/wk $18,878.96
To 0100-0540-001100 F/T Salaries $31,721.21
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
17. Discuss and consider approving a request to increase the Jury Fund from $500 to $1500 for J. P. #3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a Jury Fund increase for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 from $500.00 to $1,500.00.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
18. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Form
 
             
19. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of May 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of May 2013 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
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  050113-053113 GWI-RFM Graph
  050113-053113 GWI-RFM
 
             
20. Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of May 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of May 2013 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
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Court Refunds May 13
 
             
21. Update of the authorized signatories to the existing LOGIC resolution.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To update the authorized signatories to the existing LOGIC resolution.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Logic Resolution
 
             
22. Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court that Celia Villarreal completed 5 hours of Public Funds Investment Act training and 13 hours of continuing education provided by the Texas Association of Counties.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To acknowledge that Celia Villarreal completed 5 hours of Public Funds Investment Act training and 13 hours of continuing education provided by the Texas Association of Counties.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Celia Villarreal Continuing Ed May 2013
  Celia Villarreal PFIA May 2013
 
             
23. Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court that Rose Pena completed 5 hours of Public Funds Investment Act training and 13 hours of continuing education provided by the Texas Association of Counties.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To acknowledge that Rose Pena completed 5 hours of Public Funds Investment Act training and 13 hours of continuing education provided by the Texas Association of Counties.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Rose Pena Continuing Ed May 2013
  Rose Pena PFIA May 2013
 
             
24. Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court that Rose Havelka completed 5 hours of Public Funds Investment Act training and 13 hours of continuing education provided by the Texas Association of Counties.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To acknowledge that Rose Havelka completed 5 hours of Public Funds Investment Act training and 13 hours of continuing education provided by the Texas Association of Counties.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Rose Havelka Continuing Ed May 2013
  Rose Havelka PFIA May 2013
 
             
25. Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court that Kathy Kohutek completed 5 hours of Public Funds Investment Act training and 20 hours of continuing education provided by the Texas Association of Counties.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To acknowledge that Kathy Kohutek completed 5 hours of Public Funds Investment Act training and 20 hours of continuing education provided by the Texas Association of Counties.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Kathy Kohutek Continuing Education May 2013
  Kathy Kohutek PFIA May 2013
 
             
26. Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Williamson County Commissioners Court that Vivian L Wood CCT CIO completed 4 hours of Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) training and 18 hours of continuing education per Texas Local Government Code 83.003 and Certified Investment Officer Continuing Education required by the CTAT.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To acknowledge that Vivian L Wood, Certified County Treasurer (CCT), County Investment Officer (CIO) completed 4 hours of Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) training and 18 hours of continuing education per Texas Local Government Code 83.003 and Certified Investment Officer Continuing Education required by the County Treasurers' Association of Texas (CTAT).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Vivian L Wood CCT CIO Continuing ED May 2013
  Vivian L Wood CCT CIO PFIA May 2013
 
             
27. Discuss and consider approval of amended plat for Lot 1 Block A Teravista Section 25 - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve amended plat for Lot 1 Block A Teravista Section 25 - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Amended Plat - Lot 1 Block A Teravista Sec 25
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action on holding court on July 2nd and July 9th, 2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To cancel Commissioners' Court on Tuesday, July 2, 2013; and move deadline for submission of July 9, 2013 Commissioners' Court agenda items to noon on Monday, July 1, 2013.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
29. Discuss and consider approving a salary grievance committee, including alternates.
  Budget Analyst Rebecca Clemons addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a Salary Grievance Committee consisting of Mike Linebrink, Chris Corsbie, Nancy Davis, Sid Allen, Lenora Doerfler, Janis Marek, Flora Williams, Conchita Gusman, and William Dan Woolsey; and Dwayne Havis, Nacole Thompson, John (Buddy) Vanecek, Kenneth Jirasek, Denise Askea, Vickie Watts, Derrick Willis, Virginia E. Bunte, and Jacob Merkord as alternates.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Salary Grievance Committee
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding establishing Holiday schedule for 2013/2014.
 

No action was taken on this item.

  Attachments:
  Holiday Schedule 2012 2013
  Draft Holiday Schedule 2013 2014
 
             
31. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Standard Utility Agreement with Atmos for utility relocation on IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road (NBFR) Project and reimbursement of the relocations.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Standard Utility Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for utility relocation on Interstate Highway (IH) 35 Northbound Frontage Road (NBFR) Project and reimbursement of the relocations.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Atmos Standard Utility Agreement for IH 35 NBFR
 
             
33. Consider approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,131.00 for Asbestos Abatement at the Ischy Property on Ronald Reagan North Blvd. North Phase IV, a Road Bond project in Precinct Three.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,131.00 for Asbestos Abatement at the Ischy Property on Ronald Reagan North Boulevard North Phase IV, a Road Bond project in Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Change Order 1 for Asbestos Abatement for Ronald Reagan North Phase 4
 
             
34. Discuss and consider approving Bowman Consulting Group, LTD Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the Seward Junction project schematic design. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Bowman Consulting Group, LTD Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the Seward Junction project schematic design.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Bowman Consulting PSA for Seward Junction
 
             
35. Discuss and consider approving a variance request to Section 3.3.13 of the WCSD for the amended plat for the Beck 11 subdivision - Pct 1.
  County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve variance request to Section 3.3.13 of the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations (WCSR) for the amended plat for the Beck 11 subdivision - Precinct #1.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Deed Restrictions - Beck 11
 
             
36. Discuss and consider approval of replat of Beck 11 subdivision - Pct 1.
  County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve replat of Beck 11 subdivision - Precinct #1.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Final Plat Sheet 1 - Beck 11
  Final Plat Sheet 2 - Beck 11
  Final Plat Sheet 3 - Beck 11
 
             
37. Consider re-setting date, time and place for public hearings and authorizing the publication of notices of said hearings for the following items:
• adoption of revised subdivision regulations pursuant to Section 232.003 et. seq. of the Texas Local Government Code.
• adoption of revised regulations regarding manufactured home rental communities pursuant to Section 232.007 of the Texas Local Government Code.
• adoption of a Major Thoroughfare Plan, lot frontage widths, and set-backs pursuant to Sections 232.102-232.104 of the Texas Local Government Code.
  County Engineer Joe England and Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To re-set date to Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the Historic Courthouse for public hearings and authorize the publication of notices of said hearings for the following items:
• adoption of revised subdivision regulations pursuant to Section 232.003 et. seq. of the Texas Local Government Code.
• adoption of revised regulations regarding manufactured home rental communities pursuant to Section 232.007 of the Texas Local Government Code.
• adoption of a Major Thoroughfare Plan, lot frontage widths, and set-backs pursuant to Sections 232.102-232.104 of the Texas Local Government Code.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
38. Authorize County Judge to execute a letter supporting ADAO LLC’s Foreign Trade Zone application.
  Attorney Charles Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a letter supporting ADAO Global LLC's Foreign Trade Zone application.
 
Commissioner Morrison
withdrew his motion and Commissioner Covey withdrew her second. No further action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  ADAO Foreign Trade Zone Letter
 
             
39. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an education affiliation agreement with WCEMS for Umpqua Community College.
  Director of Emergency Medical Services Kenny Schnell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an Education Affiliation Agreement between Umpqua Community College (UCC) and Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (WCEMS).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  WCEMS/Umpqua College Agreement
 
             
40. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding revisions to Williamson County Compensation Policy.
 

No action was taken on this item.

             
41. Consider awarding bids received for Fog Seal – Brushy Creek and Fern Bluff MUD, Bid #13IFB00113 to the lowest and best bidder – Clark Construction of Texas, Inc. and approving the Construction Agreement for execution.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To award bids received for Fog Seal – Brushy Creek and Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District (MUD), Bid #3IFB00113 to the lowest and best bidder – Clark Construction of Texas, Inc. and authorize the County Judge to execute the Construction Agreement.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Clark Construction Seal Coat Services Agreement
  Recommendation
  Bid Tab
 
             
42. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-367403 Park Donations $168.61
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
43. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0510-003670 Use of Donations $168.61
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
44. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Sheriff's Office Donations.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Sheriff's Office Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-367400 Donations $590.67
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
45. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Use of Victim's Assistance Donations.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Use of Victim's Assistance Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0560-003671 V. A. Donations $590.67
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
46. Discuss and take appropriate action on Medicaid 1115 Waiver, including but not limited to Uncompensated Care (UC) and Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) projects and related agreements.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
47. Discuss and take appropriate action on 83 Legislature and related bills of interest.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:36 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:40 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:40 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013.
             
48. Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
1. Proposed or potential purchase or lease of property by the County:
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35.
b) 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.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 projects.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 258.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for the Pond Springs Rd. project.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
k) Discuss proposed Gattis School road wall claim
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Pearson Blvd.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for FM 1460.
n) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas.
o) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
p) Discuss the abandonment of Old Quarry Rd. at Lakeline Blvd.
q) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
r) Discuss Clearwater Ranch Public Improvement District # 1 and # 2
s) Sale/Exchange/Lease of real estate owned by Wilco at 8th Street and MLK, Georgetown, Texas
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
49. 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) 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
d) 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
e) 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
f) 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;
g) Threatened litigation by Texas Civil Rights Project.
h) 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
i) Employment related matters.
j) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
k) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
l) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
m) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
n) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
p) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
q) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
r) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
s) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections
t) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County ESOC Project.
u) Utility damage claim that occurred on 8/15/2012 on CR 326
v) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:59 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013.
             
50. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
51. 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) 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
d) 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
e) 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
f) 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;
g) Threatened litigation by Texas Civil Rights Project.
h) 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
i) Employment related matters.
j) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
k) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
l) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
m) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
n) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
p) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
q) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
r) Hot-Mix overlay contract and performance issues
s) Complaints regarding the November 6, 2012 elections
t ) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County ESOC Project.
u) Utility damage claim that occurred on 8/15/2012 on CR 326
v) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
  No action was taken on this item.
             
52. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Judge Gattis encouraged everyone to attend the Bond Advisory Committee meeting at the Historic Courthouse on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. No action was taken on this item.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:59 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 25th day of June 2013.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy

    

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