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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JUNE 25, 2013
 

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 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 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Absent:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
 
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the June 18, 2013 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  06.18.2013 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 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,625,780.37 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 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Funding Report 06-25-2013
  Wire Transfers 06-25-2013
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill 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 – 14 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP2.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #2:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0452-001101 P/T Salaries 20-30 HRS/WK $1,920.00
To 0100-0452-001107 Temp Labor-Seasonal Help $1,920.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #4:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0554-003008 LE Equip $2,200.00
To 0100-0554-003010 Comp Equip $2,200.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the All District Courts.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the All District Courts:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
from 0100-0435-004002 All Dist Cts/Jurors $2,800.00
To 0100-0435-003010 All Dist Cts/Computer Equip $2,800.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Facilities.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $22,933.00
To 0100-0509-004510 Facilities/Fac Maint&Repair $22,933.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
9. Discuss and consider re-approving a line item transfer for 911 Communications.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To re-approve a line item transfer for 911 Communications:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0581-004210 Internet/Email Svcs $2,567.50
To 0100-0581-004850 RCS Fees $2,567.50
From 0100-0581-004210 Internet/Email Svcs $2,920.00
To 0100-0581-003003 Radio Equipment<5000. $2,920.00
From 0100-0581-004210 Internet/Email Svcs $483.85
To 0100-0581-004621 Copier Rental $483.85
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Technology Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Technology Services: 
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0503-004999 Miscellaneous 275.00
To 0100-0503-003311 Uniforms 275.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
11. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0475-001100 Salaries $5,473.85
From 0100-0475-002010 FICA $   418.75
From 0100-0475-002020 Retirement $   671.09
To 0100-0475-003006 Office Equipment <$5,000 $6,563.69
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
12. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0475-004902 Co Atty Leg Supp $3,928.80
To 0100-0475-003005 Office Furniture <$5,000 $   602.80
To 0100-0475-004210 Internet/Email Svs $1,026.00
To 0100-0475-004510 Facility Maintenance $1,200.00
To 0100-0475-003006 Office Equipment <$5,000 $1,100.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
13. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for May 2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for May 2013.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Treasurers Report on the Wilco Finances May 2013
 
             
14. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
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 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Form
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
15. Hear presentation from and recognize Eagle Scout candidate Brody J. Watson, for his Eagle Scout project work on a protective filter dam for the Twin Springs Preserve.
  Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd and Eagle Scout Candidate Brody J. Watson addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To recognize Eagle Scott Candidate Brody J. Watson and present a certificate recognizing his Eagle Scout project work on a protective filter dam for the Twin Springs Preserve.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Watson Certificate of commendation
 
             
16. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding holding Commissioners Court on July 2nd and July 9th 2013.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To schedule a Special Session of Commissioners' Court on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Courtroom; and set deadline for submission of July 1, 2013 Commissioners' Court agenda items at noon on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
17. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding establishing Holiday Schedule for 2013 2014.
  Peggy Vasquez, Executive Assistant to the County Judge, Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt and Director of Emergency Communications Scott Parker addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve the Holiday Schedule for 2013 - 2014; with the addition of December 26 and the deletion of December 31.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
18. Hear the June 2013 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh expressed his appreciation to Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff for their contributions to the Bond Advisory Committee. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  June 2013 CSR
 
             
19. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
20. Consider approving Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $35,077.42 for SH 29 Two-Way Left Turn Lane, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Two.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $35,077.42 for State Highway 29 Two-Way Left Turn Lane, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #2.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Change Order 7 for SH 29 Two-Way Left Turn Lane
 
             
21. Discuss and consider approving Buie and Co., LLC Work Authorization #1 for Road Bond overall program activities.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Buie and Co., LLC Work Authorization #1 for Road Bond overall program activities.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Buie Work Authorization 1 for Road Bonds
 
             
22. Consider approving Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $20,408.62 for CR 138, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Four.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $20,408.62 for County Road 138, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Change Order 2 for CR 138
 
             
23. Discuss and request final approval to accept and use the County Essentials Grant-Security Enhancements Award.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve acceptance and use of the County Essentials Grant-Security Enhancements Award.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  grant
 
             
24. Consideration of Change Order for Motorola Contract related to the Emergency Services Operations Center.
  Director of Emergency Communications Scott Parker addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Motorola ESOC CN
 
             
25. Discuss and take action on the approval for the County Judge to sign the Earth Networks Terms and Conditions document.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Earth Networks
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and Bluebonnet Trails MHMR Center, d/b/a Bluebonnet Trails Community Services to collaborate on a Medicaid 1115 Waiver project to be called HealthCareLink.
  Director of Mobile Outreach Team Annie Burwell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and Bluebonnet Trails Mental Health Mental Retardation (MHMR) Center, d/b/a Bluebonnet Trails Community Services to collaborate on a Medicaid 1115 Waiver project to be called HealthCareLink.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  HealthCareLink Agreement with Bluebonnet Trails MHMR
  Red Lined Version
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action on Consulting Services Agreement between Council of State Governments and Williamson County.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute Consulting Services Agreement between Council of State Governments and Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Council of State Governments Indigent Defense Agreement
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the employment of legal counsel to represent the Commissioners Court, in their official and individual capacities, and Williamson County in the suit Civil Action No. 1:13- cv- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court For the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, and in representation of the County in any related EEOC claims; and consider approval of the exemption of those attorney services from the competitive proposal/bid procedures of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
  This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken and no action was taken after Executive Session.
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding revisions to Williamson County Compensation Policy.
  Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle and Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Williamson County Compensation Policy as amended on June 25, 2013.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Compensation Policy Handouts
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Williamson County to consider membership in the Corn Hill Regional Water Authority.
  President of the Corn Hill Regional Water Authority Mike Robinson and Legal Counsel to the Corn Hill Regional Water Authority Richard Hamala addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To table this item.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
31. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of August 6, 2013 at 2PM  in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for RFP#14RFP00201 Specific & Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for the Williamson County Employment Benefit Administration.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of August 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for RFP#14RFP00201 Specific & Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for the Williamson County Employment Benefit Administration.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  RFP package Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss
 
             
32. Consider authorizing the renewal of contract #12WCAP120 Pharmaceuticals Services and Supplies for Williamson County Jail with Westwood Pharmacy for the term of October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, with no changes to the terms or conditions of the current contract.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Agreement to Extend Williamson County Bid/Proposal Pharmaceutical Services and Supplies for Williamson County Jail #12WCAP120 with Westwood Pharmacy for the term of October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014; with no changes to the terms or conditions of the current contract.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Westwood Pharmacy Bid Extension
 
             
33. Consider awarding proposals received for Jail Camera Upgrade for Williamson County, Proposal #13RFP00114 to the best proposal meeting specifications – Commercial Security Integration, Inc. and approving the Agreement for execution.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To award the Jail Camera Upgrade for Williamson County, Proposal #13RFP00114, to the best proposal meeting specifications – Commercial Security Integration, Inc.; and authorize the County Judge to execute the Agreement.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  CSI Jail Camera Upgrade Agreement
  Proposal Submittals
  Recommendation SO
 
             
34. Consider and approve Statement of Work for TeleStaff database conversion, this Statement of work refers to the Kronos Master Agreement that was approved in court February 26, 2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Services Scope Statement of Work for the TeleStaff Database Conversion; with reference to the Kronos Master Agreement approved in Commissioners' Court on February 26, 2013.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Kronos TeleStaff Database Conversion SOW
 
             
35. Consider and approve Statement of Work for Kronos Workforce Timekeeper v6.1, this Statement of work refers to the Kronos Master Agreement that was approved in court February 26, 2013.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Statement of Work for Kronos Workforce Timekeeper v6.1; with reference to the Kronos Master Agreement approved in Commissioners' Court on February 26, 2013.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Kronos Workforce Timekeeper SOW
 
             
36. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for hosting the 7 on 7 State Championship Football Tournament.
  Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and Director of the Round Rock Convention and Visitor's Bureau Nancy Yawn addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  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 additional revenues for hosting the 7 on 7 State Championship Football Tournament:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-347005 Stadium Fees $14,410.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
37. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for hosting the 7 on 7 State Championship Football Tournament.
  Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and Director of the Round Rock Convention and Visitor's Bureau Nancy Yawn addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  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 additional expenditures for hosting the 7 on 7 State Championship Football Tournament:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-3103-003318 Janitorial $2,238.68
  0100-3103-004542 Ground Maintenance $1,402.31
  0100-0510-001107 Temp Labor $3,456.00
  0100-0510-002010 FICA $   264.00
  0100-3103-004430 Dumpsters $7,043.21
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
38. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
To 0200-0210-003558 Culverts & Bridge Lumber $  30,000.00
To 0200-0210-003102 Safety Supplies $    2,000.00
To 0200-0210-004415 Veh Ins Deductible $  10,000.00
To 0200-0210-003555 Fencing Matls./Labor $  50,000.00
To 0200-0210-003550 Asphalt $587,592.00
To 0200-0210-004160 Lab Fees $  50,000.00
To 0200-0210-005003 Equipment>$5,000 $    8,000.00
To 0200-0210-003599 Road Const. & Maint. $825,469.00
To 0200-0210-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $    2,000.00
To 0200-0210-004100 Professional Services $102,000.00
To 0200-0210-000777 Transfer to Capital Projects $632,939.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Road and Bridge Fund Balance
  Road and Bridge Proposed Budget Amendment
 
             
39. 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.
             
40. Discuss and take appropriate action on 83 Legislature and related bills of interest.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:13 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013.
             
41. 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 fr 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
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
42. 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) 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 IRS audit.
u) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County ESOC Project.
v) Utility damage claim that occurred on 8/15/2012 on CR 326
w) 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 1:10 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013.
             
43. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
44. 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 IRS audit.
u) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County ESOC Project.
v) Utility damage claim that occurred on 8/15/2012 on CR 326
w) 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.
             
45. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Judge Gattis expressed his thanks to the Commissioners, Bond Advisory Committee members, Road and Bridge Department, Parks and Recreation Department, and citizens for their contributions to the Bond Advisory Committee.

Commissioner Long expressed her appreciation to Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh, Road and Bridge Department, and Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff for their contributions to the Bond Advisory Committee.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:12 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 9th day of July 2013.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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