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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JUNE 10, 2014
 


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:39 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014, 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 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Absent:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Others Present:
Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the June 3, 2014 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  06.03.2014 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.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Karen Knightstep addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,460,912.22 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 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  06.03.2014 Funding Report
  06.03.2014 Quick Check Report
  06.03.2014 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Doug Macnair of Georgetown and Alyssa Gilbreath of Georgetown 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 – 12 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Clerk's Records Management and Preservation Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Clerk's Records Management and Preservation Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0386-0386-004550 District Clerk Rec/Imaging $5,252.56
To 0386-0386-003010 District Clerk Computer Equipment $5,252.56
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP#3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $2,500.00
To 0100-0453-004192 JP#3/Autopsy Transport $2,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
7. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Juvenile Services Department.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services Department; with a correction of the "From" account number from 001107 to 0100-0576-001107, the "To" account number from 001102 to 0100-0576-001102, the "From" account number from 004100 to 0100-0576-004100, and the "To" account number from 004541 to 0100-0576-004541:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0576-001107 Temp/Seasonal $2,000.00
To 0100-0576-001102 PT<20 Hrs/wk $2,000.00
From 0100-0576-004100 Prof. Svcs $4,000.00
To 0100-0576-004541 Vehicle Repairs $4,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
8. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Forms
 
             
9. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the sale of the following surplus property to the City of Jarrell Police Department as authorized by TLGC §263.152 (a) (1): _1_ Motorola XTL2500 Dash Mount Mobile Subscriber radio – Sales price _$ 3,007.50 SERIAL NUMBER: SN# 514CJZ0018.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize surplus property sale of one (1) Motorola XTL2500 Dash Mount Mobile Subscriber radio, serial number 514CJZ0018, for the sales price of $3,007.50 to the City of Jarrell Police Department; as authorized by Texas Local Government Code (TLGC) §263.152 (a) (1).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Motorola XTL2500
  County Cache Radio
 
             
10. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Hidden Trails subdivision - Pct 1.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve final plat for the Hidden Trails subdivision - Precinct #1.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - Hidden Trails
 
             
11. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of easement agreement with Oncor Electric for the Siena Phase 1 Sec 23A subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Encroachment on Easement agreement with Oncor Electric for the Siena Phase 1 Section 23A subdivision - Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Oncor Easement Agreement for Siena Phase 1 Section 23A
 
             
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Siena Ph 1 Sec 1 subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve final plat for the Siena Phase 1 Section 1 subdivision - Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - Siena Ph 1 Sec 1
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on resolution recognizing Thursday, June 12, 2014 as "International Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Williamson County and recognize candlelight vigil to be held at St. John's United Methodist  Church in Georgetown at 6:00 P.M. to commemorate victims of elder abuse.
  Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct #2 and Lead Subject Matter Expert John Aleman for Adult Protective Services (APS) addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution recognizing Sunday, June 15, 2014 as "International Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Williamson County and recognize a candlelight vigil to be held at St. John's United Methodist Church in Georgetown on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. to commemorate victims of elder abuse.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  International Elder Abuse Awareness Day Resolution
 
             
14. Discuss and take appropriate action on holding Commissioners Court July 1st, 2014.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
15. Discuss, consider, and take action on the sale and use of fireworks for the July 4, 2014 fireworks season and to provide important safety information to residents.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
16. To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
  County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
17. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on 2014 Cash Ending Reduction Projects to transfer balances from finished or closed projects to supplement the shortage of $47,526.00 on the Taylor Roof Annex. The balances to transfer to Taylor Roof Annex are Medic 41/42 Logic Control Board $1,200.00 (Facility Enhancements), JP#4 Handicap Button $3,000.00 (Facility Enhancements), CTTC-5 Exhaust Fans (Lifecycle) $597.70, 303 MLK (Lifecycle) $1,702.00, 305 MLK (Lifecycle) $4,152.00, and Juvenile Pod Floors (Facility Enhancement) $36,874.30.
  Facilities Director Gary Wilson addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve transfers from finished or closed 2014 Cash Ending Reduction Projects: Medic 41/42 Logic Control Board $1,200.00 (Facility Enhancements), Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 Handicap Button $3,000.00 (Facility Enhancements), CTTC-5 Exhaust Fans (Lifecycle) $597.70, 303 MLK (Lifecycle) $1,702.00, 305 MLK (Lifecycle) $4,152.00, and Juvenile Pod Floors (Facility Enhancement) $36,874.30 to supplement the shortage of $47,526.00 on the Taylor Roof Annex.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  2014 CIP Projects
 
             
18. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action to request a transfer of 2006 Road Bond per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to transfer $4,500,000.00 from P156 (Non-Departmental) to Ronald Reagan Blvd Phase IV (P196).
  General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal C. Hawes addressed the Court.

Judge Gattis abstained from voting on this item (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a transfer of 2006 Road Bond per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to transfer $4,500,000.00 from P156 (Non-Departmental) to Ronald Reagan Boulevard Phase IV (P196).
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Abstain)
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Gattis
 
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Mediation Settlement Agreement with Katy Nell Andres Whitis pertaining to the acquisition of certain property to be used as right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. IV, in relation to a lawsuit styled Williamson County, Texas v. Katy Neal Andres Whitis, et al.; Cause No. 12-0081-CC3 in the County Court at Law No. 3.
  General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal C. Hawes addressed the Court.

Judge Gattis abstained from voting on this item (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize Commissioner Covey to execute the Order approving the Mediation Settlement agreement with Katy Nell Andres Whitis pertaining to the acquisition of certain property to be used as right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Boulevard IV, in relation to a lawsuit styled Williamson County, Texas v. Katy Neal Andres Whitis, et al.; Cause No. 12-0081-CC3 in the County Court at Law No. 3.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Abstain)
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Gattis
  Whitis Mediation Settlement Order
 
             
20. Consider authorizing the Court to execute an Advance Funding Commitment Agreement with FWD Property Investors, LP, MMSG Limited Partnership and LDJ Properties, Ltd. regarding funding for the construction of a crossover turn lane on SH 195.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Advance Funding Commitment Agreement with FWD Property Investors, LP, MMSG Limited Partnership and LDJ Properties, Ltd. regarding funding for the construction of a crossover turn lane on State Highway 195.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  FWD MMSG Advance Funding Agreement
 
             
21. Consider authorizing the Court to execute a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT regarding funding for construction of a crossover and turn lane on SH 195.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding funding for construction of a crossover and turn lane on State Highway 195.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  TxDOT Advance Funding Agreeement for SH 195
 
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action on renewal of the Texas Commission on Enviromental Quality (TCEQ) grant contract for Local Initiative Projects (LIP); contract number 582-14-40118.
  Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) grant contract for Local Initiative Projects (LIP), TCEQ Contract Number 582-14-40118.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  TCEQ Local Initiative Project Reimbursement Contract
 
             
23. Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding receipt of termination notice of office lease from Kevin Edwards d/b/a Smoking Gun Bail Bonds for Belford Square Suite 103 (310 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626), including but not limited to authorization to pursue all available options for re-lease of same to a new tenant (Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code Ch. 263 or 272).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To accept receipt of termination notice of office lease from Kevin Edwards d/b/a Smoking Gun Bail Bonds for Belford Square Suite 103 (310 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626), including but not limited to authorization to pursue all available options for re-lease of same to a new tenant (Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code Ch. 263 or 272).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Smoking Gun Lease Termination
 
             
24. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting date of July 2, 2014 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Madrid Drive Extension, Bid# 14IFB00228.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of July 2, 2014 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Madrid Drive Extension, Bid #14IFB00228.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Madrid Drive Summary
  Madrid Drive Public Notice
 
             
25. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Change Order for Adam Heath Construction in the amount of $2,835.00 for renovation of DA’s Office.
  General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal C. Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Change Order for Adam Heath Construction in the amount of $2,835.00 for renovation of the District Attorney’s Office.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Change Order for Adam Heath Construction
  Original Contract Adam Heath
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action on extending Williamson County Bid #13IFB00135 Limestone Rock Asphalt with Martin Marietta Materials and Vulcan Construction Materials, LP (complete list of items attached) for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To extend Williamson County Bid #13IFB00135 Limestone Rock Asphalt with Martin Marietta Materials and Vulcan Construction Materials, LP (complete list of items attached) for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Martin Marietta Materials Bid Extension
  Vulcan Construction Materials Bid Extension
  bid tab LRA extension
 
             
27. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Aggregate, bid #14IFB00230, to the lowest and best bids meeting specifications, Industrial Asphalt & Aggregate and Vulcan Materials.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To award bids received for Aggregate, Bid #14IFB00230, to the lowest and best bids meeting specifications - Industrial Asphalt & Aggregate and Vulcan Materials.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  bid tab Aggregate
  Industrial Asphalt submittal
  Vulcan submittal
 
             
28. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting date of July 1, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Jail Generator Replacement, IFB#14IFB00236. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of July 1, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the Jail Generator Replacement, Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00236.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Jail Generator Replacement bid package
 
             
29. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Sheriff's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-370515 TDH Monitoring Fees $36,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Sheriff's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0560-001110 Overtime $26,853.00
  0100-0560-002010 FICA $2,754.00
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement $4,593.00
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp $1,800.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:14 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014.
             
31. Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
32. 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 Ronald Reagan Blvd.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 Seward Junction Loop project.
d)   Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
f) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Landfill Properties

2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
b) Discuss County owned real estate on CR 258
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of land for County Parks.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of 89.476 acres by Georgetown Inner Loop.
e) Discuss proposed sale of 98 acre tract abutting Blue Springs Blvd.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
33. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers or employees (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

             
34. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) 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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) 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
n) James Windom and Jane Windom v. Williamson County, Texas: Cause #13-0398-C368 in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
o) Aspen Air, Inc. Subcontractor Claims: Double L. Insulation, Inc. Claims
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:37 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014.
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
37. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers or employees.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
38. 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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) 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
n) James Windom and Jane Windom v. Williamson County, Texas: Cause #13-0398-C368 in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
o) Aspen Air, Inc. Subcontractor Claims: Double L. Insulation, Inc. Claims
  No action was taken on this item.
             
39. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:37 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014. 
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 17th day of June 2014.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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