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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JUNE 17, 2014
 


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:41 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 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 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Absent:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the June 10, 2014 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:
  06.10.2014 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 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,170,799.50 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)
  Attachments:
  06.17.2014 Funding Report
  06.17.2014 Quick Check Report
  06.17.2014 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

There were no comments.

             
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 – 19 )
             
5. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer request for Human Resources.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer request for Human Resources:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0402-001100 F/T Salaries $9,152.80
To 0100-0402-001107 Temp Labor-Seasonal Help $9,152.80
 
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 County Jail.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Jail:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0570-004350 Jail/Printed Materials $1,955.00
To 0100-0570-004510 Jail/Facility Maint & Repairs $1,955.00
 
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. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for County Sheriff.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0560-004999 SO/Misc. $2,450.00
To 0100-0560-004510 SO/Facility Maint. and Repairs $2,450.00
 
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 the County Clerk.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0403-003100 Office Supplies $750.00
To 0100-0403-004350 Printed Forms $750.00
 
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 #2.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #2:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
To 0100-0552-004541 Repairs and Maint Vehicle $2,900.00
From 0100-0552-004212 Postage $800.00
From 0100-0552-003008 Law Enforcement Equipment $1,000.00
From 0100-0552-003311 Uniforms $500.00
From 0100-0552-004999 Miscellaneous $200.00
From 0100-0552-003002 Vehicle Equipment $400.00
 
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)
             
10. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Debt Service line item transfer.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Debt Service:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0600-0600-006900 Other Expenses/Fees $745.00
To 0600-0600-003309 Arbitrage Payment $745.00
 
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)
             
11. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for County Courts at Law.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Courts at Law:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0425-004141 Interpretors $4,000.00
To 0100-0425-004100 Professional Services $4,000.00
 
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)
             
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on line item transfer for Justice Court Pct. 1 Williamson County.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #1:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0451-001100 JP 1 Salaries $2,571.00
To 0100-0451-001107 JP 1 Temp Salary $2,571.00
 
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 line item transfer for County Jail.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Jail:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0570-003316 Medical/Hospital $73,000.00
To 0100-0570-003307 Pharmaceuticals $73,000.00
 
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. Consider approving Justice of the Peace 4, May 2014 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 May 2014 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
 
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:
  JP4 MAY 2014 EOM REPORT
 
             
15. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of two (2) vehicles through auction (complete list attached).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of two (2) vehicles through auction (complete list attached).
 
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 transfer form 6-17-2014
 
             
16. Consider approving donations to Victim Assistance from the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector's employee snack fund of $50.00 and private citizen, Gina R. Weesner of $50.00 totaling $100.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve donations to Victim Assistance in the amount of $50 each from the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector's employee snack fund and Gina R. Weesner for a total of $100.00.
 
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)
  Attachments:
  \\Sheriff\cid\Mary\Agenda\VA Donations.pdf
 
             
17. Consider approving the investment report for October through December 2013 and January through March 2014; and the quarters ending on December 31 2013 and March 31 2014 which was approved by the investment committee on May 28 2014.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Investment Report for October through December 2013 and January through March 2014 and the quarters ending December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014 which were approved by the Investment Committee on May 28, 2014.
 
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:
  Wilco Investment Committee Meeting May 28 2014
 
             
18. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of May 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of May 2014 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:
  050114-053114 GWI-RFM Graph
  050114-053114 GWI-RFM
 
             
19. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of May 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of May 2014 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:
  050114-053114 Refunds Over 2500
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
20. Recognize the Williamson County Auditor's Office for receiving both the Award for Excellence in Government Finance and the Louisville Award for Innovation in Government Finance from the Government Finance Officers Association.
  County Auditor David Flores and Assistant Financial Director David Dukes addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  GFOA Award Announcement
 
             
21. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on naming Matt Powell, Mayor of Cedar Park, as a Designated Alternate for Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia P. Long on the Transportation Policy Board of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) in the Austin Metropolitan area, allowing named Alternate to count toward quorum and to vote on behalf of Commissioner Long when requested, as allowed under CAMPO Bylaws and Operating Procedures.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To name Matt Powell, Mayor of Cedar Park, as a Designated Alternate for Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia P. Long on the Transportation Policy Board of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) in the Austin Metropolitan area, allowing named Alternate to count toward quorum and to vote on behalf of Commissioner Long when requested, as allowed under CAMPO Bylaws and Operating Procedures.
 
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:
  Alternate Designation Form
 
             
22. To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
23. Hear the June 2014 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing projects.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  June 2014 CSR
 
             
24. Consider authorizing the Court to execute a Quitclaim Deed to the State of Texas for US 183 Right of Way.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Quitclaim Deed to the State of Texas for U.S. Highway 183 Right-of-Way (ROW).
 
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:
  US 183 ROW Quitclaim Deed
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:06 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014.
             
25. 10:00 AM
Conduct public hearing pursuant to Section 232.009 of the Texas Local Government Code regarding possible revision of Texas Horse Country Subdivision.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield, Attorney Richard Hamala for Brushy Creek Ranch Investments, Ltd., County Engineer Joe England, Kwong Hon Yee of Hutto, and Randall Jones of Randall Jones & Associates Engineering, Inc. addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Plat Map Exhibit
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:24 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014.
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action on Order Authorizing Revision of the Plat of Texas Horse Country Subdivision.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Order Authorizing Revision of the Plat of Texas Horse Country Subdivision.
 
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:
  Order Authorizing Revision of Texas Horse Country Plat
  Plat Exhibit
 
             
27. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an application for participation of the Office of Williamson Constable Precinct No. 1 in the Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program whereby the Office of Williamson Constable Precinct No. 1 will receive excess and/or surplus federal property and use such property in accordance with the program.
 

This item was pulled from the Agenda.

  Attachments:
  Texas Surplus
 
             
28. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the EPA Resolution Action Request from Texas Farm Bureau.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a Resolution on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Resolution Action Request from the Texas Farm Bureau.
 
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:
  Proclamation
  EPA Resolution Action Request letter
 
             
29. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Amendment #1 to Contract #100273, the Software License and Services Agreement and Software Maintenance Agreement with SungGard Public Sector Inc.
  Director of Geographic Information System (GIS)/Addressing Richard Semple addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Amendment #1 to the Software License and Services Agreement and Software Maintenance Agreement to Contract #100273 with SunGard Public Sector Inc.
 
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:
  SunGard Agreement Amendment 1
 
             
30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the renaming of a portion of SH 195 to N Patterson Avenue and S Patterson Avenue. Pct 3.
  Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst Addressing Coordinator Teresa Baker addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To rename a portion of State Highway (SH) 195 to North Patterson Avenue and South Patterson Avenue 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:
  SH195
 
             
31. To discuss, consider, and take action on the approval of the Williamson County Emergency Management Plan and to authorize the County Judge to sign the plan for submission to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for review and approval.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Williamson County Emergency Management Plan and to authorize the County Judge to execute the plan for submission to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for review and approval.
 
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:
  Emergency Management Plan Approval
 
             
32. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Cast Stone Lintels for County Jail and Justice Center, Bid #14IFB00229 to the lowest and best bidder – S & G Contracting Inc.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To award bids received for Cast Stone Lintels for the County Jail and Justice Center, Bid #14IFB00229 to the lowest and best bidder – S & G Contracting Inc.
 
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:
  S and G Contracting Agreement
  Lintels Bid Tab
 
             
33. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertisement and setting date of July 8, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for RFP# 15RFP102, Specific & Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for the Williamson County Benefit Plan.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertisement and set the date of July 8, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Request for Proposal (RFP) #15RFP102, Specific & Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for the Williamson County Benefit Plan.
 
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:
  Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance RFP package
 
             
34. 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 the revenues for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 the revenues for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-370500 Miscellaneous Revenue $2,582.00
 
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)
             
35. 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 the expenditures for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 the expenditures for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0630-004921 Co Wide RX Disc Card Program $2,582.00
 
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)
             
36. 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 Park Donations.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-367403 Park Donations $120.00
 
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)
             
37. 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 Park Donations.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0510-003670 Use of Donations $120.00
 
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)
             
38. 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 Sheriff's Office Donations.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 Sheriff's Office Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-367400 Donations $50.00
 
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)
             
39. 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 Use of Victim's Assistance Donations.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 Use of Victim's Assistance Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0560-003671 V. A. Donations $50.00
 
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)
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:32 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:32 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014.
             
40. 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.
             
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 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 Quitclaim Deed for US 183 right of way.
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.
             
42. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers, department heads or employees (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
43. 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
p) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:20 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014.
             
44. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
45. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
46. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers, department heads or employees.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
47. 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
p) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC
  No action was taken on this item.
             
48. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:20 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 24th day of June 2014.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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