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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JUNE 24, 2014
 


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:40 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 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 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
Absent:
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Others Present:
Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Marilyn Cavender, Executive Assistant County Clerk
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the June 17, 2014 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  06.17.2014 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 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $8,167,046.57 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; with a correction to the computer printout on page 6, invoice number 14-01559-2 from CC#3 to CC#2.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  06.24.2014 Funding Report
  06.24.2014 Quick Check Report
  06.24.2014 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and Director of Williamson County & Cities Health District Dr. Chip Riggins 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 – 13 )
             
5. Please consider and approve Line Item Transfers for the District Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office; with changes of the "From" account number 0100-0440-003010 amount from $2,561.60 to $2,630.62, the "From" to "To" for account number 0408-0698-003005 and the amount from $6,000.00 to $6,630.62, and delete the "From" account number 0408-0698-003010 and the "To" account number 0100-0440-003005 information:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0440-003006 Office Equipment $2,000.00
From 0100-0440-003010 Computer Equipment $2,630.62
From 0100-0440-004350 Printed Materials and Bindings $2,000.00
To 0408-0698-003005 Office Furniture $6,630.62
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  ________________________________________
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the changes to the "From" account number 0100-0440-003006 from $2,000.00 to $2,069.02 and the "From" account number 0100-0440-003010 from $2,630.62 to $2,561.60.
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0440-003006 Office Equipment $2,069.02
From 0100-0440-003010 Computer Equipment $2,561.60
From 0100-0440-004350 Printed Materials and Bindings $2,000.00
To 0408-0698-003005 Office Furniture $6,630.62
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-003550 Asphalt $15,000.00
To 0200-0210-004620 Furniture/Equip. Rental $15,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Courts.
  This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken.  After reconvening from Executive Session, no action was taken on this item.
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for County Courts At Law.
  This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken. After reconvening from Executive Session, no action was taken on this item.
             
9. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
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 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  asset form
 
             
10. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Dale Herrmann to ESD #5. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To appoint Dale Herrmann to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #5 Board for a term beginning June 24, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Application
 
             
11. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Dave Schumacher to ESD Board #6.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To appoint Dave Schumacher to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #6 Board for a term beginning June 24, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Resume and Application
 
             
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of revised plat for Lots B & D River Valley View subdivision - Pct 2.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a revised plat for Lots B & D River Valley View subdivision - Precinct #2.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Revised Plat - River Valley View Lots B & D
 
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Paloma Lake Sec 11 subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the final plat for Paloma Lake Section 11 subdivision - Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - Paloma Lake Sec 11
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
14. Hear presentation from Populous, discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Conceptual Master Plan for the Williamson County Expo Center.
  Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and Senior Urban Planner/Principal David Forkner of Populous addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To accept the Conceptual Master Plan for the Williamson County Expo Center.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
15. Hear presentation, discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Conceptual Master Plan for Williamson County Trails.
  Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Conceptual Master Plan for the Williamson County Trails.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
16. 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.
             
17. Discuss and consider approving Halff Associates, Inc. RM 620 (Wyoming Springs to Deepwood) contract for engineering services as part of the 2013 Road Bond program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion:  To authorize the County Judge to execute the Halff Associates, Inc. Ranch-to-Market 620 Safety Improvements (Wyoming Springs to Deepwood) Contract for Engineering Services as part of the 2013 Road Bond program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Halff RM 620 Engineering Services Contract
 
             
18. Discuss and consider approving K Friese & Associates, Inc. Supplemental #1 to their Forest North Drainage Phase 2 Professional Service Agreement (PSA). 
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute K Friese & Associates, Inc. Supplemental #1 to their Forest North Drainage Phase 2 Professional Service Agreement (PSA).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  K Friese and Associates Supplemental 1 to Forest North Drainage Phase 2 PSA
 
             
19. Consider approving Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $170,649.80 for Ronald Reagan Blvd. North Phase IV, a Road Bond project in Precinct Three. 
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $170,649.80 for Ronald Reagan Boulevard North Phase IV, a Road Bond project in Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 4 for Ronald Reagan Boulevard North Phase IV
 
             
20. Consider approving Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $82,137.57 for CR 170, a Road Bond project in Precinct 4. 
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $82,137.57 for County Road (CR) 170, 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 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 5 for CR 170
 
             
21. Authorize the court to execute a Third Amended Tax Increment Financing Agreement with the City of Georgetown regarding the Rivery Park Reinvestment Zone.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Third Amended Tax Increment Financing Agreement with the City of Georgetown regarding the Rivery Park Reinvestment Zone.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Rivery Park Third Amended Tax Increment Financing Agreement
 
             
22. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Elected Officials Salaries for FY14/15. 
  Rebecca Clemons, Executive Assistant to the County Judge and Interim Senior Director of Human Resources, Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt, and County Attorney Dee Hobbs addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
23. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving public services funding agreements for FY15.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve public services funding agreements for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bluebonnet MHMR Adult Mental Health PAFA
  Bluebonnet MHMR Special Needs Mental Health PAFA
  Childrens Advocacy Center PAFA
  Hope Alliance PAFA
  WBCO Rent Public Assistance Funding Agreement
  WBCO Senior Nutrition PAFA
  Contracts Summary
 
             
24. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Lease Agreement between the City of Georgetown and Williamson County in relation to the City's lease of that certain real property owned by Williamson County located at Martin Luther King and 8th Streets in Georgetown, Texas.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken. After reconvening from Executive Session, this item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  ILA Lease MLK
 
             
25. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a First Amended Interlocal Agreement for County Facility (Fee Waiver ILA Amendment) between the City of Georgetown and Williamson County.
  This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken. After reconvening from Executive Session, this item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Fee Waiver ILA Amendment
 
             
26. Discuss and consider approving the early voting by personal appearance polling locations and voting hours for the general election of state and county officers to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
  Elections Administrator Jason Barnett addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the early voting by personal appearance polling locations and voting hours for the general election of state and county officers to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  EV Full Time Locations and Hours
 
             
27. Discuss and consider approving the Vote Centers to be used in the general election for state and county officers to be held on November 4, 2014.
  Elections Administrator Jason Barnett addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Vote Centers to be used in the general election for state and county officers to be held on November 4, 2014.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Election Day Vote Centers 11_4_14
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action on the 2014-2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan and 2014 Action Plan.
  Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the 2014-2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan and 2014 Action Plan.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  ConPlan and Action Plan
 
             
29. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Brushy Creek Alternate Trail Improvements, Bid# 14IFB00212 to the lowest and best bidder – TCB Construction Inc. and approving the Construction Agreement for execution.
  Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To award bids received for Brushy Creek Alternate Trail Improvements, Bid #14IFB00212 to the lowest and best bidder – TCB Construction Inc. and approve the Agreement for Construction Services for execution.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  TCB Construction Agreement for Brushy Creek Alternate Trail Improvements
  Bid Tab
  Recommendation
 
             
30. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing advertisement and setting date of July 29, 2014 at 3:00PM in the Purchasing Department to receive qualifications for Professional Architectural/Engineering Services for Brushy Creek Regional Trail Phase V Development RFQ#14RFQ00109.
 

Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court.

  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertisement and set the date of July 29, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive qualifications for Professional Architectural/Engineering Services for Brushy Creek Regional Trail Phase V Development Request for Quotation (RFQ) #14RFQ00109.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  River Ranch RFQ package
 
             
31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertisement and setting date of August 12, 2014 at 3:00pm in the Purchasing Department to receive qualifications for Architectural/Engineering Services for River Ranch County Park - Phase 1, RFQ # 14RFQ00111.
 

Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court.

  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertisement and set the date of August 12, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive qualifications for Architectural/Engineering Services for River Ranch County Park - Phase 1, Request for Quotation (RFQ) #14RFQ00111.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  River Ranch Park RFQ package
 
             
32. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing advertisement and setting date of August 5, 2014 at 3:00pm in the Purchasing Department to receive qualifications for Professional Architectural/Engineering Services for the Williamson County EXPO Center RFQ#14RFQ00108.
 

Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court.

  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertisement and set the date of August 5, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive qualifications for Professional Architectural/Engineering Services for the Williamson County EXPO Center Request for Quotation (RFQ) #14RFQ00108.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Wilco Expo Center RFQ package
 
             
33. Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding receipt of termination notice from George R Bell for Residential Lease located at 9769 Hwy 29 W, Georgetown, Texas 78628, 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).
 

Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court.

  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To acknowledge receipt of termination notice from George R. Bell for Residential Lease located at 9769 Highway 29 West, Georgetown, Texas 78628; 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 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Notice of Termination
 
             
34. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of July 22, 2014 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Electronic Plumbing Valve for County Jail Facilities Retrofit, Bid# 14IFB00238.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of July 22, 2014 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Electronic Plumbing Valve for County Jail Facilities Retrofit, Bid #14IFB00238.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Jail Valves bid package
 
             
35. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for IFB#14IFB00215, Rubber Asphalt Crack Sealer to the lowest and best bid meeting specifications, Crafco Texas, Inc.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To award bids received for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00215, Rubber Asphalt Crack Sealer to the lowest and best bid meeting specifications - Crafco Texas, Inc.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Rubber Asphalt Crack Sealer bid tab
 
             
36. Discuss and consider awarding proposals received for 14RFP00230 Installation of Central Control Irrigation System for the Facilities Department to the best proposal meeting specifications-American Irrigation Repair LLC.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To award proposals received for 14RFP00230 Installation of Central Control Irrigation System for the Facilities Department to the best proposal meeting specifications - American Irrigation Repair LLC.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Recommendation Letter for Award
  Evaluation Summary
 
             
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 revenues for the District Attorney's office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the District Attorney's office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-367400 Donations $300.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
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 expenditures for the Use of Donations for the Annual DART Conference.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
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 Donations for the Annual Domestic Assault Response Team (DART) Conference:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0440-003670 Use of Donations $300.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:36 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014.
             
39. 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.
             
40. 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.
             
41. 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) 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.
             
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. Interview candidates for Williamson Human Resources Director (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officer/department head).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:13 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:14 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 3:35 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014.
             
44. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
45. Discuss proposed Third Amended Tax Increment Financing Agreement regarding Rivery Park.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
46. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  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) 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. 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.
             
49. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on tendering an offer of employment, hiring and appointment of the Williamson County Human Resources Director.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
50. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT  3:37 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 1st day of July 2014.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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