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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JUNE 2, 2015





STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:39 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015, 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 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Absent:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Others Present:
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 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the May 26, 2015 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  05.26.2015 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. 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 Lead Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,569,492.11 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and electronic benefit payments 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 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  06.02.2015 Electronic Payments
  06.02.2015 Funding Report
  06.02.2015 Quick Check Report
  06.02.2015 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.

             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 5 – 15 )
             
5. Discuss, review, and consider approving a line item transfer for Juvenile Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0576-003010 Computer Equipment $3,000.00
To 0100-0576-004500 Maintenance Contracts $3,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #4:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0554-003002 Vehicle Equipment $2,000.00
To 0100-0554-003008 Law Enf Equipment $2,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Tax Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $3,767.75
To 0100-0499-001107 Tax Off/Temp Labor $3,500.00
To 0100-0499-002010 Tax Off/FICA $267.75
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
8. Consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0341-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance $1,794.00
To 0100-0341-003002 Vehicle Equipment < $5,000 $1,794.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Window Tinting MOT
 
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Clerk.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0403-003100 Office Supplies $222.00
To 0100-0403-004621 Copier Rental and Supplies $222.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
             
10. Consider and take appropriate action on appointment of Deputy Constable Darryl Darnell and Deputy Constable Robert Tijerina to fill vacant positions in the Constable Precinct Two office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To appoint Deputy Constable Darryl Darnell and Deputy Constable Robert Tijerina to fill vacant positions in the Constable Precinct #2 office.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Darnell Resume
  Tijerina Resume
 
             
11. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (7) Computer Towers, (4) Laptops, (6) Computer Monitors, (3) Printers, (2) External Print Server, (2) Phone Switch, (1) Cisco Catalyst Series Switch, (1) Battery Cabinet, (4) Surge Protectors, (4) Radio Antennas, (6) Keyboards, (2) Laptop Docks, (1) Monitor Stand, (2) Laptop Cases, (1) Box of Computer Speakers, (2) Boxes of Misc Computer Equipment, (1) Wooden Desk, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (7) computer towers, (4) laptops, (6) computer monitors, (3) printers, (2) external print server, (2) phone switch, (1) Cisco Catalyst Series Switch, (1) battery cabinet, (4) surge protectors, (4) radio antennas, (6) keyboards, (2) laptop docks, (1) monitor stand, (2) laptop cases, (1) box of computer speakers, (2) boxes of miscellaneous computer equipment, (1) wooden desk, (complete list attached) pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §263.152.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Asset Sale
 
             
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through Inter-department Transfer, including (1) Computer Tower, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through inter-department transfer, including (1) computer tower, (complete list attached) pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §263.152.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Asset Transfer
 
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (2) 2008 Ford F250, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (2) 2008 Ford F250, (complete list attached) pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §263.152.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Vehicle Sale
 
             
14. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through sale to Insurer, including (1) 2007 Honda TRX680FA 4-Wheeler, (1) 2011 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado, (1) 2011 Ford Crown Vic, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through sale to Insurer, including (1) 2007 Honda TRX680FA 4-Wheeler, (1) 2011 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado, (1) 2011 Ford Crown Vic, (complete list attached) pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §263.152.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Vehicle Sale to Insurer
 
             
15. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of (1) AreaRAW Monitor lost on an emergency scene, pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of (1) AreaRAW Monitor lost on an emergency scene, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §263.152.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Asset Lost
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
16. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a proclamation declaring June 9th, 2015 as Leeper Day in Williamson County.
  Mary Clark, Executive Assistant to Commissioner Precinct #1 and Nita Davidson, Volunteer with Texas Home Educators and Director of Georgetown Christian Home Educators, addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a Proclamation declaring June 9, 2015 as Leeper Day in Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Leeper Day Proclamation
  GovernorsProclamation
 
             
17. Recognition of JP #3 for "Life Steps Award" in Substance Abuse Prevention.
  Life Steps Executive Director Julie Stevens, Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 Bill Gravell, and a 16 year old student addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
18. 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.
  Attachments:
  City of Austin Pond Springs Road Technical Memorandum
  Flood Damage Presentation
 
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Mark and Ellen LaRue for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 16) 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Mark and Ellen LaRue for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 258. (PARCEL 16)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  LaRue Real Estate Contract for CR 258 ROW
 
             
20. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Sandra Anderson for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 1)
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Anderson Real Estate Contract for CR 258 ROW
 
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Luke and Wendy Pleak for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 5)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Luke and Wendy Pleak for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 258. (PARCEL 5)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Pleak Real Estate Contract for CR 258 ROW
 
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Pouyan and Peyman Berenji for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 32)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Pouyan and Peyman Berenji for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 258. (PARCEL 32)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Berenji Real Estate Contract for CR 258 ROW
 
             
23. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Amendment No. 1 of the TechShare Common Integrated Justice System FY2015 Resource Sharing Addendum.
  Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve Amendment No. 1 of the TechShare Common Integrated Justice System Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Resource Sharing Addendum beginning October 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015 (Agenda Item #28 approved February 3, 2015); and an Amendment (which includes a $72,376.00 credit) to the End User License Agreement and Professional Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. dated January 23, 2014 (Agenda Item #31 approved on January 21, 2014).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  TechShare CJIS Resource Sharing Amendment 1
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry to represent Williamson County in relation to Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.  
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To employ the law firm of Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry to represent Williamson County in relation to Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code. 
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Helfand Engagement Letter
 
             
25. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Continuation Order for Williamson County Disaster Declaration.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas and Assistant General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Stan O. Springerley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a Continuation Order for Williamson County Disaster Declaration; which shall continue until terminated by order of the Commissioners' Court.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Disaster Declaration Continuation
 
             
26. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving and issuing a cancellation notice to A+ Federal Credit Union (“A+FCU”) cancelling ATM Placement Agreements that allowed A+FCU to place two separate ATM machines at the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office, 904 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Texas and the Williamson County Justice Center, 405 Martin Luther King Street, Georgetown, Texas, with such cancellation being effective July 11, 2015.
  Deputy Purchasing Agent Kerstin Hancock addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve and issue a cancellation notice to A+ Federal Credit Union (“A+FCU”) cancelling ATM Placement Agreements that allowed A+FCU to place two separate ATM machines at the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office, 904 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Texas and the Williamson County Justice Center, 405 Martin Luther King Street, Georgetown, Texas, with such cancellation being effective July 11, 2015.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  A Plus FCU ATM Agreement Termination Letter
 
             
27. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Asphalt Cement, Bid# 15IFB120, to the lowest and best bidder – Martin Asphalt Company with Heartland Asphalt Materials as secondary.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To award bids received for Asphalt Cement, Bid #15IFB120, to the lowest and best bidder – Martin Asphalt Company with Heartland Asphalt Materials as secondary.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Bid Tab Asphalt Cement
  Recommendation
 
             
28. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of Aggregate, Bid #14IFB00230 for same pricing, terms and conditions as existing contract for items 1, 2 and 3 with Industrial Asphalt & Aggregates and with a price increase to $46.14 for item 4 with Vulcan Construction for the term of June 10, 2015 through June 9, 2016.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To authorize the renewal of Aggregate, Bid #14IFB00230 for same pricing, terms, and conditions as existing contract for items 1, 2 and 3 with Industrial Asphalt & Aggregates and with a price increase to $46.14 for item 4 with Vulcan Construction for the term of June 10, 2015 through June 9, 2016.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Industrial Asphalt and Aggregate Bid Extension
  Vulcan Construction Materials Bid Extension
  Vulcan Construction Materials Request for Price Increase
 
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action on Texas House Bill 283; by Texas state law the requirement that certain governmental bodies make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.
  Public Affairs Manager Connie Watson and Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  HB 283 Legislative Report
 
             
30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval of a Services Contract and Statement of Work for SHI International Corporation as the service provider for operational services pursuant to the HIPAA Compliance Annual Review as per DIR contract# DIR-SDD-2188.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve a Services Contract and Statement of Work for SHI International Corporation as the service provider for operational services pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance Annual Review as per Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract #DIR-SDD-2188.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
  Attachments:
  SHI Service Contract for HIPPA Compliance Annual Review
  HIPAA Assessment Review
  Provider Master Service Agreement
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:35 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015.
             
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.
b) Discuss Pearson Road District.
c) Discuss North Woods Road District.
d) Discuss Kaufman Loop.
  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 proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Limmer Loop
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Inner Loop
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Landfill properties (Chandler Rd.)
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 119
j) Discuss the acquisition of real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County facilities
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258
m) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Kruger property exchange (3901 CR 130 Hutto, TX)
n) Discuss the roadways within the Somerset Road District #2.
o) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Southwest Seward Junction Loop
p) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240.
q) Discuss the License Agreement for property on CR 107 & CR 118

2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
b) Discuss proposed sale of real estate on Inner Loop
c) Discuss proposed trade of real estate adjacent to Chandler Rd. and CR 130
d) Discuss proposed sale of real estate on CR 107 & CR 118
e) Discuss proposed exchange of property with BCMUD along Great Oaks Drive.
f) Discuss proposed exchange of property with Mr. Kruger
g) Discuss proposed deeds without warranty for Old Lakeway Dr. ROW
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
33. 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. 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
m) Cause No. 15-0255-C26; Ranger Excavating, LP v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
n) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al., In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
o) Cause No. D-1-GN-14-003420; John Wesley Staten v. State Of Texas, et al.; In The District Court Of Travis County, Texas;
p) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
q) Platting requirements/violations relating to Norma Kenimar Snow/Hillside Nursery, Inc. Conveyance – Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien filed under Document No. 2014056160, Official Records, Williamson County, Texas/Snow Woods Subdivision
r) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al., In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
s) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
34. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
35. Discuss Rave Mobile Safety License and Services Order Form (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per Gov’t Code Sec. 551.076).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
36. Discuss Memorandum of Agreement between Williamson County Office of Emergency Management and FEMA relating to IPAWS Program Management Office (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per Gov’t Code Sec. 551.076).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:19 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015.
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
39. 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. 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
m) Cause No. 15-0255-C26; Ranger Excavating, LP v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
n) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al., In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
o) Cause No. D-1-GN-14-003420; John Wesley Staten v. State Of Texas, et al.; In The District Court Of Travis County, Texas;
p) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
q) Platting requirements/violations relating to Norma Kenimar Snow/Hillside Nursery, Inc. Conveyance – Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien filed under Document No. 2014056160, Official Records, Williamson County, Texas/Snow Woods Subdivision
r) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al., In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
s) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
  No action was taken on this item.
             
40. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
41. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Rave Mobile Safety License and Services Order Form.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
42. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Memorandum of Agreement between Williamson County Office of Emergency Management and FEMA relating to IPAWS Program Management Office.
 

No action was taken on this item.

             
43. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Judge Gattis stated that Commissioners' Court is responsible for filling the vacant judge seat in County Court at Law #2 but no decision regarding the employment process will be made until the entire Court is present on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:20 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 9th day of June 2015.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy



    

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