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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the June 16, 2015 meeting, with a correction in Consent Agenda Item #11 and #12 to change "June 2015" to "May 2015".
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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06.16.2015 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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.
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Lead Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice for Bagdad Road (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached). |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,218,401.41 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.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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06.23.2015 Addendum
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06.23.2015 Electronic Payments
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06.23.2015 Funding Report
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06.23.2015 Quick Check Report
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06.23.2015 Wire Transfers
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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Citizen comments.
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
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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 )
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Jail.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Jail:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for All District Courts.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All District Courts:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for WCRCS.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Williamson County Radio Communications System (WCRCS):
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Judge's office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Judge's office:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for EMS.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #1.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #1:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (1) 6 Shelf Filing Cabinet, (1) Digital Voice Recorder, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (1) 6 shelf filing cabinet and (1) Digital Voice Recorder, (complete list attached) pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §263.152.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Asset Sale
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter department transfer, including (1) 2 Drawer File Cabinet, (3) 4 Drawer Filing Cabinets, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through inter department transfer, including (1) 2 drawer file cabinet and (3) 4 drawer filing cabinets, (complete list attached) pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §263.152.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Asset Transfer
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Bereket subdivision - Pct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve preliminary plat for the Bereket subdivision - Precinct #3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Prelim Plat - Bereket
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REGULAR AGENDA
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding recognition of the 2015 Williamson County Employee of the Year Award recipients.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Tara Raymore recognized the 2015 Williamson County Employee of the Year Award recipients:
Professional Leadership - Wanda Ivicic (County Attorney's office)
Project Leadership - Doug Denne (Mobile Outreach Team)
Creative Leadership - Jeannette Liu (County Attorney's office)
Wellness Leadership - Kevin Krienke (Emergency Medical Services)
No action was taken on this item. |
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Hear presentation from Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Executive Director Alisa De Luna and County Attorney Dee Hobbs addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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CASA Board
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CASA 501c3
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CASA Draft Budget
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Judge King Letter of Support
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Judge McMaster Letter of Support
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Judge Lambeth Letter of Support
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CASA Funding Request
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the transfer of 2006 Road Bond funds per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager in the amount of $250,000.00 from 2006 Unallocated Funds (P156) to IH-35 Operational Analysis (P258), $175,000.00 from Williams Drive (P183) to Reagan Blvd. Phase 3 (P211), $300,000.00 from from Williams Drive (P183) to IH-35 NBFR & Ramps (P162), $350,000.00 from 2006 Unallocated Funds (P156) to IH-35 NBFR Road & Ramps (P162), $150,000 from 2013 Unallocated Funds (P290) to University Widening (P227), $250,000.00 from FM 1460 (P195) to Tradesman Drive UPRR Crossing (P263).
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize 2006 Road Bond Transfer Request per recommendation of Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver to move $250,000.00 from 2006 Unallocated Funds (P156) to Interstate Highway (IH)-35 Operational Analysis (P258), $175,000.00 from Williams Drive (P183) to Reagan Boulevard Phase 3 (P211), $300,000.00 from Williams Drive (P183) to IH-35 North Bound Frontage Road (NBFR) & Ramps (P162), $350,000.00 from 2006 Unallocated Funds (P156) to IH-35 NBFR Road & Ramps (P162), $150,000.00 from 2013 Unallocated Funds (P290) to University Widening (P227), $250,000.00 from Farm-to-Market (FM) 1460 (P195) to Tradesman Drive Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Crossing (P263).
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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06-17-15 Memo
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Utility Joint Use Agreement between Texas Gas Services and Williamson County for utility relocation on Pearson Ranch Road, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 1.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a Utility Joint Use Agreement between Texas Gas Services and Williamson County for utility relocation on Pearson Ranch Road, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #1.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Texas Gas Joint Utility Agreement for Pearson Ranch Road
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Receive and discuss status updates on disaster recovery efforts, services and matters in relation to the May 2015 Floods. |
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Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment of members to the Williamson County Emergency Communications Dispatch Steering Committee.
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Director of Emergency Communications Scott Parker addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To appoint the following members to the Williamson County Emergency Communications Dispatch Steering Committee:
Committee Chair: Leander Fire Department Bill Gardner or their designee
Williamson County Executive Leadership: Judge Dan A. Gattis or their designee
Williamson County Sheriff's Office / Constables: Captain Mike Gleason or their designee
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services: Deputy Director Mike Knipstein or their designee
Williamson County Emergency Communications Medical Director: Jeff Jarvis, M.D. or their designee
Williamson County Fire Chief's Association (WCFCA): WCFCA President or their designee
Law Enforcement Representative - Non-County Agency: Hutto Police Department Lieutenant Dwain Jones or their designee
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Bylaws
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Recommendations
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action approving the exiting lessee’s, R. Scott Burn (Reliable Bail Bonds), sublease of the leased premises located at 310 W. 7th Street, Suite 101, Georgetown, Texas 78626 to Richard R. Davis, as sublessee.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the exiting lessee’s, R. Scott Burn (Reliable Bail Bonds), sublease of the leased premises located at 310 West 7th Street, Suite 101, Georgetown, Texas 78626 to Richard R. Davis, as sublessee.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Scott Burn Reliable Bail Bond Sublease
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of a Services Contract and Quote to Hotsy Cleaning Systems (aka, Hotsy Carlson) as the service provider for the purchase and installation of carwash equipment for Fleet Services as per BuyBoard contract #418-13.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a Services Contract and Quote to Hotsy Cleaning Systems (aka, Hotsy Carlson) as the service provider for the purchase and installation of carwash equipment for Fleet Services as per BuyBoard contract #418-13.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Quote
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Services Contract
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Williamson County EMS share of 2014 Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System Funds.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda.
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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 EMS.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:25 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015.
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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.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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
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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 |
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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). |
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Deliberate the appointment of Williamson County officers, including but not limited to vacancy in the office of judge of a statutory county court pursuant to Tex. Gov’t § 25.0009 and consult, receive, and seek advice from attorney regarding constitutional and statutory requirements pertaining to same (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters & VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.) |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:31 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015.
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding real estate. |
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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 |
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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. |
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Only if necessary, discuss and take appropriate action related to the appointment of Williamson County officers, including but not limited to vacancy in the office of judge of a statutory county court pursuant to Tex. Gov’t § 25.0009. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to receive and accept resignation from Judge of the Williamson County Court at Law #2 as mandated to be delivered to the governing body that fills vacancy and accepted by commissioners court pursuant to Tex. Election Code § 201.001(a)-(b). |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To accept the letter of resignation from Judge Tim Wright of County Court at Law #2 as mandated to be delivered to the governing body that fills the vacancy pursuant to Texas Election Code § 201.001(a)-(b).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Birkman reiterated her support for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
Commissioner Morrison wished his wife a happy birthday.
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