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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JULY 8, 2008

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:40 A.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2008, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:

Present:
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge  
 
Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1  
 
Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2  
 
Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3  
 
Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4  
 
Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk  
Attendees:
Hal Hawes, Assistant County Attorney
Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 

Motion: To approve minutes of the last 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:
  06.24.2008 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To note in minutes Utility Requests:
Precinct 1 - Gillingwater Excavation, Ltd - Morris Road - ROW for storm sewer.
Precinct 2 - Grande Communications - Parkside at Mayfield Ranch (Devil River, Inks Lake Drive, Purtis Creek, Parkside Parkway, Pine woods) - Road bores for 4" PVC conduit with fiber.
 
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:
  Utility Request Summary
  Gillingwater Excavation
  Grande Communications
 
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, and Wire Transfers 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 Donna McKitrick addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $5,124,254.97 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the 2006-07 and 2007-08 County budgets.
 
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:
  07_01_08 Funding Report
  Addendum
  Wire Transfers 07_01_08
  07_08_08 Funding Report
  Wire Transfers 07_08_08
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Robbie Arnett of Hutto, Jim Dillon, Howard Eland, Walt Black, Cynthia Grochowski, and Wayne Williams of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes 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 - 29)


             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #4:
From 0100-0554-003321 Film, Film Processing $200.00
To 0100-0554-003901 Publications/Books/Periodicals $200.00
 
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
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #4:
From 0100-0554-004212 Postage $600.00
To 0100-0554-003008 Law Enforcement Equipment<$5,000 $600.00
 
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 all County Courts at Law.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To a line item transfer for all County Courts at Law:
From 0100-0409-005000 Capital Outlay>$5,000 $140,000.00
To 0100-0425-004130 Court Appointed Attorneys $140,000.00
 
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
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the 395th District Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the 395th District Court:
From 0100-0439-003005 Office Furniture <$5,000 $366.13
To 0100-0439-004010 Visiting Judges $366.13

 
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
             
9. Discuss and conside approving a line item transfer for the Juvenile Services Department.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Juvenile Services Department:
From 0100-0576-003003 Radio Equipment<$5.000 $950.00
From 0100-0576-004510 Facility Maintenance & Repairs $1,825.00
From 0100-0576-004231 Travel $2,000.00
From 0100-0576-003307 Pharmaceuticals $2,000.00
To 0100-0576-003010 Computer Equipment<$5,000 $950.00
To 0100-0576-004543 Repairs to Equipment $1,825.00
To 0100-0576-003301 Gasoline,Oil $2,000.00
To 0100-0576-004212 Postage $2,000.00


 
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
             
10. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
From 0100-0560-003530 Investigative Supplies/Service $1,500.00
To 0100-0560-004231 Travel $1,500.00
 
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
             
11. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
From 0100-0570-005000 Capital Outlay>$5,000 $80,000.00
To 0100-0570-003316 Medical Hospital $70,000.00
To 0100-0570-003317 Dental $10,000.00
 
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
             
12. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
To 0100-0560-004970 Animal Control Supplies $500.00
From 0100-0560-003008 Law Enforcement Equipment<$5,000 $500.00

 
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
             
13. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP #1.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for JP #1:
From 0100-0409-004998 Contingencies $1,000.00
To 0100-0451-004002 Jurors,Grand Jorors, Jury Comm $1,000.00
 
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
             
14. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP #1.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for JP #1:
From 0100-0451-001107 Temporary Labor-Seasonal Help $3,600.00
To 0100-0451-001102 Part-time Salaries <20 Hrs/wk $3,600.00

 
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
             
15. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP #4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for JP #4:
From 0100-0409-005000 Capital Outlay>$5,000 $42,000.00
To 0100-0454-004190 Autopsies,Med Inquests $42,000.00
 
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
             
16. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team:
From 0340-0341-004181 Independent Audit Fees $2,000.00
To 0340-0341-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $250.00
To 0340-0341-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance $1,750.00
 
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
             
17. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team:
From 0340-0341-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $200.00
To 0340-0341-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance $200.00
 
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
             
18. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team:
From 0340-0341-003003 Radio Equipment<$5,000 $1,080.00
To 0340-0341-004541 Vehhcle Repairs & Maintenance $1,080.00
 
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
             
19. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Emergency Communications.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Communications:
From 0100-0583-004548 Radio Repairs & Maintenance $15,000.00
From 0100-0583-004548 Radio Repairs & Maintenance $4,000.00
To 0100-0583-003010 Computer Equipment<$5,000 $15,000.00
To 0100-0583-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance $4,000.00
 
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
             
20. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector:
From 0100-0499-001102 Part-time Salaries<20 Hrs/wk $6,300.00
From 0100-0499-001107 Temporary Labor-Seasonal Help $5,500.00
To 0100-0499-001101 Part-time Salaries 20-30 hrs/wk $11,800.00
 
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
             
21. To discuss and consider a line item transfer for the Parks Department.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Parks Department:
From 0100-0510-004430 Utilities $4,000.00
To 0100-0510-004541 Vehicle Repairs &  Maintenance $4,000.00
 
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
             
22. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the retirement of (2) vehicles and the transfer of various items from multiple departments through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation. (Complete list filed with official minutes)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the retirement of (2) vehicles and the transfer of various items from multiple departments through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation.
 
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:
  Consent_Auction or Transfer
  Consent_Retirement
 
             
23. Consider recognizing and noting in the minutes the continuing education hours earned by Commissioner Lisa Birkman as required by Section 81.0025, of the Texas Local Government Code.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To recognize and note in the minutes the continuing education hours earned by Commissioner Lisa Birkman as required by Section 81.0025, of the Texas Local Government Code.
 
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:
  Certificate
  Transcript
 
             
24. Consider approving Justice of the Peace #4, June 2008, monthly report in compliance with the Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the Justice of the Peace #4, June 2008, monthly report in compliance with the Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
 
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:
  June 2008 Collections Report
 
             
25. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of May 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of May 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
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:
  May 2008 Property Tax Collections
 
             
26. Consider approving Waiver of Penalty & Interest as determined by Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a Waiver of Penalty & Interest as determined by Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
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:
  Waiver of Penalty and Interest
 
             
27. Consider granting request for a duathlon event to be held at the Williamson County Regional Park and surrounding roadways on Sunday, August 17th, 2008.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a request for a duathlon event to be held at the Williamson County Regional Park and surrounding roadways on Sunday, August 17th, 2008.
 
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:
  Event Information
 
             
28. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for May 2008.
  This item was removed from the Agenda.
             
29. Consider approving the investment report for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2008 which was approved by the Investment Committee on June 16, 2008.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the investment report for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2008 which was approved by the Investment Committee on June 16, 2008.
 
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:
  Investment Report
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action on approving new Agriculture Agent - Bob Whitney presented by District Extension Administrator Ronald C. Woolley.
  District Extension Administrator Ronald C. Woolley and Agriculture Agent Bob Whitney addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve new Agriculture Agent - Bob Whitney.
 
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:
  Bob Whitney Resume
 
             
31. Hear July 2008 Monthly Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB and Linda Rife consultant for Williamson County addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  Construction Summary Report
 
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
             
33. Discuss and take appropriate action on TxDOT Advanced Funding Agreement for Williamson County 0914-00-258 RM 620 at Great Oaks Drive for the modification of a traffic signal.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve TxDOT Advanced Funding Agreement for Williamson County 0914-00-258 RM 620 at Great Oaks Drive for the modification of a traffic signal.
 
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:
  TxDOT Advanced Funding Agreement_Great Oaks
 
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action on Resolution for TxDOT Advanced Funding Agreement for Williamson County #0914-00-258 RM 620 at Great Oaks Drive for a modification of a traffic signal.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a Resolution for TxDOT Advanced Funding Agreement for Williamson County #0914-00-258 RM 620 at Great Oaks Drive for a modification of a traffic signal.
 
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:
  TxDOT Great Oaks Resolution
 
             
35. Discuss and consider approving Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (LAN) Supplemental #2 to their S.E. Inner Loop Professional Service Agreement (PSA).
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (LAN) Supplemental #2 to their S.E. Inner Loop 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:
  Lockwood Andrews Newnam Supplemental 2_SE Inner Loop
 
             
36. Consider approving an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Georgetown for use of the Unified Road Systems' CMI RS 425 B Road Recycler for a city project.
  URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Georgetown for use of the Unified Road Systems' CMI RS 425 B Road Recycler for a city project.
 
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:
  Interlocal Agreement_Road Recycler
 
             
37. Discuss and consider approving Alba Utility & Services Consultants, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for utility coordination management services.
 

Commissioner Birkman introduced Jesse Alba, President of Alba Utility & Services Consultants.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To appprove Alba Utility & Services Consultants, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for utility coordination management services.
 
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:
  Alba Utility Coordination PSA
 
             
38. Discuss and consider accepting Lynda Sue Street as a public roadway.
  General Counsel Dale Rye and URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  LyndaSueDeed
  LyndaSueMap
 
             
39. Consideration and action with respect to resolution calling a Public Hearing regarding establishment of Avery Centre Road District No. 1.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield and Gary Newman of Avery Ranch addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a resolution calling a Public Hearing on July 29, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. regarding establishment of Avery Centre Road District No. 1.
 
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:
  Affidavit of Posting Notice_Avery Centre Road District
  Certificate for Resolution
  Resolution for Avery Centre Road District 1
 
             
40. Consideration and action with respect to resolution calling a Public Hearing regarding establishment of Avery Centre Road District No. 2.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield and Gary Newman of Avery Ranch addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve resolution calling a Public Hearing for July 29, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. regarding establishment of Avery Centre Road District No. 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:
  Affidavit of Posting Notice_Avery Centre Road District
  Certificate for Resolution
  Resolution for Avery Centre Road District 2
 
             
41. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests owned by Peggy Simpson and Curtis Borho required for the construction of the CR 175 expansion project, and take other appropriate action.
  This item was removed from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Simpson-Resolution authorizing condemnation HWY 79
  Borho Resolution Authorizing Condemnatino
 
             
42. Consider authorizing Project Budget Transfer of 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: Move balance and close P71 McNeil Road $261,969.33 to P127 O'Connor Boulevard.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize Project Budget Transfer of 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: Move balance and close P71 McNeil Road $261,969.33 to P127 O'Connor Boulevard.
 
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
             
43. Consider authorizing Project Budget Transfer of 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: Move balance and close P11 Georgetown Inner Loop $36,365.34 to P13 Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorizing Project Budget Transfer of 2001 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: Move balance and close P11 Georgetown Inner Loop $36,365.34 to P13 Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
 
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
             
44. Discuss and take appropriate action on terminating the RZ Communications, Inc. Service Agreement and Statement of Work.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve terminating the RZ Communications, Inc. Service Agreement and Statement of Work.
 
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:
  Rz Communications Termination Agreement
 
             
45. Discuss and consider approving Williamson County Auditor's Office to conduct and report on the financial status of ESD #10 and to charge the ESD approximately $2,000 for costs incurred as required by the Health and Safety Code 775.082.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Williamson County Auditor's Office to conduct and report on the financial status of ESD #10 and to charge the ESD approximately $2,000 for costs incurred as required by the Health and Safety Code 775.082. (This is a special project and not to be viewed as setting a precedent.)
 
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
             
46. Discuss and consider approving payment of invoice without a Purchase Order.
  GIS Coordinator/Analyst Richard Semple and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve payment of invoice without a Purchase Order.
 
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:
  Invoice
 
             
47. Discuss and take appropriate action on the FY08 final draft Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program.
  Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the FY08 final draft Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant 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:
  Table of Contents
  SF424
  Action Plan
  Table 2b
  Project Applications
  Newspaper Notices
  Monitoring Standards
  Draw Instructions
  CHAS
  Certfications
  maps and census
  summary of projects
  draw form
  table 3c
 
             
48. Consider authorizing the City of Georgetown to receive the approved Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation of $179,595 prior to October 1, 2008. 
  Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the City of Georgetown to receive the approved Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation of $179,595 prior to October 1, 2008.
 
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
             
49. Discuss and take appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with City of Leander for the Pictometry GIS Project.
  GIS Coordinator/Analyst Richard Semple addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with City of Leander for the Pictometry GIS Project.
 
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:
  Leander Revised ILA
 
             
50. Discuss and take appropriate action on HarrisLOGIC Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work.
  Mobile Outreach Team Manager Annie Burwell addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve HarrisLOGIC Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work.
 
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:
  HarrisLOGIC Master Service Agreement
  HarrisLOGIC Statement of Work
 
             
51. Discuss and take appropriate action on possible park land purchase in western Williamson County.
  This item was moved to Executive Session.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize Commissioner Long to negotiate and execute a real estate contract to acquire 865.49 acres from ASC River Oaks Ranch Limited.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Proposed terms
 
             
52. Discuss and take appropriate action on contract for Mitigation Services between TxDOT and Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) (as representative for the County) on Chaos Cave Preserve and Big Oak Cave Preserve.  Authorize Commissioner Birkman to sign on behalf of the County as President of Williamson County Conservation Foundation.
  Gary Boyd of Parks Department addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve contract for Mitigation Services between TxDOT and Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) (as representative for the County) on Chaos Cave Preserve and Big Oak Cave Preserve and authorize Commissioner Birkman to sign on behalf of the County as President of Williamson County Conservation Foundation.
 
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:
  Mitigation Contract
 
             
53. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Multiple Use Agreement by and between Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) and Williamson County to provide for the construction, maintenance and operation of a public Shared Use Path (i.e. Brushy Creek Regional Trail) by Williamson County on and within the highway right of way owned and/or controlled by the CTRMA and being part of CTRMA’s 183A highway facility.
  Gary Boyd of Parks Department addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a Multiple Use Agreement by and between Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) and Williamson County to provide for the construction, maintenance and operation of a public Shared Use Path (i.e. Brushy Creek Regional Trail) by Williamson County on and within the highway right of way owned and/or controlled by the CTRMA and being part of CTRMA’s 183A highway facility.
 
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:
  Multiple Use Agreement
 
             
54. Discuss and consider authorizing County Judge to execute Lease and Parkland Improvement Agreement between the City of Austin and Williamson County, Texas for Brushy Creek Regional Trail, contingent upon final review by County Attorney's office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize County Judge to execute Lease and Parkland Improvement Agreement between the City of Austin and Williamson County, Texas for Brushy Creek Regional Trail, contingent upon final review by County Attorney's office.
 
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:
  Brushy Creek Regional Trail Agreement
 
             
55. Consider re-awarding existing annual contracts for the County.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To re-award existing annual contracts for the County.
 
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
             
56. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of July 23, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. in Purchasing Department to receive bids for Contract Towing Service, Asphalt Mixes, Asphalt Emulsions, Asphalt Cement and Cut Back Asphalt.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of July 23, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. in Purchasing Department to receive bids for Contract Towing Service, Asphalt Mixes, Asphalt Emulsions, Asphalt Cement and Cut Back Asphalt.
 
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
             
57. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of July 31, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. in Purchasing Department to receive bids for Force Protection/Tactical Gear for Williamson County Law Enforcement.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of July 31, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. in Purchasing Department to receive bids for Force Protection/Tactical Gear for Williamson County Law Enforcement.
 
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
             
58. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of July 31, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in Purchasing Department to receive following annual bids:
1. HVAC Services 
2. Fuel
3. Body Armor for Law Enforcement
4. Medical Supplies for Jail
5. Uniforms For Williamson County Law Enforcement and Civilian Personnel Of The Sheriff’s Office
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of July 31, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in Purchasing Department to receive following annual bids:
1. HVAC Services
2. Fuel
3. Body Armor for Law Enforcement
4. Medical Supplies for Jail
5. Uniforms For Williamson County Law Enforcement and Civilian Personnel Of The Sheriff’s Office
 
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
             
59. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of August 5, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. in Purchasing Department to receive bids for Bulk Cement for Unified Road and Bridge.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of August 5, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. in Purchasing Department to receive bids for Bulk Cement for Unified Road and Bridge.
 
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
             
60. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of August 5, 2008 at 2:00 P.M in Purchasing Department to receive the following annual bids for Williamson County Unified Road and Bridge:
1. Concrete Culverts-Poured In Place
2. Concrete Labor and Materials
3. Aggregate
4. Culverts-Precast
5. Fencing Labor & Labor-Materials
6. Hauling
7. Road Base
8. Roadside Chemicals & Herbicide
9. Culverts - Corrugated
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of August 5, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in Purchasing Department to receive the following annual bids for Williamson County Unified Road and Bridge:
1. Concrete Culverts-Poured In Place
2. Concrete Labor and Materials
3. Aggregate
4. Culverts-Precast
5. Fencing Labor & Labor-Materials
6. Hauling
7. Road Base
8. Roadside Chemicals & Herbicide
9. Culverts - Corrugated
 
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
             
61. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of August 6, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in Purchasing Department to receive the following annual bids and malpractice insurance proposal:
1. Pharmaceuticals for Williamson County Animal Shelter
2. Pharmaceuticals for EMS
3. EMS Protective Clothing
4. Landscape Maintenance for Williamson County Facilities
5. Landscape Maintenance for Parks
6. Malpractice Insurance for EMS - Proposal
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of August 6, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in Purchasing Department to receive the following annual bids and malpractice insurance proposal:
1. Pharmaceuticals for Williamson County Animal Shelter
2. Pharmaceuticals for EMS
3. EMS Protective Clothing
4. Landscape Maintenance for Williamson County Facilities
5. Landscape Maintenance for Parks
6. Malpractice Insurance for EMS - Proposal
 
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
             
62. Consider approving price increase request from Vulcan Materials Company for  Asphalt Mixes, Item 7 & 8.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve price increase request from Vulcan Materials Company for Asphalt Mixes, Item 7 & 8.
 
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:
  Vulcan Documentation
 
             
63. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-341213 Vehicle Usage Fee $14,858.60
 
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
             
64. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Constable Pct. #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Constable Pct. #3:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0553-003301 Gasoline, Oil $14,858.60
 
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
             
65. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-341214 Vehicle Usage Fee $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
             
66. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Constable Pct. #4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Constable Pct. #4:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0554-003301 Gasoline, Oil $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
             
67. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-341211 Vehicle Usage Fee $2,000.00
 
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
             
68. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Constable Pct. #1.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Constable Pct. #1:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0551-003301 Gasoline, Oil $2,000.00
 
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
             
69. To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for additional patrol revenues.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for additional patrol revenues:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-341206 Patrol Revenue $10,175.00
 
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
             
70. To approve an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Sheriff's Office additional fuel expenditures.
 

First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Sheriff's Office additional fuel expenditures.
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0560-003301 Gasoline, Oil $10,175.00

 
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
             
71. To discuss and consider approving an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approving a budget amendment for the Road and Bridge Fund.
  URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron and Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Road and Bridge Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0200-0210-003301 Gasoline, Oil $450,000.00
 
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
             

COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:24 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2008.
             
72. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
73. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
74. Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
75. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:31 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2008.
             
76. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a contract to acquire 12.209 acres from William Albert for the Chandler Road right of way. 
 
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
             
77. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
78. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  No action was taken.
             
79. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
80. Comments from Commissioners.

There were no comments from the Commissioners.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:34 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2008.


THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 14th day of July, 2008.

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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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