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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JULY 22, 2008

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:33 A.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 22, 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 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the 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:
  07.15.2008 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: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To note in minutes off right-of-way work:
CR105 - Permission to enter the property of Ernest W. Kimbro for the purpose of clearing the ROW and reshaping drainage for fence construction and to provide working room for equipment to work while replacing culvert under CR 105. Pct.3 - DP
 
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:
  Off ROW Summary
 
             
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.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,833,257.07 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:
  Funding Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Liberty Hill citizen Jim Dillon, Kenneth Craven of Leander, Lance Jobson of Liberty Hill, Howard Falkenberg Chairman of Capital Area Transportation Coalition and Bruce Byron Executive Director of Capital Area Transportation Coalition addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  CATC SH 29 Resolution
 
             
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 - 15)
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for ITS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for ITS:
From 0100-0503-003120 Printer Supplies $250.00
To 0100-0503-004969 Freight $250.00
 
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. #2.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #2:
From 0100-0552-003003 Radio Equipment<$5,000 $6,000.00
To 0100-0552-003010 Computer Equipment<$5,000 $6,000.00
From 0100-0552-003003 Radio Equipment<$5,000 $1,500.00
To 0100-0552-004209 Cellar Phone/Pager $1,500.00
From 0100-0552-003005 Office Furniture<$5,000 $300.00
To 0100-0552-004209 Cellar Phone/Pager $300.00
From 0100-0552-003008 Law Enforcement Equipmt <$5,000 $300.00
To 0100-0552-004209 Cellar Phone/Pager $300.00
From 0100-0552-004999 Miscellanous $150.00
To 0100-0552-004705 Pre-Employment Screening $150.00
From 0100-0552-003003 Radio Equipment<$5,000 $300.00
To 0100-0552-004212 Postage $300.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Commissioner Pct #1.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve line item transfer for Commissioner Pct #1:
From 0100-0211-004100 Professional Services $400.00
To 0100-0211-004621 Copier Rental and Supplies $400.00
 
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 Sheriff's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
From 0100-0570-004999 Miscellaneous $500.00
From 0100-0570-004705 Pre-Employment Screenings $3,000.00
To 0100-0570-004231 Travel $3,500.00
 
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
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Court:
From 0100-0435-001107 Temporary Labor/seasonal $5,187.22
To 0100-0435-001102 Part Time Salaries<20hrs/wk $5,187.22
 
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. Consider granting request by Westwood High School for road closures on Thursday, October 9th for their 2008 Homecoming Parade.
  This item was moved to regular session.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve road closures on Thursday, October 9th for Westwood High School's 2008 Homecoming Parade.
 
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. Consider approving Property Tax Refunds - Over $2,500.00 for the month of June 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Property Tax Refunds - Over $2,500.00 for the month of June 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:
  Property Tax Refunds June 2008
 
             
12. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items to multiple departments through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation.  (Complete list filed with official minutes)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items to 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:
  Property Transfers_Auction
  Property Transfers
 
             
13. Consider and take appropriate action on acceptance of donation for memorial tree for Mr. Charles W. Space.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To accept a donation for a memorial tree for Mr. Charles W. Space.
 
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:
  Memorial Tree Donation Charles W Space
 
             
14. Discuss and consider final plat approval to Harmony Forest, Pct #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve final plat for Harmony Forest, Pct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
15. Discuss and consider final plat approval of Summerlyn, Phase P-3B, Pct #2.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve final plat for Summerlyn, Phase P-3B, Pct #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
             

REGULAR AGENDA
             
16. Hear presentation on the Summit at Rivery Park.
  Project Manager for Ledgestone Dan Clark and Consultant Marlene McMichael addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  Summit at Rivery Park
 
             
17. Hear presentation given by Lonestar Circle of Care.
  Lonestar Circle of Care Chair Jack Hunnicutt addressed the Court.
             
18. To hear a presentation from HR Director, John Willingham, on proposed salary increases for 2008-2009.
  Director of Human Resources John Willingham and Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize County Judge to send letter (with typo correction)  to Bob Daigh in regards to ramp project from Blue Springs to SH 29; for construction to be in two phases, with the southern section being first, followed by the northern section.
 
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 Halff Associates, Inc. Supplemental #2 to their BUS 79 Improvements project Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for PS&E development.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Halff Associates, Inc. Supplemental #2 to their BUS 79 Improvements project Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for PS&E development.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Halff Associates Supplemental 1
 
             
21. Consider approving an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Taylor regarding the rehabilitation/reconstruction expansion of Business 79 (2nd Street) in Taylor, Texas, and assumption of operation and maintenance of same from Texas Department of Transportation. 
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Taylor regarding the rehabilitation/reconstruction expansion of Business 79 (2nd Street) in Taylor, Texas, and assumption of operation and maintenance of same from Texas Department of Transportation.
 
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:
  City of Taylor Letter
  Taylor Interlocal for US 79
 
             
22. Consider approving $908.36 for additional services for Moman Architect.
 

Building Projects Manager Gary Wilson addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve $908.36 for additional services for Moman Architect.
 
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:
  Additional Services_Moman
 
             
23. Consider approving $1,000 in additional services for Fugro Consultants Inc.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve $1,000 in additional services for Fugro Consultants Inc.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Fugro
 
             
24. Discuss and consider acceptance of the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan quarterly report to Williamson County Commissioners' Court for the second quarter of 2008 (period ending 6/30/08).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To agree to accept the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan quarterly report to Williamson County Commissioners' Court for the second quarter of 2008 (period ending 6/30/08).
 
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:
  Qrtly Report Regional Habitat Conservation Plan
 
             
25. Discuss and take appropriate action on a modification to that certain Intergovernmental Agreement between Williamson County and Immigration Customs Enforcement relating to Low Cost Telephone Services.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a modification to that certain Intergovernmental Agreement between Williamson County and Immigration Customs Enforcement relating to Low Cost Telephone 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:
  Modification to ICE Agreement
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding space for District Office for State Representative. 
  State Representative Dan Gattis addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize Commissioner Covey to work with State Representative Dan Gattis and Senator Steve Ogden and bring back a proposal to the Court.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Abstain)
  Attachments:
  District Office Lease Contract
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action on addendum to the contract with Bluebonnet Trails MHMR for crisis services provided by the Mobile Outreach Team.
  Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Assistant County Attorney Hal Hawes addressed the Court. 
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve an addendum to the contract with Bluebonnet Trails MHMR for crisis services provided by the Mobile Outreach Team.
 
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:
  MHMR Addendum Crisis Services
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action on new Special Event Road Closure request procedure.
  Chief of Operations for Emergency Communications Patrick Cobb and Public Information Officer Connie Watson addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 

Motion: To table this item.

 
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:
  SPecial Event Road Closure Request Procedure
 
             
29. To discuss and consider authorizing advertising and setting a date for a Public Hearing on the 2008-2009 County Budget for August 19th, 2008.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set a date for a Public Hearing on the 2008-2009 County Budget for August 19th, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
 
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
             
30. Discuss and set Public Hearing on revised Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To set the date of August 26, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. for a Public Hearing on revised Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
 
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:
  Flood Plain Ordinance
 
             
31. Consider canceling date of July 31, 2008 to receive bids for Body Armor for Williamson County Law Enforcement.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve canceling date of July 31, 2008 to receive bids for Body Armor 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
             

COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:06 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008.

             
32. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
33. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
34. Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 5551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
35. 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.
             
36. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relating to a proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) between Williamson County, the Summit at Rivery Park and the City of Georgetown (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 5: 06 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008.
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken.
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
39. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  No action was taken.
             
40. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
41. Discuss and take action on the deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relating to a proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) between Williamson County, the Summit at Rivery Park and the City of Georgetown.

  No action was taken.
             
42. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were not comments.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 5:07 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 29th day of July, 2008.


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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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