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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JULY 29, 2008


             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:32 A.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 29, 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 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the minutes of the meetings on July 22, 23 and 28th.
 
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:
  07.22.2008 CC Minutes
  07.23.2008 Budget Minutes
  07.28.2008 Budget Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
 

No action was taken.

             
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.

Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to invoice for San Gabriel Parkway. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,070,737.49 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
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Liberty Hill citizen Jim Dillon, Psychotherapist Kenneth Koym of Austin, Round Rock citizen Jesus Franco, Granger citizen Dr. Terri Hall,  Georgetown citizen Greg Windham and General Counsel Dale Rye 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 - 15)

             
5. Discuss and approve line item transfer for County Court at Law #4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Court at Law #4:
From 0100-0429-004999 Miscellaneous $200.00
To 0100-0429-003900 Membership Dues $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. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector:
From 0100-0499-004999 Miscellaneous $77.00
To 0100-0499-004410 Bond Premiums $77.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Human Resources Department.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Human Resources Department:
From 0100-0402-004100 Professional Services $19,050.00
To 0100-0402-004310 Advertising & Legal Notices $18,200.00
To 0100-0402-004232 Training, Conferences, Seminars $850.00
 
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. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the 277th 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 277th District Court:
From 0100-0409-004998 Contingencies $722.08
To 0100-0437-004010 Visiting Judges $722.08
 
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
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Juvenile Services Department.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Juvenile Services Department:
From 0100-0576-001100 Full-time Salaries 20-30 hrs/wk $18,087.38
To 0100-0576-001110 Overtime $18,087.38
 
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. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for all County Courts.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for all County Courts:
From 0100-0409-004998 Contingencies $6,000.00
To 0100-0425-004141 Interpreters $6,000.00
 
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
             
11. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for URS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for URS (changing account number 0200-0210-003559 to 0200-0210-003558):
FROM 0200-0210-003556 Aggregate/Rock Materials $9,000.00
TO 0200-0210-003558 Culverts & Bridge Lumber $9,000.00
FROM 0200-0210-003005 Office Furniture $5,000 $2,000.00
FROM 0200-0210-005200 Right of Way $7,000.00
TO 0200-0210-004430 Utilities $9,000.00
 
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. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for June 2008.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for June 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:
  Treasurers Report June 2008
 
             
13. Consider approving a request for street closure for a portion of Mojave Bend for a neighborhood block party on August 16, 2008 from 5:00 to 10:00 P.M. 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a request for street closure for a portion of Mojave Bend for a neighborhood block party on August 16, 2008 from 5:00 to 10:00 P.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
  Attachments:
  Block Party Request
 
             
14. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items from the Sheriff's Office through inter-office transfer to auction/donation and/or disposal.  (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 from the Sheriff's Office through inter-office transfer to auction/donation and/or disposal.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Transfer_Auction
  Asset Transfer_Disposal
 
             
15. Consider approving property tax collections 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 collections 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 Collection Report_June 2008
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
16. To approve a resolution to recognize the Smith-Emerson Farm, the Spiked S Ranch, and the Smith family of Weir. 
  Mrs. Laura Smith of Weir addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a resolution to recognize the Smith-Emerson Farm, the Spiked S Ranch, and the Smith family of Weir.
 
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:
  Smith Family Resolution
 
             
17. Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for Mejia Addition, Pct. 3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve preliminary plat for Mejia Addition, 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
             
18. 10:03 A.M. Conduct Public Hearing on creation and establishment of Avery Centre Road District No. 1 and Avery Centre Road District No. 2.
10:29 A.M. hearing closed.
  Attorney Carol Polumbo of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, Gary Newman of Waterstone Development, Attorney Charlie Crossfield and Liberty Hill citizen Jim Dillon addressed the Court.
             
19. Consideration and action with respect to order creating and establishing Avery Centre Road District No. 1 and ordering other matters incident and related to the creation and establishment of such road district.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve order creating and establishing Avery Centre Road District No. 1 and ordering other matters incident and related to the creation and establishment of such road district.
 
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 for Order
  Order Creating Avery Centre Road District 1
 
             
20. Consideration and action with respect to order creating and establishing Avery Centre Road District No. 2 and ordering other matters incident and related to the creation and establishment of such road district.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an order creating and establishing Avery Centre Road District No. 2 and ordering other matters incident and related to the creation and establishment of such road district.
 
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 for Order
  Order Creating Avery Centre Road District 2
 
             
21. Consideration and action with respect to an order establishing a Public Hearing on a petition calling a Bond Election for Avery Centre Road District No. 1.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an order establishing a Public Hearing on August 19, 2008 at 9:40 A.M for a petition calling a Bond Election for 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:
  Certificate for Order
  Order for Bond Election Avery Centre Road District 1
 
             
22. Consideration and action with respect to an order establishing a Public Hearing on a petition calling a Bond Election for Avery Centre Road District No. 2.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an order establishing a Public Hearing on August 19, 2008 at 9:40 A.M. for a petition calling a Bond Election for 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:
  Certificate for Order
  Order for Bond Election Avery Centre Road District 2
 
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
             
24. Discuss and consider approving Fugro Consultants, Inc. Supplemental #1 to their Pass Through Finance Professional Service Agreement (PSA).
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Fugro Consultants, Inc. Supplemental #1 to their Pass Through Finance 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:
  Fugro Supplemental 1 to PSA SH 29
 
             
25. Discuss and consider approving HNTB Supplemental #3 to their Professional Service Agreement (PSA).
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve HNTB Supplemental #3 to their 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:
  HNTB Supplemental 3
 
             
26. Discuss and consider authorizing the TxDOT request for remaining payment for the Off-System Safety Projects Advance Funding Agreements (AFA) executed by Williamson County on November 6, 2007.  Final project costs and amounts due attached. 
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the TxDOT request for remaining payment for the Off-System Safety Projects Advance Funding Agreements (AFA) executed by Williamson County on November 6, 2007.
 
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 Off System Payment Request
 
             
27. Discuss and consider approving the Early Voting polling locations and supervisors and alternate supervisors for the November 2008 general election.
  Elections Administrator Rick Barron addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Early Voting polling locations and supervisors and alternate supervisors for the November 2008 general election.
 
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:
  Early Voting Pollworkers
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment of election judges and alternates judges to serve a term of one year beginning on August 1st, 2008.
  Elections Administrator Rick Barron, Chairman of Williamson County Republican Party Bill Fairbrother and General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court.

The Court Order will be discussed next week.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the appointment of election judges and alternates judges to serve a term of one year beginning on August 1st, 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:
  Election Judges_Alternates Appointments
 
             
29. Discuss and consider approving the Early Voting and Election Day schedule and polling sites for the November 4, 2008 General Election.
  Elections Administrator Rick Barron addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Early Voting and Election Day schedule and polling sites for the November 4, 2008 General Election with option to make changes.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Election Day Locations
  Early Voting Schedule
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning sick leave pool policy.
  Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle, Assistant County Attorney Hal Hawes, ITS Director Jay Schade, General Counsel Dale Rye and Director of Human Resources John Willingham addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To postpone this item until next week's 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:
  Sick Leave Pool Policy
 
             
31. Discuss 2008-2009 County Budget.

  Emergency Operations Director John Sneed and General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
32. Consider awarding bids received for Asphalt Mixes to the low bid meeting specifications - RTI Hot Mix Ltd., Ironhorse Asphalt and Vulcan Materials.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To award bid for Asphalt Mixes to the low bid meeting specifications - RTI Hot Mix Ltd., Ironhorse Asphalt and Vulcan Materials.
 
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:
  Asphalt Mixes Bid Tab
  Ironhorse Asphalt Bid
  Vulcan Construction Bid
 
             
33. Consider awarding bids received for Asphalt Cement and Cut Back Asphalt to low bid meeting specifications - Cleveland Asphalt Products.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To award to low bid meeting specifications - Cleveland Asphalt Products for 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
  Attachments:
  Asphalt Cement Bid Tab
  Cleveland Asphalt Products Bid
 
             
34. Consider awarding bids received for Asphalt Emulsion to the low bid meeting specifications-Cleveland Asphalt Products and P2 Emulsions.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To award to the low bid meeting specifications - Cleveland Asphalt Products and P2 Emulsions for Asphalt Emulsion.
 
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:
  Asphalt Emulsion Bid Tab
  Cleveland Asphalt Products Bid
  P Squared Emulsions Bid
 
             
35. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional  surplus property sale proceeds for the Road & Bridge Fund.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 to acknowledge additional surplus property sale proceeds for the Road & Bridge Fund.
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0200-0000-364000 Sale of Surplus Property $1,516.00
 
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
             
36. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge online auction expenditures for the Road & Bridge Fund.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 to acknowledge online auction expenditures for the Road & Bridge Fund.
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0200-0210-004999 Miscellaneous $1,516.00
 
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 11:49 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008.
             
37. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
38. 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.
             
39. Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
40. 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 12 :52 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008.
             
41. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
 

No action was taken.

             
42. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
43. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  No action was taken.
             
44. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deiliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
45. Comments from Commissioners.
 

There were no comments.

             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 12:52 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008.
             
46. Commissioners' Court reconvened at 1:09 P.M. for 2008-2009 Budget Hearings from 1:09 - 4:00 P.M.
  The following addressed the Court in regards to the 2008-09 Budget:

Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
Director of Human Resources John Willingham
Judge Tim Wright, County Court at Law 2
County Attorney Jana Duty
Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig
Chief Deputy for Constable's Office Precinct 4 Mark Birchard
Constable Precinct 4 Marty Ruble
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
General Counsel Dale Rye

BREAK 1:49 P.M. TO 2:05 PM

EMS HAZMAT Coordinator Marty Herrin
Emergency Operations Director John Sneed for Chief of Operations for Emergency Communications Patrick Cobb
ITS Director Jay Schade
Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt 
Director of Veterans Services Ray Nelson
County Auditor David Flores

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 4:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 5th day of August, 2008. 

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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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