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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:43 A.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit: |
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
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Absent:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Attendees:
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Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
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Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve minutes of the last meeting.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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06.30.2009 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
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URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To note in the minutes off right-of-way work:
Precinct #4 - Property of John Goode 1201 CR 484, CR 468 & CR 464 clearing R.O.W. for sight distance.
To note in minutes Utility Request:
Precinct #4 - Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation - CR 440 road bore for waterline.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Off ROW
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Utility Request
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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.
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Donna Baker Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,339,986.23 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 County budget.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Funding Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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Public Information Officer Connie Watson announced that the Brown Santa Christmas in July Fun Run will be held at the Williamson County Southwest Regional Park this Saturday at 8:00 A.M. |
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Attachments: |
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Christmas in July
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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 - 9) |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #1.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #1:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Commissioner Pct. #3.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Commissioner Pct. #3:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation/destruction.
(Complete list filed with official minutes)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation/destruction.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Asset Transfers
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Discuss and consider granting a variance to the 50-foot setback line requirement of the subdivision regulations.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To grant a variance to the 50-foot setback line requirement of the subdivision regulations on Gattis School Road.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approval of final amended plat of lot 1, Wild Plum Valley, Pct. #4.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve final amended plat of lot 1, Wild Plum Valley, Pct. #4.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Wild Plum Valley
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take action regarding the Jester Williamson County Annex and the Public Safety Building in Round Rock and other matters related thereto.
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Maintenance Supervisor Joe Latteo addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Discuss and consider approving the 2009-2010 contract with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TxDFPS).
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Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the 2009-2010 contract with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TxDFPS).
Commissioner Long voted against the motion because it is an unfunded mandate from the State.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Nay:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Attachments: |
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TxDFPS Contract
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Discuss and take appropriate action on adopting a burn ban order to restrict outdoor burning activities in the unincorporated areas of the county pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 352.081 (c) (1) for up to 90 days.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To adopt a burn ban order to restrict outdoor burning activities in the unincorporated areas of the county pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 352.081 (c) (1) for up to 90 days.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Burn Ban Order
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Discuss salary options for FY 2010. |
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The following addressed the Court:
Director of Human Resources John Willingham
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
General Counsel Dale Rye
No action was taken. |
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Attachments: |
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Salary Options Chart
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:40 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009. |
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Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:46 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations. |
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No action was taken. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments from the Commissioners. |