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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
JULY 14, 2009

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:43 A.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2009, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
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:
Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 

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:
  07.07.2009 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 1 Lisa Birkman To note in the minutes: 
Utility Request: Precinct #3 - Verizon S.W. - CR 234 - Bore for buried cable.
Central Telephone Company of Texas (embarq) CR 226 - Buried copper cable.
Off-Right-of-Way Work: Precinct #4 - Property of Betsy Ross at corner of CR 428 & 494 - Trim trees for sight distance.
 
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
  Utility Request
 
             
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.
  Donna Baker Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager addressed the Court.

Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to invoice for Gabriels Funeral Chapel. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,329,735.74 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.
 
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:
  Addenedum
  COA
  Funding Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  County Court at Law #3 Judge Don Higginbotham announced his retirement effective December 31, 2010.
             
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 - 20)
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney:
To 0100-0475-003900 Membership Dues $135.00  
From 0100-0475-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $135.00
 
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 the County Attorney.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney:
To 0100-0475-001103 Part-time Salaries 30-40 hrs/wk $227.20  
From 0100-0475-001100 Full-time Salaries $227.20

 
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 County Attorney.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney:
To 0100-0475-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance $200.81  
From 0100-0475-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $200.81
 
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 Constable Pct. #1.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #1:
From 0100-0551-003005 Office Furniture<$5000 $1,000.00  
To 0100-0551-004541 Vehicle Repair and Maintenance $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
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #1.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #1:
From 0100-0551-003005 Office Furniture<$5000 $200.00  
To 0100-0551-003008 Law Enforcement Equipment<$5000 $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
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for all County Courts.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for all County Courts:
From 0100-0409-004419 Non Dept/Property Insurance $127,696.25  
From 0100-0409-004999 Non Dept/Miscellaneous $32,303.75  
To 0100-0425-004130 All Cty Cts/Court Appointed Attys $160.00
 
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. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP #2.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for JP #2:
From 0100-0452-003901 Publications/Books/Periodicals $250.00  
To 0100-0452-004410 Bond Premiums $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
             
12. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Debt Service Fund.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Debt Service Fund:
From 0600-0600-006625 '08 Ltd. Tax Notes - Int $6,292.48  
To 0600-0600-004999 Miscellaneous $6,292.48
 
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. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP #2.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for JP #2:
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $30,000.00  
To 0100-0452-004190 JP#2/Autopsies $30,000.00
 
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. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Commissioner Pct. #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Commissioner Pct. #3:
From 0100-0213-004100 Professional Services $1,000.00  
To 0100-0213-004231 Travel $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
             
15. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Parks.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Parks:
From 0100-0510-003554 Chemicals, Roadside spraying $4,000.00  
To 0100-0510-004541 Vehicle Repairs and 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
             
16. Consider approving Justice of the Peace #4 June 2009, monthly report in compliance with Code 
of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace #4 June 2009, monthly report in compliance with 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:
  EOM REPORT 06-09 JP 4
 
             
17. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items to multiple departments through inter-office transfer and/or auction/donation/destruction.
(Complete list filed with official minutes)

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items to multiple departments through inter-office transfer and/or auction/donation/destruction.
 
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 Transfers
 
             
18. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of June 2009 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion:To approve property tax collections for the month of June 2009 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:
  June 09 Property Tax Collections
 
             
19. Consider closing Braes Valley Blvd. from 9507 to the end of the street on Sat. July 25th from 8:00 A.M. until 11 P.M. and consider loaning 10 cones and 2 barricades for a volleyball tournament to benefit the Mentor A Child Program.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve closing Braes Valley Blvd. from 9507 to the end of the street on Sat. July 25th from 8:00 A.M. until 11 P.M. and consider loaning 10 cones and 2 barricades for a volleyball tournament to benefit the Mentor A Child 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:
  Braes Valley
 
             
20. Consider and approve accepting abandoned 1997 Mercury Cougar as Williamson County property. 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve accepting abandoned 1997 Mercury Cougar as Williamson County property.
 
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
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action on proclamations recognizing the volunteer contributions of Candice Clark and Don Van Wassehnova in their efforts to enhance and beautify Berry Springs Park and Preserve.
  Gary Boyd, Susan Blackledge and Mark Pettigrew of the Parks Department addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve proclamations recognizing the volunteer contributions of Candice Clark and Don Van Wassehnova in their efforts to enhance and beautify Berry Springs Park and Preserve.
 
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:
  Clark Proc
  VanWassenhnova Proclamation
 
             
22. Hear the July 2009 Monthly Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
  James Klotz Project Manager for HNTB addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  2009-07-CSR
 
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  James Klotz Project Manager for HNTB addressed the Court.
             
24. Discuss and consider approving PBS&J Supplemental #2 to their CEI services Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for the execution of Supplemental #2 to Work Authorization #2 (Williams Drive/RM 2338) and Work Authorization #3 (RM 2338 - pass through project).
  James Klotz Project Manager for HNTB addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve PBS&J Supplemental #2 to their CEI services Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for the execution of Supplemental #2 to Work Authorization #2 (Williams Drive/RM 2338) and Work Authorization #3 (RM 2338 - pass through 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:
  PBSJ Supp
 
             
25. Consider approving Change Order No. 4 for US 79 Section 5B (Wilco Project No. 08WC607), a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct 4.
  James Klotz Project Manager for HNTB addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Change Order No. 4 for US 79 Section 5B (Wilco Project No. 08WC607), a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct 4.
 
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:
  US 79 CO 4
 
             
26. Consider approving Change Order No. 5 for US 79 Section 5B (Wilco Project No. 08WC607), a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct 4.
  James Klotz Project Manager for HNTB addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Change Order No. 5 for US 79 Section 5B (Wilco Project No. 08WC607), a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct 4.
 
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:
  US 79 CO 5
 
             
27. Consider authorizing budget transfer request of 2006 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: move $2,250,000.00 from P157 CR 111/Westinghouse Road to Wyoming Springs.
  James Klotz Project Manager for HNTB addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize a budget transfer request of 2006 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: move $2,250,000.00 from P157 CR 111/Westinghouse Road to Wyoming Springs.
 
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
             
28. Consider authorizing project budget transfer of 2006 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: move $3,200,000.00 from P158 CR 104 Phase I to P210 CR104 Phase II.
  James Klotz Project Manager for HNTB addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize a project budget transfer of 2006 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: move $3,200,000.00 from P158 CR 104 Phase I to P210 CR104 Phase II.
 
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
             
29. Consider authorizing budget transfer request of 2006 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: move $3,520,484.61 from P180 (Right of Way) to the projects and amounts P157 (CR111/Westinghouse Rd) $152,514.70, P175 (Chandler Road 3A/3B) $339,224.25, P183 (Williams Drive) $46,623.16, P195 (FM 1460) $2,982,122.50.
  James Klotz Project Manager for HNTB addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize a budget transfer request of 2006 Road Bond monies per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: move $3,520,484.61 from P180 (Right of Way) to the projects and amounts P157 (CR111/Westinghouse Rd) $152,514.70, P175 (Chandler Road 3A/3B) $339,224.25, P183 (Williams Drive) $46,623.16, P195 (FM 1460) $2,982,122.50.
 
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:
  Expenditure Detail Right of Way
 
             
30. Discuss and take action regarding the Jester Williamson County Annex and the Public Safety Building in Round Rock and other matters related thereto.
  Maintenance Supervisor Joe Latteo addressed the Court. 

No action was taken.
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding interlocal agreement with the City of Cedar Park on skate park assistance.
  Gary Boyd of the Parks Department addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Cedar Park on assistance with their skate park.
 
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:
  ILA
 
             
32. Discuss and consider approving a contract with Facility Engineering Utilization Logistics System F.E.U.L.S for Solar Panel (Preliminary) Evaluation at Juvenile Services.
  Maintenance Supervisor Joe Latteo and Kathy Grimes, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
  Attachments:
  FUELS Proposal
 
             
33. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of August 4, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. and August 5, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for annual contracts and consider re-awarding existing annual contracts. (complete list attached)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of August 4, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. and August 5, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for annual contracts and consider re-awarding existing annual contracts.
 
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:
  Reawards annual contracts
  Re-bids annual contracts
 
             
34. Consider awarding bids received for Chandler Road Phase IIIB (Bid# 09WC717) to the best and lowest bidder meeting specifications- Chasco Constructors, Ltd., LLP.
  James Klotz Project Manager for HNTB addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve awarding to the best and lowest bidder meeting specifications for Chandler Road Phase IIIB (Bid# 09WC717) Chasco Constructors, Ltd., LLP. Bid amount: $5,649,034.60.
 
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
  Attachments:
  Recommendations and Bid Analysis
  CHASCO Constructors bid
 
             
35. Consider awarding bids received for rubber-asphalt crack sealer and guard rail materials to the low bids meeting specifications. (complete list attached)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To award bids received for rubber-asphalt crack sealer and guard rail materials to the low bids meeting specifications - Crafco Texas, Inc. and Texas Corrugators.
 
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:
  Recommendation letter for Rubber-Asphalt Crack Sealer and Guard Rail Materials
  bid tabulation Guard Rail materials
  bid tabulation Rubber-Asphalt Crack Sealer
  Crafco TX Bid
  TX Corrugators
 
             
36. Consider rejecting bids received for: Permanent Traffic Counters for IH35/SH29 Interchange, Bid # 08WC618. Paperless Ticket-Writer Systems for Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Bid# 09WC705.
Chain Link Fence Services for Williamson County, Bid # 09WCA066.
  James Klotz Project Manager for HNTB and Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To reject bids received for: Permanent Traffic Counters for IH35/SH29 Interchange, Bid # 08WC618. Paperless Ticket-Writer Systems for Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Bid# 09WC705 and Chain Link Fence Services for Williamson County, Bid # 09WCA066.
 
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:
  Chain Link Services
  Paperless Ticket Writer
  Permanent Traffic Counters
 
             
37. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-367403 Park Donations $130.00  
 
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
             
38. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0510-003670 Use of Donations $130.00  
 
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
             
39. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Victim's Assistance Donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Victim's Assistance Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-367400 Donations $536.50

 
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
             
40. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Victim's Assistance Donations:
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Victim's Assistance Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0560-003671 V.A. Donations $536.50
 
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
             
41. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for July 2009 Voluntary Duty.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for July 2009 Voluntary Duty:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-341220 Voluntary Duty Rev, SO $878.67  
  0100-0000-341230 Voluntary Duty Admin Fee $104.13  
 
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
             
42. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for July 2009 Voluntary Duty pay.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for July 2009 Voluntary Duty pay:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0560-001117 Voluntary Duty Pay $780.00  
  0100-0560-002010 FICA $59.67  
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp $39.00
 
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
             
43. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for collection of additional EMS fees.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for collection of additional EMS fees:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-342800 EMS Fees $120,750.00  
 
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
             
44. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS due to increased cost of billing services.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS due to increased cost of billing services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0540-004101 Collection Fees $120,750.00
 
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
             
45. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues from the Attorney General's office for the purpose of SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exams.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues from the Attorney General's office for the purpose of SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exams:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-370517 SA Medical Reimbursement $5,000.00  
 
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
             
46. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures from the Attorney General's office for the purpose of SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exams.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures from the Attorney General's office for the purpose of SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exams:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0440-004203 SA Medical Exams $5,000.00
 
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
             
47. Consider appointing new members to the Williamson County Historical Commission as follows:
Claire Maxwell - Associate Member
Rachel Leibowitz - Appointed to Membership
Larry Quick - Appointed to Membership
Patrick (PJ) Stevens - Appointed to Membership
George Meyer - Appointed to Membership
Clare Easley - Appointed to Secretary
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve appointing new members to the Williamson County Historical Commission as follows:
Claire Maxwell - Associate Member
Rachel Leibowitz - Appointed to Membership
Larry Quick - Appointed to Membership
Patrick (PJ) Stevens - Appointed to Membership
George Meyer - Appointed to Membership
Clare Easley - Appointed to Secretary
 
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:
  WCHC Members
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:37 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2009.
             
48. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
49. 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.
             
50. 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.
             
51. Discuss personnel issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.074 matters concerning personnel.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:44 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2009.
             
52. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken.
             
53. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
54. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
55. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning personnel matters.
  No action was taken.
             
56. Comments from Commissioners.
  Judge Gattis announced that in preparation for a Hurricane emergency, he is looking for people to train as Shelter Managers.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:44 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2009.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 21st day of July, 2009. 

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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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