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The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items: |
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Review and approval of 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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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments 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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Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and 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 – 18 )
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Consider a line item transfer from Miscellaneous to Cell Phone/Pager as requested by the Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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Discuss and approve line item transfer for the purchase of office supplies for the District Attorney's office. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving line item transfer for Technology Services Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Budget Office. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Child Welfare department: Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP3 Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Parks and Recreation Department. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for EMS. Click to View |
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Consider approving property tax collections for the month of June 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of June 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in. Click to View |
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Consider approving donation for National Night Out program from Target in the amount of $1500.00. Click to View |
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Consider closing the northbound lanes of Liberty Walk from O'Connor Drive to Tonkinese Drive on September 24th, 2011 from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm and consider loaning barricades and signage for the Annual Hairy Man Festival.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to execute a deed without warranty to Vista Oaks Municipal Utility District for 0.033 and 0.035 acres of right-of-way. (Pct. 3) Click to View |
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Consider approving a resolution recognizing the Williamson County Purchasing Office for receiving the Achievement of Excellence in Public Procurement Award from the National Purchasing Institute. Standards for receiving this award have been established by the National Purchasing Institute and supported by the following organizations: National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Texas Public Purchasing Association, California Association of Public Procurement Officers, Florida Association of Public Procurement Officers, National Association of State Procurement Officials, National Association of Educational Procurement, and the Institute of Supply Management. (Notice of Award from NPI is attached) Click to View |
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Hear presentation and update on Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation. Click to View |
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Hear presentation from Williamson County Elections Administrator, Rick Barron and take appropriate action regarding the effects of SB 100 on local May elections. Click to View |
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Hear July 2011 Construction Summary Report. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Consider approving Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $0.00 for BUS 79 Drainage (Project No. 09WC712), a Road Bond Project in Precinct Four. Click to View |
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Consider approving Change Order No. 19 in the amount of $20,376.08 for US 79 Section 5A (Project No. 08WC619), a Pass Through Financing project in Precinct Four. Click to View |
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Consider approving Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $31,951.08 for RM 2338 Phase II (Project No. 09WC722A), a Pass Through Financing project in Precinct Three. Click to View |
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Consider approving Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $-1126.78 for CR 313 East, Ph. 2, Precinct 3. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with AltonAutowash, Inc. for ROW needed on RM 620. (PARCEL 7) Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Shumore Joint Venture for ROW needed on Chandler IIIA. (PARCEL 7) Click to View |
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Confirmation of Access Easement to the Guy property. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a letter agreement with the Nelson Homestead Family Partnership, Ltd. for driveway improvements on FM 1460. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a letter agreement with Mark and Darla Ekrut for moving expenses on SH 29. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Right to Enter Property Agreement with Katy Whitis for ROW needed on Ronald Reagan Phase IV. (PARCEL 8.1 and 8.2) Click to View |
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Consideration and action with respect to Resolution Calling a Public Hearing Regarding Establishment of the Northwoods Road District No. 1. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the processing of public information requests. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on extending the Burn Ban in Williamson County for up to an additional ninety days. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on purchasing and contract approval from CTS for telecommunication equipment for the Parks Administrative Office in the Southwest Regional Park. Click to View |
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Acknowledge and take appropriate action as needed regarding Williamson County Conservation Foundation acquisition of a conservation easement covering an additional portion of Cobb Cavern, an endangered species habitat feature. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Determination Letter for mitigation enrollment on a project area for Round Rock Independent School District consisting of 214+ acres located between Avery Ranch Boulevard and SH 45 and known as Pearson Ranch tract. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing the Fleet Department to have Rene Bates Auctioneers hold online auctions for the sale of surplus County vehicles and heavy equipment on the following dates: August 12th, 2011, November 11th, 2011, February 10th, 2012, May 11th, 2012, and September 10th, 2012. All auctions will close by 5pm CST on these dates. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of August 17, 2011 at 2:00pm in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Snack and Beverage Vending Machines for Williamson County, Proposal # 11WCP1009. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of August 9, 2011 at 2:00 pm in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Sheriff's Office Contract Towing Services for the Northwest area - Class A and Class B Tows. Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations: Click to View |
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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: Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office: Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of funds for the Sheriff's Office: Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS. Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS. Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS donation. Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS donation. Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS donation. Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS donation. Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS donation. Click to View |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS donation. Click to View |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
1. Proposed or potential purchase of lease of property by the County:
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for RM 2338 Phase II.
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35. c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 183 Extension from 1,000 feet South of San Gabriel to 1,000 feet North of SH 29.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from East of Hutto to CR 402.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 5A from East of Taylor to Thrall.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Chandler IIIA.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway.
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Great Oaks extension.
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass.
o) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along FM 1460.
p) Discuss proposed Access Easement on Guy property.
q) Discuss proposed acquisition of drainage easements along CR 138. Click to View |
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Discuss economic development issues regarding project Jill. (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Gov't Code Section 551.076 Deliberation regarding economic development projects.)
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
f) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
j) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
k) Employment related matters.
l) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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Discuss economic development issues regarding project Jill. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
f) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
j) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
k) Employment related matters.
l) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2011 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |