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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JULY 26, 2011

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:35 A.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011, 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  
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioner's Court
Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion: To approve the minutes of the July 19, 2011 meeting.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
 
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:
  07.19.2011 CC 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, 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.

  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.

Commissioner Birkman abstained in regard to payment of an invoice for San Gabriel Parkway (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize payment of bills totaling $,243,941.70 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:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
  07.26.2011 Funding Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  The following persons addressed the Court: Sue Wiseman, representing the Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas and Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Jim Rodgers.
             
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 – 25 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Human Resources Department.
  This item was pulled from the agenda.
  Attachments:
  Attachment 1
 
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a Line Item Transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
From 0100-0475-004350 Printed Materials and Bindings $180.00    
To 0100-0475-003900 Membership Dues $180.00 
 
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 Mobile Outreach Team.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team:
From 0100-0341-004101 Collection Fees $2,000.00    
To 0100-0341-003301 Gasoline $2,000.00
 
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
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental:
From 0100-0409-004998 Contingencies $5,471.00    
To 0100-0409-005000 Capital Outlay >5K $5,471.00
 
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 Non Departmental.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental:
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $615.72    
To 0100-0409-004310 Non Dept/Advertising $615.72
 
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 a line item transfer for Emergency Management.
  The item was pulled from the agenda.
             
11. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Taylor Yard Recycling Center.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Taylor Yard Recycling Center:
From 0100-0660-004543 Repairs to Equipment $1.000.00    
To 0100-0660-004510 Facilty Maint. & Repair $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
             
12. Consider accepting and noting in the minutes 4.5 hours of continuing education for Commissioner Cynthia Long from Texas Conference of Urban Counties.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To accept and note in the minutes 4.5 hours of continuing education for Commissioner Cynthia Long from the Texas Conference of Urban Counties.
 
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:
  2011 Continuing Ed
 
             
13. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
 
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
 
             
14. Discuss and consider approving waiving Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the waiving of Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the 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:
  Waiver of PI Chart - new
 
             
15. Accept and enter into the official minutes of the Williamson County Commissioners Court the following required annual certification from the County Treasurers Association of Texas, the 2010 Certificate of Compliance, Continuing Education as established by section 83.003 of the Texas Local Government Code, "Continuing Education" for Vivian L. Wood, Williamson County Treasurer.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To accept and enter into the official minutes of the Williamson County Commissioners Court the following required annual certification from the County Treasurers Association of Texas: the 2010 Certificate of Compliance, Continuing Education as established by section 83.003 of the Texas Local Government Code, "Continuing Education" for Vivian L. Wood, Williamson County Treasurer.
 
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:
  CTAT Certificate Vivian L Wood
 
             
16. Accept and enter into the official minutes of the Williamson County Commissioners Court the following required annual certification from the County Treasurers Association of Texas, the 2010 Assistant County Treasurer Certification Continuing Education as established by section 83.003 of the Texas Local Government Code, Continuing Education for Kathy Kohutek, First Assistant Treasurer.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To accept and enter into the official minutes of the Williamson County Commissioners Court the following required annual certification from the County Treasurers Association of Texas: the 2010 Assistant County Treasurer Certification Continuing Education as established by section 83.003 of the Texas Local Government Code, Continuing Education for Kathy Kohutek, First Assistant Treasurer.
 
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:
  CTAT Certification Kathy Kohutek
 
             
17. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for June 2011.
  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, 2011.
 
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 2011
 
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action on approving the execution of a Deed without Warranty from Williamson County, Texas to Lannie Delery.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the execution of a Deed Without Warranty from Williamson County, Texas to Lannie Delery.
 
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:
  Deed without Warranty
 
             
19. Discuss and consider preliminary approval of Teravista, Section 4, Pct. 4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the preliminary plat of Teravista Section 4 (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:
  Teravista Sec. 4 Preliminary
 
             
20. Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Sonterra West Section 8-B (Pct. 3).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the final plat for Sonterra West, Section 8-B (Precinct 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
  Attachments:
  Sonterra West Section 8-B - Sheet 4 of 4
  Sonterra West Section 8-B - Sheet 2 of 4
  Sonterra West Section 8-B - Sheet 3 of 4
  Sonterra West Section 8-B - Sheet 1 of 4
 
             
21. Discuss and consider re-approval of preliminary plat of Bridle Gate (Pct. 2).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To re-approve the preliminary plat of Bridle Gate (Precinct 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:
  Bridle Gate Preliminary Plat
 
             
22. Discuss and consider approval for the final plats of Hines Ranch (Pct. #3).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the final plat of Hines Ranch (Precinct 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
  Attachments:
  Hines Ranch
 
             
23. Discuss and consider approval for the final plat of The Ranch at Florence (Pct. #3).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the final plat of The Ranch at Florence (Precinct 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
  Attachments:
  The Ranch at Florence
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Agreement with Granger Volunteer Fire Dept for year 2010/2011.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Agreement with Granger Volunteer Fire Department for year 2010/2011.
 
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:
  Granger Fire Dept. Accounting 2010
  Agreement Granger VFD 2010 2011
 
             
25. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a line item transfer for the County Judge's office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Judge's office:
From 0100-0400-004999 Misc. $200.00    
To 0100-0400-003901 Publications $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
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
26. Hear presentation and receive trophy from the Hill Country Cricket Association (HCCA) Board of Directors.
  The following persons addressed the Court: Senior Director of Parks & Recreation Jim Rodgers and Jubayer Ahmed and John Thicket of the Hill Country Cricket Association.
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding resolution recognizing Parks Director Jim Rodgers.
  The following persons addressed the Court: Assistant Parks Director Randy Bell, Director of Environmental Programs Gary Boyd, Susan Blackledge of the Parks Department and Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Department Jim Rodgers.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To accept and approve a resolution recognizing Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Jim Rodgers.
 
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:
  Jim Rodgers Resolution
 
             
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED AT 10:06 A.M. ON JULY 26, 2011.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT 10:29 A.M. ON JULY 26, 2011.
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding appointing an Interim Sr. Dir. of Parks and Recreation.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To appoint Assistant Parks Director Randy Bell as Interim Senior Director of Parks and Recreation, effective on August 1, 2011 and to authorize the Human Resources Department to advertise for a permanent Senior Director.
 
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:
  Parks and Recreation Director Job Description
 
             
29. Hear an update and take appropriate action on the Public Safety Technology Program.
  GIS Coordinator/Analyst Richard Semple addressed the Court. No action was taken.
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken.
             
31. Consider approving Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $17,706.17 for CR 104 Phase 2, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $17,706.17 for County Road 104, Phase 2, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 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
  Attachments:
  Change Order 4 for CR 104
 
             
32. Consider approving Change Order No. 2 in the amount of -$26,176.60 for Second Street Roadway Improvements, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Four.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of -$26,176.60 for Second Street Roadway Improvements, a Road Bond 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:
  Change Order 2 for Second Street Roadway Improvements
 
             
33. Consider approving Change Order No. 2 in the amount of -$94,751.66 for Hero Way, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Two.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion: To approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of -$94,751.66 for Hero Way, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Two.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
 
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:
  Change Order 2 for Hero Way
 
             
34. Consider approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount $100,915.00 for Second Street Roadway Improvements, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Four.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount $100,915.00 for Second Street Roadway Improvements, a Road Bond 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:
  Change Order 1 for Second Street Roadway Improvements
 
             
35. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195, and take appropriate action. (Shipman/Parcel 115)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of State Highway 195, and take appropriate action (Shipman/Parcel 115).
 
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:
  Shipmen Condemnation Resolution - SH 195
 
             
36. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195, and take appropriate action. (Shipman/Parcel 116B)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of State Highway 195, and take appropriate action (Shipman/Parcel 116B).
 
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:
  Shipmen COndemnation Resolution - SH 195 Parcel 116B
 
             
37. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195, and take appropriate action. (Shipman/Parcel 116C)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of State Highway 195, and take appropriate action (Shipman/Parcel 116B).
 
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:
  Shipmen Condemnation Resolution - SH 195 Parcel 116C
 
             
38. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a letter agreement with Edward and Sandra Knoll regarding a drainage easement needed on CR 138.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a letter agreement with Edward and Sandra Knoll regarding a drainage easement needed on County Road 138.
 
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:
  Knoll Letter Agreement for Drainage Easement on CR 138
 
             
39. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a letter agreement with John Noren regarding Crop Damages on Hwy 79. (Parcel 26/Weiss)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Letter Agreement with John Noren regarding crop damages on Highway 79 (Parcel 26/Weiss).
 
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:
  Noren Letter Agreement
 
             
40. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding correction of prior service credit granted for employee of the Precinct 2 Constable office.
  The following persons addressed the Court: Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle, Precinct 2 Constable Richard Coffman, Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve correction of prior service credit granted for an employee of the Precinct 2 Constable's office, subject to the review and approval of Commissioners' Court Legal Advisor Hal Hawes.
 
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:
  School Based Diversion Program Resolution
 
             
41. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an amendment to the 2010 - 2011 Williamson County Wellness Program.
  The item was pulled from the agenda.
             
42. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding update to Commissioners Court by Elections Administrator regarding Vote Centers, House Bill 2194, and equipment purchase availability from vendor Election Systems & Software, Inc. (ES&S) for more iVotronic DREs.
  Elections Administrator Rick Barron addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To appoint a committee made of Commissioners Covey and Morrison, Republican County Chairman Bill Fairbrother, Democrat Party Chair Brian Hamon and Elections Administrator Rick Barron to review issues regarding Vote Centers, House Bill 2194, and possible equipment purchase from the Election Systems & Software, Inc. (ES&S) for more iVotronic Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) units.
 
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:
  SOS 2.2.11 vote ctrs
  HB 2194
 
             
43. Consider approving the renewal of existing FY 2011 property lease between Williamson County and Williamson County CSCD, which houses the  Central Texas Treatment Center, for FY2012.
  Director of Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) Marty Griffith addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the renewal of an existing FY 2011 property lease between Williamson County and Williamson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD), which houses the Central Texas Treatment Center, for FY 2012.
 
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:
  CTTC Lease Renewal
 
             
44. Consider approving the filing of the FY12-13 Adult Probation biennial budgets.
  Director of Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) Marty Griffith addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the filing of FY12-13 Adult Probation biennial budgets.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  CSCD Budgets
 
             
45. Discuss and take appropriate action on Redistricting and the proposed Commissioner, JP, and Constable Precinct boundaries.
  GIS Coordinator/Analyst Richard Semple, GIS Analyst/Elections Candi Zaccheus and Attorney Joe Nixon of Beirne, Maynard and Parsons addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the proposed Commissioner, Justice of the Peace, and Constable Precinct boundaries, including changes noted during this session.
 
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:
  Proposed Changes
  Proposed Districts
 
             
46. Discus and consider of approval of Engagement Agreement between Williamson County and Sheets and Crossfield, P.C. for the representation of the Williamson County CDBG office with regards to the Habitat for Humanity Land Acquisition project. 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve an Engagement Agreement between Williamson County and Sheets and Crossfield, P.C., for the representation of the Williamson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CDBG) office with regard to the Habitat for Humanity Land Acquisition project, and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Sheets and Crossield Engagement Agreement
 
             
47. Discuss and consider approving public assistance contracts for FY11/12.
  Budget Analyst Rebecca Clemons addressed the Court. No action was taken
  Attachments:
  Public Assistance
 
             
48. Discuss and consider approving the 2011-2012 DFPS contract.
  Budget Analyst Rebecca Clemons and Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To table this item.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
49. Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize county judge to execute Amendment Number 1 to the Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement Between the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Williamson County.
  Gary Boyd, Director of Environmental Programs for the Parks Department, addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute Amendment Number 1 to the Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement Between the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Williamson County.
 
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:
  LIRAP Agreement Amendment
 
             
50. Discuss and consider approving the Williamson County Auditor's Office to conduct and report on the financial status of ESD #10, and to charge the ESD approximately $1,000 for costs incurred as required by the Health and Safety Code 775.082.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. The item was pulled from the agenda.
             
51. Consider awarding bids received for Water Quality Ponds for RM 2338, bid# 11WC914, to the lowest and best bidder- Smith Contracting Co., Inc.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To award bids received for Water Quality Ponds for RM 2338, bid# 11WC914, to the lowest and best bidder: Smith Contracting Company, Incorporated.
 
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:
  Bid Tabulation
  Recommendation Letter
  Smith Contracting Agreement
 
             
52. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of August 23, 2011 at 2PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Health Related Services - Voluntary Disability Program for Williamson County Employment Benefits Administration
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of August 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Health Related Services - Voluntary Disability Program for Williamson County Employment Benefits Administration.
 
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:
  RFP Package Voluntary Disability Program
 
             
53. Discuss and take appropriate action on approving a floor plan in relation to the remodel of the Williamson County Tax-Assessor Collector’s Office in Georgetown, Texas.
  Tax Assessor Collector Deborah Hunt, architect Keith Hickman, Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh, Facilities Director Gary Wilson, Larry Gaddes of the Tax Office and Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize Keith Hickman of K. A. Hickman Architects and Interior Designers to create plans for bidding purposes to show renovations and optional plans with roofing and air-conditioning renovations.
 
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 RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:29 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011.
             
54. 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 acquisition of drainage easements along CR 138.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
55. 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:13 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011.


             
56. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
57. 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.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
58. Comments from Commissioners.
 

There were no comments.

             
59. Recess until 1:00 P.M.
Hear from Departments regarding Budget Recommendations.
  The following persons addressed the Court:
Kenny Schnell, EMS Operations Manager
Edna Staudt, Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace
John Sneed, Senior Director of Emergency Services, for the Mobile Outreach Team (MOT)
Jessica Schmidt, Court Administrator for Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace
Rebecca Clemons, Budget Analyst

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 1:47 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011.

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT 1:56 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011.

John Bradley, District Attorney
Marty Ruble, Precinct 4 Constable,
Mark Birchard, Precinct 4 Chief Deputy Constable
Robert Chody, Precinct 1 Constable

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 2:47 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011.

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT 2:54 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011.

Eric Smith of Smith & Associates, for the Benefits Committee
Bob Daigh, Senior Director of Infrastructure
Suzanne Hays, Human Resources Heath Plan Specialist
Dr. Chip Riggins, Executive Director of Williamson County and Cities Health District
Lisa Zirkle, Senior Director of Human Resources
Steve Benton, Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace
  Attachments:
  Proposed Insurance Rates
 
             
Comments from Commissioners
  Commissioner Birkman and Judge Gattis thanked the budget hearing attendees.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 3:35 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 2nd day of August, 2011. 

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

By: Black Wehling, Deputy



    

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