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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the minutes of the July 10, 2012 meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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07.10.2012 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $5,010,342.21 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, and Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Wire Transfers
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Funding Report
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court. |
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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 – 22 ) |
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Discuss and consider approving line item transfers for the Parks Department.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Parks Department:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorneys office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's office:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Mobile Outreach Team:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for DPS Georgetown.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Georgetown, with a correction of the "From" and "To" account number from "0562" to "0564":
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorneys office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's office:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Parks.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Parks Department:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Constable, Precinct #3:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Memo
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorneys office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's office:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider approving property tax collections for the month of June 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the property tax collections for the month of June 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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060112-063012 GWI-RFM Graph
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060112-063012 GWI-RFM
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of June 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of June 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Court Refunds June 12
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Asset Change Form
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Approve and enter into the official minutes of the Williamson County Commissioners Court the merger of PlainsCapital Corporation and Hilltop Holdings Inc. (Investment Advisory Capacity) to be signed by Dan A. Gattis.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the consent to the assignment of the Agreement for Investment Advisory Services with First Southwest Asset Management Inc. resulting from the merger of PlainsCapital Corporation with and into a subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings Inc.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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PlainsCapital - Hilltop Holdings Merger Agreement
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Consider approving the release of funds from the Asset Forfeiture (Drug Enforcement) 408 Budget account for District Attorney support staff attendance at training.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the the release of funds from the Asset Forfeiture (Drug Enforcement) 408 Budget Account for District Attorney support staff attendance at training.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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agenda
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Discuss and take action on appointment of Jim Moreland to ESD 7 Board.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the appointment of Jim Moreland to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #7 Board to serve out the unexpired term of Al Mowdy from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Moreland
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Discuss and take action on the appointment of Charles Ashby to ESD 5 Board.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the appointment of Charles Ashby to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #5 Board to serve out the unexpired term of Barry Thweatt from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Medrano Ranch subdivision - Pct 2.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the final plat for Medrano Ranch subdivision - Precinct #2.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Final Plat - Medrano Ranch
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Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Summerlyn Ph L-5 subdivision - Pct 2.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the final plat for Summerlyn Phase L-5 subdivision - Precinct #2.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Final Plat - Summerlyn Ph L-5
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Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Summerlyn Ph L-6 subdivision - Pct 2.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the final plat for Summerlyn Phase L-6 subdivision - Precinct #2.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Final Plat - Summerlyn Ph L-6
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Recognition of Emergency Communication Employees.
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Director of Emergency Communications Scott Parker addressed the Court. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a resolution recognizing Carlos Lopez for his thirty years of service at the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Texas Department of Transportation District Engineer Carlos Lopez addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a resolution recognizing Carlos Lopez for his thirty years of service at the Texas Department of Transportation.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Carlos Lopez Resolution
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Hear report from Dr. Ben Pierce, Professor and holder of the Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair, Department of Biology, Southwestern University, on preliminary findings as the second year research activities on the Georgetown salamander near completion.
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Dr. Ben Pierce, Professor and holder of the Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair, Department of Biology, Southwestern University and Director of Environmental Programs for the Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action to re-appoint David Singleton to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) Board for a two year term.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the re-appointment of David Singleton to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) Board for a two year term from July 17, 2012 to July 17, 2014.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Consider approving Change Order No. 5 in the amount of -$7,612.90 for San Gabriel Parkway Phase II, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Two.
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Project Manager for Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff (HNTB) Christen Eschberger, P.E. addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice for San Gabriel Parkway (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Change Order #5 in the amount of -$7,612.90 for San Gabriel Parkway Phase II, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #2.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Abstain)
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Attachments: |
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Change Order 5 for San Gabriel Parkway Phase II
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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Consider approving Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $21,921.02 for Hero Way, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Two.
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Project Manager for Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff (HNTB) Christen Eschberger, P.E. addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Change Order #8 in the amount of $21,921.02 for Hero Way, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #2.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Change Order 8 for Hero Way
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Hear the July 2012 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
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Project Manager for Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff (HNTB) Christen Eschberger, P.E. addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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July 2012 CSR
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Utility Joint Use Agreement with SuddenLink for utility relocation on CR 170.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a Utility Joint Use Agreement with SuddenLink for utility relocation on County Road 170.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Suddenlink Utility Joint Use Agreement for CR 170
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Utility Reimbursement Agreement and Joint Use Agreement with Manville WSC for utility relocation on CR 170.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a Utility Reimbursement Agreement and Joint Use Agreement with Manville Water Supply Corporation (WSC) for utility relocation on County Road 170.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Manville WSC Utility Reimburesement and Joint Use Agreement for CR 170
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Utility Joint Use Agreement with CenturyLink for utility relocation on CR 108.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a Utility Joint Use Agreement with CenturyLink for utility relocation on County Road 108.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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CenturyLink Utility Joint use Agreement for CR 108
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Discuss and consider approving a No Parking Zone within 700 feet of 1075, 1130, 1500, and 1525 County Road 279, Pct. 2.
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County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a No Parking Zone within 700 feet of the driveways for 1075, 1130, 1500, and 1525 County Road 279, Precinct #2.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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CR 279 No Parking Zone
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To discuss and take appropriate action on TxDOT advanced funding agreement for Williamson County IH 35 planning study from RM 1431 to SH 45. TxDOT CSJ 0015-09-167.
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Director of Transportation for the City of Round Rock Gary Hudder addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) advanced funding agreement for Williamson County Interstate Highway (IH) 35 planning study from Ranch to Market (RM) 1431 to State Highway (SH) 45, TxDOT Control Section Job (CSJ) #0015-09-167.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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TxDot Advance Funding Agreement for IH 35 Planning Study
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To discuss and take appropriate action on TxDOT Resolution for Williamson County IH 35 planning study from RM 1431 to SH 45. TxDOT CSJ 0015-09-167.
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Director of Transportation for the City of Round Rock Gary Hudder addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Resolution for Williamson County Interstate Highway 35 planning study from Ranch to Market 1431 to State Highway 45, TxDOT Control Section Job (CSJ) #0015-09-167.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Resolution
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Resolution for TxDot IH 35 Planning Study
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a letter agreement with Michael J. Hobbs for a drainage easement needed for the improvement of Sam Bass Road.
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County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a letter agreement with Michael J. Hobbs for a drainage easement needed for the improvement of Sam Bass Road.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Hobbs Letter Agreement for Sam Bass Road Drainage Easement
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.746 acres) required for the construction of CR 170, and take appropriate action. (Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership)
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: That Williamson County authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire Parcel 18, 0.746 acres required for the construction of County Road 170 from Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Sovran Acquistion Limited Partnership condemnation Resolution for CR 170
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (11.101 acres) required for the construction of SH 195, and take appropriate action. (Tommy and Ann Morrow)
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: That Williamson County authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire Parcel 18, 11.101 acres required for the construction of State Highway 195 from Tommy and Ann Morrow.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Morrow Condemnation Resolution for SH 195
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Discuss and consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Utility Easement with the City of Georgetown for Fire Station # 5.
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County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Utility Easement with the City of Georgetown for Fire Station #5.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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City of Georgetown Utility Easement for Fire Station 5
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Extension of Contract known as the Agreement for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services between Williamson County, TX and Professional Assistance of Central Texas, L.L.P.
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Human Resource Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the Extension of Contract known as the Agreement for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services between Williamson County, TX and Professional Assistance of Central Texas, L.L.P.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Employee Assistance Program Contract Extension
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Consider authorizing the Purchasing Department to have GovDeals Auctioneers hold online auctions for the sale of surplus county property on the following dates: August 22 through September 5, October 10 through October 24, December 5 through December 19 in 2012 and February 6 through February 20, April 10 through April 24, June 12 through June 26, and August 7 through August 21 in 2013. All auctions will close by 5pm CST on these dates.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Department to have GovDeals Auctioneers hold online auctions for the sale of surplus county property on the following dates: August 22 through September 5, October 10 through October 24, and December 5 through December 19 in 2012; February 6 through February 20, April 10 through April 24, June 12 through June 26, and August 7 through August 21 in 2013, with all auctions to close by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on these dates.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider authorizing the Purchasing Department to have Rene Bates Auctioneers hold online auctions for Fleet’s sale of surplus county property on the following dates: January 2nd to January 16th, April 3rd to April 17th, June 12th to June 26th and September 11th to September 25th for 2013. All auctions will close by 5pm CST on these dates.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Department to have Rene Bates Auctioneers hold online auctions for Fleet’s sale of surplus county property on the following dates: January 2 - 16, April 3 - 17, June 12 - 26, and September 11 - 25 in 2013, with all auctions to close by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on these dates.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the Burn Ban. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Victim's Assistance Donations.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Victim's Assistance Donations:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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 Victim's Assistance Donations.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Victim's Assistance Donations:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the District Clerk's Records Management and Preservation Fund.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the District Clerk's Records Management and Preservation Fund:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:59 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2012.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 11:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2012.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2012.
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 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 or lease of property by the County:
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35.
b) 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.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 projects.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for drainage easements on Sam Bass Rd.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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) 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
d) 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
e) 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
f) 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;
g) 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
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m ) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o.) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p.) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:03 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2012.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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) 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
d) 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
e) 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
f) 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;
g) 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
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m ) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p.) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Judge Gattis wished Commissioner Morrison a belated Happy Birthday. |
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Workshop - Discuss the Compensation Policy.
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The following persons addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt
Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock
County Clerk Nancy Rister
District Clerk Lisa David
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh
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Attachments: |
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Comparison of Percentage Eligible for Merit
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Compensation Plan Examples
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Schedule A Grade Chart
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Schedule B Grade Chart
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Schedule P Grade Chart
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Job Analysis Questionaire
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Performance Evaluation
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Compensation Policy
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 2:12 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2012.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT 2:26 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2012.
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Compensation Policy.
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No action was taken on this item. |