Print Minutes Return
 
MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JULY 24, 2012
 

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:35 A.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
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  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioner's Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the minutes of the July 17, 2012 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  07.17.2012 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,517,874.84 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.
 
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:
  Wire Transfers
  addendum
  Funding Report 07-24-2012
  Quick Check Report
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.

             
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda includes routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the Court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 5 - 13 )
             
5. Discuss and take action on Budget Line Item Transfers for Juvenile Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Budget Line Item Transfers for Juvenile Services:
From 100-0576-001107 Temp/Seasonal Labor $1,800.00
To 100-0576-001102 P/T Salaries < 20 Hours $1,800.00
From 100-0576-003200 Medical Supplies $900.00
From 100-0576-003316 Medical/Hospital $2,000.00
From 100-0576-003900 Membership Dues $1,000.00
From 100-0576-004100 Professional Services $2,300.00
From 100-0576-004106 Counseling Services $2,300.00
From 100-0576-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $1,500.00
From 100-0576-004543 Repairs to Equipment $1,100.00
From 100-0576-004999 Miscellaneous $1,600.00
To 100-0576-003100 Office Supplies $5,000.00
To 100-0576-003301 Gasoline $1,500.00
To 100-0576-003306 Food Services $3,000.00
To 100-0576-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance $3,200.00
 
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
             
6. To discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Sheriff.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff's Office:
From 0100-0560-005700 Vehicles $4,000.00
To 0100-0560-003530 Investigative Supplies $4,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. To discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Sheriff.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff's Office:
From 0100-0560-003002 Vehicle Equipment $1,000.00
To 0100-0560-003398 Video Tapes/CD/DVD $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
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP#3
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: to approve a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3:
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $28,000.00
To 0100-0453-004190 JP#3/Autopsies $28,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
9. To discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Sheriff
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff's Office:
From 0100-0570-005000 Capital Equipment $3,100.00
To 0100-0570-003001 Small Equipment & Tools $3,100.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff's Office:
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $22,000.00
To 0100-0560-004703 Sheriff's Off/MHMR $22,000.00
 
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
             
11. Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Teravista Sec 20 - Pct 3
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the final plat for Teravista, Section 20, 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:
  Final Plat - Teravista Sec 20
 
             
12. Discuss and consider approval of amended final plat for The Park at Brushy Creek Lot 2 - Pct 1
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the amended final plat for The Park at Brushy Creek, Lot 2,  in Precinct #1.
 
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:
  Amended Plat - The Park at Brushy Creek Lot 2
 
             
13. Discuss and consider acceptance of court awarded forfeitures of seven trailers to Williamson County.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To accept court-awarded forfeitures of seven trailers to 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
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
14. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
15. Consider awarding from bids received for County Road 138- SH 130 to CR 137, bid #12IFB00004 to the lowest and best bidder – Aaron Concrete Contractors LP.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To award from bids received for County Road 138 (State Highway 130 to County Road 137), Bid #12IFB00004, to the lowest and best bidder: Aaron Concrete Contractors, LP.
 
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:
  CR 138 Analysis
  HNTB Recommendation
  B A Recomendation CR 138
 
             
16. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of August 14, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the Purchasing Dept. to receive bids for hot mix, overlay for Brushy Creek MUD/Great Oaks Subdivision intersections, Bid Number 12IFB00033.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of August 14, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for hot mix, overlay for Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District (MUD)/Great Oaks Subdivision intersections, Bid Number 12IFB00033; and to include in their proposal the providing of a Porta Potty for the workers.
 
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:
  Hotmix Overlay Invitation For Bids
  Intersection Overlay Map
  Quantity Estimate
  Overlay Attachment
 
             
17. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Utility Joint Use Agreement with Time Warner Cable for utility relocation on CR 170.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a Utility Joint Use Agreement with Time Warner Cable for utility relocation on County Road 170.
 
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:
  Time Warner Cable Utility Joint Use Agreement for CR 170
 
             
18. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
 

No action was taken on this item.

             
19. Discuss and consider approval of Asbestos Consulting Services Agreement with Baer Engineering to provide a limited asbestos survey for the Williamson County Historical Museum roof.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Asbestos Consulting Services Agreement with Baer Engineering to provide a limited asbestos survey for the Williamson County Historical Museum roof.
 
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:
  Baer Engineering Asbestos Consulting Services Agreement for Williamson County Historical Museum
 
             
20. Discuss and take appropriate action on starting a bid process for contracting with a towing company to remove unauthorized vehicles parked in the right of way of roadways that Williamson County has jurisdiction over in accordance with Section 2308.353 of the Texas Occupations Code.
  Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. 
             
21. Consider authorizing the renewal of contract #11WCP1009 Snack and Beverage Vending Machines for Williamson County with Mcliff Coffee and Vending for the term of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, with no changes to the terms or conditions of the current contract.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the renewal of contract #11WCP1009 for the Snack and Beverage Vending Machines for Williamson County with Mcliff Coffee and Vending for the term of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, with no changes to the terms or conditions of the current contract.
 
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:
  20120724_21 Mcliff Coffee and Vending Contract Renewal
  Mcliff Vending Services Agreement
 
             
22. Consider authorizing the renewal of contract #12WCAP120 Pharmaceuticals Services and Supplies for Williamson County Jail with Westwood Pharmacy for the term of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, with no changes to the terms or conditions of the current contract.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the renewal of contract #12WCAP120 for Pharmaceuticals Services and Supplies for the Williamson County Jail with Westwood Pharmacy for the term of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, with no changes to the terms or conditions of the current contract.
 
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:
  Pharmaceutical - Original Agreement
  Westwood Pharmacy Pharmaceuticals Services Renewal Agreement
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012.
             
23. 10:00 a.m. Hold Public Hearing for changing the street name Great Oaks Dr, the portion south of N RM 620, to S Great Oaks Dr.
  GIS Analyst Addressing Coordinator Teresa Baker addressed the Court.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:02 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012.
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action to change the portion of Great Oaks Dr. south of N. RM 620 to S Great Oaks Dr. in the Highland Horizon Subdivision.
  GIS Analyst Addressing Coordinator Teresa Baker addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To change the name of the portion of Great Oaks Drive south of North Ranch to Market (RM) 620 to South Great Oaks Drive in the Highland Horizon Subdivision.
 
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
             
25. Consider approving the renewal of the CSCD Co-Op Agreement with no increase for FY13. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the renewal of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) Co-Op Agreement with no increase for Fiscal Year 2013.
 
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 Co-Op Agreement Renewal
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Consulting Agreement between Williamson County, TX and Smith and Associates Consulting.
  Human Resource Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Consulting Agreement between Williamson County, Texas and Smith and Associates Consulting.
 
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:
  Smith and Associates Consulting Agreement
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Austin for a shared-use path for South Lakeline Boulevard.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Austin for a shared-use path for South Lakeline Boulevard with no striping for a bike lane.
 
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:
  Austin MOU for Shared Use Path for South Lakeline Blvd
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action on extending Williamson County Proposal 12WCAP101 EMS Mal-Practice Insurance with Extraco Insurance, beginning October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
  Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kenny Schnell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Williamson County Proposal #12WCAP101 to extend Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Mal-Practice Insurance with Extraco Insurance, beginning October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
 
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:
  Proposal Package
  Proposal Submittal
  Proposal Tabulation
  Extraco Extension to EMS Malpractice insurance
 
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action on appointment of Randy Hinson to fill vacancy in deputy position for Constable Precinct Two.
  Constable Precinct 2 Richard Coffman and Reserve Deputy Randy Hinson addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the appointment of Randy Hinson to fill a vacant Deputy position for the Constable, 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
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action for the HMEP Grant Application for a Commodity Flow Study.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas and Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Application for a Commodity Flow Study.
 
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:
  Fact Sheet - Commodity Flow Study
  FAQ - HMEP Grant
 
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action for the HMEP Grant Application for Training.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas and Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Application for Training.
 
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:
  FAQ - HMEP Grant
 
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Burn Ban.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
33. Discuss and consider approving salaries and other compensation for elected officials and authorize the publication of notice, as well as written notice to each elected official, for the FY2012/13 budget.
  Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle, County Clerk Nancy Rister, District Clerk Lisa David, Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt, and Budget Analyst Rebecca Clemons addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Elected Official Salary Comparison
 
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding FY 2013 Employer Contribution Rate & 11/1/2012 Employee / Retiree Contribution Rates and Plan Design.
  Human Resource Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Fiscal Year 2013 Employer Contribution Rate and 11-1-2012 Employee/Retiree Contribution Rates and Plan Design.
 
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:
  11-1-2012 Proposed Premiums
 
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding 2/1/2013 Retiree Contribution Rates for Active Employees who retire after February 1, 2013.
  Human Resource Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, and Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  2-1-2013 Proposed Retiree Premium
 
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action on modifying the 2012/2013 budget order to allow for supplemental pay for on-call Technology Services staff.
  Director of GIS/Addressing Richard Semple addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To modify the 2012/2013 budget order to allow for supplemental pay for exempt on-call Technology Services staff and ask the Auditor's Department and the Information Technology Department to look at what it would take to implement this before the end of the 2011/2012 budget year.
 
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
             
37. Compensation Policy Workshop.
  Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock, Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt, Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, and Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.

  Attachments:
  Percentage Eligible for Merit
  Compensation Examples
  Merit and Promotion Administration
  Schedule A
  Schedule B
  Schedule P
  Job Analysis Questionaire
  Performance Evaluation
  Red Line Compensation Policy
 
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Compensation Policy.
  Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the Compensation Package as we've made the changes, with everybody understanding that when we see those changes, if they're not what we though they were, you can certainly bring them back up, with the effective date with the new budget of October 1.
 
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 11:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012.
             
39. 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 right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
40. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VT CA 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 Hickman 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 Caxton & 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 Squired 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 Nevile et AL., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MES) 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:01 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012.
             
41.
Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
 

No action was taken on this item.

             
42. 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.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 1:38 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT 1:56 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012.
             
43. 1:00 Recess

Post Recommendation Public Hearings / Departmental Presentations for FY '13 Budget Requests
  Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kenny Schnell, Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas, Wireless Communications Manager Catherine Roberts, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Manager Marty Herrin addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
45. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 4:07 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 31st day of July 2012.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

Level double AA conformance,
                W3C WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0

AgendaQuick ©2005 - 2021 Destiny Software Inc. All Rights Reserved.