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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JULY 30, 2013
 

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:43 A.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2013, 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  
Absent:
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
Marilyn Cavender, Executive Assistant County Clerk
 
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the July 23, 2013 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:
  07.23.2013 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.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,818,186.50 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:
  07.30.2013 Funding Report
  Addendum 07-30-2013
  Quick Check Report 07-30-2013
  Wire Transfers 07-30-2013
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
             
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 – 21 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct One.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #1:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0551-003900 Membership Dues $200.00
To 0100-0551-004212 Postage $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. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $220,000.00
To 0100-0409-004100 Non Dept/Professional Svcs $220,000.00
 
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. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $1,000.00
To 0100-0560-004415 Sheriffs Off/Vehicle Deductible $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. To discuss and consider approving line item transfer for Constable Pct. 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #3:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0553-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $900.00
To 0100-0553-003005 Office Furniture $900.00
 
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 Public Assistance.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for All County Courts.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All County Courts:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0425-004131 All Cty Cts/Ct Aptd Family Cas $12,000.00
To 0100-0425-004141 All Cty Cts/Interpretors $12,000.00
 
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 approving a line item transfer for Information Technology Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Information Technology Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0503-003010 Computer Equipment <$5,000 $11,872.52
To 0100-0503-005740 Computer Equipment >$5,000 $11,872.52
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
12. Discuss and consider line item transfers for Emergency Management.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
             
13. To take appropriate action on transfer of funds to Training, Conferences & Seminars for County Clerk.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0403-004412 Errors & Omissions Ins. $   399.44
From 0100-0403-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $   637.84
To 0100-0403-004232 Training, Conferences, Seminar $1,037.28
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
14. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP#4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $33,600.00
To 0100-0454-004190 JP#4/Autopsies $31,200.00
To 0100-0454-004192 JP#4/Autopsy Transport $  2,400.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
15. To discuss and take appropriate action regarding opening and funding an E-file clearing account with the amount of $200.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To open and fund an E-file clearing account in the amount of $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
  Attachments:
  Treasurer Clearing Account
 
             
16. Consider approving the filing of the FY14-15 Adult Probation biennial budgets.  A meeting has been scheduled with the Williamson County Board of Judges on August 16,2013 to finalize the FY14-15 budgets.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the filing of the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 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
 
             
17. Acknowledge report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 44 in the amount of $0 (zero).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To acknowledge report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 44 in the amount of $0 (zero).
 
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:
  P136 ESOC Vaughn Change Order 44
 
             
18. Acknowledge report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 45 in the amount of $3,813.00.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To acknowledge report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 45 in the amount of $3,813.00.

 
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
  Attachments:
  {136 ESOC Vaughn Change Order 45
 
             
19. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  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 Change Form
 
             
20. Discuss and consider re-approval of preliminary plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To re-approve preliminary plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch subdivision - 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:
  Prelim Plat - Highlands at Mayfield Ranch
 
             
21. Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for Alsace Avenue North subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve preliminary plat for Alsace Avenue North subdivision - 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:
  Prelim Plat - Alsace Avenue North
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action on the Burn Ban.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
23. Hear presentation and take any appropriate action on the Clean Air Coalition and the 2013 Ozone Advance citizen survey.
  Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Central Texas Ozone Advance Presentation
 
             
24. To receive, consider and take appropriate action regarding Facilities Maintenance Funding Presentation.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
25. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
26. To review and take appropriate action on the approval of an Inter Local Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Leander.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Inter Local Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Leander.
 
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:
  Leander Interlocal Agreement for Ridgmar Landing
 
             
27. Consider authorizing road bond transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $1,000,000.00 from Non Departmental (P-156) to RM 620 Rail road Bridge (P-264).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize road bond transfer request per recommendation of Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver to move $1,000,000.00 from Non Departmental (P-156) to Ranch-to-Market 620 Rail Road Bridge (P-264).
 
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:
  RM 620 Transfer Memo
 
             
28. Consider approving Change Order No. 17 in the amount of $9,409.02 for Second Street Roadway Improvements, a Road Bond project in Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 17 in the amount of $9,409.02 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 17 for Second Street Roadway Improvements
 
             
29. Consider approving Change Order No. 3 in the amount of -$3,852.00 for CR 138, a Road Bond project in Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of -$3,852.00 for County Road 138, 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 3 for CR 138
 
             
30. Consider setting date, time and place for public hearings and authorizing the publication of notices of said hearings for the following items:
• adoption of revised subdivision regulations pursuant to Section 232.003 et. seq. of the Texas Local Government Code.
• adoption of revised regulations regarding manufactured home rental communities pursuant to Section 232.007 of the Texas Local Government Code.
• adoption of a Major Thoroughfare Plan, lot frontage widths, and set-backs pursuant to Sections 232.102-232.104 of the Texas Local Government Code.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To set August 20, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Courtroom and authorize publication of notices of said hearings for the following items:
• adoption of revised subdivision regulations pursuant to Section 232.003 et. seq. of the Texas Local Government Code.
• adoption of revised regulations regarding manufactured home rental communities pursuant to Section 232.007 of the Texas Local Government Code.
• adoption of a Major Thoroughfare Plan, lot frontage widths, and set-backs pursuant to Sections 232.102-232.104 of the Texas Local Government Code.
 
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
             
31. 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 FY2013/2014 budget.
  Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
   
Motion: To approve Fiscal Year 2013-2014 budget salaries and other compensation increases for the County Judge at 2%, Constables and Justices of the Peace at 5%, and all other elected officials at 3%; and authorize the publication of notice to the public and written notice to each elected official.

This motion died for lack of a second.
  ________________________________________
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve Fiscal Year 2013-2014 budget salaries and other compensation increases for the County Judge at 2%, Constables and Justices of the Peace at 5%, and all other elected officials at 4%; and authorize the publication of notice to the public and written notice to each elected official.

No vote was taken on this motion.
  _________________________________________
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To amend by striking 2% and adding 4% for the County Judge.
 
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
  _________________________________________
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve all elected officials a 4% raise with the exception of the Constables and Justices of the Peace which will receive 5%.
 
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
  ________________________________________
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To acknowledge that the District Attorney's salary is in concurrence with the District Judges' salaries by statute and includes supplements.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Elected Officials Salary Comparison Charts
 
             
32. Discuss and consider approving an increase to the annual supplement of a District Judge.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve an increase to the District Judge annual supplement from $15,000.00 to $18,000.00.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Dist Judge Salary Memo
  Dist Judge Salary
 
             
33. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date for Public Hearing on the 2014 County Budget for August 27th, 2013 at 10:00 A.M.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of August 27, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. for Public Hearing on the 2014 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
             
34. Consider authorizing advertising and setting the date for a public hearing on the 2013-2014 District Clerk's Records Archive Fund for August 27th, 2013 at 10:15 a.m.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of August 27, 2013 at 10:15 a.m. for a public hearing on the 2013-2014 District Clerk's Records Archive Fund.
 
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
             
35. Consider authorizing advertising and setting the date for a public hearing on the 2013-2014 County Clerk's Records Archive Fund for August 27th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of August 27, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. for a public hearing on the 2013-2014 County Clerk's Records Archive Fund.
 
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
             
36. Discuss and consider accepting the FY '14 preliminary proposed budget for the general fund (0100) as present by the Budget Office in the amount of $141,056,861.92.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Rebecca Clemons, Executive Assistant to the County Judge, and Wendy Coco, Administrative Assistant to the County Judge addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
37. Discuss and consider accepting the FY '14 preliminary proposed budget for the Road & Bridge fund (0200) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $20,406,340.24.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
38. Discuss and consider accepting the FY '14 preliminary proposed budget for the Debt Service Fund (0600) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $69,000,377.87.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
39. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Allegiance entering into a single case agreement with a non-contract provider on behalf of the Williamson County Benefit Plan during emergency or otherwise immediately necessary circumstances.
 

Director of Workforce Services Crystal Bustillos and Eric Smith of Smith and Associates Consulting addressed the Court.

  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve Item #39 which is the single benefit plan and that we sign up to join the transplant plan.
 
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:
  Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
  Signed MOU
 
             
40. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning employee insurance rates for 11/1/2013.
  Eric Smith of Smith and Associates Consulting, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, and Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve proposed Employee Health Insurance rates described as Option 2(b), effective November 1, 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
  ________________________________________
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve proposed Employee Dental Insurance rates as presented and keep the current Employee Vision Insurance rate.
 
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 Insurance Presentation
 
             
41. Discuss and consider approving a request to allow a parachute jumper to land on Southwest Williamson County Regional Park.
  Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and Josef Zeevi of Cedar Park addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a request to allow a parachute jumper to land on Southwest Williamson County Regional Park; contingent upon receipt and approval of the Certificate of Insurance by close of business day on Wednesday, July 31, 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:
  Parachute jump request
  Release of Liability for Southwest Regional Park Parachute Jump
 
             
42. Discuss and take appropriate action on a policy regarding the repair and/or maintenance of sidewalks within the unincorporated areas of Williamson County.
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Williamson County Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair Policy regarding the repair and/or maintenance of sidewalks within the unincorporated areas of 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:
  Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair Policy
 
             
43. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of August 27, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Merchant Credit Card and E-Check Services for Williamson County, 13RFP00112.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of August 27, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Merchant Credit Card and E-Check Services for Williamson County, Proposal #13RFP00112.
 
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 Merchant Credit Cards
 
             
44. Discuss and take appropriate action granting Gary Wilson, the Williamson County Facilities Director signature authority for change orders not to exceed $50,000 on the Williamson County Parking Garage Justice Center Complex project provided that Gary Wilson, Williamson County Facilities Director reports his signing of each change order to the County Judge by providing a copy of same for inclusion on the following week’s agenda under a standing item “Report on Williamson County Parking Garage Justice Center Complex Project.” (As authorized by Section 262.031 of the Texas Local Government Code).
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To grant Williamson County Facilities Director Gary Wilson signature authority for change orders not to exceed $50,000.00 on the Williamson County Parking Garage Justice Center Complex project provided that he reports his signing of each change order to the County Judge by providing a copy of same for inclusion on the following week’s agenda under a standing item “Report on Williamson County Parking Garage Justice Center Complex Project.” (As authorized by Section 262.031 of the Texas Local Government Code).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
45. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 4, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Structural Repairs of the Williamson County Parking Garage Justice Center Complex, 13IFB00132.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of September 4, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Structural Repairs of the Williamson County Parking Garage Justice Center Complex, Bid #13IFB00132.
 
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:
  Garage Repair IFB
 
             
46. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for June and July 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  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 additional revenues for June and July 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-341220 Vol Duty Revenue, SO $42,414.76
  0100-0000-341240 Ex Duty Revenue, SO $65,904.26
  0100-0000-341221 Revenue, Const 1 $  9,302.07
  0100-0000-341222 Revenue, Const 2 $  5,518.90
  0100-0000-341223 Revenue, Const 3 $18,818.18
  0100-0000-341224 Revenue, Const 4 $32,572.18
  0100-0000-341226 Revenue, Juv $  2,044.60
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
47. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for June and July 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  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 additional expenditures for June and July 2013 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0551-001117 Vol Duty, Const 1 $   8,257.50
  0100-0551-002010 FICA, Const 1 $      631.70
  0100-0551-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 1 $      412.88
  0100-0552-001117 Vol Duty, Const 2 $   2,227.50
  0100-0552-001118 Extra Duty, Const 2 $   2,409.43
  0100-0552-002010 FICA, Const 2 $      354.72
  0100-0552-002020 Retirement, Const 2 $      295.40
  0100-0552-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 2 $      231.85
  0100-0553-001117 Vol Duty, Const 3 $16,705.00
  0100-0553-002010 FICA, Const 3 $  1,277.93
  0100-0553-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 3 $     835.25
  0100-0554-001117 Vol Duty, Const 4 $28,914.50
  0100-0554-002010 FICA, Const 4 $  2,211.96
  0100-0554-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 4 $  1,445.73
  0100-0560-001117 Vol Duty, SO $33,319.58
  0100-0560-001118 Extra Duty, SO $52,761.38
  0100-0560-002010 FICA, SO $  6,585.20
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement, SO $  6,468.55
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp, SO $  4,304.05
  0100-0570-001117 Vol Duty, Jail $  4,332.22
  0100-0570-002010 FICA, Jail $     331.41
  0100-0570-002050 Worker's Comp, Jail $     216.61
  0100-0576-001117 Vol Duty, Juv $  1,815.00
  0100-0576-002010 FICA, Juv $     138.85
  0100-0576-002050 Worker's Comp, Juv $       90.75
 
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 12:17 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2013.
             
48. 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.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 258.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for the Pond Springs Rd. project.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
k) Discuss proposed Gattis School road wall claim
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Pearson Blvd.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for FM 1460.
n) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas.
o) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
p) Discuss the abandonment of Old Quarry Rd. at Lakeline Blvd.
q) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
r) Discuss Clearwater Ranch Public Improvement District # 1 and # 2
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
49. 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) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) 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
g) Employment related matters.
h) 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.
i) 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
j) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
k) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) 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
o) 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.
p) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County ESOC Project.
q) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson 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 1:08 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2013.
             
50. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
51. 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) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) 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
g) Employment related matters.
h) 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.
i) 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
j) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
k) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) 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
o) 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.
p) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County ESOC Project.
q) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
  No action was taken on this item.
             
52. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
             
53. 1:00 P.M. Workshop - Medical Examiner
  The following persons addressed the Court:
County Attorney Dee Hobbs
Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 Bill Gravell
Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Edna Staudt
District Attorney Jana Duty
First Assistant District Attorney Mark Brunner
Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 Judy Hobbs
Sheriff James Wilson
Justice of the Peace Precinct #1 Dain Johnson

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 2:08 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2013.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 6th day of August 2013.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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