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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JULY 23, 2013
 

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 23, 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  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the July 16, 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:
  07.16.2013 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.

Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice for The Gabriels Funeral Chapel (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,344,292.10 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:
  Funding Report 07-23-2013
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
  Quick Check Report 07-23-2013
  Wire Transfers 07-23-2013
 
             
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 – 20 )
             
5. To discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Sheriff-Jail.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff - Jail:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0570-001100 Salaries $51,000.00
To 0100-0570 001110 Overtime $51,000.00
 
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
             
6. To discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Sheriff.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0560-005740 Computer Equipment > 5,000 $1,500.00
To 0100-0560 004100 Professional Services $1,500.00
 
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 a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. One Williamson County.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #1; with a correction of the "To" account number from 004212 to 0100-0451-004212, "From" account number from 004430 to 0100-0451-004430 and "From" account number from 004100 to 0100-0451-004100:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
To 0100-0451-004212 Postage $2,500.00
From 0100-0451-004430 Utilites $1,000.00
From 0100-0451-004100 Professional Services $1,500.00
 
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 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $33,600.00
To 0100-0453-004190 JP#3/Autopsies $31,200.00
To 0100-0453-004192 JP#3/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
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP#1.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #1:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $4,300.00
To 0100-0451-004192 Autopsies/Transport $4,300.00
 
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 Facilities.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0509-004962 Janitorial Contract $10,572.00
To 0100-0509-005003 Equipment >$5000 $10,572.00
 
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 the Parks Department.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Parks Department:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0510-004964 Showbarn Contract Employee $2,633.00
To 0100-0510-001101 P/T Salaries 20-30 Hrs/Wk $2,196.00
To 0100-0510-002010 FICA $   167.99
To 0100-0510-002020 Retirement $   269.01
From 0100-0510-001100 F/T Salaries $1,800.00
To 0100-0510-001101 P/T Salaries 20-30 Hrs/Wk $1,800.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
12. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
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
 
             
13. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
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
 
             
14. To discuss and take appropriate action on continuing education hours for County Investment Act TAC CIO program for Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To acknowledge continuing education hours for County Investment Act Texas Association of Counties County Investment Officer (TAC CIO) program for Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk.
 
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:
  CIO certificate Nancy Rister
 
             
15. To discuss and take appropriate action on funding two additional $200 County Clerk Criminal Division cash drawers for collection of criminal fines and fees by court clerks.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve funding two additional $200 County Clerk Criminal Division cash drawers for collection of criminal fines and fees by court clerks.
 
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
             
16. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of June 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of June 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  060113-063013 GWI-RFM Graph
  060113-063013 GWI-RFM
 
             
17. Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of June 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of June 2013 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Court Refunds Jun 13
 
             
18. Discuss and consider approving waiving Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Tax Assessor Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To waive Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Waiver of PI chart July 2013
 
             
19. Discuss and consider appointing Mike Rinderknecht as a Board member to the Emergency Service District No. 10 for a term ending December 31, 2013. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To appoint Mike Rinderknecht to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #10 for a term beginning July 23, 2013 and ending December 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
             
20. Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Teravista Sec 14A - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve final plat for Teravista Section 14A - 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 14A
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action on the Burn Ban.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding recognition of 2013 Williamson County Employee of the Year Award recipients. 
  Public Affairs Manager Connie Watson addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
23. Hear presentation from the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas.
  Capital Area Food Bank of Texas Senior Director of Advocacy and Public Policy Kathy Green addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  CAFB Food Bank Facts
  CAFB Food Insecurity Rate Chart
  Texas Foodbank Network Map
 
             
24. Hear presentation from Williamson County Citizens Bond Committee Chair, Landy Warren; Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance; and Carol Polumbo of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, LLP.
  Williamson County Citizens Bond Committee Chairman Landy Warren, Attorney Carol Polumbo of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, LLP, Financial Advisor Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance, Inc. (SPFI), and Attorney Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LLP 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. Consider authorizing the use of Southwest Road District Fund (207) in the amount of $880,767.33 to be allocated on the following road bond projects: Lakeline Blvd/US 183 Turn Lanes (P252) $200,000.00 and Lakeline Blvd Right Turn Lane (US 183-Rivera Springs - P269) $680,767.33.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the use of Southwest Road District Fund (207) in the amount of $880,767.33 to be allocated on the following road bond projects: Lakeline Boulevard/U.S. Highway 183 Turn Lanes (P252) $200,000.00 and Lakeline Boulevard Right Turn Lane (U.S. Highway 183-Rivera Springs - P269) $680,767.33.
 
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:
  Southwest District Fund 207
 
             
27. Review and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 3 for Contract number 13IFB00123 in the amount of $37,328.72 for the Mill, Seal and Overlay project on CR 175 from FM 1431 to just North of the Williamson County Regional Park.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 3 for Contract #13IFB00123 in the amount of $37,328.72 for the Mill, Seal and Overlay project on County Road 175 from Farm-to-Market 1431 to just North of the Williamson County Regional Park.
 
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 Mill Seal and Overlay for CR 175
 
             
28. Review and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 for Contract number 13IFB00110 in the amount of $9,336.77 for the 2012 Fog Seal Cul-de-sacs in the Serenada and Northlake neighborhoods.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 for Contract #13IFB00110 in the amount of $9,336.77 for the 2012 Fog Seal Cul-de-sacs in the Serenada and Northlake neighborhoods.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 1 for Fog Seal
 
             
29. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with Marion Shipman regarding right-of-way on SH 29.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with Marion Shipman regarding right-of-way on State Highway 29.
 
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:
  Shipman Possession and Use Agreement
 
             
30. Consider adoption of an order revising the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations pursuant to Section 232.003 of the Texas Local Government Code; revising the regulations regarding manufactured home rental communities pursuant to Sections 232.102-232.104 of the Texas Local Government Code; and revising the Major Thoroughfare Plan, lot frontage widths and set-backs pursuant to Sections 232.102-232.104 of the Texas Local Government Code.
 

Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh, County Engineer Joe England, and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.

  Attachments:
  Subdivision
 
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Lease Extension Amendment with DPS State Lease #1688 in Georgetown, Texas for twelve (12) months, from September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014.  This period pertains to 4,380 square feet of space at $8.40 annual rate per square foot for a total of $3,066.00 per month.
  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 a Lease Extension Amendment with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Lease #1688 in Georgetown, Texas for twelve (12) months, beginning September 1, 2013 and ending August 31, 2014. This period pertains to 4,380 square feet of space at $8.40 annual rate per square foot for a total of $3,066.00 per month.
 
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:
  DPS Letter
  DPS Lease Extension Amendment
 
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding paying deputies that were called out for the 7 on 7 Football Tournament at the Regional Park under the Extra Duty pay policies versus Regular Duty pay policies.
  Captain Mike Gleason of the Sheriff's Office, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, and Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve an exception to the policy and pay deputies that were called out for the 7 on 7 Football Tournament at the Regional Park under the Extra Duty pay policies versus Regular Duty pay policies.
 
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
             
33. Discuss and take appropriate action on the First Amendment to Lease Agreement of February 1, 1994 between the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and Williamson County.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the First Amendment to Lease Agreement of February 1, 1994 between the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  First Amendment to TPWD Lease Agreement
 
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action on the First Amendment to Park Management and Operation Agreement between the YMCA of Greater Williamson County and Williamson County.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the First Amendment to Park Management and Operation Agreement between the YMCA of Greater Williamson County and Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  First Amendment to YMCA Park Management and Operation Agreement
 
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding setting a bond for the County Elections Administrator in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 payable to the County Judge, approved by the Commissioners Court, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of the position.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a bond for the County Elections Administrator in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 payable to the County Judge and conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of the position.
 
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:
  Official Bond - Jason Barnett
 
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action on recommendations for Tobacco Account for fiscal year 2013/2014.
  Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner Precinct #2, addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the 2013-2014 Revenue/Expenditure Budget for the Tobacco Account.
 
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:
  FY 2013 Recommendation
 
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Evergreen Solutions, LLC presentation "Classification and Compensation Study for Williamson County, TX".
  Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle, Evergreen Solutions Team Assistant Project Director Brian Wolfe, Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, and Director of Veteran Services Donna Harrell addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Evergreen Classification and Compensation Study Presentation
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 11:55 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT 12:05 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013.
             
38. 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, Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig, and Budget Analyst (former title) Rebecca Clemons, Executive Assistant to the County Judge (current title), addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Elected Officials Salary Presentation
  Salary Market Analysis
 
             
39. Discuss and consider approving an increase to the annual supplemental salary of a District Judge.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Dist Judge Memo
  Dist Judge Salary
 
             
40. Discuss and take appropriate action on the execution of an Interlocal Agreement Between Williamson County and the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District For Cost Sharing Related to Study and Improve the Great Oaks Drive Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement Between Williamson County and the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District For Cost Sharing Related to Study and Improve the Great Oaks Drive Bridge.
 
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:
  Upper Brushy Creek WCID Great Oaks Bridge Agreement
 
             
41. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Construction Agreement between Fazzone Construction Co. Inc. and Williamson County for the repair of a damaged wall at the intersection of Gattis School Road and Meadowilde Cove, Round Rock, Texas.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Construction Agreement between Fazzone Construction Co., Inc. and Williamson County for the repair of a damaged wall at the intersection of Gattis School Road and Meadowilde Cove, Round Rock, Texas.
 
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:
  Fazzone Construction Agreement for Gattis School Road
 
             
42. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of August 20, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Cedar Park Annex Roof Repair, Bid# 13IFB00130.
  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 advertising and set date of August 20, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Cedar Park Annex Roof Repair, Bid #13IFB00130.
 
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:
  Cedar Park Roof Repair IFB
 
             
43. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditure for All District Courts.
 

Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.

  Attachments:
  Hardin Bill
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 12:46 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT 1:20 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:26 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013.
             
44. Discuss economic development issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Gov't Code Section 551.076 Deliberation regarding economic development project, to-wit, Project Techie.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
45. Discuss economic development issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Gov't Code Section 551.076 Deliberation regarding economic development project, to-wit, Project Wolf.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
46. 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 Williamson County Subdivision Regulations.
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.
             
47. 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 3:10 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013.
             
48. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
49. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
50. 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.
             
51. Discuss and take appropriate action on filing a lawsuit against Parsons Commercial Technology Group, Inc. in relation to the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center; and authorize the firm of Allensworth & Porter, L.L.P. to represent Williamson County as counsel in relation to such litigation pursuant to the February 5, 2013 engagement letter previously approved and executed by Williamson County and Allensworth & Porter, L.L.P.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve filing a lawsuit against Parsons Commercial Technology Group, Inc. in relation to the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center; and authorize the firm of Allensworth & Porter, L.L.P. to represent Williamson County as counsel in relation to such litigation pursuant to the February 5, 2013 engagement letter previously approved and executed by Williamson County and Allensworth & Porter, L.L.P.
 
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
             
52. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
             
53. 1:00 Recess
Post Recommendation Public Hearings / Departmental Presentations for FY '14 Budget Requests
  County Attorney Dee Hobbs, Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 Bill Gravell, Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 Judy Hobbs, Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, Wireless Communications Manager Catherine Roberts, Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Manager Marty Herrin, and Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed for Director of Mobile Outreach Team Annie Burwell. No action was taken on this item.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 3:48 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 30th day of July 2013.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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