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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JULY 1, 2014
 


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:39 A.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014, 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 C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the June 24, 2014 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:
  06.24.2014 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 Karen Knightstep addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,416,308.86 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:
  07.01.2014 Funding Report
  07.01.2014 Quick Check Report
  07.01.2014 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

There were no comments.
             
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 – 10 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct #2.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #2:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $2,034.00
To 0100-0552-004541 Const Pct #2/Vehicle Repairs $2,034.00
 
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 and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for Human Resources.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Human Resources:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0402-004705 Pre-Employment Screening $4,000.00
To 0100-0402-004718 Pre-Employment Physical $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. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Elections Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Elections Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0492-003011 Computer Software < $5,000 $50,689.33
To 0100-0492-005741 Computer Software > $5,000 $50,689.33
 
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
             
8. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Fleet Services Department.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Fleet Services Department:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0882-0882-003318 Janitorial $1,750.00
To 0882-0882-003311 Uniforms $1,750.00
From 0882-0882-003523 Parts $1,750.00
To 0882-0882-003311 Uniforms $1,750.00
 
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 County Courts At Law.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Courts at Law:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $43,500.00
To 0100-0425-004131 Family Cases-Court Appointed Attorney $40,000.00
To 0100-0425-004136 Other/MH Cases-Court Appointed Attorney $3,500.00
 
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
             
10. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
 
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 Forms
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
11. To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues updates.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on 2013 Road Bond transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to move $1,000,000.00 from Inner Loop Safety Improvements (P251) to Inner Loop Left Turn Lane (P226).
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize 2013 Road Bond Transfer Request per recommendation of Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver to move $1,000,000.00 from Inner Loop Safety Improvements (P251) to Inner Loop Left Turn Lane (P226).
 
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:
  2013 RB Adjst
 
             
13. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission required as part of Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the CR 110 Project (US 79 to Sam Houston Avenue).
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission required as part of Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the County Road (CR) 110 Project (U.S. Highway 79 to Sam Houston Avenue).
 
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 110 Antiquities Permit Application
 
             
14. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the TechShare Common Integrated Justice System FY2014 Resource Sharing Addendum, Amendment No. 1, and Tyler Technologies' End User License Agreement and Professional Services Agreement.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the TechShare Common Integrated Justice System Fiscal Year 2014 Resource Sharing Addendum, Amendment No. 1, and Tyler Technologies' End User License Agreement and Professional Services Agreement.
 
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:
  TechShare CJIS Amendment 1
  Tyler Technologies End User License Agreement and PSA
 
             
15. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Elected Officials Salaries for FY14/15. 
  Rebecca Clemons, Executive Assistant to the County Judge and Interim Senior Director of Human Resources, Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 Bill Gravell, County Clerk Nancy Rister, Constable Precinct #4 Marty Ruble, Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt, and County Attorney Dee Hobbs addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget salaries and other compensation increases for the County Judge, County Commissioners, County Treasurer, County Sheriff, and Constables at 3%; County Attorney at $10,000.00; County Clerk, District Clerk, Tax Assessor/Collector, and Justices of the Peace at 4%; and authorize the publication of notice to the public and written notice to each elected official.
  ________________________________________
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To amend by striking 3% and adding 4% for the Constables.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  ________________________________________
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget salaries and other compensation increases for the County Judge, County Commissioners, County Treasurer, County Sheriff, and Constables at 3%; County Attorney at $10,000.00; County Clerk, District Clerk, Tax Assessor/Collector, and Justices of the Peace at 4%; and authorize the publication of notice to the public and written notice to each elected official.
 
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:
  Salary Increase
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 11:01 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 11:15 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014
             
16. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding 2015 TCDRS Employer Contribution Rate. 
  Rebecca Clemons, Executive Assistant to the County Judge and Interim Senior Director of Human Resources addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
17. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting date of July 22, 2014 at 2:00PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for IFB#14IFB00237, Culverts-Corrugated Metal for Road & Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of July 22, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00237, Culverts-Corrugated Metal for Road & 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:
  Culverts Corrugated Metal bid package
 
             
18. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving addendum to Engineering Services Contract between Williamson County and Wiss, Janney, Elstner, Associates (WJE) in regards to the Repointing of Courthouse project.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Addendum to Engineering Services Contract between Williamson County and Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) in regards to the Repointing of Courthouse project.
 
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:
  Wiss Janney Elstner Associates Addendum
  WJE Testing Rate Chart
 
             
19. Discuss, Consider, and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for IFB#14IFB00202, Hygiene Products for the Jail to the low bids meeting specifications (see attached). 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To award bids received for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00202, Hygiene Products for the Jail to the low bids meeting specifications (see attached).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  bid tab hygiene products
 
             
20. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for June 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for June 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-341220 Vol Duty Revenue, SO $18,597.75
  0100-0000-341240 Ex Duty Revenue, SO $41,907.86
  0100-0000-341221 Revenue, Const 1 $4,483.47
  0100-0000-341222 Revenue, Const 2 $3,930.11
  0100-0000-341223 Revenue, Const 3 $13,154.70
  0100-0000-341224 Revenue, Const 4 $299.65
  0100-0000-341226 Revenue, Juv $253.46
 
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
             
21. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for June 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for June 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0551-001117 Vol Duty, Const 1 $3,980.00
  0100-0551-002010 FICA, Const 1 $304.47
  0100-0551-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 1 $199.00
  0100-.0552-001118 Extra Duty, Const 2 $3,133.31
  0100-0552-002010 FICA, Const 2 $239.70
  0100-0552-002020 Retirement, Const 2 $400.44
  0100-0552-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 2 $156.67
  0100-0553-001117 Vol Duty, Const 3 $11,677.50
  0100-0553-002010 FICA, Const 3 $893.33
  0100-0553-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 3 $583.88
  0100-0554-001117 Vol Duty, Const 4 $266.00
  0100-0554-002010 FICA, Const 4 $20.35
  0100-0554-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 4 $13.30
  0100-0560-001117 Vol Duty, SO $14,378.72
  0100-0560-001118 Extra Duty, SO $33,411.33
  0100-0560-002010 FICA, SO $3,655.94
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement, SO $4,269.97
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp, SO $2,389.51
  0100-0570-001117 Vol Duty, Jail $2,130.60
  0100-0570-002010 FICA, Jail $162.99
  0100-0570-002050 Worker's Comp, Jail $106.53
  0100-0576-001117 Vol Duty, Juv $255.00
  0100-0576-002010 FICA, Juv $17.21
  0100-0576-002050 Worker's Comp, Juv $11.25
 
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
             
22. Consider an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Williamson County EMS share of 2013 Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System Funds.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) share of 2013 Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System Funds:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-333220 Payment from other entities $20,841.00
 
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
             
23. Consider an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for additional expenditures for EMS.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for additional expenditures for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0540-004850 RCS Radio Fees $367.27
  0100-0540-004232 Training, Conf., Seminars $2,977.50
  0100-0540-003200 Medical Supplies $17,496.23
 
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 11:45 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014.
             
24. 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 Ronald Reagan Blvd.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 Seward Junction Loop project.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2.
f) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Landfill Properties

2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
b) Discuss County owned real estate on CR 258
c) Discuss proposed Quitclaim Deed for US 183 right of way.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of 89.476 acres by Georgetown Inner Loop.
e) Discuss proposed sale of 98 acre tract abutting Blue Springs Blvd.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
25. Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
26. 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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) 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
n) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
27. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of the following Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officer/department head):
a. Williamson County Human Resources Director/Lisa Zirkle.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
28. Interview candidates for Williamson Human Resources Director and deliberate the appointment, employment and duties of the Williamson County Williamson Human Resources Director (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officer/department head).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:11 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014.
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
31. 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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) 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
n) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC
  No action was taken on this item.
             
32. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County Human Resources Director/Lisa Zirkle.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
33. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on tendering an offer of employment, hiring and appointment of the Williamson County Human Resources Director.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To hire Tara Raymore as Director of Human Resources effective Monday, July 7, 2014, contingent on all background checks being good, at an annual salary of $100,000.00.
 
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
             
34. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 2:12 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014. 
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 8th day of July 2014.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy

    

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