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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
JULY 15, 2014
 


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:38 A.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 15, 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 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Absent:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the July 8, 2014 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  07.08.2014 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 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,949,899.05 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 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  07.15.2014 Funding Report
  07.15.2014 Quick Check Report
  07.15.2014 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill, Executive Director of the Williamson County Historical Museum Mickie Ross, John Marler of Georgetown, Dave Schumacher of Georgetown, Rick Lutowski of Austin in Williamson County 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 – 17 )
             
5. To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Line Item Transfer for Road & Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road & Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-005003 Equipment > $5,000.00 $1,320.00
To 0200-0210-004419 Property Insurance $1,320.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the All County Court at Law budget.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the All County Court at Law budget: 
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Departmental/Contingencies $10,000.00
To 0100-0425-004136 All Cty Courts/Ct Aptd Aty MH $10,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
7. Please consider and approve a Line Item Transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
To 0100-0440-004932 Trial Expenses $6,000.00
From 0100-0440-004236 Extradition Expenses 6,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
8. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Department.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
             
9. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Department.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Department:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-005711 Heavy Equipment > $5000 $1,500.00
To 0200-0210-003302 Used Tire Disposal $1,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
10. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-005711 Heavy Equipment > $5000 $1,500.00
To 0200-0210-003100 Office Supplies $1,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
11. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-005711 Heavy Equipment > $5000 $8,000.00
To 0200-0210-003102 Safety Supplies $8,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
12. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Budget Line Item transfer request from Juvenile Services. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0576-004510 Facility Maintenance/Repair $3,500.00
To 0100-0576-004541 Vehicle Maintenance $3,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of June 2014 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 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  060114-063014 Refunds Over 2500
 
             
14. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets 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 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 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  asset transfers 7-15-14
 
             
15. Consider approving Justice of the Peace 4, June 2014 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 June 2014 Monthly Report in compliance with code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  JP4 JUNE 2014 EOM REPORT
 
             
16. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of revised preliminary plat for the Sonterra West Sec 8 subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a revised preliminary plat for the Sonterra West Section 8 subdivision - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Calculation of Review Fees - Sonterra West Sec 8
  Revised Prelim Plat - Sonterra West Sec 8
 
             
17. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of revised preliminary plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Ph 1 subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a revised preliminary plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 1 subdivision - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Changed Areas - Santa Rita Ranch Ph 1
  Revised prelim Plat - Santa Rita Ranch Ph 1
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
18. Hear the July 2014 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing projects.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court and extended an invitation to the ribbon cutting ceremony for the O'Connor project on Thursday, August 21, 2014. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  July 2014 CSR
 
             
19. 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 in this item.
             
20. Discuss and consider approving Steger Bizzell contract for engineering services for CR 245 Realignment project construction phase services. 
  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 approve the Steger & Bizzell Engineering Contract for Engineering Services for County Road (CR) 245 Realignment project construction phase services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Steger and Bizzell CR 245 PSA
 
             
21. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to 2006 CO Bond transfer in the amount of $20,000.00 from Hutto Annex (P138) to Hutto Annex Office Remodel (P417).
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve 2006 Certificate of Obligation (CO) Bond transfer in the amount of $20,000.00 from Hutto Annex (P138) to Hutto Annex Office Remodel (P417).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
22. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Law Enforcement Services Agreements with Municipal Utility Districts located in Williamson County, to include but not be limited to extending, amending or terminating existing or future agreements.
  Don Conklin of the North Austin Municipal Utility District (MUD) #1 Board, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Captain Mike Gleason of the Sheriff's Office, Cecilia Roberts of the Block House Municipal Utility District (MUD) Board addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
23. Discuss and consider approving the Tax Collection Agreement between the North Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1 and the County of Williamson in the State of Texas, office of the Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the North Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1 and the County of Williamson in the State of Texas, Office of the Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  North Austin MUD 1 Tax Collection Agreement
 
             
24. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval of postage meter contract with Pitney Bowes for Constable, Pct. 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve postage meter contract with Pitney Bowes for Constable, Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Agreement with Constable 3
 
             
25. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Budget Order for FY 14/15.  
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Rebecca Clemons, Executive Assistant to the County Judge, and Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  budgetorder1
 
             
26. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Holiday Schedule for FY14/15.
  Rebecca Clemons, Executive Assistant to the County Judge addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve the Holiday Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-2015; with a correction of the Independence Holiday from Friday, July 4, 2015 to Friday, July 3, 2015.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
             
27. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Employee Policy Manual. 
  Rebecca Clemons, Executive Assistant to the County Judge, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh, and Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
28. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Madrid Drive Extension, Bid# 14IFB00228 to the lowest and best bidder; Smith Contracting Company Inc.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To award bids received for Madrid Drive Extension, Bid #14IFB00228 to the lowest and best bidder - Smith Contracting Company Inc.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Bid Analysis
  Contractor Recommendation
  Bid Tab Madrid Drive
 
             
29. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action awarding the bid received for bid # 14IFB00236 for Jail Generator Replacement to the lowest and best bid meeting specifications, Allegiance Power Systems.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To award bids received for bid #14IFB00236 for Jail Generator Replacement to the lowest and best bid meeting specifications - Allegiance Power Systems.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Bid Tabulation for Jail Generator Repleacment
 
             
30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting date of August 5, 2014 at 2PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for IFB#14IFB00242, Air Monitoring PID for Williamson County Hazardous Materials.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of August 5, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00242, Air Monitoring Public Improvement District (PID) for Williamson County Hazardous Materials.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  bid package PID monitors
 
             
31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on extending Williamson County Bid 14IFB00204, Hauling for Williamson County  for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To extend Williamson County Bid #14IFB00204, Hauling for Williamson County for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Statewide Materials Transport Hauling Contract Extension
 
             
32. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving a price decrease request from Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions for Asphalt Emulsions, IFB #14IFB00225.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a price decrease request from Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions for Asphalt Emulsions, Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00225.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Ergon price adjustment letter
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 11:33 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 11:35 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:35 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014.
             
33. 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.
             
34. 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.
             
35. 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.
             
36. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers, department heads or employees (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:51 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014.
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action on economic development matters.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
39. 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.
             
40. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers, department heads or employees.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
41. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Birkman welcomed her mentee Magnolia Munoz-LaMadrid, a student from Stony Point High School.

Commissioner Covey invited everyone to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter annual Denim and Diamonds Fur Ball on Saturday, October 25 from 6:00-9:30 p.m.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:51 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 22nd day of July 2014.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy

    

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