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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the July 14, 2015 meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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07.14.2015 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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.
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Lead Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,760,502.53 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and electronic benefit payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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07.21.2015 Electronic Payments
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07.21.2015 Funding Report
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07.21.2015 Quick Check Report
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07.21.2015 Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments.
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
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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 – 14 ) |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for JP3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, June 2015 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 June 2015 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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JP4 EOM REP JUNE 2015
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (1) Monitor, (1) Printer, (2) Laptops,(2) Desk Tops (2) Docking Stations, (1) Desk, (1) Metal Storage Cabinet, (5) Rolling Chairs, (1) Trash Can, (1) Wooden Shelf, (1) Bulletin Board, (1) Box Misc. Office Supplies, (15) Wall In-boxes, (1) Wooden Table w/ Metal Legs, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (1) Monitor, (1) Printer, (2) Laptops,(2) Desk Tops (2) Docking Stations, (1) Desk, (1) Metal Storage Cabinet, (5) Rolling Chairs, (1) Trash Can, (1) Wooden Shelf, (1) Bulletin Board, (1) Box Misc. Office Supplies, (15) Wall In-boxes, and (1) Wooden Table with Metal Legs, (complete list attached) pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Asset Sale
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through Inter-Department Transfer, including (1) Computer, (1) 4-Drawer Filing Cabinet, (1) Gray Office Chair, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code § 263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through Inter-Department Transfer, including (1) Computer, (1) 4-Drawer Filing Cabinet, and (1) Gray Office Chair, (complete list attached) pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Asset Inter-Department Transfer
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicles through trade-in, including (2) 2011 Ford F450, (3) 2010 Ford F450, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county vehicles through trade-in, including (2) 2011 Ford F450 and (3) 2010 Ford F450, (complete list attached) pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Vehicle Trade-In
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of county vehicles through auction, including (1) 2001 Broce RJ350 Sweeper, (complete list attached), pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code § 263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the disposal of county vehicles through auction, including (1) 2001 Broce RJ350 Sweeper, (complete list attached), pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Vehicle Sale
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of June 2015 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of June 2015 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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060115-063015 GWI-RFM Graph
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060115-063015 GWI-RFM
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of June 2015 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of June 2015 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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060115-063015 Refunds Over 2500
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Consider accepting a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in Memory of Tamera Nix.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in Memory of Tamera Nix.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Tamera Nix Memorial Tree Planting Donation
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Star Ranch Parcel 23 Subdivision - Pct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve preliminary plat for the Star Ranch Parcel 23 Subdivision - Precinct #4.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Prelim Plat - Star Ranch Parcel 23
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REGULAR AGENDA
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Receive and acknowledge the July 2015 Construction Summary Report for the Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Programs.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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July 2015 CSR
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Supplemental #1 to a Professional Service Agreement for the CR 110 Middle Section (Limmer Loop to CR 107) project between Williamson County and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. relating to the 2006 Road Bond program.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a Supplemental #1 to a Professional Service Agreement for the County Road (CR) 110 Middle Section (Limmer Loop to CR 107) project between Williamson County and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. relating to the 2006 Road Bond program.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Supplemental 1 to PSA for CR 110 Middle Section
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract for Engineering Services between Williamson County and Balcones Geotechnical PLLC relating to the Williamson County Parking Garage.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken. After reconvening from Executive Session, no action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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Balcones Geotechnical PSA for Engineering Services
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:10 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015. |
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PUBLIC HEARING (10:00 a.m.): Conduct public hearing to consider a proposed Site Regulation of Solid Waste Disposal in the unincorporated areas of Williamson County (outside municipal boundaries) where any interested citizen of Williamson County wishing to make public comment may testify pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 363.112 and § 364.012.
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Assistant General Counsel Stan Springerley, Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill, and Rick Lutowski of Georgetown addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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Order Regulating Solid Waste Disposal
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363.112
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364.012
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Published Notice
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:26 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding consideration for approval of a Site Regulation of Solid Waste Disposal in the unincorporated areas of Williamson County (outside municipal boundaries) and take any additional necessary action related to same pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 363.112 and § 364.012.
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Public Affairs Manager Connie Watson and General Counsel Hal Hawes stated that the public was notified of the Public Hearing via the newspaper and a press release. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an Order on Site Regulation of Solid Waste Disposal in the unincorporated areas of Williamson County (outside municipal boundaries) subject to grammatical corrections to Section 1(B), definition of "solid waste" with addition of a colon after the word "means" and insertion of the word "or" after "refuse"; pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code § 363.112 and § 364.012.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Order for Site Regulation of Solid Waste Disposal
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting a date, time and place for a public hearing pursuant to Chapter 26, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, regarding the City of Austin’s request to utilize a portion of County parkland for a wastewater easement.
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Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To set the date of Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. in Commissioners' Court for a public hearing pursuant to Chapter 26 Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, regarding the City of Austin’s request to utilize a portion of County parkland for a wastewater easement.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a cost share proposal by the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District (District) for improvements to a portion of Brushy Creek Regional Trail.
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Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and General Manager Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District Ruth Haberman addressed the Court. This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Regional Trail Replacement Conceptual Design
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Regional Trail and Dam 7 Improvements
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Leander Municipal Utility District No. 2 and the County of Williamson, Texas.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a Tax Collection Agreement between the Leander Municipal Utility District No. 2 and the County of Williamson, Texas.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Leander MUD 2 Tax Collection Agreement
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Leander MUD 2 Tax Collection Resolution
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Leander Municipal Utility District No. 1 and the County of Williamson, Texas.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a Tax Collection Agreement between the Leander Municipal Utility District No. 1 and the County of Williamson, Texas.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Leander MUD 1 Tax Collection Agreement
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Leander MUD 1 Tax Collection Resolution
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding Resolution Approving Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation Education Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2015A (Orenda Education) and Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation Education Revenue Refunding Bonds Taxable Series 2015B (Orenda Education) for the Benefit of Orenda Education in compliance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code (Note: Bonds previously authorized and issued in 2013 and the proposed resolution approving refunding does not create any liability for Williamson County).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To approve Resolution Approving Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation Education Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2015A (Orenda Education) and Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation Education Revenue Refunding Bonds Taxable Series 2015B (Orenda Education) for the Benefit of Orenda Education in compliance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code (Note: Bonds previously authorized and issued in 2013 and the proposed resolution approving refunding does not create any liability for Williamson County).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Orenda Education Resolution for Refunding Bonds
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Orenda Education Refunding Bonds Certificate of Hearing
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Orenda Educaiton Refunding Bonds Publishers Affidavit
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate on authorizing the County Judge to execute required plan documents, as requested by Premier Pension Solutions, Inc., Williamson County’s Flexible Benefits Plan Administrator, in relation to Williamson County’s Cafeteria Basic Plan Document #125.
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Director of Benefits Administration Shelley Loughrey addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute required plan documents, as requested by Premier Pension Solutions, Inc., Williamson County’s Flexible Benefits Plan Administrator, in relation to Williamson County’s Cafeteria Basic Plan Document #125.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Williamson County Flexible Benefits Plan Adoption Agreement
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Williamson County Flexible Benefits Plan Consent
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Flex Benefit Plan Document
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute required Stop Loss Policy Rider signature page for Williamson County Benefits.
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Director of Benefits Administration Shelley Loughrey addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute required Stop Loss Policy Rider signature page for Williamson County Benefits.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Stop Loss Rider
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on 2015-2016 HR Benefits Funds Operating Budgets, Benefit Plan Designs and Rate Schedules (Employee & Retirees).
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Director of Benefits Administration Shelley Loughrey, Broker Consultant Gallagher Benefits Gary Hysell, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, and Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To approve 2015-2016 Human Resource (HR) Benefits Funds Operating Budgets, Benefit Plan Designs and Rate Schedules (Employee & Retirees); with the exception of Plan Recommendation Change #6 to increase PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) Employee Contributions by 15%.
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Benefit Plan Adjustment Summary
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on granting a twenty foot utility easement to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. in order to provide electric service to Williamson County's real property located at 1407 U.S. 183, Liberty Hill, Texas.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To grant a twenty foot utility easement to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. in order to provide electric service to Williamson County's real property located at 1407 U.S. Highway 183, Liberty Hill, Texas.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Pedernales Uitlity Easement Baker Estates Lot B
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Pedernales Uitlity Easement Baker Estates Lot B1
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Discuss, Consider and take appropriate action on Commercial Lease Agreement made between Williamson County and Operation Liberty Hill, a Texas non-profit, for property located at 1401 HWY 183, Leander Texas 78641, with lease commencing on November 1, 2015 and ending on October 31, 2020 (initial term).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a Commercial Lease Agreement made between Williamson County and Operation Liberty Hill, a Texas non-profit, for property located at 1401 U.S. Highway 183, Leander, Texas 78641, with lease commencing on November 1, 2015 and ending on October 31, 2020 (initial term).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Operation Liberty Hill Lease Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on terminating a Monitoring Service Agreement between Williamson County and SimplexGrinnell, L.P. relating to fire and burglary monitoring services for the Williamson County Emergency Services Operation Center.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To terminate a Monitoring Service Agreement between Williamson County and SimplexGrinnell, L.P. relating to fire and burglary monitoring services for the Williamson County Emergency Services Operation Center.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Termination Notice
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving System Monitoring Proposals between Williamson County and Convergint Technologies, LLC in relation to monitoring fire and security systems at sixteen different county facilities (DIR Contract #DIR-SDD-2216) and authorize the County Judge to execute the proposals and agreements necessary to obtain to such services.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve System Monitoring Proposals between Williamson County and Convergint Technologies, LLC in relation to monitoring fire and security systems at sixteen different county facilities (DIR Contract #DIR-SDD-2216) and authorize the County Judge to execute the proposals and agreements necessary to obtain such services.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Proposal Set No 1
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Proposal Set No 2
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Proposal Set No 3
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Proposal Set No 4
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Proposal Set No 5
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding Revised Statement of Work and Additional Terms to existing Software License and Service Agreement No. 100273 with Sungard Public Sect, In. dated March 30, 2010 for the Sungard Computer-Aided Dispatch ("CAD") Interface (to develop an interface between ONESolution CAD and the Purvis Fire Station Alerting System ("FSAS") to process communications between AD and FSAS). Action may include, but not limited to: 1) authorizing additional Annual Maintenance for FY2017; and 2) authorizing County Judge to sign same and any related documents.
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Public Safety Technology Manager (Emergency Communications) Terry Purvis addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve Revised Statement of Work and Additional Terms to existing Software License and Service Agreement No. 100273 with Sungard Public Sector Inc., dated March 30, 2010, for the Sungard Computer-Aided Dispatch ("CAD") Interface (to develop an interface between ONESolution CAD and the Purvis Fire Station Alerting System ("FSAS") to process communications between AD and FSAS); and authorize the County Judge to sign same and any related documents.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Sungard Public Sector Add-On Quote
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Purvis Agreement
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Purvis Confirmation
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Purvis Price Sheet
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SunGard Revised SOW
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the 2015/2016 Budget Order.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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budgetorderdraft
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35. |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Professional Engineering Services for Waterproofing Plan Review and Field Inspection for Williamson County Projects, RFQ #1507-011.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and General Counsel Hal Hawes addressed the Court. This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Bid Packet
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Geotechnical Engineering for Williamson County North Campus Facilities, RFQ #1507-012.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Geotechnical Engineering for Williamson County North Campus Facilities, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #1507-012.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Bid Packet
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Geotechnical Engineering for Williamson County Georgetown Annex, RFQ #1507-013.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Geotechnical Engineering for Williamson County Georgetown Annex, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #1507-013.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Bid Packet
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Geotechnical Engineering for Williamson County Sheriff's Office Training Center, RFQ #1507-014.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Geotechnical Engineering for Williamson County Sheriff's Office Training Center, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #1507-014.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Bid Packet
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Construction Material Testing and Inspection for Williamson County Taylor EXPO Center, RFQ #1507-015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Construction Material Testing and Inspection for Williamson County Taylor EXPO Center, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #1507-015.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Bid Packet
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Construction Material Testing-Inspection for Williamson County Georgetown Annex, RFQ #1507-016.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Construction Material Testing-Inspection for Williamson County Georgetown Annex, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #1507-016.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Bid Packet
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Construction Material Testing-Inspection for Williamson County North Campus Facilities, RFQ #1507-017.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Construction Material Testing-Inspection for Williamson County North Campus Facilities, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #1507-017.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Bid Pack
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Construction Material Testing and Inspection for Williamson County Sheriff's Office Training Center, RFQ# 1507-018.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Construction Material Testing and Inspection for Williamson County Sheriff's Office Training Center, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #1507-018.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Bid Packet
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive proposals for Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance, RFP #1506-010.
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Purchasing Agent Max Bricka addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive proposals for Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance, Request for Proposal (RFP) #1506-010.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss RFP
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Roadside Chemicals and Herbicides, Bid# 15IFB116, to the lowest and best bidder – Red River Specialties, Inc as Primary and Crop Production Services as Secondary.
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Purchasing Agent Max Bricka addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To award bids received for Roadside Chemicals and Herbicides, Bid #15IFB116, to the lowest and best bidder – Red River Specialties, Inc. as Primary and Crop Production Services as Secondary.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Bid Tab Roadside Chem
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Recommendation
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding proposal received for RFP #15RFP113 for Audit and Accounting Services for Williamson County to Weaver and Tidwell LLP.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To award proposal received for Request for Proposal (RFP) #15RFP113 for Audit and Accounting Services for Williamson County to Weaver and Tidwell LLP.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Best and Final Offer
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Evaluation Document
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 12:11 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015. |
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 12:12 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:12 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:24 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015.
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 1:24 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 1:25 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 3:21 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015.
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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.
b) Discuss Pearson Road District.
c) Discuss North Woods Road District.
d) Discuss Kaufman Loop.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss economic development issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Gov't Code Section 551.076 Deliberation regarding economic development project, to-wit Toppan Printing America tax abatement amendment.)
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Attachments: |
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First Amendment Toppan
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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 proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Inner Loop
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 119
h) Discuss the acquisition of real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County facilities
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Kruger property exchange (3901 CR 130 Hutto, TX)
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Southwest Seward Junction Loop
m) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240.
2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
b) Discuss proposed sale of real estate on Inner Loop
c) Discuss proposed trade of real estate adjacent to Chandler Rd. and CR 130
d) Discuss proposed exchange of property with Mr. Kruger
3. Discuss the SH 29 and CR 200 Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement with TXDOT for an intersection study. TxDOT has committed to providing $25,000 to fund the schematic design of intersection improvements at SH 29 and CR 200. Reimbursements will be received from TxDOT on a monthly basis
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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) 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
k) 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
l) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al., In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
m) Cause No. D-1-GNU-14-003420; John Wesley Staten v. State Of Texas, et al.; In The District Court Of Travis County, Texas;
n) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
o) Cause No. D-1-GNU-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al., In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
p) Civil Action No. 1:15-CV-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
q) Cause No. 12-1226-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. James Broaddus d/b/a Broaddus & Associates, and Broaddus & Associates, Inc.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
r) Notice of Claim - In Re Jessica Palmer
s) Floodplain Regulation Issue
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters). |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Deliberate the appointment of Williamson County officers, including but not limited to vacancy in the office of judge of a statutory county court pursuant to Tex. Gov’t § 25.0009 and consult, receive, and seek advice from attorney regarding constitutional and statutory requirements pertaining to same (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters & VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Only if necessary, receive consultation and seek legal advice regarding available options to support county operations, including the legal authority and alternatives pertaining to site regulation and/or zoning authority over landfills for health and safety purposes pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 363.112 and § 364.012 (Executive Session as per VTCA Gov’t Code Section 551.071 – Attorney Consultation & VTCA Gov’t Code Section 551.072 – Real Property Matters).
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 4:54 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015.
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action by authorizing execution of Tax Abatement Agreement with Toppan Printing America, Inc., First Amendment.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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Toppan
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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) 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
k) 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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a proposed settlement of the case of Brown v. Wilson in the settlement
amount of $1,654.00, and to authorize the County Judge to execute the Settlement Agreement
document.
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent from the Dais)
l) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al., In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
m) Cause No. D-1-GN-14-003420; John Wesley Staten v. State Of Texas, et al.; In The District Court Of Travis County, Texas;
n) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
o) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al., In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
p) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
q) Cause No. 12-1226-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. James Broaddus d/b/a Broaddus & Associates, and Broaddus & Associates, Inc.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
r) Notice of Claim - In Re Jessica Palmer
s) Floodplain Regulation Issue |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials. |
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Only if necessary, discuss and take appropriate action related to the appointment of Williamson County officers, including but not limited to vacancy in the office of judge of a statutory county court pursuant to Tex. Gov’t § 25.0009. |
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Judge Gattis recommended that the Judge for County Court at Law #2 be determined by the voters of Williamson County and that if anyone is interested in the position they should begin campaign preparations.
Commissioner Long commented that the visiting judges are well qualified and are doing a great job, at no additional expense to the County.
Commissioner Birkman commented that the Court should consider appointing a judge in the near future.
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1:00 Public Hearing:
Post Recommendation Public Hearings / Departmental Presentations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Budget Requests
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County Attorney Dee Hobbs, Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, Director of Emergency Communications Scott Parker, Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh, County Sheriff James R. Wilson, Sheriff's Office Captain Pete Hughey, Sheriff's Office Financial Analyst Kurt Showalter, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Emergency Management Services (EMS) Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Manager Marty Herrin, Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell, General Manager for Williamson County Expo Center Clint Chitsey, Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt, Public Affairs Manager Connie Watson, and Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |