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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
AUGUST 21, 2007
             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:38 A.M. on TUESDAY, August 21, 2007, 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 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Absent:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Attendees:
Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1.
Citizen comments.
  Mahlon Arnett of Hutto Citizens Group addressed the Court.

Jeff Maurice, President of the Heritage on the San Gabriel Home Owners Association addressed the Court.
Dr. Terri Hall of Granger addressed the Court.

Mary Ellen Kersch of Georgetown addressed the Court.

Neal Kopit of Taylor addressed the Court.

Zac Trahan and Samuel Bean of Texas Campaign for the Environment addressed the Court.

Robbie Arnett of Hutto addressed the Court.
             
2.
Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the minutes of the meeting of August 14, 2007 as presented.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  08.14.2007 CC Minutes
 
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, and Wire Transfers 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.
  Auditor Donna McKitrick addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,340,168.35 in computer printout from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the 2007 County Budget.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Bills
 
             
4.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  URS Superintendent Greg Bergeron addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  Off-ROW - CR 364
 
             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes 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 – 24 )
             
5. Consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney:
From: 0100-0409-004100 Professional Services 15,285.00
To: 0100-0475-003010 Computer Equipment 10,030.00
To: 0100-0475-004211 Telephone Service 390.00
To: 0100-0475-004621 Copier Rental 4,282.00
To: 0100-0475-003005 Furniture 583.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Line Item Transfer - County Attorney
 
             
6. Consider approving a line item transfer for ITS:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for ITS:
From: 0100-0503-005740 Computer Equipment >5,000 10,000.00
To: 0100-0503-003010 Computer Equipment <5,000 10,000.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  ITS Line Item Transfer
 
             
7. Consider approving a line item transfer for Maintenance:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Maintenance:
From: 0100-0509-003001 Small Equipment & Tools        2.01
From: 0100-0509-003002 Vehicle Equipment    325.00
From: 0100-0509-003005 Office Furniture    105.28
From: 0100-0509-003006 Office Equipment    237.02
From: 0100-0509-003010 Computer Equipment    996.37
From: 0100-0509-003100 Office Supplies    353.29
From: 0100-0509-003101 Educational Aids      84.50
From: 0100-0509-003900 Membership Dues      41.00
From: 0100-0509-003901 Publications/Books/Periodicals      18.00
From: 0100-0509-004100 Professional Services 1,825.00
From: 0100-0509-004211 Telephone Service    150.00
From: 0100-0509-004212 Postage      75.00
From: 0100-0509-004231 Travel    500.00
From: 0100-0509-004414 Vehicle Insurance    834.98
From: 0100-0509-004500 Maintenance Contracts 2,500.00
From: 0100-0509-004512 Kitchen Maintenance & Repair      92.26
From: 0100-0509-004990 Solid Waste Mgmt./Recycling    380.00
From: 0100-0509-004999 Miscellaneous 1,000.00
To: 0100-0509-003301 Gasoline 3,000.00
To: 0100-0509-004510 Facility Maintenance & Repair 6,019.71
To: 0100-0509-004541 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair    500.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Maintenance Line Item Transfer
 
             
8. Consider approving a line item transfer for the Parks Department:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Parks Department:
From: 0100-0510-004999 Miscellaneous 1,500.00
From: 0100-0510-004500 Maintenance Contracts 5,500.00
From: 0100-0510-003554 Chemicals 1,500.00
From: 0100-0510-004209 Cellular Phones    700.00
To: 0100-0510-003100 Office Supplies    400.00
To: 0100-0510-003120 Printer Supplies    250.00
To: 0100-0510-003318 Janitorial Supplies 1,400.00
To: 0100-0510-004510 Facility Maintenance & Repair 5,500.00
To: 0100-0510-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance    425.00
To: 0100-0510-005700 Vehicles >5,000    525.00
To: 0100-0510-004211 Telephone Service    700.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Parks Line Item Transfer
 
             
9. Consider approving a line item transfer for URS:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for URS:
From: 0200-0210-004991 Landfill 2,000.00
To: 0200-0210-004530 Anderson Mill Maintenance 2,000.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  URS Line Item Transfer
 
             
10. Consider approving a line item transfer for County Court #4:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Court #4:
From: 0100-0429-004125 Transcripts 5,000.00
To: 0100-0429-004130 Court Appt. Attorneys 5,000.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  County Court #4 Line Item Transfer
 
             
11. Consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriffs Office:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriffs Office:
From: 0100-0560-003901 Publications/Books/Periodicals 1,000.00
From: 0100-0560-004511 Firing Range Maintenance 1,500.00
From: 0100-0560-004544 Repairs to Office Equipment    800.00
From: 0100-0560-004231 Travel    700.00
To: 0100-0560-004212 Postage 2,500.00
To: 0100-0560-004968 Care of Animals 1,500.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Sheriff Line Item Transfer
 
             
12. Consider approving a line item transfer for the Jail:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Jail:
From: 0100-0570-003003 Radio Equipment <5,000 2,500.00
To: 0100-0570-003302 Gasoline 2,500.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Jail Line Item Transfer
 
             
13. Consider approving a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. #4:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. #4:
From: 0100-0454-004350 Printed Materials 900.00
From: 0100-0454-004544 Repairs to Office Equipment 478.05
From: 0100-0454-004621 Copier Rental 145.16
From: 0100-0454-004141 Interpreters 475.00
From: 0100-0454-004209 Cell Phone/Pager .22
From: 0100-0454-003005 Office Furniture 859.88
From: 0100-0454-004210 Internet Services 72.25
From: 0100-0454-004211 Telephone 330.00
From: 0100-0454-004350 Printed Materials 250.00
To: 0100-0454-004232 Training 900.00
To: 0100-0454-003120 Printer Supplies 698.21
To: 0100-0454-003100 Office Supplies 1,260.10
To: 0100-0454-004212 Postage 652.25
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  JP #4 Line Item Transfer
 
             
14. Consider approving a line item transfer for 425th District Court:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for 425th District Court:
From: 0100-0441-004999 Miscellaneous 225.00
From: 0100-0441-004010 Visiting Judges 800.00
To: 0100-0441-003006 Office Equipment 225.00
To: 0100-0441-004232 Training, Conf., Seminars 800.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  425th District Court Line Item Transfer
 
             
15. Consider approving a line item transfer for the Law Library:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Law Library:
From: 0350-0680-003005 Furniture 795.00
To: 0350-0680-004621 Copier 795.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Law Library Line Item Transfer
 
             
16. Consider approving a line item transfer for the County Clerk:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk:
From: 0100-0404-004212 Postage 600.00
To: 0100-0404-004232 Training 600.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  County Clerk Line Item Transfer
 
             
17. Consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #1:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #1:
From: 0100-0551-004548 Radio Repairs & Equipment 457.00
To: 0100-0551-003008 Law Enforcement Equipment 205.00
To: 0100-0551-004999 Miscellaneous   52.00
To: 0100-0551-003311 Uniforms 200.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Constable #1 Line Item Transfer
 
             
18. Consider approving a line item transfer for DPS Northwest:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for DPS Northwest:
From: 0100-0564-004544 Repairs to Office Equipment 400.00
To: 0100-0564-003100 Office Supplies 400.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  DPS Northwest Line Item Transfer
 
             
19. Consider approving a line item transfer for Non-Departmental:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non-Departmental:
From: 0100-0409-004999 Miscellaneous 150.00
To: 0100-0409-004541 Vehicle Repairs 150.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Non-Departmental Line Item Transfer
 
             
20.
Consider approving Property Tax – Refunds Over $2,500 – July 2007 as determined by the Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Property Tax – Refunds Over $2,500 – July 2007 as determined by the Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Tax Refunds July 2007
 
             
21.
Consider approving Property Tax Collections for July 2007 as determined by the Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Property Tax Collections for July 2007 as determined by the Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  July 2007 Tax Collection Report
 
             
22.
Consider approving Property Tax – Waiver of Penalty & Interest as determined by the Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve Property Tax – Waiver of Penalty & Interest as determined by the Tax Assessor/Collector.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Waiver of Penalty & Interest
 
             
23.
Consider authorizing the transfer of furniture items from Elections to auction. (Complete list filed with official minutes.)
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the transfer of furniture items from Elections to auction. (Complete list filed with official minutes.)
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Asset Transfers
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
24.
Consider approving a Resolution to Proclaim August 29th, 2007 as United Way of Williamson County Day.
  Rick McKelvey, Vice President of Institutional Advancement for United Way of Williamson County addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve a Resolution to Proclaim August 29th, 2007 as United Way of Williamson County Day.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  United Way Resolution
 
             
25.
Discuss and take appropriate action on the Third Amended and Restated Williamson County Landfill Operation Agreement.
  No action taken on this item.
             
26.
Discuss and consider setting a date for a public hearing to temporarily close the low water crossing at CR 270.
  Kathy Grimes, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To set the date of September 4, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. for a public hearing to temporarily close the low water crossing at CR 270.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  CR 270
 
             
27.
Hold a Public Hearing to change the name of FM 1460 to North A.W. Grimes Blvd. from the city limits of Round Rock to CR 186.
  PUBLIC HEARING BEGAN AT 10:07 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007.

Emily Stluka 911 Addressing Manager addressed the Court. Robbie Arnett of Hutto addressed the Court.

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 10:14 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007.
             
28.
Discuss and take appropriate action to change the name of FM 1460 to North A.W. Grimes Blvd. from the city limits of Round Rock to CR 186.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve changing the name of FM 1460 to North A.W. Grimes Blvd. from the city limits of Round Rock to CR 186.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  FM 1460 Name Change
 
             
29. Discussion and possible action on issuance amount, timeline, and other matters related to County Road and Park Bond Sale.
  Dan Wegmiller, Senior Vice President of First Southwest addressed the Court.

Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Bond Information
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
31. Discuss and consider authorizing the County Judge to sign routine utility relocation agreements in their standardized form.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the County Judge to sign routine utility relocation agreements in their standardized form.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Standard Utility Relocation Agrmt
 
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action on courthouse restoration.
 

Ed Lee of Broaddus and Associates, Maintenance Supervisor Joe Latteo, Purchasing Director Bob Space, and Christi Stromberg, county horticulturist, addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To accept the TASB bid contract.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  TASB Contract
 
             
33. Discuss and take appropriate action on various County parks and trails projects.
 

Parks Director Jim Rodgers addressed the Court. No action taken on this item.
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning renewal of Clean Air Force partners annual report for 2008.
  Gary Boyd of the Parks Dept. addressed the Court. No action taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Clean Air Force
 
             
35. Consider awarding bids received for Brushy Creek Regional Trail repairs to the low bid meeting specifications – Gateway Construction.
 

Parks Director Jim Rodgers and Julie Kiley, Assistant to County Auditor addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To award bids received for Brushy Creek Regional Trail repairs to the low bid (for $68,080 with work to be completed within 20 days) meeting specifications – Gatewood Construction.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Gatewood Construction Bid
 
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action on Regional Animal Shelter.
 

No action taken on this item.
             
37. Consider approving Cheryl Schneider as Director of Animal Services and Ethel Spence as the Kennel Supervisor.
 

Ethel Spence, the new Supervisor of Regional Animal Shelter addressed the Court. No action taken on this item.
             
38.
Discuss and take appropriate action on contract amendment on Memorandum of Understanding with Williamson County School Districts in regard to the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.
  Charly Skaggs, Executive Director of Juvenile Services addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 

Motion: To approve contract amendment on Memorandum of Understanding with Williamson County School Districts in regard to the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Memo of Understanding
 
             
39.
Discuss and take appropriate action on contract amendment with Austin Community College.
  Charly Skaggs, Executive Director of Juvenile Services addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve contract amendment with Austin Community College.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  ACC Contract Amendment
 
             
40.
Discuss and take appropriate action with Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Facility for Residential Services for Juvenile Offenders.
  Charly Skaggs, Executive Director of Juvenile Services addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 

Motion: To approve Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Facility for Residential Services for Juvenile Offenders.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Victoria RJJF Contract
 
             
41.
Consider appointing a member of Commissioners Court to participate in the Round Rock Economic Development Partnership.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To appoint Commissioner Morrison to participate in the Round Rock Economic Development Partnership.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
             
42. Consider appointing or reappointing a Williamson County representative to the Capital Metro Board.
 

Kathy Grimes, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To reappoint John Cowman, Mayor of Leander as a Williamson County representative to the Capital Metro Board.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
             
43.
Consider approving request that Williamson County continue to employ a qualifying income level of 25% of the federal poverty level (FPL) for the County Indigent Health Care Program, instead of the state mandated minimum of 21% FPL, and continue to provide certain optional, non-mandated services.
 

Bride Roberts, Assistant Director of Williamson County and Cities Health District addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve request that Williamson County continue to employ a qualifying income level of 25% of the federal poverty level (FPL) for the County Indigent Health Care Program, instead of the state mandated minimum of 21% FPL, and continue to provide certain optional, non-mandated services.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Indigent Health Care
 
             
44.
Consider approving request that Williamson County allow payment for medically necessary care to qualifying individuals who have applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
 

Bride Roberts, Assistant Director of Williamson County and Cities Health District addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 

Motion: To approve request that Williamson County allow payment for medically necessary care to qualifying individuals who have applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  SSI
 
             
45.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning adoption of Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS) Employer Contribution Rate beginning January 1, 2008.
  Lisa Zirkle, Associate Director of Human Resources addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 

Motion: To approve the adoption of Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS) Employer Contribution Rate of 60% beginning January 1, 2008.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  TCDRS Contribution Rate
 
             
46.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning award of renewal contract for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services as of October 1, 2007.
  Lisa Zirkle, Associate Director of Human Resources addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To award the renewal contract for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services as of October 1, 2007.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  EAP Contract
 
             
47.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning award of Health Related Services contracts effective November 1, 2007.
  Lisa Zirkle, Associate Director of Human Resources addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve the award of Health Related Services contracts with noted exception of Health Map RX Patient Self Management Program effective November 1, 2007.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Health Svcs Contracts
 
             
48.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning setting 885 Fund Budget for FY 2008, Employer Contribution Rate for FY 2008 and Employee Insurance Rates for November 1, 2007.
  Lisa Zirkle, Associate Director of Human Resources addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To set 885 Fund Budget for FY 2008, Employer Contribution Rate for FY 2008 and Employee Insurance Rates for November 1, 2007.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
             
49.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning amendment to Nationwide Retirement Solutions Deferred Compensation Plan.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 

Motion: To approve amendment to Nationwide Retirement Solutions Deferred Compensation Plan with provision that Nationwide signs off on our contract changes.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Nationwide Deferred Comp Plan
 
             
50. Discuss and take possible action on the new Round Rock Annex.
  No action taken on this item.
             
51. Discuss 2007 – 2008 County Budget.
  Ashlie Koenig, Budget Manager addressed the Court.

General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court.

John Willingham, Director of Human Resources addressed the Court.

Kurt Showalter, Financial Analyst at Sheriff's Office addressed the Court.

Charly Skaggs, Executive Director of Juvenile Services addressed the Court.

Gary Oldham, Director of Emergency Communications addressed the Court.

Julie Kiley, Assistant to County Auditor addressed the Court.

County Sheriff James Wilson addressed the Court.

Ken Schnell of EMS addressed the Court.

Chris Dyer, Director of the Williamson County Historical Museum addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  Budget Attachments
 
             
52.
Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue: 
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue: 
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-367403 Park Donations 1,179.00

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Emergency Budget Amendment
 
             
53.
Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Parks Department: 
  Attachments:
  Emergency Budget Amendment
 
             
54. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Law Library: 
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Law Library: 

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0350-0680-005758 Law Books 10,000.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Emergency Budget Amendment
 
             
55. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for URS:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for URS: 
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0200-0210-001110 Overtime 10,000.00

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Emergency Budget Amendment
 
             
EXECUTIVE SESSION
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:01 P. M. TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007.
             
56.
Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
57. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
58. Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.

             
59. Discuss abatement agreement (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney and sec. 551.087 economic development negotiation.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 3:10 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007.
             
60. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken.
             
61. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve car damage claim for $72.87 to William Pierce.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
             
62. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  No action was taken.
             
63. Discuss and take appropriate action Airborn abatement request.
  No action was taken.
             
64. Comments from Commissioners.
 

No comments were made.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 3:12 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007.
             
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 28th day of August, 2007.

ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk County Court & Ex-officio Clerk,
Commissioners’ Court, Williamson County, Texas

By: Marilyn Cavender, Deputy

    

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