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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2007
             
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, August 28, 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 1 Lisa Birkman  
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
  County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Attendees: Jana Duty, County Attorney
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1.
Citizen comments.
 

Senior Vice President of First Southwest Dan Wegmiller addressed the Court.

Round Rock Citizen Jesus Franco addressed the Court.

Georgetown Citizen Mary Ellen Kersch addressed the Court.

Executive Director Texas Campaign for the Environment Robin Schneider addressed the Court.

             
2. Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve the minutes of the meeting of August 21, 2007 as presented.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  08.21.2007 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: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,366,546.34 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.

Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to invoices for San Gabriel Parkway. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached.)

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit
  Wire Transfers
  Bills
 
             
4.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  No action was taken.

             
CONSENT
             
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 – 26)
             
5. 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: 0100-0409-004100 Professional Services 70,000.00
To: 0100-0409-000777 Project 70,000.00


 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Non-Departmental Line Item Transfer
 
             
6. 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: 0100-0409-004100 Professional Services 20,000.00
To: 0100-0409-004212 Postage 20,000.00


 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Attachments:
  Non-Departmental Line Item Transfer
 
             
7. Consider approving a line item transfer for HR:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for HR:

From: 0100-0402-004100 Professional Services 15,696.00
To: 0100-0402-003800 Hep B Program – Employees 446.00
To: 0100-0402-003801 TB Skin Testing Program 250.00
To: 0100-0402-004310 Advertising and Legal Notices 15,000.00


 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Attachments:
  HR Line Item Transfer
 
             
8. 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: 0200-0210-003556 Aggregate 15,000.00
To: 0200-0210-003554 Road Side Chemicals 15,000.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  URS Line Item Transfer
 
             
9. Consider approving a line item transfer for EOC:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for EOC:

From: 0100-0583-003005 Office Furniture 3,110.00
To: 0100-0583-003011 Computer Software 3,110.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  EOC Line Item Transfer
 
             
10. Consider approving a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. #2:
  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. #2:

From: 0100-0452-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies 1245.00
From: 0100-0452-001100 Full Time Salaries   350.00
To: 0100-0452-004999 Miscellaneous     75.00
To: 0100-0452-003006 Office Equipment <5,000 1170.00
To: 0100-0452-001107 Temp Labor – Seasonal Help   350.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  JP #2 Line Item Transfer
  JP #2 Line Item Transfer
 
             
11. 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: 0100-0409-004100 Professional Services 1,104.00
To: 0100-0409-004711 Tax Appraisal District 1,104.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Non-Departmental Line Item Transfer
 
             
12. Consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach:

From: 0340-0341-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies 40.00
From: 0340-0341-003011 Computer Software <5,000 500.00
To: 0340-0341-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance 540.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Attachments:
  Mobile Outreach Line Item Transfer
 
             
13. Consider approving a line item transfer for County Court #1:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Court #1:

From: 0100-0426-003006 Office Equipment 320.00
To: 0100-0426-003005 Office Furniture 320.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Attachments:
  CCL #1 Line Item Transfer
 
             
14. Consider approving a line item transfer for Extension Services:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Extension Services:

From: 0100-0665-003100 Office Supplies 300.00
To: 0100-0665-003010 Computer Equipment 300.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Extension Svcs Line Item Transfer
 
             
15. 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: 0100-0454-003010 Computer Equipment 247.87
To: 0100-0454-003120 Printer Supplies 247.87
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  JP #4 Line Item Transfer
 
             
16. Consider authorizing the transfer of office equipment from EMS 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 office equipment from EMS to auction. (Complete list filed with official minutes.)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Property Transfers
 
             
17.
Consider approving and accepting into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court the FY 06/07 third quarter Investment Report.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve and accept into the official minutes of the Commissioners’ Court the FY 06/07 third quarter Investment Report.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Investment Report
 
             
18.
Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for HNTB in the amount of $82,916.00 for costs associated with Work Authorization No. 7, Project 162.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for HNTB in the amount of $82,916.00 for costs associated with Work Authorization No. 7, Project 162.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Attachments:
  HNTB Reimbursement Certificate
 
             
19.
Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. in the amount of $16,942.90 for costs associated with Westinghouse Road Parcel 5, Project 157.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. in the amount of $16,942.90 for costs associated with Westinghouse Road Parcel 5, Project 157.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Attachments:
  Sheets & Crossfield Reimbursement Certificate
 
             
20.
Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. in the amount of $4,793.09 for costs associated with Project 157.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. in the amount of $4,793.09 for costs associated with Project 157.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Sheets & Crossfield Reimbursement Certificate
 
             
21.
Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. in the amount of $21,192.08 for costs associated with CR 111 Westinghouse Road – D, Project 157.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. in the amount of $21,192.08 for costs associated with CR 111 Westinghouse Road – D, Project 157.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Sheets & Crossfield Reimbursement Certificate
 
             
22.
Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. in the amount of $3,248.19 for costs associated with Project 156.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. in the amount of $3,248.19 for costs associated with Project 156.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Sheets & Crossfield Reimbursement Certificate
 
             
23.
Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. in the amount of $195.00 for costs associated with Project 156.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. in the amount of $195.00 for costs associated with Project 156.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Sheets & Crossfield Reimbursement Certificate
 
             
24.
Consider request of Gabriel’s Overlook Neighborhood Association to block off a portion of Park Place Drive for a block party
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve request of Gabriel’s Overlook Neighborhood Association to block off a portion of Park Place Drive for a block party.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Attachments:
  Street Closure Request
 
             
25.
Consider request of Westwood High School Student Council to block roadways on Thursday, September 20th, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for the annual homecoming parade.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve request of Westwood High School Student Council to block roadways on Thursday, September 20th, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for the annual homecoming parade.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Attachments:
  Street Closure Request
 
             
26.
Discuss and consider granting a variance for the easterly building set back line of Summerlyn Phase L-1B, Block K, Lot 54. Pct. #2
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To grant a variance for the easterly building set back line of Summerlyn Phase L-1B, Block K, Lot 54. Pct. #2

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Summerlyn Variance
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
27.
Discuss and take appropriate action on the Third Amended and Restated Williamson County Landfill Operation Agreement.
  General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court.
             
28. Hear presentation from NASCO.
 

Director of Membership & Events Rachel Connell and Director of Special Projects & Communications Francisco Conde, with North American Super-Corridor Coalition addressed the Court.

No action was taken.

  Attachments:
  NASCO
 
             
29. 10:40 AM

Hold Public Hearing on 2007 / 2008 County Budget.

  No one addressed the Court.

10:41 AM
             
30.
Discuss and consider adoption of the 2007 / 2008 County Budget and adoption of the Budget Order.
 

General Counsel Dale Rye, Constable Precinct 4 Marty Ruble, County Attorney Jana Duty, Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig, EMS Director John Sneed, Constable Precinct 1 Gary Griffin, Assistant to County Auditor Julie Kiley, and Auditor Donna McKitrick addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To leave Constables on guaranteed salary.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Nay: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Budget Order
  County Budget
 
             
31. Direct County Clerk to file 2007 / 2008 County Budget.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To direct the County Clerk to accept for filing the 2007-2008 County Budget.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
32.
Consider authorizing County Auditor to transfer sufficient monies from cash ending balance of fiscal year 2006-2007 to balance County Budget for 2007-2008
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To authorize County Auditor to transfer sufficient monies from cash ending balance of fiscal year 2006-2007 to balance County Budget for 2007-2008.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
             
33.
Announce 1st Public Hearing on County tax rate on September 4th, 2007 at 10:00am.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To announce 1st Public Hearing on County tax rate on September 4th, 2007 at 10:30 A.M.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
             
34.
Hear presentation from Williamson County’s Adult Protective Services Special Task Unit (STU).
 

Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes introduced Program Administrator Mandy Jenkins, and Investigative Specialist John Aleman, of Adult Protective Services Task Unit who addressed the Court.

No action was taken.

  Attachments:
  APS Task Unit Manual
 
             
35.
11:50

Hold Public Hearing on plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk’s records archives.
  County Clerk Nancy Rister addressed the Court.

No action was taken. 

11:54


             
36.
Discuss and take appropriate action on plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk’s records archives.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk’s records archives.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Attachments:
  County Clerk Archive Plan
 
             
37.
Discuss and consider approving the preliminary plat of Wheeler Subdivision. Pct. #4
  P.J. Stevens of Steger & Bizzell Engineering addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the preliminary plat of Wheeler Subdivision. Pct. #4
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
39.
Consider approving Change Order No. 4 for Reagan Blvd North, Ph. 2. Pct. #3
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve Change Order No. 4 for Reagan Blvd North, Ph. 2. Pct. #3.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Change Order #4 - Reagan Blvd North
 
             
40.
Discuss and consider approving S.D. Kallman’s Supplemental #1 to their Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the Arterial A, Phase 1 project adding 4 additional hourly rates.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 

Motion: To approve S.D. Kallman’s Supplemental #1 to their Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the Arterial A, Phase 1 project adding 4 additional hourly rates.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Kallman Supplemental #1 Ph. 1
 
             
41.
Discuss and consider approving S.D. Kallman’s Supplemental #1 to their Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the Arterial A, Phase 2 project adding 4 additional hourly rates.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 

Motion: To approve S.D. Kallman’s Supplemental #1 to their Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the Arterial A, Phase 2 project adding 4 additional hourly rates.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Kallman Supplemental #1 Ph. 2
 
             
42.
Review proposed amendments to the Williamson County Multi-Corridor Transportation Plan and consider setting a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 

Motion: To authorize Mike Weaver to send out notifications to the cities and set September 18, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. as a date for a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments of Williamson County Multi-Corridor Transportation Plan.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Attachments:
  Mulit-Corridor Transportation Plan Amendments
 
             
43. Discuss and take appropriate action on courthouse restoration.
 

Ed Lee of Broaddus and Associates, Maintenance Supervisor Joe Latteo, Treasurer Vivian Wood, General Counsel Dale Rye, and Assistant to County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

No action was taken.

             
44.
Discuss and take appropriate action on various County parks and trails projects.
  Parks Director Jim Rodgers addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
45.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning renewal of Clean Air Force partners report for 2008.
  Gary Boyd of the Parks Department addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve renewal of Clean Air Force partners report for 2008.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Attachments:
  Emission Reduction Measures
 
             
46.
Discuss and consider approving Amendment Number 1 to Contract 582-6-55082-16 with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (originally dated August 20, 2002).
  Gary Boyd of the Parks Department addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 

Motion: To approve Amendment Number 1 to Contract 582-6-55082-16 with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (originally dated August 20, 2002) and extend contract for an additional year.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  TCEQ Contract Amendment
 
             
47. Discuss and take appropriate action on Regional Animal Shelter.
  No action was taken.
             
48.
Discuss and take appropriate action on granting unto the County Judge authority to execute a resolution and future letters relating to the recruitment of cities that do not currently participate in a Cooperative Agreement with the Williamson County and Cities Health District.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a resolution and future letters relating to the recruitment of cities that do not currently participate in a Cooperative Agreement with the Williamson County and Cities Health District.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  WCCHD Resolution/Letter
 
             
49.
Discuss and take appropriate action on the renewal of the FY ’08 Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Staff Contribution Contract.
  Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 

Motion: To approve the renewal of the FY ’08 Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Staff Contribution Contract.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  TDFPS Contract Renewal
 
             
50.
Discuss and take appropriate action on recommendations for Community Clinic Services (CCS) Program and related contracts.
  Executive Assistant to Commissioner Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes, Cynthia Guerrero of Williamson County & Cities Health District and Assistant to County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve recommendations for Community Clinic Services (CCS) Program and related contracts.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Community Clinic Services
  Lone Star Contract
  Samaritan HM Contract
  St. Johns Contract
  ICC Medicaider Contract
 
             
51.
Consider awarding proposals received for Williamson County Drug Testing to the best proposal meeting specifications – Pinnacle Medical Management Corporation.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 

Motion: To approve recommendations for Community Clinic Services (CCS) Program and related contracts.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Attachments:
  Pinnacle Bid
 
             
52. Discuss and take possible action on the new Round Rock Annex.
 

Commissioner Birkman noted that the Public Meeting regarding the new Round Rock Annex was set for September 17th from 6-7:30 P.M. in the Round Rock Public Library.

No action was taken.

             
53.
Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue:

  Acct No. Description Amount
0100-0000-333220 Payments from other entities 58,912.79


 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Attachments:
  Budget Amendment
 
             
54.
Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Elections:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Elections:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100-0492-001107 Temp Labor/Seasonal 10,409.18
0100-0492-001110 Overtime   2,056.23
0100-0492-001150 Election Judges/Clerks 27,627.50
0100-0492-002010 FICA   2,671.85
0100-0492-002020 Retirement   1,677.28
0100-0492-004209 Cell Phone/Pager      164.24
0100-0492-004251 Election Supplies 10,012.73
0100-0492-004310 Advertising & Legal Notices      549.15
0100-0492-004506 Computer Prgm/Maint   3,691.06
0100-0492-004620 Furniture/Equipment Rental        53.57
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Budget Amendment
 
             
EXECUTIVE SESSION
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:37 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007.
             
55.
Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.

             
56.
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.
             
57.
Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.

             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:55 P. M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2007.

             
58. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To authorize an exchange of property between Williamson County and Peter, Thelma and Maria Miranda.

 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  .08 Field Notes
  .038 Field Notes
  Miranda Land Swap
 
             
59.
Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.

             
60. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  No action was taken.
             
61. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Birkman congratulated her husband for being married to her for 18 years.

Commissioner Long said the Court needs to add to a future agenda the appointment of an alternate for Georgetown Mayor Nelon to the CAMPO Board. He suggested that for the sake of communication that it be the Mayor Pro Tem of Georgetown, Gabe Sansing.

Commissioner Covey commented that even though there were contentious items today that she believes the Court handled themselves well.

Commissioner Morrison congratulated Judge Gattis and Ashlie Koenig for their hard work on the budget.

Judge Gattis thanked the Court for all the work they have done and commented that he appreciated the professional way the Court conducted itself today. 


             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007.


THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 4th day of September, 2007.


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

By: Marilyn Cavender, Deputy



    

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