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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
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Present:
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1
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Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2
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Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3
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Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4
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Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
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Attendees:
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Hal Hawes, Assistant County Attorney
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Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
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Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
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Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the minutes of the last meeting.
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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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08.12.2008 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
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URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron 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 note in the minutes Utility Requests:
Precinct 1 - Tri-State Mechanical - Turtle Rock Road - Road cut for Water/WW.
Precinct 2 - Chisholm Trail S.U.D. - 529 Blessing Ranch Road - Road cut for 1" water line.
201 CR 260 - Road bore for 1" water line.
Precinct 3 - Chisholm Trail S.U.D. - 101 CR 251 - Road bore for 1" water line.
116 Apache Trail (North Lake) - Road bore for 1" water line.
Precinct 4 - Southwest Milam Water Supply Corp. - CR 426 - Road bore for 4" casing for water line.
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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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Utility Request Summary
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Tri State Mechanical
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Chisholm Trail SUD_Blessing Ranch Rd
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Chisholm Trail SUD_CR 260
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Chisholm Trail SUD_CR 251
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Chisholm Trail SUD_Apache Trail
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Southwest Milam WSC_CR 426
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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.
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna McKitrick addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to invoice for Gabriels Funeral Chapel. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached) |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $23,346,940.56 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report (with change on Billing and Collection total) 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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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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Funding Report
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Wire Transfers
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit_Birkman
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Citizen comments. |
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Larry Bush of Jarrell, Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and United States Congressman John Carter addressed the Court. |
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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 - 25) |
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To discuss and consider approving line item transfer for EMS.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for EMS:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for EMS.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for EMS:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for EMS.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for EMS:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for EMS.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for EMS:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for County Clerk.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Clerk:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Clerk.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sherriff's Office:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
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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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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for URS.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for URS:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Commissioner Pct. #3.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Commissioner Pct. #3:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the 26th District 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 approve a line item transfer for the 26th District Court:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorney.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #1.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #1:
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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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #2.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #2:
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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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Consider approving a line item transfer for Adult Probation.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Adult Probation:
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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 and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office (changing account 0100-0475-001110 to 0100-0475- 001100):
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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 and consider approving a line item transfer for Purchasing Department.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Purchasing Department:
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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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Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items from multiple departments through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation and/or disposal. (Complete list filed with official minutes)
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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 transfer of various items from multiple departments through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation and/or disposal.
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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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consent_auction
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consent_transfer
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consent_disposal
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Discuss and consider amended final plat of Sonterra West, Section 7-A, Phase 1, Pct. #3.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an amended final plat of Sonterra West, Section 7-A, Phase 1, Pct. #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 and consider final plat approval to Hoxie Estates, Pct. #4.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the final plat for Hoxie Estates, Pct. #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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REGULAR AGENDA
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9:55 A.M. Conduct Public Hearing on callling a Bond Election for Avery Centre Road District No. #1
Attorney Carol Polumbo of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton and Liberty Hill citizen Jim Dillon addressed the Court.
10:03 A.M. Hearing closed.
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10:03 A.M. Conduct Public Hearing on calling a Bond Election for Avery Centre Road District No. #2
No one addressed the Court.
10:04 A.M. Hearing closed.
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Consideration and action with respect to order calling a Bond Election in Avery Centre Road District No. 1; making provisions for conducting the election and ordering other matters incident and related to such election.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order calling a Bond Election in Avery Centre Road District No. 1; making provisions for conducting the election and ordering other matters incident and related to such election.
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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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Certificate for Order Avery Centre Road District 1
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Order for Bond Election Avery Centre Road District 1
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Consideration and action with respect to order calling a Bond Election in Avery Centre Road District No. 2; making provisions for conducting the election and ordering other matters incident and related to such election.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order calling a Bond Election in Avery Centre Road District No. 2; making provisions for conducting the election and ordering other matters incident and related to such election.
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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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Certificate for Order Avery Centre Road District 2
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Order for Bond Election Avery Centre Road District 2
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10:05 A.M. Hold Public Hearing on 2008-2009 County Budget.
Liberty Hill citizen Jim Dillon and Greg Windham of Georgetown addressed the Court.
10:11 A.M. Hearing closed.
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Discuss and consider adoption of the 2008-2009 County Budget.
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Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig, Director of Human Resources John Willingham, Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle, Emergency Operations Director John Sneed and General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion #1
Motion: To approve an addition of $1,000,000 for the contingency fund.
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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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COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED FOR BREAK AT 11:10 A.M. AND RECONVENED AT 11:20 A.M. |
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11:20 A.M. Hold Public Hearing on plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk’s archived records.
County Clerk Nancy Rister addressed the Court.
11:24 A.M. Hearing closed.
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Attachments: |
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Archive Plan
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Discuss and take appropriate action on plan for the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk’s archived records.
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County Clerk Nancy Rister 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 approve plan for the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk’s archived records.
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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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Consider proclaiming September 4th, 2008 as United Way of Williamson County Day.
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Board Chairman for Williamson County United Way, Rick McKelvey introduced staff members Leann Powers and Mark Adams. |
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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 September 4th, 2008 as United Way of Williamson County Day.
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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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United Way Proclamation
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Project Manager for HNTB James Klotz addressed the Court. |
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Discuss and consider abandonment of a portion of Anderson Mill Road, being .644 acre out of the James Irvine Survey, Abstract No. 334, subject to any utilities, Pct. #2.
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County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court. |
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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 abandonment of a portion of Anderson Mill Road, being .644 acre out of the James Irvine Survey, Abstract No. 334, subject to any utilities, Pct. #2.
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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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Anderson Mill Road ROW Abandonment
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37. |
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Consider and take action on changing the name of Highland Springs Lane to Highland Spring Lane.
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General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve changing the name of Highland Springs Lane to Highland Spring Lane.
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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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38. |
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Discuss and consider approving I-Plow contract For Justice of the Peace, Pct #1.
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Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Dain Johnson 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 approve I-Plow contract For Justice of the Peace, Pct #1 effective September 1, 2008 with annual renewals.
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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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IPLOW Contract
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the addendum to the license agreement with Pictometry International.
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GIS Coordinator/Analyst Richard Semple 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 the addendum to the license agreement with Pictometry International.
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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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Pictometry Agreement Addendum
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40. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on an interlocal agreement with the City of Liberty Hill for HB #1445.
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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 an interlocal agreement with the City of Liberty Hill for HB #1445.
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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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Liberty Hill 1445 Interlocal Agreement
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41. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning Sick Leave Pool policy.
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Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle and Director of Human Resources John Willingham 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 approve the voting members of the Sick Pool Policy Board: Lieutenant James Carmona for the Sheriff's Office, Greg Bergeron for URS, Alma Lira for the Tax Office, Marilyn Cavender for the County Clerk's Office, Charly Scaggs or his designee for Juvenile Services also non-voting members Public Health Nurse Jennifer Jackson and Human Resource Director John Willingham.
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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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Sick Leave Pool Policy
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42. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning adoption of Texas County and District Retirement System Employer Contribution Rate beginning 01/01/2009.
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Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the adoption of Texas County and District Retirement System Employer Contribution Rate beginning 01/01/2009.
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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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TCDRS Authorization for 2009
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43. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning award of renewal contract for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services as of 10/1/2008.
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Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle 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 approve the renewal contract for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services as of 10/1/2008.
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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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EAP Renewal
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44. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning award of Health Related Services contracts effective 11/1/2008.
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Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle 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 approve the Health Related Services contracts effective 11/1/2008.
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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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45. |
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Discuss & take appropriate action concerning setting FY 2009 885 Fund Budget, FY 2009 Employer Contribution Rate & 11/1/2008 Employee Insurance Rates.
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Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle 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 approve setting FY 2009 885 Fund Budget, FY 2009 Employer Contribution Rate & 11/1/2008 Employee Insurance Rates of $461.50 per month.
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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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2009 Employee Insurance Rates
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Employee Net Pay Calculations
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885 Budget Highlights
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46. |
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Order the City of Granger Local Option Liquor Election.
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Elections Administrator Rick Barron and General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve the order for the City of Granger to hold a local option liquor election on General Election Day, November 4, 2008, for the legal sale of mixed beverages in restaurants with food and beverage permits.
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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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Petition for Granger Local Option Election
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Order for Local Option Election
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47. |
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Order fees to be charged in connection with leasing voting equipment to political subdivisions.
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Elections Administrator Rick Barron 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 order fees to be charged in connection with leasing voting equipment to political subdivisions.
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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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Voting Equipment Lease Fees
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48. |
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Discuss and consider approving changes to Early Voting schedule for November 4, 2008 election.
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Elections Administrator Rick Barron addressed the Court |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve changes to Early Voting schedule for November 4, 2008 election.
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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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EV Schedule
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49. |
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Schedule and announce date and time to adopt tax rate - being August 26, 2008 at 10:00 A.M.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To announce date and time to adopt tax rate - being August 26, 2008 at 10:00 A.M.
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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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50. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on appointments for ESD #5.
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Bonnie Hammett Treasurer of Jarrell Volunteer Fire Department and General Counsel Dale Rye 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 approve the appointment to ESD #5: Bill Gravell, Jr. to replace Tom McCord (who is serving out the term of Charles Ashby) with his term ending November 2009, Larry Burklow will replace Donny Petterson with his term ending November 2008, and Scott Thomas Kreller will replace Theresa Sansom (who is serving out the term of Mark McAdams) with the term ending November 2008.
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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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Andrew Bilger
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Bill Gravell Jr
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Larry Burklow
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Thomas Kreller
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51. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Resolution Run on January 1, 2009 for St. Philip's United Methodist Church, Missions Team.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Resolution Run on January 1, 2009 for St. Philip's United Methodist Church, Missions Team.
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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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Resolution Run Detail
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Resolution Run Map
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52. |
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Discuss and take action if necessary in regards to audit report of Emergency Services District #10 conducted by the Williamson County Auditor's Office.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the audit report of Emergency Services District #10 conducted by the Williamson County Auditor's Office.
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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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ESD No 10 Audit Report
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53. |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 10, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Body Armor for the Williamson County Law Enforcement Department.
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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 advertising and set date of September 10, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Body Armor for the Williamson County Law Enforcement Department.
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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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54. |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 10, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Fencing Labor and Labor/Materials.
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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 advertising and set date of September 10, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Fencing Labor and Labor/Materials.
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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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55. |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to recognize additional revenues from Bluebonnet Trails MHMR for expansion of client services.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to recognize additional revenues from Bluebonnet Trails MHMR for expansion of client 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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56. |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to recognize the additional expenditures for additional client services for Bluebonnet Trails MHMR.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to recognize the additional expenditures for additional client services for Bluebonnet Trails MHMR:
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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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57. |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Williamson County share of FY 08 Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System Funds.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Williamson County share of FY 08 Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System Funds:
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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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58. |
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for additional expenditures for EMS.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for additional expenditures for EMS:
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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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59. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Leander Tax Increment Financing Agreement with the City of Leander.
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield 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 Leander Tax Increment Financing Agreement with the City of Leander.
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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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Leander Amended TIF Agreement
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:21 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008. |
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60. |
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Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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61. |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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62. |
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Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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63. |
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Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:07 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008 |
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64. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize County Judge to execute a contract with San Gabriel Ranch to acquire 1,011 acres between Liberty Hill and Leander.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Nay:
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Abstain)
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65. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation. |
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No action was taken. |
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66. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill. |
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No action was taken. |
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67. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations. |
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No action was taken. |
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68. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Birkman said she wanted to thank her husband for 19 years of marriage.
Judge Gattis said he celebrated his 44th anniversary last week. |