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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
AUGUST 11, 2009

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:44 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2009, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge  
 
Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1  
 
Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2  
 
Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3  
 
Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4  
 
Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk  
Attendees:
Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve minutes of previous meeting.

 
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:
  08.04.2009 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To note in the minutes Utility Requests:
Precinct #3:  City of Jarrell - CR 332 Installation of a wastewater line.
 
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:
  URS
 
             
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.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker 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 $2,732,906.73 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County budget.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Funding Report
  Addendum
  QC Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
             
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 - 21)
             
5. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector:
From 0100-0499-001103 Part-time Salaries 30-40 hrs/wk $13,000.00  
To 0100-0499-001101 Part-time Salaries 20-30 hrs/wk $10,000.00  
To 0100-0499-001102 Part-time Salaries<20 hrs/wk $3,000.00

 
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
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Auditor’s Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Auditor’s Office:
From 0100-0495-001100 Full-time Salaries $5,479.31  
To 0100-0495-001101 Part-time Salaries 20-30 Hrs/Wk $5,479.31  
 
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
             
7. Discuss and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for ITS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for ITS:
From 0100-0503-005741 Computer Software > $5000 $6,356.00  
To 0100-0503-003011 Computer Software < $5000 $6,356.00
 
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
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for all County Courts at Law.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for all County Courts at Law:
From 0100-0409-004999 Non Dept/Miscellaneous $8,000.00  
To 0100-0425-004141 All Cty Cts/Interpreters $8,000.00
 
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
             
9. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a line item transfer for Williamson County Ag Extension Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Williamson County Ag Extension Office:
From 0100-0665-005700 Vehicles>$5000 $900.00  
To 0100-0665-004209 Cellular Phone $900.00
 
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
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP #4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for JP #4:
From 0100-0409-004100 Non Dept/Professional Services $36,000.00  
To 0100-0454-004190 JP#4/Autopsy, Med Inquests $30,500.00  
To 0100-0454-004192 JP#4/Transportation/Autopsies $5,500.00
 
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
             
11. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Human Resources.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Human Resources:
From 0100-0402-003901 Publications/Books/Periodicals $900.00  
From 0100-0402-004100 Professional Services $5,000.00  
From 0100-0402-004500 Maintenance Contracts $4,000.00  
To 0100-0402-003398 Video Tapes/CD/DVD $550.00  
To 0100-0402-004310 Advertising & Legal Notices $9,000.00  
To 0100-0402-004999 Miscellaneous $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
             
12. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for DPS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for DPS:
From 0100-0564-004211 DPS/Telephone Service $284.00  
To 0100-0564-004210 DPS/Internet/Email Service $284.00

 
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
             
13. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for EMS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a line item transfer for EMS:
From 0100-0540-004410 Bond Premiums $2,000.00  
To 0100-0540-004231 Travel $2,000.00
 
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
             
14. Receive a draft copy of the Williamson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) proposed biennium budget for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, and note that the proposed open meeting date to finalize the budgets will be after July 20, 2009 but before the end of the state fiscal year 2009 which is August 31, 2009.

Acknowledge receipt of the Williamson County CSCD annual financial statement for fiscal year 2008.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To receive a draft copy of the Williamson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) proposed biennium budget for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, and note that the proposed open meeting date to finalize the budgets will be after July 20, 2009 but before the end of the state fiscal year 2009 which is August 31, 2009 and acknowledge receipt of the Williamson County CSCD annual financial statement for fiscal year 2008.
 
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:
  Fiscal Yr 2008 CSCD Financial Summary
  Fiscal Yr 2010_2011 CSCD Budget Summary
 
             
15. Discuss and consider a cash deposit of $100 to be held in the new checking account to administer the new Wilco Care program third party administrator (TPA).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a cash deposit of $100 to be held in the new checking account to administer the new Wilco Care program third party administrator (TPA).
 
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
             
16. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation/destruction.
(Complete list filed with official minutes)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or auction/donation/destruction.
 
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:
  Asset Transfers
 
             
17. Consider approving the investment report for June 2009 which was approved by the investment committee on July 23, 2009.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the investment report for June 2009 which was approved by the investment committee on July 23, 2009.
 
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:
  Williamson County Investment Committee for June 2009
 
             
18. Consider approving contract with Parsons Commercial Roofing, Inc. to repair the roof at the Adult Probation building in Georgetown. Contract is not to exceed $40,975.77. 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a contract with Parsons Commercial Roofing, Inc. to repair the roof at the Adult Probation building in Georgetown. Contract is not to exceed $40,975.77.
 
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:
  Parsons
 
             
19. Interlocal agreement between Round Rock Independent School District, Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
  This item was moved to the Regular Agenda.

General Counsel Dale Rye, Lieutenant Mike Gleason of the Sheriff's Department and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an interlocal agreement between Round Rock Independent School District, Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
 
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:
  RRISD agreement
 
             
20. Consider loaning 50 cones to the Rattan Creek Neighborhood Association for the eighteenth Annual Rattan Fest on Saturday, September 12, 2009.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve loaning 50 cones to the Rattan Creek Neighborhood Association for the eighteenth Annual Rattan Fest on Saturday, September 12, 2009.
 
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:
  Fun Run
  Route Map
  Request Letter
 
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Homeland Security Grant.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve Homeland Security Grant.
 
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:
  Grant Agreement
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Road Bond Program.
  Project Manager for HNTB James Klotz addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
23. Hear the August 2009 Monthly Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
 

No action was taken.

  Attachments:
  2009-08-CSR
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action on an order of Williamson County, Texas, requesting and accepting the transfer of jurisdiction and maintenance of US Hwy 79 Business (West Second Street) from NW Carlos G. Parker Blvd. to US Hwy 95 from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to the County.
 

Project Manager for HNTB James Klotz addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order of Williamson County, Texas, requesting and accepting the transfer of jurisdiction and maintenance of US Hwy 79 Business (West Second Street) from NW Carlos G. Parker Blvd. to US Hwy 95 from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to the County with the change of 2008 to 2009.
 
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:
  Order
 
             
25. Consider awarding bids received for Bid #09WC713, US 183 at FM 3405 traffic signal, to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, Republic Intelligent Transportation Services, Inc.
  Project Manager for HNTB James Klotz addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve awarding Republic Intelligent Transportation Services, Inc. as the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications for bid #09WC713, US 183 at FM 3405 traffic signal.
 
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:
  Bid Analysis
  Recommendation Letters
  Republic Intelligent Transport Services Bid
 
             
26. Discuss and take action regarding the Jester Williamson County Annex and the Public Safety Building in Round Rock and other matters related thereto.
  No action was taken.
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a resolution from the Commissioners' Court supporting the application for the DWI/Drug Court grant from the office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division.  To grant the concept of the DWI/Drug Court with the application for funding and the working agreement with Williamson Council on Alcohol and Drugs.
  Director of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department Marty Griffith, County Court at Law 2 Judge Tim Wright and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution from the Commissioners' Court supporting the application for the DWI/Drug Court grant from the office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division and to approve the concept of the DWI/Drug Court with the application for funding and the working agreement with Williamson Council on Alcohol and Drugs.
 
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:
  DWI DRUG COURT RESOLUTION
 
             
28. Discuss and Consider approving a new 1 year (FY 2010) lease agreement between Williamson County and Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) regarding the premises and building situated at 601 N. Alligator Street in Granger, Texas for the operation of the Central Texas Treatment Center.
  Director of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department Marty Griffith and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a new 1 year (FY 2010) lease agreement between Williamson County and Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) regarding the premises and building situated at 601 N. Alligator Street in Granger, Texas for the operation of the Central Texas Treatment Center.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Attachments:
  CTTC Lease Agreement
 
             
29. Consider and take appropriate action regarding 2010 Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) Employer Contribution Rate.
  Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle, Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig and General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve 2010 TCDRS Employer Contribution Rate of 11.4%.
 
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:
  2010 TCDRS Court Information
  2010 TCDRS Rate History
 
             
30. Consider and take appropriate action regarding FY 2010 Health Plan Options.
  Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle and Emergency Operations Director John Sneed addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  Health Plan Options - FY 2010
  Health Plan Info
 
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Deed without warranty.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a Deed without warranty for property foreclosed upon for taxes from Williamson County to Taylor Economic Development Corporation.
 
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:
  Deed WO Warranty
 
             
32. Discuss and take possible action regarding the acceptance of $125,000 in grant funds from the Governor’s Division of Emergency Management to be applied toward the completion of the new Mobile Command Post vehicle and mobile inter-operable communications equipment.
  Captain of Emergency Management Services Jarred Thomas, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Emergency Operations Director John Sneed addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the acceptance of $125,000 in grant funds from the Governor’s Division of Emergency Management to be applied toward the completion of the new Mobile Command Post vehicle and mobile inter-operable communications equipment.
 
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
             
33. 11:05 A.M. Commissioners' Court recessed to conduct a public hearing on creation and establishment of Pearson Place Road District.

Jana Hanson of McCall Parkhurst and Horton and Todd Jenson of Waterstone addressed the Court.


11:15 A.M. Public hearing was closed, Commissioners' Court reconvened.

  Attachments:
  Affidavit for Posting Notice
 
             
34. Consideration and action with respect to order creating and establishing Pearson Place Road District and ordering other matters incident and related to the creation and establishment of such road district.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve order creating and establishing Pearson Place Road District.
 
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:
  Certificate for Order Establishing PP RD
 
             
35. Consideration and action with respect to an order establishing a public hearing on a petition calling for a Bond Election for Pearson Place Road District.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order establishing a public hearing on a petition calling for a Bond Election for Pearson Place Road District at 10:00 A.M. September 1, 2009 at the County Commissioners' Courtroom.
 
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:
  Certificate for Order
  Order for Public Hearing and Bond Election for PPRD
 
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the interlocal contract for Public Service Answering Points (PSAP) maintenance, equipment upgrade and training.
  Chief of Operations for Emergency Communications Patrick Cobb addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the interlocal contract for Public Service Answering Points (PSAP) maintenance, equipment upgrade and training.
 
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:
  PSAP ILA
 
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) interlocal contract for enhanced 911 database program.
  GIS Coordinator/Analyst Richard Semple addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) interlocal contract for enhanced 911 database program.
 
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:
  DB Mgmt Report
  ILA
 
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding UTMB FY 2010 Interlocal Cooperation Act contract between the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and Williamson County.
  Assistant Director of Williamson County and Cities Health District Bride Roberts addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To allow UTMB FY 2010 Interlocal Cooperation Act contract between the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and Williamson County to lapse.
 
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:
  UTMB FY 2010 Interlocal Cooperation Act Contract between UTMB and Williamson County
  UTMB Letter regarding FY2010 Interlocal Contract
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:45 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2009.
             
39. Discussion of 2009-2010 Budget.
  The following addressed the Court:
County Auditor David Flores
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig
Emergency Operations Director John Sneed
Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes
             
40. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding 2009/2010 Williamson County Budget Order.
  The following addressed the Court:
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
General Counsel Dale Rye
Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker

There was no action taken.


  Attachments:
  BO Draft
  Proposed BO Amendment
 
             
41. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0510-003670 Use of Donations $100.00
 
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
             
42. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-367403 Park Donations $100.00
 
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
             
43. Consider accepting a donation of $100 for Memorial Tree planting in memory of Rodney Shawn Morris, Jr. (RJ) aka "Lonestar" from the employees of Williamson County Juvenile Services.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve accepting a donation of $100 for Memorial Tree planting in memory of Rodney Shawn Morris, Jr. (RJ) aka "Lonestar" from the employees of Williamson County Juvenile Services.
 
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:
  Memorial Tree Planting
 
             
44. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Health District.
  The following addressed the Court:
Assistant Director of Williamson County and Cities Health District Bride Roberts 
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 
General Counsel Dale Rye
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Health District:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0630-000346 HD/Transfer to Medicaid UPL $255,000.00  
  0100-0630-004905 HD/Payment for Indigents $745,000.00  
  0100-0630-004063 HD/Admin. Cost-Indigent $12,000.00
 
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
             
45.
Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
46. 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.
             
47. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
48. Discuss personnel issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.074 matters concerning personnel.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:48 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2009.
             
49. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken.
             
50. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
51. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
52. Discuss and take appropriate action on personnel issues.
  No action was taken.
             
53. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
             
54. Discuss 2009-2010 revenue projections.
  The following addressed the Court:
County Auditor David Flores 
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig
Emergency Operations Director John Sneed
Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes
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  Presentation
 

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 2:34 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2009.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 18th day of August, 2009. 

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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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