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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:38 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010, 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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Henry Prejean, Civil Chief
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Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 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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08-10-2010 CC Mins
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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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No action was taken. |
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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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Donna Baker Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of invoice/s for San Gabriel Parkway. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached) |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,423,189.70 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.
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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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Addendum
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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08.17.2010 Funding Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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The following addressed the Court:
Debbie Simmons of Austin
Holly Hansen of Round Rock
Modene Marek of Schwertner
Henry Naizer of Austin
Bryan Varble of Round Rock
Victor Marek of Schwertner
Paul Fronczek of Round Rock
Royger Harris of Georgetown |
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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.
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Information Technology Services.
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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 a line item transfer for Information Technology 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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP#1.
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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 a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, 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 the Budget Office.
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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 a line item transfer for the Budget 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 County Court at Law #1.
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This item was removed from the Agenda. |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4.
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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 a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4:
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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 Jail.
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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 a line item transfer for the County Jail:
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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 approve a line item transfer for JP #4.
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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 line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4 (with change of account # 0100-0454-004100 to 0100-0454-004190):
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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 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 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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To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for Road & Bridge.
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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 a line item transfer for Road & Bridge (with change of account # 0200-0210-004210 to 0200-0210-003599 and account # 0200-0210-004620 to 0200-0210-004210):
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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 transfers for Facilities.
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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 a line item transfers for Facilities:
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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 Elections Department.
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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 a line item transfer for the Elections 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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Discuss and consider closing Tantivy Drive from Hunter's Chase to Elkhorn Mountain on Sat., August 21, 2010 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. for a block party and consider loaning 20 cones.
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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 closing Tantivy Drive from Hunter's Chase to Elkhorn Mountain on Sat., August 21, 2010 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. for a block party and to loan 20 cones from the Road and Bridge Dept.
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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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Tantivy Map
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace, Pct. #4 July 2010 monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
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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 Justice of the Peace, Pct. #4 July 2010 monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
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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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July Report
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of July 2010 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500 for the month of July 2010 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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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Court Refunds Jul 10.pdf
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Consider approving property tax collections for the month of July 2010 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of July 2010 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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070110-073110 GWI-RFM.pdf
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Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of a surplus item from auction to Facilities Maintenance and the removal of a lost handheld radio from Oracle. (Complete list filed with official minutes)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the transfer of a surplus item from auction to Facilities Maintenance and the removal of a lost handheld radio from Oracle.
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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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Asset Transfers
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Consider confirmation of Larry T. Chambers as Pct. #3 Deputy Constable.
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Constable Precinct 3 Bobby Gutierrez 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 confirmation of Larry T. Chambers as Pct. #3 Deputy Constable.
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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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Confirmation Memo
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Recognize Purchasing Department for receiving the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award.
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Purchasing Director Bob Space 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 recognize the Purchasing Department for receiving the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award.
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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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National Purchasing Institute Award
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Consider appointing Glen Pierce to the board of ESD #3.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To appoint Glen Pierce to the board of Emergency Services District #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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Attachments: |
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Glen Pierce
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 10:08 A.M. FOR:
Public Hearing on a petition calling a Bond Election for the Pearson Place Road District.
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT 10:09 A.M.
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Jana Edwards, attorney with McCall, Parkhurst and Horton addressed the Court. |
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Consideration and action with respect to "Order calling a Bond Election in Pearson Place Road District; making provisions for conducting the election and ordering other matters incident and related to such election."
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order calling a Bond Election in Pearson Place Road District; and make 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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Order for Bond Election - Pearson Place Road District
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Presentation of the Effective Tax Rate for Williamson County.
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Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt addressed the Court. |
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Attachments: |
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2010 Property Tax Rates for WC
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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No action was taken. |
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a CTSUD Waterline Easement Agreement with Eden Rose, Ltd. regarding right-of-way on US 183. (P7)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Chisholm Trail Special Utility District (CTSUD) Waterline Easement Agreement with Eden Rose, Ltd. regarding right-of-way on US 183. (P7)
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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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Eden Rose CTSUD Waterline Easement - US 183 (P7)
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute an amendment to deed regarding Hwy 79. TRJ Nelson Partnership (P30).
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an amendment to deed regarding Hwy 79. TRJ Nelson Partnership (P30).
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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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Nelson Amendment to Deed - SH 79
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of Haybarn Lane, and take appropriate action. (Hanusch)
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This item was moved to Executive Session. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorize the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of Haybarn Lane as presented. (Hanusch)
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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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Hanusch Condemnation Resolution - Haybarn Lane
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Sylvia Ann Thomas regarding right-of-way needed on SH 195. (P132)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Sylvia Ann Thomas regarding right-of-way needed on SH 195. (P132)
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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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Thomas Real Estate Contract
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Tobacco Account funding.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig and Kathy Grimes, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2, 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 Tobacco Account funding as follows:
Medicaider Program - $15,000
Lone Star Circle of Care - $160,000
Samaritan Health Ministries - $60,000
Transfer to General Fund (MOT) - $179,477
Total of $414,477
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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 take appropriate action regarding approval of Employee Policy Manual.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle and Civil Chief Hank Prejean addressed the Court. |
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Attachments: |
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WC-EE Policy Manual Draft
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2010 Civilian Grade Step Chart
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Peace Officer Pay Scale
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Department Head Pay Chart
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Elected Officials Salary History
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Discuss and take appropriate action to execute option on the purchase of 500 acres of Golden Cheek Warber mitigation credits from the Hickory Pass Ranch conservation bank in Burnet County.
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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 executing an option on the purchase of 500 acres of Golden Cheek Warber mitigation credits from the Hickory Pass Ranch conservation bank in Burnet County.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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GCW mitigation option
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Discuss and consider approving Election Day Polling locations for the Joint General Special Elections being held on November 2, 2010.
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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 approve Election Day polling locations for the Joint General Special Elections being held on November 2, 2010.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Order Approving Election Day Polling Places
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Ed poll site changes
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ED polls 11.2.10
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Order the General Election for the purpose of electing county and precinct officers as required by the Texas Constitution.
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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 the General Election for the purpose of electing county and precinct officers as required by the Texas Constitution.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Order of General Election
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Consider authorizing Williamson County to participate with other political jurisdictions in a Joint Election on November 2, 2010.
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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 Williamson County to participate with other political jurisdictions in a Joint Election on November 2, 2010.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Order Authorising Joint Election
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Discuss 2010-2011 Budget
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The following addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
County Sheriff James R. Wilson
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
County Auditor David Flores
Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig |
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 9, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive requests for proposals for Specific & Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for Williamson County.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of September 9, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive requests for proposals for Specific & Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for Williamson County.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider awarding bid received for management and maintenance for Williamson County Preserves, Bid#10WC820 to the bidder meeting all the required qualifications, Texas Cave Conservancy of Cedar Park, Texas.
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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd 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 award management and maintenance for Williamson County Preserves, Bid #10WC820 to Texas Cave Conservancy of Cedar Park.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Bid for preserve management
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the Budget Order.
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The following addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley |
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Budget Order 2010-2011
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:44 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010. |
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
1. Proposed or potential purchase of lease of property by the County:
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for RM 2338 Phase II.
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 south of Bell County Line to IH 35.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 183 Extension from 1,000 feet south of San Gabriel to 1,000 feet north of SH 29.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from east of Hutto to CR 402.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Haybarn Lane.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Great Oaks extension.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass.
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pearson and Neenah.
o) Discuss proposed Northwoods Road District.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
and/or other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts (discussion and possible action)
a) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims, including Pupko v. Williamson County, et al. and Linda S. Davis v. Williamson County and Landfill Permit matters
b) Possible approval of outside counsel attorney services, Dietz and Jarrad, and exemption of those services from the requirements of the County Purchasing Act
c) Gonzales Claim
d) Combs Claim
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:52 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: 1. To approve exempting outside counsel/attorney services for legal representation on the following cases:
Pupko v. Williamson County, et al.
Landfill Permit Matters, including appeal of State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) ruling to District Court and review of all permit modification and amendments as requested by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, Sec. 262.024(a)(4) Local Government Code and
2. To approve the continued employment of Dietz & Jarrad for those services and authorize the County Judge to execute an Attorney Services Agreement/Contract for those services.
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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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Dietz and Jarrad Engagement Agreement
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Motions
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Comments from Commissioners. |