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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
AUGUST 24, 2010

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:41 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010, 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 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 

Motion: To approve the minutes of the last 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:
  08-17-2010 CC Mins
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  No action was taken.
             
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.
  Donna Baker Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $5,467,984.23 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:
  Addendum
  08.24.2010 Funding Report
  Quick Check Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  The following addressed the Court:
Director of Veteran's Services Donna Harrell 
President of the Williamson County Sheriff's Association Deputy Ronald Cole
Victor Marek of Schwertner
Paul Fronczek of Round Rock
Joe Pondrom of Georgetown
             
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 - 19)
             
5. Discuss and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Technology Services.
  Senior Director Technology Services Jay Schade addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Technology Services:
From 0100-0503-005752 Communication Equipment > $5000 $77,000.00  
To 0100-0503-004100 Professional Services $77,000.00
 
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 all District Courts.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for all District Courts:
From 0100-0409-000885 Non Dept/Tsfr to Benefits $240,000.00  
To 0100-0435-004130 All Dist Cts/Court Appointed Atty $240,000.00  
 
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
             
7. Discuss and approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental:
From 0100-0409-000885 Non Dept/Transfer to Benefits $51,160.01  
To 0100-0409-005000 Non Dept/Capital Outlay>$5000 $51,160.01  
 
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. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve line item transfer for Constable Pct. #4:
From 0100-0554-004541 Const #4/Vehicle Repair/Maint $3,000.00  
To 0100-0554-004210 Const #4/Internet $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
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for all District Courts.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for all District Courts:
From 0100-0435-004125 All Dist Cts/Transcripts $12,000.00  
To 0100-0435-004100 All Dist Cts/Professional Services $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
             
10. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Juvenile Services Department.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services Department (with change of account # 0100-0576-003006 amount from $1,500 to $1,505 and account # 0100-0576-003105 amount from $188 to $183):
From 0100-0576-003006 Office Equipment<$5000 $1,505.00  
From 0100-0576-003102 Safety Supplies $216.00  
From 0100-0576-003105 Paper Supplies $183.00  
From 0100-0576-003321 Film, Film Processing $300.00  
From 0100-0576-004999 Miscellaneous $1,800.00  
To 0100-0576-003100 Office Supplies $1,904.00  
To 0100-0576-004108 Non Residential Services $2,100.00
 
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
             
11. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP #2.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #2:
From 0100-0452-003100 Office Supplies $640.00  
To 0100-0452-003006 Office Equipment<$5000 $640.00  
 
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 the County Attorney's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
To 0100-0475-003301 Gasoline $1,500.00  
From 0100-0475-004932 Trial Expenses $1,500.00
 
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
             
13. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3:
From 0100-0453-004410 Bond Premiums $100.00  
To 0100-0453-004500 Maintenance Contracts $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
             
14. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP #2.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #2:
From 0100-0452-003100 Office Supplies $450.00  
To 0100-0452-004350 Printed Materials and Binding $450.00
 
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
             
15. Discuss and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the HR Dept.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Human Resources Department:
From 0885-0886-004998 Contingencies $890.00  
To 0885-0886-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $890.00
 
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
             
16. Consider loaning barricades and signs for the annual Florence Friendship Days celebration to be held October 16, 2010.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve loaning barricades and signs for the annual Florence Friendship Days celebration to be held October 16, 2010.
 
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
             
17. Consider waiving Penalty and Interest to customer as requested by the Tax Assessor/Collector. 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve waiving Penalty and Interest to customer as requested by the Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
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:
  Waiver of P and I Aug 16 2010
 
             
18. 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 3 Valerie Covey 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
 
             
19. Consider and approve removal of the conference room in the Round Rock Annex, located at 211 Commerce Cove, Round Rock, from the list of approved rooms for rental by the public.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve removal of the conference room in the Round Rock Annex, located at 211 Commerce Cove, Round Rock, from the list of approved rooms for rental by the public.
 
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
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
20. Recognition of Williamson County and Leo Wood, Chair of the Williamson County 2010 Census Complete Count Committee, as a valued partner in the 2010 Census.
  Attachments:
  US Census Letter
 
             
21. Hear the August 2010 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  2010-08-CSR
 
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action on TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for Williamson County 0151-03-036 for the construction of a continuous left turn lane and improved shoulders on SH 29 in Liberty Hill.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for Williamson County 0151-03-036 for the construction of a continuous left turn lane and improved shoulders on SH 29 in Liberty Hill.
 
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:
  RXDOT Advanced Funding Agreement for SH 29
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action on Resolution for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement Williamson County 0151-03-036 for SH 29 continuous left turn lane and improved shoulders in Liberty Hill.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the Resolution for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement Williamson County 0151-03-036 for SH 29 continuous left turn lane and improved shoulders in Liberty Hill.
 
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:
  Resolution for TxDot Advanced Fundig Agreement for SH 29
 
             
25. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Letter Agreement with LCRA for ROW needed on SH 195. (Parcel 105)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Letter Agreement with Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for right of way needed on SH 195. (Parcel 105)
 
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:
  LCRA Letter Agreement SH 195
 
             
26. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Fouchek Development, LTD. for easements needed on SH 195. (Parcel 130-PEC and LCRA)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Fouchek Development, LTD. for easements needed on SH 195. (Parcel 130-Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) and Lower Colorado River Authority)
 
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:
  Fouchek Development LTD Real Estate Contract
 
             
27. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Mitchell and Judith Fortune for easements needed on SH 195. (Parcel 131-PEC and LCRA)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Mitchell and Judith Fortune for easements needed on SH 195. (Parcel 131-Pedernales Electric Cooperative and Lower Colorado River Authority)
 
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:
  Fortune real Estate Contract for SH 195
 
             
28. Consider and take action upon revision to contract with Ideal Scripts, pharmacy benefits manager, for services to the county's indigent health care program, WilCo Care.
  Assistant Director of Williamson County and Cities Health District Bride Roberts addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a revision to the contract with Ideal Scripts, Pharmacy Benefits Manager, for services to the County's Indigent Health Care Program, WilCo Care.
 
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:
  Ideal Scripts Contract Addendum
 
             
29. Discuss and consider approving Public Assistance contracts for FY10/11.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve Public Assistance contracts for FY10/11.
 
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:
  Bluebonnet Trails MHMR Agreement 1
  Bluebonnet Trails MHMR Agreement 2
  Bluebonnet Trails MHMR Agreement 3
  Carts Agreement
  Hope Alliance Agreement
  WBCO Agreement 1
  WBCO Agreement 2
  Williamson County Childrens Advocacy Center Agreement
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Budget Order for 2010-2011.
  The following addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed
General Counsel Dale Rye
Williamson County and Cities Health District Director of Community Health, Education and Social Services Cynthia Guerrero
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To ban the use of tobacco on all county property with the exception of the county roads, county parks, the county jail and the Central Texas Treatment Center in Granger.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Attachments:
  Budget Order 2010_2011
  Tobacco Use Policy
 
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding approval of Employee Policy Manual.
  The following addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle 
General Counsel Dale Rye
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the Employee Policy Manual with revisions by the County Attorney effective as of October 1, 2010.
 
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:
  DH Pay Chart
  Civilian Grade_Step Chart
  Pops Final 09
  Elected Officials Salary History
  Employee Policy Manual effective 10.01.2010
 
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action on Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Affiliation Amendment and UPL program.
  The following addressed the Court:
Shauna Lorenz of Gjerset & Lorenz LLP 
President and CEO of Seton Medical Center Williamson Mark Hazelwood
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Affiliation Amendment and UPL program with the addition of Seton Williamson, subject to their signature and allow the two other hospitals to join before August 31st and authorize the County Judge to sign the agreement.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Abstain)
  Attachments:
  Second Amendment to Indigent Care Affiliation Agreement
 
             
33. Discuss 2010-2011 Budget
  The following addressed the Court:
General Counsel Dale Rye
Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig 
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
County Auditor David Flores
County Sheriff James R. Wilson
Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
  Attachments:
  Compensation Market Adjustments
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 12:13 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 12:25 P.M.
             
34. Consider authorizing the Purchasing Department to have GovDeals hold an online auction for the sale of various County surplus property, with the auction to close on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Department to have GovDeals hold an online auction for the sale of various County surplus property, with the auction to close on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.
 
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
             
35. Consider authorizing the Purchasing Department to have GovDeals and/or Rene Bates Auctioneers hold online auctions for the sale of surplus County vehicles, heavy equipment and surplus County property on the following dates: December 15th, 2010, February 16th, 2011, April 13th, 2011, June 15th, 2011 and August 17th, 2011. All auctions will close by 5:00 P.M. CST on these dates.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Department to have GovDeals and/or Rene Bates Auctioneers hold online auctions for the sale of surplus County vehicles, heavy equipment and surplus County property on the following dates: December 15th, 2010, February 16th, 2011, April 13th, 2011, June 15th, 2011 and August 17th, 2011. All auctions will close by 5:00 P.M. CST on these dates.
 
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
             
36. Consider awarding bids received for fluids and grease contract #11WCA12A to the overall low bid meeting specifications; Arnold Oil.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To award Bid #11WCA12A for the fluids and grease contract to Arnold Oil.
 
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:
  Arnold Oil Company Bid
  Bid Tab Fluids and Grease
 
             
37. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for August 2010 MOT – Field Training Officer stipend.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for August 2010 Mobile Outreach Team (MOT) – Field Training Officer stipend:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-333220 Payments from other Entities $200.00  
 
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
             
38. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for August 2010 MOT – Field Training Officer stipend.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for August 2010 Mobile Outreach Team (MOT) – Field Training Officer stipend:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0341-001113 Field Training Officer, MOT $161.68  
  0100-0341-002010 FICA, MOT $15.30  
  0100-0341-002020 Retirement, MOT $22.80  
  0100-0341-002050 Worker's Comp, MOT $0.22  
 
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
             
39. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-370513 Texas Department of Correction (TDC)Transport Reimb $6,680.86
 
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
             
40. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the use of Sheriff's Office inmate transport funds.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the use of Sheriff's Office inmate transport funds:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0570-003301 Gasoline $2,742.89  
  0100-0570-004231 Travel $3,937.97
 
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
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:52 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010.
             
41. 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 for US 79 Section 5A from east of Taylor to Thrall.

j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Haybarn Lane.

k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway.

l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.

m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Great Oaks extension.

n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass.

o) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pearson and Neenah.

p) Discuss proposed Northwoods Road District.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
42. 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.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:37 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010.
             
43. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
 

No action was taken.
             
44. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
45. Comments from Commissioners.
 

There were no comments.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:38 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 31st day of August, 2010. 


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


    

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