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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:36 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit: |
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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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Others Present: |
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioner's Court
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Black Wehling, 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 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the minutes of the August 2, 2011 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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08.02.2011 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
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No action was taken. |
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court. Commissioner Birkman abstained in regard to payment of 2 invoices for San Gabriel Parkway (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,092,948.26 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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08.09.2011 Funding Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments.
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The following persons addressed the Court: Gaylon George of Leander, Kimberly Lerch of Georgetown, Gail Lindholm of Cedar Park, Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and William Kelberlau of Georgetown.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and 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 – 15 )
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Treasurer's office.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Treasurer's office:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider approving a line item transfer for the County Jail.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve 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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Consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take action on Budget Line Item Transfer requests for Juvenile Services.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve Budget Line Item Transfer requests for Juvenile 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 Non Departmental.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non-Departmental:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace #4, July, 2011, monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the July, 2011 monthly report from the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4 in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
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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 11-EOM.pdf
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Consider approving the investment reports for April, May, and June 2011 and the Quarter ending June 30, 2011 which was approved by the investment committee on July 28, 2011.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the investment reports for April, May, and June, 2011 and the Quarter ending June 30, 2011.
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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 28 2011 Investment Committee Meeting
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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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 Transfer Forms
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Consider accepting and noting in the minutes 6 hours of continuing education for the calendar year of 2011 from the Texas Conference of Urban Counties for Commissioner Lisa Birkman.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To accept and note in the minutes 6 hours of continuing education for the calendar year of 2011 from the Texas Conference of Urban Counties for Commissioner Lisa Birkman.
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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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Continuing Education Commissioner Birkman
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Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for Alpha Acres Subdivision, Pct. 3.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for Alpha Acres Subdivision, Precinct 3.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Alpha Acres Prelim Plat
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Discuss and take appropriate action on final plat approval of Summerlyn, Phase L-4, Pct. 2.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the final plat of Summerlyn, Phase L-4, Precinct 2.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Summerlyn, L-4 Final Plat
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Hear an update on the upcoming National Suicide Prevention Week that will be Sept. 4th – 10th, 2011.
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Commissioner Precinct #2 Executive Assistant Kathy Grimes and Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court. |
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Attachments: |
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Suicide Prevention Invite
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Hear presentation from Deborah Hunt, Williamson County Tax Assessor Collector regarding Tax Rate and discussion regarding tax rate.
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The following persons addressed the Court: Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt, Chief Deputy Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes, Kimberly Lerch and William Kelberlau of Georgetown and Gail Lindholm of Cedar Park.
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Discuss 2011-2012 Budget.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock and Sheriff James Wilson addressed the Court. |
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Attachments: |
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General Fund Expenditures Recommendations
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken.
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Discuss and consider approving Loomis Partners, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the Seward Junction project.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
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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 Loomis Partners, Incorporated Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the Seward Junction Project.
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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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Loomis Partners PSA for Seward Junction
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Loomis Partners Work Authorization 1 for Seward Junction
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Discuss and consider approving Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the CR 351 Bridge at Donahoe Creek project.
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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 Brown & Gay Engineers, Incorporated, Professional Service Agreement (PSA) for the County Road 351 Bridge at Donahoe Creek Project.
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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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Brown and Gay Engineers PSA for CR 351 Bridge at Donohoe Creek
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195, and take appropriate action. (McEVOY/BROWN Parcel 4)
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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 a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of State Highway 195 (McEVOY/BROWN Parcel 4).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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McEvoy Brown Condemnation Resolution - SH 195 Parcel 4
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195, and take appropriate action. (McEVOY/BROWN Parcel 11)
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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 a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of State Highway 195 (McEVOY/BROWN Parcel 11).
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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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McEvoy Brown Condemnation Resolution - SH 195 Parcel 11
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 10:07 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT CONVENED A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:07 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011, TO ESTABLISH THE NORTHWOODS ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1.
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No one addressed the Court. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:08 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 10:08 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011.
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Consideration and action with respect to "Order Creating and Establishing Northwoods Road District No. 1 and Ordering Other Matters Incident and Related to the Creation and Establishment of Such Road District."
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Attorneys Charles Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield and Jana Edwards of McCall, Parkhurst and Horton, L.L.P. addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an "Order Creating and Establishing Northwoods Road District No. 1 and Ordering Other Matters Incident and Related to the Creation and Establishment of Such Road District."
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Certificate for Order on Creation of Northwoods Road District 1
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Order Creating Northwoods Road District 1
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Consideration and action with respect to "Order Establishing a Public Hearing on a Petition Calling a Bond Election for Northwoods Road District No. 1."
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve an "Order Establishing a Public Hearing on a Petition Calling a Bond Election for Northwoods Road District No. 1", the public hearing to be held at 9:45 a.m. on August 30, 2011 in the Commissioners' Courtroom.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Certificate for Order on Public Hearing for Bond Election for Northwoods Road District 1
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Order for Public Hearing on Petition for Bond Election
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Discuss and consider allowing the County Judge to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Brushy Creek MUD regarding the RM 620 Utility Adjustment Project.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Brushy Creek MUD regarding the Ranch to Market 620 Utility Adjustment Project.
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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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Brushy Creek MUD ILA for RM 620 Utility Adjustment
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Brushy Creek MUD Letter
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Consider and approve the Conversion of 4 Corrections Officers to Sergeants for FY 2011/2012.
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Sheriff James Wilson, Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock and Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court. No action was taken. |
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Attachments: |
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Conversion to Sergeants
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Consider and approve budget order amendment to allow for an increase in the number of Corrections Training Officers from 8 to 12 for FY 2011/2012.
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Sheriff James Wilson and Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To have the conversion of four Corrections Officers to Sergeants for FY 2011/2012 and the increase in the number of Corrections Training Officers from eight to twelve in FY 2011/2012 included in the Budget List for consideration.
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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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Corrections Officers Increase
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 12:40 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RE-CONVENED AT 12:50 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011. |
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Discuss and consider approving an additional 5 FTO EMS stipends for FY'12.
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EMS Operations Manager Kenny Schnell addressed the Court. No action was taken. |
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Discuss and consider approving Telestaff Automated Scheduling System agreement for EMS.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Telestaff Automated Scheduling System agreement for EMS.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Telestaff Software License Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Modification No. DROIGSA-10-0002 P00005 to the Inter-Governmental Services Agreement between Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Williamson County.
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Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To approve Modification No. DROIGSA-10-0002 P00005 to the Inter-Governmental Services Agreement between Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Williamson County.
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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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Ice Modification Agreement
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Discuss and consider approving the 2011-2012 DFPS contract.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock and Kim Gibbons and Monica Knighton of the Child Protective Services, Region 7 addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To not fund the 2011-2012 Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) contract.
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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 public assistance contracts for FY11/12.
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Budget Analyst Rebecca Clemons, Emergency Operations Manager Kenny Schnell and Commissioner Precinct #2 Executive Assistant Kathy Grimes addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To not fund $20,000.00 to Capitol Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) for FY 2011/2012.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Public Assistance Funding Spreadsheet
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding approval of the Central Texas Deferred Compensation Plan Charter and By-laws and appointment of three Committee Members and three Alternate Committee Members to represent Williamson County as a participating employer.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle and Al DiCristofaro, President of The Retirement Store, addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Central Texas Deferred Compensation Plan Charter and By-laws.
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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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Deferred Compensation Charter and ByLaws 2010
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Discuss and take action on reappointments of Bobby Bunte and Tony Callaway to ESD 8 Board. Terms will be January 2011 - January 2013 for both members.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To re-appoint Bobby Bunte and Tony Callaway to the Emergency Services District (ESD) # 8 Board for terms of January, 2011 - January, 2013.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider and take appropriate action to appoint Maria D. Acosta to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Board for a term ending April 2013.
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Gary Boyd, Director of Environmental Programs for the Parks Department and Maria D. Acosta 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 appoint Maria D. Acosta of Leander to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) Board for the remainder of a two-year term ending as of the Foundation's April 2013 annual meeting.
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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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Discuss and take appropriate action on an Additional Service Agreement for services to be provided by the Architect, Parsons Technology Group, for the construction of the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center.
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Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve Additional Service Agreement #1 for services to be provided by the architect, Parsons Technology Group, for the construction of the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Parsons Technology Group Additional Service Request 1
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Discuss and take appropriate action on an Additional Service Agreement for services to be provided by the Architect, Parsons Technology Group, for the construction of the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center.
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Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed and Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve additional Service Agreement #2 for services to be provided by the architect, Parsons Technology Group, for the construction of the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Parsos Technology Group Additional Service Request 2
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Discuss and take appropriate action on an Additional Service Agreement for services to be provided by the Architect, Parsons Technology Group, for the construction of the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center.
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Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed and Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve Additional Service Agreement #3 for services to be provided by the architect, Parsons Technology Group, for the construction of the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Parsons Technology Group Additional Service Request 3
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Discuss and take appropriate action on an Additional Service Agreement for services to be provided by the Architect, Parsons Technology Group, for the construction of the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center.
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Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed and Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve Additional Service Agreement #4 for services to be provided by the architect, Parsons Technology Group, for the construction of the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Parsons Technology Group Additional Service Request 4
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Consider approving a Second Amendment to the agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services with Parsons Commercial Technology Group Inc., to provide its services to the Emergency Services Operations Center project.
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Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To Approve a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services with Parsons Commercial Technology Group, Incorporated to provide its services to the Emergency Services Operation Center project.
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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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Parsons COmmercial Technology Group Second Amendment
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Consider authorizing the Purchasing Department to have GovDeals and/or Rene Bates Auctioneers hold online auctions for the sale of surplus county property on the following dates: October 12th, 2011, December 14th, 2011, February 15th, 2012, April 11th, 2012, June 13th, 2012, and August 15th, 2012. All auctions will close by 5pm CST on these dates.
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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 Purchasing Department to have GovDeals and/or Rene Bates Auctioneers hold on-line auctions for the sale of surplus county property on the following dates: October 12th, 2011, December 14th, 2011, February 15th, 2012, April 11th, 2012, June 13th, 2012, and August 15th, 2012. All auctions will close by 5:00 p.m. CST on these dates.
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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 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 Chandler IIIA.
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 FM 1460.
p) Discuss proposed Access Easement on Guy property.
q) Discuss proposed acquisition of drainage easements along CR 138.
r) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170. |
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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.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
f) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
j) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
k) Employment related matters.
l) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
f) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
j) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
k) Employment related matters.
l) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Long noted that the American Legion Post in the Cedar Park - Leander - Liberty Hill area received an award from the State of Texas for being the fastest growing post in Texas history. |