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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:38 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 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 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the minutes of the August 9, 2011 meeting, with a correction of the vote on Item #41 from 4:1 to 5:0.
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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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08.09.2011 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 invoices for The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and San Gabriel Parkway (Conflict of Interest Affidavits attached). |
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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 payment of bills totaling $4,133,063.60 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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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit2 - Birkman
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08.16.2011 Funding Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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The following persons addressed the Court: Jarred Thomas, Manager of Williamson County Emergency Management, Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill, Kurt Johnson, Sr., of Austin, Karen Carter of Leander, Barbara McKnight of Austin, Patty Conner, Executive Director of the Williamson County Crisis Center/Hope Alliance and Harold Q. Thomas of Hutto, Board of Directors member of the Williamson County Crisis Center/Hope Alliance.
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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 take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Parks Department.
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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 a line item transfer for the Parks 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 approving a line item transfer for JP 2.
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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 a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace, 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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
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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 a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office, including a correction made to the object code of the first item:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for EMS.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for EMS:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a Line Item Transfer for Road & Bridge.
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This item was pulled from the agenda. |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for County Courts At Law to pay a transcript for indigent appeal.
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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 a line item transfer for County Courts at Law to pay a transcript for indigent appeal:
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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 a line item transfer for the County Courts at Law to pay interpreter costs.
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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 a line item transfer for the County Courts at Law to pay interpreter costs:
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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 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 2 Cynthia Long |
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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 approving property tax collections for the month of July 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 property tax collections for the month of July, 2011 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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070111-073111 GWI-RFM
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of July 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of July, 2011 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 11
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Consider Authorizing the County Judge to execute an Amended Economic Development Agreement with Office Depot and take other appropriate actions.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Amended Economic Development Agreement with Office Depot and take other appropriate actions.
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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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Offfice Depot Amended Economic Development Agreement
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Hear report and recommendation of new 4-H Extension Agent, Brandon David, for Williamson County by Donald Kelm, District Extension Administrator.
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District Extension Administrator Donald Kelm and Brandon David addressed the Court.
No action was taken. |
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Attachments: |
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Brandon David Resume
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Hear a presentation from the Mobile Outreach Team (MOT).
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Mobile Outreach Coordinator Annie Burwell, Juan Carlin of Round Rock, Betty Cobb of Granger, Joyce Anderson of Taylor, Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, District Attorney John Bradley and Andrea Richardson, Executive Director of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services addressed the Court.
No action was taken.
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Attachments: |
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Mobile Outreach Team Report
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 11:04 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 11:15 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011. |
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Discuss the 2011-2012 Budget.
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No action taken. |
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Discuss and consider approving public assistance contracts for FY 2011/2012.
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Budget Analyst Rebecca Clemons and Andrew Shell, Executive Director of Williamson - Burnet County Opportunities, 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 fund $30,000.00 for the Senior Nutrition Program for FY 2011/2012 to Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities, Incorporated.
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Aye:
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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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Nay:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Attachments: |
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Blubonnet Trails Public Funding Agreement
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Bluebonnet Trails Public Assistance Funding Agreement
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Public Assistance Funding Chart
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EBCO Public Assistance Funding Agreement
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Discuss and consider accepting the FY11/12 preliminary proposed budget for the debt service fund (0600) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $65,564,785.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock 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 acknowledge and accept as filed the FY 2011/2012 preliminary proposed budget for the Debt Service Fund (0600) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $65,564,785.00.
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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 accepting the FY11/12 preliminary proposed budget for the general fund (0100) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $129,547,679.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To acknowledge and accept as filed the FY 2011/2012 preliminary proposed budget for the General Fund (0100) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $129,547,679.00.
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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 accepting the FY 11/12 preliminary proposed budget for the road and bridge fund (0200) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $18,559,122.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To acknowledge and accept as filed the FY 2011/2012 preliminary proposed budget for the Road and Bridge Fund (0200) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $18,559,122.00.
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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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Hear the August 2011 Monthly Construction Summary Report.
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Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court. |
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Attachments: |
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August 2011 CSR
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Consider approving Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $15,000.00 for O'Connor Drive, a Road Bond Project in Precinct One.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $15,000.00 for O'Connor Drive, a Road Bond Project in 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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Attachments: |
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Change Order 2 for OConnor Drive
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Consider approving Change Order No. 25 in the amount of $17,325.00 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 25 in the amount of $17,325.00 for US Highway 183, a Pass-Through Financing Project in Precinct #2.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Change Order 25 for US 183
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Consider approving Change Order No. 26 in the amount of $2,542.57 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 26 in the amount of $2,542.57 for US Highway 183, a Pass-Through Financing Project in 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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Change Order 26 for US 183
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Consider approving Change Order No. 27 in the amount of $3,721.69 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 27 in the amount of $3,721.69 for US Highway 183, a Pass-Through Financing Project in 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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Change Order 27 for US 183
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Consider approving Change Order No. 28 in the amount of $864.69 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 28 in the amount of $864.69 for US Highway 183, a Pass-Through Financing Project in 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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Change Order 28 for US 183
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Consider approving Change Order No. 29 in the amount of $9,664.52 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 29 in the amount of $9,664.52 for US Highway 183, a Pass-Through Financing Project in 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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Change Order 29 for US 183
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Consider approving Change Order No. 30 in the amount of $1,693.92 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 30 in the amount of $1,693.92 for US Highway 183, a Pass-Through Financing Project in 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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Change Order 30 for US 183
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Norman Johnson for right-of-way needed on Hwy 79 Section 5A and take other appropriate actions. (Parcel 12)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Norman Johnson for right-of-way needed on Highway 79 Section 5A and take other appropriate actions (Parcel 12).
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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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Johnson Real Estate Contract
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Budget Order for 2011/2012.
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This item was pulled from the agenda.
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Attachments: |
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Budget Order 2010 2011
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Holiday Schedule 2011 2012
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Proposed Budget Order Revisions from HR
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Vote Centers, House Bill 2194, and equipment purchase availability from vendor Election Systems & Software, Inc. (ES&S) for more iVotronic DREs.
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Elections Administrator Rick Barron, Charles Chadwell, President of the Round Rock Independent School District Board of Trustees, Brian Hamon, Chairman of the Williamson County Democratic Party, Bill Fairbrother, the Chairman of the Williamson County Republican Party and Purchasing Director Bob Space 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 have the Elections Department prepare the application to the Secretary of State for Vote Centers for the May, 2012 election and to research the purchasing requirements for Ivotronic DREs.
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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 appointment of 3 Committee Members and 3 Alternate Committee Members to represent Williamson County as a participating employer in the Central Texas Deferred Compensation Plan.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 appointments of the following 3 Committee Members and 3 Alternate Committee Members to represent Williamson County as a participating employer in the Central Texas Deferred Compensation Plan: Committee Members Mike Gleason, Connie Watson and Terry Purvis and Alternate Committee Members Wade Fowler, Geoff Lawrence and Julie Kiley for terms of 3, 2 and 1 years, respectively.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding implementation of UnitedHealthcare Diabetes Health Plan for 11/1/2011.
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Human Resources Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays and Lauren Amador of United Health Care addressed the Court. |
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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 implementation of UnitedHealthcare Diabetes Health Plan for 11/1/2011.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
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Diabetes Health Plan
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an amendment to the 2010-2011 Wellness Program Manual.
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Human Resources Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays and Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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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 an amendment to the 2010-2011 Wellness Program Manual.
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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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Affidavit for Tobacco Free Premium Discount
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Discuss and consider Williamson County’s appointment to the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) Board.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To appoint Commissioner Ron Morrison as Williamson County’s member representative on the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) Board.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into an agreement with Fisher Rosemount Services, Inc.
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Joe Vining, Senior Vice-President for Economic Development of the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce and Michael Burleson, Director of Finance for Fisher Rosemount addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to enter into an agreement with Fisher Rosemount Services, Incorporated.
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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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Fisher Rosemount MOU
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Fisher Rosemount Services Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Agreement with ESD #2 Sam Bass for 2010/2011.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an Agreement with Emergency Services District (ESD) #2 (Sam Bass) for 2010/2011.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
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Agreement ESD #2 Sam Bass 2010 2011
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Agreement with Sam Bass VFD 2010 2011.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an Agreement with the Sam Bass Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) for 2010/2011.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
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Attachments: |
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Agreement Sam Bass VFD 2010 2011
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Agreement with Bartlett VFD for 2010 2011.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an Agreement with the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) for 2010/2011.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
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Attachments: |
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Bartlett Accounting
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Agreement Bartlett VFD 2010 2011
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 7, 2011 at 2:00pm in the Purchasing Department to receive qualifications for Roofing Consultant Services for Williamson County Facility Projects, RFQ # 11WCRFQ1009.
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Facilities Director Gary Wilson addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of September 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Purchasing Department to receive qualifications for Roofing Consultant Services for Williamson County Facility Projects, RFQ # 11WCRFQ1009.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
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Attachments: |
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RFQ for Roofing Consultant Services
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Consider approving an agreement with Adam Heath Construction to construct work stations at the Cedar Park Annex.
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Facilities Director Gary Wilson addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve an agreement with Adam Heath Construction to construct work stations at the Cedar Park Annex.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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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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Adam Heath Construction Services Agreement
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Consider approving an agreement with Baer Engineering and Environmental Consulting, Inc. to provide asbestos and lead consulting services for the Johnson Almquist House site and its four property structures in Hutto, TX.
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Facilities Director Gary Wilson, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Assistant Financial Director Melanie Denny addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an agreement with Baer Engineering and Environmental Consulting, Incorporated to provide asbestos and lead consulting services for the Johnson Almquist House site and its four property structures in Hutto, Texas.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
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Attachments: |
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Baer Engineering Contract for Johnson Almquest House
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Grant Contract between the Office of the Attorney General and the Williamson County District Attorney's Office for the purpose of the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant.
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District Attorney John Bradley addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a Grant Contract between the Office of the Attorney General and the Williamson County District Attorney's Office for the purpose of the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant.
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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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OAG Grant Contract for Victim Coordinator
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding FY 2012 Employer Contribution Rate & 11/1/2011 Employee/Retiree Contribution Rates and Plan Design.
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Human Resources Health Plan Specialist Suzanne Hays addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve FY 2012 Employer Contribution Rate and 11/1/2011 Employee/Retiree Contribution Rates and Plan Design.
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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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2012 Proposed Option 1
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 1:16 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 1:20 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:20 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011.
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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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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss economic development issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Gov't Code Section 551.076 Deliberation regarding economic development project, to-wit Fisher Rosemount Systems, Inc. tax abatement.)
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Attachments: |
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Fisher Rosemount MOU
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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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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:46 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011.
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50. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken. |
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51. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on economic development issues. |
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No action was taken. |
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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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There were no comments. |