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MINUTES OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
AUGUST 23, 2011

STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:12 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioner's Court
Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
             
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the minutes of the August 16, 2011 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  08.16.2011 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  No action was taken.
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, 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.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regard to payment of invoices for San Gabriel Parkway and The Gabriels Funeral Chapel (Conflict of Interest Affidavits attached).

  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $5,325,440.57 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County budget.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
  08.23.2011 Funding Report
  Quick Check Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  The  following persons addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Priscilla King, Williamson County Child Welfare Board 
William Kelberlau of Georgetown
Susan Komandosky, Williamson County Child Welfare Board
Gregory Windham of Georgetown.
             
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 – 18 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorney's office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's office:
from 0100-0440-004999 Miscellaneous $120.00    
to 0100-0440-003006 Office Equipment < $5000 $120.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP#2.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #2:
From 0100-0409-004989 Non Dept/Long Range Planning $1,900.00    
To 0100-0452-004192 JP#2/Transportation Autopsy $1,900.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss and consider approving line item transfer from Salaries to Overtime in the amount of $31,000 for the County Jail.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer from Salaries to Overtime in the amount of $31,000.00 for the County Jail:
From 0100-0570-001100 Salaries $31,000.00    
To 0100-0570-001110 Overtime  $31,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a Line Item Transfer for Road & Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From 0200-0210-003544 Contract Hauling $ 10,000.00    
To 0200-0210-004620 Furniture/Eqpt. Rental $ 10,000.00  
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Elections Department.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Elections Department:
From 0100-0492-001107 Temp Labor/Seasonal Help $2,500.00    
To 0100-0492-001101 P/T Salaries 20-30 hrs/wk $2,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
10. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Precinct Four.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Constable, Precinct #4:
From 0100-0554-003006 Office Equip $4,700.00    
To 0100-0554-003010 Computer Equip $4,700.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
11. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a Line Item Transfer for Road & Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From 0200-0210-003540 Contract Seal Coating $ 55,354.00    
From 0200-0210-003556 Aggregate/Rock Materials $ 144,646.00    
To 0200-0210-005711 Heavy Eqpt. $ 200,000.00  
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
12. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the All District Courts Budget
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the All District Courts Budget:
From 0100-0435-004141 All Dist Ct/Interpreters $14,000.00    
To 0100-0435-004100 All Dist Ct/Prof Svcs $14,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
13. Consider loaning barricades and signs for the annual Florence Friendship Days Celebration to be held October 15, 2011.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To loan barricades and signs for the annual Florence Friendship Days Celebration to be held October 15, 2011.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
14. Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for July 2011.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for July, 2011.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  July 2011 Treasurers Report on the Williamson County Finances
 
             
15. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  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.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Transfer Forms
 
             
16. Discuss and consider confirming the appointment of Robert Finley as a Reserve Deputy Constable.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To confirm the appointment of Robert Finley as a Reserve Deputy Constable for Precinct #1.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Confirming request letter
 
             
17. Consider confirmation of Mark Edward Horacek as Pct. 3 Deputy Constable.
  This item was pulled from the agenda.
  Attachments:
  Mark Horacek
 
             
18. Discuss and consider allowing the County Judge to enter into an agreement with K. Friese & Associates to conduct a drainage study in the Forest North area.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to enter into an agreement with K. Friese & Associates to conduct a drainage study in the Forest North area.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  K Friese Drainage Study Agreement for Forest North
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
19. Hear presentation from Alvin Lankford, Williamson Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser, regarding 2011 certified values for the County.
  The following persons addressed the Court:
Williamson Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Alvin Lankford
Chief Deputy Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes
Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt.
             
20. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
 

No action was taken.

             
21. Consider approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $170.30 for CR 174 @ Brushy Creek (Hairy Man Rd.), a Road Bond Project in Precincts One and Three.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $170.30 for County Road 174 at Brushy Creek (Hairy Man Road), a Road Bond Project in Precincts #1 and #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 1 for CR 174 at Brushy Creek
 
             
22. Consider authorizing 2006 road bond transfer per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to move $8,000,000.00 from Chandler 3B (P175) to Chandler 3A (P247).
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize 2006 road bond transfer per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $8,000,000.00 from Chandler 3B (Parcel 175) to Chandler 3A (Parcel 247).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
23. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with WALLACE SEGGERN for ROW needed on Chandler IIIA. (PARCEL 18)
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.

Commissioner Morrison abstained from voting on this item (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Wallace Seggern for right-of-way needed on Chandler IIIA (Parcel 18).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Abstain)
  Attachments:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Morrison
  Seggern Real Estate Contract for Chandler IIIA
 
             
24. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a letter agreement with John and Brenda Lapaglia for a drainage easement needed on CR 138.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Letter Agreement with John and Brenda Lapaglia for a drainage easement needed on County Road 138.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Lapaglia Letter Agreement for Drainage Easement
 
             
25. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with James Earl Johnson for ROW needed on SH 195. (PARCEL 117)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with James Earl Johnson for right-of-way needed on State Highway 195 (Parcel 117).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Johnson Real Estate COntract for SH 195
 
             
26. Discuss and consider approving the Williamson County Auditor's Office to conduct and report on the financial status of ESD #10, and to charge the ESD approximately $1,000 for costs incurred as required by the Health and Safety Code 775.082.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the Williamson County Auditor's Office to conduct and report on the financial status of Emergency Services District (ESD) #10, and to charge the ESD approximately $1,000.00 for costs incurred, as required by the Health and Safety Code 775.082.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
27. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 13, 2011 at 2PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Asphalt Emulsion Prime # 12WCA045 for Road and Bridge Department.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set a date of September 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Asphalt Emulsion Prime # 12WCA045 for the Road and Bridge Department.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  AEP Bid Package
 
             
28. Discuss and consider taking appropriate action on extending annual contracts for FY2012 for EMS Uniforms, EMS Medical Grade Oxygen, EMS Billing Services, Fleet OEM Ford Replacement Parts, Fleet Fuel.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To extend annual contracts for FY2012 for EMS Uniforms, EMS Medical Grade Oxygen, EMS Billing Services, Fleet OEM Ford Replacement Parts, Fleet Fuel.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Uniforms
  Oxygen
  Billing
  Parts
  Fuel
 
             
29. Discuss and consider taking appropriate action on extending annual contracts for FY 2012 for Jail Medical Services, Contract Towing for Sheriff's Office, Optical Scan Ballot Printing (Elections), Armored Courier (Treasurer Office), Electrical Services (Facilities Dept.).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To extend annual contracts for FY 2012 for Jail Medical Services, Contract Towing (Sheriff's Office), Optical Scan Ballot Printing (Elections), Armored Courier (County Treasurer), Electrical Services (Facilities).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Jail Medical
  Towing
  Ballots
  Courier
  Electrical
 
             
30. Discuss and consider taking appropriate action on extending existing Road and Bridge Dept. annual contracts for FY 2012 for Concrete Box Culverts, Roadside Chemicals and Herbicides, Roadsigns and Markers, Concrete Ready Mix, Road Base Materials.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To extend existing Road and Bridge Department annual contracts for FY 2012 for Concrete Box Culverts, Roadside Chemicals and Herbicides, Road signs and Markers, Concrete Ready Mix, and Road Base Materials.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Box Culverts
  Chemicals and Herbicides
  Roadsigns
  Ready Mix
  Base
 
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Budget Order for 2011/2012.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

No action was taken.

             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding 2011-2012 Budget.
  The following persons addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh
County Auditor David Flores
Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock
Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes
Budget Analyst Rebecca Clemons
Sheriff James Wilson
Diane Howell of the Williamson County Child Welfare Board
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed
Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
Jessica Schmidt, Court Administrator for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4
Executive Director of the Williamson County Museum Mickie Ross
Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt
   
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a budget of $18,412,122 for FY 2011/2012 for Road and Bridge.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To eliminate one vacant Agricultural Extension Agent position (Williamson County share is $18,688) and one vacant Administrative Tech Agricultural position for $39,658.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To reduce the Recycling Center funding for Hazardous Waste events by $20,000.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To reduce the Child Welfare Board funding by the $32,000 line item for random parental drug testing.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To add 2 Sergeant positions (CAD and Patrol) and to eliminate 2 vacant positions for a net increase of $28,638.52.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To fund $37,946 for the Sheriff's Office to reclassify 4 corrections officers to sergeants.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To fund $5,741 for the Sheriff's Office to reclassify 4 corrections officers to Field Training Officers.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To fund $3,600 for the Infrastructure travel budget.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To reduce the training budget by $1,000 for Commissioner Precinct #2.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To eliminate $22,500 for a vehicle for new personnel for the Mobil Outreach Team (MOT).
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
   
Motion: To transfer a civil attorney slot to the County Judge.

Motion died for lack of second.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To eliminate $25,000 for Disaster Relief Funding for Non-Departmental.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
   
Motion: To purchase the District Clerk's jury software from cash ending as well as DREs for Elections and chillers for the Justice Center.

Commissioner Long withdrew the motion.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To equalize the Justice of the Peace (JP) training budgets by reducing JP #3 by $1,840 and reducing JP #4 by $7,350.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
   
Motion: To increase the Justice of the Peace #4 training line item back to the balance of $12,500.

The motion died for lack of second.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To eliminate $29,003 from the Elections budget for bilingual staff.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To fund an additional $2,889 to reclassify the Operations Director of Information Technology Services.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 1:19 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011.

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED at 1:52 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To eliminate 1 vacant Deputy position for the Constable, Precinct #3.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To add 1 Deputy position for the Constable, Precinct #1.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To eliminate 1 position for the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and add that position to the Mobile Outreach Team (MOT).
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To fund an Applications Specialist position in Information Technology Services for the Public Safety Technology Project (PSTP) in the amount of $64,964.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To reduce the Sheriff's Office salary budget by 4% but to retain the number of full time employee slots, and to reduce the Corrections salary budget by 5% but retain the number of full time employee slots.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To add $73,500 to the Road and Bridge budget to allow a 1.5% across-the-board pay increase for Road and Bridge employees.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To add a Tollway Clerk position for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
   
Motion: To add a deputy constable for Precinct 4.

Motion died for lack of second.

  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To reduce the MOT flexible funding account by $20,000.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To reduce the Training budget for the Agricultural Extension Office by $1,000.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To reduce the 10%-plus pay increases approved by the District Judges for Auditor's Office re-classifications to a maximum of 5% by grade and step.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To eliminate the proposed 2% raise for the five Senior Directors.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To amend the previous motion (eliminating the proposed 2% raise for Senior Directors) and to approve a 1% raise for the 5 Senior Directors.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a 1% raise for the Elections Administrator, Animal Shelter Director and Purchasing Agent.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a 1.5% raise for appointed officials (Director of Veterans Services, Budget Officer and Juvenile Services Director) and to keep them on the step and grade chart.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the same 1.5% increase for County Court at Law Court Reporters as approved for District Court Reporters.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To reduce the Museum budget by $4,000 and to ask that the Museum Board begin charging fees for education programs for schools.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To re-instate $13,500 funding for Hope Alliance.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
   
Motion: To cap reclassifications of salaries at a maximum of 5%.

Motion died for lack of second.


  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
   
Motion: To eliminate all reclassifications of salaries.

Motion died for lack of second.
  Attachments:
  Copy of Budget Modification List 2011 2012
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:40 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011.
             
33. 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
34. 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:32 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011.



             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
36. 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.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
37. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 3: 20 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 30th day of August, 2011.


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

By: Black Wehling, Deputy

    

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