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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the minutes of the August 22 and August 23, 2011 meetings.
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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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08.22.2011 CC SS
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08.23.2011 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.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,709,116.96 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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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Addendum
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08.30.2011 Funding Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen Comments.
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The following persons addressed the Court:
Victor Marek of Schwertner
County Clerk Nancy Rister |
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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 – 16 )
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Precinct Two.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Constable, 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 Mobile Outreach Team.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Mobile Outreach Team:
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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 911 Communications.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for 911 Communications, with a correction to the account number for Uniforms, from 003301 to 003311:
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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 consider approving a line item transfer for the District Clerk's Office.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Clerk's Office:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider authorizing tansfer of Communication Vehicle through trade-in.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the transfer of a Communication Vehicle through trade-in.
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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 form
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding 2010/2011 Agreement with ESD #9, Round Rock.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the 2010/2011 Agreement with Emergency Services District (ESD) #9, Round Rock.
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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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ESD9 Agreement
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Discuss and take action on accepting a donation of $15,000 from St. David's Hospital to be used to offset current expenses for MOT.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To accept a donation of $15,000 from St. David's Hospital to be used to offset current expenses for the Mobile Outreach Team (MOT).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider approving donation to Victim Assistance from Cartridges for Kids (cartridge fundraiser) in the amount of $14.01.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a donation to Victim Assistance from Cartridges for Kids (cartridge fundraiser) in the amount of $14.01.
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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 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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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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Discuss and consider closing Pine Bluffs Trail from Buccaneer to Greybull, on Oct. 31st, 2011 from 6:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m. for Halloween block party and consider loaning cones and barricades.
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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 closing of Pine Bluffs Trail from Buccaneer to Greybull on October 31, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a Halloween block party and to loan cones and barricades.
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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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Pine Bluffs Trail
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Consider and take appropriate action on Determination Letter for O'Reilly Automotive Parts, Inc., to enroll a tract at 3809 Williams Drive, Georgetown (WCAD reference ID # R046893) in the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP). Authorize county judge or designee to sign Participation Agreement.
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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 a Determination Letter for O'Reilly Automotive Parts, Incorporated, to enroll a tract at 3809 Williams Drive, Georgetown (WCAD reference ID # R046893) in the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP) and to authorize the County Judge or designee to sign a Participation Agreement.
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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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O'Reilly determination letter
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Consider approving an amendment to exhibit A for the lease agreement that was signed with State Representative Larry Gonzales for office space at 1801 E. Old Settlers Blvd., in Round Rock.
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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 amendment to Exhibit A for the Lease Agreement that was signed with State Representative Larry Gonzales for office space at 1801 E. Old Settlers Boulevard in Round Rock.
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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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Representative Gonzales Lease Agreement
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Lease Agreement Amendment with Rep Gonzales
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Recognize the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade and its member for the achievements they received during their most recent tour of duty in Afghanistan.
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No action was taken. |
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9:45 a.m. Conduct Public Hearing on Petition Calling a Bond Election for Northwoods Road District No. 1.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:47 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011. |
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No one addressed the court. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:48 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action with respect to "Order Calling a Bond Election in Northwoods Road District; Making Provisions For Conducting the Election And Ordering Other Matters Incident And Related To Such Election."
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve an "Order Calling a Bond Election in Northwoods Road District; Making Provisions For Conducting the Election And Ordering Other Matters Incident And Related To Such Election."
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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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Certificate for Order - Northwoods Road District 1
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Order for Bond Election for Northwoods Road District 1
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of Sam Bass Road, and take appropriate action. (Hobbs)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of Sam Bass Road, and to take appropriate action (Hobbs).
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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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Hobbs Condemnation Resolution
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Discuss and take appropriate action on FY 2012 Texas Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Annual Maintenance Grant Contract.
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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 the FY 2011/2012 Texas Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Annual Maintenance Grant Contract.
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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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VINE Contract
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Discuss and consider approving renewal of the Title IV-E County Legal Services Contract with the Texas Department of Family Protective Services.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve renewal of the Title IV-E County Legal Services Contract with the Texas Department of Family Protective Services.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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TDFPS Legal Services Contract
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10:00 Hold Public Hearing on the 2011-2012 County Budget.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:05 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011. |
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No action was taken. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:05 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011. |
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Discuss and consider adoption of the 2011-2012 General Fund County Budget.
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The following persons addressed the Court:
Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes
Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock
County Auditor David Flores |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To adopt the 2011-2012 General Fund County Budget with the following changes/amendments:
- transfer Manager of Wireless to Dept. 507 and Wireless Tech into Dept. 583
- accept grant for Emergency Services
- reduce DPS Georgetown funding by $1,201
- add $90,374 for Financial Manager, Sheriff’s Office
- eliminate 1 Deputy slot at L/116 from Constable Precinct 3
- add 1 Deputy slot at L/104 and 1 Research Analyst to Constable Precinct 1
- approve County Court-at-Law Court Reporters for 1.5% across-the board raises.
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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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FY 12 Proposed Budget
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Discuss and consider adoption of the 2011-2012 Road & Bridge Fund County Budget.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To adopt the 2011-2012 Road & Bridge Fund County Budget of $18,485,622.
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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 adoption of the 2011-2012 Debt Service Fund County Budget.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To adopt the 2011-2012 Debt Service Fund County Budget of $65,564,785.
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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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10:15 Hold Public Hearing on plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2011-2012.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:35 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011. |
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District Clerk Lisa David addressed the Court. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:37 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2011-2012.
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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 the plan and fees as presented for funding the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2011-2012.
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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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District Clerk Archive Plan
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Discuss and consider approving Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc. (KBR) Supplemental #4 to their Williams Drive Professional Service Agreement (PSA).
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Attachments: |
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KBR_Supp4_WilliamsDr_PSA
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KBR_WA6_WilliamsDr
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Consider extending the Farm Lease Agreement with Mr. Clifton Kotrla on Agricultural Lease Land Located East of Jonah, TX (Byers' Tract).
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To extend the Farm Lease Agreement with Mr. Clifton Kotrla on Agricultural Lease Land located east of Jonah, Texas (Byers' Tract).
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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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Kotrla Agricultural Lease
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10:30 Hold Public Hearing on plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archives for 2011-2012.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:40 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011.
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County Clerk Nancy Rister addressed the Court. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:45 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archives for 2011-2012.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archives for 2011-2012.
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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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Co Clerk Archive Plan
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the 2011 Maintenance and Operations tax rate.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the 2011 Maintenance and Operations tax rate of 0.287687 as the new lower tax rate.
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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 the 2011 Road and Bridge tax rate.
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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 2011 Road and Bridge tax rate of three cents.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the 2011 Interest and Sinking tax rate.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the 2011 Interest and Sinking tax rate of seventeen cents.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment of Election Judges and Alternate Judges and the appointment of officers for the Early Voting Ballot Board and Central Counting Station.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the appointment of Election Judges and Alternate Judges and the appointment of officers for the Early Voting Ballot Board and Central Counting Station.
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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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JAJ 2011
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the revised charges for GIS analysis services by Technology Services.
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ITS Director Jay Schade addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the revised charges for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis services by Technology Services.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Charges
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding budgeting and purchase of voting equipment in relation to House Bill 2194.
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No action was taken on this item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding 2011/2012 Budget Order.
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ITS Director Jay Schade and Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To remove the county vehicle for Detective J. Burks in Section 8 (County Vehicles) of the Budget Order.
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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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Review and consider approving letter agreement with Specialized Billing & Collection Systems of Texas on termination of futher work/services.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a Letter Agreement with Specialized Billing & Collection Systems of Texas on termination of further work/services.
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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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Specialized Billing and Collections Systems Letter Agreement
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Consider authorizing a change to the awarded per meal price of food service at the Jail that includes the removal of milk from the menu at a reduction in price of $0.035 per meal.
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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 a change to the awarded per-meal price of food service at the Jail that includes the removal of milk from the menu, at a reduction in price of $0.035 per meal.
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for increased softball fees received by the Parks Department:
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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 order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for increased softball fees received by the Parks Department:
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for maintenance items and softball expenses associated with increased activity and subsequent increased collection of fees:
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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 order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for maintenance items and softball expenses associated with increased activity and subsequent increased collection of fees:
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for August 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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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 order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for August, 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for August 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
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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 order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for August 2011 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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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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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS donation.
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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 order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) donation:
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS donation.
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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 order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS donation:
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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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Consider an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Emergency Management.
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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 order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Emergency Management:
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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 an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseen circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Emergency Management.
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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 order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseen circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Emergency Management:
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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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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:56 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 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 Drainage Easement on Sam Bass Road.
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 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 11:44 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
f) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
j) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
k) Employment related matters.
l) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Birkman announced a Suicide Prevention Ceremony, to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, on the Courthouse steps. |