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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2012
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:40 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2012, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
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Present:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
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Absent:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Others Present: |
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioner's Court
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Black Wehling, Deputy County Clerk
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1. |
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the August 7, 2012 meeting.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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08.07.2012 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division. |
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No one addressed the Court and 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 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,307,084.40 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, and Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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08.14.2012 Funding Report
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08.14.2012 Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and Gary Boyd, Director of Environmental Projects for the Parks Department, addressed the Court.
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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 – 22 )
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfers for Juvenile Services
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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 line item transfers for Juvenile Services:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental
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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 a line item transfer for Non-Departmental:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team.
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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 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving line item transfer for the Elections Department.
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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 line item transfers for the Elections Department:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the budget office.
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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 line item transfers for the Budget 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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________________________________________
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To amend the motion to approve line item transfers for the Budget Office; with a correction of the "From Acct No. 0100-0491-004350" amount of $317.20 to $129.80 and the "To Acct No. 0100-0491-003010" amount of $2,287.00 to $2,099.60:
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving line item transfer for the Elections Department.
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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 a line item transfer for the Elections Department:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfers for Juvenile Services
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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 line item transfers for Juvenile Services:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorneys Office.
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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 a line item transfer for the District Attorney'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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the HazMat Department:
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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 a line item transfer for the Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Department:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfor for the HazMat Department:
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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 a line item transfer for the Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Department:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP4.
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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 line item transfers for the Justice of the Peace Precinct #4:
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To amend the motion to approve line item transfers for the Justice of the Peace Precinct #4; with a correction of the "From" account number from 01-0100-0454-001 to 0100-0454-001100:
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Parks Department
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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 line item transfers for the Parks Department:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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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 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Asset Change Form
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace 4, July 2012, monthly report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
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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 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4, July, 2012 monthly report in compliance with the Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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JP4 July 2012 EOM
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Review, discuss, and consider approving a yearly Preventative Maintenance Inspection Agreement for three cash counting machines in three offices of the Tax Assessor Collector.
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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 a yearly Preventative Maintenance Inspection Agreement for three cash counting machines in three offices of the Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Cummins Allison maintenance agreement
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Consider approving property tax collections for the month of July 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 property tax collections for the month of July, 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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070112-073112 GWI-RFM Graph
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070112-073112 GWI-RFM
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of July 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of July, 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Court Refunds July 12
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Discuss and take appropriate action on closing CR 351 at Donahoe Creek and detouring traffic during bridge replacement.
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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 closing of County Road 351 at Donahoe Creek and the detouring of traffic during bridge replacement.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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CR 351 Detour Plan
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Hear presentation on Texas Association of Government IT Managers recognition of Williamson County Technology Services as recipient of the Award of Excellence.
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Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade and Inky Chandler-Mertz and Steve Gietz of Internet Technology Services addressed the Court. No action was taken. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a resolution recognizing Dr. Fred Sellers for his 5 years of service on the Williamson County Audit Committee as a Citizens Member.
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Dr. Fred Sellers of Southwestern University addressed the Court.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a resolution recognizing Dr. Fred Sellers for his 5 years of service on the Williamson County Audit Committee as a Citizens Member.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Fred Sellers Resolution
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Hear presentation from County Auditor regarding the contract database that is being made available to the public via the County’s website.
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County Auditor David Flores addressed the Court. No action was taken. |
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Discuss and consider approving the Asset Forfeiture Budget for 2012-2013.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the proposed Asset Forfeiture Budget for 2012-2013.
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Asset Forf Budget
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Discuss 2012-2013 Budget.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken. |
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Attachments: |
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Budget Recommendations Handout
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Longevity Pay Handout
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Summary of Williamson County Leave Type Rules
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Budget Order for 2012 2013.
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Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, Facilities Director Gary Wilson and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To amend Budget Order Item Number VIII, Section 2 (County Vehicles; County Fleet Committee) on page 13, paragraph 2, by adding the Director of Infrastructure to the County Fleet Committee.
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To amend the Budget Order by adding all red-line changes, not including the clarifications and comments.
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To amend Budget Order Section VIII. County Vehicles, subsection e) on page 12 by striking "one" and adding "two" and make "employee" plural.
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To amend Budget Order Section V. Financial Policies, subsection 6. Medicaid Fund on page 8 by striking the entire paragraph and add the proposed paragraph.
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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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Proposed Budget Order Amendments for consideration
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
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County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court. No action was taken. |
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Consider authorizing the 2006 Road Bond transfer request recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager. Transfer $352,500.00 from non departmental (P-156) to IH-35 Traffic Operations Study (P-258). Also, close CR 111/Westinghouse Road (P-157) $205,280.99 and SH 45/O'Connor Interchange (P-197) $35,715.67 as well as transfer the balances to O'Connor Boulevard (P-127). Close Pond Springs Road (P-159) $579,936.86 and Wyoming Springs (P-174) $2,446,261.89 and transfer balances to RM 620 Improvements (P-167).
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IH35 Traffic Study Memo Transfer
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RB Budget Adjstmnts August 2012
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Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with the Villages at Warner Ranch for ROW needed on CR 170. (PARCELS 12 & 14)
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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 County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with the Villages at Warner Ranch for right-of-way needed on County Road 170 (Parcels 12 & 14).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Villages at Warner Ranch Real Estate Contract for CR 170 ROW
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32. |
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a waterline easement to Chisholm Trail Special Utility District relating to the SH 195 Project. (Parcel 207R)
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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 County Judge to execute a waterline easement to Chisholm Trail Special Utility District relating to the State Highway (SH) 195 Project. (Parcel 207R)
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Chisholm Trail SUD Waterline Easement for SH 195 Project
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33. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Texas Indigent Defense Commission Williamson County FY2012 Technical Support Grant.
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Duplicate motion: see Item # 36. |
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34. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Texas Workforce Commission Information Release Contract Renewal for Constable Precinct Three.
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Precinct #3 Constable Bobby Gutierrez addressed the Court.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Texas Workforce Commission Information Release Contract Renewal for the Constable, Precinct #3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Texas Workforce Commission Letter
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Texas Workforce Commission Information Release Contract Renewal
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding DPS Lease Extension Amendment.
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Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Lease Extension Amendment.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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DPS Lease Extension Amendment
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Texas Indigent Defense Commission award to Williamson County of a FY2012 Technical Support Grant in the amount of $100,000 in response to your application titled Williamson County Indigent Defense Evaluation including but not limited to authorizing the signing of the Statement of Grant Award for fiscal year 2012.
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Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Precinct #2 addressed the Court.
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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 Texas Indigent Defense Commission award to Williamson County of a FY2012 Technical Support Grant in the amount of $100,000.00, in response to the application titled "Williamson County Indigent Defense Evaluation", including but not limited to authorizing the signing of the Statement of Grant Award for fiscal year 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 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Texas Indigent Defense Technical Support Grant
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the appointment of Denise Carrington to the Board of Directors of the Rivery Park Reinvestment Zone No. 072110. Denise will be replacing Celine Duke who was appointed to a one year term.
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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 Denise Carrington to the Board of Directors of the Rivery Park Reinvestment Zone No. 072110.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 11th, 2012 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Tax Office Renovation #12IFB00013.
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Facilities Director Gary Wilson and Dale Butler of Facilities addressed the Court.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of September 11, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Tax Office Renovation: #12IFB00013.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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Tax Office Renovation IFB
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for EMS Billing 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 authorize advertising and set the date of September 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Billing Services: #13RFP00101.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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EMS Billing RFP package
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 04, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Asphalt Mixes for Williamson County.
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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 advertising and set the date of September 04, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Asphalt Mixes for Williamson County: #12IFB0024.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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IFB Asphalt Mixes
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Consider awarding Williamson County Workers’ Compensation administrative services to Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool at total annual cost of $418,807.
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To award Williamson County Workers’ Compensation administrative services for FY2013 to Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool, at total annual cost of $418,807.00.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Worker Comp Recommendation
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TAC Workers Compensation Agreement
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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 revenue for the Sheriff's Office.
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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 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 revenue for the Sheriff's Office:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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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 use of funds for the Sheriff's Office:
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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 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 use of funds for the Sheriff's Office:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Other:
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding 1115 Medicaid Waiver. |
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Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Precinct #2 addressed the Court. No action was taken. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:25 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2012.
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 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 or lease of property by the County:
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35.
b) 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.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 projects.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for the Pond Springs Rd. project.
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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) 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
d) 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
e) 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
f) 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;
g) 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
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m ) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o.) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p.) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:18 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2012. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) 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
d) 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
e) 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
f) 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;
g) 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
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m ) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p.) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Judge Gattis reminded the Court and the audience that a Burn Ban is in effect within the County.
Commissioner Birkman noted that she and her husband would be celebrating their 23rd wedding anniversary on Saturday, August 18, 2012.
Judge Gattis noted that he and his wife would be celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary tomorrow, August 15, 2012. |