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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
AUGUST 21, 2012


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:39 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioner's Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the Special Session of the Commissioners' Court Budget Modification Voting Session on August 20, 2012 and the Special Session of the Commissioners' Court Order of General Election Session on August 20, 2012; with a correction to the Budget Modification Voting Session Minutes, on the motion to approve the 3% increase for Elected Officials the vote should have been unanimous (5-0).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  08.20.2012 CC SS BMVS Minutes
  08.20.2012 CC SS Order of General Election
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker addressed the Court.

Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice for San Gabriel Parkway (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).

Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice for The Gabriels Funeral Chapel (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $21,682,513.91 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.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
  Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman2
  08.21.2012 Funding Report
  08.21.2012 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes 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 - 20 )

             
5. To discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Jail.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Jail:
From 0100-0570-003009 Linens and Toiletries $2,500.00
To 0100-0570-003318 Janitorial Supplies $2,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer the District Attorneys Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office:
From 0100-0440-003321 Film/Film Processing $200.00
From 0100-0440-004350 Printed Mtls/Binding $600.00
To 0100-0440-003100 Office Supplies $800.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Emergency Communications.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Communications:
From 100-0581-004621 Copier Rental and Supplies $450.00
To 100-0581-004212 Postage $450.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for County Clerk. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk:
From 0100-0403-004212 Postage $1,650.00
To 0100-0403-003005 Office Furniture $1,650.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Facilities.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities Maintenance:
From 0100-0509-004962 Janitorial Contract Service $15,000.00
To 0100-0509-004512 Kitchen Maintenance & Repair $5,000.00
To 0100-0509-004510 Facility Maintenance & Repair $10,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
From 0100-0475-004350 Printed Materials and Bindings $1,000.00
To 0100-0475-004541 Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance $1,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
11. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the 425th District Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the 425th District Court:
From: 0100-0441-003100 Office Supplies $200.00
From: 0100-0441-003120 Printer Supplies $200.00
From: 0100-0441-003900 Membership Dues $200.00
From: 0100-0441-004212 Postage $200.00
To: 0100-0441-004010 Visiting Judges $800.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
12. Discuss and consider approving line item transfers for JP4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4:
From 0100-0454-003006 Office Equipment $1,124.91
From 0100-0454-004410 Bond Premiums $197.25
From 0100-0454-004210 Internet/Email Services $20.00
From 0100-0454-004141 Interpretors $75.00
To 0100-0454-003005 Office Furniture $75.00
To 0100-0454-003010 Computer Equipment $1,342.16
To 0100-0454-004232 Training, Conferences, Seminars $1,200.00
From 0100-0454-004002 Jurors, Grand Jurors, Jury Com $1,200.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
13. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for All County Courts at Law.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All County Courts at Law:
From 0100-0409-004989 Non Dept/Long Range Plan $6,000.00
From 0100-0409-003900 Non Dept/Membership Dues $2,326.70
From 0100-0409-004419 Non Dept/Property Ins $4,968.30
To 0100-0425-004002 All Cty Cts/Jurors $595.00
To 0100-0425-004136 All Cty Cts/Ct Aptd Atty MH $2,700.00
To 0100-0425-004141 All Cty Cts/Interpretors $10,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
14. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for Road & Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road & Bridge:
From 0200-0210-001100 F/T Salaries $ 70,000.00
To 0200-0210-001110 Overtime $ 25,000.00
To 0200-0210-002070 Group Ins/Retirees $ 45,000.00

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
15. Consider accepting a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in Memory of Carolyn Elsie Coria.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in Memory of Carolyn Elsie Coria.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
16. Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Form
 
             
17. Approval To Decline Acceptance of Trailer
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To decline acceptance of the Trailer awarded to Williamson County by Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Court Order dated July 20, 2012, in Cause #4MG-12-0001 because storage fees claimed exceed the estimated value of the Trailer.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  MOTION- Approval To Decline Acceptance of Trailer
  Trailer - Background Information
 
             
18. Discuss and consider approval of final plat for CR Estates - Pct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the final plat for C.R. Estates - Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - CR Estates
 
             
19. Discuss and consider vacation of recorded plat of Gabriel's Ridge Ph 1 - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the vacation of recorded plat of Gabriel's Ridge Phase 1 - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - Gabriels Ridge Ph 1
  Vacation Authorization - Gabriels Ridge Ph 1
 
             
20. Discuss and consider approval of revised preliminary plat for Gabriel's Ridge Ph 1 subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the revised preliminary plat for Gabriel's Ridge Phase 1 Subdivision - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  REVISED Prelim Plat - Gabriels Ridge Ph 1
  Letter of Authorization - Vacation of existing Ph 1 plat
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
21. Hear presentation on status of listing action by US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for Williamson County salamander species, and an update on latest actions by the Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) and its salamander task force, and discuss and take appropriate action on a resolution to be presented at USFWS scheduled public hearings.
  Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve resolution to be presented at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) scheduled public hearings.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  US Fish and Wildlife Salamander Resolution
 
             
22. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
23. Hear the August 2012 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  August 2012 CSR
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action on the adoption of Section 251.159 of the Texas Transportation Code delegating the Commissioners Court authority to issue traffic regulation to the County Engineer.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the adoption of Section 251.159 of the Texas Transportation Code delegating the Commissioners' Court's authority to issue traffic regulation to the County Engineer.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
25. Consider approving Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $16,900.00 for SH 29 Two-Way Left Turn Lane, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Two.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Change Order #3 in the amount of $16,900.00 for State Highway 29 Two-Way Left Turn Lane, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #2.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 3 for SH 29 Two-Way Left Turn Lane
 
             
26. Consider approving Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $5,427.24 for SH 29 Two-Way Left Turn Lane, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Two.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Change Order #4 in the amount of $5,427.24 for State Highway 29 Two-Way Left Turn Lane, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #2.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 4 for SH 29 Two-Way Left Turn Lane
 
             
27. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with LDJ Properties, LTD for ROW and Utilities needed on SH195. (PARCEL 107A)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with LDJ Properties, LTD for Right-of-Way (ROW) and Utilities needed on State Highway 195. (Parcel 107A)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  LDJ Properties real Estate Contract for SH 195 ROW
 
             
28. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with MMSG Limited Partnership for ROW and Utilities needed on SH195. (PARCEL 107F)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with MMSG Limited Partnership for Right-of-Way (ROW) and Utilities needed on State Highway 195. (Parcel 107F)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  MMSG LP Real Estate Contract for SH 195
 
             
29. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with LDJ Properties, LTD for ROW and Utilities needed on SH195. (PARCEL 107D)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with LDJ Properties, LTD for Right-of-Way (ROW) and Utilities needed on State Highway 195. (Parcel 107D)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  LDJ Properties and Real Estate COntract for SH 195 ROW - Parcel 107D
 
             
30. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with FWD Property Investors L.P. for ROW and Utilities needed on SH195. (PARCEL 107C)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with FWD Property Investors L.P. for Right-of-Way (ROW) and Utilities needed on State Highway 195. (PARCEL 107C)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  FWD Property Investors Real Estate Contract for SH 195 ROW
 
             
31. Consider authorizing County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with MMSG Limited Partnership for ROW and Utilities needed on SH195. (PARCEL 107B)
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with MMSG Limited Partnership for Right-of-Way (ROW) and Utilities needed on State Highway 195. (PARCEL 107B)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  MMSG LP Real Estate Contract for SH 195 - Parcel 107B
 
             
32. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Declaration of Slope Easement and a Request for Annexation to the City of Leander for property to be exchanged with HEB.
  Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Declaration of Slope Easement and a Request for Annexation to the City of Leander for property to be exchanged with HEB.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Slope Easement
  Annexation Petition for Leander HEB Exchange Prroperty
 
             
33. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding DPS Interlocal Cooperation Contract on reporting for Failure To Appear Program offered by the Driver License Division under Transportation Code Chapter 706.  (see attachments)
  Administrative Assistant to the County Judge Peggy Vasquez addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the DPS Interlocal Cooperation Contract on reporting for Failure To Appear Program offered by the Driver License Division under Transportation Code Chapter 706. (see attachments)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Letter from DPS
  DPS Interlocal Agreement for FTA Program
 
             
34. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 11, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Armored Courier Service for Williamson County.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize advertising and setting date of September 11, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Armored Courier Service for Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Armored Courier Service RFP package
 
             
35. Discuss and consider approving a service agreement for FY11/12 with Hill Country Revision Service.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a service agreement for Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012 with Hill Country Revision Service.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Hill Country Revision Service Agreement
 
             
36. Discuss and consider approving a service agreement for FY12/13 with Hill Country Revision Service.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a service agreement for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 with Hill Country Revision Service.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Hill Country Revision Service Agreement for FY 2013
 
             
37. Discuss 2012-2013 Budget.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Budget Order for 2012 - 2013.
  Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, and Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve the list of clean-up clerical errors and other errors in the Budget Order for 2012 - 2013 as defined in the Proposed Changes Com 3 (see attachment).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  ________________________________________
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the change in the Budget Order for 2012 - 2013 as defined in the Proposed Changes Com 3 (see attachment) on Page 12, Section VIII. County Vehicles d) to read "Investigators" and remove "Prosecutors' Investigators".
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  ________________________________________
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To add in the Budget Order for 2012 - 2013 as defined in the Proposed Changes HR (see attachment) for 7 b.) Williamson County Cell Phone Policy to include: Offices and Departments should carefully monitor phone and email access outside of scheduled time worked for non-exempt employees.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  ________________________________________
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the "tense" changes in the Budget Order for 2012 - 2013 as defined in the Proposed Changes Com 3 (see attached) to the Cell Phone Policy.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Proposed Changes HR
  Proposed Changes Com 3
  DRAFT BUDGET ORDER
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:42 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:47 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:47 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012.
             
39. 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
40. 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:15 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012.
             
41. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
42. 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.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 11:15 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 11:16 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECESSED AT 11:16 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 1:05 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012.
             
43. Comments from Commissioners.
  Judge Gattis stated that he will lift the Burn Ban after Commissioners' Court and will request that it be placed back on the Agenda for next week.

Commissioner Birkman noted that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed listing decision for the four salamanders and designated 6,000 acres in Williamson, Travis, and Bell Counties.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:06 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 28th day of August 2012.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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