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The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items: |
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Review and approval of 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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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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Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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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 – 19 )
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Discuss and consider approving line item transfer for All District Courts Click to View |
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DIscuss and consider approving a Budget Line Item transfer for District Clerk Click to View |
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for County Attorney's Office
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Human Resources Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a Line Item Transfer for Emergency Communications Click to View |
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Discuss and take action on Budget Line Item Transfer for Juvenile Services Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for All County Courts Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for EMS Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct #4 Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Human Resources. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving line item transfer for Tax Assessor Collector Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving County acceptance of transferred vehicle from the Department of Justice to the Sheriff's Office. Click to View |
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace 4, JULY 2013 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b). Click to View |
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JP4 JULY 2013 REPORT
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in. Click to View |
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Asset Change Form
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Discuss and consider approval of final plat for the Fredrickson Ranch on Lake Georgetown Sec 2 subdivision - Pct 3 Click to View |
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Final Plat - Fredrickson Ranch on Lake Georgetown Sec 2
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Evergreen Solutions, LLC presentation "Classification and Compensation Study for Williamson County, TX". Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Salary Grievance Committee’s recommendation in relation to the salary of the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Salary Grievance Committee’s recommendation in relation to the salary of the Williamson County Attorney. Click to View |
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Discuss 2013-2014 Budget Click to View |
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update. Click to View |
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Consider authorizing the road bond transfer request recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to transfer $4,000,000 from SH 195 (P149) to the following projects with designated amounts: $200,000 to O'Connor (P127), $250,000 RM 620 Improvements (P167), $350,000 to Ronald Reagan Phase III (P211), $50,000 to CR 138 (P179), $2,000,000 to Lakeline Blvd Extension (P170), $350,000 Forest North Drainage Study (P255), and $800,000 to Pearson Ranch Rd/SH 45/RM 620 Interchange (P222). Also, transfer $350,000 from US 79 Drainage (P155) to US 79/Second Streeet (P244). Click to View |
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SH 195 Transfer Road Bond
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Discuss and consider approving the consent of assignment of contract for the CR 110 South (US79-Limmer Loop) Road Bond project to CHA Consulting, Inc. who merged with R.W. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. Click to View |
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CR110S_LetterAssignment_CHA
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Consider approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $55,261.60 for RM 620 Safety Improvements, a Road Bond project in Precinct One. Click to View |
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RM 620 CO 1
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Discuss salary grievance committee recommendations and take appropriate action, if needed, on committee's recommendation. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving an increase to the hourly flat fee rate for election workers.
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elections
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Consider approving the renewal of the CSCD CSR Memorandum of Understanding with no increase for FY14. Click to View |
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CSCD CSR MOU
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Consider approving the renewal of the CSCD Co-Op Agreement with no increase for FY14. Click to View |
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Co-Op Pre-Trial MOU
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Discuss and consider approving the Tax Collection Agreement between City of Coupland and the County of Williamson Texas. Click to View |
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City of Coupland
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Discuss and take appropriate action on approval of contract amendment for the Low Income Repair, Replacement and Retrofit Assistance Program (LIRAP), AKA DriveACleanMachine Program or AirCheck Texas. Click to View |
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TCEQ contract
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Discuss and consider approving Microsoft Volume Licensing Enterprise Enrollment and authorizing County Judge to sign the enrollment. Click to View |
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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
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Enterprise Enrollment Form
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the reaming of CR 165 to Alliance Blvd. Pct 4. Click to View |
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Alliance Blvd
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the renaming of the portion of CR 108 from US 79 to Limmer Loop to Innovation Blvd. Pct 4. Click to View |
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Innovation Blvd
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Discuss and take action authorizing the County Judge to sign a letter requesting access to the E-Grant System. Click to View |
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FY13 E-Grant Request
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the employment of attorneys Malouf & Nockels, LLP as lead counsel/co-counsel to represent Williamson County in an intervention in the MERS related litigation, Civil Action No. 2:12-cv-00131, Nueces County v. Merscorp Holdings, Inc. et al, In The United States District Court For The Southern District of Texas-Corpus Christi Division; and consider approval of the exemption of those attorney services form the competitive proposal/bid requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal and professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024 (a) (4) of the Texas Local Government Code; and authorize the County Judge to execute the proposed contingency fee contracts for engagement of those services. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approval of Supplemental Work Authorization No. 2 for the Berry Springs Park Dam – Phase II with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for archeological services. Click to View |
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Work Authorization
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 3, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Property and Casualty Insurance, 14RFP00202. Click to View |
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Property and Casualty Insurance RFP
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Discuss and consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 4, 2013 at 2:00pm in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Limestone Rock Asphalt for Williamson County Road and Bridge Division, 13IFB00135 Click to View |
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13IFB00135 Limestone Rock Asphalt
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Discuss and consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 11th, 2013 at 2:30pm in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for LEASE AGRICULTURAL LAND
LOCATED NEAR THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY LANDFILL HUTTO, TEXAS, RFP# 14RFP00204. Click to View |
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Farm Lease RFP
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Discuss and consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 11th, 2013 at 2:00pm in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for LEASE AGRICULTURAL LAND
LOCATED NEAR THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY LANDFILL HUTTO, TEXAS, RFP# 14RFP00205
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Farm Lease RFP
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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Discuss economic development issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Gov't Code Section 551.076 Deliberation regarding economic development project, to-wit, Project Wolf.) Click to View |
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Discuss economic development issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Gov't Code Section 551.076 Deliberation regarding economic development project, to-wit, Project Techie.) Click to View |
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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.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2.
i) Discuss proposed Gattis School road wall claim
j) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas.
k) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
l) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
m) Discuss possible acquisition or lease of property to improve emergency communications. Click to View |
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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) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) 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
g) Employment related matters.
h) 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.
i) 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
j) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
k) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
l ) 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.
m) 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.
n) 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
o) 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.
p) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
q) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
r) Contract between Williamson County and Westar Construction, Inc. for Berry Springs Creek Dam Repair |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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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) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) 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
g) Employment related matters.
h) 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.
i) 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
j) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
k) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
l ) 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.
m) 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.
n) 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
o) 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.
p) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
q) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
r) Contract between Williamson County and Westar Construction, Inc. for Berry Springs Creek Dam Repair |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2013 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |