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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the July 30, 2013 meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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07.30.2013 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 action was taken on this item. |
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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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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 $1,987,482.52 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 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Quick Check Report 08-06-2013
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Addendum 08-06-2013
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Funding Report 08-06-2013
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Wire Transfers 08-06-2013
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Citizen comments. |
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Christy Ballard of Hutto and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill 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 – 20 ) |
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Discuss and consider approving a Budget Line Item transfer for Juvenile Services.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services; with a clarification of the dollar amounts:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for elections.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Elections; with a correction of the "From" account number from 0100-0409-004999 to 0100-0492-004999:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the 368th District Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the 368th District Court:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Facilities.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for EMS.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP2 to move funds to the Printed Materials line item.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #2:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the 425th District Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the 425th District Court:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving line item transfers for Emergency Management.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Management:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Parks Department.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer 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 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for June 2013.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for June 2013.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Jun 2013 Treasures on the Wilco Finances
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Asset Change Forms
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Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Sec 2A - Pct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve final plat for Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 2A - 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 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Final Plat - Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Sec 2A
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Discuss and consider approval of preliminary plat for Santa Rita Ranch Ph 1 subdivision - Pct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve preliminary plat for Santa Rita Ranch Phase 1 subdivision - 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 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Prelim Plat - Santa Rita Ranch Ph 1
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Discuss and consider approval of final plat for the R H Davis subdivision - Pct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve final plat for the R H Davis subdivision - 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 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Final Plat - RH Davis subdivision
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Discuss and consider approval of final plat for Sonterra West Sec 3 Ph 2 - Pct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve final plat for Sonterra West Section 3 Phase 2 - 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 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Final Plat - Sonterra West Sec 3 Ph 2
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the Burn Ban. |
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Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed 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 the County Judge to sign a Burn Ban Order that prohibits outdoor burning for sixty (60) days and, if the County Judge determines that the circumstances present in the unincorporated areas of Williamson County no longer create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning, the County Judge is further authorized to terminate the Burn Ban prior to the expiration of said sixty (60) days.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Evergreen Solutions, LLC presentation "Classification and Compensation Study for Williamson County, TX".
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Hear Presentation on 2013-2014 Budget Recommendations.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock, Assistant Director of Emergency Medical Services Joe Granberry, Chief Deputy for Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes, and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and consider accepting the FY '14 preliminary proposed budget for the General Fund (0100) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $141,056,861.92. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To accept the Fiscal Year 2014 preliminary proposed budget for the General Fund (0100) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $141,056,861.92.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider accepting the FY '14 preliminary proposed budget for the Road & Bridge Fund (0200) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $20,406,340.24. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To accept the Fiscal Year 2014 preliminary proposed budget for the Road & Bridge Fund (0200) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $20,406,340.24.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider accepting the FY '14 preliminary proposed budget for the Debt Service Fund (0600) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $69,000,377.87. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To accept the Fiscal Year 2014 preliminary proposed budget for the Debt Service Fund (0600) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $69,000,377.87.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh announced that we will be hosting a group from The Netherlands on Friday, August 9, 2013. No action was taken on this item. |
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Consider approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $3,597.55 for CR 260/266, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Two.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $3,597.55 for County Road 260/266, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #2.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Change Order 1 for CR 260 and 266
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Consider authorizing to transfer road bond funds per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, $150,000.00 from non departmental (P-156) to Great Oaks Drive Bridge (P-270).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize Road Bond Transfer Request per recommendation of Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver to move $100,000.00 from Non-Departmental (P-156) to Great Oaks Drive Bridge (P-270); with a correction of the dollar amount from $150,000.00 to $100,000.00
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Great Oaks Bridge xfer request
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Transfer of Right of Way document to the State of Texas for the transfer of title to certain right of way parcels acquired by Williamson County for the Hwy 79 Section 5A road project, and take other appropriate action.
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Transfer of Right of Way document to the State of Texas for the transfer of title to certain right of way parcels acquired by Williamson County for the Highway 79 Section 5A road project.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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US 79 Section 5A Transfer of Right of Way
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Deed Without Warranty to the State of Texas for the transfer of title to certain right of way parcels acquired by Williamson County for the Hwy 79/SH 130 road project, and take other appropriate action (Parcels 210 & 211).
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Deed Without Warranty to the State of Texas for the transfer of title to certain right of way parcels (Parcels 210 and 211) acquired by Williamson County for the Highway 79/State Highway 130 road project.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Deed Without Warranty for SH 130 ROW
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Discuss and consider approving the JABG, Community Mentoring Program Resolution.
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Executive Director of Juvenile Services Scott Matthew addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Community Mentoring Program Resolution concerning the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) #2312204.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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JABG Community Mentoring Program Resolution
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution from the Commissioner's Court supporting the application for the DWI/Drug Court grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division. To grant the concept of the DWI/Drug Court with the application for the funding.
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County Court at Law #2 Judge Tim L. Wright and Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) Director Steve Morrison addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution from the Commissioners' Court supporting the application for the Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)/Drug Court Grant #1869508 from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to grant the concept of the DWI/Drug Court with the application for the funding.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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DWI Drug Court Resolution
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Discuss and consider approving Hospital Data Exchange Participation Agreement for EMS.
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Assistant Director of Emergency Medical Services Joe Granberry addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Hospital Data Exchange Participation Agreement for Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Hospital Data Exchange Participation Agreement
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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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Discuss and take action in authorizing the payment of Compensatory Balance to Deputy Elections Administrator.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Elections Administrator Jason Barnett, and Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the exception payment of the documented 240 hours of Compensatory Balance to the Deputy Elections Administrator; and consideration of payment for an additional 33.45 hours pending proof and approval.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider authorizing overtime up to a total of $1,500 -- and approving the related line item transfer -- to pay non-exempt Technology Services employees relating to the move-in for the Emergency Services Operations Center.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize overtime up to a total of $1,500.00 and approve a line item transfer to pay non-exempt Technology Services employees relating to the move-in for the Emergency Services Operations Center.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the employment of legal co-counsel, Malouf & Nockels, LLP 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 from 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.
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Discuss and consider advertising and setting date of September 4th, 2013 at 2:30pm for LEASE AGRICULTURAL LAND LOCATED NEAR THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY LANDFILL HUTTO, TEXAS, 14RFP00204.
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Farm lease RFP
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Discuss and consider advertising and setting date of September 4th, 2013 at 2:00pm for LEASE AGRICULTURAL LAND LOCATED NEAR THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY LANDFILL HUTTO, TEXAS, 14RFP00205.
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Farm Lease RFP
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:35 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013. |
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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.)
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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.)
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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 the Transfer of Right of Way to TxDOT on Hwy 79 and SH 130.
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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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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:05 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2013. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters. |
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No action was taken in this item. |
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Discuss and consider approving real estate matters. |
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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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Judge Gattis announced that two elected officials have filed grievances regarding their salary for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 and a meeting of the Grievance Committee will be scheduled as soon as possible.
Commissioner Birkman wished her husband a happy birthday.
Commissioner Long addressed the topic of employees' and elected officials' salaries and the incorrect information regarding those topics which has been reported in the press and other places.
Commissioner Birkman discussed employees' and elected officials' compensation. |