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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 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, the Minutes of the Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, the Special Session (Bond Workshop) of Commissioners’ Court on Thursday, August 8, 2013, and the Special Session of Commissioners’ Court (Salary Grievance Committee Alternates) on Friday, August 9, 2013 meetings.
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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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08.06.2013 CC Minutes
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08.08.2013 CC SS Minutes
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08.09.2013 CC SS 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 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,560,177.48 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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Funding Report 08-13-2013
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Quick Check Report 08-13-2013
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Wire Transfers 08-13-2013
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Citizen comments. |
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There were no comments. |
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All District Courts:
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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 Budget Line Item transfer for District Clerk.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Clerk:
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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 County Attorney's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 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 Human Resources.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Human Resources:
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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 Emergency Communications.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Communications:
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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 take action on Budget Line Item Transfer for Juvenile Services.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 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 All County Courts.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All County Courts:
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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 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct #4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Constable Precinct #4:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 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 Human Resources.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Human Resources:
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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 transfer for Tax Assessor Collector.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor Collector:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 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 County acceptance of transferred vehicle from the Department of Justice to the Sheriff's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve County acceptance of transferred vehicle from the Department of Justice to the Sheriff's Office.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 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 Justice of the Peace 4, JULY 2013 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 July 2013 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005(b).
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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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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.
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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the final plat for the Fredrickson Ranch on Lake Georgetown Sec 2 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 - 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".
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Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle and Assistant Project Director Brian Wolfe of Evergreen Solutions, LLC addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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Entry Level Pay Comparison
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Classification and Compensation Study for Williamson County
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Evergreen Final Report
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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.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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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.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Discuss 2013-2014 Budget.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
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County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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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 Street (P244).
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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 road bond transfer request recommended by Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager to transfer $4,000,000 from State Highway (SH) 195 (P149) to the following projects with designated amounts: $200,000 to O'Connor (P127), $250,000 Ranch-to-Market (RM) 620 Improvements (P167), $350,000 to Ronald Reagan Phase III (P211), $50,000 to County Road (CR) 138 (P179), $2,000,000 to Lakeline Boulevard Extension (P170), $350,000 Forest North Drainage Study (P255), $800,000 to Pearson Ranch Road/SH 45/RM 620 Interchange (P222); and transfer $350,000 from U.S. Highway 79 Drainage (P155) to U.S. Highway 79/Second Street (P244).
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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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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.
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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 Consent to Assignment of Contract for the County Road 110 South (U.S. Highway 79-Limmer Loop) Road Bond project to CHA Consulting, Inc. who merged with R.W. Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
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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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CHA Consulting Agreement
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $55,261.60 for Ranch-to-Market 620 Safety Improvements, a Road Bond project in Precinct #1.
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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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RM 620 CO 1
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Discuss salary grievance committee recommendations and take appropriate action, if needed, on committee's recommendation.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Discuss and consider approving an increase to the hourly flat fee rate for election workers.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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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.
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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 renewal of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) Community Service Restitution (CSR) Memorandum of Understanding with no increase for Fiscal Year 2014.
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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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CSCD CSR Memorandum of Understanding
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Consider approving the renewal of the CSCD Co-Op Agreement with no increase for FY14.
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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 Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) Co-Op Agreement Memorandum of Understanding to fund the Pre-Trial Officer positions with no increase for Fiscal Year 2014.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Co-Op Pre-Trial MOU
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32. |
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Discuss and consider approving the Tax Collection Agreement between City of Coupland and the County of Williamson Texas.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Tax Collection Agreement between City of Coupland and the County of Williamson Texas.
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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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City of Coupland Tax Collection Agreement
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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.
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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute Contract Number 582-12-20269 Amendment Number 1 to the Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement Between the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Williamson County for the Low Income Repair, Replacement and Retrofit Assistance Program (LIRAP), AKA DriveACleanMachine Program or AirCheck Texas and extend the expiration date from August 31, 2013 to August 31, 2015.
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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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TCEQ contract
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Discuss and consider approving Microsoft Volume Licensing Enterprise Enrollment and authorizing County Judge to sign the enrollment.
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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 Microsoft Enterprise Enrollment.
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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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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
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Microsoft Volume Licensing Enterprise Enrollment
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the reaming of CR 165 to Alliance Blvd. Pct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the renaming of County Road 165 to Alliance Boulevard in Precinct #4.
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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the renaming of the portion of County Road 108 from U.S. Highway 79 to Limmer Loop to Innovation Boulevard in Precinct #4.
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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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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.
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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 sign a letter requesting access to the E-Grant System.
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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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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.
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This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken. After reconvening from Executive Session, the Court took action on this 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 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 exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal 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 these services.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Malouf Counsel Contingent Fee Contract 2
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Malouf Counsel Contingent Fee Contract
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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 archaeological services.
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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 Supplemental Work Authorization No. 2 (Berry Springs Park Dam – Phase II Services) with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for archaeological services.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Supplemental Work Authorization 2 for Berry Springs Park Dam - Phase II
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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.
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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 advertising and set the date of September 3, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Property and Casualty Insurance, 14RFP00202.
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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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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.
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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 advertising and set the date of September 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Limestone Rock Asphalt for Williamson County Road and Bridge Division Bid #13IFB00135.
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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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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.
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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 advertising and set the date of September 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for lease agricultural land located near the Williamson County Landfill Hutto, Texas, RFP #14RFP00204.
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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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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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of September 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Lease Agricultural Land Located Near The Williamson County Landfill, Hutto, Texas, Proposal #14RFP00205.
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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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Farm Lease RFP
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:57 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 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 Wolf.)
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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 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.
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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 12:26 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2013. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) 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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Commissioner Long shared that about 4:45 a.m. this morning the meteor shower was really cool. |