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Review and approval of minutes. |
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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 the Minutes of the Special Session of Commissioners' Court on Monday, August 18, 2014, the Regular Session of Commissioners' Court on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, and the Special Session of Commissioners' Court on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 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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Attachments: |
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08.18.2014 CC SS BMVS
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08.19.2014 CC Minutes
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08.19.2014 CC SS BMVS
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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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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Karen Knightstep addressed the Court.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice for Bagdad Road (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
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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 payment of bills totaling $4,295,411.39 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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08.26.2014 Funding Report
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08.26.2014 Wire Transfers
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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Citizen comments. |
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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 – 14 ) |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on 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 4 Ron Morrison
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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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Precinct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #4; with a correction to the "From" account number from 003120 to 0100-0554-003120 and the "To" account number from 003008 to 0100-0554-003008:
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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, Consider and take appropriate action on Line Item Transfer for Veteran Services.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Veterans 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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Attachments: |
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Purchasing-Printer Quote
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the All District Courts.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All District 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 the County Jail.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Jail:
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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, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve 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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Consider approving the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for July 2014.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Treasurer's Report on the Williamson County Finances for July 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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Treasurers Report on the Wilco Finances Jul 2014
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
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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, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the sale of various county assets to the Third Administrative Judicial Region as authorized by TLGC 263.152 (a) (1). (List of items attached).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the sale of various county assets to the Third Administrative Judicial Region as authorized by Texas Local Government Code (TLGC) 263.152 (a) (1). (List of items attached).
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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 (2)
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Asset Change Forms
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Discuss and consider approval of replat for Lot 3 and 4 of Tonkawa Lake - Pct 1.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a replat for Lot 3 and 4 of Tonkawa Lake - 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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Replat of Lot 3 and 4 Tonkawa Lake
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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Consider and take appropriate action to appoint Paul Barron to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) Board, effective immediately, to fill a term ending April 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To appoint Paul Barron to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) Board for a term beginning August 26, 2014 and ending April 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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Paul Barron bio
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To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court and an invitation was extended to everyone to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for State Highway 195 Phase I at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and consider approving Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc. engineering contract for the Inner Loop @ Williamson County Central Maintenance Facility 2013 road bond project.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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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 County Judge to execute the Contract for Engineering Services with Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc. for the Inner Loop @ Williamson County Central Maintenance Facility 2013 road bond 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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Bridgefarmer Contract for Inner Loop
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the transfer of 2006 GO Park Bonds to move $33,409.96 from San Gabriel Ranch (P188) to River Ranch Phase I County Parks (P315) and $485,329.85 Byer Park Land (P182) to Blackland Heritage Phase I County Parks (P316).
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Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell 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 the transfer of 2006 General Obligation (GO) Park Bonds to move $33,409.96 from San Gabriel Ranch (P188) to River Ranch Phase I County Parks (P315) and $485,329.85 Byer Park Land (P182) to Blackland Heritage Phase I County Parks (P316).
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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 on an agreement between Williamson County and the YMCA of Greater Williamson County regarding cost participation in funding certain improvements to Twin Lakes Park.
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Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell 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 Agreement between Williamson County and the YMCA of Greater Williamson County regarding cost participation in funding certain improvements to Twin Lakes Park.
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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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YMCA Twin Lakes Park Agreement
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:11 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014. |
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10:00 Hold Public Hearing on 2014-2015 County Budget
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill, General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, and Rick Lutowski of Austin addressed the Court. |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:21 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding budget for 2014-2015.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Financial Analyst at Sheriff's Office Kurt Showalter, and County Sheriff James R. Wilson 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 include New Position Merit or Law Enforcement/Corrections increase (based on 4%) in the amount of $28,729.19, Merit on Tax Office Reconciliation Amount of $21,916.13 in the amount of $876.65 in the General Fund County Budget, and Merit increase (based on 4%) in the amount of $64,569.33 in the Road & Bridge County Budget.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To add $2,000.00 for Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 furniture.
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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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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Motion: To add $20,000.00 for Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To amend the motion to add $20,000.00 for Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) to a lesser amount of $10,000.00.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To remove One Narcotics Detective for Sheriff's Office in the amount of $140,401.78.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To remove One Traffic Deputy for Sheriff's Office in the amount of $140,401.78.
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To remove Field Training Officer (FTO) pay increase county wide from $100 per month to $150 per month in the amount of $43,365.80.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To lower Parks CSR Supervisor (Park Manager River Ranch County Park) from 75% to 50% of salary to start 1/1/2015.
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Nay:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To lower Merit from 4% to 3% for the General Fund County Budget and the Road & Bridge Fund County Budget.
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Motion: To remove Parks Maintenance Tech - Berry Springs in the amount of $36,523.84.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To lower Uncompensated Care by $10,000.00 and add $10,000.00 to Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS).
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Nay:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Attachments: |
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Final Budget Recommendations
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Discuss and consider adoption of the 2014-2015 General Fund County Budget.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To adopt the 2014-2015 General Fund County Budget (0100) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $146,684,287.10.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Nay:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To add $5,000,000.00 from Cash Ending to the 2014-2015 General Fund County Budget for Capital Projects - Building Fund.
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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 adoption of the 2014-2015 Road & Bridge Fund County Budget.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig 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 adopt the 2014-2015 Road & Bridge Fund County Budget (0200) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $22,324,329.39.
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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 adoption of the 2014-2015 Debt Service Fund County Budget.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To adopt the 2014-2015 Debt Service Fund County Budget (0600) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $74,558,930.43.
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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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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 11:17 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014. |
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25. |
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10:00am Hold public hearing on FY 2014-2015 proposed tax rate.
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and Rick Lutowski of Austin addressed the Court. |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM A PUBLIC HEARING AT 11:27 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014. |
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 11:28 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT 11:43 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014.
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 11:44 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014. |
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10:15 Hold Public Hearing on the plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2014-2015.
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District Clerk Lisa David and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court. |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 11:51 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2014-2015.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2014-2015.
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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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District Clerk Archive Plan
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 11:51 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014. |
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10:30 Hold Public Hearing on plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archives for 2014-2015.
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County Clerk Recording Division Manager Chester Holton, Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill, and Rick Lutowski of Austin addressed the Court. |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 12:02 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archives for 2014-2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archives for 2014-2015.
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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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Archive Plan
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Discuss and consider approving the FY 15 contract for services with the Williamson County Museum.
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Executive Director for Williamson County Historical Museum Mickie Ross, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, and General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the 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 the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Contract for services with the Williamson County Museum.
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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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Williamson Museum Contract
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the FY14/15 budget order.
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Rebecca Clemons, Executive Assistant to the County Judge addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Consider approving the renewal of the CSCD Co-Op Agreement with no increase for FY15.
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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 renewal of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) Co-Op Memorandum of Understanding with no increase for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
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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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CSCD Co-Op Agreement Renewal for Pre-Trial Release Officer
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Consider approving the renewal of the CSCD CSR Memorandum of Understanding with no increase for FY15.
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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 renewal of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) Community Service Restitution (CSR) Memorandum of Understanding with no increase for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
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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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CSCD CSR Agreement Renewal
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate on the Williamson County Employee Policy Manual.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Tara Raymore, Rebecca Clemons, Executive Assistant to the County Judge, and Financial Analyst at Sheriff's Office Kurt Showalter addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Proclamation Encouraging the Funding for the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Treatment of PTSD and TBI in military veterans by the State of Texas.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Resolution
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Discussion regarding possible improvements to the foster care system in Williamson County and upcoming meetings to work on the issue.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amendment to Residential Lease between Williamson County and George R. Bell regarding the residence located at 9769 HWY 29 W, Georgetown, Texas 78628.
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Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell verbally acknowledged his acceptance of the obligation for compliance with all terms, conditions, and covenants under the Residential Lease and Williamson County would continue to look solely to George R. Bell for performance of all such terms, conditions, and covenants under the Residential Lease.
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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 an Amendment to Residential Lease between Williamson County and George R. Bell regarding the residence located at 9769 HWY 29 W, Georgetown, Texas 78628.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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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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Nay:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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George Bell Lease Amended Lease Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action in authorizing the County Judge to sign the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Coupland and Williamson County, allowing the City of Coupland to join the Williamson County Community Development Block Grant Program.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cooperation Agreement between the City of Coupland and Williamson County, allowing the City of Coupland to join the Williamson County Community Development Block Grant Program.
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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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CDBG Cooperation Agreement with Coupland
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting date of September 9, 2014 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Pharmaceutical Service and Supplies for Williamson County Jail, 14RFP00219.
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Deputy Purchasing Agent Kerstin Hancock addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize and set the date of September 9, 2014 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Pharmaceutical Service and Supplies for Williamson County Jail, 14RFP00219; with a correction of the date from September 9, 2014 to September 16, 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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Jail Pharmaceuticals RFP
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting date of September 16, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Pecan Harvesting Lease (Blackland Heritage County Park), proposal # 14RFP00235.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize and set the date of September 16, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Pecan Harvesting Lease (Blackland Heritage County Park), Proposal #14RFP00235.
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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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RFP Pean Harvest Lease
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting date of September 23, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Roadway/Asset Management System (RAMS) Software Phase 1 for Williamson County, 14RFP00225.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the advertising and set the date of September 23, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for Roadway/Asset Management System (RAMS) Software Phase 1 for Williamson County, 14RFP00225.
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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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RFP RAM
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action awarding proposal received for RFP # 14RFP00212 for Patient Monitoring Devices for Williamson County EMS to Philips Medical.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To award proposal received for Request for Proposal (RFP) #14RFP00212 for Patient Monitoring Devices for Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to Philips Medical.
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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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Evaluation Results
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Philips Terms and Conditions
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding Air Monitoring Photo Ionization Detectors to the lowest and best quote meeting specifications, Farrwest Environmental Supply, Inc. pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.0225(d) and § 262.0245.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To award Air Monitoring Photo Ionization Detectors to the lowest and best quote meeting specifications, Farrwest Environmental Supply, Inc. pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 262.0225(d) and § 262.0245.
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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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Quote Farrwest
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Quote Gases 101
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Quote Geotech
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Recommendation
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations:
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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, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations:
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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, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for August 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for August 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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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, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for August 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for August 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
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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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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:14 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014. |
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Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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 proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Crossing
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Landfill properties (Chandler Rd.)
2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County:
a) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
b) Discuss proposed sale of 98 acre tract abutting Blue Springs Blvd.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) 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
m) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC |
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Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers, department heads or employees (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.074 – Personnel Matters). |
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:11 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development. |
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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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) 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
m) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers, department heads or employees. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments. |