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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S COURT
AUGUST 11TH, 2015 
9:30 A.M.

 
             
The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items:
 
1. Review and approval of minutes.
 
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
 
 
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.

 
 
4.
Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
 
 
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 – 24 )
 
 
5.   Discuss, consider, and take approproate action on a line item transfer for Hazardous Materials. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
To: 0100.0542.004232 Training, Conference, Seminars 2000.00
From: 0100.0542.003110 Other Supplies 2000.00
 
6.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor Collector. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-003011 Computer Software <$5000 $5,000.00
To 0100-0499-004232 Training, Conferences, Seminar $5,000.00
 
7.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0453-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $250.00
To 0100-0453-004231 Travel $250.00
 
8.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for Facilities.
Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0509-004962 Janitorial Contract Service 4000.00
To 0100-0509-004810 Lawn Service 4000.00
 
9.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for Emergency Communications. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0581-004210 Internet/Email Svs $2033.69
To 0100-0581-004548 Radio Repairs & Maint. $2033.69
 
10.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor Collector's Office. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-003011 Computer Software <$5,000 $1,200.00
To 0100-0499-003005 Office Furniture $1,200.00
 
11.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for Fleet Services. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0882-0882-003523 Fleet/Parts $14,300
To 0882-0882-003524 Fleet/Sublets $14,300
 
12.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Juvenile Services.  Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0576.004100 Professional Services $7,500
To 0100.0576.004232 Training/Conferences $7,500
 
13.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Technology Services Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0503-005741 Computer Software > $5,000 $25,000.00
To 0100-0503-003005 Office Furniture < $5,000 $25,000.00
 
14.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for All District Courts. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0435-004002 All Dist Cts/Jurors $5,000
To 0100-0435-004141 All Dist Cts/Interpretors $5,000
 
15.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100 0560 004543 Repairs to Equipment $1500.00
To 0100 0560 004715 Vehicle Impound Yard $1500.00
 
16.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100 0560 004543 Repairs to Equipment $1000.00
To 0100 0560 004310 Advertising and Legal Notices $1000.00
 
17.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Corrections. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004100 Non Dept/Prof Svcs $90,346
To 0100-0570-001110 Jail/Overtime $75,000
To 0100-0570-002010 Jail/FICA $5,738
To 0100-0570-002020 Jail/Retirement $9,608
 
18.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for EMS.  Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0540.004510 Facility Maint. & Repair 1020.00
To 0100.0540.003318 Janitorial Supplies 1020.00
 
19.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for All District Court. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-000885 Non Dept/Tsfr to Benefits $150,000
To 0100-0435-004132 All Dist Cts/Ct Aptd Atty Crim $150,000
 
20.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, July 2015 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005. Click to View
 
Attachments
JP4 EOM JULY 2015
 
21.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to recognize completion of required continuing education hours for the Williamson County Tax Assessor Collector. Click to View
 
Attachments
CEU Transcripts 2015.pdf
 
22.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-department transfer including, (1) Printer, and (1)metal/wood table, (complete is attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152 Click to View
 
Attachments
Asset Inter-Departmental Transfer
 
23.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the replat of Lot 10, Brushy Bend Park subdivision, Sec 1 - Pct 1. Click to View
 
Attachments
Replat - Brushy Bend Park Sec 1 Lot 10
 
24.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Star Ranch Parcel 23 subdivision - Pct 4. Click to View
 
Attachments
Final Plat - Star Ranch Parcel 23
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
25.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update. Click to View
 
26.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $103,537.20 for RM 620 Safety Improvements, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 1. Click to View
 
Attachments
RM 620 Safety CO 6
 
27.   Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract for a property exchange with Frances M. Kruger, Rick D. Kruger, Timothy R. Kruger and Brenda Sladek for property on Chandler Rd. Click to View
 
Attachments
Kruger Contract
 
28.   Discuss and take appropriate action on a Letter Agreement with Karen Wheeler regarding CR 240 improvements.   Click to View
 
Attachments
Wheeler Letter Agreement
 
29.   Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Steven and Judy Stewart for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 18)  Click to View
 
Attachments
Stewart Contract
 
30.   Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Claire and Lloyd Sirota for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 36)  Click to View
 
Attachments
Sirota Contract
 
31.    Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the authorizing County Judge (or appointee) to sign an extension agreement of the County's contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the Low Income Repair, Rehabilitation and Replacement Assistance Program (LIRAP) and to request funds under the contract. Click to View
 
Attachments
extension contract for LIRAP
letter request for LIRAP funds FY 2016
 
32.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the appointment of election Judges and Alternate Judges to serve for a one year term beginning September 1, 2015 and ending August 31, 2016. Click to View
 
Attachments
judges and alternate judges
 
33.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the establishment of the central counting station for the Constitutional Amendment and Special elections to be held November 3, 2015. Click to View
 
Attachments
establish central count
 
34.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of a contract with Thomson Reuters to provide CLEAR services countywide. Click to View
 
Attachments
CLEAR
 
35.   Discuss FY2015-2016 Budget.
Click to View
 
36. Consider authorizing advertising and setting a date for the public hearing on the 2016 County Budget for September 1st, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.
 
37. Consider authorizing advertising and setting a date for a public hearing on the 2016 District Clerks Records Archive Fund for August 25, 2015 at 10:15 A.M.
 
38. Consider authorizing advertising and setting a date for a public hearing on the 2016 County Clerks Records Archive Fund for August 25, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.
 
39.   Discuss, consider and take any necessary action in regards to Status of Projects and Allocation of Funds in the 2006 Certificates of Obligation, 2006 Park Bonds, 2013 Cash Ending Reduction Program, 2014 Cash Ending Reduction Program, and 2015 Cash Ending Reduction Program. Click to View
 
40.   Discuss, consider and take any possible action regarding Fiscal Year 2016 Cash Ending Reduction Program. Click to View
 
41.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the FY15/16 Budget Order.  Click to View
 
Attachments
BO.FY15.16
 
42.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding proposal received for RFP #15RFP125 Health Related Services for Williamson County Employment Benefit Administration - Basic Life, Dependent Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Voluntary Short Term Disability and Voluntary Long Term Disability for Williamson County, to the best proposer Symetra Life Insurance Company. Click to View
 
Attachments
Recommendation and scoring summary
summary for each product
electronic use agreement
Master App
TAx Svce agreement
Life agreement
VSTD agreement
VLTD agreement
 
43.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving interlocal cooperative agreement between Williamson County and the City of Georgetown, providing Georgetown with access to automobile propane fuel. Click to View
 
Attachments
Coop agreement
 
44.   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.  Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0000.367403 Park Donations $181.00
 
45.   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.  Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0510.003670 Use of Donations $181.00
 
46.   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 Road and Bridge. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0200.0210.003599 Road Construction/Maintenance $5,529,223.00
 
EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."
 
47.   Discuss Memorandum of Agreement between Williamson County Office of Emergency Management and FEMA relating to PAWS Program Management Office (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per Gov’t Code Sec. 551.076). Click to View
 
48.   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.
b) Discuss Pearson Road District.
c) Discuss North Woods Road District.
d) Discuss Kaufman Loop.
 
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49.   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.)

A. Real Estate Owned by Third Parties

1. Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Sneed Loop
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 119
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Park.
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections)
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Kruger property exchange (3901 CR 130 Hutto, TX)
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H.
m) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
n) Discuss the acquisition of rea property for the Williamson County Expo Center.
o) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240.
p) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.


B. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County

1). Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the County
a) Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
b) Discuss proposed sale of real estate on Inner Loop
c) Discuss proposed trade of real estate adjacent to Chandler Rd. and CR 130
d) Discuss proposed exchange of property with Mr. Kruger
e) Discuss real estate at 355 Texas Ave.  
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50. 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) 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
k) 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
l) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
m) Cause No. D-1-GN-14-003420; John Wesley Staten v. State Of Texas, et al.; In The District Court Of Travis County, Texas;
n) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
o) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al, In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
p) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
q) Cause No. 12-1226-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. James Broaddus d/b/a Broaddus & Associates, and Broaddus & Associates, Inc.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
r) Notice of Claim - In Re Jessica Palmer
s) Floodplain Regulation Issue
t) Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
u) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
 
51. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
 
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
 
52. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Memorandum of Agreement between Williamson County Office of Emergency Management and FEMA relating to PAWS Program Management Office.
 
53. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
 
54. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
 
55. 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) 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
k) 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
l) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
m) Cause No. D-1-GN-14-003420; John Wesley Staten v. State Of Texas, et al.; In The District Court Of Travis County, Texas;
n) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
o) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al, In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
p) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
q) Cause No. 12-1226-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. James Broaddus d/b/a Broaddus & Associates, and Broaddus & Associates, Inc.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
r) Notice of Claim - In Re Jessica Palmer
s) Floodplain Regulation Issue
t) Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
u) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
 
56. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials.
 
57. Comments from Commissioners.
 

_________________________
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge


This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2015 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

    

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