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The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items: |
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
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Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
( Items 5 – 14 )
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for County Court at Law #2. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfers for Road and Bridge. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropropriate action on approving a Line Item Transfer for the County Treasurer. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for the Parks Department Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate on a line item transfer for All County Courts. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (84) Paper Towel Dispensers, (1) 2 Drawer Metal Filing Cabinet, (1) Printer, (1) Wooden Credenza, (1) Metal Cart, (1) Wooden Printer Cart, (1) Small Rolling Table, (2) Wireless Keyboard/Mouse, (2) Laptop Bags, (1) Laptop, (Misc) Cubicle Pieces, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152. Click to View |
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Asset Sale
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Receive stolen property report involving laptop computer, and discuss, consider and take any necessary action, including but not limited to, authorize change in status to remove stolen personal property from the county inventory list. (all necessary documents attached). Click to View |
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stolen asset and police report
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Consider approving the Investment Report for the Quarter ending June 30, 2015 which was approved by the Investment Committee on July 27, 2015. Click to View |
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Investment Committee
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Sunny Slope subdivision - Pct 2. Click to View |
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Prelim Plat - Sunny Slope
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 1, to contract number 14IFB00243, in the amount of $-15,258.45 for fog sealing the parking lot of Twin Lakes Park. Click to View |
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Change Order No. 1
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Change Order 1 in the amount of -$77,531.02 for Lakeline at US 183, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 2. Click to View |
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Lakeline at US 183 CO No. 1
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the closing of CR 245 at RM 2338 and detouring traffic during road construction. Click to View |
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CR 245 Detour
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cedar Park, Texas regarding improvements to RM 1421 from Cottonwood Creek Trail to Market Street. (1431 Gap Project) Click to View |
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Interlocal Agreement- 1431 Gap Project
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cedar Park, Texas regarding improvements to Little Elm Trail from Lakeline Blvd. to the Red Oaks Subdivision (Little Elm Trail Project). Click to View |
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Interlocal Agreement- Little Elm Trail Project
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cedar Park, Texas regarding improvements to New Hope Road from Cottonwood Creek Trial to Ronald Reagan Blvd. (New Hope Road Project). Click to View |
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Interlocal Agreement- New Hope Road Project
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Clearwater Ranch PID #2 Approval of Management Agreement with the Lookout Development Group, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership. Click to View |
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Clearwater Ranch PID Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cedar Park, Texas regarding improvements to Anderson Mill Road from RM 1431 to Lime Creek Road. (Anderson Mill Road Ph. 1 Project). Click to View |
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Interlocal Agreement- Anderson Mill Road Phase 1 Project
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To discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the implementation of a County Burn Ban for a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 90 days, and to authorize the County Judge to lift the ban if conditions improve. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Professional Services Agreement between Williamson County, Texas, and Melanie Thevis, D.V.M. for the provision of veterinarian services at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4). Click to View |
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Vet Contract
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Vet Contract
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Vet Contract
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Vet Contract
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the renewal of property insurance with the Texas Association of Counties and authorize the County Judge to sign all renewal documents for this policy.
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Renewal Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the FY15 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of the law firm of Germer PLLC to represent Williamson County/Williamson County Sheriff in relation to Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4). Click to View |
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Engagement Letter
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of agreement for vehicle reimbursement during off-duty work conducted by Sheriff's Office deputies with Palm Valley Lutheran Church. Click to View |
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PalmValley Lutheran
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointment of Kathryn Castellanos to the place three position on the ESD #11 Board of Directors, for the remainder of the January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016 term. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding proposed authorization for employees to request voluntary payroll deduction from wages or salary for the benefit of charitable organization Meals on Wheels pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 155.001(a)(4) and finding that action meets “public interest test” for benefit of residents of Williamson County under TEX. CONST. art. III, §§ 51, 52(f). Click to View |
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Payroll Dedection Information
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MOW Photo 1 July 2015
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Campaign Pledge Form
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the reappraisals of property damaged in a disaster area in accordance with Texas Property Code Section 23.02. Click to View |
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Discuss FY2015-2016 Budget Click to View |
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Hear presentation on 2015-2016 Budget Recommendations Click to View |
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Discuss and consider accepting the FY 16 Preliminary Proposed budget for the General Fund (0100) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $154,524,237. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider accepting the FY 16 Preliminary Proposed budget for the Road & Bridge Fund (0200) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $23,607,306. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider accepting the FY 16 Preliminary Proposed budget for the Debt Service Fund (0600) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $81,129,416. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the revised FY 16 contract with Family Eldercare to support guardianship and financial counseling services for County Court at Law #4. Click to View |
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FY 16 Family Eldercare
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding Services Contract for Installation of HVAC System (Sign Shop Phase II) (TX-MAS-13-03FACC0110), including but not limited to approval and authorization for County Judge to sign same and any related documents. Click to View |
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Sign Shop Phase II, HVAC Services Contract
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding Services Contract for Plumbing & Miscellaneous (Sign Shop Phase II), including but not limited to approval and authorization for County Judge to sign same and any related documents. Click to View |
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Sign Shop Phase II, Plumbing Services Contract
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding Services Contract for Carpentry (Sign Shop Phase II), including but not limited to approval and authorization for County Judge to sign same and any related documents.
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Adam Heath Contract Sign Shop Phase II
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Discuss, consider and, take appropriate action regarding approval of a Service Contract and Quote to TMC Shooting Range Specialist, Inc. as the service provider for the services at the firing range for the Sheriff's department. Click to View |
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Wilco Serivce Contract
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Provider Quote
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Milling and Overlay for Rosebud, Bayswater, Paddington and Landfill for Williamson County Road and Bridge, Bid# 1507-003. Click to View |
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Bid Packet
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Fog Seal for Round Rock Building A and B Parking Lots, Bid# 1507-004. Click to View |
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Bid Packet
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal from Flintco Constructive Solutions for the Williamson County Expo Center. Click to View |
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GMP Proposal
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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 the revenues for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program: Click to View |
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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 the expenditures for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program: Click to View |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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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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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.
A. 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. Click to View |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Civil Action No.1:13- 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 |
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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). |
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REGULAR AGENDA (continued) |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regardig economic development. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Civil Action No.1:13- 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 |
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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. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2015 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |