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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 – 17 )
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on line item transfer for County Sheriff. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for All District Courts. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for All County Courts. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Fleet Services. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Williamson County Precinct One Constable's Office.
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Rescind Agenda Item #6 from August 11, 2015 and approve a corrected line item transfer for the Tax Assessor Collector. Click to View |
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Discuss consider and take appropriate action on new Work Authorization with Diamond Surveying, Inc. to provide surveying services for Road & Bridge Division.
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WA 1 - CR 202 Diamond Surveying
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (4) Toughbooks, (3) Mouse, (3) Keyboards, (3) Monitors, (1) Microwave, (6) Servers, (15) Optiplex Computer Towers, (1) File Cabinet, (1) Office Chair, (1) Printer, (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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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-departmental transfer including, (8) Monitors, (4) Optiplex Computer Desktops, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152. Click to View |
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Asset Transfer
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of July 2015 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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070115-073115 GWI-RFM
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070115-073115 GWI-RFM Graph
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of July 2015 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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070115-073115 Refunds Over 2500
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Sonterra West Section 8-J Phase 1 subdivision - Pct 3. Click to View |
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Final Plat - Sonterra West Sec 8-J Ph 1
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Introduce Stacey Gomez as the new Extension Agent for 4H and Youth Development. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing the Purchasing Department as the recipient of the 2014 Achievement of Excellence in Public Procurement Award as determined by the following National Purchasing Organizations: National Procurement Institute (NPI), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), Institute for Public Procurement, National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP), the National Institute for Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), the Canadian Public Procurement Associateion / Conseil canadein des marches publics; and the following State Organizations: California Association of Public Procurement Officials (CAPPO), the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials (FAPPO), the Texas Public Purchasing Association (TxPPA), Click to View |
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A of E award letter
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Hear presentation from Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance, Financial Advisor, regarding the remarketing of the 2014 Tender Bonds. Click to View |
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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 regarding a TCEQ Agent Authorization Form for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program in the Inner Loop at Wilco Way project. Click to View |
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Inner Loop @ Wilco Way Agent Authorization Form
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Receive and acknowledge the August 2015 Construction Summary Report for the Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Programs. Click to View |
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August 2015 CSR
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $384,163.85 for IH 35 NBFR, a Pass Through Project in Commissioner Pct. 3. Click to View |
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IH 35 NBFR CO 13
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Consider a resolution determining the necessity, establishing procedures and authorizing the use of the County’s power of eminent domain to acquire fee simple title to approximately 0.559 acre from property located at 1650 CR 258 owned by ANDREW H. MORGAN, LESLIE L. MORGAN, CHARLES R. WOODARD and CONNIE L. WOODARD, and which is required for the construction of the proposed CR 258 roadway improvements, and take other appropriate action (Parcel 33). Click to View |
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Condemnation Resolution
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Taylor regarding the expo road. Click to View |
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City of Taylor ILA
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Professional Services Agreement between Tyler Technologies and Williamson County for Indigent Defense Best Practices Training on the Odyssey computer system to be paid for from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant. Click to View |
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Tyler Agreement
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Training Agenda
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on applying for a General Assistance Grant through the Texas Veterans Commission. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving additional funding in the amount of $6,000 to cover Discretionary Flex Spending by Mobile Outreach Team members for the immediate needs of citizens in Williamson County who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Click to View |
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911 activity 2014 v 2015
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Fencing for Ronald Reagan Blvd. for Williamson County, Bid# 1508-006. Click to View |
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Bid Packet
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Limestone Rock Asphalt, Bid# 1506-008 to the lowest and best bidder – Vulcan Construction Materials LP. Click to View |
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Recommendation
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bid tab
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding proposals received for the Landscape Services for Williamson County Facilities, #1506-007 to the best proposal meeting specifications Red and White Greenery, Inc. Click to View |
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Bid Tab
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Recommendation
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eval summary
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Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action regarding designating a day of the week and time that Commissioners Court shall convene in regular term each month during FY2016 pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Section 81.005, including but not limited to making any necessary revisions to the Rules of Decorum. Click to View |
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Rules of Decorum
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the FY2015-2016 Budget. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of our Budget Policy document. Click to View |
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Budget Policy
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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.
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Discuss, consider and take any possible action regarding Fiscal Year 2016 Cash Ending Reduction Program. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action to include a record vote on a proposed total tax rate for Williamson County and R/FM for tax year 2015. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on scheduling two public hearing dates if the proposed total tax rate exceeds the total effective tax rate of $0.455623. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the FY15/16 Budget Order. Click to View |
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budget15.16
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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 real 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. 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
v) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, Et Al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
w) Notice of Claim – In Re Ray Steven Rose |
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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 regarding 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
v) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, Et Al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
w) Notice of Claim – In Re Ray Steven Rose
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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. |