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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the July 28, 2015 meeting.
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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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07.28.2015 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Lead Nathan Zinsmeyer and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,909,909.57 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and electronic benefit payments 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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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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08.04.2015 Electronic Payments
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08.04.2015 Funding Report
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08.04.2015 Quick Check Report 1
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08.04.2015 Quick Check Report 2
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08.04.2015 Wire Transfers
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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Citizen comments.
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Bill Holland of Georgetown and 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 County Court at Law #2.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Court at Law #2:
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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 approving a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the 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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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfers for Road and Bridge.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve line item transfers for Road and Bridge:
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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 approving a Line Item Transfer for the County Treasurer.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Treasurer:
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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 approving a line item transfer for the Parks Department.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Parks Department:
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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 on a line item transfer for All County Courts.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All County Courts:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss, 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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize 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, and (Misc) Cubicle Pieces (complete list attached); pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Asset 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).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize change in status to remove stolen personal property from the county inventory list (all necessary documents 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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Investment Report for the Quarter ending June 30, 2015; which was approved by the Investment Committee on July 27, 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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Investment Committee
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Sunny Slope subdivision - Precinct #2.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve preliminary plat for the Sunny Slope subdivision - Precinct #2.
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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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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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve 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.
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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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Change Order 1 for Alpha Paving Fog Seal at Twin Lakes Park
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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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve Change Order 1 in the amount of -$77,531.02 for Lakeline at U.S. Highway 183, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #2.
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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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Change Order 1 for The Levy Company for Lakeline at US 183
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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.
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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 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the closing of County Road (CR) 245 at Ranch-to-Market (RM) 2338 and detouring traffic during road construction.
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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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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).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cedar Park, Texas regarding improvements to Ranch-to-Market (RM) 1431 from Cottonwood Creek Trail to Market Street (1431 Gap 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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Cedar Park Interlocal Agreement for 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).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cedar Park, Texas regarding improvements to Little Elm Trail from Lakeline Boulevard to the Red Oaks Subdivision (Little Elm Trail 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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Cedar Park Interlocal Agreement for 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).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cedar Park, Texas regarding improvements to New Hope Road from Cottonwood Creek Trial to Ronald Reagan Boulevard (New Hope Road 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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Cedar Park Interlocal Agreement for 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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the Clearwater Ranch Public Improvement District (PID) #2 Approval of Management Agreement with the Lookout Development Group, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership.
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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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Clearwater Ranch PID 2 Approval of Management 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).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cedar Park, Texas regarding improvements to Anderson Mill Road from Ranch-to-Market (RM) 1431 to Lime Creek Road (Anderson Mill Road Phase 1 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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Cedar Park Interlocal Agreement for 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.
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Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to sign a Burn Ban Order that prohibits outdoor burning for ninety (90) days and, if the County Judge determines that the circumstances present in the unincorporated areas of Williamson County no longer create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning, the County Judge is further authorized to terminate the Burn Ban prior to the expiration of said ninety (90) days.
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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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Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning
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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).
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General Counsel Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve 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 Texas Local Government Code § 262.024(a)(4).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Melanie Thevis PSA for Veterinarian Services
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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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Senior Director of Human Resources Tara Raymore addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve 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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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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Texas Association of Counties Property Insurance Renewal
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the FY15 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
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Communications Development Coordinator Sally Bardwell addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To approve the Fiscal Year 2015 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
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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 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).
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This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken. After reconvening from Executive Session, no action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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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.
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General Counsel Hal Hawes 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 approve and acknowledge receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement for off-duty work conducted by Sheriff's Office deputies with Palm Valley Lutheran Church.
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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To appoint Kathryn Castellanos to the place three position on the Emergency Services District (ESD) #11 Board of Directors for the remainder of the two-year term beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2016.
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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 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).
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Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct #2, Suzie Vaughan Bates of Liberty Hill, and James Hanley of Liberty Hill 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 approve authorization for employees to request voluntary payroll deduction from wages or salary for the benefit of charitable organization Meals on Wheels pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 155.001(a)(4) and find that action meets “public interest test” for benefit of residents of Williamson County under TEXAS CONSTITUTION Article III, §§ 51 and 52(f).
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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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Meals on Wheels Campaign Pledge Form
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Payroll Dedection Information
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MOW Photo 1 July 2015
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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.
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Williamson County Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Alvin Lankford and Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas 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 authorize the reappraisals of property damaged in a disaster area in accordance with Texas Property Code Section 23.02.
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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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33. |
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Discuss Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 Budget.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Hear presentation on 2015-2016 Budget Recommendations.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig, Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, Senior Director of Human Resources Tara Raymore, Chief Deputy for Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes, and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
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Attachments: |
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2016 Property Tax Revenue Estimates
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FY 16 Budget Presentation
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Outstanding Principal Summary
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Speciliazed Public Financing Presentation
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 11:43 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 12:01 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015.
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35. |
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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.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 Preliminary Proposed Budget for the General Fund (0100) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $154,524,237.00.
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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 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.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig 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 accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 Preliminary Proposed budget for the Road & Bridge Fund (0200) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $23,607,306.00.
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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 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.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 Preliminary Proposed budget for the Debt Service Fund (0600) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $81,129,416.00.
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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 regarding the revised FY 16 contract with Family Eldercare to support guardianship and financial counseling services for County Court at Law #4.
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Family Eldercare Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kent Herring addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the revised Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 contract with Family Eldercare to support guardianship and financial counseling services for County Court at Law #4.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Family Eldercare Contract
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve and authorize the County Judge to execute Services Contract for Installation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System (Sign Shop Phase II) (TX-MAS-13-03FACC0110) and any related documents.
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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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MTech 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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve and authorize the County Judge to execute Services Contract for Plumbing & Miscellaneous (Sign Shop Phase II) and any related documents.
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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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Repa Plumbing and Air Sign Shop Phase II Plumbing and Miscellaneous 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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve and authorize the County Judge to execute Services Contract for Carpentry (Sign Shop Phase II) and any related documents.
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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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Adam Health Sign Shop Phase II Carpentry Services Contract
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve Service Contract with TMC Shooting Range Specialist, Inc. as the service provider for the services at the firing range for the Sheriff's department.
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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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TMC Shooting Range Specialists Contract for Firing Range
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43. |
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize 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.
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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Fog Seal for Round Rock Building A and B Parking Lots, Bid #1507-004.
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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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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.
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General Counsel Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal from Flintco Constructive Solutions for the Williamson County Expo Center.
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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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GMP Proposal
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46. |
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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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 the revenues for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Discount Card Program:
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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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47. |
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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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 the expenditures for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Discount Card Program:
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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 EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:17 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015.
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48. |
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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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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.)
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.
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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) 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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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:47 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015.
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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) 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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No action was taken on this item. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments. |