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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2015




STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:35 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
 
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
Absent:
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Others Present:
Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Marilyn Cavender, Executive Assistant County Clerk
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the August 4, 2015 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  08.04.2015 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,036,617.34 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.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  08.11.2015 Addendum
  08.11.2015 Electronic Payments
  08.11.2015 Funding Report
  08.11.2015 Quick Check Report
  08.11.2015 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 5 – 24 )

             
5. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Hazardous Materials.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Hazardous Materials:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
To: 0100-0542-004232 Training, Conference, Seminars $2,000.00
From: 0100-0542-003110 Other Supplies $2,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-003011 Computer Software <$5000 $5,000.00
To 0100-0499-004232 Training, Conferences, Seminar $5,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0453-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $250.00
To 0100-0453-004231 Travel $250.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for Facilities.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0509-004962 Janitorial Contract Service $4,000.00
To 0100-0509-004810 Lawn Service $4,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
9. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for Emergency Communications.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Communications:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0581-004210 Internet/Email Svs $2,033.69
To 0100-0581-004548 Radio Repairs & Maint. $2,033.69
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
10. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor Collector's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-003011 Computer Software <$5,000 $1,200.00
To 0100-0499-003005 Office Furniture $1,200.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
11. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for Fleet Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Fleet Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0882-0882-003523 Fleet/Parts $14,300.00
To 0882-0882-003524 Fleet/Sublets $14,300.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Juvenile Services. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0576-004100 Professional Services $7,500.00
To 0100-0576-004232 Training/Conferences $7,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Technology Services
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Technology Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0503-005741 Computer Software > $5,000 $25,000.00
To 0100-0503-003005 Office Furniture < $5,000 $25,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
14. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for All District Courts.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All District Courts:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0435-004002 All Dist Cts/Jurors $5,000.00
To 0100-0435-004141 All Dist Cts/Interpretors $5,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
15. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a  line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0560-004543 Repairs to Equipment $1,500.00
To 0100-0560-004715 Vehicle Impound Yard $1,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
16. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0560-004543 Repairs to Equipment $1,000.00
To 0100-0560-004310 Advertising and Legal Notices $1,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
17. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Corrections.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Corrections:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004100 Non Dept/Prof Svcs $90,346.00
To 0100-0570-001110 Jail/Overtime $75,000.00
To 0100-0570-002010 Jail/FICA $5,738.00
To 0100-0570-002020 Jail/Retirement $9,608.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
18. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for EMS. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0540-004510 Facility Maint. & Repair $1,020.00
To 0100-0540-003318 Janitorial Supplies $1,020.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
19. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for All District Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All District Court:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-000885 Non Dept/Tsfr to Benefits $150,000.00
To 0100-0435-004132 All Dist Cts/Ct Aptd Atty Crim $150,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
20. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, July 2015 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 July 2015 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  JP4 EOM JULY 2015
 
             
21. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to recognize completion of required continuing education hours for the Williamson County Tax Assessor Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To recognize Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah M. Hunt has successfully met the continuing education requirements for 2015 as required by the Texas Property Tax Code.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  CEU Transcripts 2015.pdf
 
             
22. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-department transfer including, (1) Printer, and (1)metal/wood table, (complete is attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through inter-department transfer including (1) printer and (1) metal/wood table (complete list attached); pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Inter-Departmental Transfer
 
             
23. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the replat of Lot 10, Brushy Bend Park subdivision, Sec 1 - Pct 1.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve replat of Lot 10 of the the Brushy Bend Park Section 1 subdivision - Precinct #1.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Replat - Brushy Bend Park Sec 1 Lot 10
 
             
24. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Star Ranch Parcel 23 subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve final plat for the Star Ranch Parcel 23 subdivision - Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - Star Ranch Parcel 23
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
25. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
26. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $103,537.20 for RM 620 Safety Improvements, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 1.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $103,537.20 for Ranch-to-Market (RM) 620 Safety Improvements, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #1.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Change Order 6 for RM 620
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract for a property exchange with Frances M. Kruger, Rick D. Kruger, Timothy R. Kruger and Brenda Sladek for property on Chandler Rd.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract for a property exchange with Frances M. Kruger, Rick D. Kruger, Timothy R. Kruger, and Brenda Sladek for property on Chandler Road.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Kruger Real Estate Contract for Chandler Road
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Letter Agreement with Karen Wheeler regarding CR 240 improvements.  
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a Letter Agreement with Karen Wheeler regarding County Road (CR) 240 improvements.  
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Wheeler Letter Agreement for CR 240 Improvements
 
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Steven and Judy Stewart for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 18) 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Steven and Judy Stewart for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 258. (PARCEL 18) 
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Stewart Real Estate Contract for CR 258 ROW
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Claire and Lloyd Sirota for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 36) 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Claire and Lloyd Sirota for right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 258. (PARCEL 36) 
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Sirota Real Estate Contract for CR 258 ROW
 
             
31. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the authorizing County Judge (or appointee) to sign an extension agreement of the County's contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the Low Income Repair, Rehabilitation and Replacement Assistance Program (LIRAP) and to request funds under the contract.
  Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge (or appointee) to sign an extension agreement of the County's contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the Low Income Repair, Rehabilitation and Replacement Assistance Program (LIRAP) and to request funds under the contract.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Amendment 2 to LIRAP Contract with TCEQ
 
             
32. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the appointment of election Judges and Alternate Judges to serve for a one year term beginning September 1, 2015 and ending August 31, 2016.
  Elections Administrator Chris Davis addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To appoint election Judges and Alternate Judges to serve for a one-year term beginning September 1, 2015 and ending August 31, 2016.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Approved Election Judges and Alternates
  judges and alternate judges
 
             
33. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the establishment of the central counting station for the Constitutional Amendment and Special elections to be held November 3, 2015.
  Elections Administrator Chris Davis addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To establish the central counting station for the Constitutional Amendment and Special elections to be held November 3, 2015.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  establish central count
 
             
34. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of a contract with Thomson Reuters to provide CLEAR services countywide.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a contract with Thomson Reuters to provide CLEAR services countywide.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Thomson Reuters CLEAR Contract
 
             
35. Discuss FY2015-2016 Budget.
  County Attorney Dee Hobbs, Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 Bill Gravell, Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 Judy Hobbs, Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig, General Counsel Hal Hawes, Public Affairs Manager Connie Watson, Senior Director of Human Resources Tara Raymore, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, and Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed.  No action was taken on this item.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 11:35 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 11:48 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015.
             
36. Consider authorizing advertising and setting a date for the public hearing on the 2016 County Budget for September 1st, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. for a Public Hearing on the 2016 County Budget.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
37. Consider authorizing advertising and setting a date for a public hearing on the 2016 District Clerks Records Archive Fund for August 25, 2015 at 10:15 A.M.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 10:15 a.m. for a Public Hearing on the 2016 District Clerk's Records Archive Fund.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
38. Consider authorizing advertising and setting a date for a public hearing on the 2016 County Clerks Records Archive Fund for August 25, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. for a Public Hearing on the 2016 County Clerk's Records Archive Fund.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
39. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action in regards to Status of Projects and Allocation of Funds in the 2006 Certificates of Obligation, 2006 Park Bonds, 2013 Cash Ending Reduction Program, 2014 Cash Ending Reduction Program, and 2015 Cash Ending Reduction Program.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.  No action was taken on this item.
             
40. Discuss, consider and take any possible action regarding Fiscal Year 2016 Cash Ending Reduction Program.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.  No action was taken on this item.
             
41. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the FY15/16 Budget Order. 
  No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  BO.FY15.16
 
             
42. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding proposal received for RFP #15RFP125 Health Related Services for Williamson County Employment Benefit Administration - Basic Life, Dependent Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Voluntary Short Term Disability and Voluntary Long Term Disability for Williamson County, to the best proposer Symetra Life Insurance Company.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To award proposal received for Request for Proposal (RFP) #15RFP125 Health Related Services for Williamson County Employment Benefit Administration - Basic Life, Dependent Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Voluntary Short Term Disability and Voluntary Long Term Disability for Williamson County, to the best proposer - Symetra Life Insurance Company.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Symetra Life Insurance Company Updated Tax Services Agreement
  Symetra Updated Appendix A to Tax Services Agreement
  Symetra Updated Electronic Certificate Use Agreement
  Signed Documents
  electronic use agreement
  Life agreement
  Master App
  Recommendation and scoring summary
  summary for each product
  TAx Svce agreement
  VLTD agreement
  VSTD agreement
 
             
43. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving interlocal cooperative agreement between Williamson County and the City of Georgetown, providing Georgetown with access to automobile propane fuel.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and General Counsel Hal Hawes addressed  the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve interlocal cooperative agreement between Williamson County and the City of Georgetown, providing Georgetown with access to automobile propane fuel.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  ___________________________________________
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To reconsider the motion to approve interlocal cooperative agreement between Williamson County and the City of Georgetown, providing Georgetown with access to automobile propane fuel to table the motion.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  ________________________________________
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To Table the motion to approve until the Court can review the administrative costs.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Coop agreement
 
             
44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-367403 Park Donations $181.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
45. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0510-003670 Use of Donations $181.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
46. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0200-0210-003599 Road Construction/Maintenance $5,529,223.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 12:41 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 12:48 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:56 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015.
             
47. Discuss Memorandum of Agreement between Williamson County Office of Emergency Management and FEMA relating to PAWS Program Management Office (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per Gov’t Code Sec. 551.076).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
48. Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
b) Discuss Pearson Road District.
c) Discuss North Woods Road District.
d) Discuss Kaufman Loop.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
49. Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
A. Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
1. Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Sneed Loop
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 119
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Park.
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections)
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Kruger property exchange (3901 CR 130 Hutto, TX)
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H.
m) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
n) Discuss the acquisition of 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.  
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
50. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
h) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
k) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
l) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
m) Cause No. D-1-GN-14-003420; John Wesley Staten v. State Of Texas, et al.; In The District Court Of Travis County, Texas;
n) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
o) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al., In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
p) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
q) Cause No. 12-1226-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. James Broaddus d/b/a Broaddus & Associates, and Broaddus & Associates, Inc.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
r) Notice of Claim - In Re Jessica Palmer
s) Floodplain Regulation Issue
t) Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
u) Carolyn Barnes, et al. v. Texas Attorney General, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
51. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:07 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015.
             
52. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Memorandum of Agreement between Williamson County Office of Emergency Management and FEMA relating to PAWS Program Management Office.
  General Counsel Hal Hawes and Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve Memorandum of Agreement between Williamson County Office of Emergency Management and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) relating to Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Program Management Office.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
             
53. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
54. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
55. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
h) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
k) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
l) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al., In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
m) Cause No. D-1-GN-14-003420; John Wesley Staten v. State Of Texas, et al.; In The District Court Of Travis County, Texas;
n) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
o) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al., In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
p) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
q) Cause No. 12-1226-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. James Broaddus d/b/a Broaddus & Associates, and Broaddus & Associates, Inc.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
r) Notice of Claim - In Re Jessica Palmer
s) Floodplain Regulation Issue
t) Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
u) Carolyn Barnes, et al. v. Texas Attorney General, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
  No action was taken on this item.
             
56. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
57. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 2:07 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 18th day of August 2015.


ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk of Commissioners’ Court, Williamson County, Texas

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy



    

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