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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the August 18, 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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08.18.2015 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 addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,796,086.12 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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08.25.2015 Addendum
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08.25.2015 Electronic Payments
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08.25.2015 Funding Report
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08.25.2015 Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments.
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill, Rick Lutowski of Georgetown, and Connie Watson representing Alan's Hope Project and the "Ceremony for Hope" 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 – 19 ) |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Sheriff.
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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 a line item transfer for County Sheriff:
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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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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Adult Probation.
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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 a line item transfer for Adult Probation:
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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 transfer for EMS.
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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 a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
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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 transfer for EMS.
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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 a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
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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 transfer for the Parks Department.
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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 a line item transfer for the Parks Department:
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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 transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1.
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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 a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #1:
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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 transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3.
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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 a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3:
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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 transfer for All District Courts.
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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 a line item transfer for All District 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 budget line item transfer request for Juvenile Services.
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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 a line item transfer request for Juvenile Services:
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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 transfer for the Mobile Outreach Team.
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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 a line item transfer for the Mobile Outreach Team:
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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 transfer for EMS.
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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 a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
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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, take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Emergency Management.
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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 a line item transfer for Emergency Management:
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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 (1) Office Chair, (1) 4-Drawer Filing Cabinet, (9) Monitors, (7) Docking Stations, (14) Computer Towers/Desktops, (11) Laptops, (1) Sound Bar, (3) Printers, (4) Keyboard and Mouse Wireless, (1) Keyboard Wireless, (6) Keyboard Wired, (4) Mouse Wired, (3) Monitor Stand, (1) Misc Box of Cables, (1) Glare Monitor, (1) Scanner, (4) Laptop Batteries, (2) Laptops with spare batteries, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (1) Office Chair, (1) 4-Drawer Filing Cabinet, (9) Monitors, (7) Docking Stations, (14) Computer Towers/Desktops, (11) Laptops, (1) Sound Bar, (3) Printers, (4) Keyboard and Mouse Wireless, (1) Keyboard Wireless, (6) Keyboard Wired, (4) Mouse Wired, (3) Monitor Stand, (1) Misc Box of Cables, (1) Glare Monitor, (1) Scanner, (4) Laptop Batteries, (2) Laptops with spare batteries (complete list attached); pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
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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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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of county assets through inter-departmental transfer, including (2) Monitors, (complete list attached), pursuant to the Texas Local Gov't Code §263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the disposal of county assets through inter-departmental transfer, including (2) Monitors (complete list attached); pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
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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 Transfer
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointment of James Crabtree to Place #1, Dan Clark to Place #2 and James Baker to Place #3 of the ESD #4 Board of Directors for terms beginning January 1, 2015 and expiring on December 31, 2016.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To re-appoint James Crabtree to Place #1, Dan Clark to Place #2, and James Baker to Place #3 of the Emergency Services District (ESD) #4 Board of Directors for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2016.
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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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REGULAR AGENDA
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Recognize Williamson County Veterans Services by the Texas Veterans Land Board. |
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Executive Secretary of the Veterans Land & Housing Program Bill McLemore addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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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 a Supplemental #1 to Professional Service Agreement for the CR 258 (Sunset Ridge to Ronald Reagan Blvd) project between Williamson County and Don Durden, Inc., dba Civil Engineering Consultants relating to the 2006 Road Bond program.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Civil Engineering Consultants Supplemental 1 to PSA for CR 258
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Supplemental #1 to a Professional Service Agreement for the On-Call engineering services for Lakeline Right-Turn-Lane project between Williamson County and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. relating to the 2006 Road Bond program.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Kimley-Horn Supplemental 1 to PSA for Lakeline Right Turn Lane
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:01 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015. |
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10:00 Hold Public Hearing on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archives for 2015-2016.
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County Clerk Nancy E. Rister and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:10 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:11 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015.
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:13 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerks' Records Archive for 2015-2016.
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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 Archive Plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archive for 2015-2016.
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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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Archive Plan
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:29 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015. |
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10:00 AM First public hearing on the proposed 2015 tax rate for Williamson County.
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill, Rick Lutowski of Georgetown, and Chief Deputy for Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:47 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:17 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015.
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10:15 Hold Public Hearing on the plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2015-2016.
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District Clerk Lisa David and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:28 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2015-2016.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Archive Plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2015-2016.
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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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DClk Records Archives Plan
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Leander TODD Municipal Utility District No. 1 and the County of Williamson in the State of Texas.
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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 the Tax Collection Agreement between the Leander TODD Municipal Utility District No. 1 and the County of Williamson in the State of Texas.
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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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Leander TODD MUD No 1 Tax Collection Agreement
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Consider approving the renewal of the CSCD CSR Memorandum of Understanding with no increase for FY16.
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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 the renewal of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) Community Service Restitution (CSR) Memorandum of Understanding with no increase for Fiscal Year (FY) 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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Attachments: |
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CSCD CSR Director Funding MOU
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Consider approving the renewal of the CSCD Co-Op Agreement with no increase for FY16.
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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 the renewal of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) Co-Op Agreement with no increase for Fiscal Year (FY) 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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Attachments: |
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CSCD Pre-Trial Release Officer Funding MOU
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Discuss and take appropriate action on an amended engagement agreement with the law firm of Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry regarding representation of Williamson County in relation to Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of those attorney 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 Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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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 amended engagement agreement with the law firm of Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry regarding representation of Williamson County in relation to Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of those attorney 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 Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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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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Chamberlain Hrdlicka While Williams and Aughtry Amended Engagement Letter
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on City of Taylor Water, Wastewater, and Garbage Service Commercial Contract for Expo.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve City of Taylor Water, Wastewater, and Garbage Service Commercial Contract for the Williamson County Expo Center.
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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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City of Taylor Water Wastewater and Garbage Service Commercial Contract
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the transfer of $619,616.32 from 2006 CO Bond cash ending projects to Repointing Courthouse (P402): Central Dispatch/Emergency Center (P136) $367,369.51, Hutto Annex (P138) $84,247.92, Public Safety Technology (P184) $78,342.56, Jail/Court Radios (P313) $00.70, Hutto Annex-Juvenile (P417) $6,971.00, Budget Software $82,684.63.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the transfer of $619,616.32 from 2006 Certification of Obligation (CO) Bond cash ending projects to Repointing Courthouse (P402); Central Dispatch/Emergency Center (P136) $367,369.51; Hutto Annex (P138) $84,247.92; Public Safety Technology (P184) $78,342.56; Jail/Court Radios (P313) $00.70; Hutto Annex-Juvenile (P417) $6,971.00; and Budget Software $82,684.63.
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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, review and consider approving the addition of policy language to the Employee Policy Manual.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Tara Raymore 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 the addition of policy language regarding County Court at Law and District Court Administrators to the Employee Policy Manual.
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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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Policy Manual
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing extension of Pecan Harvest Lease to September 30, 2016 with Stewarts Pecan Farm.
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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 final extension of Pecan Harvest Lease with Stewart Pecan Farm for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 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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Stewarts Pecan Farm Pecan Harvest Lease
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a Services Contract for Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Services and Financial and Grant Management Support between Williamson County and Hagerty Consulting, Inc., per TX-Mas contract TXMAS-14-874010.
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Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 a Services Contract for Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Services and Financial and Grant Management Support between Williamson County and Hagerty Consulting, Inc., per TX-Mas contract TXMAS-14-874010.
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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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Hagerty Consulting Inc TXMAS Contract
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TXMAS Contract
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Evaluation Criteria
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Exhibit A
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OEM Recommendation Letter
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Request for Quote
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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 additional revenues for April 2015 Voluntary Duty.
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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 additional revenues for April 2015 Voluntary Duty:
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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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for April 2015 Voluntary Duty pay.
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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 additional expenditures for April 2015 Voluntary Duty pay:
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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 FY2015-2016 Budget.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Budget Policy document.
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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 approve the change to the Budget Policy document.
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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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Budget Policy FY 16
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Discuss, consider and take any necessary action in regards to Status of Projects and Allocation of Funds in the 2006 Certificates of Obligation, 2006 Park Bonds, 2013 Cash Ending Reduction Program, 2014 Cash Ending Reduction Program, and 2015 Cash Ending Reduction Program.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss, consider and take any possible action regarding Fiscal Year 2016 Cash Ending Reduction Program.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the FY 15/16 Budget Order.
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Rebecca Clemons, Executive Assistant to the County Judge, 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 holiday schedule for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016, removing the Wednesday before Thanksgiving; with the remainder of the changes to be considered at a later date.
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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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Budget Order
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:17 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015.
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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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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
h) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
k) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
l) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al., In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
m) Cause No. D-1-GN-14-003420; John Wesley Staten v. State Of Texas, et al.; In The District Court Of Travis County, Texas;
n) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
o) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al., In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
p) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
q) Cause No. 12-1226-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. James Broaddus d/b/a Broaddus & Associates, and Broaddus & Associates, Inc.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
r) Notice of Claim - In Re Jessica Palmer
s) Floodplain Regulation Issue
t) Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
u) Carolyn Barnes, et al. v. Texas Attorney General, et al.; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
v) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
w) Notice of Claim – In Re Ray Steven Rose
x) Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011-2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal |
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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 1:08 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 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 regarding 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
v) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, Et Al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
w) Notice of Claim – In Re Ray Steven Rose
x) Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding possible appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and approval of payment of disputed employment taxes pending appeal. |
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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 appeal of the IRS' proposed worker classification changes and proposed tax adjustments for 2011-2013; and approval of payment of disputed employment taxes ($46,997.51) pending appeal, upon advice of counsel. [ See 51(x) above. ]
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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 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. |