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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the August 9, 2016 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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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08.09.2016 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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $22,377,695.34 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.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Electronic Benefit Payments
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Funding Report
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Quick Check Report
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Summary of Additional Transactions
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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The following persons addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Williamson County Deputies Association Representative Noel Johnson
Jeremy Jones of Georgetown
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 5 – 17 )
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on budget line item transfer request for the Expo Center.
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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 a line item transfer for the Expo Center:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor Collector office.
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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 a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector:
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Animal Services (Regional Animal Shelter) department.
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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 a line item transfer for the Animal Services (Regional Animal Shelter) 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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4.
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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 a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, July 2016 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
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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 Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 July 2016 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure Section 103.005.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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JP4 EOM JULY 2016
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (5) Dell Desktops and (3) Mice, (see attached list) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (5) Dell Desktops and (3) Mice (see attached list); pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Asset Transfer
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the the disposal of (200) Inmate Mattresses through destruction (see attached list), pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the disposal of (200) Inmate Mattresses through destruction (see attached list); pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Asset Transfer
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of July 2016 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 property tax collections for the month of July 2016 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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070116-073116 GWI-RFM Graph
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070116-073116 GWI-RFM
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of July 2016 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of July 2016 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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070116-073116 Refunds Over 2500
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Ira (Trey) Wood to the Georgetown ESD #8 open board position with the term commencing effective immediately and continuing thereafter until December 31, 2017.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To appoint Ira (Trey) Wood to the Georgetown Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 open board position for a two-year term beginning August 16, 2016 and ending December 31, 2017.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Troy Dalton to the Georgetown ESD #8 open board position with the term commencing effective immediately and continuing thereafter until December 31, 2016.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To appoint Troy Dalton to the Georgetown Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 open board position for a term beginning August 16, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Receive and acknowledge Work Authorization No. 5 under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Diamond Surveying, Inc. and Williamson County dated Feb 18, 2015 for boundary identification at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To receive and acknowledge Work Authorization No. 5 under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Diamond Surveying, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 18, 2015 for boundary identification at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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WA No. 5 with Diamond Surveyiing for SW Regional Park
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 5 subdivision - Pct 3.
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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 final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 5 subdivision - 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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 5
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Discuss,consider and take appropriate action on approving the proclamation for Williamson County EMS proclaiming the inaugural Overdose Awareness Day in Williamson County.
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Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kenny Schnell and LifeSteps Coalition Director Rosana Sielaff addressed the Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To approve Proclamation for Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) proclaiming the inaugural Overdose Awareness Day in Williamson County on August 20, 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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation
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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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Receive and acknowledge the August 2016 Construction Summary Report for the Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Programs.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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August 2016 CSR
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a TCEQ Agent Authorization Form for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program associated with Seward Junction Southwest, a Road Bond project in Commissioner Pct. 2.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Agent Authorization Form for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program associated with Seward Junction Southwest, a Road Bond project in Commissioner Precinct #2.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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TCEQ Agent Authorization with Seward Junction Southwest
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No. 2 to the On-call Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Engineering/Testing Services contract between Williamson County and Terracon relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Contract Amendment No. 2 to the On-call Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Engineering/Testing Services contract between Williamson County and Terracon relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Contract Amendment No. 2 with Terracon
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No. 2 to the Inner Loop @ WilCo Central Maintenance contract for Engineering Services between Williamson County and Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Contract Amendment No. 2 to the Inner Loop @ WilCo Central Maintenance contract for Engineering Services between Williamson County and Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Contract Amendment No. 2 with Bridgefarmer
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Supplemental WA No. 3 to WA No. 2
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Edward and Teresa Self regarding 3.24 AC in Bartlett, TX.
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This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken. After reconvening from Executive Session, the Court took action on this item.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Edward and Teresa Self regarding 3.24 acres in Bartlett, Texas.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Nay:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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RE Contract with Edward and Teresa Self for 3.24 Acres
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Discuss and take appropriate action on acceptance of Donation Deed from Novak Preserve, LLC, of a 3.17 acre tract adjacent to the south boundary of Twin Springs Preserve (recognized Karst Fauna Area).
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To accept Donation Deed from Novak Preserve, LLC, of a 3.17 acre tract adjacent to the south boundary of Twin Springs Preserve (recognized Karst Fauna Area).
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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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Other:
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Attachments: |
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Donation Deed from Novak Preserve 3.17 acres
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graphic of Twin Springs Preserve
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:18 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016. |
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:28 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016. |
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Discuss 2016-2017 Budget.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
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Attachments: |
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budget.Comm.covey
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on FY 17 proposed compensation.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Tara Raymore and Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve an increase of 4% for Non-Commissioned Correction Officers (Option #4) and an increase of 5% for Commissioned Correction Officers and Bailiffs across the Tenure Progression Grade Chart.
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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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Nay:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Motion: To amend the Motion from 4% to 5% for the C-1 Chart (Non-Commissioned Correction Officers).
The motion died for lack of a second.
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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 a 3% merit pool for Road & Bridge employees, General Fund employees, and Department Heads.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To add 2% to the bottom of each grade if needed to bring to the minimum of the grade on the B Chart, starting the first pay period in January 2017.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To rename A Grade Chart to EX Grade Chart.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Compensation Overview - Final with Updates
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Consider adopting salaries and other compensation (per diem) for elected officials and authorize publication of notice.
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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 a 2% increase for elected officials and increase the County Attorney to the same as the County Court at Law Judges (approximately $156,999.96), as recommended by Senior Director of Human Resources Tara Raymore; and authorize publication of notice.
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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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Consider authorizing written notice of each elected official of his/her salary and other compensation to be included in the 2016-2017 budget.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize written notice to each elected official of his/her salary and other compensation to be included in the 2016-2017 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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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the FY 17 Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS).
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Senior Director of Human Resources Tara Raymore addressed the Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To approve the Fiscal Year 2017 Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS) Employer Contribution Rate of 13.37% and no Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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TCDRS FY 17 Options
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 11:34 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to include a record vote on a proposed total maximum tax rate for Williamson County and R/FM for tax year 2016.
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Chief Deputy for Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes addressed the Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To propose a total maximum tax rate of 0.481529, which is the current tax rate; including 0.274029 per $100 of taxable value for the purpose of Maintenance and Operations (M&O)/General Fund, 0.1675 per $100.00 of taxable value for the purpose of Interest and Sinking Service (S&O)/Debt Service, and 0.04 per $100.00 of taxable value for the purpose of Road and Bridge Fund.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on scheduling two public hearing dates if the proposed maximum total tax rate exceeds the total effective tax rate of $0.446618.
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Chief Deputy for Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes 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 schedule two Public Hearings on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 and Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Courtroom at the Historic Courthouse to discuss the proposed maximum total tax rate of 0.481529.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between West Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 2 and the County of Williamson, Texas.
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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 Tax Collection Agreement between West Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 2 and Williamson County, Texas.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Tax Collection Agreement with West WC MUD No. 2
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the FY16/17 Budget Order.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
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proposed.b.o.
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificates of Williamson County relating to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation’s Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Fairway Landings at Plum Creek Apartments Project) Series 2016.
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General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificates of Williamson County relating to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation’s Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Fairway Landings at Plum Creek Apartments Project) Series 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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Capital Area Housing Finance Corp General and No Litigation Certificate
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Cover Letter
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on termination of the Williamson County Mobile Crisis Services Interlocal Agreement, dated effective the 5th day of January, 2016, executed by Williamson County and Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.
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Director of Mobile Outreach Team Annie Burwell 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 termination of the Williamson County Mobile Crisis Services Interlocal Agreement, dated effective the 5th day of January 2016, executed by Williamson County and Bluebonnet Trails Community 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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Termination with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding agreement with the City of Taylor for water and related services for the Williamson County Exposition Center, including but not limited to ratification of termination of the initial contract, and approval for new services to begin September 9, 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 agreement with the City of Taylor for water and related services for the Williamson County Exposition Center, including but not limited to ratification of termination of the initial contract, and approve new services to begin September 9, 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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Commercial Contract with City of Taylor Water, Wastewater, and Garbage Service
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a Services Contract for Chilled Water System Replacement at the Williamson County Jail between MTech and Williamson County per TXMAS Contract TXMAS-15-03FAC01 for the total not to exceed amount of $191,022.00.
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General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes 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 a Services Contract for Chilled Water System Replacement at the Williamson County Jail between MTech and Williamson County per TXMAS Contract TXMAS-15-03FAC01 for the total not to exceed amount of $191,022.00.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Services Contract for Chilled Water System with Mtech
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Mtech 1295 Form
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the Williamson County License Agreement for HH 620 Enclave at Highland Horizon Homeowners Association, Inc.- Pct 1.
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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 Williamson County License Agreement for HH 620 Enclave at Highland Horizon Homeowners Association, Inc. in 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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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License Agreement The Enclave HOA
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Williamson County Professional Services Agreement for Associate EMS Medical Director for Tactical Medicine.
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Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Kenny Schnell and Associate EMS Medical Director for Tactical Medicine Dr. Jon Sheinberg addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the Williamson County Professional Services Agreement for Associate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director for Tactical Medicine.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Agreement for WCEMS Associate Medical Director for Tactical Medicinene
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a State Plan of Operations agreement between the State of Texas and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office setting forth the terms and conditions which will be binding on the parties with respect to excess Department of Defense personal property transferred pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a.
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General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and Sheriff's Office Captain James David 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 a State Plan of Operations agreement between the State of Texas and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office setting forth the terms and conditions which will be binding on the parties with respect to excess Department of Defense personal property transferred pursuant to 10 US Code Section 2576a; with the stipulation that the Sheriff's Office will provide the County Judge a quarterly report of acquisitions.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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State of Texas Plan of Operations Agreement
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a contract with BryComm, LLC for fiber-optic cable maintenance.
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Director of Public Safety Technology Richard Semple addressed the Court. This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Fiber Contract
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointment of Keith Bright to position #5 on the Emergency Services District #4 board of directors, filling an unexpired term of January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To appoint Keith Bright to position #5 on the Emergency Services District (ESD) #4 board of directors, filling an unexpired term of January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on exempting Vertex Inc. from the competitive bidding or proposal requirements established by Section 262.024 (a) (7) of the Texas Local Government Code, and designating Vertex Inc. as the sole source provider of products, services and maintenance of Tax Data used in payroll tax calculations in the Oracle Payroll module.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To exempt Vertex Inc. from the competitive bidding or proposal requirements established by Section 262.024 (a) (7) of the Texas Local Government Code, and designating Vertex Inc. as the sole source provider of products, services, and maintenance of Tax Data used in payroll tax calculations in the Oracle Payroll module.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Vertex Inc Sole Source Packet
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Services Contract with Dell, Inc. for Enterprise Installation of VMware Horizon View with Unidesk per DIR Contract # DIR-SDD-1951.
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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 Services Contract with Dell, Inc. for Enterprise Installation of VMware Horizon View with Unidesk per Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract # DIR-SDD-1951.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Services Contract for Enterprise Installation
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Statement of Work for Enterprise Installation
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for IFB # 1608-107, Cul-De-Sac Fog Seal.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #1608-107, Cul-De-Sac Fog Seal.
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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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Other:
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Bid Packet
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of Jail Pharmaceuticals, Proposal #14RFP00219, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing Contract for the term of 10/01/2016 - 09/30/2017, with Westwood Pharmacy.
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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 the renewal of Jail Pharmaceuticals, Proposal #14RFP00219, for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing Contract for the term of 10/01/2016 - 09/30/2017, with Westwood Pharmacy.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Summary Agreement for Renewal with Westwood Pharmacy
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Form 1295 - Westwood
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Shelter Agreement with Hill's Pet Nutrition Sales, Inc.
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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 Shelter Agreement with Hill's Pet Nutrition Sales, Inc.
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Shelter Agreement with Hill's Pet Nutrition Sales
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving agreement with Saffire for web design, hosting and related services to support operations of the Williamson County Expo Center.
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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 agreement with Saffire for web design, hosting, and related services to support operations of the Williamson County Expo Center.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Attachments: |
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Form 1295
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Saffire Service Agreement
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Standard Services Contract for Expo Center
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Exhibit A- Saffire Proposal
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the County Sheriff.
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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 the County Sheriff:
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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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Other:
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge the additional expenditures for the County Sheriff.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge the additional expenditures for the County Sheriff:
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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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Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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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.
e) Discuss Project Deliver
f) Project Fiji
g) Leander Medical Center
h) Leander/Reagan TIRZ
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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: SW Bypass
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 111
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: Inner Loop.
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
m) Discuss the acquisition of real property for DB Wood Rd. (Sneed Loop)
n) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240.
o) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.
p) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Bill Pickett Trail.
q) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H
r) Discuss the acquisition of easements on the Forest North project.
s) Discuss potential acquisition of property located at NEC of Toll 130 and Gattis School Rd.
t) Discuss utilities for CR 305 at IH 35 and Reagan at IH35 projects.
u) Discuss easement acquisitions from San Gabriel River Ranch Subdivision.
v) Discuss the acquisition of real property on on FM 972 (Self tract).
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 the proposed sale of portion of county property on Inner Loop opposite Maintenance Building.
c) Discuss possible sale of 183 A excess right of way
d) Discuss proposed sale of real estate of Blue Springs Blvd
e) Discuss abandonment of CR359.
f) Discuss proposed sale of an easement to Enterprise Crude Pipeline LLC.
C. Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman.
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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) 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
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) 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.
e) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al., In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
f) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
g) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
h) 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
i) Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011-2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal
j) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
l) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families
m) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
n) Legislative changes to firearms laws and possession of firearms on county property
o) Civil Action No. A-14-CV-986-DAE, Walter Chad Troutman v. Williamson County and its Sheriff’s Department, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
p) LCRA’s proposed Leander to Round Rock 138k-V Transmission Line Project including but not limited to filing as an intervenor.
q) Notice of claim and demand of Morgan Lee Roach.
r) Labor and employment law review of Employee Policy Manual provisions and amendments.
s) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
t) Discuss subrogation claims related to medical claims incurred during the County’s contract with Allegiance Benefit Plan Management (TPA).
u) Discuss requirements related to health benefit plan.
v) Case No. 1:16-cv-00505-LY, Saturn v. Barnett et al., In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas-Austin Division
w) Cause No. 3SC-15-0150, Saturn v. Estate of Billy Maddox et al., In The Justice Court, Precinct 3, Williamson County, Texas
x) Discuss damage claim from Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation.
y) Suit for declaratory judgment by the County Attorney’s Office on behalf of Emergency Services to challenge the Attorney General’s ruling in AG Letter Ruling No. OR2016-14927. |
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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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Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices in relation to the Williamson County Justice Center (Executive Session as per Texas Gov’t. Code § 551.076). |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:52 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning 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) 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
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) 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.
f) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al., In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
g) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
h) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al.; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
i) Carolyn Barnes, et al. v. Texas Attorney General, et al.; Cause # D-1-GNU-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
j) 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
k) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
m) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families
n) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
o) Action regarding legislative changes to firearms laws, to include but not be limited to the adoption and implementation of regulations and policies relating to the possession of firearms on and within Williamson County property and facilities.
p) Civil Action No. A-14-CV-986-DEA, Walter Chad Troutman v. Williamson County and its Sheriff’s Department, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
q) LYCRA’s proposed Leander to Round Rock 138k-V Transmission Line Project including but not limited to filing as an intervenor.
r) Notice of claim and demand of Morgan Lee Roach.
s) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
t) Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the handling, including but not limited to, the negotiating and approval of settlement offers, of subrogation claims related to medical claims incurred during the County’s contract with Allegiance Benefit Plan Management (TAP).
u) Discuss requirements related to health benefit plan.
v) Case No. 1:16-CV-00505-LY, Saturn v. Barnett et al., In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas-Austin Division
w) Cause No. 3SC-15-0150, Saturn v. Estate of Billy Maddox et al., In The Justice Court, Precinct 3, Williamson County, Texas
x) Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding damage claim from Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation.
y) Suit for declaratory judgment by the County Attorney’s Office on behalf of Emergency Services to challenge the Attorney General’s ruling in AG Letter Ruling No. OR2016-14927.
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Birkman introduced Precinct #1 Intern and Stony Point High School Senior Michael Gentry. |