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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Attendees:
Jana Duty, County Attorney
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1.
Citizen comments.
  Jeff Maurice of Hutto Citizens Group, Jane Van Praag of Bartlett, Sherry Dana of Georgetown, Jose Orta representative of LULAC 4721 and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
             
2.
Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the minutes of the meeting of September 11, 2007 as presented.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  09.11.2007 CC Minutes
 
             
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, and Wire Transfers 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.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,780,757.66 in computer printout from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the 2007 County Budget.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Addendum
  Bills
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  URS Superintendent Greg Bergeron addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To note in minutes off right of way work in Precinct 4:
Off R.O.W. work CR 424 South @ Lamar Weiss property. Clearing R.O.W. and pushing spoils onto adjacent property.
Off R.O.W. work 1505 CR 469 at Luke Stover property. Clean down stream channel.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Off-Row List
 
             
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes 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 – 23 )
             
5. Consider approving a line item transfer for the Sheriffs Office:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriffs Office:

From: 0100-0560-004623 Equipment Lease 10,000.00
From: 0100-0560-004231 Travel 2,000.00
From: 0100-0560-003005 Office Equipment 2,000.00
To: 0100-0560-004541 Vehicle Repairs 14,000.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Sheriff's Line Item Transfer
 
             
6. Consider approving a line item transfer for Emergency Operations Center:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Operations Center:

From: 0100-0583-003006 Office Equipment <5,000 4,965.00
To: 0100-0583-003011 Computer Software <5,000 4,965.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  EOC Line Item Transfer
 
             
7. Consider approving a line item transfer for the County Clerk:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk:

From: 0100-0404-003006 Office Equipment <5,000 68.85
From: 0100-0404-003010 Computer Equipment <5,000 262.00
From: 0100-0404-003100 Office Supplies 570.87
From: 0100-0404-004210 Internet/Email 99.00
From: 0100-0404-004231 Travel 19.10
From: 0100-0404-004350 Printed Materials & Binding 747.34
From: 0100-0404-004410 Bond Premiums 15.50
To: 0100-0404-004212 Postage 1,782.66
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  County Clerk Line Item Transfer
 
             
8. Consider approving a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. #4:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. #4:

From: 0100-0454-004999 Miscellaneous 450.00
From: 0100-0454-004130 Court Appt. Attorneys 500.00
From: 0100-0454-004350 Printed Materials 500.00
From: 0100-0454-004962 Janitorial SVS 800.00
To: 0100-0454-003100 Office Supplies 850.00
To: 0100-0454-003120 Printer Supplies 200.00
To: 0100-0454-003010 Computer Equipment 1,200.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  JP #4 Line Item Transfer
 
             
9. Consider approving a line item transfer for Records Management:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Records Management:

From: 0390-0390-004543 Repairs to Equipment 1,000.00
From: 0390-0390-004209 Cell Phone 300.00
To: 0390-0390-003010 Computer Equipment 1,300.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Records Management Line Item Transfer
 
             
10. Consider approving a line item transfer for All District Courts:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All District Courts:

From: 0100-0435-003010 Computer Equipment 433.00
From: 0100-0435-003900 Membership Dues 250.00
From: 0100-0435-004231 Travel 100.00
To: 0100-0435-004141 Interpreters 783.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  District Courts Line Item Transfer
 
             
11. Consider approving a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. #1:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. #1:

From: 0100-0451-004999 Miscellaneous 300.00
From: 0100-0451-004141 Interpreters 400.00
To: 0100-0451-003100 Office Supplies 300.00
To: 0100-0451-004350 Printed Forms 400.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  JP #1 Line Item Transfer
 
             
12. Consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney:

From: 0100-0475-004999 Miscellaneous 300.00
To: 0100-0475-004210 Internet 300.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  County Attorney Line Item Transfer
 
             
13. Consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorney:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney:

From: 0100-0440-004932 Trial Expenses 579.02
To: 0100-0440-001100 Salary 352.00
To: 0100-0440-002010 FICA 27.00
To: 0100-0440-002020 Retirement 39.00
To: 0100-0440-004541 Vehicle Repairs 161.02
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  District Attorney Line Item Transfer
 
             
14. Consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #3:
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #3:

From: 0100-0553-004999 Miscellaneous 160.00
To: 0100-0553-004211 Telephone 140.00
To: 0100-0553-003008 Law Enforcement Equipment 20.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Constable #3 Line Item Transfer
 
             
15.
Consider approving Property Tax – Waiver of Penalty & Interest as determined by Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve Property Tax – Waiver of Penalty & Interest as determined by Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Waiver of Penalty & Interest Report
 
             
16. Consider approving Property Tax Refunds – Over $2,500.00 – for August 2007 as determined by Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve Property Tax Refunds – Over $2,500.00 – for August 2007 as determined by Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Property Tax Refunds
 
             
17.
Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $2,261.68 for costs associated with Project 162.
  This item was removed from the agenda.
             
18.
Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,139.13 for costs associated with Project 162.
  This item was removed from the agenda.
             
19.
Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $875.89 for costs associated with Project 162.
  This item was removed from the agenda.
             
20.
Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield in the amount of $261.28 for costs associated with Project 162.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield in the amount of $261.28 for costs associated with Project 162.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate
 
             
21.
Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield in the amount of $2,100.29 for costs associated with Project 06 Chandler Road ROW Acquisition.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield in the amount of $2,100.29 for costs associated with Project 06 Chandler Road ROW Acquisition.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate
 
             
22.
Consider approving reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield in the amount of $16,039.21 for costs associated with Project 157 CR 111 / Westinghouse Road.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve reimbursement certificate expressing official intent to reimburse costs from the 2006 Road Bond for Sheets & Crossfield in the amount of $16,039.21 for costs associated with Project 157 CR 111/Westinghouse Road.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Reimbursement Certificate
 
             
23.
Consider authorizing the transfer of various items through auction/inter-office transfer to the designated departments. ( Complete list filed with official minutes. )
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items through auction/inter-office transfer to the designated departments. (Complete list filed with official minutes.)
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Property Transfers
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
24.
Consider recognizing Department of Emergency Communications personnel, Lt. Kathrin “Kat” Harrell, and Dispatcher Jill Townsend, for their recently being honored with the Silent Hero Award and Distinguished Service Award.
  Director of Emergency Communications Gary Oldham presented Lt. Kathrin Harrell with the Silent Hero Award and recognized Dispatcher Jill Townsend as recipient of Distinguished Service Award.
  Attachments:
  Award Recognition
 
             
25.
Consider approving a road closure and detour plans for CR 105 for waterline relocation east of CR 104 intersection, starting September 20th and lasting for two days.
  County Engineer Joe England addressed the court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a road closure and detour plans for CR 105 for waterline relocation east of CR 104 intersection, starting September 20th and lasting for two days.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Road Closure/Detour Plan
 
             
26. 10:12 AM -- Hold 2nd Public Hearing on Tax Rate
  Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.

10:37 A.M.
             
27. Announce date and time to adopt tax rate being September 25th, 2007 at 10:00 A.M.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To announce September 25th, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. as the date to adopt the tax rate.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
             
28. Hold Public Hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Williamson County Multi-Corridor Transportation Plan.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
             
29.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning proposed amendments to the Williamson County Multi-Corridor Transportation Plan.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve proposed amendments to the Williamson County Multi-Corridor Transportation Plan.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Proposed ROW Amendments
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.

The Work Session for the Road Bond Program is set for Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 1:00 P.M.

The Ribbon Cutting for the opening of the section of Ronald Reagan Blvd. from Hwy 29 to 3405 is set for Monday, September 24, 2007 at noon. 

No action was taken.
             
31.
Discuss and consider approving Haynie Consulting, Inc. Supplemental #4 to their Professional Service Agreement for the Reagan Blvd. project.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve Haynie Consulting, Inc. Supplemental #4 to their Professional Service Agreement for the Reagan Blvd. project.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Haynie Consulting Supplemental #4
 
             
32.
Discuss and take appropriate action on Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT concerning US 183 at the South San Gabriel River.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT concerning US 183 at the South San Gabriel River.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Advance Funding Agrmt - TxDOT
 
             
33. Discuss and take appropriate action on courthouse restoration.
  Ed Lee of Broaddus and Associates and Maintenance Supervisor Joe Latteo addressed the Court.

No action was taken.

             
34. Consider approving Change Order #20 on the Williamson County Courthouse Renovation Project.
  Ed Lee of Broaddus and Associates addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve Change Order #20 on the Williamson County Courthouse Renovation Project.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Change Order #20
 
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action on various County parks and trails projects.
  Parks Director Jim Rodgers addressed the Court.

No action was taken.

             
36.
Consider approving Interlocal Agreement regarding relocation of Hwy. 79 transmission line between Williamson County and the City of Thrall, Texas.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve Interlocal Agreement regarding relocation of Hwy. 79 transmission line between Williamson County and the City of Thrall, Texas.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Thrall Interlocal Agreement
 
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action on County Electronic Systems Use Policy.
  This item was removed from the Agenda.
             
38.
Consider approving a contract between Williamson County and Motorola for Reconfiguration Planning Phase services in association with the process commonly referred to as “Nextel Rebanding”, pursuant to Federal Communications Commission Report and Order FCC 04-168 and Supplemental Order and Order on Reconsideration FCC 04-294.
  Director of Emergency Communications Gary Oldham addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve a contract between Williamson County and Motorola for Reconfiguration Planning Phase services in association with the process commonly referred to as “Nextel Rebanding”, pursuant to Federal Communications Commission Report and Order FCC 04-168 and Supplemental Order and Order on Reconsideration FCC 04-294.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Motorola Contract
 
             
39.
Consider re-awarding existing contract for body armor for the Williamson County Law Enforcement Departments to GT Distributors, Inc.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To re-award existing contract for body armor for the Williamson County Law Enforcement Departments to GT Distributors, Inc.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  GT Distributors Re-Award
 
             
40.
Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of October 5, 2007 at 2:00PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for pharmaceuticals and supplies for the Animal Shelter.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of October 5, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for pharmaceuticals and supplies for the Animal Shelter.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
             
41.
Consider awarding bids received for uniforms/clothing for Juvenile Services to the overall low bid meeting specifications – Uniforms Manufacturing, Inc.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To award bids received for uniforms/clothing for Juvenile Services to the overall low bid meeting specifications – Uniforms Manufacturing, Inc.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Bid Tabulations
  Uniforms Manufacturing Bid
 
             
42. Discuss and take possible action on the new Round Rock Annex.
  No action was taken.

             
43.
Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue: 
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue: 

0100-0000-367401 EMS Donations 50.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Emergency Budget Amendment
 
             
44.
Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for EMS: 
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for EMS:

0100-0540-003670 Use of Donations 50.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Emergency Budget Amendment
 
             
45. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue: 
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue:

0100-0000-341212 Vehicle Usage Fee 4,500.00
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Emergency Budget Amendment
 
             
46.
Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Constable Pct. #2: 
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Constable Pct. #2:

0100-0552-003301 Gasoline 3,500.00
  0100-0552-004541 Vehicle Repairs/Maint 1,000.00
 
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Attachments:
  Emergency Budget Amendment
 
             
47.
Discuss and take appropriate action to waive any potential conflicts with Bob Heath and the law firm of Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado & Acosta in relation to the declaratory judgment action filed by Williamson County against Waste Management.
  County Attorney Jana Duty and General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To waive any potential conflicts with Bob Heath and the law firm of Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado & Acosta in relation to the declaratory judgment action filed by Williamson County against Waste Management.
 
Aye: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
             
EXECUTIVE SESSION
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:04 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007.

             
48.
Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.

             
49.
Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.

             
50. Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
51. Discuss T. Don Hutto Residential Facility contract (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:56 P. M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007.
             
52. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken.
             
53. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
54. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  No action was taken.
             
55. Discuss and take appropriate action the T. Don Hutto Residential Facility contract.
  No action was taken.
             
56. Comments from Commissioners.
  No comments from Commissioners.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:59 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007.



THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 25th day of September, 2007.


ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk County Court & Ex-officio Clerk,
Commissioners’ Court, Williamson County, Texas

By: Marilyn Cavender, Deputy


    

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