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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2007, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit: |
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Present:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
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Attendees:
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Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
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Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
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Citizen comments.
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Liberty Hill citizen Jim Dillon, President of Hutto Chamber of Commerce Kurt Johnson II, Georgetown ISD School Board Member Sheila Carter and Mahlon Arnett of Hutto Citizens Group addressed the Court. |
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Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting. |
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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 the minutes of the meeting of September 18, 2007 as presented.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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09.18.2007 CC Minutes
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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. |
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Auditor Donna McKitrick 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 authorize the payment of bills totaling $5,903,490.93 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.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to invoices for Gabriel’s Funeral Chapel. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached.)
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Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Bills
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit
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Wire Transfers
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System. |
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URS Superintendent Greg Bergeron addressed the Court.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To note in minutes Utility Request Precinct 4: Southwest Milam W.S.C. CR 411 – ROW for 2” PVC water line.
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Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Utility Request
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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.
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Consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #4:
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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 a line item transfer for Constable Pct. #4:
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Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Constable #4 Line Item Transfer
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Consider approving a line item transfer for URS:
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for URS:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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URS Line Item Transfer
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Consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorney:
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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 a line item transfer for the District Attorney:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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District Attorney Line Item Transfer
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Consider approving a line item transfer for the Treasurer:
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Treasurer:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Treasurer Line Item Transfer
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Consider approving a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. #2:
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. #2:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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JP#2 Line Item Transfer
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Consider approving a line item transfer for Commissioner Pct. #3:
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Commissioner Pct. #3:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Com.#3 Line Item Transfer
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Consider approving a line item transfer for Veterans Services:
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Veterans Services:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Veterans Services Line Item Transfer
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Consider approving a line item transfer for the 26th District Court:
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the 26th District Court:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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26th Dist Court Line Item Transfer
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Acknowledge line item transfers of $100.00 or less completed by the County Auditor during FY 2007.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To acknowledge line item transfers of $100.00 or less completed by the County Auditor during FY 2007.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Line Item Transfers by Auditor
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Consider recognizing continuing education hours for Commissioner Cynthia P. Long.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To recognize continuing education hours for Commissioner Cynthia P. Long.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Continuing Edu - Cynthia Long
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Consider closing the northbound lanes on Liberty Walk from O’Connor Drive to Tonkinese Drive on October 13th, 2007 from 10:00AM until 7:30PM for the annual Hairy Man Festival and lending cones and barricades from URS. (In case of rain the event will be held on October 14th, 2007.)
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve closing the northbound lanes on Liberty Walk from O’Connor Drive to Tonkinese Drive on October 13th, 2007 from 10:00AM until 7:30PM for the annual Hairy Man Festival and lend cones and barricades from URS. (In case of rain the event will be held on October 14th, 2007.)
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Road Closure Liberty Walk
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Discuss and take appropriate action on temporary closing of roads for the St. Phillip’s Annual 5K Resolution Run on January 1, 2008.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve temporary closing of roads for the St. Phillip’s Annual 5K Resolution Run on January 1, 2008.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Road Closure St. Phillip's
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Consider closing Irby Pass from Grovedale to Elkhorn Mountain on October 6th, 2007 from 3:00PM to 10:00PM for a block party and consider loaning barricades from URS.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve closing Irby Pass from Grovedale to Elkhorn Mountain on October 6th, 2007 from 3:00PM to 10:00PM for a block party and loan barricades from URS.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Road Closure Irby Pass
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various items from multiple departments to auction/inter-office transfer/disposal. (Complete list filed with official minutes.)
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items from multiple departments to auction/inter-office transfer/disposal. (Complete list filed with official minutes.)
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Property Transfers
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Approve and accept into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court “Minutes of County Finances Treasurer’s Report” for the month of August 2007.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve and accept into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court “Minutes of County Finances Treasurer’s Report” for the month of August 2007.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Treasurer's Report
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Consider approving a resolution to honor the Central Texas Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council for the week of September 23rd, 2007.
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Judge Gattis and Commissioner Morrison presented the resolution to the Central Texas Resource Conservation & Development Council Coordinator Dennis Thomas and Treasurer George O’Kelley. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a resolution to honor the Central Texas Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council for the week of September 23rd, 2007.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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RC&D Council Resolution
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Consider approving a resolution to honor Karen Wilson’s 20 years of service to the Williamson County Cities and Health District.
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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 resolution to honor Karen Wilson’s 20 years of service to the Williamson County and Cities Health District.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Karen Wilson Resolution
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Consider acknowledging Karen Wilson’s 10 years of service and contribution to the Williamson County Health Benefits Committee.
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EMS Director John Sneed, Judge Gattis and Commissioner Birkman presented the resolution to Karen Wilson, retiring Director of the Health Benefits Committee, and Karen addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To acknowledge Karen Wilson’s 10 years of service and contribution to the Williamson County Health Benefits Committee.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Consider adopting County Tax Rate. |
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Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To adopt County Tax Rate with Interest and Sinking (bond debt) at .1841 per $100, Maintenance and Operation (General Fund) at .275 per $100, Road and Bridge Tax of .03 for a total of .4891.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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 and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
No action was taken.
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Discuss and consider approving the amended plat of Farris Ranch, lots 2A and 3B. Pct. #3
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County Engineer Joe England 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 the amended plat of Farris Ranch, lots 2A and 3B. Pct. #3
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing condemnation of certain property interests required for the Hwy. 79 construction project, and take other appropriate action ( K&L Company—parcel 34 ).
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This item was moved to Executive Session. Action was taken after the Executive Session. |
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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 a resolution determining the necessity and authorize condemnation of certain property interests required for the Hwy. 79 construction project. (K&L Company—parcel 34).
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Resolution for Condemnation
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Discuss and take appropriate action on courthouse restoration. |
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Ed Lee of Broaddus and Associates and Maintenance Supervisor Joe Latteo addressed the Court.
No action was taken.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on various County parks and trails projects. |
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Parks Director Jim Rodgers addressed the Court.
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Consider approving renewal of workers compensation insurance. |
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Director of Human Resources John Willingham addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve renewal of workers compensation insurance.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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 and take appropriate action on the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Austin and Williamson County for Management Services.
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Director of Emergency Communications Gary Oldham, Mike Simpson Wireless Communications Services Manager of the City of Austin and Assistant to County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Austin and Williamson County for Management Services.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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City of Austin Interlocal Agrmt
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31. |
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Consider approving changes to Early Voting and Election Day Polling Locations for the upcoming Constitutional Amendment Election, November 6th, 2007.
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Elections Administrator Rick Barron addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve changes to Early Voting and Election Day Polling Locations for the upcoming Constitutional Amendment Election, November 6th, 2007 with the change of name for polling place 190 to the Fern Bluff MUD Community Center.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Attachments: |
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Polling Locations
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Consider re-appointing Robert Stluka to the Williamson County and Cities Health District Board for a three year term starting on January 1, 2008 and ending on December 31, 2011.
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Former Round Rock Mayor Robert Stluka addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To re-appoint Robert Stluka to the Williamson County and Cities Health District Board for a three year term starting January 1, 2008 and ending on December 31, 2010.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Robert Stluka 2
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Robert Stluka1
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Discuss and take appropriate action on contract with Dr. John King for Psychological Services.
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Executive Director of Juvenile Services Charly Skaggs addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve contract with Dr. John King for Psychological Services.
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Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Consider authorizing County Auditor to make any line item transfers to complete the 06 – 07 Budget within individual funds.
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize County Auditor to make any line item transfers to complete the 06–07 Budget within individual funds.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Consider designating Casco Industries as sole source provider for MSA products. |
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Purchasing Director Bob Space and Hazardous Materials Chief Marty Herrin addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To designate Casco Industries as sole source provider for MSA Co. products.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Sole Source Purchase Affidavit
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Consider awarding bids received for culverts – precast box to the low bid meeting specifications – Hanson Pipe and Precast.
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Purchasing Director Bob Space 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 award bids received for culverts – precast box to the low bid meeting specifications – Hanson Pipe and Precast based on amended recommendation that includes Hanson and Old Castle depending on lowest bid.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Bid Tabulation
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Hanson Pipe & Precast
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Oldcastle Precast
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Consider awarding bids received for asphalt mixes to the low bid meeting specifications – Austin Asphalt, LP.
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Purchasing Director Bob Space 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 award bids received for asphalt mixes to the low bid meeting specifications – Austin Asphalt, LP.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Bid Tabulation
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Austin Asphalt
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Consider awarding proposals received for vehicle insurance for Williamson County to the best proposal meeting specifications.
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Purchasing Director Bob Space and Insurance Consultant for Gray and Company Don Gray 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 award the bid received for vehicle insurance for Williamson County to the best proposal meeting specifications - Travelers.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Proposal Tabulation
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Tx Assn of Counties Proposal
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Consider awarding proposals received for property and casualty insurance for Williamson County to the best proposal meeting specifications.
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Purchasing Director Bob Space and Insurance Consultant for Gray and Company Don Gray addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To award proposals received for property and casualty insurance for Williamson County to the best proposal meeting specifications – Affiliated FM.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Proposal Tabulation
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Affiliated FM Proposal
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Consider awarding bids received for medical supplies for EMS to the low bids meeting specifications. (Complete list filed with official minutes.)
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To award bids received for medical supplies for EMS to the low bids meeting specifications. (Complete list filed with official minutes.)
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Bid Tabulation
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Bound Tree Bid
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Buy Indian Med Bid
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Elite Medical Bid
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Ever Ready First Aid Bid
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Kentron Bid
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McKesson Medical Bid
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Medical Products Supply Bid
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Moore Medical Bid
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Phillips Medical Bid
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Progressive Medical Bid
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Quadmed Bid
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School Health Bid
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Supreme Medical Bid
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Tri-Anim Bid
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Discuss and take possible action on the new Round Rock Annex. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on contract for Public Assistance funding. |
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Administrative Assistant to the County Judge Peggy Vasquez addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve contract for Public Assistance funding.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Public Assistance Funding Contract
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Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the 26th District Court:
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Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court. |
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Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To declare an emergency and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the 26th District Court:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Emergency Budget Amendment
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:35 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2007.
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Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Property.) |
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
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Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
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Discuss Declaratory Judgment Action, Williamson County VS. Waste Management (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:27 P. M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2007.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a waterline easement between the County and the City of Georgetown for water and irrigation pipe for the new elementary school on the Inner Loop.
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Georgetown Water Line Easement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation. |
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No action was taken.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill. |
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No action was taken.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Declaratory Judgment Action, Williamson County VS. Waste Management.
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No action was taken.
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Birkman thanked everyone, specifically Connie Watson and her staff that participated in the Town Hall Meeting.
Commissioner Long said she was excited that another segment of Reagan was opened yesterday and that she is looking forward to the Ranch to Market 2243 to State Highway 29 West section opening in January.
Commissioner Covey noted that they had an Animal Shelter meeting yesterday with the new Director that was very positive and will be having more meetings next week.
Judge Gattis asked for prayers for him to have a safe trip to Galveston today. (Relating to the same trip he started to Galveston three weeks ago when he was in a car accident.)
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