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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:

Present:
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge  
 
Lisa Birkman, Commissioner Precinct 1  
 
Cynthia Long, Commissioner Precinct 2  
 
Valerie Covey, Commissioner Precinct 3  
 
Ron Morrison, Commissioner Precinct 4  
 
Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk  
Attendees:
Jana Duty, County Attorney
Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Read and approve the minutes of the last meeting.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the minutes of the last meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  09.23.2008 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
  No action was taken.
             
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.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna McKitrick addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,647,075.13 from computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County budget.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Jane Van Praag of Bartlett, Mike Harlow of Liberty Hill, Patrick Harlow of Liberty Hill, Greg Windham of Georgetown and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court
             
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 - 16)
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Health District.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Health District:
From 0100-0630-004909 UPL Program $183,000.00  
To 0100-0630-004704 Health District Coop Agreement $183,000.00

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for all County Courts at Law.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for all County Courts at Law:
From 0100-0409-004998 Contingencies $30,000.00  
To 0100-0425-004141 Interpretors $5,000.00  
To 0100-0425-004130 Court Appointed Attorneys $25,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss and Consider approval of a line item transfer for County Court at Law 4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Court at Law 4 with change of account # 0400-02900-004232 to 0100-0429-004010 and account # 0400-02900-003900 to 0100-0429-003900:
From 0100-0429-004010 Visiting Judges $200.00  
To 0100-0429-003900 Membership Dues $200.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP 4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for JP 4:
From 0100-0454-003006 Office Equipment<$5000 $3.63  
From 0100-0454-003010 Computer Equipment<$5000 $86.46  
From 0100-0454-003901 Publications/Books/Periodicals $53.55  
From 0100-0454-004544 Repairs to Office Equipment $250.00  
From 0100-0454-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $118.36  
To 0100-0454-004430 Utilities $512.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
9. Acknowledge line item transfers of $100.00 or less completed by the County Auditor during FY 2008.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To acknowledge line item transfers of $100.00 or less completed by the County Auditor during FY 2008.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  FY08 LITs
 
             
10. Consider closing the northbound lanes of Liberty Walk from O'Connor to Tonkinese on Oct. 4th, 2008 from 10:00 A.M. until 7:30 P.M. and consider lending cones and barricades for the annual Hairy Man Festival.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve closing the northbound lanes of Liberty Walk from O'Connor to Tonkinese on Oct. 4th, 2008 from 10:00 A.M. until 7:30 P.M. and lend cones and barricades for the annual Hairy Man Festival.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Liberty Walk Map
  Liberty Walk Road Closure
 
             
11. Consider approving the Treasurer’s Report on the Williamson County Finances for August 2008.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Treasurer’s Report on the Williamson County Finances for August 2008.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  August 2008 Treasurers Report
 
             
12. Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of August 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of August 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Court Refunds Aug 08
 
             
13. Consider approving property tax collections for the month of August 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of August 2008 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  080108-083108 GWI-RFM
 
             
14. Request waiver of penalty & interest to customers as described in attachment from the Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve a waiver of penalty & interest to customers as described in attachment from the Tax Assessor/Collector.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  WAIVER OF P&I
  WAIVER OF P&I
 
             
15. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items from multiple departments through inter-office transfer between County departments and/or auction/donation.  (Complete list filed with official minutes)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the transfer of various items from multiple departments through inter-office transfer between County departments and/or auction/donation.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  consent- auction
  consent- transfer
 
             
16. Consider approving deputies to be named for the 2 open positions at Precinct #4 Constable:  Thomas Evans to fill the new budgeted position effective 10/01/2008 and Christopher Jakubowski to fill the vacancy left by Joseph Saxton effective immediately.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve deputies to be named for the 2 open positions at Precinct #4 Constable: Thomas Evans to fill the new budgeted position effective 10/01/2008 and Christopher Jakubowski to fill the vacancy left by Joseph Saxton effective immediately.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
17. Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval of The Vineyard at Florence, Precinct #3.
  Dwight Pittman of URS addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the preliminary plat of The Vineyard at Florence, Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  G:\SBenedict\Roads Information
  G:\SBenedict\Roads Information
  G:\SBenedict\Roads Information
  G:\SBenedict\Roads Information
 
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies addressed the Court.
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding SH 29 Safety Committee.
  No action was taken.
             
20. Consider and take appropriate action to approve Amendment #1 to Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement between the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Williamson County.
  Gary Boyd of the Parks Department addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve Amendment #1 to Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement between the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Williamson County (220 vouchers redeemed so far).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Amendment to LIRAP Contract
  LIRAP Contract
 
             
21. Consider authorizing County Auditor to make any line item transfers necessary to complete the 07-08 budget within individual departments
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Auditor to make any line item transfers necessary to complete the 07-08 budget within individual departments
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
22. Discuss and take appropriate action to terminate the Rz Communications, Inc. Service Agreement and Statement of Work.
  Ron Winch of 911 Communications addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve terminating the Rz Communications, Inc. Service Agreement and Statement of Work.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Termination of Rz Communications Service Agreement
 
             
23. Consider amending Peace Officer Tenure System (POTS) Plan.
  This item was postponed until next week.
  Attachments:
  Tenure Plan
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a resolution authorizing county grant to Williamson Burnet County Opportunities, an organization that provides home delivered meals to homebound persons in the county who are elderly and/or have a disability.
 

Senior Nutrition Program Director for Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities Paula Goodson addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve a resolution authorizing county grant to Williamson Burnet County Opportunities, an organization that provides home delivered meals to homebound persons in the county who are elderly and/or have a disability.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Resolution for 2007-2008
 
             
25. Discuss and consider approving an extension of time beyond the end of the fiscal year to give employees who earned EP (Essential Personnel) leave during Hurricane Ike to take that time off.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an extension of time beyond the end of the fiscal year to give employees who earned EP (Essential Personnel) Leave during Hurricane Ike to take their associated comp time off in the 2008-09 fiscal year.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
26. Review and consider approving amendment to the Northridge Acres Water Project Six Party Agreement to include language required by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
  Grants Coordinator Sally Bardwell and General Counsel Dale Rye addressed the Court. 

This item was postponed until next week.
  Attachments:
  Six Party Agreement
  Northridge Acres Six Party Amendment
 
             
27. Discuss and take action on appointment of Jim Briggs to ESD #8.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the appointment of Jim Briggs to ESD #8.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Briggs Bio
  Briggs Resume
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding adoption of 2008-2009 Tobacco Fund Budget.
  General Counsel Dale Rye and Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2 Kathy Grimes addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  Tobacco Fund 2008-2009 Revenue/Expenditure Budget
 
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action on contracts for the Community Clinic Services Program.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the contracts for the Community Clinic Services Program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Community Clinic Services Contract_Johns
  Community Clinic Services Contract_Samaritan
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action on Medicaider Program contract for use in the Community Clinic Services Program.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Medicaider Program contract for use in the Community Clinic Services Program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  ICC Medicaider Program Contract
 
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action on the administration of the Community Clinic Services (CCS) Program by the Williamson County and Cities Health District. 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the administration of the Community Clinic Services (CCS) Program by the Williamson County and Cities Health District.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  WCCHD Proposal
 
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding adoption of Budget Order for 2008/2009.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To remove this item from the table.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  2009 Budget Order
 
             
33. Discuss and take action on submission of grant with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality-Air Quality Division for Juvenile Services.
  Executive Director of Juvenile Services Charly Skaggs addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the submission of the grant with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality-Air Quality Division for Juvenile Services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Project Summary Forms
  Reimbursement Agreement
  Contract Amendment
  Hybrid Vehicle Legislation
 
             
34. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of October 22, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for the lease of approximately 90 acres of land for Pecan Harvesting, located east of Jonah, Texas.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of October 22, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for the lease of approximately 90 acres of land for Pecan Harvesting, located east of Jonah, Texas.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
35. Consider approving bids received for Medical Supplies for Williamson County Emergency Medical Services to low bids meeting specifications.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve low bids meeting specifications for Medical Supplies for Williamson County Emergency Medical Services.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bid Tab Medical Supplies for EMS
  Bound Tree Medical Bid
  Henry Schein Matrix Medical Bid
  Home Medical Equipment of Fort Worth Bid
  Kentron Health Care Bid
  McKesson Medical Bid
  Moore Medical Bid
  Phillips Medical Systems Bid
  Quadmed Bid
 
             
36. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of October 21, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the Continuous Partial Airway Pressure (CPAP) System for Williamson County EMS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of October 21, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the Continuous Partial Airway Pressure (CPAP) System for Williamson County EMS.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
37. Consider awarding bids received for Contract Towing Services for Williamson County to lowest bids meeting specifications.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To award to the lowest bids meeting specifications for Contract Towing Services for Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bid Tab_Contract Towing
  Bulldog Recovery Bid
  Cedar Park Wrecker Service Bid
  Liberty Hill Towing Bid
  Precision Towing Bid
  Randy's Wrecker Service Bid
  Triton Towing Bid
  Westside Towing and Recovery Bid
 
             
38. Consider authoring interlocal agreement between Denton County and Williamson County for the purchase of various commodities and services.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 

Motion: To authorize interlocal agreement between Denton County and Williamson County for the purchase of various commodities and services.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Cooperative Purchasing Agreement_Denton County
 
             
39. Consider awarding bids received for sod and sod installation to the lowest bids meeting specifications.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To award to lowest bids meeting specifications for sod and sod installation.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bid Tab for Sod and Sod Installation
  Bid Tab Documentation
  Irrigation Grass and More Bid
  Lion's Head Bid
  The Grass Patch Bid
 
             
40. Consider approving price increase request from Arnold Oil on Lubricants Contract.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the 6% price increase of request from Arnold Oil on Lubricants Contract.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Supporting Docs
  Rec Email
  New Pricing
 
             
41. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for collection of additional EMS fees.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for collection of additional EMS fees:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-342800 EMS Fees $20,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
42. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS due to increased cost of billing services.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for EMS due to increased cost of billing services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0540-004101 Collection Fees $20,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:13 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
             
43. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 deliberation regarding real property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
44. 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.
             
45. Discuss County Landfill (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
46. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:29 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
             
47. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
 

No action was taken.

             
48. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
49. Discuss and take appropriate action on the County Landfill.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To move to instruct our lawyers to communicate to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) that Williamson County requests that the 1405B permit be set for consideration by the Commission and that the Commission be made aware that Williamson County asks Waste Management not be named in the permit unless the Commission determines it is necessary by TCEQ rules and statute.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
             
50. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
51. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 7th day of October, 2008. 

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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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