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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
SEPTEMER 8, 2009

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:43 A.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009, 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:
Dale Rye, County Attorney General Counsel
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve 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:
  09.01.2009 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.
 

Donna Baker Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,151,096.56 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
  Attachments:
  Funding Report
  QC Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  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 - 20)
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Treasurer's Office.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Treasurer's Office:
From 0100-0497-004999 Miscellaneous $300.00  
To 0100-0497-004500 Maintenance Contracts $300.00
 
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. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Purchasing.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Purchasing:
From 0100-0494-003100 Office Supplies $200.00  
To 0100-0494-004310 Advertisement & Legal Notices $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
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Parks and Recreation Department.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Parks and Recreation Department:
From 0100-0510-004543 Repairs to Equipment $1,250.00  
From 0100-0510-004100 Professional Services $1,200.00  
To 0100-0510-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance $1,950.00  
To 0100-0510-004231 Travel $500.00
 
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 the County Jail.
  This item was moved to the regular agenda.

Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Jail:
From 0100-0570-004500 Maintenance Contracts $8,000.00  
To 0100-0570-003317 Dental $8,000.00
 
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
             
9. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Pct #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Pct #3:
From 0100-0453-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $ 1,000.00  
To 0100-0453-004212 Postage $ 1,000.00
 
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
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for URS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for URS:
To 0200-0210-003550 Asphalt $88,060.00  
From 0200-0210-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $1,000.00  
From 0200-0210-003001 Small Equipment/Tools<$5000 $2,192.00  
From 0200-0210-004100 Professional Services $5,135.00  
From 0200-0210-003552 Concrete $5,000.00  
From 0200-0210-003555 Fencing Materials/Labor $15,232.00  
From 0200-0210-003599 Road Construction & Maintenance $2,069.00  
From 0200-0210-004620 Furniture/Equipment Rental $2,000.00  
From 0200-0210-003542 Contract Striping $15,000.00  
From 0200-0210-005400 Bridges $25,152.00  
From 0200-0210-005003 Equipment>5000 $3,280.00  
From 0200-0210-003003 Radio Equipment<$5000 $7,000.00  
From 0200-0210-003001 Small Equipment/Tools>$5000 $5,000.00
 
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
             
11. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental:
From 0100-0409-004212 Non Dept/Postage $11,076.00  
To 0100-0409-002070 Non Dept/Group Insurance Retirees $11,076.00
 
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
             
12. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for URS.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for URS:
From 0200-0210-004530 Anderson Mill Maintenance Agreement $461.50  
To 0200-0210-002070 Group Insurance/Retirees $461.50
 
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
             
13. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct #3:
From 0100-0553-003002 Vehicle Equipment<$5000 $150.00  
To 0100-0553-003006 Office Equipment<$5000 $150.00
 
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
             
14. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Constable Pct #3.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct #3:
From 0100-0553-003002 Vehicle Equipment<$5000 $240.00  
To 0100-0553-004350 Printed Materials/Bindings $240.00
 
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
             
15. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Juvenile Services.
  This item was moved to the regular agenda.

Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services:
From 0100-0576-003312 Justice Benefits $21,800.00  
From 0100-0576-004102 Residential Services $21,200.00  
To 0100-0576-003306 Food Service $43,000.00
 
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
             
16. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items through inter-office transfer to auction/donation/destruction. (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 through inter-office transfer to auction/donation/destruction.
 
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:
  Asset Transfers
 
             
17. Consider approving the investment report for July 2009 which was approved by the investment committee on August 31, 2009.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the investment report for July 2009 which was approved by the investment committee on August 31, 2009.
 
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:
  Williamson County Investment Committee Meeting August 31, 2009
 
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an agreement between Williamson County and Williamson County Emergency Services District #9, Round Rock.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an agreement between Williamson County and Williamson County Emergency Services District #9, Round Rock.
 
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:
  ESD 9 Agreement
 
             
19. Discuss and consider final plat approval for Merkord Subdivision, Pct #4.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve final plat for Merkord Subdivision, Pct #4.
 
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:
  Merkord Final Plat
 
             
20. Discuss and consider preliminary approval for Estates of Walburg Subdivision, Pct #4. 
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve preliminary plat for Estates of Walburg Subdivision, Pct #4.
 
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:
  Estates of Walburg
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action on resolution to declare September 11 and 12, 2009, as Up the Chisholm Trail Days in Williamson County.
  Director of the Williamson County Historical Museum Chris Dyer addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution to declare September 11 and 12, 2009, as Up the Chisholm Trail Days in 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:
  Up the Chisholm Trail Days Resolution
 
             
22. Consider proclaiming the week of October 5th-9th, 2009 as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week.
  Executive Director of the Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse of Central Texas Stephanie Gibson (CALA) addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve a proclamation proclaiming the week of October 5th-9th, 2009 as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week.

 
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:
  CALALetter
  Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week Proclamation
 
             
23. Discuss and consider approving a resolution recognizing the week of September 7th to 11th as National Payroll Week.
 

First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a resolution recognizing the week of September 7th to 11th as National Payroll Week.
 
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:
  National Payroll Week Resolution
 
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action on support of resolution designating September 6th through September 12th as National Suicide Prevention Week in Williamson County.
  Mobile Outreach Team Manager Annie Burwell addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution designating September 6th through September 12th as National Suicide Prevention Week in 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:
  National Suicide Prevention Week Resolution
 
             
25. Hear the September 2009 Monthly Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.
  Attachments:
  2009-09-CSR
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.
             
27. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the US 183 Extension and related roadway construction project, and take other appropriate action regarding same (Parcel 28).
  This item was moved to Executive Session.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorize the condemnation of Harvey property interests required for the US 183 Extension and related roadway construction project, and take other appropriate action regarding same (Parcel 28).
 
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:
  Condemnation Resolution
 
             
28. Consider approving Easement Modification Agreement # 3ER 14355 for easement and right-of-way that was given to Texas Power & Light to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve an Easement Modification Agreement # 3ER 14355 for easement and right-of-way that was given to Texas Power & Light to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
 
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:
  Oncor Easement Modification
 
             
29. Discuss and take action regarding the Jester Williamson County Annex and the Public Safety Building in Round Rock and other matters related thereto.

  Maintenance Supervisor Joe Latteo addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
30. Discuss and consider approving Occupation and Use Agreement for Byers Tract Caretaker.
  Parks Director Jim Rodgers addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve an Occupation and Use Agreement for Byers Tract Caretaker.
 
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:
  Byers Tract Occupation and Use Agreement
 
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Oncor settlement offer.
  Parks Director Jim Rodgers addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the Oncor settlement offer amount with the agreement that we will negotiate an agreement in regards to activites and structures in the area.
 
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:
  Oncor Settlement Offer
  Oncor Settlement Agreement
 
             
32. Consider awarding bids and proposals received for Fiscal Year contracts.
 

Purchasing Director Bob Space and URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron addressed the Court.

  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To award bids and proposals received for Fiscal Year contracts as recommended in attached list.
 
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 Aggregate
  Bid Tab Asphalt Cement and Cut Back
  Bid tab Asphalt Emulsion
  Bid tab Asphalt Mixes
  Bid tab Concrete-Ready Mix
  Bid tab Hauling
  Bid tab Plumbing Services
  Bid tab Road Striping
  Bid tab Roadside Chemicals & Herbicides
  Bid tab Electrical Services
  Bid tab Fuel
  Bid tab OEM Replacement Parts
  Bid tab Roadsigns and Markers
  Alligare
  Ameriturf
  BWI-Schulenburg
  Beard Service
  Cleveland Asphalt Emulsions
  Custom Products
  CWC Chemical
  Capitol Aggregates
  Centex Materials
  Colorado Materials
  Crop Production Services
  DIJ Construction
  DeAngelo Brothers Inc.
  Dial One Electrical Services
  GT Transpo
  Ironhorse Concrete
  Killeen Crushed Stone
  Knife River
  Leif Johnson Ford
  NaturChem Inc
  Osburn Associates
  Pathmark Traffic
  Rocal Inc
  RTI Hotmix
  Red River Specialties
  SAFELANE TRAFFIC
  Statewide Materials Transport
  Superior Crushed Stone
  Trojan Transport
  Townsend Chemical
  Transit Mix Concrete & Materials
  Triple S Petroleum
  York Industries
  Annual contract awards listing
  Austin Asphalt Bid
  Ironhorse Asphalt Bid
  Vulcan Construction Materials Bid
  Martin Asphalt Company Bid
  Performance Grade Asphalt Bid
  Cleveland Asphalt Emulsions Bid
  Ergon Asphalt Bid
  Martin Asphalt Company Bid
  P2 Emulsion Plants Bid
  Performance Grade Asphalt Bid
  Recommendation letter for Road signs and markers
  Recommendation letter for Electrical and Plumbing Services
 
             
33. Consider authorizing the Purchasing Department to have GovDeals and/or Rene Bates Auctioneers hold online auctions for the sale of surplus County vehicles, heavy equipment and surplus County property on the following dates: November 11th, 2009, February 10th, 2010, May 12th, 2010, and August 11th, 2010. All auctions will close by 5 P.M. CST on these dates.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Department to have GovDeals and/or Rene Bates Auctioneers hold online auctions for the sale of surplus County vehicles, heavy equipment and surplus County property on the following dates: November 11th, 2009, February 10th, 2010, May 12th, 2010, and August 11th, 2010.
 
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
             
34. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of September 23, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive sealed bids for sale of two pieces of heavy machinery, Bid #09WC721.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of September 23, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive sealed bids for sale of two pieces of heavy machinery, Bid #09WC721.
 
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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-367403 Park Donations $100.00
 
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
             
36. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0510-003670 Use of Donations $100.00
 
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
             
37. Discuss and consider implementing new procedures for the 2010-2011 budget process.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To table this item.
 
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:
  ProposedBudgetProcess
 
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Budget Order for 2009/2010.
  The following addressed the Court:
Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
General Counsel Dale Rye
URS Road Administrator Greg Bergeron
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker
Budget Manager Ashlie Koenig
County Sheriff James R. Wilson
Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh
Tax Assessor and Collector Deborah Hunt
Constable Precinct 2 Dale Vannoy

No action was taken.
  Attachments:
  Draft Budget Order 2009/2010
  Changes to Budget Order Requested by HR
  County Owned Assets
  Outside Employment for Off Duty Peace Officers
  Request from MOT to take home vehicles
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:28 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009.
             
39. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Property.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
40. 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.
             
41. 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.
             
42. Discuss personnel issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.074 Matters Concerning Personnel.)
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:27 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009.
             
43. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken.
             
44. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
45. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
46. Discuss and take appropriate action on matters relating to personnel.
  No action was taken.
             
47. Comments from Commissioners.
  Commissioner Birkman commented that the City of Round Rock cut the cable near her office and she does not have use of email or Internet.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 2:56 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 15th day of September, 2009. 

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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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