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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 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:
Henry Prejean, Chief Civil Litigator
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

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:
  09.22.2009 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 $5,753,594.48 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
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  Jim Dillon 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 - 17)
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Communications.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Communications:
From 0100-0581-004999 Miscellaneous $384.74  
To 0100-0581-003601 Employee Recognition Program $384.74
 
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 all County Courts.
  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:
From 0100-0409-005000 Non Dept/Cptl Outlay>$5000 $1,500.00  
To 0100-0425-004100 All Cty Cts/Prof Svcs $1,500.00
 
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
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for all District Courts.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for all District Courts:
From 0100-0409-005000 Non Dept/Capital Outlay>$5000 $70,000.00  
To 0100-0435-004130 All Dist Cts/Court Appointed Attorneys $70,000.00
 
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
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Information Technology Services.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Information Technology Services:
From 0100-0503-005741 Computer Software > $5,000 $3,600.00  
To 0100-0503-003011 Computer Software < $5,000 $3,600.00

 
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. 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 0200-0210-004620 Furniture/Equipment Rental $221.00  
From 0200-0210-004547 Fuel Site Repair $221.00
 
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 the Sheriff'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 Sheriff's office:
From 0100-0560-003010 Computer Equipment<$5000 $3,000.00  
To 0100-0560-001114 Certifications $3,000.00
 
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 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 with change of account # 0100-0454-003010 from $5,965.00 to $5,565.00 and deleting 0100-0454-004231/$200.00 and 0100-0454-004232/$200.00:
From 0100-0454-004130 Court Appointed Attorneys $500.00  
From 0100-0454-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $150.00  
From 0100-0454-003010 Computer Equipment<$5000 $5,565.00  
To 0100-0454-004544 Repairs to Equipment $500.00  
To 0100-0454-004210 Internet/Email Services $20.00  
To 0100-0454-004211 Telephone Service $60.00  
To 0100-0454-003100 Office Supplies $2,900.00  
To 0100-0454-003120 Printer Supplies $1,575.00  
To 0100-0454-004212 Postage $1,160.00
 
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. Acknowledge line item transfers of $100.00 or less completed by the County Auditor during FY 2009.
  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 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:
  FY09 LITs Under $100
 
             
13. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items including a vehicle through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or 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 including a vehicle through inter-office transfer to County departments and/or 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
 
             
14. Consider and take appropriate action on Westwood High School's request for road closures for their Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 1, 2009.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Westwood High School's request for road closures for their Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 1, 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
             
15. Discuss and take action on Texas Mamma Jamma Ride.  Maps were given to the court on 9/22/09 by the event coordinators.  This event has been through the road closure process.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve road closures for Texas Mamma Jamma Ride.
 
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. Approve and confirm two new deputies for Pct #1 Constable:  Jason Veselka and Roy Fikac.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve and confirm two new deputies for Pct #1 Constable: Jason Veselka and Roy Fikac.
 
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
             
17. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding appointing Bob Daigh as the Williamson County representative to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Technical Advisory Committee and Joe England as alternate.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To appoint Bob Daigh as the Williamson County representative to the (CAMPO) Technical Advisory Committee and Joe England as alternate.
 
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
             
18. Presentation of Historic Map of Georgetown Texas to the Court by Steger & Bizzell Engineering.
  Executive Vice President P. J. Stevens and Survey Manager Brian Peterson of Steger & Bizzell Engineering addressed the Court.
             
19. Hear presentation on Eagle Scout project along the Brushy Creek Regional Trail from Jonathon Scruggs.

  Gary Boyd of the Parks Department introduced Jonathon Scruggs to the Court.
  Attachments:
  Eagle Scout 2
  Eagle Scout 3
  Eagle scout1
 
             
20. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Richard Ridings of HNTB addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
21. Discuss and consider approving Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (PBS&J) Supplemental #1 to their SH 45N/O'Connor Interchange Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for execution of Supplemental #1 to Work Authorization #1.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (PBS&J) Supplemental #1 to their SH 45N/O'Connor Interchange Professional Service Agreement (PSA) to allow for execution of Supplemental #1 to Work Authorization #1.
 
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:
  PBSJ Supp 1
 
             
22. Discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for Green Haven, Pct #4.
  This item was moved to Executive Session.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To deny approval of Green Haven preliminary plat due to the basis of non-compliance with the County’s subdivision regulations regarding access to a public road.
 
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:
  Projects/Green Haven
 
             
23. Discuss and take action regarding the Jester Williamson County Annex and the Public Safety Building in Round Rock and other matters related thereto.
  Building Projects Manager Gary Wilson addressed the Court.
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an amendment to the contract between Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Williamson County.
  Assistant County Attorney Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve an amendment to the contract between ICE and Williamson County as reviewed and recommended by the County Attorney's office.
 
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:
  Amended ICE Agreement
 
             
25. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning award of Health Related Services contracts effective 11/01/2009.
  Associate Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Health Related Services contracts effective 11/01/2009.
 
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:
  Disease Management Proposal Comparison
  Group Life Proposal Comparison
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning award of Workers' Compensation Insurance contract effective 10/1/09.
  Interim Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Workers' Compensation Insurance contract effective 10/1/09.
 
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:
  Workers Compensation Proposal Comparison
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning award of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) contract effective 10/1/09.
  Interim Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To approve the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) contract effective 10/1/09.
 
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:
  EAP Proposal Comparison
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning award of Flexible Benefits Plan administration contract effective 11/01/09.
  Interim Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the Flexible Benefits Plan administration contract effective 11/01/09.
 
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
             
29. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning award of contract for web-based recruiting software effective 10/1/09.
  Interim Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the contract for web-based recruiting software effective 10/1/09.
 
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:
  NEOGOV Functionality Listing
 
             
30. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning award of contract for tobacco cessation program services as of 10/1/09.
  Interim Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the contract for tobacco cessation program services as of 10/1/09 with the Williamson County & 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 Tobacco Cessation Agreement
 
             
31. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding award of renewal contract for Voluntary Term Life and Long Term Disability Insurance as of 11/1/09.
  Interim Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the renewal of the contract for Voluntary Term Life and Long Term Disability Insurance as of 11/1/09.
 
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:
  Standard Renewal Letter
 
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning renewal of automobile liability coverage as of 10/01/09.
  Interim Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the renewal of the automobile liability coverage as of 10/01/09.
 
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:
  Automobile Liability Coverage
 
             
33. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an agreement between Williamson County and the City of Cedar Park.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an agreement between Williamson County and the City of Cedar Park Fire Department.
 
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:
  Cedar Park Agreement
  Cedar Park Fire Dept Budget
 
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the radio equipment transfer of title document between the City of Austin and Williamson County for equipment acquired through a Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funded Interoperable Communications Technology Program grant awarded on September 2, 2005 to the City of Austin.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the radio equipment transfer of title document between the City of Austin and Williamson County for equipment acquired through a Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funded Interoperable Communications Technology Program grant awarded on September 2, 2005 to the City of Austin.
 
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:
  RET
 
             
35. Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the radio equipment transfer of title document between Williamson County and the City of Georgetown for IP console equipment acquired through a Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funded Interoperable Communications Technology Program grant awarded on September 2, 2005 to the City of Austin.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long Motion: To approve the radio equipment transfer of title document between Williamson County and the City of Georgetown for IP console equipment acquired through a Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funded Interoperable Communications Technology Program grant awarded on September 2, 2005 to the City of Austin.
 
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:
  Radio Equip Transfer
 
             
36. Discuss and take appropriate action on renewal of interlocal agreement with Bluebonnet Trails Mental Health Mental Retardation (MHMR) for crisis services.
  Mobile Outreach Team Manager Annie Burwell addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve the renewal of interlocal agreement with Bluebonnet Trails Mental Health Mental Retardation (MHMR) for crisis 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:
  Crisis ILA
 
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action on adoption of County abatement policy.
  Assistant County Attorney Hal Hawes addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
  Attachments:
  Abatement Policy
 
             
38. Consider authorizing the County Auditor to make any line item transfers necessary to complete the 2008-2009 budget within individual departments.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the County Auditor to make any line item transfers necessary to complete the 2008-2009 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
             
39. Consider awarding proposals received for the commissary services for the Williamson County jail, Proposal #10WCAP103, to the overall best proposal meeting specifications, Keefe Commissary Network.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To award the commissary services for the Williamson County jail, Proposal #10WCAP103, to the overall best proposal meeting specifications, Keefe Commissary Network.
 
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:
  Recommendation
 
             
40. Consider awarding proposals received for the Tennis Pro Manager for the Williamson County Regional Park, Proposal # 09WCP813, to the overall best proposal, Ellery S. McLanahan.
  Parks Director Jim Rodgers addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To award the Tennis Pro Manager for the Williamson County Regional Park, Proposal # 09WCP813 to Ellery S. McLanahan and extend the contract with the existing vendor until October 16, 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:
  Tennis Evaluation
  Recommendation Letter
  Proposal Ammendments
 
             
41. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Jail.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  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 the Jail:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-370513 TDC Transport Reimb $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
             
42. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Jail.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  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 the Jail:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0570-004231 Travel $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
             
43. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Sept. 2009 Voluntary Duty.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  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 additional revenues for Sept. 2009 Voluntary Duty:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-341220 Voluntary Duty Rev, SO $7,840.44  
  0100-0000-341226 Voluntary Duty Rev, Juv Serv $574.52  
  0100-0000-341230 Voluntary Duty Admin Fee $997.24
 
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
             
44. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Sept. 2009 Voluntary Duty pay.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  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 additional expenditures for Sept. 2009 Voluntary Duty pay:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0560-001117 Voluntary Duty Pay $6,420.00  
  0100-0560-002010 FICA $491.13  
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp $321.00  
  0100-0570-001117 Voluntary Duty Pay $540.00  
  0100-0570-002010 FICA $41.31  
  0100-0570-002050 Worker's Comp $27.00  
  0100-0576-001117 Voluntary Duty Pay $510.00  
  0100-0576-002010 FICA $39.02  
  0100-0576-002050 Worker's Comp $25.50
 
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
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:38 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009.
             
45. Discuss real estate (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code Sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Property.)
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

             
46. 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.
             
47. 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.
             
48. 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 11:52 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009.
             
49. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken.
             
50. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation.
  No action was taken.
             
51. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  No action was taken.
             
52. Discuss and take appropriate action on matters relating to personnel.
  No action was taken.
             
53. Comments from Commissioners.
  Commissioner Birkman invited everyone to the 15th Annual Hairy Man Festival at Cat Hollow this weekend.  She and Commissioner Covey will be judging the Hairiest Man Contest at 5:00 P.M.

Commissioner Long noted that the County lost two great active members of the community. Jack Stillman, active in Rotary in Cedar Park passed away of pancreatic cancer and Bill Burden Elementary School in Liberty Hill was named for Bill Burden who passed away on Friday.

Judge Gattis commented that the Court is preparing to interview for the Director of Human Resources and urged the Court to consider dates that would be agreeable with everyone.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:55 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 6th day of October, 2009. 

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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy

    

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