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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

             
STATE OF TEXAS )(

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:36 A.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010, 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  
Absent:
Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk
Attendees:
Marilyn Cavender, Executive Assistant County Clerk
Hal Hawes, Assistant County Attorney
Connie Singleton, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 

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
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  09-21-2010 CC Mins
 
             
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 Baker addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $9,422,780.01 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
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  09.28.2010 Funding Report
  Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  The following addressed the Court:
Greg Windham of Georgetown
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
             
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 - 14)
             
5. Acknowledge line item transfers of $100.00 or less completed by the County Auditor during FY 2010.
  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 2010.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  FY10 LIT
 
             
6. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for Road & Bridge.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road & Bridge:
From 0200-0210-003001 Small Equipment/Tools<$5000 $2,400.00  
To 0200-0210-003006 Office Equipment<$5000 $2,400.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
             
7. Consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team.
  This item was removed from the Agenda.
             
8. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team (with change of deleting account # 187P-187A-1 and adding account # 0100-0341-001100 @ $85.69 and account # 0100-0341-002010 @ $5.68 and 0100-0341-002020 @ $9.77):
From 0100-0341-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance $101.14  
To 0100-0341-001100 Full-time Salaries $85.69
To 0100-0341-002010  FICA $5.68
To 0100-0341-002020  Retirement $9.77
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
             
9. Please 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 Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 (with change of amount on account # 0100-0454-004999 from $134.95 to $26.43:
From 0100-0454-004130 Court Appointed Attorney $500.00  
From 0100-0454-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $65.05  
From 0100-0454-004999 Miscellaneous $26.43  
To 0100-0454-003901 Publications/Books/Periodicals $591.48  
From 0100-0454-004505 Software Maintenance $5,000.00  
To 0100-0454-004190 Autopsies $5,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
             
10. Request authorization to release the following equipment:  CycleVision MVD-FBDVS-CV serial numbers FB008008, FB011573, FB014394 and FB014395 to L3 Communications to receive a rebate on the purchase of new equipment.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
             
11. Consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the transfer of various items 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 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
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Asset Transfers
 
             
12. Consider approving property tax refunds - over $2,500 for the month of August 2010 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 for the month of August 2010 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
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Court Refunds Aug 10
 
             
13. Consider waiving Penalty and Interest to customer as requested by the Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve waiving Penalty and Interest to customer as requested by 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
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Waiver of PI Sep 2010
 
             
14. Discuss and consider granting a variance request to the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations, Section 8.3, Building Setbacks, reducing the building setback line on a major roadway from 50' to 25' for Gabriel's Ridge, Section 3 on CR 258.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To grant a variance request to the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations, Section 8.3, Building Setbacks, reducing the building setback line on a major roadway from 50' to 25' for Gabriel's Ridge, Section 3 on CR 258.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Projects Gabriels Ridge 3
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
15. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a proclamation recognizing the first week in October as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve a proclamation recognizing the first week in October 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
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week Proclamation
 
             
16. Hear an update on the Public Safety Technology Program (PSTP).
 

This item was postponed.

             
17. COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 10:02 A.M. to hold:

Public Hearing on plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2010-2011.

The following addressed the Court:
District Clerk Lisa David
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED AT 10:06 A.M.
             
18. Discuss and take appropriate action on the plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2010-2011.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve the plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2010-2011.

 
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:
  DC 387
 
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.

No action was taken.
             
20. Review and take appropriate action on amendment procedures to the pre-qualified engineers list.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the amendment procedures to the pre-qualified engineers list.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Prequalified Engineers Memo
 
             
21. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195 and take appropriate action. (Parrish - P215)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorize the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195. (Parrish - P215)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Parrish Resolution for Condemnation P215
 
             
22. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195 and take appropriate action. (Parrish - P216)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorize the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195. (Parrish - P216)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Parrish Resolution for Condemnation P216
 
             
23. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195 and take appropriate action. (Snow - P214)
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorize the condemnation of certain property interests required for the construction of SH 195. (Snow - P214)
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Snow Resolution for Condemnation P214
 
             
24. Consideration and action with respect to "Order authorizing the issuance of Williamson County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, levying an Ad Valorem Tax in support of the Bonds; approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, an Official Statement, an Escrow Agreement; establishing the procedures for selling and delivering the Bonds; and authorizing other matters relating to the Bonds."
  The following addressed the Court:
Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance Services
Attorney Carol Polumbo of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve an Order authorizing the issuance of Williamson County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, levying an Ad Valorem Tax in support of the Bonds; approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, an Official Statement, an Escrow Agreement; establishing the procedures for selling and delivering the Bonds; and authorizing other matters relating to the Bonds, and to authorize the County Auditor as the designated pricing officer of the County, or the County Judge, in his absence.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Certificate of Order
  Order for Limited Tax Refunding Bonds
  General and No-Litigation Certificate
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:08 A.M. AND RECONVENED 11:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010.
             
25. Discuss and take appropriate action in regards to salaries in the County Auditor's Office for FY 2011.
  The following addressed the Court:
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve salary increases totaling $20,996.61 in the County Auditor’s office for FY 2011.
 
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. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding tax abatement in regards to Economic Development.
 

This item was moved to Executive Session.

No action was taken.

             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding longevity payments for affected County employees.
 

The following addressed the Court:
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker

No action was taken.

             
28. Consider and take appropriate action regarding policies concerning commercial use of Parks.
  Senior Director of Parks & Recreation Jim Rodgers addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve policies concerning commercial use of Parks.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Commercial Use
  Acknowledgement
 
             
29. Consider and take appropriate action on Local Initiative Project (LIP) grant from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a pilot program to implement and enhance enforcement of a counterfeit inspection certificate program.
  The following addressed the Court:
Director of Environmental Programs for the Parks Department Gary Boyd 
County Sheriff James R. Wilson
Constable Precinct 3 Bobby Gutierrez
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve a Local Initiative Project (LIP) grant from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a pilot program to implement and enhance enforcement of a counterfeit auto inspection certificate program with review in one year.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  FAQ Sheet
  LIP Budget
 
             
30. Discuss and take possible action delegating the authority to the County Judge to waive and/or reduce fees at the Williamson County Landfill for up to 14 days in case of disaster or emergency.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the County Judge to waive and/or reduce fees at the Williamson County Landfill for up to 14 days in case of disaster or emergency.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Landfill fees
 
             
31. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the placement of political signage around the J. B. & Hallie Jester Williamson County Annex, located at 1801 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock during the times that the annex is being used as an early voting and election day polling location.
  Assistant County Attorney Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve the placement of political signage around the J. B. & Hallie Jester Williamson County Annex, located at 1801 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock during the times that the annex is being used as an early voting and election day polling location.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  RR Annex Signage Map
  Letter - Political Signage
 
             
32. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding appointment of the Williamson County Sick Leave Pool Committee Members for FY 2011.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve appointment of the Williamson County Sick Leave Pool Committee Members for FY 2011:
Voting Members:
Spencanna Bartlett - Sheriff's Office
Greg Bergeron - Road and Bridge
Marilyn Cavender - County Clerk
Scott Matthew - Juvenile Services
Alma Lira Russell - Tax Office

Non-Voting Members:
Jennifer Jackson, Public Health Nurse - Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD)
Lisa Zirkle, Senior Director Human Resources
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO AT 3:50 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 4:07 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010.
             
33. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding hiring legal counsel.
  This item was moved to Executive Session.

The following addressed the Court:
County Attorney Jana Duty
Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To establish an attorney position (Legal Advisor to Commissioners’ Court) who will answer directly to the Court, with a job description as outlined by the Director of Human Resources and two separate legal advisors, and to add an Assistant position which will be outlined and approved by the Commissioners’ Court at the next 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
             
34. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding 2010/2011 Budget.
  This item was moved to Executive Session.

The following addressed the Court:
County Auditor David Flores
Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig
County Attorney Jana Duty
Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To amend the 2010/2011 Budget to take $20,996.61 from the 409 Budget and distribute it appropriately in the salary positions in the County Auditor's 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
             
35. Discuss and consider approving an extension of time beyond the end of the fiscal year to allow employees who earned EP (Essential Personnel) leave during Tropical Storm Hermine to take this time off.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To approve an extension of time beyond the end of the fiscal year for 3 months for all existing balances as of September 30th to allow employees who earned EP (Essential Personnel) leave during Tropical Storm Hermine to take this time off.
 
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. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning approval of 885 Fund Budget and award of Human Resources Related Services Contracts for FY 2011.
  Senior 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 885 Fund Budget and award of Human Resources Related Services Contracts for FY 2011.
 
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:
  2010 TPAccount Summary
  FY2010-2011 Rev
  FY2010-2011 Expenses - 885-886
 
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action on amendments to the agreement for MCOT services with Bluebonnet Trails.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve amendments to the agreement for Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) services with Bluebonnet Trails.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Amendment to Williamson County Crisis Services Interlocal Agreement
 
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action on agreement to terminate Healthcare Services and related resolution.
  The following addressed the Court:
Kathy Grimes, Executive Assistant to Commissioner of Precinct 2
Assistant County Attorney Hal Hawes
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To authorize the County Judge to terminate the County’s existing indigent healthcare services agreements (including Ideal Scripts, 3rd Party Administrator and other related contracts) and to approve the related resolution.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Resolution to Terminate Services
  Terminate Agreement
 
             
39. Accept $100,000 in grant funding from CAPCOG Homeland Security for the Westside FD Alerting System. 
  Chief of Operations for Emergency Communications Patrick Cobb
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve accepting $85,941.84 in grant funding from Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Homeland Security for the Westside Fire Department Alerting System.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
             
40. Consider authorizing the County Auditor to make any line item transfers necessary to complete the 2009-2010 budget within individual departments.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  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 2009-2010 budget within individual departments.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
             
41. Consider authorizing the County Auditor to transfer sufficient monies from cash ending balance of fiscal year 2009-2010 to balance the County Budget for 2010-2011.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To authorize the County Auditor to transfer sufficient monies from cash ending balance of fiscal year 2009-2010 to balance the County Budget for 2010-2011.
 
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 approving an agreement between Motorola and Williamson County, following the statement of work (SOW) for phase 1 and 2 of the Emergency Services Operations Center building project.
  Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve an agreement between Motorola and Williamson County, following the statement of work (SOW) for phase 1 and 2 of the Emergency Services Operations Center building project.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Contract, SOW, and Pricing Summary
  Motorola Agreement
  Pricing
 
             
43. Consider awarding proposals received for Specific & Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance to the lowest and best proposal meeting specifications - Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company.
  Motion By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To award proposals for Specific & Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance to Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company.
 
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:
  Proposal Tabulation Specific and Agreggate Stop Loss
 
             
44. Consider re-awarding various existing annual contracts for FY 2011 - complete list filed with official minutes.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey Motion: To approve re-awarding various existing annual contracts for FY 2011 - complete list filed with official minutes.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  list and annual contract renewal letters
 
             
45. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of October 27, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the Hero Way road construction project, bid number 10WC823.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of October 27, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the Hero Way road construction project, bid number 10WC823.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
             
46. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of October 26, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Second Street roadway improvements, bid number 10WC821.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of October 26, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Second Street roadway improvements, bid number 10WC821.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
             
47. Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of October 19, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for the lease of Belford Square property at 310-C West 7th Street, Suite 103, Georgetown, TX, proposal number 10WCP912.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize advertising and set date of October 19, 2010 at 2:00  P.M. in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for the lease of Belford Square property at 310-C West 7th Street, Suite 103, Georgetown, TX, proposal number 10WCP912.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
             
48. Consider authorizing a project budget transfer request for 2001 Road Bond per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: Move $300,000.00 from P190 (IH-35 Ronald Reagan Intersection), $200,000.26 from P12 (Lake Creek Drainage/Park-close project), $306,600.89 from P45 (Gattis School Rd - close project), and $137,043.51 from P170 (Lakeline Blvd Ext) to P196 (Ronald Reagan Phase IV). Also, move $400,000 from P45 (Gattis School Road) to P213 (CR 170) and $79,246.39 from P83 (CR 274 - close project) to P172 (CR 185/New Hope Road).
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To authorize a project budget transfer request for 2001 Road Bond per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager: Move $300,000.00 from P190 (IH-35 Ronald Reagan Intersection), $200,000.26 from P12 (Lake Creek Drainage/Park-close project), $306,600.89 from P45 (Gattis School Rd - close project), and $137,043.51 from P170 (Lakeline Blvd Ext) to P196 (Ronald Reagan Phase IV). Also, move $400,000 from P45 (Gattis School Road) to P213 (CR 170) and $79,246.39 from P83 (CR 274 - close project) to P172 (CR 185/New Hope Road).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Attachment 1
 
             
49. Consider awarding annual bids for FY2011 for Emergency Medical Services - complete list filed with official minutes.
  Purchasing Director Bob Space addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To award annual bids for FY2011 for Emergency Medical Services - complete list filed with official minutes.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Round Rock Welding Supply Bid
  List annual contract rebids for FY2011 for EMS
  Bid Tab Medical Supplies
  Bid Tab Oxygen
 
             
50. Consider awarding proposals received for proposal # 11WCAP102, Property and Casualty Insurance for Williamson County to the best proposer meeting specifications, Key & Piskuran Insurance Agency.
  The following addressed the Court:
Purchasing Director Bob Space
Carrol Key of Key & Piskuran Insurance Agency
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: County Judge Dan A. Gattis Motion: To award proposal # 11WCAP102, Property and Casualty Insurance (including Terrorism Policy) for Williamson County to Key & Piskuran Insurance Agency.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Affiliated FM Coverages
  Summary Evaluation
  Process Summary
 
             
51. Consider awarding proposals received for armored courier services to the low proposal meeting specifications - Triple D Security.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison Motion: To award armored courier services to Triple D Security.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  Triple D Security Bid
  Proposal Tab Armored Courier Services
 
             
52. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Williamson County Emergency Communications CCG donations.
  This item was removed from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  TDEM Workbook
 
             
53. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for September 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
  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 to acknowledge additional revenues for September 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0000-341220 Vol Duty Revenue, SO $46,954.03  
  0100-0000-341221 Revenue, Const 1 $1,597.84  
  0100-0000-341222 Revenue, Const 2 $979.03  
  0100-0000-341224 Revenue, Const 4 $21,823.13  
  0100-0000-341226 Revenue, Juv $726.59
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
             
54. Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for September 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
  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 to acknowledge additional expenditures for September 2010 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount  
  0100-0551-001118 Payroll, Const 1 $1,288.06  
  0100-0551-002010 FICA, Const 1 $98.54  
  0100-0551-002020 Retirement, Const 1 $146.84  
  0100-0551-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 1 $64.40  
  0100-0552-001118 Payroll, Const 2 $789.22  
  0100-0552-002010 FICA, Const 2 $60.38  
  0100-0552-002020 Retirement, Const 2 $89.97  
  0100-0552-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 2 $39.46  
  0100-0554-001117 Payroll, Const 4 $19,372.50  
  0100-0554-002010 FICA, Const 4 $1,481.00  
  0100-0554-002050 Worker's Comp, Const 4 $968.63  
  0100-0560-001117 Vol Duty, SO $11,873.87  
  0100-0560-001118 Extra Duty, SO $24,858.57  
  0100-0560-002010 FICA, SO $2,810.03  
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement, SO $2,833.88  
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp, SO $1,836.62  
  0100-0570-001117 Payroll, Jail $2,433.26  
  0100-0570-002010 FICA, Jail $186.14  
  0100-0570-002050 Worker's Comp, Jail $121.66  
  0100-0576-001117 Payroll, Juv $645.00  
  0100-0576-002010 FICA, Juv $49.34  
  0100-0576-002050 Worker's Comp, Juv $32.25  
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 12:36 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 2:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010.
             
55. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding revising the 2010/2011 Budget Order.
  Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Zirkle addressed the Court.
  Motion By: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second By: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman Motion: To approve the amendments to the 2010/2011 Budget Order.
 
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
             
56. Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.0721 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)

1. Proposed or potential purchase of lease of property by the County:

a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 south of Bell County Line to IH 35.

b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 183 Extension from 1,000 feet south of San Gabriel to 1,000 feet north of SH 29.

c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.

d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.

e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Haybarn Lane.

f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway.

g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.

h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Great Oaks extension.

i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass.

j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Pearson and Neenah.

k) Discuss proposed Northwoods Road District.

l) Discuss conveyance of University Boulevard right-of-way.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

             
57. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken.
             
58. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
             
59. 2:00 P.M. Hear from Senator Ogden and discussion with the court including but not limited to current and proposed legislation.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 4:47 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 5th day of October, 2010. 


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

By: Connie Singleton, Deputy


    

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