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The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items: |
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Unified System.
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
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Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and 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 )
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To discuss and approve line item transfer for the District Attorneys Office. Click to View |
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To discuss and approve line item transfer for the District Attorneys Office. Click to View |
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorneys office. Click to View |
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorneys office. Click to View |
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorney Office. Click to View |
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Quote folders
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Discuss and consider a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving 2 line item transfers for the Human Resources Department. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving line item transfers for the Human Resources Department. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving line item transfers for Mobile Outreach Team Click to View |
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mobile outreach sept spend
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector Click to View |
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in. Click to View |
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Asset Transfer Forms
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Discuss and consider action on asset status change request for Emergency Management. Click to View |
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Asset Change Form
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Consider approving property tax collections for the month of August 2011 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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080111-083111 GWI-RFM
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080111-083111 GWI-RFM Graph
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Consider appointing Steven Rundell to serve on the Emergency Service District Board number one to begin effective immediately and a for a two year to begin on Jan. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2013. Click to View |
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Consider accepting a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in memory of Mr. Clifford K. Beckman. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving Agreement with the City of Georgetown Fire Department for 2010 2011. Click to View |
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Agreement City of Georgetown Fire Department 2010 2011
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and hear presentation from Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance, Financial Advisor to the County, on Refunding Opportunities and Debt. Click to View |
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Hear report from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson regarding Collections for JP4. Click to View |
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Hear the September 2011 Monthly Construction Summary Report. Click to View |
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September 2011 CSR
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Consider approving Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $57,493.64 for US 79 Section 3, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Four. Click to View |
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US 79 Section 3 CO 8
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Consider approving Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $1,314.05 for Ronald Reagan Blvd. North, Phase 3, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Three. Click to View |
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Ronald Reagan N Ph 3 CO 2
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Consider approving Change Order No. 32 in the amount of $37,975.66 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two. Click to View |
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US 183 CO 32
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Consider authorizing transfer request for 2006 GO Park Bonds per recommendation of Randy Bell, Park Director on the following amounts: $15,000 from Brushy Creek Trail Phase III (P130) to Trail Master Plan (P248); $100,000 from Southwest Regional Park (P15) to SW Regional Splash Pad (P215); and $80,000 from Southwest Regional Park (P15) to Park Headquarters (P204). Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on TXDoT Advanced Funding Agreement Amendment # 1 for South Brushy Creek Pedestrian Bridge. Click to View |
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TXDOT ADVANCED
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with CTRMA on the South Brushy Creek Bridge project. Click to View |
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CTRMA AMENDMENT
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Consider and take appropriate action on Change Order # 2 in the amount of $17,170.08 for the Parks Administrative Headquarters in the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park. Click to View |
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SandG Change Order Number 2
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Discuss and consider approving Occupation and Use Agreement for Southwest Williamson County Regional Park. Click to View |
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Signed Use Agreement
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Discuss and consider approving up to a $5.00 court cost to establish a case manager fund to assist with truancy cases for the Justice of the Peae Office in Precinct 3. Click to View |
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Juvenile Case Manager
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Discuss and take appropriate action on jury pay per Senate Bill 1, Article 40 . Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a modification to an Inter-Governmental Services Agreement between Williamson County and ICE for services to set up a mobile x-ray trailer at the T. Don Hutto Residential Center. Click to View |
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ICE Modification
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Discuss & consider approving a salary adjustment for the Court Reporter in County Court at Law Number 3 Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding grade reduction for Department of Infrastructure position. Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on revisions to the Williamson County Employee Policy Manual. Click to View |
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WC Employee Policy Manual
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning renewal of Automobile Liability Coverage as of 10/01/2011.
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FY 2012 Automobile Liability Coverage Renewal
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a Grants Network Master License and Service Agreement between eCivis and Williamson County. Click to View |
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eCivis License and Services Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding nominating a candidate for appointment to Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Administration Advisory Committee. Click to View |
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CUC Invitation to Nominate
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding nominating a candidate for appointment to the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee. Click to View |
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CUC Invitation to Nominate
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Consider awarding bids received for SH 29 Two-Way Left Turn Lane, bid# 11WC915, contingent upon TxDOT concurrence, to the lowest and best bidder- Joe Bland Construction, LP. Click to View |
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Bid Analysis
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Recommendation
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Budget Order for 2011 2012. Click to View |
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Draft Budget Order 2011 2012
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Discuss and consider waiving the Williamson County portion of the Landfill fees for a period of thirty (30) days for Williamson County residents who were victims of the recent Leander fire. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider granting Gary Wilson signature authority for change orders not to exceed $15,000 on the Emergency Services Operations Center building project provided that Gary Wilson reports his signing of each change order to Judge Dan Gattis by providing a copy of same for inclusion on the following week’s court agenda under a standing item “Report on Emergency Services Operations Center building project. “ (Per Section 262.031 of the Texas Local Government Code) Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on redistricting of voting precincts Click to View |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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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 RM 2338 Phase II.
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35.
c) 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.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for O'Connor Boulevard and 620 project.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 3 from East of Hutto to CR 402.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for US 79 Section 5A from East of Taylor to Thrall.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on Chandler IIIA.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way on CR 274/San Gabriel Parkway.
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
m) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Great Oaks extension.
n) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along SW By-Pass.
o) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along FM 1460.
p) Discuss proposed Access Easement on Guy property.
q) Discuss proposed acquisition of drainage easements along CR 138.
r) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
s) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
t) Discuss potential sale of real property on Williams Drive.
u) Discuss Pass Through Agreement for IH 35 NBFR and Ramps from Westinghouse to SH 29. Click to View |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.)
a) Fronek Claim – possible settlement
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Deliberate the evaluation and duties of the following named Williamson County Department Heads, Officials and/or Employees in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (Personnel Matters):
John Sneed - Senior Director of Emergency Services
Bob Daigh - Senior Director of Infrastructure Services
Jay Schade - Senior Director of Technology Services
Randy Bell - Interim Senior Director of Parks & Recreation
Lisa Zirkle - Senior Director of Human Resources
Bob Space - Purchasing Director
Ashlie Blaylock - Budget Officer. |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
f) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
j) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
k) Employment related matters.
l) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the evaluation and duties of the following named Williamson County Department Heads, Officials and/or Employees in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (Personnel Matters):
John Sneed - Senior Director of Emergency Services
Bob Daigh - Senior Director of Infrastructure Services
Jay Schade - Senior Director of Technology Services
Randy Bell - Interim Senior Director of Parks & Recreation
Lisa Zirkle - Senior Director of Human Resources
Bob Space - Purchasing Director
Ashlie Blaylock - Budget Officer. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County.
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Attorney Grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas against Jana L. Duty-Hunsicker- Grievance File No. A0021113619;
d) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-00693-LY; Robert James Henry v. City of Taylor et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas;
e) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
f) Cause No. 10-1107-C368; Jana Duty, County Attorney of Williamson County, Texas vs. Dan A. Gattis, County Judge of Williamson County, Lisa Birkman, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, and Ron Morrison County Commissioners, David Flores, County Auditor, and Ashlie Koenig, Budget Officer; In the District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 368th Judicial District.
g) Civil Action No. 1:10-CV-869-LY; Heather Clark, David Claxton & David M. Compton v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
h) Case No. A11CA403 SS; Ruben Yzquierdo v. Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Case No. A11CA 300LY; Michelle Sheffield v. John Doe I, Individually and in his Official Capacity, Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division;
j) Civil Action No. 11-278; Will Aguilar v. Williamson County, Texas; Daniel Robertson, and Michael Baxter; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
k) Employment related matters.
l) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2011 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |