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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the minutes of the August 30, 2011 meeting.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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08.30.2011 CC 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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No action was taken. |
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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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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,323,467.87 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.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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09.06.2011 Funding Report
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Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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The following persons addressed the Court: Emergency Management Manager Jarred Thomas, Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, Public Information Officer Connie Watson, Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and Greg Windham of Georgetown. |
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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 – 9 )
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the District Attorney.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney, after correction of the item amounts from $175.00 to $240.00:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Juvenile Services.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services after correction of the amounts in item #3 (Uniforms) from $17.73 to $9.73 and in item # 7 (Medical/Hospital) from $1,000.00 to $1,008.00:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: to approve a line item transfer for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider approving Justice of the Peace #4, August, 2011, monthly report in compliance with code of criminal procedure 103.005(b).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the monthly report from the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4 for August, 2011 in compliance with code of criminal procedure 103.005(b).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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AUGUST 11-EOM
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Consider confirmation of Mark E. Horacek as Pct. 3 Deputy Constable.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To confirm Mark E. Horacek as Deputy Constable, Precinct #3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Document
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on proclamation and activities for Suicide Prevention Week.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the proclamation and activities for Suicide Prevention Week, September 4 through 10, 2011.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Suicide Prevention Week Proclamation
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 10:03 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 10:25 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on road bond program. |
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken.
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Discuss and consider approving Rodriguez Engineering Laboratories (REL) "on-call" Geotechnical Engineering & Construction Materials Testing Professional Service Agreement (PSA).
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Rodriguez Engineering Laboratories (REL) "on-call" Geotechnical Engineering & Construction Materials Testing Professional Service Agreement (PSA).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Rodriquez Engineering Laboratories PSA
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Discuss and consider approving the attached proposed pre-qualified list for Environmental Services in response to RFQ Number: 11WCRFQ1005.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the attached proposed pre-qualified list for Environmental Services in response to RFQ Number 11WCRFQ1005.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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EnvironmentalServices_Pre-Qual_List_11WCRFQ1005
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Discuss and consider approving the attached proposed pre-qualified list for Surveying Services in response to RFQ Number: 11WCRFQ1008.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the proposed pre-qualified list for Surveying Services in response to RFQ Number 11WCRFQ1008.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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SurveyingServices_11WCRFQ1008_Pre-Qual_List
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of the Contract for Engineering Services Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Consulting Services Agreement between Williamson County and Jose I Guerra.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and Budget Officer Ashlie Blaylock addressed the Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the Contract for Engineering Services Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Consulting Services Agreement between Williamson County and Jose I. Guerra.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Jose Guerra Supplemental Agreement 1
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agreement
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of Traffic Plan Detour for CR 428 major rehabilitation.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the Traffic Plan Detour for County Road 428 major rehabilitation.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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CR 428 Detour
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a letter agreement with Michael J. Hobbs for a drainage easement needed for the improvement of Sam Bass Road.
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This item was pulled from the agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Hobbs Drainage Easement for Sam Bass Road
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a real estate contract with Guadalupe and Minerva Sanchez for ROW needed on Chandler IIIA. (Parcel 5)
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Real Estate Contract with Guadalupe and Minerva Sanchez for right-of-way needed on Chandler IIIA (Parcel 5).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Other:
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Attachments: |
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Morrison
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Sanchez Real Estate Contract
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Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Supplemental Agreement to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Round Rock and Williamson County for the use of property for Neighborhood Conference Committee.
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This item was pulled from the agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Supplemental 1 to Neighborhood Conference Committee Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on TXDoT Advanced Funding Agreement Amendment # 1 for South Brushy Creek Pedestrian Bridge.
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This item was pulled from the agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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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.
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This item was pulled from the agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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CTRMA AMENDMENT
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Discuss and take action on new grant-funded positions for Juvenile Services.
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Executive Director of Juvenile Services Scott Matthew addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the following new grant-funded positions for Juvenile Services:
1.) Juvenile Probation Officer II – Intensive Supervision Program (Grade/Step 22.01);
2.) Juvenile Supervision Officer – Academy (Grade/Step 19.01);
3.) Shift Supervisor – TRIAD (Grade/Step 23.01-04).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action on an agreement between Southwest Solutions Group and Williamson County in relation to preventive maintenance and service of the Spacesaver System located in the Office of the Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 4.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve an agreement between Southwest Solutions Group and Williamson County in relation to preventive maintenance and service of the Spacesaver System located in the Office of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Southwest Solutions Group Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on distribution of funds for the Hutto Education Foundation.
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President of the Hutto Educational Foundation Denise Carrington, Superintendent of the Hutto Independent School District Dr. Douglas Killian and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To approve the distribution of funds for the Hutto Education Foundation.
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Williamson County and Hutto Education Foundation Solid Waste Fee Funding Policy
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Statement of Activities
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Consideration and action with respect to Northwoods Road District No. 1 bond election to be held on November 8, 2011 and approval of the Joint Election Agreement and the Contract for Election Services to be entered into in connection with such election.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the Northwoods Road District No. 1 bond election to be held on November 8, 2011 and to approve the Joint Election Agreement and the Contract for Election Services to be entered into in connection with such election.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Northwoods Road District Contract for Election Services
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Northwoods Road District Joint Election Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding authorizing the County Judge to conduct evaluations of Senior Director of Emergency Services, Senior Director of Infrastructure Services, Senior Director of Technology Services, Senior Director of Parks & Recreation, Senior Director of Human Resources, Purchasing Director and Budget Officer.
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Administrative Assistant to the County Judge Peggy Vasquez and Legal Advisor to the Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to conduct evaluations of Senior Director of Emergency Services, Senior Director of Infrastructure Services, Senior Director of Technology Services, Senior Director of Parks & Recreation, Senior Director of Human Resources, Purchasing Director and Budget Officer.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding appointing a committee to interview candidates for the Senior Director of Parks & Recreation position.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To appoint Judge Gattis and Commissioner Long to interview candidates for the Senior Director of Parks & Recreation position.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider awarding proposals received for malpractice insurance for EMS to the lowest and best proposal meeting specifications, Extraco Insurance.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To award proposals received for malpractice insurance for EMS to the lowest and best proposal meeting specifications, Extraco Insurance.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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tabulation
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Recommendation letter
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Consider awarding proposals received for Electronic Home Monitoring Service for Juvenile Services to the lowest and best proposal meeting specifications, Satellite Tracking of People.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To award proposals received for Electronic Home Monitoring Service for Juvenile Services to the lowest and best proposal meeting specifications, Satellite Tracking of People.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Score sheet Home Monitoring
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Recommendation
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Consider awarding proposals received for Health Related Services - Voluntary Long Term Disability Program to the lowest and best proposal meeting specifications, Cigna Healthcare.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To award proposals received for Health Related Services - Voluntary Long Term Disability Program to the lowest and best proposal meeting specifications, Cigna Healthcare.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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proposal tabulation
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Recommendation
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office:
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office:
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Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Consider an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of funds for the Sheriff's Office:
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge use of funds for the Sheriff's Office:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:16 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011.
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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 Supplemental to ILA with City of Round Rock for NCC.
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 of drainage easements along Sam Bass Road.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss economic development issues (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Gov't Code Section 551.076 Deliberation regarding economic development project, to-wit Fire and Ice.)
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:07 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on economic development issues. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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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Judge Gattis announced the declaration of a 7-day, county-wide Disaster Proclamation, including a ban on all outside burning, effective through 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2011. |
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Attachments: |
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Disaster Declaration
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