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Review and approval of minutes. |
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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 Minutes of the September 11, 2012 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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09.11.2012 CC Minutes
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Donna Baker 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 payment of bills totaling $2,658,474.91 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, and 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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09.18.2012 Funding Report
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09.18.2012 Quick Check Report
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09.18.2012 Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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Bruce Byron of Nancy Ledbetter & Associates, Georgetown Fire Chief Robert Fite, and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
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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 – 8 )
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To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team.
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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 Mobile Outreach Team:
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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 (Absent from the Dais)
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Consider authorizing the transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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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 transfer of various equipment items through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
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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 (Absent from the Dais)
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Attachments: |
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Asset Change Form
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Consider approving property tax collections for the month of August 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 property tax collections for the month of August 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
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Attachments: |
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080112-083112 GWI-RFM Graph
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080112-083112 GWI-RFM
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Consider approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of August 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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 property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of August 2012 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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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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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
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Attachments: |
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Court Refunds Aug 12
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Discuss and take appropriate action on City of Georgetown’s request for EMS Command personnel to vacate Georgetown Fire Station No. 4.
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This item was moved to Executive Session. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on approving new Agriculture Agent - Brandon David presented by District Extension Administrator Donald Kelm.
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District Extension Administrator Donald Kelm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Agriculture Agent Brandon David addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the new Agriculture Agent - Brandon David, presented by District Extension Administrator Donald Kelm.
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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 proclamation declaring the month of September as "Suicide Prevention Month".
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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 proclamation declaring the month of September 2012 as "Suicide Prevention Month".
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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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Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the Burn Ban. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on distribution of funds for the Hutto Education Foundation.
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President of Hutto Education Foundation Denise Carrington 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 Hutto Education Foundation as a conduit for the distribution of fees collected at the Williamson County Landfill in the amount of $75,000.00 from the Solid Waste Fee Account allocated by the Commissioners Court to the Hutto Independent School District.
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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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Statement of Activities August 2012
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Solid Waste Fee Funding Policy
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Discuss and take appropriate action on distribution of funds from the Solid Waste Fee Account.
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Jessica Engelhardt of Waste Management 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: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve the distribution of funds in the amount of $13,714.00 from the Solid Waste Fee Account to the City of Hutto for the purchase of two Big Belly and Smart Belly double station, 5 year, single stream, black hoppers from Waste Management.
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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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City of Hutto and Hutto ISD Fund
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Solid Waste Fee Funding Policy
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Waste Management Quote
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To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Hear the September 2012 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Projects.
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Project Manager for Howard, Needles, Tammen, and Bergendoff (HNTB) Christen Eschberger addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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CSR Sept 2012
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Discuss and take appropriate action on closing CR 138 to through traffic and detouring during construction of roadway improvements.
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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 closing County Road 138 to through traffic and detouring during construction of roadway improvements.
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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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CR 138 Detour Plan
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Consider approving Change Order No. 43 in the amount of $1,025.74 for US 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct Two.
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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 Change Order No. 43 in the amount of $1,025.74 for U.S. Highway 183, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct #2.
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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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Change Order 43 for US 183
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Consider approving Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $79,203.21 for O'Connor Drive Extension, a Road Bond Project in Precinct One.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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11WC906 CO 7
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Consider approving Change Order No. 7 in the amount of -$16,558.50 for Second Street Roadway Improvements, a Road Bond Project in Precinct Four.
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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 Change Order No. 7 in the amount of -$16,558.50 for Second Street Roadway Improvements, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #4.
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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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Change Order 7 for Second Street Roadway Improvements
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Consider and take appropriate action on acceptance of real estate in lieu of mitigation for Heritage Oaks residential project in Georgetown, Texas.
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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd 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 acceptance of real estate in lieu of mitigation for Heritage Oaks residential project in Georgetown, Texas.
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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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Heritage Oaks karst investigation report
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Shel-Jenn settlement agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the retention of the law firm of Smith, Robertson, Elliott, Glen, Klein & Douglas, L.L.P. to represent Williamson County in connection with long-range water supply issues and associated regulatory matters; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Attachments: |
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Attorney Services Letter
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Discuss and take appropriate action on approving Assistant County Auditor Salaries per Local Government Code 111.074.
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County Auditor David Flores, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes, and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To ratify the budget approved by the District Judges for the Assistant County Auditor salaries per Local Government Code 111.074 and that does not affect the merit pool which was awarded by the Commissioners' Court (can get the merit).
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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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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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To ratify the salaries set by the District Judges for the Auditing Department.
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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 charges for agencies using the products and services that are part of the Public Safety Technology Program (PSTP).
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Director of GIS/Addressing Richard Semple, Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed, and Leander Fire Chief Bill Gardner addressed the Court. |
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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 a task force composed of Commissioners Long and Morrison, Leander Fire Chief Bill Gardner, Hutto Police Chief Peter Scheets, Sam Bass Fire Chief David Kieschnick, and Liberty Hill Police Chief Randy Williams to review charges for smaller community use of the county radio system.
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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 authorizing advertising and setting date of October 15, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Fog Seal for Williamson County Road and Bridge, Bid #13IFB00113.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of October 15, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for Fog Seal for Williamson County Road and Bridge, Bid #13IFB00113.
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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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Fog Seal Road and Bridge IFB
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Fog Seal Attachment 1
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Fog Seal Attachment 2
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Consider authorizing advertising and setting date of October 17, 2012 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for RM 620 Safety Improvements, Bid #12IFB00036.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of October 17, 2012 at 3:30 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive bids for RM 620 Safety Improvements, Bid #12IFB00036.
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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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RM 620 Safety Improvements IFB
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Discuss and consider approval of Asbestos Consulting Services Agreement with ARC Abatement for removal and disposal of asbestos and lead-containing materials in the structure located at 2800 FM 1660, Hutto, Texas.
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Facilities Director Gary Wilson addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Asbestos Consulting Services Agreement with ARC Abatement for removal and disposal of asbestos and lead-containing materials in the structure located at 2800 Farm to Market 1660, Hutto, Texas.
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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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ARC Asbestos Contract Exh 1
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ARC Abatement Asbestos Consulting Services Agreement
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Consider awarding bids received for bid # 12IFB00024 for Asphalt Mixes to the lowest and best bid meeting specifications, Industrial Asphalt & Aggregate.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To award the Asphalt Mixes, Bid #12IFB00024, to the lowest and best bid meeting specifications - Industrial Asphalt & Aggregate.
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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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Bid Tabulation Asphalt Mixes
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Industrial Asphalt Bid
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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 additional expenditures for the Sheriff's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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 the Sheriff's Office:
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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 Budget Order for 2012-2013.
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Administrative Assistant to the County Judge Peggy Vasquez, Kay Eastes of the Elections Department, Purchasing Director Bob Space, and 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 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To amend the Budget Order to allow Elections to rent up to twelve cars for travel within the County during an election cycle for support of early voting and election day polling locations.
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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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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To amend the Budget Order to change the word "Board" to "Commission".
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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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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Budget Office Ashlie Blaylock 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 amend Section VI. 2. of the Budget Order by adding: v) The County Budget Officer has the authority to approve a Line Item Transfer from Merit Pay to Salaries in compliance with the Compensation Policy.
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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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County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To amend Section VII. 1. h) County Vehicles of the Budget Order by deleting the title "The Unified Road Engineer" and inserting the title "The Director of Road and Bridge".
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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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To amend Section VII. 2. County Vehicles of the Budget Order by replacing "HR Services Team Manager, Risk Management" with "Sr. Director of Human Resources".
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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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To amend Section VII. 3. County Vehicles of the Budget Order by replacing both references to "HR Services Team Manager, Risk Management" with "HR Assistant".
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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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To amend Section VII. 1. Constable Office Precinct 1 of the Budget Order by changing R. Doyer to S. Holt.
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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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To amend the Addendums in the Budget Order by deleting "Motor Pool/Vehicle Rental Policy".
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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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Administrative Assistant to the County Judge Peggy Vasquez 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 amend the Williamson County Cell Phone Policy, an Addendum to the Budget Order, to include the following: To minimize the risk of incurring unpaid time worked, Offices and Departments should carefully monitor phone and e-mail access outside of scheduled time worked for non-exempt employees. Failure to comply with this policy may result in termination.
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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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Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Hazardous Materials Manager Marty Herrin 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 amend Section VII. 1. g) County Vehicles of the Budget Order to include the Assistant Haz-Mat Chief on the County vehicle list which would allow him to take home his county vehicle.
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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 4 Ron Morrison
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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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 Budget Order with all the amendments.
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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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Change Recommended - Emergency Services
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Changes Recommended - Auditor
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Changes Recommended - HR
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Changes Recommended - Elections
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Budget Order 2012 2013
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Medicaid 1115 Waiver, including but not limited to Uncompensated Care (UC) and Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program (DSRIP) projects.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 12:28 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012.
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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 12:29 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012. |
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:29 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012.
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 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 or 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 projects.
d) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase II project from FM 3405 to Reagan Blvd.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III and Phase IV.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along CR 170.
i) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
j) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for the Pond Springs Rd. project.
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2.
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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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Discuss and deliberate economic development matters pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), including the following:
a) Acute care hospital in City of Round Rock with Round Rock RE Holdings, LLC.
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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) 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
d) 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
e) 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
f) 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;
g) 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
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m ) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o.) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p.) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. |
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:45 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012.
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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 regarding economic development matters. |
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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) 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
d) 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
e) 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
f) 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;
g) 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
h) Employment related matters.
i) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
j) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
k) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
l) Legal matters regarding the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
m ) Civil Action No. A12CV0062LY; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
n) Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-190-LY; Steven Hester v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
p.) Civil Action No. A12CV00543; Kevin Jones v. Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments. |