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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
 

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:41 A.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Absent:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Others Present:
Hal Hawes, Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
 
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the August 27, 2013 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  08.27.2013 CC Minutes
 
             
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
3.
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.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,588,835.79 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.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Addendum 09-03-2013
  Wire Transfers 09-03-2013
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  There were no comments.
             
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 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Technology Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Technology Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0503-005741 Computer Software >$5000 $8,100.00
To 0100-0503-005740 Computer Equipment >$5000 $8,100.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
6. Discuss and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Animal Services.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Animal Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0545-0545-004976 Animal Disposal $1,500.00
From 0545-0545-004810 Lawn Service $   500.00
From 0545-0545-004621 Copier Rental $   500.00
To 0545-0545-004968 Care of Animals $2,500.00
From 0545-0545-003001 Small Equipment $1,095.11
To 0545-0545-003200 Medical Supplies $1,095.11
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
7. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Technology Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Technology Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0503-005741 Computer Software > $5000 $28,054.00
To 0100-0503-003010 Computer Equipment < $5000 $28,054.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
8. To discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of a line item transfer for Fleet Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Fleet Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0882-0882-003524 Sublet $6,500.00
To 0882-0882-003522 Batteries Tires and Tubes $6,000.00
To 0882-0882-004510 Facility Maintenance Repair $   500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for All District Courts.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All District Courts:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0435-004131 Ct Aptd Atty/Family $25,000.00
To 0100-0435-004133 Ct Aptd Atty/Juvenile $25,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $1,500.00
To 0100-0409-003900 Non Dept/Memberships $1,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
11. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0454-004141 Interpretors $   250.00
From 0100-0454-004210 Internet/Email $   150.00
From 0100-0454-004211 Telephone $   150.00
From 0100-0454-004500 Maintenance Contracts $   142.56
From 0100-0454-004621 Copier Rental $   450.00
From 0100-0454-004100 Professional Services $   450.00
From 0100-0454-004002 Jurors $   450.00
To 0100-0454-003006 Office Equipment $2,042.56
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
12. To discuss and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-000777 Transfer to Capital Projects $434,000.00
To 0200-0210-003550 Asphalt $434,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
13. Discuss and take action on Budget Line Item Transfer for Juvenile Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0576-004100 Professional Services $2,500.00
To 0100-0576-004500 Maintenance Contracts $2,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
14. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for All County Courts at Law.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All County Courts at Law:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0425-004131 All Cty Cts/Family-Apt Atty $15,000.00
To 0100-0425-004134 All Cty Cts/Misd-Aptd Atty $15,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
15. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0453-004500 Maintenance Contracts $500.00
To 0100-0453-004933 Food For Jurors $500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
16. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0475-004902 Co Atty Leg Supp $2,599.97
To 0100-0475-003005 Office Furniture < $5000 $2,599.97
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
17. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0475-003100 Office Supplies $2,100.03
To 0100-0475-003005 Office Furniture < $5000 $   300.03
To 0100-0475-004510 Facility Maint. & Repair $1,700.00
To 0100-0475-003006 Office Equipment <$5000 $   100.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
18. To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0475-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $1,000.00
From 0100-0475-003901 Publications/Books/Periodicals $1,000.00
To 0100-0475-003006 Office Equipment<$5000 $2,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
19. Consider authorizing the transfer of office furniture, office supplies and vehicles through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  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.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Forms
 
             
20. Discuss and consider approval of final plat for the Alsace Avenue North subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the final plat for the Alsace Avenue North subdivision - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Final Plat - Alsace Avenue North
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
21. Discuss and take action on a resolution declaring September 2013 as National Preparedness Month in Williamson County.
  Emergency Management Coordinator Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution declaring September 2013 as National Preparedness Month in Williamson County.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  National Preparedness Month Resolution
 
             
22. To review and recognize the professional achievements of Emergency Management personnel during FY13.
  Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed addressed the Court. No action was taken on this matter.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:16 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013.
             
23. 10:15 Hold Public Hearing on plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2013-2014.
  District Clerk Lisa David addressed the Court.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:22 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013.
             
24. Discuss and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2013-2014.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 

Motion: To approve the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2013-2014.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  DC Records Arch FY 14
 
             
25. To discuss and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136; Vaughn Construction Change Order 47 in the amount of $27,841.00 for 125 additional data lines.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Vaughn Construction Change Order 47 in the amount of $27,841.00 for 125 additional data lines on Emergency Services Operations Center building project P136.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Vaughn Construction Change Order 47 for ESOC
 
             
27. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute an Agreement with YMCA of Greater Williamson County regarding funding for the Twin Lakes Park Project.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Agreement with YMCA of Greater Williamson County regarding funding for the Twin Lakes Park Project.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  YMCA Twin Lakes Park Project Agreement
 
             
28. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the renaming of Concepcion Dr. to Bella Risa Ln. in Mission Oaks subdivision, Section 2 inside the City of Georgetown’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Pct 3.
  Director of Geographic Information System (GIS)/Addressing Richard Semple addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve the renaming of Concepcion Drive to Bella Risa Lane in Mission Oaks subdivision, Section 2 inside the City of Georgetown’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) in Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Concepcion map
 
             
29. Discuss and consider approving the Tax Collection Agreement between Williamson Liberty Hill MUD and the County of Williamson Texas.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Tax Collection Agreement between Williamson Liberty Hill Municipal Utility District (MUD) and the County of Williamson, Texas.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Williamson-Liberty Hill MUD Tax Collection Agreement
 
             
30. Discuss and consider the approval of the designation of the location for posting of Contract Lien Sales Orders.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Order Designating the Location of Public Sales of Real Property Under Contract Lien.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Order for Contract Lien Sales Location Designation
 
             
31. Discuss and consider the approval of the designation of the location for posting of Tax Sales Orders.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Order Designating the Location of Tax Sales.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Order Designating Location of Tax Sales
 
             
32. Discuss and consider the approval of the designation of the location for posting of Execution Sales Orders.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Order Designating the Location of Public Sales of Real Property in Relation to Execution of Judgments.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Order Designating Location of Execution Sales Orders
 
             
33. Consider approving Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with Vista Oaks MUD.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Vista Oaks MUD 2nd
 
             
34. Discuss and consider approving the Williamson County Training Requirements for Serving as Election Workers.
  Chairman of Williamson County Democratic Party Karen Carter and Elections Administrator Jason Barnett addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Williamson County Training Requirements for Serving as Election Workers; with a change on #8 from 20 days to 3 days.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  elections
 
             
35. Approval of Jury Payment from $30.00 to $40.00 per State Comptroller.
  District Clerk Lisa David addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve an increase of Jury Payment from $30.00 to $40.00, per the State Comptroller.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Juror Reimbursement
 
             
36. Discuss and request final approval to accept and use the 2014 Justice Assistance Grant Award.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To accept and use the 2014 Justice Assistance Grant Award.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Justice Assistance Grant Award
 
             
37. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding revised Payor Access Agreement with CIGNA and rescind the prior approval of the Agreement given on July 30, 2013.
  Director of Workforce Services Crystal Bustillos, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Assistant County Attorney Shannon Francis, and Legal Advisor to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the revised Payor Access Agreement with CIGNA and rescind the prior approval of the Agreement given on July 30, 2013; with a revision to Paragraph #2 of the Addendum to provide for termination for convenience and without cause, of the Payor Access Agreement.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
  CIGNA LifeSource Transplant Network Agreement
 
             
38. Discuss and take appropriate action on quote #BNBRQ1769 with SunGard Public Sector Inc.
  Director of Geographic Information System (GIS)/Addressing Richard Semple addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve quote #BNBRQ1769 with SunGard Public Sector Incorporated.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Attachments:
  SunGard Public Sector Quote
 
             
39. Discuss and consider approving Public Official Liability Coverage effective 9/1/13 through 9/30/14.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve Public Official Liability Coverage effective September 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent from the Dais)
  Attachments:
  TAC PO Liability
 
             
40. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $16.200.00
To 0100-0409-004413 Non Dept/Personal Liability $16,200.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Other: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Absent)
             
41. Discuss and consider taking action on the FY 14 Cash Reduction Plan in the amount of $6.3M.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig, Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh, and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Items for Capital Spend Down
  Unbudgeeted Facility Enhancements
  Unfunded Life Cycle Items
 
             
42. Discuss and take appropriate action on agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County and Cities Health District for participation in the Community Paramedicine project that was created under the Medicaid 1115 Transformation Waiver.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Community Paramedicine Agreement
 
             
43. Discuss and consider approving the Williamson County Budget Order for FY13/14.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  budgetorder
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:05 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013.
             
44. 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.
e) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
f) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way along Lakeline extension.
g) Discuss proposed acquisition and/or sale of property for Arterial H.
h) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland in Precinct 2. 
i) Discuss proposed Gattis School road wall claim
j) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas.
k) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
l) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
m) Discuss the proposed acquisition of property located at 355 Texas Ave. Round Rock, Texas
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
45. Discuss and deliberate economic development matters pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), including the following:
a) Clean Shift Project
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
46. 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) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) 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
g) Employment related matters.
h) 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.
i) 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
j) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
k) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) 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
o) 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.
p) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
q) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
r) Contract between Williamson County and Westar Construction, Inc. for Berry Springs Creek Dam Repair
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:12 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013.
             
47. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
48. Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development matters.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
49. 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) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al., In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) 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
g) Employment related matters.
h) 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.
i) 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
j) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
k) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) 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
o) 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.
p) Cause No. 13-0748-C368; Williamson County v. Parsons Environment & Infrastructure Group Inc. et al. in the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
q) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
r) Contract between Williamson County and Westar Construction, Inc. for Berry Springs Creek Dam Repair
  No action was taken on this item.
             
50. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT  12:12 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 10th day of September 3013.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy

    

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