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The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items: |
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, Wire Transfers and Electronic Payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
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Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
( Items 5 – 22 )
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Fleet Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector's office Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP#4 Click to View |
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Discuss and take action on approval of line transfers for Emergency Management. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Technology Services Click to View |
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Discuss and take approving a line item transfer for Emergency Communications: Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on noting in the minutes the Commissioners Education Certificate of Completion certifying that Lisa Birkman has successfully completed the continuing education provisions of Article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code for 2014.
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certificate 2014
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Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Williamson County Commissioners Court the 2014 Certification of Compliance for certified investment training for Kathy Kohutek, First Assistant Treasurer, Deputy County Treasurer, CIO. The completion of 15 hours of instruction specific to investment education satisfies Section 2256.008 of the Texas Public Funds Investment Act. Click to View |
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CIO Certificate Kathy Kohutek June 2014
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving and authorizing the deletion/redaction of certain information related to computer security from the minutes and agenda notice records of August 19, 2014, as recommended by the IT Department (RE: attachment to Item No. 33 related to computer security information). Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached). Click to View |
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Asset Change Forms
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Consider acknowledging a renewal of the Contract for Commissary Services for the County Jail. Click to View |
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Keefe
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Consider approving Agreement to Extend Williamson County Professional Services Agreement for Medical Services at the County Jail. Click to View |
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Barta-2014
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the revised plat for Lots 36 and 37, Block C, of the Beltorre subdivision - Pct 3 Click to View |
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Amended Plat - Beltorre Blk C Lots 36 & 37
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Ph 1 Sec 3A subdivision - Pct 3 Click to View |
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Final Plat - Santa Rita Ranch Ph 1 Sec 3A
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Discuss and take appropriate action on landscape license agreement between Williamson County and West Williamson County MUD #1 - Pct. 3. Click to View |
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LMA West Wilco MUD No 1
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Star Ranch Sec 7 Ph 2 subdivision - Pct 4 Click to View |
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Final Plat - Star Ranch Sec 7 Ph 2
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on proclamation recognizing suicide as a public health problem and designating the month of September 2014 as "Suicide Prevention Month" in Williamson County to coincide with the 2014 National Suicide Prevention Week of September 8th through September 14th, and honoring Blake Pryor as the first recipient of the Hero for Hope Award. Click to View |
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Proclamation
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a proclamation honoring Judge Robert Lee Penn. Click to View |
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Judge Penn
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Recognize Larry Gaddes, Chief Deputy Tax Assessor/Collector, earning the designation of Certified Tax Administrator Click to View |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the FY 2014/2015 tax rates for Williamson County. Click to View |
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Tax Rate Order
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Discuss and take action on the implementation of a county-wide burn ban not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge to lift ban in the event drought conditions improve. Click to View |
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Drought Maps
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a resolution in support of a constitutional amendment that would authorize annual disbursements from the state’s oil and gas production tax collections to the State Highway Fund. Click to View |
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Resolution
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To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Round Rock Independent School District and the County of Williamson Texas Click to View |
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RRISD
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on FY14/15 Budget Order Click to View |
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budget order
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval of mutual contract termination between Williamson County and Texcavation Co., LLC related to Contract for Construction Services for Invitation for Bid #14IFB00227 (Tiger Trail Storm Drain Construction), and also authorize: 1) payment of $12,948.00 in exchange for release of additional claims for work not yet performed; 2) allow remaining work to be performed by Road & Bridge Department; and 3) designate County Judge to sign letter agreement of contract termination and release. Click to View |
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Termination agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge the revenues for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program: Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge the expenditures for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program: Click to View |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
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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 proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Crossing
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Landfill properties (Chandler Rd.)
2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss County owned real estate adjacent to and near RM 2338 at Booty's Crossing.
b) Discuss proposed sale of 98 acre tract abutting Blue Springs Blvd.
c) Discuss proposed trade of real estate adjacent to Chandler Rd. and CR 130 Click to View |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), 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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) 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
m) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC
n) Case No. 5:14-cv-0766-XR; Wickerham v. Waterman et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas |
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Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers, department heads or employees (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.074 – Personnel Matters). |
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REGULAR AGENDA (continued) |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, 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.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) 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.
h) 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
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) 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
l) 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
m) Claims and potential litigation regarding Ronald Reagan Boulevard North, Phase IV- Ranger Excavating, LP/Ramming Paving Company, LLC
n) Case No. 5:14-cv-0766-XR; Wickerham v. Waterman et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers, department heads or employees. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2014 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |