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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the September 2, 2014 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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09.02.2014 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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To note in the Minutes the off right-of-way work to grade and shape drainage channels on the property of Richard Nord at 2545 County Road (CR) 118 in Hutto and Frances, Wayne, and Charles Shell - Cobb Springs Ranch LTD at West CR 302 (property located on CR 343 approximately 1/2 mile west of CR 301) in Bartlett.
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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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Off Right-of-Way Work
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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 Karen Knightstep 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 authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,994,165.94 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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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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09.09.2014 Funding Report
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09.09.2014 Wire Transfers
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and Executive Director for Williamson County Historical Museum Mickie Ross 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 – 22 ) |
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Fleet.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Fleet Services:
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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, consider and take appropriate action to approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector's office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the 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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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector:
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for JP#4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and take action on approval of line transfers for Emergency Management.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line transfer for Emergency 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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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Technology Services.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Technology Services:
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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 approving a line item transfer for Emergency Communications.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To acknowledge 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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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To acknowledge 2014 Certification of Compliance for certified investment training for Kathy Kohutek, First Assistant Treasurer, Deputy County Treasurer, CIO; upon completion of 15 hours of instruction specific to investment education satisfying Section 2256.008 of the Texas Public Funds Investment Act.
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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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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).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the deletion/redaction of certain information related to computer security from the agenda and minutes records of August 19, 2014, as recommended by the Information Technology (IT) Department (RE: attachment to Item No. 33 related to computer security information).
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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, 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).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached); with the exception to remove the County Court at Law No. 1 Asset Status Change Form.
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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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Asset Change 09-09-14
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Consider acknowledging a renewal of the Contract for Commissary Services for the County Jail.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To acknowledge a renewal of the Contract for Commissary Services for the County Jail for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015.
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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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Keefe
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Consider approving Agreement to Extend Williamson County Professional Services Agreement for Medical Services at the County Jail.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Agreement to Amend and Extend Williamson County Professional Services Agreement for Medical Services at the County Jail for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015.
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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve revised plat for Lots 36 and 37 Block C of the Beltorre subdivision - Precinct #3.
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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 1 Section 3A subdivision - Precinct #3.
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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a landscape License Agreement between Williamson County and West Williamson County Municipal Utility District (MUD) #1 - Precinct #3.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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West Williamson County MUD 1 License Agreement
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve final plat for the Star Ranch Section 7 Phase 2 subdivision - Precinct #4.
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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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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To recognize suicide as a public health problem and designate 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 honor Blake Pryor as the first recipient of the Hero for Hope Award.
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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, consider and take appropriate action on a proclamation honoring Judge Robert Lee Penn.
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Executive Director for Williamson County Historical Museum Mickie Ross 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 approve a Proclamation honoring Judge Robert Lee Penn.
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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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Judge Robert Lee Penn Day Proclamation
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Recognize Larry Gaddes, Chief Deputy Tax Assessor/Collector, earning the designation of Certified Tax Administrator.
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Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt and Chief Deputy for Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the FY 2014/2015 tax rates for Williamson County.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and Chief Deputy for Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Motion: To approve a tax rate of $.276529 per $100.00 of taxable value for the purpose of Maintenance and Operations (M & O).
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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 a tax rate of $.279029 per $100.00 of taxable value for the purpose of Maintenance and Operations (M & O).
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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 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a tax rate of $.04 per $100.00 of taxable value for the purpose of assessing the Road and Bridge Taxes.
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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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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a tax rate of $.1675 per $100.00 of taxable value for the purpose of Interest and Sinking Service.
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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 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a property tax rate increase by the adoption of a tax rate of $.486529 which is effectively a 7.45% increase in the tax rate.
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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 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Order Adopting a Tax Rate for 2014.
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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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Order Adoptiong Tax Rate for 2014
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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.
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Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed 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 authorize the County Judge to sign a Burn Ban Order that prohibits outdoor burning for ninety (90) days and, if the County Judge determines that the circumstances present in the unincorporated areas of Williamson County no longer create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning, the County Judge is further authorized to terminate the Burn Ban prior to the expiration of said ninety (90) days.
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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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Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning
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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.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution in Support of a Constitutional Amendment for Increased State Funding for Transportation (authorized by Senate Joint Resolution 1) that would authorize annual disbursements from the state’s oil and gas production tax collections to the State Highway Fund.
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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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Resolution for Increased State Transportation Funding
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To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh invited everyone to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for State Highway 195 Phase I (Florence end) at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. No action was taken on this item. |
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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.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Tax Collection Agreement between the Round Rock Independent School District and Williamson County.
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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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Round Rock ISD Tax Collection Agreement
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on FY14/15 Budget Order.
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No action was taken on this item. |
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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.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the letter agreement of contract termination and release between Williamson County and Texcavation Co., LLC related to Contract for Construction Services for Invitation for Bid #14IFB00227 (Tiger Trail Storm Drain Construction); with a note regarding error in the agenda item "1) payment of $12,948.00 in exchange for release of additional claims for work not yet performed;" should be "for work performed".
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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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Texcavation 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.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To declare 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:
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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, 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.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To declare 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:
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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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| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:47 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014. |
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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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No action was taken in Executive Session. |
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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
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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.1:13- 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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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:34 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014. |
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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 real estate. |
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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.1:13- 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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No action was taken on this item. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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There were no comments. |