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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
 


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:40 A.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014, 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 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the September 9, 2014 meeting.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  09.09.2014 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.
  Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Karen Knightstep addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $5,485,005.86 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 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  09.16.2014 Funding Report
  09.16.2014 Quick Check Report
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
 

Alison Gleason and Jim Daniels of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department addressed the Court.

             
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 )
             
5. Discuss and consider approving line item transfer for County Sheriff.
  This item was pulled from the Agenda.
             
6. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. One Williamson County.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #1:
 
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0451-004100 Professional Services $1,500.00
To 0100-0451-003901 Publications/Books/Per $1,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector's office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-004500 Hardware Maintenance $800.00
From 0100-0499-004350 Printed Forms, Books Binders $800.00
To 0100-0499-003006 Office Equipment $1,600.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on line item transfer for Purchasing.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Purchasing:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0494-003005 Office Furniture $426.00
From 0100-0494-003006 Office Equipment $600.00
To 0100-0494-004310 Advertising and Legal Notices $1,026.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
9. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non Departmental:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-002060 Non Dept/Unemployment Insur $13,300.00
To 0100-0409-002070 Non Dept/Group Ins-Retirees $13,300.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
10. To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Line Item Transfer for Road & Bridge.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road & Bridge:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-001107 Temp Labor-Seasonal Help $5,600.00
To 0200-0210-002070 Group Ins/Retirees $5,600.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
11. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for CCL #4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Court at Law No. 4:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $735.70
To 0100-0429-004010 CCL#4/Visiting Judge $735.70
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
12. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Animal Services.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Animal Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0545-0545-003670 Use of Donations $2,251.61
To 0545-0545-001107 Temp Labor $2,091.60
To 0545-0545-002010 FICA $160.01
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for JP3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Precinct #3:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0453-004621 Copier Rental & Supplies $500.00
To 0100-0453-003901 Publications/Books/Per. $500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
14. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for County Jail.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Jail:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0570-003316 Medical/Hospital $1,000.00
To 0100-0570-003200 Medical Supplies $1,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
15. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on budget line item transfer requests for Juvenile Services. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
To 0100-0576-003306 Food Services $12,000.00
From 0100-0576-004100 Professional Services $12,000.00
To 0100-0576-003005 Office Furniture $3,000.00
From 0100-0576-003900 Membership Dues $3,000.00
To 0100-0576-003316 Medical/Hospital $1,000.00
To 0100-0576-003317 Dental $1,000.00
From 0100-0576-003307 Pharmaceuticals $2,000.00
To 0100-0576-003100 Office Supplies $1,500.00
From 0100-0576-004999 Miscellaneous $1,500.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
16. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for EMS.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0540-005700 Vehicles > $5000 $60,000.00
To 0100-0540-001110 Overtime $60,000.00
From 0100-0540-005000 Capital Outlay > $5000 $92,000.00
To 0100-0540-001110 Overtime $92,000.00
From 0100-0540-005000 Capital Outlay > $5,000 $11,628.00
To 0100-0540-002010 Fica $11,628.00
From 0100-0540-005000 Capital Outlay > $5,000 $19,426.00
To 0100-0540-002020 Retirement $19,426.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
17. 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).
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  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).
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Asset Change Forms
  Vehicle Asset Change Forms
 
             
18. Consider approving Justice of the Peace 4, August 2014 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 August 2014 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  JP4 AUG 2014 EOM REPORT
 
             
19. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of August 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of August 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  080114-083114 GWI-RFM Graph
  080114-083114 GWI-RFM
 
             
20. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of August 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of August 2014 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  080114-083114 Refunds Over 2500
 
             
21. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of preliminary plat for the Teravista Sec 5 Ph 2 subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion:  To approve preliminary plat for Teravista Section 5 Phase 2 subdivision - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Prelim Plat - Teravista Sec 5 Ph 2
 
             
22. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Amendment #3 to the Williamson County license agreement with the Block House MUD - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute Amendment No. 3 to Williamson County License Agreement with the Block House Municipal Utility District (MUD) - Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Blockhouse MUD Amended License Agreement
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
23. To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure's projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh invited everyone to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for State Highway (SH) 195 Phase I at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at the intersection of Farm-to-Market (FM) 487 and SH 195. No action was taken on this item.
             
24. Hear the September 2014 Construction Summary Report for Road Bond and Pass Through Financing projects.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  September 2014 CSR
 
             
25. Discuss and consider approving Rodriguez Transportation Group, Inc. engineering contract for the Georgetown Inner Loop at WilCo Way continuous Left Turn Lane project as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program. 
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh 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 Rodriguez Transportation Group, Inc. Contract for Engineering Services for the Georgetown Inner Loop at WilCo Way continuous Left Turn Lane project as part of the 2013 Road Bond Program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Rodriguez Transportation Group Contract for Inner Loop at Wilco Way
 
             
26. Discuss and consider approving Atkins North America, Inc. engineering contract for the Hairy Man Road/Brushy Creek Road Traffic Study as part of the 2013 Road Bond program.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute Atkins North America, Inc. Contract for Engineering Services for the Hairy Man Road/Brushy Creek Road Traffic Study as part of the 2013 Road Bond program.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Atkins North America PSA for Hairy Man Brushy Creek
 
             
27. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Stephen and William Bohls for property located in Taylor, Texas.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute Real Estate Contract with Stephen and William Bohls for property located in Taylor, Texas.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bohls Real Estate Contract
 
             
28. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No 19A and the County of Williamson, Texas.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute Tax Collection Agreement between the Williamson County Municipal Utility District (MUD) #19A and the County of Williamson, Texas.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Williamson County MUD 19A Tax Collection Agreement
 
             
29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the FY14/15 Budget Order. 
 

Rebecca Clemons, Executive Assistant to the County Judge and Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.

  Attachments:
  budgetorder
 
             
30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Fog Seal Woodland Park, Bid# 14IFB00239 to the lowest and best bidder – ALPHA Paving Industries LLC and approving the Construction Agreement for execution.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To award bids received for Fog Seal Woodland Park, Bid #14IFB00239 to the lowest and best bidder – ALPHA Paving Industries LLC and to approve the Agreement for Construction Services for execution.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Alpha Paving Industries Contract for Fog Seal
  Bid Tab Woodland Park
  Recommendation Letter
 
             
31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Parks and Recreation Seal Coat, Bid# 14IFB00241 to the lowest and best bidder – RHB Construction and approving the Construction Agreement for execution.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To award bids received for Parks and Recreation Seal Coat, Bid #14IFB00241 to the lowest and best bidder – RHB Construction and to approve the Agreement for Construction Services for execution.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  RHB Construction Contract for Parks Seal Coat
  Bid Tab Parks Seal Coat
  Recommendation
 
             
32. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Williamson County Central Texas Treatment Center Roof Repair, Bid# 14IFB00240 to the lowest and best bidder – Carrington Roofing and approving the Construction Agreement for execution.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To award bids received for Williamson County Central Texas Treatment Center Roof Repair, Bid #14IFB00240 to the lowest and best bidder – Carrington Roofing and approve the Agreement for Construction Services for execution.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Carrington Roofing Contract for CTTC
  Bid Tab CTTC Roof
  Recommendation
 
             
33. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing extension of Farm Lease of 142.3 Acres in Hutto to Christy Noren; from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.
  General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
  Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute Farm Lease Extension Agreement of 142.3 Acres in Hutto to Christy Noren for a 12 month period beginning October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Noren Farm Lease Estension
 
             
34. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on extending Williamson County contract #12WCP2003 Janitorial Services with Spotless Cleaning for the period of October 1, 2014 through October 30, 2014 for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute Agreement to Extend Williamson County Bid/Proposal #12WCP2003 Janitorial Services with Spotless Cleaning for the contract period beginning October 1, 2014 and ending October 30, 2014 for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Spotless Cleaning Extension Agreement
 
             
35. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding proposals received for the lease of 227 Acres of Agricultural Land East of Jonah Texas (Blackland Heritage County Park), proposal # 14RFP00220 to the best proposal meeting specifications – Clifton Kotrla and authorize the County Judge to execute the Lease Agreement.
  Emory Stromberg of Taylor and Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court.

This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken. After reconvening from Executive Session, no action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  eval doc 1
  eval doc 2
  eval doc 3
  eval matrix
  Farm Lease Kotrla
  Proposals
  Recommendation Letter
 
             
36. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving contract between PropertyRoom.com and Williamson County for Property Disposition Services as per TX-Mas contract #TXMAS-14-00CORP010.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve contract between PropertyRoom.com and Williamson County for Property Disposition Services as per TX-Mas contract #TXMAS-14-00CORP010.

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Property Room.com Property Disposition Services Agreement
  TX Mas
 
             
37. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Fog Seal Block House Creek, IFB #14IFB00235 to the lowest and best bidder - Alpha Paving Industries and approving the Construction Agreement for execution.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion:  To award bids received for Fog Seal Block House Creek, IFB #14IFB00235 to the lowest and best bidder - Alpha Paving Industries and approve the Agreement for Construction Services for execution.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Alpha Paving Industries Contract for Fog Seal Block House Creek
  Bid tab Block House Creek
  recommendation letter
 
             
38. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving agreement between Commercial Security Integration and Williamson County for Camera Surveillance System for Justice of the Peace Precinct # 4.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve agreement between Commercial Security Integration and Williamson County for Camera Surveillance System for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Additional Information
  Commercial Security Integration Agreement JP 4
 
             
39. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the agreement between Bentley and Williamson County for Power Geopac Software.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute Amendment No. 1 to Bentley SELECT Program Agreement for Power Geopac Software.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Bentley Power GEOPAK Software Agreement
  quote
  select open access form
 
             
40. 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 additional revenues for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Sheriff's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-370515 TDH Monitoring Fees $12,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
41. 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 additional expenditures for the Sheriff's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Sheriff's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0560-001110 Overtime $8,944.80
  0100-0560-002010 FICA $918.00
  0100-0560-002020 Retirement $1,537.20
  0100-0560-002050 Worker's Comp $600.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
42. 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 additional expenditures for the Tobacco Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Tobacco Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0340-0340-004704 Health Dist Coop Agmt $220,311.08
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:27 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014.
             
43. 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.
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
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 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
  No action was taken in Executive Session
             
45. 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
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
46. 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).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014.
             
47. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development matters.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
48. Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate.
  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.1:13- 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
  No action was taken on this item.
             
50. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Williamson County officers, department heads or employees.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
51. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:01 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 23rd day of September 2014.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy


    

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