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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 16, 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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09.16.2014 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 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To note in the Minutes the off right-of-way work to grade and repair driveway of Ricky and Cheryle Kruger at 5090 County Road 100 in Hutto.
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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 ROW CR 100
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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.
Commissioner Birkman abstained in regards to payment of an invoice for Bagdad Road (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,241,024.08 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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09.23.2014 Funding Report
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09.23.2014 Quick Check Report
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09.23.2014 Wire Transfers
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Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
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Citizen comments. |
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill, Mary Ellen Kersch of Georgetown, April Nowling of Georgetown, Retired Colonel Michael Custer of Austin in Williamson County, Jane Leatherman Van Praag of Bartlett, and Greg Windham of Georgetown 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 – 15 ) |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney:
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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 the District Attorney's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney:
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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 CSCD (Adult Probation).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (Adult Probation):
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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 a Line Item Transfer for Emergency Communications.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Communications:
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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 EMS.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
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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, considerate and take appropriate action to approve 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 3 Valerie Covey
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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Consider accepting a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in Memory of Ralph Edward Janoe, Jr.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in Memory of Ralph Edward Janoe, Jr.
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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 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the transfer of various county assets through inter-office transfer, auction, donation, destruction, or trade-in (complete list attached).
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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 Forms
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Rancho Sienna Sec 7 subdivision - Pct 3.
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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 final plat for the Rancho Sienna Section 7 subdivision - 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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Final Plat - Rancho Sienna Sec 7
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Rancho Sienna Sec 3 subdivision - Pct 3.
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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 final plat for the Rancho Sienna Section 3 subdivision - 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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Final Plat - Rancho Sienna Sec 3
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of final plat for the Rancho Sienna Sec 9 subdivision - Pct 3.
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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 final plat for the Rancho Sienna Section 9 subdivision - 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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Final Plat - Rancho Sienna Sec 9
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| REGULAR AGENDA |
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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 announced that the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for State Highway (SH) 195 Phase I at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 has been postponed. No action was taken on this item. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 1, to contract number 14IFB00241, in the amount of $986.00 for the Parks Seal Coat Improvements.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1, to contract number 14IFB00241, in the amount of $986.00 for the Parks Seal Coat Improvements.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Change Order 1 for Parks Seal Coat
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Discuss and consider approving Aguirre & Fields, LP engineering contract for the Seward Junction Southeast 2013 Road Bond project.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Aguirre & Fields, LP Contract for Engineering Services for the Seward Junction Southeast 2013 Road Bond project.
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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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Aguirre and Fields Engineering Contract for Seward Junction
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Discuss and consider approving Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. contract for utility coordination and relocation services for the 2013 Road Bond program.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. Contract for Engineering Services for utility coordination and relocation services for the 2013 Road Bond 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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Attachments: |
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Cobb Fendley and Associates Contract for Utility Coordination
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Discuss and consider approving a contract amendment for access to confidential Agency Data form Texas Workforce Commission. This is only a date extension to the original contract with no changes.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Texas Workforce Commission Information Release Contract Amendment and the Contract/Amendment Language Change Certification Form.
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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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Texas Workforce Commission Contract Extension
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the final approval to accept and use the 2015 Justice Assistance Grant-Digital Discovery Highway award.
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County Attorney Melissa Hightower addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve acceptance and use of the 2015 Justice Assistance Grant-Digital Discovery Highway award.
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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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grant
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Tyler Technology Services Professional Services Agreement to provide training on Odyssey Hot Checks.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
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Attachments: |
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Tyler Hot Checks Training Agreement
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Discuss and consider approving the following 2014-2015 Budgets:
0390 County Wide Records Mgmt and Preservation Fund
0386 District Clerk - Records Mgmt and Preservation Fund
0350 Law Library Fund
0882 Fleet Maintenance Fund
0545 Regional Animal Shelter Fund
0507 Radio Communication System
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budgets:
0390 County Wide Records Mgmt and Preservation Fund
0386 District Clerk - Records Mgmt and Preservation Fund
0350 Law Library Fund
0882 Fleet Maintenance Fund
0545 Regional Animal Shelter Fund
0507 Radio Communication System
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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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FY15SpecialRevFunds
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Discuss and acknowledge the following 2014-2015 Budgets:
0355 Court Reporter Service Fund
0360 Courthouse Security Fund
0361 JP Security Fund
0372 JP Technology Fund
0370 Alternate Dispute Resolution Fund
0380 Probate Court Fund
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Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To acknowledge the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budgets:
0355 Court Reporter Service Fund
0360 Courthouse Security Fund
0361 JP Security Fund
0372 JP Technology Fund
0370 Alternate Dispute Resolution Fund
0380 Probate Court 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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Spreadsheet
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action related to FY2015 “off-duty” work under Tex. Occup. Code Sec. 1702.322 (exception to the private security work licensing requirement) conducted by county law enforcement on their own time. Necessary action may include, but is not limited to: 1) authorization of revising related policies; 2) setting September 30, 2014 as end date for any current payroll processing of “off-duty” work; 3) addressing usage of any county assets such as vehicles, uniforms, fuel, maintenance, and insurance; and 4) sending any needed additional notices regarding same.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, Captain Mike Gleason of the Sheriff's Office, and General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Fiscal Year 2014-2015 “off-duty” work under Texas Occupational Code Section 1702.322 (exception to the private security work licensing requirement) conducted by county law enforcement on their own time.
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Motion and Second were withdrawn.
This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken. After reconvening from Executive Session, the court took action on this item.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To 1) set September 30, 2014 as the end date for any current payroll processing of "off-duty" officer work for Municipal Utility Districts (MUD) and those include Anderson Mill, Block House, Fern Bluff, Meadows at Chandler Creek, North Austin (Rattan Creek), Ranch @ Cypress Creek, Teravista (all), Vista Oaks, Williamson County MUD #1, and Williamson/Travis MUD #1; 2) all other entities as of November 1, 2014; 3) send necessary notification to all entities.
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison (Absent)
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on appointing members to a committee to review and make recommendations on policies and procedures for the acquisition, use and management of mobile devices.
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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 appoint Ashlie Koenig, Richard Semple, Michael Hansen, Melissa Hightower, Jeff Isbell, Larry Gaddes, Pat Erickson, Bill Gravell, Gary Wilson, and Lisa Birkman as committee members and Ashlie Koenig as chairman to review and make recommendations on policies and procedures for the acquisition, use, and management of mobile devices.
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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 the FY14/15 Budget Order.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget Order.
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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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2014-2015 Budget Order
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for IFB#14IFB00245, Electronic Plumbing Valve for County Jail to the lowest and best bid meeting specifications, I-CON Systems, Inc.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To award bids received for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #14IFB00245, Electronic Plumbing Valve for County Jail to the lowest and best bid meeting specifications - I-CON Systems, Inc.
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Bid Tab Jail Valve
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Recommendation
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing extension of Farm Lease of 192 Acres in Hutto to Dennis Johnson and Jerry Roznovak; from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Farm Lease Extension Agreement of 192 Acres in Hutto to Dennis Johnson and Jerry Roznovak for a one-year period 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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Johnson Roznovak Farm Lease Extension
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting date of October 21, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for the lease of Belford Square property at 310 W. 7th Street, Suite 102, Georgetown, TX 78626, proposal # 15RFP106.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of October 21, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for the lease of Belford Square property at 310 West 7th Street, Suite 102, Georgetown, TX 78626, Proposal #15RFP106.
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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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RFP Belford Sq 102
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting date of October 21, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for the lease of Belford Square property at 310 W. 7th Street, Suite 103, Georgetown, TX 78626, proposal # 15RFP107.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize advertising and set the date of October 21, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Purchasing Department to receive proposals for the lease of Belford Square property at 310 West 7th Street, Suite 103, Georgetown, TX 78626, Proposal #15RFP107.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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RFP Belford SQ 103
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Discuss,consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Facilities Parking Lot Fog Seal, Bid# 14IFB00246 to the lowest and best bidder – Alpha Paving Industries, LLC and approving the Construction Agreement for execution.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To award bids received for Facilities Parking Lot Fog Seal, Bid #14IFB00246 to the lowest and best bidder – Alpha Paving Industries, LLC and approve the Agreement for Construction Services for execution.
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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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Alpha Paving Contract for Facilities Parking Lots Fog Seal
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Bid Tab Facilities Park Lot
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Recommendation
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Discuss,consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Twin Lakes Park Fog Seal, Bid# 14IFB00243 to the lowest and best bidder – Alpha Paving Industries, LLC and approving the Construction Agreement for execution.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To award bids received for Twin Lakes Park Fog Seal, Bid #14IFB00243 to the lowest and best bidder – Alpha Paving Industries, LLC and approve the Agreement for Construction Services for execution.
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Aye:
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County Judge Dan A. Gattis
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
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Attachments: |
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Alpha Paving Twin Lakes Park Fog Seal Agreement
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Bid Tab Twin Lakes
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Recommendation
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on extending RFP#13RFP00102, Landscape Maintenance for the same terms and conditions but with a price increase of 4.8% pursuant to the economic adjustment clause, as set forth in the RFP specifications, for the contract period beginning October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the Agreement to Extend Request for Proposal (RFP) #13RFP00102, Landscape Maintenance for the same terms and conditions but with a price increase of 4.8% pursuant to the economic adjustment clause, as set forth in the RFP specifications, for a one-year period 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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Red and White Greenery Agreement Extension
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Dept. Of Labor data
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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 additional revenues for September 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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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 September 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty:
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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, 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 September 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
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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 September 2014 Extra Duty and Voluntary Duty pay:
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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 10:20 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 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.)
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Inner Loop
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 and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters). |
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| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:17 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development. |
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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 regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials. |
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No action was taken on this item. |
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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Commissioner Birkman wished her mother a happy birthday and updated the Court on her work regarding foster care in Williamson County. |