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The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items: |
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
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Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
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Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
( Items 5 – 18 )
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Constable Precinct 4. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on line item transfer for the Purchasing Department. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Court at Law 3.
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Commissioner, Precinct #2 office. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on budget line item transfer for request for Juvenile Services. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Jail Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Sheriff. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Corrections. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Line Item Transfer for the District Attorney's Office. Click to View |
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Discuss and take action on line item transfer for replacement chairs 11-17 years old for County Clerk.
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Receive and acknowledge Work Authorization No. 3 under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Surveying and Mapping (SAM) LLC and Williamson County dated February 9, 2015 for On Call Professional Survey Services for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
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SAM - WA3 On Call Professional Survey Services
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Receive and acknowledge Work Authorization No. 2 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between PaveTex Engineering and Testing, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 10, 2015 for Dense-Graded Hot Mix Lab Testing and Engineering Services for Chandler Road Overlay/Striping Project for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
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PaveTex WA 2 Chandler Rd Overlay/Striping
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-departmental transfer including, (8) Dell (Optiplex) Desktops, (16) Monitor, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152 Click to View |
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Asset Inter-Departmental Transfer
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including, (7) Cash Boxes, (3) Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combos, (1) Document Holder, (1) Small Table, (1) 4-Shelf Metal Bookcase, (1) 4-Drawer File Cabinet, (6) Sets of Vehicle Tire Chains, (1) VCR, (1) Mobile Vision Vehicle System, (1) Wired Mouse, (4) Dell (Optiplex) Desktops, (44) Motorola Radios, (36) Motorola Chargers (Single & Multiple Charge), (73) Motorola Radio Batteries, (15) Vertex Radios, (26) Vertex Chargers, (25) Vertex Batteries, (complete list attached), pursuant to Tex Local Gov't Code §263.152. Click to View |
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Asset Sale
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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 week of September 7th through September 13th, 2015 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Week" in Williamson County to coincide with the 2015 National Suicide Prevention Week. Click to View |
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Hope Proclamation
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation declaring September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Click to View |
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Proclamation
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Recognize Cathy Atkinson, Accounting Manager for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector, earning the designation of Certified Tax Administrator. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving templates for Contract Amendment No. 1 to Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services, Contract Amendment No. 1 to Williamson County Contract for Environmental Services and Contract Amendment No. 1 to Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services in relation to the 2013 Williamson County Road Bond Program and authorize the County Judge to execute such amendments for existing 2013 Williamson County Road Bond Program Contracts for Engineering Services, Environmental Services and Surveying Services. Click to View |
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Eng Contract Amendment No1 Indemnity Amendment
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ENV Contract Amendment No1 Indemnity Amendment
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Surveying Contract Amendment No1 Indemnity Amendment
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2013RB_ContractAmendmentNo1_Article22
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution for an Advance Funding Agreement with TXDOT for the Metropolitan Mobility Project (Overpasses, Ramps and Frontage Roads) Click to View |
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TXDOT Resolution
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a TXDOT Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement for a Metropolitan Mobility Project (Overpasses, Ramps and Frontage Roads) Click to View |
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TXDOT AFA
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Conduct a public hearing at 10:00 A.M. pursuant to Section 26.001, et. seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code regarding the feasibility of the use of the dedicated public parkland located west of Parmer lane near the intersection of Parmer Lane and Sage Grouse Drive for a City of Austin wastewater line. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a wastewater easement to the City of Austin through a portion of the parkland located west of Parmer lane near the intersection of Parmer Lane and Grouse Drive. Click to View |
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COA Wastewater Easement
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Discuss and consider making certain findings pursuant to Section 26.001, et. seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code regarding the City of Austin’s proposed location of a wastewater within a County park located west of Parmer lane near the intersection of Parmer Lane and Grouse Drive, to-wit: (1) whether there is a feasible and prudent alternative for the City of Austin to use a portion of the parkland for a wastewater easement, and (2) whether the location of said wastewater line minimizes harm to the land as a park resulting from the use or taking. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for the Parks Department to apply for a Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant for the Expo Center from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Click to View |
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TPWD Grant Program
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Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action regarding Services Contract with Dennis Steel, Inc. for Steel Fabrication on Splash Pad Roof Project.
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Dennis Steel Contract - P412 Splash Pad
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Dennis Steel Quote P412
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Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action regarding Services Contract with Whitetail Construction, Inc. for masonry work on Splash Pad Project.
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Whitetail Const Services Contract Splash Pad P412
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the 2015 tax rates for Williamson County. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution of the Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas requesting that the Williamson Central Appraisal District reappraise properties affected by the recent 2015 severe weather, devastating tornados and historic flooding, as authorized by Texas Tax Code Section 23.02. Click to View |
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WCADres.
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Discuss and consider acknowledging extension of the Contract for Commissary Services for the Williamson County Jail. Click to View |
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Keefe Commissary Extension
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of agreements for vehicle reimbursements during off-duty work conducted by Sheriff's Office deputies with:
a. N-Line Traffic Maintenance
b. Twentieth Century Fox Television Click to View |
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N-Line Agreement
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Twentieth Century Agreement
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an agreement between Williamson County and Weir Fire Department for establishing EMS ambulance and personnel housing at 450 FM 1105 Georgetown, TX 78626. Click to View |
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Agreement
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Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action regarding approval of a renewal agreement with Taser International, Inc. for Evidence.com services (on-officer cameras and cloud-based data storage) for Williamson County Constable, Pct. 2 to support law enforcement operations. Click to View |
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Taser Agreement for Body Cams and Storage
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Leander for a 10 foot wide reinforced concrete trail on the east side of Bagdad Road from the end of the current trail in Benbrook Ranch to CR 280. Click to View |
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Bagdad Trail Interlocal
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Leander for the widening of Bagdad Road from FM 2243 to CR 280. Click to View |
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Leander Interlocal for Bagdad Road
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Leander for road improvements to Hero Way, also known as old 2243, from Old 183 to Lakeline Boulevard. Click to View |
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Interlocal with Leander for Hero Way
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on nomination of Alisa Starks to the Williamson County Historical Commission (WCHC) Board of Directors. Click to View |
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Alisa Starks Bio
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Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding proposal to add the Williamson County Veterans Court to approved list of juror donations pursuant to H.B. 3996 and authority granted under amended Tex. Gov’t Code § 61.003(a) to support court operations.
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of Tennis Pro Manager for Williamson County Regional Park for same pricing, terms and conditions as existing contract for the term of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 with Mark Nayden. Click to View |
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Renewal Form
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding proposals received for the Landscape Services for Williamson County Parks, #1506-006 to the best proposal meeting specifications Heart of Texas Landscape and Irrigation. Click to View |
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Final Offer
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Bid Tab
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Evaluation
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Recommendation
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Metal Beam Guard Fence Replacement and-or Installation, Bid # 1507-002 to RHB Construction.
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Bid Tab
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RHB Agreement
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Recommendation
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on extending RFP # 14RFP00212 Patient Monitoring Devices for Williamson County EMS with Philips Healthcare through August 25, 2016. Click to View |
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Agreement to Extend
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Affidavit
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Discuss,consider and take appropriate action on regarding approval of a Renewal Agreement for Investment Advisory Services with First Southwest Asset Management, Inc. and the exemption of those services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code. Click to View |
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Renewal Agreement 2015
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First Southwest Advisory
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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 the Road & Bridge Fund. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Road & Bridge Fund. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on FY15/16 Budget Order. Click to View |
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draft
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)." |
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Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
b) Discuss Pearson Road District.
c) Discuss North Woods Road District.
d) Discuss Kaufman Loop.
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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.)
A. Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
1. Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Sneed Loop
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 119
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Park.
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections)
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Kruger property exchange (3901 CR 130 Hutto, TX)
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H.
m) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
n) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Williamson County Expo Center.
o) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240.
p) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.
B. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
1). Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the County
a) Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
b) Discuss proposed sale of real estate on Inner Loop
c) Discuss proposed trade of real estate adjacent to Chandler Rd. and CR 130
d) Discuss proposed exchange of property with Mr. Kruger
e) Discuss real estate at 355 Texas Ave. Click to View |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) 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
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) 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.
f) 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
g) 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
h) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
i) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
j) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al, In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
k) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
l) Cause No. 12-1226-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. James Broaddus d/b/a Broaddus & Associates, and Broaddus & Associates, Inc.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Notice of Claim - In Re Jessica Palmer
n) Floodplain Regulation Issue
o) Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
p) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
q) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, Et Al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
r) Notice of Claim – In Re Ray Steven Rose
s) Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal
t) Utility damage claim that occurred on or about 02/19/2014 on CR 488 (Claim # TXPR141360) |
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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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REGULAR AGENDA (continued) |
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Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) 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
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) 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.
f) 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
g) 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
h) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
i) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
j) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al, In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
k) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
l) Cause No. 12-1226-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. James Broaddus d/b/a Broaddus & Associates, and Broaddus & Associates, Inc.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Notice of Claim - In Re Jessica Palmer
n) Floodplain Regulation Issue
o) Carolyn Barnes v. Austin American Statesman, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-002626, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
p) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
q) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00679-RP, OCA-Great Houston and Mallika Das v. State of Texas, Et Al., In the United States District Court for the Western District
r) Notice of Claim – In Re Ray Steven Rose
s) Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding possible appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and approval of payment of disputed employment taxes pending appeal
t) Utility damage claim that occurred on or about 02/19/2014 on CR 488 (Claim # TXPR141360) |
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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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Comments from Commissioners. |
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2015 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |