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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 consider a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #2. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for EMS. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for All District Courts. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Court at Law #2. 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 the 368th District Court. Click to View |
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Quote Chair Judge Kennon
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Tax Assessor-Collector. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Technology Services. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including, (5) Telephones, (1) Docking Station, (3) Printers, (3) Stylus C88 + Printers, (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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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, August 2015 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005. Click to View |
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JP4 EOM AUG 2015
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of August 2015 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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080115-083115 GWI-RFM
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080115-083115 GWI-RFM Graph
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of August 2015 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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080115-083115 Refunds Over 2500
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Section 8 subdivision - Pct 3. Click to View |
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Final Plat - Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Sec 8
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Recognize Cathy Atkinson, Accounting Manager for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector, for being honored by her peers in ICTA with the Certified Tax Administrator of the Year Award. 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 regarding the "Notice of Termination for Stormwater Discharges associated with Construction Activities" for the RM 620 Safety Improvements, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 1. Click to View |
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RM 620 NOT
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a variance request to Paragraph 7.7 of the 2013 Williamson County Subdivision Regulations for the Highland Meadows subdivision - Pct 2. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the transfer of 2006 Road Bond funds per recommendations of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager in the amount of $2,700,000.00 from 2006 Road Bond Non Departmental to: Lakeline Blvd. Right Turn Lanes (P331) in the amount of $750,000.00, CR 258 Phase II (P256) in the amount of $1,500,000.00 and to RM 620 (P235) in the amount of $450,000.00. Transfer $4,721,268.00 to 2006 Road Bond Non Departmental from: Lakeline Blvd. Extension (P170) in the amount of $1,000,000.00, Lakeline Blvd at US 183 (P252) in the amount of $279,956.00, Lakeline Blvd Extension Phase III (P266) in the amount of $874,221.00, Bagdad Road ROW (P272) in the amount of $250,000.00, Ronald Reagan Blvd. Phase III in the amount of $121,577.00, FM 1460 Phase II (P262) in the amount of $317.00, CR 110 North (P267) in the amount of $1,000,000.00, Madrid Drive Extension (P280) in the amount of $54,396.00, CR 138 (P179) in the amount of $11,345.00, FM 1460 (P195) in the amount of 979,456.00 and Chandler Road Expansion (P255) in the amount of $150,000.00. Transfer $900,000 from Williams Drive (P183) to IH-35 Frontage Roads/Ramps (P162).
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Memo
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Crosswalk Church Round Rock for ROW needed on CR 110. (PARCEL 5S) Click to View |
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Crosswalk Church Contract
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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 wastewater easement to the City of Austin through a portion of the parkland located west of Parmer Lane near the intersection of Parmer and Grouse Drive. Click to View |
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COA Wastewater Easement
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Discuss and take appropriate action by authorizing execution of Tax Abatement Agreement with Toppan Printing America, Inc., First Amendment.
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Toppan Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve reimbursement of $915,891 and funding of construction of traffic light at Williams Drive and Jim Hogg Road as full and final payment for the City of Georgetown’s participatory obligation under the Interlocal Agreement between the City and the County regarding the expansion of Williams Drive. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval regarding Civil Process Fees for 2015 - 2016. Click to View |
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Civil Process Fees 2015 - 2016
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Local Park Grant Program Resolution Authorizing Application for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant application for the Williamson County Expo Center. Click to View |
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TPWD Resolutionn
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Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action regarding Public Services Funding Agreement for FY2016 with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to support Williamson County court operations.
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Agreement
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Discuss and take appropriate action on a second amended engagement agreement with the law firm of Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry regarding representation of Williamson County and Williamson County Officials and Employees in their official and individual capacities in relation to Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of those attorney 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.
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2nd Amd Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the renewal of education affiliation agreement between Williamson County EMS and Temple College. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an Agreement between Williamson County and Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service. Click to View |
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Extension MOU
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a resolution regarding nominees for the Williamson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Click to View |
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WCADBoard
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for two (2) full-time equivalents (FTEs) as forensic scientists. Click to View |
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FY 16 Crime Analyst
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the following 2015-2016 budgets:
0390 County Wide Records Management and Preservation Fund
0386 District Clerk - Records Management and Preservation Fund
0350 Law Library Fund
0882 Fleet Maintenance Fund
0545 Regional Animal Shelter Fund
0507 Regional Communication System Fund
0340 Tobacco Fund
0388 Court Records Preservation Fund
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Special Revenue Funds FY 16 Approve
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Discuss, consider and acknowledge the following 2015-2016 budgets:
0355 Court Reporter Service Fund
0360 Courthouse Security Fund
0361 JP Security Fund
0372 JP Tecnology Fund
0370 Alternate Dispute Fund
0380 Probate Court Fund
0367 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3, Truancy Program Fund
0368 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #2, Truancy Program Fund
0369 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4, Truancy Program Fund
0373 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1, Truancy Program Fund Click to View |
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Special Revenue Funds FY 16 Acknowledge
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the FY2015/2016 Budget Order. Click to View |
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budgetorderdraft
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Department to have any county-approved auction company hold on-line auctions for the sale of surplus county property on the following dates: October 7th through October 21st in 2015, October 14th through October 28th in 2015, December 16th through December 30th in 2015, January 13th through January 27th in 2016, February 17th through March 2nd in 2016 April 6th through April 20th in 2016, April 13th through April 27th in 2016, June 15th through June 29th in 2016, July 13th through July 27th in 2016, and August 17th through August 31 in 2016 . All auctions closing by 5pm CST on these dates. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Asphalt Mixes for Williamson County Road and Bridge, Bid# 1509-010.
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Asphalt Mixes
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on rejecting proposals received for RFP#15RFP131, Hosted Solution - Web Based Benefit Enrollment System, and authorizing Purchasing Agent to re-advertise and receive proposals for same under new RFP#1509-011. Click to View |
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RFP package
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving extension with Cigna Group Insurance of Fully Insured Basic Life and Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D Voluntary Disability Program for county employees until December 31, 2015. Click to View |
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amendment to Cigna policy
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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 regarding 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. |