| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1. |
|
|
Review and approval of minutes. |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the September 1, 2015 meeting.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
09.01.2015 CC Minutes
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2. |
|
|
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
|
| |
No action was taken on this item. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
|
|
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
|
| |
Accounts Payable/Payroll Lead Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court. |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,274,891.54 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and electronic benefit payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
09.08.2015 Electronic Payments
|
| |
09.08.2015 Funding Report
|
| |
09.08.2015 Quick Check Report
|
| |
09.08.2015 Wire Transfers
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
|
|
Citizen comments.
|
| |
Rick Lutowski of Georgetown and Tommy Horner of Georgetown addressed the Court. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 5 – 18 ) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. |
|
|
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Constable Precinct 4.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #4:
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
|
|
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on line item transfer for the Purchasing Department.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Purchasing Department:
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. |
|
|
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Court at Law 3.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for County Court at Law No. 3:
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8. |
|
|
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Commissioner, Precinct #2 office.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Commissioner of Precinct #2 office:
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9. |
|
|
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on budget line item transfer for request for Juvenile Services.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services:
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10. |
|
|
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Jail.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Jail:
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11. |
|
|
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Sheriff.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12. |
|
|
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Corrections.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Corrections:
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13. |
|
|
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Line Item Transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office:
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14. |
|
|
Discuss and take action on line item transfer for replacement chairs 11-17 years old for County Clerk.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for replacement chairs 11-17 years old for County Clerk; with corrections to the "From" account number 0100-0404-004350 from $2,000.00 to $4,940.00, the "To" account number 0100-0404-003005 from $2,000.00 to $4,940.00, delete the "From" account number 0100-0403-003100 in the amount of $3,600.00, and delete the "To" account number 0100-0403-003005 in the amount of $3,600.00:
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To 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.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Surveying and Mapping LLC Work Authorization 3 for On Call Professional Survey Services
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To 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.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
PaveTex Work Authorization 2 for Chandler Road
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through inter-departmental transfer including, (8) Dell (Optiplex) Desktops, (16) Monitor (complete list attached); pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Asset Inter-Departmental Transfer
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize 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 Texas Local Government Code § 263.152.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Asset Sale
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REGULAR AGENDA
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
State Representative Tony Dale of Cedar Park addressed the Court. |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a 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.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Suicide Prevention Awareness Week Proclamation
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20. |
|
|
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation declaring September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a Proclamation declaring September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21. |
|
|
Recognize Cathy Atkinson, Accounting Manager for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector, earning the designation of Certified Tax Administrator.
|
| |
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22. |
|
|
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
|
| |
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve 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.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
2013RB_ContractAmendmentNo1_Article22
|
| |
Eng Contract Amendment No1 Indemnity Amendment
|
| |
ENV Contract Amendment No1 Indemnity Amendment
|
| |
Surveying Contract Amendment No1 Indemnity Amendment
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24. |
|
|
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).
|
| |
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a Resolution for an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the Metropolitan Mobility Project (Overpasses, Ramps, and Frontage Roads)
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Resolution for TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for Metropolitan Mobility Project
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25. |
|
|
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).
|
| |
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve a Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement for a Metropolitan Mobility Project (Overpasses, Ramps, and Frontage Roads)
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
TxDOT Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement for Metropolitan Mobility Project
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:03 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and Project Manager for the City of Austin Public Works Department for Parmer Lane Interceptor Wastewater Improvements Steven Parks, and Kathy Fretwell of Kennedy/Jenks Consultants addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:15 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
No action was taken on this item. |
| |
Attachments: |
| |
City of Austin Wastewater Easement
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
No action was taken on this item. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner Precinct #2, addressed the Court. |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve 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.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
TPWD Grant Program
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30. |
|
|
Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action regarding Services Contract with Dennis Steel, Inc. for Steel Fabrication on Splash Pad Roof Project.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a Services Contract with Dennis Steel, Inc. for Steel Fabrication on Splash Pad Roof Project.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Dennis Steel Services Contract for Splash Pad Roof Project
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31. |
|
|
Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action regarding Services Contract with Whitetail Construction, Inc. for masonry work on Splash Pad Project.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a Services Contract with Whitetail Construction, Inc. for masonry work on Splash Pad Project.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Whitetail Construction Services Contract for Splash Pad Project
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32. |
|
|
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the 2015 tax rates for Williamson County.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To adopt a tax rate of 0.274029 per $100.00 of taxable value for the purpose of Maintenance and Operations (M & O) / General Fund.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
________________________________________ |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To adopt a tax rate of 0.1675 per $100.00 of taxable value for the purpose of Interest and Sinking Service / Debt Service.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
________________________________________ |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To adopt a tax rate of 0.04 per $100.00 of taxable value for the purpose of Road and Bridge Fund.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
________________________________________ |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a property tax rate increase by the adoption of a tax rate of 0.481529, which is effectively a 5.69% increase in the tax rate; and authorize the County Judge to execute the Order.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
2015 Tax Rate Order
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
General Counsel Hal Hawes and Rebecca Clemons, Executive Assistant to the County Judge, and County Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah Hunt addressed the Court. |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve 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.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Disaster Property Reappraisal Resolution
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34. |
|
|
Discuss and consider acknowledging extension of the Contract for Commissary Services for the Williamson County Jail.
|
| |
General Counsel Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To acknowledge extension of the Contract for Commissary Services for the Williamson County Jail.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Keefe Commissary Extension
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35. |
|
|
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
|
| |
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and General Counsel Hal Hawes addressed the Court. |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve and acknowledge 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
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with N-Line Traffic Maintenance
|
| |
Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Twentieth Century Fox
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve an agreement between Williamson County and Weir Fire Department for establishing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulance and personnel housing at 450 Farm-to-Market (FM) 1105 Georgetown, Texas 78626; with a change on page 2, item B from "Consideration" to "Obligations of the County" and on item C to add term dates of "September 8, 2015" and "September 30, 2016".
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
WCEMS Weir FD Agreement for EMS Facilities
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Deputy Constable Precinct #2 Kevin Thomas addressed the Court. |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Motion: To approve a renewal agreement with Taser International, Inc. for Evidence.com services (on-officer cameras and cloud-based data storage) for Williamson County Constable, Precinct #2 to support law enforcement operations.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Taser Agreement for Body Cams and Storage
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Commissioner Birkman abstained from voting on this item. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached). |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve 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 County Road (CR) 280.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
Other:
|
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Abstain)
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Leander Interlocal Agreement for Bagdad Trail
|
| |
Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Commissioner Birkman abstained from voting on this item. (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached). |
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Leander for the widening of Bagdad Road from Farm-to-Market (FM) 2243 to County Road (CR) 280.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
Other:
|
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman (Abstain)
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Leander Interlocal Agreement for Bagdad Road
|
| |
Conflict of Interest Affidavit - Birkman
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve 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.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Leander Interlocal Agreement for Hero Way
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41. |
|
|
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on nomination of Alisa Starks to the Williamson County Historical Commission (WCHC) Board of Directors.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve nomination of Alisa Starks to the Williamson County Historical Commission (WCHC) Board of Directors.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Alisa Starks Bio
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Kathy Pierce, Executive Assistant to Commissioner Precinct #2, First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley, County Clerk Nancy Rister, and County Treasurer Jerri Jones addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To authorize 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.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Tennis Pro Agreement to Extend Proposal
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To award proposals received for the Landscape Services for Williamson County Parks, #1506-006 to the best proposal meeting specifications Heart of Texas Landscape and Irrigation.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Bid Tab
|
| |
Final Offer
|
| |
Evaluation
|
| |
Recommendation
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To award bids received for Metal Beam Guard Fence Replacement and-or Installation, Bid #1507-002 to RHB Construction.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
RHB Construction Services Agreement
|
| |
Bid Tab
|
| |
Recommendation
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
46. |
|
|
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on extending RFP #14RFP00212 Patient Monitoring Devices for Williamson County EMS with Philips Healthcare through August 25, 2016.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To extend Request for Proposal #14RFP00212 Patient Monitoring Devices for Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with Philips Healthcare through August 25, 2016.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
Affidavit
|
| |
Agreement to Extend
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long |
| |
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Motion: To approve 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.
|
| |
|
Aye:
|
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
|
| |
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
|
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
First Southwest Investment Advisory Services Agreement Extension
|
| |
First Southwest Advisory
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
48. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
49. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
This item was pulled from the Agenda. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50. |
|
|
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on FY15/16 Budget Order.
|
| |
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
|
| |
Attachments: |
| |
draft
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:13 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
No action was taken in Executive Session. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52. |
|
|
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.
|
| |
No action was taken in Executive Session. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53. |
|
|
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) |
| |
No action was taken in Executive Session. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54. |
|
|
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). |
| |
No action was taken in Executive Session. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:28 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
55. |
|
|
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development. |
| |
No action was taken on this item. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56. |
|
|
Discuss and take appropriate action on real estate. |
| |
No action was taken on this item. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57. |
|
|
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) |
| |
No action was taken on this item. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
58. |
|
|
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. |
| |
No action was taken on this item. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
59. |
|
|
Comments from Commissioners. |
| |
There were no comments. |