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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015



STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:41 A.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
 
Present:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis  
 
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman  
 
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long  
 
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey  
 
Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison  
 
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister  
Others Present:
Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Carolyn Deibler, Deputy County Clerk
             
1. Review and approval of minutes.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the September 8, 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:
  09.08.2015 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 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,150,911.15 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:
  09.15.2015 Addendum
  09.15.2015 Electronic Payments
  09.15.2015 Funding Report
  09.15.2015 Wire Transfers
 
             
4.
Citizen comments.
  There were no comments.
             
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 – 13 )
             
5. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action an a line item transfer for the County Judge's office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Judge's office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0400-001100 Full Time Salaries $6,000.00
To 0100-0400-001101 Part Time 20 to 29 hrs $6,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
6. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for All County Courts.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All County Courts:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-002060 Non Dept/Unemployment Ins $20,000.00
To 0100-0425-004134 All Cty Cts/Ct Aptd Atty-Misd $20,000.00

 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
7. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Human Resources
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Human Resources:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0402-004310 Advertising $915.01
To 0100-0402-004232 Training $915.01
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
8. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0475-004902 Co Atty Leg Supp $4,500.00
To 0100-0475-003005 Office Furniture <$5000 $3,500.00
To 0100-0475-004510 Facility Maint. & Repair $1,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
9. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Road and Bridge Division.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line transfer for Road and Bridge Division:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-005711 Heavy Equipment > $5,000 $18,000.00
To 0200-0210-003005 Office Furniture < $5,000 $18,000.00
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
             
10. Discuss and consider approving request for the jury fund to increase from $8,000 to $15,000 due to the elimination of the Jury Fund checking account.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Jury Fund increase from $8,000 to $15,000 due to the elimination of the Jury Fund checking account.
 
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 authorizing the disposal of County Vehicles through auction, including (1) 2005 C & M Utility Trailer and (1) 2008 Ford Crown Vic, (complete list attached), pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of County Vehicles through auction, including (1) 2005 C & M Utility Trailer and (1) 2008 Ford Crown Vic (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:
  Vehicle Sale
 
             
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-departmental transfer, including (1) Scanner, (2) Bulletin Boards, (1) Coffee Table, (1) Computer Stand, (1) Wooden File Cabinet, (1) Hat Rack, (2) Wooden Desk, (1) Smart Board, (2) Metal Desk (1) Cubicle Pieces, (1) Wooden Table, (1) Lamp, (8) Black Cloth Chairs, (complete list attached), pursuant to the Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through inter-departmental transfer, including (1) Scanner, (2) Bulletin Boards, (1) Coffee Table, (1) Computer Stand, (1) Wooden File Cabinet, (1) Hat Rack, (2) Wooden Desk, (1) Smart Board, (2) Metal Desk (1) Cubicle Pieces, (1) Wooden Table, (1) Lamp, (8) Black Cloth Chairs (complete list attached); pursuant to the 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
 
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (8) Black Cloth Chairs, (complete list attached), pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (8) Black Cloth Chairs (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
             
14. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Hutto Fire Rescue receiving the award and designation of "Recognized Best Practices Fire Department" from the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices Recognition Program on September 2, 2015.
  Hutto Fire Rescue/Emergency Services District (ESD) #3 Fire Chief Scott Kerwood addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a Proclamation to recognize Hutto Fire Rescue for receiving the award and designation of "Recognized Best Practices Fire Department" from the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices Recognition Program on September 2, 2015.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Hutto Fire Rescue Resolution for Recognized Best Practices Fire Department Award
 
             
15. Discuss and hear presentation on creation and installation of Dan Moody statute on East side of Historic Courthouse lawn.
  Williamson Museum (formerly known as Williamson County Historical Museum) Executive Director Mickie Ross addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
             
16. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh invited everyone to a Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) open House regarding the selection of projects to receive federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding at the Georgetown Public Library from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2015. No action was taken on this item.
             
17. Receive and acknowledge the September 2015 Construction Summary Report for the Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Programs.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  September CSR
 
             
18. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the supplemental to the utility agreement with SuddenLink for the relocation of existing facilities for the IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road Project, a Pass Through Financing Project in Commissioner Precinct 3.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the supplemental to the utility agreement with SuddenLink for the relocation of existing facilities for the Interstate Highway (IH) 35 Northbound Frontage Road Project, a Pass Through Financing Project in Precinct #3.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  SuddenLink Utility Relocation Supplemental Agreement for IH 35 NBFR
 
             
19. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding two (2) amendments to the 2009 Williamson County Long-Range Transportation Plan.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  Amendments to the Williamson County Long-Range Transportation Plan
  Williamson County Long-Range Transportation Plan with Amendments
 
             
20. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with David and Glenda Lawson for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 13) 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with David and Glenda Lawson for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 258. (PARCEL 13) 
 
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:
  Lawson Real Estate Contract for CR 258 ROW
 
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Harry Ronald Hanson and Laura Hanson for ROW needed on CR 119. (PARCEL 5) 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Harry Ronald Hanson and Laura Hanson for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 119. (PARCEL 5) 
 
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:
  Hanson Real Estate Contract for CR 119 ROW
 
             
22. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute a right of entry to the City of Georgetown regarding county property also known as the Juvenile Justice Center (R038840). 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a right of entry to the City of Georgetown regarding county property also known as the Juvenile Justice Center (R038840). 
 
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:
  City of Georgetown Right of Entry
 
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Stephen and Margot Martinez for ROW needed on CR 110S. (PARCEL 16S) 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a  Real Estate Contract with Stephen and Margot Martinez for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 110S. (PARCEL 16S) 
 
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:
  Martinez Real Estate Contract for CR 110S ROW
 
             
24. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the re-appointment for an additional (3) Three Year Term of both John Sneed, Benefit Committee Chairman and Jay Schade, Benefit Committee Voting Member.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To re-appoint Benefit Committee Chairman John Sneed and Benefit Committee Voting Member Jay Schade for an additional three-year (3) term beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2018.
 
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:
  Benefit Committee Terms
 
             
25. Discuss and take appropriate action on authorizing Williamson County to hold elections jointly with other political subdivisions for elections being held on November 3, 2015. 
  Elections Administrator Chris Davis addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize Williamson County to hold elections jointly with other political subdivisions for elections being held on November 3, 2015. 
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  Order Authorizing Participation in Joint Elections
 
             
26. Discuss and take appropriate action on FY2016 Texas Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Annual Maintenance Grant Contract.
  Williamson County Sheriff's Office Victim Assistance Unit Program Director Dean Higginbotham addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 Texas Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Annual Maintenance Grant Contract.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  VINE Annual Maintenance Grant Contract
 
             
27. Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of agreement for vehicle reimbursements during off-duty work conducted by Sheriff's Office deputies with St. Richards Episcopal Church.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve and acknowledge receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement for off-duty work conducted by Sheriff's Office deputies with St. Richard's Episcopal Church.
 
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 St Richards Episcopal Church
 
             
28. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on renewing the auto liability, auto physical damage and public officials liability coverage through the Texas Association of Counties and authorizing the County Judge to sign all renewal documents.
 

This item was pulled from the Agenda.

  Attachments:
  Texas Association of Counties Extension Agreement for Vehicle Insurance
 
             
29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of a Services Agreement for Video Streaming services with Swagit Productions, LLC.
  Public Affairs Manager Connie Watson addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Motion: To approve a Services Agreement for Video Streaming services with Swagit Productions, LLC.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
Nay: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Attachments:
  Swagit Productions Video Streaming Services Agreement
 
             
30. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding extending Williamson County proposal #13RFP00101 Billings Services for EMS to DM Medical Billings for the contract period beginning November 17, 2015 through November 16,2016 for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To extend Williamson County proposal #13RFP00101 Billings Services for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to DM Medical Billings for the contract period beginning November 17, 2015 and ending November 16, 2016; for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract.
 
Aye: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
  Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison
  Attachments:
  DM Medical Billings Extension Agreement for Billing Services for EMS
 
             
31. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding proposal received for RFP#1507-005, Armored Car Services to Dunbar Armored.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To award proposal received for Armored Car Services, Request for Proposal (RFP) #1507-005 to Dunbar Armored. 
 
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:
  BAFO by Dunbar Armored
  Recommendation letter
  Evaluation Sheet
 
             
32. 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.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Road & Bridge Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0200-0000-333220 Pymts From Other Entities $294,940.87
 
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
             
33. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Road & Bridge Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Road & Bridge Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0200-0210-001100 Full Time Salaries $26,236.43
  0200-0210-001110 Overtime $1,160.82
  0200-0210-002010 FICA $2,095.89
  0200-0210-002020 Retirement $3,509.59
  0200-0210-002030 Insurance $3,452.05
  0200-0210-002050 Worker's Comp $1,369.86
  0200-0210-004987 Disaster Relief $257,116.23
 
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
             
34. 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 General Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the General Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-333220 Pymts From Other Entities $365.40
 
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
             
35. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the General Fund.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the General Fund:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0440-001939 DA Supplement $303.33
  0100-0440-002010 FICA $23.21
  0100-0440-002020 Retirement $38.86
 
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
             
36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the FY15/16 Budget Order. 
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  budgetorderdraft
 
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 11:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 11:32 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015.
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:32 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015.
             
37. 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.
             
38. 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.
             
39. 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.
             
40. 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 Texas Government Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
  No action was taken in Executive Session.
             
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:51 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015.
             
41. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
42. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
43. 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.
             
44. 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.
             
45. Comments from Commissioners.
  There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:51 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 22nd day of September 2015.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy



    

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