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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015



STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:40 A.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 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 4 Ron Morrison 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the September 22, 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:
  09.22.2015 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 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Ron Morrison 
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,851,031.42 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:
  09.29.2015 Addendum
  09.29.2015 Electronic Payments
  09.29.2015 Funding Report
  09.29.2015 Quick Check Report
  09.29.2015 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 – 15 )
             
5. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for All District Courts.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for All District Courts:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004604 Non Dept/TIF-TIRZ Payments $2,949.80
To 0100-0435-004132 All Dist Ct/CAP Criminal $2,949.80
 
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 at Law.
  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 at Law; with a correction of the "From" account/department number and the description from 0100-0409-004100 to 0100-0409-002070 and Non Dept/Prof Svcs to Group Ins/Retirees:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-002070 Group Ins/Retirees $30,000.00
To 0100-0425-004134 All Cty Cts/CAP Misd Cases $30,000.00
 
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 acknowledging line item transfers of $500 or less completed by the County Auditor during Fiscal Year 2015.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To acknowledge line item transfers of $500.00 or less completed by the County Auditor during Fiscal Year 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:
  FY15 LIT Equal or Less Than $500
 
             
8. Discuss and consider approving waiving Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Tax Assessor Collector.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To waive Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Tax Assessor Collector.
 
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. Receive and acknowledge Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County Contract for Traffic Engineering Services between Alliance Transportation Group and Williamson County dated March 12, 2015 for traffic engineering services intersection of Gattis School Road and Winterfield Drive/Bethpage Drive Round Rock TX for Williamson County Road and Bridge.  This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to April 30, 2016 only. The current Work Authorization dollar amount will remain the same. 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To acknowledge Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County Contract for Traffic Engineering Services between Alliance Transportation Group and Williamson County dated March 12, 2015 for traffic engineering services intersection of Gattis School Road and Winterfield Drive/Bethpage Drive Round Rock, Texas for Williamson County Road and Bridge.  This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to April 30, 2016 only. The current Work Authorization dollar amount will remain the same. 
 
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:
  Alliance Transportation Group Supplemental 1 WA2 Gattis School and Winterfield
 
             
10. Discuss, consider  and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction, including (1) Laptop w/ Cord and Docking Station, (1) Laptop w/ word and Extra Battery, (1) Monitor, (1) Fax Machine, (2) Printers, (1) Small Table, (1) File Drawer, (1) Wooden Desk, (1) Chair, (1) Pallet of Brass Plumbing Drain Parts, (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 (1) Laptop w/cord and Docking Station, (1) Laptop w/cord and extra battery, (1) Monitor, (1) Fax Machine, (2) Printers, (1) Small Table, (1) File Drawer, (1) Wooden Desk, (1) Chair, (1) Pallet of Brass Plumbing Drain Parts (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
 
             
11. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of county asset through inter-departmental transfer, including (1) Printer, (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 county assets through inter-departmental transfer, including (1) Printer (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
 
             
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of (1) 2009 Ford F150, (1) 2009 Ford Crown Vic, (1) Ford Crown Vic through auction, 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 (1) 2009 Ford F150, (1) 2009 Ford Crown Vic, and (1) Ford Crown Vic through auction; 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
 
             
13. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Northwest Phase 1 subdivision - Pct 2.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. This item was pulled from the Agenda.
  Attachments:
  Prelim Plat - Santa Rita Ranch Northwest Ph 1
 
             
14. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for The Commons at Rowe Lane Ph V-B & VI-B subdivision - Pct 4.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve preliminary plat for The Commons at Rowe Lane Phase V-B & VI-B subdivision - 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
  Attachments:
  Prelim Plat - The Commons at Rowe Lane Ph V-B & VI-B
 
             
15. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Bereket subdivision - Pct 3.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve final plat for the Bereket subdivision - 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:
  Final Plat - Bereket Subdivision
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
16. 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.
             
17. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 14 in the amount of $60,000.00 for IH 35 NBFR, a Pass Through Financing Project in Commissioner Pct. 3.
  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 Change Order No. 14 in the amount of $60,000.00 for Interstate Highway (IH) 35 North Bound Frontage Road (NBFR), 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:
  Change Order 14 for IH 35 NBFR
 
             
18. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment of Joe England, Terron Evertson, Katheryn Cromwell and Nathan Jones-Meyer to serve as alternates for Robert Daigh on the CAMPO Technical Advisory Committee.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To appoint Joe England, Terron Evertson, Katheryn Cromwell, and Nathan Jones-Meyer to serve as alternates for Robert Daigh on the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Technical Advisory Committee.
 
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
             
19. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Leroy Starnes for ROW needed on CR 110. (PARCEL 21S) 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Leroy Starnes for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 110. (PARCEL 21S) 
 
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:
  Starnes Real Estate Contract for CR 110 ROW
 
             
20. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Gerald and Betty Marinik for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 8) 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Gerald and Betty Marinik for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 258. (PARCEL 8) 
 
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:
  Marinik Real Estate Contract for CR 258 ROW
 
             
21. Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Matt an Lynda Jones for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 10) 
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Matt and Lynda Jones for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed on County Road (CR) 258. (PARCEL 10) 
 
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:
  Jones Real Estate Contract for CR 258 ROW
 
             
22. Discuss and take action to approve transferring $61,939 of expenses for the Cedar Park Tower Project from the 2014 Cash Ending Reduction Program to the 2006 Certificates of Obligation and assign $55,000 of the 2015 Cash Ending Reduction Program funds to Public Safety Technology-Secure Messaging Project.
  First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To transfer $61,939.00 of expenses for the Cedar Park Tower Project from the 2014 Cash Ending Reduction Program to the 2006 Certificates of Obligation and assign $55,000.00 of the 2014 Cash Ending Reduction Program funds to the Public Safety Technology-Secure Messaging 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
             
23. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding use of unallocated or available funds in the 2015 Certificates of Obligation and 2013-2015 Cash Ending Reduction Programs.
  First  Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
  Attachments:
  September 2015 Capital Project List
 
             
24. Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of agreement for vehicle reimbursements during off-duty work conducted by Williamson County Constable Precinct One deputies with The Fellowship Round Rock.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve and acknowledge receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement for off-duty work conducted by Constable Precinct #1 deputies with The Fellowship Round Rock.
 
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:
  Off-Duty Contract
 
             
25. 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 Deerpark Middle School PTA.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve and acknowledge receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement for off-duty work conducted by Sheriff's Office deputies with Deerpark Middle School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA).
 
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 Deerpark Middle School PTA
 
             
26. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between Williamson County Municipal District No. 23 and the County of Williamson, Texas.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Motion: To approve the Tax Collection Agreement between Williamson County Municipal Utility District (MUD) #23 and the County of Williamson, Texas.
 
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:
  Williamson County MUD 23 Tax Collection Agreement
 
             
27. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Interlocal Agreement with Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District (District) for improvements to a portion of Brushy Creek Regional Trail.
  Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement with Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District (District) for improvements to a portion of Brushy Creek Regional Trail.
 
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:
  Upper Brushy Creek WCID ILA for Regional Trail at Dam 7
 
             
28. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of Interlocal Contract for Next Generation 9-1-1 Database Program with the Capital Area Emergency Communications District for the 2016 fiscal year.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve an Interlocal Contract for Next Generation 9-1-1 Database Program with the Capital Area Emergency Communications District for the 2016 fiscal year.
 
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:
  Interlocal Contract for Next Generation 9-1-1 Database Program
  Attachment A
  Attachment B
  Map
 
             
29. Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding proposed Georgetown Annex, including but not limited to addressing plan for future occupants.
  Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. This item was pulled from the Agenda.
             
30. Discuss, review, and take appropriate action on the Interlocal Contract for Public Safety Answering Point maintenance, equipment and training between Williamson County and the Capital Area Emergency Communications District.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Motion: To approve Interlocal Contract for Public Safety Answering Point maintenance, equipment. and training between Williamson County and the Capital Area Emergency Communications District.
 
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:
  PSAP Interlocal with CAECD
 
             
31. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an agreement between Williamson County and Emergency Services District #7 for establishing EMS ambulance and personnel housing at the Williamson County Emergency Services District #7 Florence Station 301 S. Patterson Ave., Florence, TX 78657.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve an Agreement between Williamson County and Emergency Services District (ESD) #7 for establishing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulance and personnel housing at the ESD #7 Florence Station, 301 South Patterson Avenue, Florence, Texas 78657.
 
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:
  ESD 7 Agreement for Ambulance and Personnel Housing
 
             
32. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to execute HEB Pharmacy Agreement and Addendum No. 1 to HEB Pharmacy Contract Fiscal Year 2016 to Administer Onsite Immunizations for Williamson County Employees and covered Dependent Spouses enrolled in a current Medical Plan.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute HEB Pharmacy Agreement and Addendum No. 1 to HEB Pharmacy Contract Fiscal Year 2016 to Administer Onsite Immunizations for Williamson County Employees and covered Dependent Spouses enrolled in a current Medical Plan.
 
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:
  HEB Pharmacy Agreement for Immunizations Addendum 1
  HEB Pharmacy Agreement for Immunizations
 
             
33. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Funding Modification and Task Order between US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Williamson County for the purpose of providing for the installation and funding of medical trailers at the T. Don Hutto Residential Center under task order HSCEDM-15-F-IG004
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a Funding Modification and Task Order between US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Williamson County for the purpose of providing for the installation and funding of medical trailers at the T. Don Hutto Residential Center under task order HSCEDM-15-F-IG004.
 
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:
  ICE Funding Modification Agreement for Medical Trailers
  Quote
  Cabling Stnds
  SOW
 
             
34. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval of specific malpractice insurance coverage for Williamson County EMS from Extraco-Banks Insurance.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve specific malpractice insurance coverage for Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from Extraco-Banks Insurance.
 
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:
  Recommendation
  Extraco Tabulation/Proposal
 
             
35. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Milling and Overlay for Rosebud, Bays water, Padding ton, Landfill for Williamson County Road and Bridge, Bid# 1507-003 to the lowest and best bidder – Ramming Paving and approving the Construction Service Agreement for execution.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To award bids received for Milling and Overlay for Rosebud, Bayswater, Paddington, Landfill for Williamson County Road and Bridge, Bid #1507-003 to the lowest and best bidder – Ramming Paving; and authorize the County Judge to execute the Construction Service Agreement.
 
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:
  Ramming Paving Agreement for Milling and Overlay
  Bid Tab
  Recommendation
 
             
36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Cooperative Fuel Purchasing agreement between the City of Georgetown and Williamson County in order to provide Georgetown with access to automobile propane fuel  at the County's Maintenance Facility.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve a Cooperative Fuel Purchasing agreement between the City of Georgetown and Williamson County in order to provide Georgetown with access to automobile propane fuel at the County's Maintenance Facility.
 
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
             
37. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving extension with Alliance Work Partners for Employee Assistance Program for the contract term beginning November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To approve extension with Alliance Work Partners for Employee Assistance Program for the contract term beginning November 1, 2015 through October 31, 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:
  Alliance Work Partners Bid Extension
  backup
 
             
38. Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Sheriff's Office.
  Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig addressed the Court.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To declare an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Sheriff's Office:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0560-001105 SO/LE Salary $469,556.20
  0100-0560-002020 SO/Retirement $46,483.13
 
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
             
39. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Auditor to make any line item transfers necessary to complete the 2014-2015 budget within individual funds.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Auditor to make any line item transfers necessary to complete the 2014-2015 budget within individual funds.
 
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
             
40. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Auditor to transfer sufficient monies from cash ending balance of fiscal year 2014-2015 to balance the county budget for 2015-2016.
  Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
  Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Motion: To authorize the County Auditor to transfer sufficient monies from cash ending balance of Fiscal Year 2014-2015 to balance the County Budget for 2015-2016.
 
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
             
41. 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 Park Donations.  
  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 Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0000-367403 Park Donations $929.85
 
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
             
42. 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 Park Donations. 
  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 Park Donations:
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
  0100-0510-003670 Use of Donations $929.85
 
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
             
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:29 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015.
             
43. 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.
             
44. 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.
             
45. 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.
             
46. 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 12:10 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
             
47. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
48. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding real estate.
  No action was taken on this item.
             
49. 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.
             
50. 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.
             
51. Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Birkman thanked Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and his staff for a great Dinosaur (Dino) Day at Champion  Park on September 26, 2015.

Commissioner Morrison thanked everyone who planned the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor on September 25, 2015.

Commissioner Birkman invited everyone to an Open House on October 15, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Allen R. Baca Center in Round Rock, in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), to gather public input and comments for the Ranch-to-Market (RM) 620 proposed improvements from Cornerwood Drive to Deep Wood Drive.

Commissioner Covey informed everyone that County Road (CR) 245 is now open to the public.

 

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:11 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015.
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 6th day of October 2014.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy



    

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