NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
OCTOBER 4TH, 2016
9:30 A.M.
The Commissioner's Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items:
1.
Review and approval of minutes.
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
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.
4.
Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
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 – 16 )
( Items 5 – 16 )
5.
Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes of the Commissioners Court the line item transfers from merit pool monies to various departments approved by the Budget Office from July 1st - September 30, 2016.
Attachments
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
01008002001130 |
Description:
Merit |
Amount:
41261.20 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000403001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
11529.40 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000403002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
882.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000403002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
1541.88 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000404001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
22564.80 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000404002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
1726.21 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000404002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
3016.91 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
01008003001130 |
Description:
Merit |
Amount:
153544.58 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000560001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
66511.96 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100560002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
5088.16 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000560002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
8892.65 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000570001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
60363.42 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000570002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
4617.80 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000570002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
8070.59 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
01008006001130 |
Description:
Merit |
Amount:
51173.99 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000509001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
40545.56 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000509002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
3101.74 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000509002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
5420.94 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000215001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
1740.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000215002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
133.11 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000215002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
232.64 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
01008005001130 |
Description:
Merit |
Amount:
30078.52 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000402001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
17773.22 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000402002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
1359.65 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000402002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
2376.28 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000405001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
7080.95 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000405002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
541.69 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000405002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
946.72 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
01008001001130 |
Description:
Merit |
Amount:
60825.28 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000400001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
12928.59 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000400002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
989.04 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000400002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
1728.55 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000665001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
2780.14 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000665002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
212.68 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000665002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
371.70 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000215001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
4631.36 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000215002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
354.30 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000215002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
619.21 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000402001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
4400.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000402002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
336.60 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000402002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
588.28 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000510001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
4239.07 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000510002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
324.29 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000510002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
566.76 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000491001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
5263.20 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000491002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
402.63 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000491002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
703.69 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000494001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
2858.26 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000494002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
218.66 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000494002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
382.15 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000492001100 |
Description:
Salaries |
Amount:
3460.80 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000492002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
264.75 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000492002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
462.71 |
Attachments
7.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval or ratification of monthly Treasurer Report on Williamson County Finances for August 2016 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 114.026.
Attachments
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (1) Computer, (1) Monitor, (1) Keyboard/Mouse combo, (1) 2007 Silver Dodge Charger, (1) 2008 Black/White Ford Explorer, (1) 2006 Blue Ford Crown Victoria, (2) 2005 Black/White Ford Crown Victoria's, (complete lists attached) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
Attachments
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-departmental transfer including (2) Metal Desks, (8) Computers, (6) Scanners, (4) Chairs, (2) File Cabinets, (2) Printers, (1) Fax machine, (1) Cabinet, (1) Table, (4) Phones, (1) Copy Machine, (3) Monitors, (3) Keyboard/Mouse Combo's, (1) Docking Station, (complete list attached) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
Attachments
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (3) Motorola handheld radios, (1) 2009 Bronze Ford Crown Victoria, (1) 2011 Black/White Ford Crown Victoria (complete lists attached) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
Attachments
11.
To discuss and consider confirming the appointment of Kendrick M. Bankston as Deputy Constable Reserve for Precinct 1
Attachments
12.
Consider accepting a $100.00 donation for a Memorial Tree planting in Memory of Ronald Eugene Morrison.
13.
Receive and acknowledge Work Authorization No. 6 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between PaveTex Engineering and Testing Inc. and Williamson County dated February 10, 2015 for On Call Geotechnical and Lab Testing Services for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a US Geological Survey - Validation of Proposed Funding Partners in relation to the Central Texas High Resolution Lidar project that is being coordinated with the Texas Water Development Board.
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Siena Section 28 subdivision - Pct 4.
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Griffis subdivision - Pct 4.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action acknowledging the hiring of Cassie Ferguson as the Williamson County 4-H & Youth Development Extension Agent.
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on presentation of Certificate of Award for Williamson County Election's "Outstanding" Voting and Elections website by the League of Women Voters of Texas.
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointment of Jack Richards to the ESD #11 Board of Directors with a term to be effective immediately and continuing until December 31, 2017.
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the reappointment of Hartley Sappington to the Bluebonnet Trails Board of Trustees for a period from September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2018.
Attachments
21.
Hear and discuss a final report from the District Attorney's Office on the temporary DNA investigator's review and identification of cases that may have been impacted by certain discrepancies in the FBI database that was published between 1999 and 2001 and by DNA mixture interpretation protocols between 1999 and 2015.
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
23.
Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $9,660.00 for CR 258, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 2.
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Easement and Right of Way between Williamson County, Texas, as the grantor, and Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, as the grantee, for the installation and relocation of electrical service and facilities to be installed at the Williamson County Landfill.
Attachments
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Douglas C. Buethe and Gail J. Buethe for right of way needed on CR 305. (Parcel 6)
Attachments
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a proposed Release of Drainage Easement for the CR 119 construction project in consideration of, and contingent upon, the grant of a relocated and replacement Drainage Easement form Ventana Hills, LTD. (Parcel 7)
Attachments
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting a date for a public hearing to change the street name Sea Smoke Cv to Horizon Ridge Cv. Pct 2
Attachments
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the City of Liberty Hill serving as Agent for Liberty Parke Public Improvement District and the County of Williamson, Texas.
Attachments
29.
Discuss District Clerk Records Management and Preservation Fund (Fund 386).
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archives for 2016-2017.
Attachments
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the FY 2017 Williamson County Resolution for the Indigent Defense Grant Program.
Attachments
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the renewal of the education affiliation agreement between Williamson County EMS and Emergency Management Training and Services.
Attachments
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a 2 year extension beginning January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018 for James Carmona and Terron Evertson as members of the Williamson County Employee Benefits Committee.
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a change in employee benefit deductions from 26 pay periods to 24 pay periods and the application of premiums changed from the end of the pay period to the month prior to coverage.
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on creating a P/T Case Manager position for Juvenile Services.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
01000576004100 |
Description:
Professional Services |
Amount:
14000 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000576001101 |
Description:
Salaries P/T |
Amount:
11568.34 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000576002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
884.98 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
01000576002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
1546.68 |
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Interlocal Contract for Next Generation 9-1-1 Database Program for FY 2017 with the Capital Area Emergency Communications District.
Attachments
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the acceptance of FEMA DR4223 disaster recovery grant funding. Project Title-WIL038C Driveway Repairs.
Attachments
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of a contract with Thomson Reuters to provide online research platform services for the Williamson County District Attorney's Office (Account #: 1000642998).
Attachments
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Bid# 1609-112, Cement.
Attachments
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the automatic renewal of the Farm Lease (192 Acres) with Nadine Johnson and Jerry Roznovak, on Contract 14RFP00204.
Attachments
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the automatic renewal of the Farm Lease (142.3 Acres) with John and Christy Noren, on Contract 14RFP00205.
Attachments
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of Microsoft Premier Core Maintenance on CO-OP DIR-SDD-1927, for the same terms and conditions, and with an increase in pricing from the existing Contract, for the term of November 1, 2016 - October 31, 2017, with Microsoft Corporation.
Attachments
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of Road Stripping, Contract Number 15IFB104, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing Contract, for the term of January 27, 2017 - January 26, 2018, with DIJ Construction.
Attachments
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Preventative Maintenance & Service Program Agreement for a Spacesaver System for the term of October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017.
Attachments
45.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB 1608-107 Cul-De-Sac Fog Seal to Alpha Paving Industries LLC who submitted the only bid, per the recommendation of the Williamson County Road and Bridge Division.
Attachments
EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."
46.
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) Project Fiji
e) Leander Medical Center
f) Project Monkey
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
b) Discuss Pearson Road District.
c) Discuss North Woods Road District.
d) Project Fiji
e) Leander Medical Center
f) Project Monkey
47.
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: CR 119
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 305
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 111
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections)
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Inner Loop.
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property for DB Wood Rd. (Sneed Loop)
m) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240.
n) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.
o) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H
p) Discuss the acquisition of easements on the Forest North project.
q) Discuss potential acquisition of property located at NEC of Toll 130 and Gattis School Rd.
r) Discuss utilities for CR 305 at IH 35 and Reagan at IH35 projects.
s) Discuss easement acquisitions from San Gabriel River Ranch Subdivision.
t) Discuss options for ingress and egress regarding access to Cedar Hollow Subdivision.
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 the proposed sale of portion of county property on Inner Loop opposite Maintenance Building.
c) Discuss possible sale of 183 A excess right of way
d) Discuss proposed sale of real estate of Blue Springs Blvd
e) Discuss abandonment of CR359.
f) Discuss proposed sale of an easement to Enterprise Crude Pipeline LLC.
C. Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman.
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: CR 119
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 305
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 111
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections)
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Inner Loop.
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property for DB Wood Rd. (Sneed Loop)
m) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240.
n) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.
o) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H
p) Discuss the acquisition of easements on the Forest North project.
q) Discuss potential acquisition of property located at NEC of Toll 130 and Gattis School Rd.
r) Discuss utilities for CR 305 at IH 35 and Reagan at IH35 projects.
s) Discuss easement acquisitions from San Gabriel River Ranch Subdivision.
t) Discuss options for ingress and egress regarding access to Cedar Hollow Subdivision.
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 the proposed sale of portion of county property on Inner Loop opposite Maintenance Building.
c) Discuss possible sale of 183 A excess right of way
d) Discuss proposed sale of real estate of Blue Springs Blvd
e) Discuss abandonment of CR359.
f) Discuss proposed sale of an easement to Enterprise Crude Pipeline LLC.
C. Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman.
48.
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.
e) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
f) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
g) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
h) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419 th Judicial District Court of Travis County
i) Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal
j) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
l) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families
m) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
n) Legislative changes to firearms laws and possession of firearms on county property
o) Civil Action No. A-14-CV-986-DAE, Walter Chad Troutman v. Williamson County and its Sheriff's Department, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
p) LCRA's proposed Leander to Round Rock 138k-V Transmission Line Project including but not limited to filing as an intervenor.
q) Notice of claim and demand of Morgan Lee Roach.
r) Labor and employment law review of Employee Policy Manual provisions and amendments.
s) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
t) Discuss subrogation claims related to medical claims incurred during the County's contract with Allegiance Benefit Plan Management (TPA).
u) Discuss requirements related to health benefit plan.
v) Case No. 1:16-cv-00505-LY, Saturn v. Barnett et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas-Austin Division
w) Cause No. 3SC-15-0150, Saturn v. Estate of Billy Maddox et al et al, In The Justice Court, Precinct 3, Williamson County, Texas
x) Suit for declaratory judgment by the County Attorney's Office on behalf of Emergency Services to challenge the Attorney General's ruling in AG Letter Ruling No. OR2016-14927.
y) Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-1023 LY, Brian Carrier v. Lt. McKnight, et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
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.
e) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
f) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
g) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
h) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419 th Judicial District Court of Travis County
i) Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal
j) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015
k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
l) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families
m) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
n) Legislative changes to firearms laws and possession of firearms on county property
o) Civil Action No. A-14-CV-986-DAE, Walter Chad Troutman v. Williamson County and its Sheriff's Department, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
p) LCRA's proposed Leander to Round Rock 138k-V Transmission Line Project including but not limited to filing as an intervenor.
q) Notice of claim and demand of Morgan Lee Roach.
r) Labor and employment law review of Employee Policy Manual provisions and amendments.
s) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
t) Discuss subrogation claims related to medical claims incurred during the County's contract with Allegiance Benefit Plan Management (TPA).
u) Discuss requirements related to health benefit plan.
v) Case No. 1:16-cv-00505-LY, Saturn v. Barnett et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas-Austin Division
w) Cause No. 3SC-15-0150, Saturn v. Estate of Billy Maddox et al et al, In The Justice Court, Precinct 3, Williamson County, Texas
x) Suit for declaratory judgment by the County Attorney's Office on behalf of Emergency Services to challenge the Attorney General's ruling in AG Letter Ruling No. OR2016-14927.
y) Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-1023 LY, Brian Carrier v. Lt. McKnight, et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
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REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
f) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
g) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
h) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
i) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419 th Judicial District Court of Travis County
j) 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
k) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
m) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families
n) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
o) Action regarding legislative changes to firearms laws, to include but not be limited to the adoption and implementation of regulations and policies relating to the possession of firearms on and within Williamson County property and facilities.
p) Civil Action No. A-14-CV-986-DAE, Walter Chad Troutman v. Williamson County and its Sheriff's Department, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
q) LCRA's proposed Leander to Round Rock 138k-V Transmission Line Project including but not limited to filing as an intervenor.
r) Notice of claim and demand of Morgan Lee Roach.
s) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
t) Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the handling, including but not limited to, the negotiating and approval of settlement offers, of subrogation claims related to medical claims incurred during the County's contract with Allegiance Benefit Plan Management (TPA).
u) Discuss requirements related to health benefit plan.
v) Case No. 1:16-cv-00505-LY, Saturn v. Barnett et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas-Austin Division
w) Cause No. 3SC-15-0150, Saturn v. Estate of Billy Maddox et al et al, In The Justice Court, Precinct 3, Williamson County, Texas
x) Suit for declaratory judgment by the County Attorney's Office on behalf of Emergency Services to challenge the Attorney General's ruling in AG Letter Ruling No. OR2016-14927.
y) Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-1023 LY, Brian Carrier v. Lt. McKnight, et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
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) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
g) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
h) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
i) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419 th Judicial District Court of Travis County
j) 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
k) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
m) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families
n) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
o) Action regarding legislative changes to firearms laws, to include but not be limited to the adoption and implementation of regulations and policies relating to the possession of firearms on and within Williamson County property and facilities.
p) Civil Action No. A-14-CV-986-DAE, Walter Chad Troutman v. Williamson County and its Sheriff's Department, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
q) LCRA's proposed Leander to Round Rock 138k-V Transmission Line Project including but not limited to filing as an intervenor.
r) Notice of claim and demand of Morgan Lee Roach.
s) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
t) Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the handling, including but not limited to, the negotiating and approval of settlement offers, of subrogation claims related to medical claims incurred during the County's contract with Allegiance Benefit Plan Management (TPA).
u) Discuss requirements related to health benefit plan.
v) Case No. 1:16-cv-00505-LY, Saturn v. Barnett et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas-Austin Division
w) Cause No. 3SC-15-0150, Saturn v. Estate of Billy Maddox et al et al, In The Justice Court, Precinct 3, Williamson County, Texas
x) Suit for declaratory judgment by the County Attorney's Office on behalf of Emergency Services to challenge the Attorney General's ruling in AG Letter Ruling No. OR2016-14927.
y) Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-1023 LY, Brian Carrier v. Lt. McKnight, et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
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Comments from Commissioners.
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2016 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.