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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2016
 


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016, 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 Larry Madsen
  • 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 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 18, 2016 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 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 

Motion: To note in the minutes the off right-of-way work to cut and clear vegetation that is impeding line of site for vehicles trying to enter traffic on County Road (CR) 200 from Blessing Ranch Road.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
 
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.

Commissioner Birkman abstained in regard to payment of an invoice for The Gabriels Funeral Chapel (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached). 
 
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,237,355.18 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 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
4.
Citizen comments.

Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) John H. Teel and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.

 
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 5 – 13 )
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-004999 Miscellaneous $2,033.13
To 0200-0210-001109 Cell Phone Stipend $1,680.00
To 0200-0210-002010 FICA $128.52
To 0200-0210-002020 Retirement $224.61

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution authorizing the Presiding Officer of the Williamson County Commissioners Court to execute a Deed Without Warranty from Williamson County, Texas to the City of Taylor, Texas, and Taylor Independent School District pertaining to property described as "A 40 ft x 150 ft tract out of the P. Coursey Survey, Abstract 131, City of Taylor, Williamson County, Texas (described as 0.11 Acre on the Williamson County Tax Rolls, Account No. R018976 being that property more particularly described in Volume 425, Page 551 of the Deed Records, Williamson County, Texas."
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve a Resolution authorizing the County Judge to execute a Deed Without Warranty from Williamson County, Texas to the City of Taylor, Texas, and Taylor Independent School District pertaining to property described as "A 40 ft x 150 ft tract out of the P. Coursey Survey, Abstract 131, City of Taylor, Williamson County, Texas (described as 0.11 Acre on the Williamson County Tax Rolls, Account No. R018976) being that property more particularly described in Volume 425, Page 551 of the Deed Records, Williamson County, 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 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution authorizing the Presiding Officer of the Williamson County Commissioners Court to execute a Deed Without Warranty from Williamson County, Texas to the City of Granger, Texas pertaining to property described as Tax Account No. R013027, 0.12 Acre, more or less, being Lot 6, and the East part of Lot 7, Block 26, City of Granger, Williamson County, Texas being that property more particularly described in Volume 532, Page 329 of the Deed Records, and Document 2010078623 of the Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas (approximate situs address: 305 E Walnut, Granger, Texas.)
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve a Resolution authorizing the County Judge to execute a Deed Without Warranty from Williamson County, Texas to the City of Granger, Texas pertaining to property described as "(Tax Account No. R013027) 0.12 Acre, more or less, being Lot 6, and the East part of Lot 7, Block 26, City of Granger, Williamson County, Texas being that property more particularly described in Volume 532, Page 329 of the Deed Records, and Document 2010078623 of the Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas (approximate situs address: 305 E Walnut, Granger, 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 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Siena Section 6 subdivision - Pct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve final plat for the Siena Section 6 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 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 1 Section 6A subdivision - Pct 3.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 1 Section 6A 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 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Stonewood Acres subdivision - Pct 3.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve final plat for the Stonewood Acres 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 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 4A subdivision - Pct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 4A 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 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 12A subdivision - Pct 3.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 12A 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 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
14.
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.
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General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes and District Attorney Appellate Prosecutor John Prezas addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Commissioners Court schedule for November 2016, December 2016 and January 2017.
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Wendy Coco, Senior Office Specialist to the County Judge addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To cancel Commissioners' Court on the following dates:
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
 
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on appointing Joanne Land to the Williamson County and Cities Health District Board.
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Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) Board Chairman John H. Teel and WCCHD Board Member Joanne Land addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 

Motion: To appoint Joanne Land to the Williamson County and Cities Health District Board.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh invited everyone to the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the North Campus Facility on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Road and Bridge Yard. No action was taken on this item.
 
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the transfers of 2013 Park reallocations in the amount of $1,802,133.54 from Precinct 4 Hike and Bike Trails (P449) to Precinct 1 Hike and Bike Trails (P446) $406,401.90, to Precinct 2 Hike and Bike Trails (P447) $697,865.82 and to Precinct 3 Hike and Bike Trails (P448) $697,865.82. Transfer $2,536,180.00 from Precinct 1 Hike and Bike Trails (P446) to Brushy Creek Trail Phase V (P419). Transfer $400,000.00 from Precinct 2 Hike and Bike Trails (P447) to Bagdad Trail (P454). Transfer $800,000.00 from Precinct 2 Hike and Bike Trails (P447) to River Ranch County Park (P315).
View Agenda Item
Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve 2013 Park reallocations in the amount of $1,802,133.54 from Precinct #4 Hike and Bike Trails (P449) to Precinct #1 Hike and Bike Trails (P446) $406,401.90, Precinct #2 Hike and Bike Trails (P447) $697,865.82, and Precinct #3 Hike and Bike Trails (P448) $697,865.82; and transfers in the amount of $2,536,180.00 from Precinct #1 Hike and Bike Trails (P446) to Brushy Creek Trail Phase V (P419), $400,000.00 from Precinct #2 Hike and Bike Trails (P447) to Bagdad Trail (P454), and $800,000.00 from Precinct #2 Hike and Bike Trails (P447) to River Ranch County Park (P315).

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
 
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of -$2,355.24 for Southwest Bypass Driveways, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 3.
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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 Change Order No. 1 in the amount of -$2,355.24 for Southwest Bypass Driveways, a Road Bond 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 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Utility Joint Use Agreement between SuddenLink and Williamson County for utility relocation on CR 110 South, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4.
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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 a Utility Joint Use Agreement between SuddenLink and Williamson County for utility relocation on County Road (CR) 110 South, a Road Bond Project in 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 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under TPDES General Permit (TXR150000) for RM 620 Phase 2, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct.1.
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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 Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit (TXR150000) for Ranch-to-Market (RM) 620 Phase 2, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #1.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding CAMPO 2010 Travel Demand Model License Agreement in order to obtain the new 2010/2040 traffic model.
View Agenda Item
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh and General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve Capital Area Council of governments (CAMPO) 2010 Travel Demand Model License Agreement in order to obtain the new 2010/2040 traffic model.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Taylor regarding the CR 101 project between US 79 and Chandler Rd.
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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 an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Taylor regarding the County Road (CR) 101 project between U.S. Highway 79 and Chandler Road.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Cost Participation Agreement with RAS Level 2 Holdings LP regarding the Ridge at Cross Creek Subdivision.
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Attorney Charlie Crossfield of Sheets and Crossfield and County Engineer Joe England addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve a Cost Participation Agreement with RAS Level 2 Holdings LP regarding the Ridge at Cross Creek Subdivision.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
25.
To discuss and take appropriate action on Change Order #5 for Tyler Eagle Recorder software.
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Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 

Motion: To approve Change Order #5 for Tyler Eagle Recorder software.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
26.
Discuss, consider and acknowledge the 2016-2017 budget for JP #4 Truancy Program.
View Agenda Item

The following persons addressed the Court:
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Chief Court Administrator Jessica Schmidt
Commissioners' Court General Counsel Hal Hawes

 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 

Motion: To acknowledge the 2016-2017 Budget for Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 Truancy Program.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving contract for training services between Williamson County Road and Bridge and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) per TEEX Contract# 27-101426 for the total amount of $21,250.00.
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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 contract for training services between Williamson County Road and Bridge and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) per TEEX Contract #27-101426 for the total amount of $21,250.00.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
28.
Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action to approve co-op purchases (BuyBoard Contract # 430-13) between Williamson County, Texas and Caldwell Country for (2) 2017 Ford Explorer (1) 2017 Chevy Tahoe (1) Ford F-250 to support operations of Williamson County Attorney's Office, Williamson County Constable Pct 3, & AgriLife Extension Office.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve co-op purchases (BuyBoard Contract #430-13) between Williamson County, Texas and Caldwell Country for (2) 2017 Ford Explorer (1) 2017 Chevy Tahoe (1) Ford F-250 to support operations of Williamson County Attorney's Office, Williamson County Constable Precinct #3, and AgriLife Extension Office.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Lisa Birkman
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:16 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016.
 
29.
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
View Agenda Item
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
30.
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 Mays St. Extension 
    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: 183/Whitewing Right of Way
    f)    Discuss the acquisition of real property: IH-35 at Ronald Reagan Blvd.
    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: landfill properties
    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 real property on CR 305. 
    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 possible sale of 183 A excess right of way
    c)    Discuss proposed sale of real estate of Blue Springs Blvd

C.    Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
31.
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 419th 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., 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
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
32.
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.
 
33.
Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices in relation to the Williamson County Justice Center (Executive Session as per Texas Gov’t. Code § 551.076).
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:27 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016.
 
34.
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
No action was taken on this item.
 
35.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
No action was taken on this item.
 
36.
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 419th 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., 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
No action was taken on this item.
 
37.
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.
 
38.
Comments from Commissioners.

Judge Gattis introduced Georgetown High School Senior Natalie Viramontes and East View High School Senior Emily Dublin who shadowed Judge Gattis as part of Georgetown Optimist Club Youth Appreciation Day.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:27 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016. 
 
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 1st day of November 2016.


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

By: Carolyn Deibler, Deputy