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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
SEPTEMBER 13TH, 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 โ€“ 21 )
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff.
 

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Division.
 

Fiscal Impact


8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for EMS. 
 

Fiscal Impact


9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the District Attorney Asset Forfeiture Fund.
 

Fiscal Impact


10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3.
 

Fiscal Impact


11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of a County asset through sale to insurance company; (1) 2012 White Chevy Silverado Ext Cab; pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Receive and acknowledge Supplemental Work Authorization No. 2 under Williamson County Contract between Walker Texas Surveyors, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 18, 2015 for survey services on CR 225.  This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to September 30, 2017 only.  The current Work Authorization dollar amount will remain the same. 
 

Attachments

 
13.
Receive and acknowledge Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County Contract between Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 18, 2015 for On Call Geotechnical and Lab Testing Services.  This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to September 30, 2017 and increase the maximum amount payable to $40,000.  
 

Attachments

 
14.
Receive and acknowledge Supplemental Work Authorization No.2 under Williamson County Contract between Cobb Fendley and Associates, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 10, 2015 for on call utility coordination and relocation services.  This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to September 30, 2017 only.  The current Work Authorization dollar amount will remain the same. 
 

Attachments

 
15.
Receive and acknowledge Supplemental Work Authorization No.1 under Williamson County Contract between Surveying And Mapping (SAM) LLC. and Williamson County dated February 26, 2015 for survey services at the Williamson County Expo Center.  This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to December 30, 2016 only.  The current Work Authorization dollar amount will remain the same.
 

Attachments

 
16.
Receive and acknowledge Work Authorization No. 6 under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Diamond Surveying, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 18, 2015 for on call survey on various county roads for Williamson County Road and Bridge. 
 

Attachments

 
17.
Receive and acknowledge Supplemental Work Authorization No.1 under Williamson County Contract between Surveying And Mapping (SAM) LLC. and Williamson County dated February 6, 2015 for on call on call professional survey services.  This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to September 30, 2017 only.  The current Work Authorization dollar amount will remain the same. 
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.

 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Rancho Sienna Section 11 Phase 1 subdivision - Pct 3 
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Rancho Sienna Section 4 Phase 2 subdivision - Pct 3 
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Stonewood Acres subdivision - Pct 3
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to recognize Deborah M. Hunt as the recipient of Marillyn Albert Achievement Award from the Texas Association of Assessing Officers.
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on proclaiming September 26th through October 2nd as Diaper Need Awareness Week.
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
 
25.
Discuss and take appropriate action on a Residential Lease Agreement with Ed and Teresa Self for property located on FM 972.
 

Attachments

 
26.
10:00 AM Hold public hearing on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archives for 2016-2017.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archives for 2016-2017.
 

Attachments

 
28.
10:15 AM Hold public hearing on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archive Fund for 2016-2017.
 

Attachments

 
29.
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

 
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on distribution of funds for the Hutto Education Foundation.
 

Attachments

 
31.
 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the 2016 tax rates for Williamson County.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the final approval to accept and use the Building Efficiency: Cite and Release Grant award.
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding LexisNexis Contract Subscription Plan Amendment for the Williamson County Attorney's Office.
 

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the FY16/17 Budget Order.
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the contract for services with the Williamson County Museum for FY17.
 

Attachments

 
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Business Associate Agreement between Williamson County, Texas and Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services to ensure access to and use of Williamson County EMS patient information is in compliance with the requirements of HIPPA.
 

Attachments

 
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the acceptance of FEMA DR-4223 disaster recovery grant funding. Project Title - WIL025C Damaged Roads
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the acceptance of FEMA DR-4223 disaster recovery grant funding. Project Title - WIL034C Driveways
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the acceptance of FEMA DR-4223 disaster recovery grant funding. Project Title - WIL037C Driveways
 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Fiscal Year 2017 Motorola Maintenance Services Contracts S00001018218; S00001025308; S00001018224; S000010118227 as per HGAC contract #RA05-15.
 

Attachments

 
41.
Discuss,consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Department to have any county-approved auction company hold on-line auctions for the sale of surplus county property on the following dates: November 9th-23rd in 2016, January 11th-25th in 2017, March 15th-29th in 2017, April 5th-19th in 2017, May 17th-31st in 2017, July 12th-26th in 2017 and September 13th-27th in 2017. All auctions closing by 5pm CST on these dates.
 
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding annual request to exempt from competitive bidding/proposal requirements pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code ยง262.024(11) ("vehicle and equipment repairs") (i.e., those not covered by insurance coverage and that are paid for from county funds) for FY2016 / 2017 based on criteria and definitions provided by the Williamson County Purchasing Agent.
 

Attachments

 
43.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP#1606-096, Risk Policies, to the highest scoring proposer, Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for the following coverage lines: Property, Auto Liability, Auto Physical Damage, Law Enforcement Liability, and Public Officials Liability and rejecting General Liability and uninsured motorist coverage.
 

Attachments

 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Sheriff's Office.
 

Fiscal Impact


45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Sheriff's Office.
 

Fiscal Impact


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)."
 
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
 
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: SW Bypass
f)    Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah 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: 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.
u)    Discuss residential lease agreement with Ed & Teresa Self for property on FM 972.

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 โ€“ 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)  Discuss damage claim from Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation.
y)  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.
 
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50.
 
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
 
51.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
52.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
53.
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 โ€“ 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) Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding damage claim from Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation.
y)  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.
 
54.

_________________________
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.