NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
OCTOBER 25TH, 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 – 13 )
( Items 5 – 13 )
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action a line item transfer for Road and Bridge.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0200-0210-004999 |
Description:
Miscellaneous |
Amount:
$2,033.13 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0200-0210-001109 |
Description:
Cell Phone Stipend |
Amount:
$1,680.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0200-0210-002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
$128.52 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0200-0210-002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
$224.61 |
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
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.
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.)
Attachments
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Siena Section 6 subdivision - Pct 4.
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.
Attachments
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Stonewood Acres subdivision - Pct 3
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.
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.
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.
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Commissioners Court schedule for November 2016, December 2016 and January 2017.
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on appointing Joanne Land to the Williamson County and Cities Health District Board.
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Attachments
25.
To discuss and take appropriate action on Change Order #5 for Tyler Eagle Recorder software.
Attachments
26.
Discuss, consider and acknowledge the 2016-2017 budget for JP #4 Truancy Program.
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.
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.
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)."
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
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
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
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 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)
34.
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
35.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
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 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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38.
Comments from Commissioners.
_________________________
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.