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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
JANUARY 17TH, 2017 
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 – 21 )
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Court at Law #2.
 

Fiscal Impact


Attachments

 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on filling open position of Chief Deputy Constable for the Constable Precinct Two office with William H. Beechinor, pursuant to Tex. loc. gov't. code 86.011.
 
7.
 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the reappointment of Kelley Masters to Place #4 on the ESD #11 Board of Directors for a term effective January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Bobby Bunte to the ESD #8 Georgetown board with the term commencing immediately and continuing thereafter until December 31, 2018.
 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding request of Constable Precinct One for approval of Deke Pierce to the open deputy constable position in precinct one pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 86.011.
 
11.
Discuss and approve noting in minutes the continuing education credits as required by law for County Clerk from the County & District Clerks' Association.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (2) Refrigerators, (1) Freezer, (17) Book Cases, (4) Cabinets, (5) desks, (12) Doors, (85) Chairs, (1) Safe, (2) Typewriters with stands, (3) Tables, (1) Digital smartboard, (3) Servers, (1) Backup, (1) Switch, (5) Computers, (7) Blue Police jackets,(12) Monitors,(1)  Copier Stand, (1) Fingerprint stand with pad (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-departmental transfer including (2) AED cardiac science, power heart AED G3 and (2) ABA Ballistic vests (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
14.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval or ratification of monthly Treasurer's Report on Williamson County Finances for December 2016 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 114.026.
 

Attachments

 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, December 2016 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on various line item transfers as related to the adjustment to the bottom of the "B" grade chart previously approved in the FY 17 budget process.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Receive and acknowledge Work Authorization No. 8 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

 
19.
Receive and acknowledge Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County Contract between Surveying and Mapping (SAM) LLC. and Williamson County dated February 9, 2015 for Design survey services along River Road and along Old Windmill Road.  This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to September 30, 2017 only.  The current Work Authorization dollar amount will remain the same. 
 

Attachments

 
20.
Receive and acknowledge Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County Contract between Surveying and Mapping (SAM) LLC. and Williamson County dated February 9, 2015 for Right of Way Survey and Parcel Maps for San Gabriel Ranch Road.  This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to September 30, 2017 only.  The current Work Authorization dollar amount will remain the same. 
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Melchor Estates subdivision - Pct 2
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
 
23.
Receive and acknowledge the January 2017 Construction Summary Report for the Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Programs.
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on 2006 Road Bond Funds for a transfer request per recommendation of Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager.  Transferring $850,142.96 to SH 195 (P149) in the amount of $788,798.12 from Chandler Road Expansion (P255) and $61,344.84 from CR 138 Expansion (P179).  In addition, close the following projects and move balances to Departmental (P156) in the amount of $235,208.61 from IH 35 Frontage Road (P162), $11,881.94 from RM 620 (P167), $288,099.37 from Lakeline Blvd. (P170), $117,982.24 from Ronald Reagan Blvd (P196), $90,305.39 from CR 170 (P213), $5,616.32 from SH 29 Safety Improvements (P217), $149,910.63 from US 183/RM 1869 (P250), $5,857.80 from Lakeline Blvd. Ext. Ph. III (P266), $255,143.59 from CR 110 North Ph. III (P267), and $231,337.99 from Tradesman Drive UPRR Crossing (P263). 
 

Attachments

 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 1, to contract number IFB 1608-107 (Contractor Alpha Paving Industries, LLC), in the amount of $-3,085.50 for Cul-De-Sac Fog Seal (for Subdivision Seal Coat 2016).
 

Attachments

 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment of Robert B. Daigh P.E. as the Williamson County representative of the CAMPO Technical Advisory Committee and Katheryn Cromwell AICP as an alternate member.
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with RCNT, LP for right of way needed on CR 101 (Parcel 11).
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Daniel and Anna Rangel for right of way needed on CR 111 (Parcel 22).
 

Attachments

 
29.
Hear update and discuss bills filed during the 85 th Texas Legislative Session.
 
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the issuance of a county-wide burn ban not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge to lift said ban when conditions improve.
 
31.
To discuss, consider, and take action on the approval and adoption of the Williamson County, Texas Hazard Mitigation Plan dated January 2017.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the Radiation Detector – GammaRae II Project for submittal for FY17 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $5,000.
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the Annual HazMat Monitor Maintenance Project for submittal for FY17 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $22,000.
 

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the AreaRae HazMat Monitors Project for submittal for FY17 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $115,500.
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the Gemini Analyzer – RAMAN and FTIR Project for submittal for FY17 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $98,000.
 

Attachments

 
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the HazMat Level A Suits with Flash Protection and Suit Tester Project for submittal for FY17 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $35,400.
 

Attachments

 
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the Hazmat Radiation Dosimeter Project for submittal for FY17 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $24,800.
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the Magnetic Patch Project for submittal for FY17 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $5,800.
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of the Command Vehicle 3 (CV-3) Sustainment & Enhanced Interoperability Project for submittal for FY17 Homeland Security Grant funding in the amount of $140,840
 

Attachments

 
40.
Consider approving request to issue a call for projects that will utilized Community Development Block Grant funds for the FY17 funding cycle.
 
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of a donation(s) from the First Baptist Church of Georgetown for the use of a meeting room in relation to a Williamson County Road Bond public open house on February 23, 2017, 6-8 p.m., relating to State Highway 29 and D. B. Woods Road; and approval of a Facilities Application Form and Agreement pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 81.032.
 

Attachments

 
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve and recognize the transfer of the tax rolls and delivery of receipts from the outgoing Tax Assessor/Collector to the successor Tax Assessor/Collector pursuant to Local Government Code, Section 112.034; and authorize the County Clerk to accept and file the receipts and documentation of the receipts in the County Clerk's Commissioners Court minutes.
 

Attachments

 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the memorandum of understanding between the offices of the Williamson Central Appraisal District and the Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

Attachments

 
44.
Discussion on representative vacancies with Capital Area Regional Transportation Planning Organization, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Clean Air Coalition, Capital Area Rural Transportation System, and the Williamson County Benefits Committee due to recent changes in Commissioners Court members.
 
45.
Discuss the existing structure and organization of the Williamson County and Cities Health District, as well consider and deliberate possibly transitioning from a Public Health District to a Local Health Department to be operated as a Williamson County department.
 
46.
Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the Pretrial Intervention Program Budget-0364 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2017.
 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a temporary stipend for position #0714 while performing additional responsibilities for another department.
 
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve and award the Engineering Services Contract with Steger and Bizzell Engineering, Inc, for the engineering design services for the replacement of the culvert crossings.  This is the second firm to be awarded a contract for these services under RFQ 1607-104.  Total contract amount not to exceed $500,000.00.
 

Attachments

 
49.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the services contract with TF Harper  and Associates, for the removal and replacement of playground equipment, in the amount of $41,582.29, under BuyBoard contract  no. 512-16, for the Parks Department. 
 

Attachments

 
50.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of EOCReady App from QuickSeries Publishing awarded per Quick Quote # 1611-126 in the total amount of $27,291.00.
 

Attachments

 
51.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the new Agreement with FastLane Emergency Vehicles for custom cabinets that will be placed into emergency response vehicles for the Williamson County EMS, in the amount of $16,875.
 

Attachments

 
52.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on exempting SunGard Public Sector, LLC from the competitive bidding or proposal requirements established by Section 262.024 (a) (7) of the Texas Local Government Code, as the sole source provider of software and maintenance for our ONE Solution OSSI Brand Software, including licensing, maintenance, support, modifications, and training.
 

Attachments

 
53.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Amendment with Microsoft for our existing 036 tenant for $5,687.64 with SHI Government Solutions.
 

Attachments

 
54.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations.
 

Fiscal Impact


55.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations.
 

Fiscal Impact


56.
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 Veterans Services Donations.
 

Fiscal Impact


57.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Veterans Services Donations.
 

Fiscal Impact


58.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve budget amendment acknowledging additional revenues for Animal Shelter Donations:
 

Fiscal Impact


59.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve budget amendment acknowledging additional expenditures for the use of Animal Shelter Donations:
 

Fiscal Impact


60.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the reappointment of James Crabtree to the ESD #4 Board of Directors for a term effective January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.
 
61.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action related to determining the process in which to fill a potential vacancy in the Office of the Williamson County Treasurer (Loc. Gov't Code Sec. 87.041).
 
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)."
 
62.
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
    g)    Kalahari
    h)    St. David's
 
63.
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: CR 101
    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.
    u)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 258.
    v)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Lakeline Blvd.
    x)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for US 183.

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
    d)    Discuss proposed sale of excess right of way on CR 107
    e)    Discuss wastewater easements in Berry Springs Park
    f)    Discuss Development Agreement with Ashby Capital Investments, LLC

C.    Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman. 
 
64.
Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:

a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
f)  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)  Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and 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)  Legislative changes to firearms laws and possession of firearms on county property
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)  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
x)  Cause No. 1JC-16-1540; Roy Earl Briggs v. Lt. Doug Wheless, In The Justice Court Precinct 1, Williamson County, Texas 
y)  Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-01185-SS-ML,  Jose Refugio Fernandez-Madrid v. Keefe Commissary and the Williamson County Sheriff, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas – Austin Division
z)  Law relating requests for the closure, abandonment or vacation of roadway(s) in the Woodland Park Subdivision. 
 
65.
 
66.
 
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
 
67.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
68.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
69.
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.
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)  Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
s)  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).
t)  Discuss requirements related to health benefit plan.
u) 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
v)  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
w)  Cause No. 1JC-16-1540; Roy Earl Briggs v. Lt. Doug Wheless, In The Justice Court Precinct 1, Williamson County, Texas 
x)  Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-01185-SS-ML,  Jose Refugio Fernandez-Madrid v. Keefe Commissary and the Williamson County Sheriff, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas – Austin Division
y)  Law relating requests for the closure, abandonment or vacation of roadway(s) in the Woodland Park Subdivision. 
 
70.
 
71.
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 ________, 2017 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.