NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
MARCH 7TH, 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 – 15 )
( Items 5 – 15 )
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Facilities.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100-0509-004510 |
Description:
Facility Maintenance & Repair |
Amount:
$41,481 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0509-003001 |
Description:
Small Tools & Equipment <$5000 |
Amount:
$41,481 |
6.
Discuss, Consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer from Juvenile Services Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
100.0576.004102 |
Description:
Residential Services |
Amount:
200,000 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
100.0576.004100 |
Description:
Professional Services |
Amount:
200,000 |
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (39) Phones, (108) Hanging folders, (275) Manila Folders, (5) File Cabinets, (5) Computer, (5) Keyboards, (3) Servers, (1) White Board, (6) Desk Chairs, (1) Desk, (3) Office Chairs, (2) Printers (see attached list) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
Attachments
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through interdepartmental transfer including (1) Wood Desk, (1) Surface Pro with mouse, (1) Docking station and (1) Chair (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
Attachments
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of (1) 2014 Black Chevy Tahoe through insurance claim (see attached list) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
Attachments
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the retirement from the county inventory of Assets Not Found including (1) Monitor, (7) Computers, (1) Projector, (5) Printers, (1) Shredder, (see attached lists) per the recommendation of the County Auditor's Office.
Attachments
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding request of Constable Precinct One for approval of
Byron Totty to the open deputy constable position in precinct one pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov'tCode86.011.
Byron Totty to the open deputy constable position in precinct one pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov'tCode86.011.
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a bond for Williamson County Treasurer D. Scott Heselmeyer.
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Rancho Sienna Section 7 Block F Lot subdivision - Pct 3.
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Williamson County Expo Project; Change Order # 20 in the amount of $ 8,473.45 for additional work due to design document omissions and necessary damage repairs, which was executed by Dale Butler pursuant to the previous grant of authority under Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
16.
Consideration and action with respect to "Order Authorizing the Issuance of Williamson County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds in One or More Series; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving the Forms of Paying Agent/Registrar Agreements, the Forms of Purchase Agreements and Escrow Agreements; Establishing the Procedures for Selling and Delivering One or More Series of the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Bonds".
Attachments
17.
Consideration and action with respect to "Order Authorizing the Issuance of Williamson County, Texas Unlimited Tax Road Bonds in One or More Series; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving Paying Agent/Registrar Agreements, Official Statements and Purchase Agreements; Establishing the Procedures for Selling and Delivering One or More Series of the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Bonds."
Attachments
18.
Presentation to reveal the updated www.wilco.org website.
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on adoption of the Governance for Posting on and Editing Williamson County Websites document.
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a contract for Corridor E1 between Williamson County and Brown & Gay, Engineers, Inc. relating to the LTP Corridor Study.
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a contract for Corridor F between Williamson County and CP&Y, Inc. relating to the LTP Corridor Study.
Attachments
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a contract for Corridor A1 between Williamson County and Kennedy Consulting, Inc. relating to the LTP Corridor Study.
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a contract for Corridor C between Williamson County and Atkins North America, Inc. relating to the LTP Corridor Study.
Attachments
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a contract for Corridor H between Williamson County and K Friese & Associates, Inc. relating to the LTP Corridor Study.
Attachments
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amendment to Development Agreement regarding Detention Pond with Gardens at Mayfield, LLC.
Attachments
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Letter Agreement with Austin White Lime for a Pearson Ranch Rd. Drainage Easement.
Attachments
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Jarrell, Texas regarding the Sharing of Costs to Design and Construct Certain Sections of Ronald Reagan Blvd and CR 305.
Attachments
29.
10:00 Conduct public hearing relating to a request from the District Attorney's Office to increase the budgeted salary amount for the position of Intake Division Chief, Position #1789 , in the District Attorney's Office and discuss (1) the reason for the payment in excess of the budgeted amount is being offered to the employee, including the public purpose that will be served by making the excess payment; and (2) the exact amount of the excess payment, the sources of the payment, and the terms for distribution of the payment that effect and maintain the public purpose to be served by making the excess payment.
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request by the District Attorney's Office to increase the budgeted salary amount for the position of Intake Division Chief, position # 1789, in the District Attorney's Office from the budgeted annual salary amount of $93,505.10 to the increased salary amount of $100,831.12.
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a new position request (Discovery Clerk) for the District Attorney's Office.
Attachments
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request to move District Attorney Law Enforcement Unallocated to the Overtime Line to facilitate overtime for the investigators to work a backlog of cases/files.
Attachments
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request from the District Attorney to increase the annual salary on three new positions.
Attachments
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on appointing a member of the Commissioners Court to serve as a representative on the Capital Areal Rural Transportation System Board.
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Barbara G. Keese to Place 5 of the Emergency Services District (ESD) #11 Board of Directors to complete a two year term that began on January 1, 2015 and ending on December 31, 2018.
Attachments
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving two new grant funded part-time Court Coordinators to service the Veterans Court and DWI Court.
Attachments
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Between Williamson County, Texas and Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center Regarding the Healthcarelink Project, which extends the term of the agreement until December 31, 2017.
Attachments
38.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a process for citizen appointments made by the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
Attachments
39.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the acceptance of a grant provided through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the Williamson County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), administered by the Office of Emergency Management, in the amount of $84,388.23. The grant funds a 12 month position to analyze and plan for chemical emergencies and software to analyze threats and risk.
Attachments
40.
Discuss, consider and approve the Motorola, no-cost change order, as it relates to the open project for the Williamson County IP Simulcast Conversion and Granger simulcast completion.
Attachments
41.
Discuss, consider and approve the adoption of Georgetown Independent School District as an RCS Associate customer under the County radio system.
Attachments
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing Supplemental Agreement No 6 with BLGY, North Campus Project, for additional necessary services to renovate the existing vehicle impound building in the amount of $33,012.34, under 15RFQ102.
Attachments
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of Asphalt Emulsions, Contract #15IFB111, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing Contract for the term of April 4, 2014 – October 13, 2017, with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
Attachments
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive proposals on RFP 1701-139, for renovations to 355 Texas Avenue facility.
Attachments
45.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for FY17 Cul-De-Sac Fog Seal under IFB1702-147 for Road and Bridge Department.
Attachments
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding the contract with Halff Associates for professional services for the design and development of Phase II, RV Park at the Expo Center in Taylor, Texas. RFQ 1611-128
Attachments
47.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive proposals for RFP 1702-144, Third-Party-Administrator for Self-Funded or Fully Insured Benefits for Medical, Dental & Vision Programs to include PPO, POS, and ACO Network options; Biometric/Wellness Program Management; Prescription Drug Card Services - retail card and mail order; Pre-certification/Large Case Management; Disease Management/Diabetic Plan Management; Section 125 Claims Administration.
Attachments
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications from firms to provide architectural, engineering, design and construction administration services for the proposed Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center Expansion. RFQ 1702-146.
Attachments
49.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on rejecting proposals received from RFP 1701-135 for roof improvements to the Jail and Justice Center. Approval to advertise was granted by the Court on January 24, 2017, Item No. 38.
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Services Contract between Ti Training LE, LLC and Williamson County Sheriff's Office for the Training and Equipment Regarding the Use of Force Simulator, not to exceed the amount of $30,750.00.
Attachments
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Safenet KeySecure Statement of Work for Williamson County for installation consulting services of 12 ProtectFile licenses for a fixed price.
Attachments
52.
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 the County Sheriff:
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0100.0000.364100 |
Description:
Insurance Reimbursements |
Amount:
$18,150.00 |
53.
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 the additional expenditures for the County Sheriff:
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0100.0560.005700 |
Description:
Vehicles > $5,000 |
Amount:
$18,150.00 |
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)."
54.
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 Columbus Balbo
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 Columbus Balbo
55.
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 the acquisition of real property for right-of-way for Mays St. Extension
b) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop.
c) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 176 at RM 2243
d) Discuss the acquisition of real property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 101
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 111
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 278 at Bagdad Rd.
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections)
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property on CR 305.
k) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.
l) Discuss acquisition of property located at NEC of Toll 130 and Gattis School Rd.
m) Discuss the acquisition of a drainage easement for CR 108.
n) Discuss easement acquisitions from San Gabriel River Ranch Subdivision.
o) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 258.
p) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Lakeline Blvd.
q) Discuss the acquisition of a drainage easement for Pearson Ranch Rd.
r) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Hairy Man Rd.
s) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW Bypass.
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 transfer of right of way for Westinghouse Rd. to the City of Georgetown.
e) Discuss wastewater easements in Berry Springs Park
f) Discuss Development Agreement with Ashby Capital Investments, LLC
g) Discuss sale of County property on Ronald Reagan Blvd.
h) Discuss abandonment of County property on CR 123.
C. Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman.
A. Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
1. Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
a) Discuss the acquisition of real property for right-of-way for Mays St. Extension
b) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop.
c) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 176 at RM 2243
d) Discuss the acquisition of real property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 101
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 111
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 278 at Bagdad Rd.
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections)
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property on CR 305.
k) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.
l) Discuss acquisition of property located at NEC of Toll 130 and Gattis School Rd.
m) Discuss the acquisition of a drainage easement for CR 108.
n) Discuss easement acquisitions from San Gabriel River Ranch Subdivision.
o) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 258.
p) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Lakeline Blvd.
q) Discuss the acquisition of a drainage easement for Pearson Ranch Rd.
r) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Hairy Man Rd.
s) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW Bypass.
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 transfer of right of way for Westinghouse Rd. to the City of Georgetown.
e) Discuss wastewater easements in Berry Springs Park
f) Discuss Development Agreement with Ashby Capital Investments, LLC
g) Discuss sale of County property on Ronald Reagan Blvd.
h) Discuss abandonment of County property on CR 123.
C. Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman.
56.
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.
aa) Civil Action No. Case 1:17-cv-00068; Dennis Farmer & Linda Schlueter v. Williamson County and Deputy Damon Grant; 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) 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.
aa) Civil Action No. Case 1:17-cv-00068; Dennis Farmer & Linda Schlueter v. Williamson County and Deputy Damon Grant; In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
57.
58.
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
59.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
60.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
61.
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) 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.
z) Civil Action No. Case 1:17-cv-00068; Dennis Farmer & Linda Schlueter v. Williamson County and Deputy Damon Grant; 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) 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.
z) Civil Action No. Case 1:17-cv-00068; Dennis Farmer & Linda Schlueter v. Williamson County and Deputy Damon Grant; In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
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Comments from Commissioners.
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Dan A. Gattis, County Judge
This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2017 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.