NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
APRIL 11TH, 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 – 19 )
( Items 5 – 19 )
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Court at Law #3.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100-0428-004010 |
Description:
CCL3/Visiting Judges |
Amount:
$632 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0428-003005 |
Description:
CCL3/Office Furniture |
Amount:
$632 |
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0560.005730 |
Description:
Radio Equipment >$5,000 |
Amount:
10,700.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0560.004100 |
Description:
Professional Services |
Amount:
$10,700.00 |
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the All County Courts Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004100 |
Description:
Professional Services |
Amount:
15000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004120 |
Description:
Competency Hearings |
Amount:
15000.00 |
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the All District Courts.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100-0435-004100 |
Description:
Professional Services |
Amount:
100,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0435-004120 |
Description:
Competency Hearings |
Amount:
100,000.00 |
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Line Item Transfer for Emergency Communications.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100-0581-004500 |
Description:
Maintenance Contracts |
Amount:
$7,836.92 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0581-004541 |
Description:
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair |
Amount:
$7,836.92 |
Attachments
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Emergency Communications for new hire employee evaluation screening.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From: |
Acct No.:
0100-0581-004500 |
Description:
Maintenance Contracts |
Amount:
$2,200 |
|
From/To:
To: |
Acct No.:
0100-0581-004705 |
Description:
Pre-employment Screening |
Amount:
$2,200 |
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve waiving Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office.
Attachments
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 authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (2) Refrigerators, (6) Book Shelves, (45) Office chairs, (10) Desks, (20) File Cabinets, (16) Juice Containers, (5) Tables, (55) Camera Mounts, (1) Fan, (1) Camera, (1) Footrest, (1) Drawer organizer, (1) Pencil Drawer, (1) Document Stand, (1) Calculator, (1) Mouse, Misc. printer cartridges, Misc. Cd's and Cd sleeves, (1) Laptop, (1) Power cord, (1) Laptop bag, 2004 Chevy Impala, 2009 Chevy 1500 X Cab, (1) 2006 Chevy Impala, (1) 2005 International Work truck 7400, (1) 2003 Chevy Impala (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx local Gov't code 263.152
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-departmental transfer including (1) Fridge, and (1) 3-shelf utility cart with an electrical outlet (see attached list) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through destruction including (100) Mattresses, (61) Pieces of inmate shirts and pants, (100) Inmate shoes, (81) Pieces of Inmate blankets and mattress covers and (29) Pieces of Inmate towels (see attached list) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
Attachments
16.
Consider acknowledging and accepting commissioners education certificate of completion for Cynthia Long for successfully completing the continuing education provisions of Article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with St. William Catholic Church (620 Round Rock West-annual request)
Attachments
18.
Receive and acknowledge Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Kimley-Horn and Associates and Williamson County dated September 3, 2015 for Traffic Signal Warrant Study – CR 234 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Siena Sec 17 subdivision - Pct 4.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
20.
Recognize the excellent work and efforts of the Telecommunications Professionals throughout Williamson County.
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the proclamation for Williamson County Child Fatality Review Team and Williamson County EMS proclaiming April 11, 2017 as the beginning of April Pools Day in Williamson County.
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on proclamation designating May 2017 as Older Americans Month.
Attachments
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Utility Joint Use Agreement between Frontier Communication and Williamson County for utility relocations on Seward Junction Southwest, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct 2.
Attachments
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Budget Transfer Request to move $350,000 from Long Term Planning LTP ROW (P457) to Corridor A1/FM1660 (P458) of $70,000, Corridor C/SH29 Bypass (P459) of $70,000, Corridor E1/FM3349 (P460) of $70,000, Corridor F/US183 (P461) of $70,000 and Corridor H/Sam Bass (P462) or $70,000.
Attachments
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Budget Transfer Request to move $3,983,960 from Long Term Planning LTP Corridor Study (P456) to Corridor A1/FM1660 (P458) $909,765, Corridor C/SH29 Bypass (P459) $595,735, Corridor E1/FM3349 (P460) $997,360, Corridor F/US183 (P461) $989,320 and Corridor H/Sam Bass (P462) $491,780.
Attachments
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving 2006 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $30,000 from 2006 Road Non-Departmental (P156) to CR 111 Extension (P249). Also move $45,000 from CR 245 (P273) to SH 29 Bypass/Inner Loop (P243).
Attachments
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $200,065.07 from Patriot Way @ SH29 (P308) to Hero Way West (P314). Also to close projects and move remaining balances from Patriot Way @ SH29 (P308) estimated at $463,000, SH29 @ Cedar Hollow (P291) estimated $105,000 and RM 2243 @ Escalera Parkway (P234) estimated at $365,000 to SH 29 Bypass/Inner Loop (P243). Additionally, move $1,750,000 from 2013 Road Non-Departmental (P290) to Pearson Ranch Road (P221) of $1,000,000 and Forest North Drainage Study (P225) of $750,000.
Attachments
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a License Agreement with Larkspur Master Community, Inc. and Williamson County MUD 32.
Attachments
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving updates to the Employee Policy Manual related to lodging expense reimbursement.
Attachments
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing service contract with T.F. Harper and Associates, for painting services at the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, Tonkawa pavillion and restrooms, in the amount of $18,105.00, under Buy Board contract no. 512-16.
Attachments
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing services contract with Commercial Swim Management LLC, for quarry splash pad work, in the amount of $7235.00, under Buy Board contract no. 423-13.
Attachments
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services between Williamson County and KA Hickman Architects and Interior Designers, LLC for redesign of a room for storage purposes in relation to the Williamson County Georgetown Annex Project. The funding for this project is P-325.
Attachments
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on
approving agreement between G&K Services and Williamson County for rental uniforms used by various departments within Williamson County as per Buyboard contract #507-16.
Attachments
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of Inmate Phones, Contract #14RFP00222, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing Contract for the term of August 13, 2017 – August 12, 2018, with Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC dba ICSolutions.
Attachments
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed qualifications for RFQ 1704-155, Professional Engineering Services for Widening of CR 366.
Attachments
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids. Aggregates for Surface Treatments under IFB # 1704-154.
Attachments
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the service contract between Scientel Solutions LLC, and Williamson County ITS for Tower Structural Analysis, in the amount of $5,600 and authorizing the County Judge to sign.
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)."
39.
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
e) Mega Site
40.
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 real property for US 183.
r) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Hairy Man Rd.
s) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW Bypass.
t) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Crossroad Acres.
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.
i) Discuss license agreement with Larkspur Master Community, Inc.
C. Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman.
41.
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) SOAH Docket No. 473-16-4342; PUC Docket No. 45866 –Application of LCRA Transmission Services Corporation to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Proposed Leander to Round Rock 138-KV Transmission Line Project
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) SOAH Docket No. 473-16-4342; PUC Docket No. 45866 –Application of LCRA Transmission Services Corporation to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Proposed Leander to Round Rock 138-KV Transmission Line Project
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
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43.
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
44.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
45.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
46.
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) SOAH Docket No. 473-16-4342; PUC Docket No. 45866 –Application of LCRA Transmission Services Corporation to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Proposed Leander to Round Rock 138-KV Transmission Line Project
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) SOAH Docket No. 473-16-4342; PUC Docket No. 45866 –Application of LCRA Transmission Services Corporation to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Proposed Leander to Round Rock 138-KV Transmission Line Project
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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48.
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.