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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
APRIL 25TH, 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 )
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Clerk Records Management fund.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
 

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Attachments

 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (1) Chair and (1) 2005 Ford F150 XCAB (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of March 2017 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of March 2017 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, March 2017 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Receive and acknowledge Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County Contract between Balcones Geotechnical PLLC and Williamson County dated December 3, 2015 for Geotechnical Engineering Services for Williamson County Sheriff's Office Training Center.  This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to February 1, 2018 only.  The current Work Authorization dollar amount will remain the same. 
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amendment No. 1 to Williamson County Contract for Geotechnical Engineering Services for Williamson County North Campus Facilities, being dated December 3, 2015, (the "Contract") by and between Williamson County, Texas, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, (the "County") and Balcones Geotechnical, PLLC (the "Engineer").
 

Attachments

 
14.
Receive and acknowledge Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County Contract between Balcones Geotechnical PLLC and Williamson County dated December 3, 2015 for Geotechnical Engineering Services for Williamson County North Campus Facilities. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to February 2, 2018 and increase the maximum amount payable to $75,000. 
 
 

Attachments

 
15.
Discuss,consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Hohman-San Gabriel Farms subdivision - Pct 4.
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Sphere Sub One subdivision - Pct 3.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Stefek Subdivision - Pct 4.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the revised plat for Block A Lot 6 of the Teravista Com 24 subdivision and the remainder of Block A Lot 1 of the Teravista Sec 24 subdivision - Pct 3.
 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action acknowledging the Williamson County Sheriff's Office commissary fund purchase of a Guardian RFID software, hardware and services to support operations of the Williamson County Jail and approval of the addition of such system to the Williamson County IT network infrastructure, including but limited to integration with Odyssey judicial information.
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing the newest members of Williamson County EMS.
 
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on proclamation designating May 1 - 7, 2017 as Air Quality Awareness Week in Williamson County.
 

Attachments

 
22.
Hear presentation from Alvin Lankford, Chief Appraiser, Williamson Central Appraisal District.
 
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a presentation about the County's Unified Communication System project.

 
 
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving quote, scope of work, and services contract between Presidio Networked Solutions, LLC and Williamson County, for a Cisco Unified Communications System and implementation services under DIR-TSO-2542 in the amount of $851,025.50
 

Attachments

 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving 2014 CIP Budget Transfer Request to move $62,212.45 from Secure Messaging (P427) to Phone System Upgrade (P425).
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
 
27.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a TCEQ Agent Authorization Form for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program associated with CR 176 at RM 2243, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 3.
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Standard Utility Agreement with Oncor Electric for utility relocation for the Southwest Bypass Segment 1 Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Precinct 3.
 
 

Attachments

 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment no. 2 for the SW Bypass/SH 29 Inner Loop project between Williamson County and HDR Engineering, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
 

Attachments

 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 2 for the Hairy Man Road/Brushy Creek Road project between Williamson County and Atkins North America, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
 

Attachments

 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 for the North Mays Extension project between Williamson County and LJA Engineering, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 2 for the Arterial H road project between Williamson County and Randall Jones & Associates, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer Request per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $20,000 from 2013 Road Non-Departmental (P290) to Hero Way West (P314).
 

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving 2013 Park Bonds Budget Transfer Request to move $399,875 from Wilco Expo Center (P418) and $100,125 from 2013 Park Non-Departmental (P500) to Expo RV Park (P463).
 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Letter Agreement with Siena North Devco, Inc. for a subdivision wall adjacent to the proposed right of way. 
 

Attachments

 
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the allocation of Jester Annex space to the Precinct 1 Constable.
 
37.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval or ratification of monthly Treasurer's Report on Williamson County Finances for March 2017 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §114.026.
 

Attachments

 
38.
Consideration and action with respect to Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain of the County's Outstanding Bonds.
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on allowing the Judge to sign a Master Support Agreement between Petsmart Charities and Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter  for funds to be used for the reimbursement of $7,538.00 for necessary shelter supplies and medical treatment including but not limited to testing, vaccinations, medications, litter boxes, litter and food for the 89 cats and 1 dog received through a cruelty seizure. 
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss and take appropriate action on changing election precinct boundary lines for precincts 204 and 201 to create election precinct 202.
 

Attachments

 
41.
Discuss and take appropriate action on precinct boundary changes affecting Precincts 206, 207, and 267.
 

Attachments

 
42.
Discuss and take appropriate action on changing election precinct boundary lines for precincts 259, 253, and 264 to create election precinct 263.
 

Attachments

 
43.
Discuss and take appropriate action on precinct boundary changes affecting Precincts 273, 277, and 278.
 

Attachments

 
44.
Discuss and take appropriate action on changing election precinct boundary lines for precinct 343 and 342 and to create election precinct 345.
 

Attachments

 
45.
Discuss and take appropriate action on changing election precinct boundary lines for precincts 396, 381, and 394 to create election precinct 393.
 

Attachments

 
46.
Discuss and take appropriate action on changing election precinct boundary lines for precincts 488, 424, and 402 to create election precincts 489 and 490.
 

Attachments

 
47.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Historic Courthouse Sidewalk Paver Project under RFP # 1704-158.
 

Attachments

 
48.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Roof Reconstruction / Improvements for Justice Center under RFP # 1704-159.
 

Attachments

 
49.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB # 1702-148 Southwest Bypass Access Route to the lowest and best bidder, Jordan Foster Construction, as recommended by HNTB Corporation.         
 
 

Attachments

 
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of (4) Type 1 Custom Series, Ford F450 DRW Ambulances for Williamson County EMS per HGAC contract AM10-16 in the amount of $912,672.00.
 

Attachments

 
51.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on determining any requirements and/or policies for billing third party entities for the payroll costs incurred by the Elections Department while conducting elections for such third party entities.
 

Attachments

 
52.
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 the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program:
 
 

Fiscal Impact


53.
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 expenditures for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program:
 
 

Fiscal Impact


EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."
 
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
    e)    Mega Site
 
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 CR 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 the improvements 175 CR 138 (Giesen tract).

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)  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
 
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)  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
 
62.
 
63.
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.