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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
MAY 30TH, 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 – 22 )
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line transfer for Road and Bridge Division.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (7) Computers, (10) Monitors, (4) Keyboards, (2) Docking station, (6) Printers, (4) Ink cartridges, (1) DVD writer, (1) Surge protector, (2) File Cabinets, (1) Garmen pilot, (2) Camera, (1) TV, (2) AT&T aircards, (2) Computer speakers, (2) UPS, (1) Router, (6) IBM system's, (1) Both of misc. keyboards, mice, speakers, (1) Scanner, (2) Scabbers, (1) Shredder, (1) Keyboard tray, (1) GE mini fridge, (1) 2014 F-450, (1) 2008 Ford Crown-Vic, (1) 2006 C8500 Chevy (see attached list) pursuant to Tx Local Gov't Code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
7.
Discuss,consider amd take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-departmental transfer including (2) Metal File cabinets, (1) Coat Rack, (1) Office chair (see attached list) pursuant to Tx Local Gov't code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
8.
 Discuss and consider confirming the appointment of Kevin Wilkie as a Pct. 3 Deputy Constable.
 

Attachments

 
9.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the MOU and Standard Agreement with Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Municipal Utility District regarding off-duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies. 
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Sheriff's Office Training Center Project; Potential Change Order # 1 in the amount of $1,200.00 for obtaining SWPPP plan and services.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Sheriff's Office Training Center Project; Potential Change Order # 3 in the amount of $8,330.00 for waterline changes.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Sheriff's Office Training Center Project; Potential Change Order # 4 in the amount of $225.00 for TCEQ Permit.
 

Attachments

 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Sheriff's Office Training Center Project; Potential Change Order # 5 in the amount of $22,460.00 for waterline at CR 130.
 

Attachments

 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Sheriff's Office Training Center Project; Potential Change Order # 6 in the amount of $8,807.11 for Oncor power extension.
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Sheriff's Office Training Center Project; Potential Change Order # 12 in the amount of a $10,441.00 credit for data route changes.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Sheriff's Office Training Center Project; Potential Change Order # 13 in the amount of a $12,751.20 credit for crawl space revisions.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the North Campus Project; Change Order #5 in the amount of $0 for 24 Ga. Bristol Blue PEMB Color.
 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the North Campus Project; Change Order #6 in the amount of $0 for Structural Steel Scope Revisions.
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the North Campus Project; Change Order #7 in the amount of $0 for Acoustical Fiberglass Wall Panels.
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the North Campus Project; Change Order #8 in the amount of $0 for Transformer Pads Revisions.
 

Attachments

 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the C.R. Estates Section 3
subdivision - Pct 4.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a resolution recognizing Patty Eason for her service to the WCCF.
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging Williamson County EMS as the recipient of the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award.
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on allocating space in the Precinct 1 Jester Annex Building.
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Landscape Architectural Services between Williamson County and RVE, Inc. (doing business as RVi) for Phase II landscape architectural services relating to Phase V of the Brushy Creek Regional Trail Development.
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss and take appropriate action on participation by Williamson County Road Bond Program under the county's habitat conservation plan for a parcel of the project area for roadway construction related to SW Bypass Segment 2.
 

Attachments

 
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a nominating a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Administration Committee.
 
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a nominating a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Committee.
 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the retention of the law firm of Tiemann, Shahady & Hamala, P.C.to provide legal advice and assistance with statutory and regulatory requirements relating to transfer of permitting and regulation of on-site sewage facilities from the Williamson County and Cities Health District to the Williamson County Infrastructure Department; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to execute the Amendment NO. 2 as submitted by Symetra Life Insurance Company, for the Voluntary Short Term Disability Income Insurance Group Policy No. 01 016850.00, as an Amendment to the Policy Holder Williamson County effective March 26, 2017.
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to execute the Policy Rider as submitted by Symetra Life Insurance Company, for the change as amended to the Schedule of Insurance – Life Insurance Benefit for the Certificate of Insurance LGC 13500/TX-SCH 08/06, as an Amendment to the Policy Holder Williamson County effective date of change January 1, 2016.
 

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to execute the April 27, 2017 Proposal as submitted by Williamson County Cities Health District to Provide Influenza Vaccines in the Benefit Plan Year of 2017 to Williamson County Employees and Covered Dependents.
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 34 and the County of Williamson, Texas.
 

Attachments

 
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a facilities use agreement with American Heiress Productions, LLC for filming in the historic jail and Justice Center on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. 
 

Attachments

 
37.
Discuss, consider and approve SecurePlan maintenance option document for previously approved contract with Knight Security Systems for Justice Center Cameras & Video Management System (DIR-TSO-3430, previously approved on 5-2-2017, agenda item #29)
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of Lease Property 9769 Hwy 29, Georgetown, Texas 78628 for the term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 with tenant Mr. Greg Boatright.
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval of project Williamson County Wireless Phase I - SOW - #20712406 with Insight Public Sector, Inc.
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of Medical Supplies for Jail, #1604-071, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing Contract with the Primary Vendor, Bound Tree Medical, LLC and with the Secondary Vendor, New Dimension Pharmacy.  The Vendor for line item 2 only, Agni Enterprises, LLC has requested an increase of 3% per the CPI adjustment in the US Department of Labor Report from $48.00 to $49.44.  The renewal term is July 7, 2017- July 6, 2018.
 
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving agreement with AdvoWaste Medical Services, LLC supporting Williamson County EMS three locations: Cedar Park, Taylor, and Round Rock.
 

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)."
 
42.
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.
    u)    Discuss proposed acquisition of real property on CR 138. 
    v)    Discuss proposed acquisition of real property at Highland Springs Lane. 

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).
    j)    Discuss an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Hutto for CR 119.

C.    Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman. 
 
43.
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
 
44.
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 419th 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
 
45.
Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
 
46.
Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices in relation to the Williamson County Justice Center (Executive Session as per Texas Gov't. Code § 551.076).
 
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
 
47.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
48.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
49.
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 419th 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
 
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials.
 
51.
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.