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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
AUGUST 1ST, 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 – 20 )
 
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line transfer for the County Sheriff.
 

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for EMS.
 

Fiscal Impact


8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
 

Fiscal Impact


9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for All District Courts.
 

Fiscal Impact


10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

Fiscal Impact


11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Auditor.
 

Fiscal Impact


12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Hazardous Materials.
 

Fiscal Impact


13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line transfer item for Road and Bridge Division.
 

Fiscal Impact


14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line transfer item for Road and Bridge Division.
 

Fiscal Impact


15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on budget line item transfers for Juvenile Services. 
 

Fiscal Impact


16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
 

Fiscal Impact


17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (5) Fridge, (2) Printer, (5) File Cabinets, (1) Keyboard tray, (2) Trays, (13) Chair's, (45) File trays, (7) Phone stands. (15) File holders, (10) Calculators, (2) Boxes of VHS tapes, (2) Magazine holders, (1) Rolling cart, (1) VCR, (2) Wooden Boards, (1) Shredder, (5) Hole punches, (1) Desk organizer, (2) Staplers, (1) Mouse, (1) Rolodex, (3) Staple removers, (1) Index box, (1) Tape Dispenser, (3) Dry erase boards, (1) 2 Cork Boards, (1) Table, (1) Pencil Holder, (1) Stool, (1) Desk, (3) Bulletin Boards, (1) Autoclave sanitizer, (1) TV with VCR, (1) TV on Rolling cart, (1) Radio, (1) Briefcase, (3) Monitors, (1) Fax machine, (1) 2004 Ford Excursion,(1) 2009 Ford Escape (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting a donation to Williamson County Sheriff's Office from Richard Morris in the amount of $100.00.
 
20.
Receive and acknowledge Work Authorization No. 2 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Rodriguez Engineering Laboratories, LLC and Williamson County dated January 10, 2017for On Call Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
21.
Hear presentation from the City of Hutto regarding the "Co-op District located in the City of Hutto's Old Town."
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a presentation by Andrea Richardson regarding Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.
 
23.
Hear update from Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance regarding results of the Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2017 and the defeasance of debt.
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $600,000 from 2013 Road Bond Non-Departmental (P290) to CR 258 Phase II (P256) of $450,000, Bagdad Road (P317) of $100,000 and CR 305 at IH-35 (P306) of $50,000.
 

Attachments

 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the service agreement with Intertech Flooring, for carpet installations at the Jail in the amount of $34,057.51, under TXMAS contract No. TXMAS-13-72020.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on CO #2 to the Agreement Between Williamson County and S&G Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $54,166.81 to be paid from the Owner's Contingency, for electrical, acoustical, HVAC, fire stopping and removal of a data rack for the Williamson County Justice Center – CSCD Remodel Project.
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Rising Gate Properties, Inc. for future arterial right of way. 
 

Attachments

 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Deed Without Warranty transferring right of way to the City of Georgetown. 
 

Attachments

 
30.
10:00 AM:  Hold a public meeting/hearing pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 366 and Title 30, Texas Administrative Code §285.10 regarding an Order Adopting Rules of Williamson County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities.
 

Attachments

 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve an Order Adopting Rules of Williamson County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities, as well as approval to submit all necessary documentation to the Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
 

Attachments

 
32.
10:00 Conduct public hearing relating to a request from the Sheriff's Office to increase the budgeted salary amount for the positions of Corrections Officer, Position #'s are listed in the attachment, in the Sheriff's Office Corrections and discuss (1) the reason for the payment in excess of the budgeted amount is being offer 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.
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request by the Sheriff's Office to increase the budgeted salary amount and reclassification for the positions of Corrections Officer, position #'s listed on attachment, in the Sheriff Office - Corrections from the budgeted annual salary amounts listed on the attachment to the increased salary amount listed on the attachment.
 

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Jail.
 

Fiscal Impact


35.
Consider approving the filing of the FY18-19 Adult Probation biennial budgets.
 
 

Attachments

 
36.
 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to include a record vote on a proposed total maximum tax rate for Williamson County and R/FM for tax year 2017.
 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on scheduling two public hearing dates if the proposed maximum total tax rate exceeds the total effective tax rate of $0.456438. 
 
38.
Consider authorizing advertising and setting a date for the public hearing on the 2017-2018 County Budget for Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 at 10:00 am.
 
39.
Discuss 2017-2018 Budget
 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on FY18 Compensation Recommendations.
 

Attachments

 
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the FY18 Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS).
 

Attachments

 
42.
Discuss, Consider and take appropriate action in regards to Texas Workforce Commission Contract for Precinct 1 Constable Office
 

Attachments

 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Cost Sharing Agreement between Williamson County and Dusty Boots Ranch - Robyn Rhinehart for the construction of a 1,250-foot fence to be constructed on the eastern boundary of Williamson County's Blackland Heritage County Park, and the western boundary of Dusty Boots Ranch- Robyn Rhinehart's property; and authorize the Williamson County Parks Director to execute the agreement on behalf of Williamson County.
 

Attachments

 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action(s) regarding the Low Income Vehicle Repair Assistance, Retrofit, and Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program (LIRAP) and related programs, to include, but not be limited to, withdrawal from such program(s).
 

Attachments

 
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the creation of an additional position of Magistrate/ Associate Judge pursuant to Section 54A.002, Texas Government Code; and further authorizing in advance the creation of future additional positions pursuant to Section 54A.002, Texas Government Code if funding for those positions have been previously approved in the Williamson County budget for that fiscal year. 
 

Attachments

 
46.
 
 
 

Attachments

 
47.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on exempting SOE Software Corporation d/b/a SCYTL from the competitive bidding or proposal requirements established by Section 262.024 (a) (7) of the Texas Local Government Code, as the sole source provider of Clarity Help Desk Support software and maintenance and authorize the execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
48.
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 revenue for the Debt Service Fund:
 

Fiscal Impact


49.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Debt Services Fund:
 

Fiscal Impact


50.
Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Debt Service Fund:
 

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)."
 
51.
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
    f)    Texas State Gold Depository
 
52.
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 N. 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 Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project. 
    k)    Discuss acquisition of property located at NEC of Toll 130 and Gattis School Rd. 
    l)    Discuss the acquisition of a drainage easement for CR 108.
    m)     Discuss easement acquisitions from San Gabriel River Ranch Subdivision.
    n)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 258.
    o)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Seward Junction SE Loop. 
    p)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for US 183.
    q)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Hairy Man Rd. 
    r)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW Bypass.
    s)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Crossroad Acres.
    t)    Discuss proposed acquisition of real property on CR 138. 
    u)    Discuss proposed acquisition of real property at Highland Springs Lane. 
    v)    Discuss Somerset Road Districts No. 3 & 4 reimbursements for acquisition & construction of Reagan Blvd.
    x)    Discuss the acquisition of real property- Condra Funeral Home- Taylor, Texas
    y)    Discuss the acquisition of real property- S&D Plumbing- Taylor, Texas
    z)    Discuss the acquistiion of Real Estate for Tower Site. 

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 possible sale or exchange of property at 350 Exchange Boulevard, Hutto, Texas
    j)    Discuss possible sale of +/- 10 acres located on Chandler Road near the County Sheriff's Office Training Facility
    k)    Discuss possible sale/disposition of a portion of CR 117. 

C.    Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman. 
 
53.
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)  Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
l)  Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
m)  Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
n)  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
    Commissary and the Williamson County Sheriff, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas – Austin Division
o)  Law relating requests for the closure, abandonment or vacation of roadway(s) in the Woodland Park Subdivision.
p)  Requirements relating to grant of easement to Lone Star Regional Water Authority on Hwy 95
q)  Case No. 1:17-cv-00290, Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Williamson County Sheriff Deputies Pokluda et al, In The Unites States District Court For The Western District of Texas – Austin Division.
 
54.
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).
 
55.
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)
 
56.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
57.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
58.
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)  Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
l)  Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
m)  Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
n)  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
o)  Law relating requests for the closure, abandonment or vacation of roadway(s) in the Woodland Park Subdivision.
p)  Requirements relating to grant of easement to Lone Star Regional Water Authority on Hwy 95
q)  Case No. 1:17-cv-00290, Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Williamson County Sheriff Deputies Pokluda et al, In The Unites States District Court For The Western District of Texas – Austin Division.
 
59.
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.
 
60.
Comments from Commissioners.
 
61.
1:00 Public Hearing:
2017-2018 Post Recommendation Public Hearings / Departmental Presentations on Departmental Budget Requests.
 

_________________________
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.