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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
SEPTEMBER 19TH, 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 – 24 )
 
5.
 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Court at Law 2.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the County Courts at Law
 

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the All County Courts at Law
 

Fiscal Impact


8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff.
 

Fiscal Impact


9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Non- Departmental. 
 

Fiscal Impact


10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for All County Courts at Law.
 

Fiscal Impact


11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on line item transfer for Road and Bridge Division.
 

Fiscal Impact


12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Line Item Transfer for Road and Bridge Division.
 

Fiscal Impact


13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (3) Printer's, (1) Scanner and (1) TV/VCR (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) 2014 Chevy Tahoe and (1) 2015 Dodge Charger (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of August 2017 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of August 2017 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve statement-of-work change order with zero-dollar impact related to agreement with Municipal Code Corporation (MCCi) for Digital Evidence Management System, RFP #1702-145 (original contract approved on 6/27/2017, agenda #35).
 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an interlocal agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County and Cities Health District regarding accrued leave for OSSF Employees.
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No. 2 under Williamson County Contract between Surveying and Mapping LLC and Williamson County dated February 9, 2015 for on-call professional survey services.  This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to September 30, 2018.  The current Work Authorization dollar amount will remain the same. 
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No. 2 under Williamson County Contract between Surveying and Mapping LLC and Williamson County dated February 9, 2015 for right of way survey and parcel maps for San Gabriel Ranch Road.  This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to December 31, 2017 and increase the maximum amount payable to $39,195.80.
 

Attachments

 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 2 in the amount of $50,000 to expire on September 30, 2018 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Freese and Nichols, Inc and Williamson County dated December 22, 2016 for On Call Professional Engineering Services for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
 

Attachments

 
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Star Ranch Section 7 subdivision - Pct 4
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the South San Gabriel Park subdivision - Pct 2
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
25.
Recognition of the Sheriff's Office Swiftwater Rescue Team in their efforts with Hurricane Harvey.
 
26.
Receive and acknowledge the September 2017 Construction Summary Report for the Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Programs.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
 
28.
10:00 AM Hold public hearing on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archive for 2017-2018.
 

Attachments

 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archive Fund for 2017-2018.
 

Attachments

 
30.
10:15 AM Hold public hearing on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archive Fund for 2017-2018.
 

Attachments

 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archive for 2017-2018.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the following 2017-2018 budgets:

0390 County Wide Records Managment and Preservation Fund
0386 District Clerk - Records Management and Preservation Fund
0350 Law Library Fund
0882 Fleet Maintenance Fund
0545 Regional Animal Shelter Fund
0507 Regional Communication System
0340 Tobacco Fund
0388 Court Records Preservation Fund
0376 Surplus Elections Contract Fund
0374 County and District Court Technology Fund
0364 Pretrial Intervention
0384 Records Archive Fund - County Clerk
0387 Records Technology fund - District Clerk
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider and acknowledge the following 2017-2018 budgets:

0355 Court Reporter Service Fund
0360 Courthouse Security Fund
0361 Justice of the Peace Security Fund
0372 Justice of the Peace Technology Fund
0370 Alternate Dispute Fund
0380 Probate Court Fund
0367 Justice of the Peace #3 Truancy Program
0368 Justice of the Peace #2 Truancy Program
0369 Justice of the Peace #4 Truancy Program
0373 Justice of the Peace #1 Truancy Program
 

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a revised TCEQ Agent Authorization Form for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program on the Inner Loop at Wilco Way project.
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss, Consider, and take any appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $2,840.00 for CR 110 South, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4.
 

Attachments

 
36.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriuate action regarding the Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges associated with Construction Activity under TPDES General Permit (TXR150000) for Inner Loop Improvements, a Road Bon Project in Commissioner Pct.4.
 

Attachments

 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 4 to the SH 29 at D.B. Wood Road Improvements contract between Williamson County and Unintech Consulting Engineering, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 2 to the IH35 @ Ronald Reagan Blvd. and IH35 Frontage Road Conversion contract between Williamson County and Binkley & Barfiled, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No 1, to contract number IFB 1702-147, in the amount of $11,562.50 for the Subdivision Cul-de-Sac Fog Seal.
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Long Term Planning Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $775,000 to Long Term Planning Right of Way (P457) from Corridor A1/FM1660 (P458) of $175,000, Corridor C/SH29 Bypass (P459) of $100,000, Corridor E1/FM3349 (P460) of $200,000 and Corridor F/US183 (P461) of $300,000.
 

Attachments

 
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Justice Center CSCD Remodel Project; Change Order # 1 in the amount of $2,657.11 to be paid from the Owner's Contingency for Wall Location Change.
 

Attachments

 
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Utility Easement for Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. for property owned by Williamson County on CR 175 (Parkland).
 

Attachments

 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for establishing Central Counting Station and appointment of officers to serve at the Central Counting Station for the Special Elections to be held on November 7, 2017.
 

Attachments

 
44.
Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action regarding the authorization for Williamson County to participate in a joint election with other political subdivisions to be conducted on November 7, 2017.
 

Attachments

 
45.
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve order for interment of deceased Williamson County resident (John Dalton) where there has been no inquest by the Justice of the Peace and the county has duty to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize funeral home to move forward with interment.
 

Attachments

 
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding Constable and Sheriff Office fees for 2018. 
 

Attachments

 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to sign a Certificate of the Judge of Williamson County, Texas with respect to the issuance by Goodwill Industries of Central Texas and Goodwill Temporary Services, Inc. of its tax exempt bonds in accordance with the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
 

Attachments

 
48.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on adopting a policy regarding presentations and recognitions to Commissioners Court. 
 
49.
 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the Budget for 2017 - 2018.
 
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Budget Policy document updates for FY18.
 

Attachments

 
51.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on FY17/18 Budget Order. 
 

Attachments

 
52.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on moving delta of $56,000 from Non-Departmental (0409) Unallocated to Non-Departmental (0409) to provide match for grant for Crisis Stabilization beds.
 
53.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on clarifying the effective dates for DSRIP/EMS/MOT consolidations. 
 
54.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Fiscal Year 2018 Motorola Maintenance Services contracts S00001018227; S00001018224; S00001018218; S00001025308 as per HGAC contract #RA05-15.
 

Attachments

 
55.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on rejecting the only proposal received for RFCSP# 1708-180, River Ranch County Park Residence.
 
56.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving agreement between Webberville Propane, Inc. d/b/a Direct Propane Services and Williamson County for Installation Component of a Propane Tank at the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Training Center for the total purchase amount of $4,730.00,  and authorizing the execution of the agreement. 
 

Attachments

 
57.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of ATM Services Agreement as per RFP#14RFP00211, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the term of October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018 with Preferred ATM Solutions, LLC.
 

Attachments

 
58.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB# 1708-182, for River Rd and Old Windmill Rd to the lowest and best bidder, Smith Contracting, and authorizing the execution of service agreement.
 

Attachments

 
59.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a Preventative Maintenance & Service Program Agreement for a Spacesaver System for Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 4 between Williamson County and Southwest Solutions Group.
 

Attachments

 
60.
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


61.
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)."
 
62.
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
    g)    Project New World
    h)    Coop District Development 
 
63.
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 278 @ Bagdad Rd.
    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.
    w)    Discuss Cedar Hollow low water crossings and Lost River.
    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. 
    aa)    Discuss CR 234/CR 146 Leschber- tax lien

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.
    l)    Discuss possible sale or exchange of property to LCRA. 
    m)    Discuss utility easement on CR 175 (Parkland).

C.    Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman. 
 
64.
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.
r)  Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-153-SS, Royce Belcher v. Williamson County, Texas, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
 
65.
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).
 
66.
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).
 
67.
Discuss Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the 2016 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program pursuant to Section 551.076 of the Open Meetings Act.
 
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
 
68.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
69.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
70.
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.
r)  Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-153-SS, Royce Belcher v. Williamson County, Texas, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
 
71.
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.
 
72.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the 2016 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program.
 
73.
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.