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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
SEPTEMBER 26TH, 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 item transfer for District Courts.
 

Fiscal Impact


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

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Court at Law #3.
 

Fiscal Impact


8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action acknowledging line item transfers of $500.00 of less completed by the County Auditor during Fiscal Year 2017.
 

Attachments

 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (2) Metal File Cabinet, (2) Wood Book Shelves, (196) Various Law Books, (15) Office Chairs, (4) Hand held Radio's (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
 

Attachments

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

Attachments

 
12.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval or ratification of monthly Treasurer's Report on Williamson County Finances for August 2017 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §114.026.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to accept a donation of ballistic body armor plates and plate carriers for the Sheriff's Office from Marilie Walker.
 
14.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with Vista Oaks MUD for off-duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies. 
 

Attachments

 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding request of Constable Precinct One for approval os Cristobal Gutierrez to the new deputy constable position in precinct one pursuant to Texas Local Gov't code 86.011 with a start date of 10/6/17. 
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 to Work Authorization No 2 under Williamson County Contract between PaveTex Engineering & Testing Inc and Williamson County dated January 10, 2017 for On Call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 to Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County Contract between Balcones Geotechnical PLLC and Williamson County dated December 1, 2016 for Geotechnical Engineering for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County contract between Raba Kistner Inc and Williamson County dated November 10, 2016 for Construction Material Testing and Inspection for Williamson County North Campus Facilities. 
 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County Contract between Raba Kistner Inc and Williamson County dated December 1, 2016 for River Ranch Phase I Improvements.
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Sphere Subdivision One subdivision - Pct 3
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the renewal of the Texas Workforce Commission Contract for Constable Pct. 3. 
 

Attachments

 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the renewal of the vehicle usage contract with Austin Materials for Constable Pct. 3 and Pct. 2. 
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing the Purchasing Department as the recipient of the 2017 Achievement of Excellence in Public Procurement Award by the National Procurement Institute (NPI).
 
 

Attachments

 
24.
Hear presentation regarding Field of Honor, a Tribute to Service Above Self.
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a contract amendment no. 1 for the Corridor A1 (FM1660) project between Williamson County and Kennedy Consulting, Inc. relating to the LRTP Corridor Program.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $65,103.79 for Forest North Phase 1, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 1.
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $29,148.01 for Forest North Phase 1, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 1.
 

Attachments

 
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Utility Joint Use Agreement between Frontier Communications and Williamson County for utility relocations on the Inner Loop at Wilco Way, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 3.
 
 

Attachments

 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the 355 Texas Avenue (WCCHD Remodel) Project; Change Order #4 in the amount of $3,113.00 to be paid from the Owner's Contingency for Under Slab Concrete Coring.
 

Attachments

 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a First Amendment to Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for the remodel and reconstruction of the Cedar Park Tax Office.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Order Abandoning CR 123. 
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Development Agreement Regarding Tesoro Subdivision County Road with Tribar, LLC.
 

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Technology Project Policy.
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving public services funding agreements as per the FY'18 adopted budget approved by Commissioners Court on August 29, 2017.
 

Attachments

 
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the proposed 2017-18 contract with Family Eldercare relating to Probate Court Operations for Williamson County Court at Law No. 4.
 

Attachments

 
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Interlocal Contract for Next Generation 9-1-1 Database Program for FY 2018 with the Capital Area Emergency Communications District. 
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the Constable & Sheriff Fees for 2018. 
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding proposed purchase of radios/equipment for various county departments in the amount of $1,822,871.57 from Motorola Solutions, Inc. under arrangement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (acting as the agent for various local governmental entities who are end users under interlocal agreements to solicited quotations and obtain value pricing) to support various health and safety operations of Williamson County. (Note: Funding for departments approved in FY 2018 budget, pursuant to HGAC contract #RA05-15).
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action designating Tuesdays of each month during Fiscal Year 2018 as the Regular Term or Regular Meeting day of the week of the Williamson County Commissioners Court and all other meetings or sessions of Commissioners Court being Special Terms or Special Meetings; with such meetings being held in the Williamson County Commissioners Courtroom on the second floor of Williamson County Courthouse, 710 Main Street, Georgetown, Texas (unless otherwise amended or provided by the Williamson County Commissioners Court) [Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 81.005]. 
 
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Environmental Health Services On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Program and Environmental Health Service Program Fees to be effective October 1, 2017 and remain in effect until otherwise amended by the Williamson County Commissioners Court. 
 

Attachments

 
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on extending Custodial Services Agreement for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing Contract for the term of October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018 with McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc.
 

Attachments

 
43.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving agreement between Lobbyguard and Williamson County for Receptionist software and tablets in the amount of $7,100.00, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Vending Machine Services under RFP # 1709-189.
 

Attachments

 
45.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on extending the Professional Services Agreement with Ghulan M. Kahn, M.D., for Psychiatric Services at the Williamson County Jail.
 

Attachments

 
46.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on extending the Professional Services Agreement with Todd Harris, P.C. for Dental Services at the Williamson County Jail.
 

Attachments

 
47.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on extending the Professional Services Agreement with Adam Barta, M.D. for Medical Services at the Williamson County Jail.
 

Attachments

 
48.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on extending the Risk Policies Contract Agreement for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract with Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Risk Management Pool to include associated price increases.
 

Attachments

 
49.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Auditor to make any line item transfers necessary to complete the 2016-2017 budget within individual funds:
 
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Auditor to transfer sufficient monies from cash ending balance of fiscal year 2016-2017 to balance the county budget for 2017-2018.
 
51.
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 acknowledging additional revenues for Animal Shelter Donations:
 

Fiscal Impact


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 acknowledging additional expenditures for the use of Animal Shelter Donations:
 

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 a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Sheriff's Office Donations:
 

Fiscal Impact


54.
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 Sheriff's Office Donations:
 

Fiscal Impact


55.
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 Park Donations:
 

Fiscal Impact


56.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action oon an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations:
 

Fiscal Impact


57.
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 Mobile Outreach Team:
 

Fiscal Impact


58.
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 Mobile Outreach Team:
 

Fiscal Impact


59.
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 revenues for the Sheriff's Office Victim's Assistance Donations:
 

Fiscal Impact


60.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order decalring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the use of Sheriff's Office Victim's Assistance Donations:
 

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)."
 
61.
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 
 
62.
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. 
    
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. 

C.    Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman. 
 
63.
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)  Law relating requests for the closure, abandonment or vacation of roadway(s) in the Woodland Park Subdivision.
o)  Requirements relating to grant of easement to Lone Star Regional Water Authority on Hwy 95
p)  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.
q)  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.
 
64.
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).
 
65.
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)
 
66.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
67.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
68.
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)  Law relating requests for the closure, abandonment or vacation of roadway(s) in the Woodland Park Subdivision.
o)  Requirements relating to grant of easement to Lone Star Regional Water Authority on Hwy 95
p)  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.
q)  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.
 
69.
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.
 
70.
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.