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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
OCTOBER 3RD, 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 – 15 )
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Attachments

 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (1) Scotch thermal laminator, (1) Bed frame, (15) Chairs, (1) Table, (4) File Cabinets, (2) Volleyball poles, (1) Volleyball net, (1) Dual Sweeper, (2) Super scanners, (1) Cart on wheels, (2) Battery back-up's, (1) Keyboard, (1) Mouse, (2) Floor cleaning pads, (1) USB card reader, (3) Battery chargers, (1) DVD/VCR player, (1) TV mount, (1) Christmas light stran, (1) Computer cord, (10) Misc. cords, (4) Can Light assemblies, (12) Fluorescent light assemblies, (1) Projector screen, (6) Antique light poles, (7) Mechanical stretchers, (2) Computers, misc. parts and software (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of (2) chairs through Destruction (see attached list) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the retirement from the county inventory of assets not found including, (1) Motorola XTS handheld radio (see attached lists) per the recommendation of the County Auditor's Office.
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Zion Lutheran Athletic Booster Club (Annual 5K around the Church in Georgetown)
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County contract between Professional Service Industries Inc and Williamson County dated January 10, 2017 for Construction Material Testing and Inspection for Williamson County Sheriff's Office Training Center.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No. 5 in the amount of $2,869,356.00 to expire on September 30, 2018 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services (General Engineering Consultant (GEC)) between Prime Strategies, Inc. (PS) and Williamson County dated May 13, 2014.
 
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Williamson County North Campus Project; Change Order #21 in the amount of $10,364.00 for repair to existing irrigation due to damage caused by excavation of a new drainage ditch adjacent to an existing landscaped area, which was executed by Dwayne Gossett, Williamson County Facilities Project Manager, pursuant to the previous grant of authority under Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code.
 

Attachments

 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Williamson County North Campus Project; Change Order #22 in the amount of $6,461.00 per direction of ASI 21 to add extra conduit between buildings G and F, a plywood parapet wall at building B and a flooring change at building H, which was executed by Dwayne Gossett, Williamson County Facilities Project Manager, pursuant to the previous grant of authority under Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code.
 

Attachments

 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Williamson County North Campus Project; Change Order #25 in the amount of $8,854.00 for modification to the roof design at Building B to allow for proper tie-in to existing structure, which was executed by Dwayne Gossett, Williamson County Facilities Project Manager, pursuant to the previous grant of authority under Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
16.
Discuss consider and take appropriate action on proclamation for National 4-H week.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding salary contribution agreement between Williamson County and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on clarification on the funding of a new FY 18 position for the District Attorney's office.
 
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
 
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a variance request from the 700-foot maximum street length requirement referenced in Section B3.2  of the 2013 WCSD for the Ridge at Cross Creek subdivision - Pct 3
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Ridge at Cross Creek subdivision - Pct 3
 

Attachments

 
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $921.34 for Pearson Ranch Road Extension, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 1.
 

Attachments

 
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $7,495.80 for RM 620 Phase 2, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 1.
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of -$3,365.65 for Southwest Bypass Access Route, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 3.
 

Attachments

 
25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Utility Joint Use Agreement between CenturyLink and Williamson County for utility relocations on CR 110 South, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4.
 

Attachments

 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 3 to the SW Bypass contract between Williamson County and HDR Engineering, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss and take appropriate action on Williamson County North Campus Project, P324, Change Order #24 from Vaughn Construction in the amount of $33,906.00 for changes in the scope of work to existing utilities.
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. for right of way needed on the Seward Junction SE road bond project. (Parcel 4)
 

Attachments

 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Jeffrey Scott Lloyd and Laura S. Lloyd for right of way needed on the Seward Junction SE road bond project. (Parcel 7)
 

Attachments

 
30.
Discuss FY 18 allocation of funding for the Capital Improvement Program.
 

Attachments

 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the projects and budgets for the 2018 Capital Improvement Program.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the use of unallocated funds for the 2013, 2014, and 2017 Capital Improvement Programs, to include assigning funds to new projects.
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. on clarifications of the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations in relation to exceptions to the platting requirements and the regulation of condominium developments.
 
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on nominations to the Williamson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action to approve Memorandum of Understanding between CoreCivic, Inc. and Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to provide confirmation of available medical transport services and support facility operations.
 
 

Attachments

 
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the FY 2018 Williamson County Resolution for the Indigent Defense Grant Program.
 

Attachments

 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a Resolution Authorizing County Grant in relation to the Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans: Home Delivered Meal Grant Program.
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a S ervices Contract for the Texas Veterans Commission Grant Services between Williamson County and Jim Cochrun & Kate Bares-Cochrun D/B/A Code VI Veteran Integration.
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a S ervices Contract for the Texas Veterans Commission Grant Services between Williamson County and Omar S. Lopez, Ph.D.
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a S ervices Contract for the Texas Veterans Commission Grant Services between Williamson County and The Center for Well Being of Austin, LLC.
 

Attachments

 
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a S ervices Contract for the Texas Veterans Commission Grant Services between Williamson County and Veritas Well-Being, PLLC.
 

Attachments

 
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Services Contract for the Texas Veterans Commission Grant Services between Williamson County and Ken Covington D/B/A Ken'z Guitars, Accessories and More.
 

Attachments

 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on adopting the Williamson County Social and Communications Media Policy.
 

Attachments

 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving clarifying policy language related to meal reimbursement for day trips in the Employee Policy Manual.
 

Attachments

 
45.
Discuss, review, and take appropriate action on the Interlocal Contract for Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) maintenance, equipment, and training between Williamson County and the Capital Area Emergency Communications District.
 

Attachments

 
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on renewal of contract for remote access to birth records kept by the DSHS Bureau of Vital Statistics for their fiscal year 2017-2018.
 

Attachments

 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve cancelation of services contract and pay termination agreement with Hart Information Services for humidity & temperature controlled storage for the County Clerk's microfilm (Note: future services to be obtained from Texas State Library under contract previously approved for imaging services on 8/22/17, agenda item #33).
 

Attachments

 
48.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on extending contract for Architectural and Engineering Services under RFQ# 1606-090, for additional services set at $4,170.27 per Supplemental agreement No. 2 with BLGY, Inc.
 

Attachments

 
49.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Specific & Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance, under RFP # 1709-191.
 

Attachments

 
50.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for CR 119 Construction, under IFB # 1708-186.
 

Attachments

 
51.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Relocation of Williamson County Regional Raw Water Line under IFB # 1708-187.
 

Attachments

 
52.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve an FY 2017 budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for County Court at Law #2:
 

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 an FY 2017 budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for County Court at Law #2:
 

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 a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the District Attorney's Office:
 

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 a budget amendment to acknowledge addiitional expenditures for the District Attorney's Office:
 

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)."
 
56.
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 
    i)    Project Amazon
 
57.
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. 
 
58.
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)  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.
o)  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.
p)  Tax Increment Financing Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Hutto with respect to a proposed tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) in Hutto, Teaxas.
 
59.
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).
 
60.
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)
 
61.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
62.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
63.
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)  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.
o)  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.
p)  Tax Increment Financing Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Hutto with respect to a proposed tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) in Hutto, Texas.
 
64.
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.
 
65.
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.