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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
OCTOBER 17TH, 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.
 
 
REGULAR 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 – 12 )
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the On-Site Sewage Facilities.
 

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 to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, September 2017 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
 

Attachments

 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (10) Chairs, (1) Desk, (1) Projector, (17) Laptop cases, (1) Mouse and Keyboard, (2) Voice recorders, (4) Docking station, (1) Monitor, (3) Laptops, (1) Computer, (3) Mic speakers, (1) Battery, (1) Misc.cords, (1) Printer, (12) Keyboards, (11) Mice, (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx. Local Govt code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of September 2017 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.  
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Circuit of The Americas (COTA).
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 1 in the amount of $60,000.00 to expire December 31, 2017 under Williamson County contract for Engineering Services between Professional Service Industries Inc and Williamson County dated May 25, 2017 for Construction Materials Testing and Inspection for the Williamson County Georgetown Annex Project for Williamson County.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the 313 Commercial Subdivision - Pct 3
 

Attachments

 
13.
Receive and acknowledge the October 2017 Construction Summary Report for the Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Programs.
 

Attachments

 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Seward Junction Southwest contract between Williamson County and K Friese + Associates, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program. Project: P274. Funding Source: Road Bonds.
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Seward Junction Southeast contract between Williamson County and Aguirre-Fields, LP relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program. Project: P271. Funding Source: Road Bonds.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the temporary use of the lowest level of the parking garage by the Sheriff's Office. The anticipated time period is not anticipated to exceed six  months.
 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment of Robert B. Daigh P.E. as the Williamson County representative of the CAMPO Technical Advisory Committee and Katheryn Cromwell AICP as an alternate member for fiscal year 2018.
 
19.
Discuss FY 18 allocation of funding for the Capital Improvement Program.
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the projects and budgets for the 2018 Capital Improvement Program.
 

Attachments

 
21.
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

 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Rummel and Rohde Farms. LTD. for right of way needed on CR 101; Road Bond Project Funding Source- P269
 

Attachments

 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate contract with John and Mary Bigon for right of way needed on CR 101; Road Bond Project Funding Source- P269
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Order Abandoning County Road 123. 
 

Attachments

 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Economic Development Agreement with Texas State Gold Depository. 
 

Attachments

 
26.
Discuss and take appropriate action on distribution of funds for the Hutto Education Foundation from the Waste Management Landfill Fund.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the City of Leander serving as Agent for Deerbrooke Public Improvement District and the County of Williamson, Texas.
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss and take appropriate action to appoint Commissioner Covey to CAPCOG General Assembly. 
 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on naming the new Williamson County Sheriff's Office Training Center located at 8160 Chandler Rd., Hutto to the "Deputy A. W. Grimes Law Enforcement Training Center".
 
30.
Discuss and take appropriate action on the Local Initiative Project (LIP) grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to implement and enhance enforcement of counterfeit registration insignias (i.e., counterfeit temporary/provisional license plates) and related counterfeit vehicle inspection reports.
 

Attachments

 
31.
Discuss and take appropriate action on transferring $70,000 from the Fiscal Year 2016 Community Development Block Grant Granger Sewer Project to the Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 Community Development Block Grant Granger Drainage Project. 
 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the creation and authorization of a Williamson County Local Provider Participation Fund pursuant to Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code, adoption of Williamson County Health Care Participation Program Rules and Procedures governing the operations of a Local Provider Participation Program and setting the rate associated with mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2018 and how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent.
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Utility Easement to the City of Georgetown for the placement of an electrical transformer needed for the Palace Theater's construction project located near Rock Street in Georgetown, Texas.
 

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an authorized use agreement with Mirth Films to film in the historic jail on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. 
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding agreement with Charter Communications Operating, LLC d/b/a Spectrum for new and revised services for fiber internet and ethernet to support county operations.
 

Attachments

 
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding agreement with Charter Communications Operating, LLC d/b/a Spectrum for revised internet services at EMS stations to support county operations.
 

Attachments

 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the contract statement of work from Motorola Solutions, Inc. to complete the expansion of the current in-building DAS (Distributed Antenna System) to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office administration footprint of the complex. (Note: procurement made pursuant to the Houston-Galveston Area Council HGAC contract #RA05-15).
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding the proposal received for RFP # 1708-185 Pharmaceutical Service and Supplies for Williamson County Jail to Westwood Pharmacy.
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Neenah Avenue Widening under IFB # 1710-194.
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Portland Cement under IFB # 1710-195.
 

Attachments

 
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Crushed Granite Base under IFB # 1710-196.
 

Attachments

 
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of Asphalt Mixes, contract #1509-010, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing Contract for the term of November 3, 2017 - November 2, 2018, with Austin Materials, LLC.
 

Attachments

 
EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."
 
43.
Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
    a)    Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
    b)    Discuss Pearson Road District.
    c)    Discuss North Woods Road District.
    d)    Project Columbus Balbo
    e)    Mega Site
    f)    Texas State Gold Depository
    g)    Project New World
    h)    Coop District Development 
    i)    Project Amazon
 
44.
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. 
    m)    Discuss sale of property adjacent to Blue Springs Boulevard, Georgetown, Texas.

C.    Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman. 
 
45.
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.
q)  Claim of AT&T Corp. for Damages to Aerial Fiber Optic Cable and Pole at Hwy 29 and CR 366
 
46.
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).
 
47.
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)
 
48.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
49.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
50.
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.
q)  Claim of AT&T Corp. for Damages to Aerial Fiber Optic Cable and Pole at Hwy 29 and CR 366
 
51.
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.
 
52.
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.