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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
JULY 17TH, 2018 
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 – 18 )
 
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on line item transfer for Mobile Outreach Team.
 

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for JP4.
 

Fiscal Impact


Attachments

 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Tobacco Fund-Emergency Services Department.
 

Fiscal Impact


9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets to be retired including (29) radar guns, (1) typewriter, (1) chair (2) cameras, (5) desktops, (1) ticket writer, (1) mobile in-car video system, (1) Quickmap kit, (1) Mapstar angle encoder, (1) Phantom vehicle light, and (1) Pro VCR w/monitor and console, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including three (3) Desktops, pursuant to Tx Local Gov't Code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of June 2018 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of June 2018 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

Attachments

 
14.
Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes the annual report for ESD #11. 
 

Attachments

 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Taylor Rodeo Association (Security/traffic control for Taylor rodeo)
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Jail Kitchen and Plumbing Remodel Project; Change Order # 9 in the amount of $24,821.16 for additional kitchen and jail plumbing scopes of work, which was executed by Dale Butler, Williamson County Facilities Director, pursuant to the previous grant of authority under Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code. This change order is being funded out of the Owners Contingency.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the revised preliminary plat for the Santa Rita Ranch South subdivision - Pct 2.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch South Section 7A subdivision - Pct 2.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the issuance of a county-wide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge the authority to lift the ban if conditions improve.
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the appointment of Jennifer David to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board.
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing citizens from Precinct 1 to the Williamson County Historical Commission.
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on update regarding the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership. 
 

Attachments

 
23.
Discuss consider and take appropriate action on Texas A&M AgriLife Quarterly Interpretation
 
24.
Discuss consider and take appropriate action on IT MOU with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
 

Attachments

 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
 
26.
Receive and acknowledge the July 2018 Construction Summary Report for the Road Bond Program.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Jail Kitchen and Plumbing Remodel Project; P411, Change Order # 10 from STR Constructors, LTD. in the amount of $74,103.15 to receive credit and for additional work associated with re-lining the plumbing supply lines throughout the North Jail. This change order is being credited to and funded out of the Owners Contingency.
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Georgetown Annex Project, P325, Change Order # 13 from Chasco Constructors in the amount of $34,855.12 to receive credits and approve the use of existing funds in the GMP Contract for additional scopes of work made necessary during the construction phase discovery process. This change order is being credited to the Construction Managers Contingency and funded by the Owners and the Construction Managers Contingencies.
 

Attachments

 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $-8,830.00 for the Mitigation for Cambria Cavern.
 

Attachments

 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on participation by Williamson County Road Bond Program under the county's habitat conservation plan for the project area for improvements and new construction related to County Road 176 (CR176).
 

Attachments

 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and Williamson County and Cities Health District regarding Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program (DSRIP) program.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the proposed salary study schedule.
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement for School Resource Officer Program between Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Taylor Independent School District.
 

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a new full-time position in the Sheriff's Office to provide services according to the contract with Taylor ISD. The position title will be Deputy Sheriff SRO, pay grade L1.17, salary $71,762.37. 
 
35.
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 Payment from Other Entities.
 

Fiscal Impact


36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the County Sheriff Department.
 

Fiscal Impact


37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of a security system for the Georgetown Annex with Knight Security Systems (KSS) in the amount of $85,060.06 under DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-3430.
 
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the sale of one (1) 800 MHz Quantar Analog Repeater to Burnet County in the amount of $500, pursuant to Tx. Local Govt Code 263.152.(a)(1).
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the sale of one (1) new Charging Bank for Fleet radios to Granger PD in the amount of $250, pursuant to Tx. Local Govt Code 263.152.(a)(1).
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on exempting M-VAC Systems, Inc. from the competitive bidding requirements established by Section 262.024 (a) (7) of the Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions, as the sole provider for a wet-vacuum based surface sampling system in the amount of $36,509.00 for the Williamson County Sheriffs' Office, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 
 

Attachments

 
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for CR 279 (Bagdad Road) at River Ranch County Park Road under IFB # 1805-229.
 

Attachments

 
42.
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 revenues for Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Donation Fund.
 
 

Fiscal Impact


43.
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 Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Donation Fund.
 
 

Fiscal Impact


44.
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 revenue for Park Donations:
 

Fiscal Impact


45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations:
 
 

Fiscal Impact


46.
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 Sheriff's Office donation.
 
 

Fiscal Impact


47.
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 donation.
 
 

Fiscal Impact


48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action acknowledging line item transfers of $500.00 or less completed by the County Auditor during April - June 2018 (3rd Qtr FY18).
 

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)."
 
49.
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 North Woods Road District.
    c)    Project Amazon
    d)    Wolf Lakes
    e)    Project Capstone
    f)    Project Dalton House
    g)    Flint Hill Resources-Taylor Fuel Storage Terminal on CR 366
 
50.
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
   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: CR 101
    e)    Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 200
    f)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 278 at Bagdad Rd.
    g)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 29 LTP.
    h)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
    i)    Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project. 
    j)     Discuss the acquisition of real property and easements from San Gabriel River Ranch Subdivision.
    k)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 278 @ Bagdad Rd.
    l)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Seward Junction SE Loop. 
    m)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 29 @ DB Wood.
    n)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Hairy Man Rd. 
    o)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW Bypass.
    p)    Discuss Somerset Road Districts No. 3 & 4 reimbursements for acquisition & construction of Reagan Blvd.
    q)    Discuss Cedar Hollow low water crossings and Lost River.
    r)    Discuss the Brushy Creek Trail Easement acquisition from the Steve and Brandy Jones (a.k.a. 620 Cafe)
    s)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
    t)    Discuss an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Hutto regarding CR 163.
B.    Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
   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 wastewater easements in Berry Springs Park
    c)    Discuss sale of County property on Ronald Reagan Blvd.
    d)    Discuss possible sale of +/- 10 acres located on Chandler Road near the County Sheriff's Office Training Facility
    e)     Potential governmental uses for 8th Street downtown parking lot 
    f)    Discuss possible uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (formerly occupied by WCCHD)
    g)    Discuss property usage at Longhorn Junction
C.    Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman. 
D.     Discuss the possible placement of agricultural-related monuments at the Williamson County Exposition Center with the participation of third parties.
E.     Discuss the San Gabriel River trail easements. 
 
51.
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) Employee/personnel related matters
d) 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.
e)  Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
f)  Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal
g)  Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
h)  Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i)  Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
j)  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.
k)  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.
l)  Williamson County Sheriff's Office Training Center construction issues.
m)  Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
n)  LCRA TSC Leander-Round Rock 138-Kv Transmission Line Project within the Public Right-Of-Way (Row) of New Hope Road, Ronald Reagan Boulevard, and Hero Way
o)  Employment law claims of Michelle Williams, Andrenia McGowen and/or Raphaela Johnson.
p)  Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01114-LY, Elizabeth Saucedo v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q)  Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01113-LY, Tettus Davis v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
r)  Amendment to Interlocal Lease Agreement between Williamson County and City of Georgetown relating to Williamson County's property located near Martin Luther King Boulevard and 8th Streets in Georgetown, Texas
s)  Civil Action No. 1:18-CV-49, Troy Mansfield v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
t)  Discuss law in relation to Williamson County compensation policies.
u)  Legal matters pertaining to Cambria Cave and Brushy Creek MUD
v)  Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
w)  Intergovernmental Services Agreement with ICE and Agreement with CoreCivic, Inc. relating to the T. Don Hutto Facility.
x)  Discuss laws relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program (LIRAP) Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 382.
 
52.
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).
 
53.
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)
 
54.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
55.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
56.
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) Employee/personnel related matters
d) 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.
e) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
f)  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
g)  Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
h)  Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i)  Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
j)  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.
k)  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.
l)  Williamson County Sheriff's Office Training Center construction issues.
m)  Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
n)  LCRA TSC Leander-Round Rock 138-Kv Transmission Line Project within the Public Right-Of-Way (Row) of New Hope Road, Ronald Reagan Boulevard, and Hero Way
o)  Employment law claims of Michelle Williams, Andrenia McGowen and/or Raphaela Johnson.
p)  Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01114-LY, Elizabeth Saucedo v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q)  Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01113-LY, Tettus Davis v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
r)  Amendment to Interlocal Lease Agreement between Williamson County and City of Georgetown relating to Williamson County's property located near Martin Luther King Boulevard and 8th Streets in Georgetown, Texas
s)  Civil Action No. 1:18-CV-49, Troy Mansfield v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
t)  Discuss law in relation to Williamson County compensation policies.
u)  Legal matters pertaining to Cambria Cave and Brushy Creek MUD
v)  Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
w)  Intergovernmental Services Agreement with ICE and Agreement with CoreCivic, Inc. relating to the T. Don Hutto Facility.
x)  Discuss laws relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program (LIRAP) Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 382.
 
57.
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.
 
58.
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 ________, 2018 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.