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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
SEPTEMBER 11TH, 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 – 17 )
 
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer within Non Departmental.
 

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for 911 Communications.
 

Fiscal Impact


8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road & Bridge Department..
 

Fiscal Impact


9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for All District Courts.
 

Fiscal Impact


10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff.
 

Fiscal Impact


11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff
 

Fiscal Impact


12.
Discuss consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Ag Extension.
 

Fiscal Impact


13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including one (1) 2010 Chevy Tahoe, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through Trade-in including two (2) 2014 Wheeled Coach Ambulance's, one (1) 2015 Ford F-450, and one (1) 2014 Ford F-450, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding FY2019 vehicle-use contract renewal with Austin Materials for Constable Precincts 2 & 3 and authorize the County Judge to sign all related documents.
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Siena Section 4 subdivision - Precinct 4.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Mozart Patio Homes at Siena subdivision (aka Siena Townhomes at Mozart) - Precinct 4.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County North Campus Project; Change Order # 64 from Vaughn Construction in the amount of $2,220,000.00 to approve funding for the construction of Building A, the Facilities Warehouse and Building J, the Sign Shop Remodel, from within the existing GMP contract and other funding sources.  
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $75,000 from 2013 Road Non-Departmental (P290) to CR 305 (P306).
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution with TxDOT for an Interlocal Agreement to perform material inspection and testing services.
 
 

Attachments

 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement with TxDOT regarding the material inspection and testing services.
 

Attachments

 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Cost Participation Agreement with Middlebrook, Ltd. for turn lanes needed on Ronald Reagan at Santa Rita Blvd.
 
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Jessica Nicol Buckler and Joseph Leonard Buckler for ROW needed on CR 111, Parcel 30. Funding Source: Road Bonds P249
 

Attachments

 
25.
10:00 AM Hold public hearing on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archive for 2018-2019.
 

Attachments

 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archive Fund for 2018-2019.
 

Attachments

 
27.
10:15 AM Hold public hearing on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archive Fund for 2018-2019.
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk's Records Archive for 2018-2019.
 

Attachments

 
29.
Discuss FY 19 allocation of funding for the Capital Improvement Program.
 

Attachments

 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the projects and budgets for the 2019 Capital Improvement Program.
 

Attachments

 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the use of unallocated funds for the 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2018 Capital Improvement Programs, to include assigning funds to new projects.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the following 2018-2019 budgets:

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

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider and acknowledge the following 2018-2019 budgets:

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

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Zone Project Plan and Finance Plan for the Hutto Reinvestment Zone Number One.
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the adoption of an Order with respect to the proposed issuance by the Mission Economic Development Corporation's of its Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds to Waste Management, Inc. to provide funding to finance for the costs of improvements to its solid waste disposal facility in Williamson County (Waste Management, Inc. Project); and authorize the County Judge to execute certificates approving the order and public hearing.
 

Attachments

 
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a First Amendment to that certain Interlocal Agreement for School Resource Officer Program Between Round Rock ISD & Williamson County Sheriff's Office to change the commencement date of the Interlocal Agreement from October 1, 2018 to August 22, 2018.
 

Attachments

 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving updates to the Employee Policy Manual.
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on FY18/19 Budget Order.
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a Letter of Agreement with the Office of Court Administration regarding long distance services for the IV-D Court.
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an agreement with Charter Communications Operating, LLC (Spectrum) for cable internet service at 1570 Cypress Creek Rd (Medic 22).
 

Attachments

 
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance under RFP #1809-257.
 

Attachments

 
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of contract 15RFP125 with Symetra Life Insurance Company for the Group Insurance health related services for Life, AD&D, and Disability for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the term of October 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019.
 

Attachments

 
43.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of Mal-Practice Insurance, #1509-009 for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the term of October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019, with Extraco Banks.
 
 

Attachments

 
44.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding Invitation to Bid # Invitation for Bid #1805-229 CR 279 (Bagdad Rd) at CR 278 at River Ranch County Park Road to the lowest responsive bidder, Champion Site Prep in the amount of $2,959,000.00.
 
 

Attachments

 
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the agreement between Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. and the Williamson County Tax Assessors' office in the amount of $3,340.46 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
46.
Consider an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for General Fund Revenue for an Insurance Reimbursement.
 

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 a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the County Jail Department.
 

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)."
 
48.
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
 
49.
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 the acquisition of real property for CR 111.
r)  Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
s)  Discuss an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Hutto regarding CR 163.
t)  Discuss the acquisition of drainage easements on the Forest North Drainage Project.
u)  Discuss the acquisition of Office Condominiums at 321 Ed Schmidt Boulevard, Hutto, Texas
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.
 
50.
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)  Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
m)  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
n)  Employment law claims of Michelle Williams, Andrenia McGowen and/or Raphaela Johnson.
o)  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.
p)  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.
q)  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
r)  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.
s)  Discuss law in relation to Williamson County compensation policies.
t)  Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
u)  Cause No. 18-0903-C425; Dee Hobbs, Williamson County Attorney v. Dan A. Gattis, Williamson County Judge, and Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Larry Madsen, County Commissioners; In the 425th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
v)  Agreed decision eliminating County liability in the Appeal of the IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011-2013.
 
51.
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).
 
52.
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)
 
53.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
54.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
55.
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)  Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
m)  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
n)  Employment law claims of Michelle Williams, Andrenia McGowen and/or Raphaela Johnson.
o)  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.
p)  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.
q)  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
r)  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.
s)  Discuss law in relation to Williamson County compensation policies.
t)  Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
u)  Cause No. 18-0903-C425; Dee Hobbs, Williamson County Attorney v. Dan A. Gattis, Williamson County Judge, and Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Larry Madsen, County Commissioners; In the 425th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
v)  Agreed decision eliminating County liability in the Appeal of the IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011-2013.
 
56.
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.
 
57.
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.