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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
OCTOBER 2ND, 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 – 14 )
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Attachments

 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction for the period of 8/23/2018 through 9/27/2018.
 

Attachments

 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Destruction for the period of 8/23/2018 through 9/27/2018.
 

Attachments

 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including three (3) Venue 8 tablets, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 7 in the amount of $50,000.00 to expire September 30, 2019 under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Walker Texas Surveyors, Inc and Williamson County dated February 18, 2015 for On Call Survey Services at Various Locations for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County Contract between Alliance Transportation Group Inc and Williamson County dated March 12, 2015 for On Call Traffic Engineering Services for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Rancho Sienna Section 19B subdivision - Precinct 3.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Gee Ranch subdivision - Precinct 4.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Chandler Corner subdivision - Precinct 4.
 

Attachments

 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a modification to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement between Williamson County and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement relating to the T. Don Hutto Center to adjust the per diem rate for classification 0001AA (Housekeeping-Guard) from $109.68 to $110.95 due to a wage determination that was incorporated into the Intergovernmental Services Agreement, effective February 28, 2018.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to recognize and thank Tara Raymore, Sr. Director of Human Resources, for her service to the county.
 
16.
Discuss consider and take appropriate action on Proclaiming October 7-13 as National 4-H Week in Williamson County.
 
17.
Hear presentation regarding the Williamson County Transition Committee.
 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recommendations of the Transition Committee.
 
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 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $1,000,000 from O'Connor Drive North of RM 620 (P281) to O'Connor Drive Signals (P329).
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Jail Kitchen and Plumbing Remodel Project; P411, Change Order # 12 from STR Constructors, LTD. in the amount of $52,070.65 to approve funding for the emergency Jail water line flood damage repair. This change order is being funded out of the Owners Contingency.
 

Attachments

 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation purposes between Williamson County and Thomas D. Diaz, III and Melissa R. Sharpe-Diaz for right of way needed on the proposed CR 176 project (parcel 5). Funding Source: Road Bonds P241
 

Attachments

 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 0.289 acre of land owned by John B. Gordon and Cruzita R. Gordon which is required for the construction of CR 176 @ RM 2243 (Parcel 11). 
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park Additional Facilities Project, Change Order Number 4 from Falkenberg Construction Co. in the amount of $2,659.00 to provide electrical power to the depot. This change order is being funded out of the Owners Construction Contingency.
 

Attachments

 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution for participation by Williamson County in a 2019-2023 air quality plan for the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) including providing financial funding on a per capita basis.
 

Attachments

 
26.
Discuss and take appropriate action on ordering the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider, and take any appropriate action regarding the authorization for Williamson County to participate in a joint election with other political subdivisions to be conducted on November 6, 2018.
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss consider and authorize the solicitation of sponsors for the Military Order of the Purple Heart sign designating Williams County as a Purple Heart County.
 

Attachments

 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to include approving the Indigent Care Affiliation Agreement with St. David's Healthcare Partnership, individually and serving as agent for its hospitals, St. David's North Austin Medical Center, St. David's South Austin Medical Center, and St. David's Medical Center.
 

Attachments

 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to include approving the Indigent Care Affiliation Agreement with St. David's Healthcare Partnership, individually and serving as the agent for its hospitals, St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, St. David's North Austin Medical Center, St. David's South Austin Medical Center , and St. David's Medical Center for the Williamson County Local Provider Participation Fund.
 

Attachments

 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriat action on the FY18.19 Budget Order.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding lease renewal with Williamsburg Village Center, LP to support operations of Williamson County Commissioner, Pct. 3 for the remainder of 2018 and January 2019.
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing an agreement with Let's Grow Leaders.
 

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing an agreement with Dr. Bruce Weinstein for participation in the Williamson County Emergency Communications Public Safety Symposium.
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #1807-248 Inmate Telephone System for the Williamson County Jail to the highest scoring proposer Correct Solutions Group, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving an agreement between Tyler Technologies and Williamson County to support the operations of the Justice of the Peace 3, and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authoring the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Patient Cardiac Care Monitor under RFP #1808-255.
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Asphalt Mixes under IFB #1809-262.
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Portland Cement under IFB #1809-260.
 

Attachments

 
40.
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 Mobile Outreach 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)."
 
41.
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
h)  Project Luna
 
42.
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
v)  Discuss the acquisition of real property for the expansion of Ronald Reagan at IH 35.
w)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
x)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F.
y)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
z)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Southeast Corridor.
aa)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
bb)  Discuss possible sale of County-owned 7.38 acres in Breakaway Park Subdivision.
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.
 
43.
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)  Potential opioid litigation
w)  Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
x)  Terry Ballard – EEOC Charge No. 451-2018-02074
y)  Legal and contractual matters relating to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program/Local Provider Participation Program and Williamson County Charity Services.
 
44.
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).
 
45.
 
46.
Deliberate the appointment, evaluation and employment of the Senior Director of the Williamson County Human Resources Department, to include possibly conducting interviews of candidates for such position (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officer/department head).
 
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
 
47.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
48.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
49.
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)  Potential opioid litigation
w)  Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
x)  Terry Ballard – EEOC Charge No. 451-2018-02074
y)  Legal and contractual matters relating to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program/Local Provider Participation Program and Williamson County Charity Services.
 
50.
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.
 
51.
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.