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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
April 30, 2019 
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 – 23)
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Division.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Line Item Transfer for Emergency Communications for radio equipment.
 

Fiscal Impact


Attachments

 
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Fire Marshal Special Operations (FMSO) department.
 

Fiscal Impact


Attachments

 
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Emergency Management.
 

Fiscal Impact


9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Commissioner Precinct #4.
 

Fiscal Impact


10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a budgetary line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office.
 

Fiscal Impact


11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve waiving Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of October 2018 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Attachments

 
14.
 Acknowledge and consent to appointments to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Board of Directors for the terms ending April 2021 and recognize the election of officers for the term ending April 2020.
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization #2 in the amount of $49,000.00 to expire on April 30, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between MWM Design Group and Williamson County dated January 30, 2019 for Sheriff's Office Training Center Improvements.
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization #3 in the amount of $10,000.00 to expire April 30, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between MWM Design Group and Williamson County dated January 30, 2019 for Sheriff's Office Gun Range Ammunition Building.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization #4 in the amount of $21,000.00 to expire on April 30, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between MWM Design Group and Williamson County dated January 30, 2019 for Sheriff's Office Range Wall Replacement.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 10 in the amount of $50,000.00 to expire December 31, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Diamond Surveying, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 18, 2015 for On Call Survey - Various County Roads for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of contract 1705-163 for Aggregates for Surface Treatments with Industrial Asphalt and Aggregates, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the term of June 06, 2019 – June 05, 2020.
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed statements of qualifications for Structural Engineering Services - Review Cave/Void Closure Plans & Misc Structural Analysis under RFQ #1904-314.
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for Psalm 23 subdivision – Precinct 4.
 

Attachments

 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Villasana Horizon subdivision – Precinct 4.
 

Attachments

 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the replat of Lots 1 & 3 of the Twin Creek Farms Phase 3 subdivision – Precinct 3.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
24.
Recognize Judge Laura Barker and the Williamson County DWI/Drug Court for receiving the Judge Ruben G. Reyes Outstanding Specialty Court Team Award.
 
25.
Discuss consider and take appropriate action on Major Livestock Show Report by Shelley Franklin.
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing Williamson County as a winner of the Texas Association of Government IT Managers (TAGITM)  2019 Excellence Award.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Proclamation for National Preservation Month 2019.
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action in support of a Resolution supporting House Bill 511.
 

Attachments

 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution in opposition of House Bill No. 3264 and companion Senate Bill No. 1726.
 

Attachments

 
30.
Hear an update on Williamson County's Million Mile Month efforts and progress.
 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to Services Contract for the Texas Veterans Commission Grant Services between Williamson County and Veritas Well-Being, PLLC.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for and participate in the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Click it or Ticket (CIOT) program from May 17 to June 5, 2019; and authorize the County Judge to complete and execute any required documentation relevant to the implementation of the grant.
 

Attachments

 
33.
10:00 AM - Hold Public Hearing regarding the setting of the rate associated with mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2019 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting of the rate associated with mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2019 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of election hardware, software, and services from Election Systems and Software in the amount of $4,405,400.00 pursuant to BuyBoard Contract #542-17 to support the operations of the Williamson County Elections Department.
 

Attachments

 
36.
Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.
 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 1 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Steger & Bizzell Engineering, Inc. and Williamson County dated January 17, 2017 for Engineering Design Services for Replacement of Culvert Crossings for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 5 in the amount of $145,000.00 to expire on December 31, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Steger Bizzell Engineering Inc. and Williamson County dated January 17, 2017 for Professional Engineering Design Services for Roadway Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements on Baker Ln, Jennifer Ln, Hawkins Dr, Mikes Way and Norwood Dr in South San Gabriel Ranches Subdivision for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a license agreement with Warr-Swinbank, LLC for Mesa Vista Ranch - Precinct 2.
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the CR 200 project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioners Pct. 2.
 

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)."
 
41.
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 SW 183 and SH 29 Loop. 
b) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 176 at RM 2243
c) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 101
d) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 200
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Seward Junction SE and SW Loop. 
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 29 @ DB Wood.
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Hairy Man Rd. 
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW Bypass.
j) Discuss Somerset Road Districts No. 3 & 4 reimbursements for acquisition & construction of Reagan Blvd.
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 111.
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
m) Discuss the acquisition of drainage easements on the Forest North Drainage Project. 
n) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the expansion of Ronald Reagan at IH 35.
o) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
p) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F.
q) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
r)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Southeast Corridor.
s) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
t) Discuss the acquisition of property near the County landfill. 
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 possible sale of +/- 10 acres located on Chandler Road near the County Sheriff's Office Training Facility
c) Potential governmental uses for 8th Street downtown parking lot 
d) Discuss possible uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (formerly occupied by WCCHD)
e) Discuss property usage at Longhorn Junction
f) Discuss sale of excess 183A right of way to abutting property owner. 
g) Discuss the sale of excess ROW at San Gabriel Parkway and Mel Mathis Ave. 
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 Williamson County Reimbursement Agreement for Construction of San Gabriel Blvd. and New Hope Road with the City of Leander and TIRZ #1
 
42.
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) Wolf Lakes
c) Flint Hill Resources-Taylor Fuel Storage Terminal on CR 366
d) Project Deliver
e) Project Advantage
f) Project Cedar
g) Project Expansion
 
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)  Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g)  Case No. 1:17-cv-00290, Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Williamson County Sheriff Deputies Pokluda et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas – Austin Division.
h)  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.
i)  Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
j) 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.
k)  Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
l) Cause No. 18-0903-C425/Court of Appeals Number: 01-19-00025-CV; Dee Hobbs, Williamson County Attorney v. Bill Gravell, Jr., Williamson County Judge, and Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles, County Commissioners; In the 425th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m)  Potential opioid litigation
n)  Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
o)  Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01114-LY, Elizabeth Saucedo and Tettus Davis v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
p)  Case No. 19-0466-CC1; Billy Baskett v. Williamson County Sheriff's Office et. al; In the County Court at Law No. 1 of Williamson County, Texas.
q) BANGL Pipeline Project
r) Cause No. 1:18-CV-0198; Officer Mary Teague v. Williamson County, Travis County and City of Giddings, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
s) Case No. 1:19-cv-00200-APM; Mahal Netis v. Sunwest Mortgage Company et. al; In the United States District Court for the District of Columbia
t) Claim of Dan A. Gattis for reimbursement of attorneys fees.
u) Property damage claim of Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia (Sunset Meadows Subdivision).
 
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).
 
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
 
45.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
46.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
47.
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)  Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g)  Case No. 1:17-cv-00290, Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Williamson County Sheriff Deputies Pokluda et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas – Austin Division.
h)  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.
i)  Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
j)  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.
k)  Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
l)  Cause No. 18-0903-C425/Court of Appeals Number: 01-19-00025-CV; Dee Hobbs, Williamson County Attorney v. Bill Gravell, Jr., Williamson County Judge, and Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles, County Commissioners; In the 425th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m)  Potential opioid litigation
n)  Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
o)  Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01114-LY, Elizabeth Saucedo and Tettus Davis v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
p) Case No. 19-0466-CC1; Billy Baskett v. Williamson County Sheriff's Office et. al; In the County Court at Law No. 1 of Williamson County, Texas.
q) BANGL Pipeline Project
r) Cause No. 1:18-CV-0198; Officer Mary Teague v. Williamson County, Travis County and City of Giddings, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
s) Case No. 1:19-cv-00200-APM; Mahal Netis v. Sunwest Mortgage Company et. al; In the United States District Court for the District of Columbia
t) Claim of Dan A. Gattis for reimbursement of attorneys fees.
u) Property damage claim of Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia (Sunset Meadows Subdivision).
 
48.

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Bill Gravell, Jr., 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 25th day of April, 2019 at 5:00 PM and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.