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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT
May 14, 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.
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.
 
3.
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 4 – 31)
 
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Magistrate Office.
 

Fiscal Impact


5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for General Fund revenues.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a budgetary line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office.
 

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction for the period of 04/01/20/19 through 04/30/2019.
 

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8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

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9.
Discuss, consider and take action on approving the Investment Report for the Quarter ending December 31, 2018 which was approved by the Investment Committee on January 28, 2019.
 

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10.
Discuss, consider and take action on approving the Investment Report for the Quarter ending March 31, 2019 which was approved by the Investment Committee on April 29, 2019.
 

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11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of April 2019 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

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12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 thru 05/09/2019 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

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13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, April 2019 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
 

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14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the designation of subrecipient agents for Williamson County relating to disaster reimbursement.
 

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15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement to Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Landscape Architectural Services between Williamson County and RVE, Inc. D/B/A RVi for Phase II landscape architectural services relating to Phase V of the Brushy Creek Regional Trail Development.
 

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16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Portland Cement under IFB #1905-318.
 

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17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Animal Shelter P435; Change Order #15 in the amount of $14,061.00 to approve funding from within the existing contract for additional hardware, kennel and lighting 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 by the Owners Contingency.
 

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18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving two close-out modification documents relating to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement between Williamson County and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement relating the T. Don Hutto Residential Facility, which was terminated effective January 31, 2019.
 

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19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on canceling Commissioners Court sessions on May 28, 2019 and July 2, 2019.  For the Commissioners Court meeting date on July 9, 2019, the cut off for submitting agenda items will be July 2, 2019 at noon. 
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a commitment by Williamson County to provide funding not to exceed $45,706.00 to support the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Air Quality Program for fiscal year 2020; and authorize the County Judge to issue a letter to CAPCOG confirming Williamson County's funding commitment.
 

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21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the filing of an application for a Mental Health Grant available through the Texas Judicial Commission that will provide up to $25,000 for tele-justice equipment; and authorize the County Judge to execute any application, resolution and documentation necessary to submit such grant application.
 

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22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of eleven (11) Motorola radios and accessories for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, in the amount of $64,775.70, pursuant to HGAC Contract #RA05-18.
 

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23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 7 in the amount of $120,000.00 to expire on March 31, 2021 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Alliance Transportation Group and Williamson County dated March 6, 2018 for Engineering Design Services for Drainage Improvements in Chandler Creek Subdivision Sections 6A, 6B and 6C for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
 

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24.
 

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25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the replat of Lots 54, 55 & 56 of the Rio Ancho Section II subdivision – Precinct 2.
 

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26.
 

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27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract for SH 130 Frontage Road Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Update between Williamson County and HDR Engineering, Inc relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program. Project: P302. Funding Source: Road Bonds.
 

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28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Advance Funding Agreement for Voluntary Local Government Contributions for a Feasibility Study with no Required Match On-System with TXDoT regarding frontage roads along SH 130 between Limmer Loop to Chris Kelley Blvd. Funding Source: Road Bonds P302
 

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29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving a letter agreement with Michael T. Marx regarding the purchase of a Jonah waterline easement for the CR 101 project. (Parcel 44) Funding Source: Road Bonds P214
 

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30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving a letter agreement with Don P. and Jill D. Frazier regarding the purchase of a Jonah waterline easement for the CR 101 project. (Parcel 46) Funding Source: Road Bonds P214
 

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31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving a letter agreement with Charlotte Davis regarding the purchase of a Jonah waterline easement for the CR 101 project. (Parcel 49) Funding Source: Road Bonds P214
 

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REGULAR AGENDA
 
32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on recognizing the Taylor-Cooper House and the family caretakers on receiving the designation as a recorded Texas historic landmark.
 

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33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on proclaiming May 13 - 19, 2019 as National Salvation Army Week.
 

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34.
Discuss and consider formation of a 2020 Census Committee to assist in the promotion of the 2020 Census in the unincorporated areas of Williamson County.
 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a policy change from funding new positions at the bottom of the grade to funding new positions at the mid-grade range.
 
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 revenues related to District Attorney's office for the purpose of SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exams.
 

Fiscal Impact


37.
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 related to District Attorney's office for the purpose of SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exams.
 

Fiscal Impact


38.
Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.
 
39.
Hear presentation from Alvin Lankford, Chief Appraiser, Williamson Central Appraisal District.
 

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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)."
 
40.
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. 
u) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Brushy Creek Trail Project. 
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
 
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) 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
 
42.
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).
 
43.
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)
 
44.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
45.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
46.
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).
 
47.
 
48.
Comments from Commissioners.
 
49.
1:00 Hear from departments regarding FY 20 budget requests.
 

_________________________
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 10th day of May, 2019 at 5:00 PM and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.