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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
November 24, 2020 
9:30 A.M.

The Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioners 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.
Public Comment Period. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public to address the Court regarding matters pertaining to or affecting Williamson County but that do not appear as an Agenda Item on a meeting's Agenda.  During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes to make his/her remarks and the maximum overall discussion time allowed for the Public Comment Period, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Court during such period, shall be limited to ten (10) minutes.  Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than five (5) speakers desire to speak during the Public Comment Period.  Please 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 – 25 )
 
4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Regional Animal Shelter Fund.
 

Fiscal Impact


Attachments

 
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 to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, October 2020 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
 

Attachments

 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Tommy Sladecek to the Jarrell ESD #5 board to fill the vacancy left by Gary Neel. The term is to commence immediately and continue until December 31, 2021.
 

Attachments

 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing David Glenn to Round Rock ESD #9 board to fill the open place two position. The term is to commence immediately and continue until December 31, 2022.
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Dianne Howell, Paulette McConchie and Rochelle Hall-Schwartz to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board.
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a First Amendment to that Certain Restated and Amended Professional Services Agreement For Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Testing, between Williamson County, Texas and Family Emergency Room, LLC and exempting the procurement of such services from the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemption 262.024(a)(2) - an item necessary to preserve the health and safety of the residents of Williamson County.
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Professional Services Agreement For Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Vaccination Services, between Williamson County, Texas and Family Emergency Room, LLC and exempting the procurement of such services from the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemption 262.024(a)(2) - an item necessary to preserve the health and safety of the residents of Williamson County.
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the lease with Sharp Electronics Corp. for one (1) Sharp MX-6071 digital copier for the Williamson County Human Resources Department, in the amount of $239.21 per month, pursuant to DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-4433.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Web-Based Enrollment System for Williamson County under RFP #T2590.
 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Jail Pharmaceuticals under RFP #T2585.
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to ratify agreement for a higher dollar amount than what was previously approved ($57,927.00, Oct. 20, 2020, Agenda Item #12) between Williamson County and Mobile Wireless LLC, revising to a new amount of $64,329.80, to provide Netmotion Complete Conversion, per the terms of DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-3810 and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a purchase for ServiceNow Management from Carahsoft, per quote #17800338, in the amount of $77,527.74 per GSA Schedule No: GS-35F-119Y and authorize the execution of all associated documents.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a copier lease with TLC Customized Solution for the Williamson County Expo Center, in the amount $147.31 per month, pursuant to DIR Contract #DIR CPO-4433.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on accepting a report on the Williamson County Inner Loop Annex Project (P434); Vaughn Construction Change Order #33 in the amount of $29,511.00. This change order is being funded by owner's contingency from within the original project budget.
 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a First Amended and Restated Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services by and between Williamson County and Talex Inc., Engineers   relating to Architectural and Engineering Services for Small Project Architectural Services that said firm is providing pursuant to the original Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services dated effective January 30, 2019.
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a First Amended and Restated Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services by and between Williamson County and KGA Architecture, Inc.   relating to Architectural and Engineering Services for Small Project Architectural Services that said firm is providing pursuant to the original Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services dated effective January 30, 2019.
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a First Amended and Restated Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services by and between Williamson County and MWM Design Group, Inc.  relating to Architectural and Engineering Services for Small Project Architectural Services that said firm is providing pursuant to the original Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services dated effective January 30, 2019.
 

Attachments

 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a First Amended and Restated Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services by and between Williamson County and Reliance Architecture Inc.  relating to Architectural and Engineering Services for Small Project Architectural Services that said firm is providing pursuant to the original Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services dated effective January 19, 2019.
 

Attachments

 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a First Amended and Restated Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services by and between Williamson County and Steinbomer & Associates, Architects, Inc.  relating to Architectural and Engineering Services for Small Project Architectural Services that said firm is providing pursuant to the original Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services dated effective January 20, 2019.
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed qualifications for Engineering Services for CR 255/CR 289 from CR 254 to Ronald Reagan BLVD for Williamson County under RFQ #T2448. Funding source is P546.
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Mesa Vista Ranch Phase 2 subdivision – Precinct 2.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve order for funding interment by cremation of deceased (Louie A. Chester) who died in Precinct No. 4 of Williamson County, TX pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code §§ 711.002(e)(1) & (2).
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider, take appropriate action and hear a presentation on We Are Blood - COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma (CCP).
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on funding matters relating to Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to include, but not be limited to hearing an update on the Wilco Forward grant program, setting budget priorities in relation to remaining CARES Act funds and possible future funding and allocation plans in relation to CARES Act funds.
 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2021 Animal Shelter Donation Fund.
 

Attachments

 
30.
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 the District Attorney's Office from State Judiciary Apportionment Funds.
 

Fiscal Impact


31.
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 District Attorney's Office from State Judiciary Apportionment Funds.
 

Fiscal Impact


32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of Tyler Technologies Supervision Software with an annual rate of $36,000.00, professional services in the amount of $78,180.00 and with an estimate of travel expenses in the not-to-exceed-amount of $4,000.00, for a total amount of $118,180.00, per the terms of Sourcewell Contract 110515-TTI.
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Southeast Loop (Corridor E1) contract between Williamson County and Rodriguez Transportation Group, Inc. (RTG) relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program. Project: P463. Fund Source: Road Bonds.
 

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a relocation claim for moving expenses with Brian and Tina Miller (Parcel 12) in relation to the right of way acquisition for the Southeast Loop project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P463
 

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)."
 
35.
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: O'Connor Signal Project
    d)    Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 278
    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 CR 366. 
    i)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for N. Mays.
    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 real property for future SH 29 corridor. 
    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 SE Loop/Corridor A. 
    s)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
    t)     Discuss the acquisition of right of way for the Great Oaks Bridge Project. 
    u)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Brushy Creek Trail Project. 
    v)    Discuss the acquisition of real property in conjunction with WCCF for potential parkland/bird habitat.
    x)    Discuss the acquisition of drainage/detention easements for real property North of WMCO Juvenile Detention Center
    y)    Discuss the acquisition of the MKT Right of Way
    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. 
    h)    Discuss Blue Springs Boulevard
    i)     Discuss county owned property located at Ed Schmidt Boulevard Hutto, Texas
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
 
36.
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
    h)    Project Arcos
    i)     Project Woods
    j)     Project Co-Op
    k)    Project Liberty
    l)     Project Long Haul
    m)   Project Bon Jovi
    n)    Project Crystal
 
37.
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; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. David Bernhardt, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
f)  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.
g)  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
h)  Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
i)  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.
j)  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.
k)  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
l)  D-1-GN-19-005511; Brian Johns v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
m)  Civil Action No. 1:19-CV-1163; Amanda McCoy v. Williamson County, Texas et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division.
n) Claim of Regina Wright.
o) Cause No. 19-0406-C368; Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia et al. v. Stephen Wade Freeman et al. v. Wayne Finch et al.; In the 368th District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
p) Case: 1:20-CV-255-LY; Jay Kreper v. Williamson County et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Cause No. 20-0752-C26; County of Williamson, by and through the Williamson County Commissioners Court v. Robert Chody, Individually and in his Official Capacity as Sheriff of Williamson County; In the 26th District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
r) Case Number 1:20-cv-01068-LY ; Javier Ambler, Sr., et al. v. Williamson County, Texas, , In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
s) Case 1:20-cv-00927-LY; Heather Vargas v. Williamson County, Texas; In The United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas Austin Division.
t) Case No. 1:20-CV-00842; SonWest Co. v. J. TERRON EVERSTON, in his official capacity as Williamson County Engineer, et al.;   In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
u)  Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-836; Elizabeth Firey v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas Austin Division.
v) Cause No. 20-1213-C368; Michael Klier v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
w) Cause No. 3SC-20-0114; City Of Leander, by and through Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool As Subrogee, v. Williamson County; In The Justice Court Precinct 3 of Williamson County, Texas.
x) Legal matters relating to Bailey Park Subdivision, Jarrell, Texas.
y) Potential legal claims, demands and/or litigation against The Travelers Indemnity Company (Travelers).
z) Claim of the Estate of Okey Floyd Jones, Sr.
 
38.
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)
 
39.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
40.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other 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; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. David Bernhardt, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
f)  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.
g)  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
h)  Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
i)  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.
j)  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.
k)  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
l)  D-1-GN-19-005511; Brian Johns v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
m)  Civil Action No. 1:19-CV-1163; Amanda McCoy v. Williamson County, Texas et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division.
n) Claim of Regina Wright.
o) Cause No. 19-0406-C368; Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia et al. v. Stephen Wade Freeman et al. v. Wayne Finch et al.; In the 368th District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
p) Case: 1:20-CV-255-LY; Jay Kreper v. Williamson County et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Cause No. 20-0752-C26; County of Williamson, by and through the Williamson County Commissioners Court v. Robert Chody, Individually and in his Official Capacity as Sheriff of Williamson County; In the 26th District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
r) Case Number 1:20-cv-01068-LY ; Javier Ambler, Sr., et al. v. Williamson County, Texas, , In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
s) Case 1:20-cv-00927-LY; Heather Vargas v. Williamson County, Texas; In The United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas Austin Division.
t) Case No. 1:20-CV-00842; SonWest Co. v. J. TERRON EVERSTON, in his official capacity as Williamson County Engineer, et al.;   In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
u)  Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-836; Elizabeth Firey v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas Austin Division.
v) Cause No. 20-1213-C368; Michael Klier v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
w) Cause No. 3SC-20-0114; City Of Leander, by and through Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool As Subrogee, v. Williamson County; In The Justice Court Precinct 3 of Williamson County, Texas.
x) Legal matters relating to Bailey Park Subdivision, Jarrell, Texas.
y) Potential legal claims, demands and/or litigation against The Travelers Indemnity Company (Travelers).
z) Claim of the Estate of Okey Floyd Jones, Sr.
 
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43.
Comments from Commissioners.
 

_________________________
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 20th day of November 2020 at 5:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.