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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
January 26, 2021 
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 – 14 )
 
4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 thru 01/20/2021 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

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 authorizing the use of 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Suite 100, Hutto, Texas as a Public Polling Place for the purpose of a Special Election for the City of Hutto during the period from February 16, 2021 to March 8, 2021.
 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a Master Service Agreement for Evidence Testing for the Sheriff's Office with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc, d/b/a Bode Technology, and ratifying Purchase Order #176527.
 

Attachments

 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the service contract between Williamson County and Premier Tower Services LLC to provide the setup for ROHN SSV tower in the not-to-exceed amount of $8,500.00, and authorizing execution of the contract. Funding source is P315.
 

Attachments

 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Professional Services Agreement between Williamson County and K&W Engineering Solutions, LLC to provide Design and Engineering Services for the Williamson County Georgetown Annex Water Softener Remodel in the amount of $3,100.00.
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Professional Services Agreement between Williamson County and K&W Engineering Solutions, LLC to provide Design and Engineering Services for the Williamson County CHD Lobby and Janitor Remodel (P535) in the amount of $2,100.00.
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Professional Services Agreement between Williamson County and K&W Engineering Solutions to provide Design and Engineering Services for the Williamson County JJC Remote Restroom (P528) in the amount of $4,400.00.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Professional Services Agreement between Williamson County and K&W Engineering Solutions to provide Design and Engineering Services for the Williamson County CJC Pretrial Services Remodel (P545) in the amount of $2,600.00.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a service contract between Williamson County and Danne Cranor d/b/a Lott Fence to provide installation of a new fence at the Williamson County Auction Yard in the not-to-exceed amount of $20,761.08 and authorizing execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P538.
 

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14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement with Aqua Utilities Inc. regarding reimbursement for water line relocations associated with the County's roadway and drainage improvements of the South San Gabriel Ranches subdivision.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Vaccination Administration Agreement for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Vaccinations between Williamson County and Curative Medical Associates Inc.; 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

 
16.
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.
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an approval for Juvenile Services to apply for a grant through the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) to provide contract services to youths.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution a uthorizing the District Attorney to submit an application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office (PSO) for a Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program, FY2022 Project, committing to provide all applicable matching funds, designating the District Attorney as the official authorized to apply for the grant, and designating the Williamson County Judge, with approval of the Williamson County Commissioner's Court, as the official authorized to accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant, and providing assurance that, in the event of loss or misuse of grant funds Williamson County will return all funds to PSO.
 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution to request legislation for the establishment of a new District Court and a new County Court at Law for Williamson County, Texas.
 

Attachments

 
20.
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 Park Donations.
 

Fiscal Impact


21.
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 Park Donations.
 

Fiscal Impact


22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving position classifications for Salary Study Cycle 4A.
 

Attachments

 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action, as recommended by the Benefits Committee to re-appoint Terron Evertson, County Engineer of the Road and Bridge Department, new appointments for both James Carmona, Assistant Chief of the Sheriff's Office, and Mike Knipstein, Director of Emergency Medical Services to serve as a voting member on the Williamson County Benefits Committee.
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reclassification of vacant Animal Control Spec. Pcn#1239.001100 to Animal Control Supervisor proposed Grade B.26 and allow funding for reclassification from positions in Departments 560.001100 and 570.001100.
 

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25.
Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the allocation of $11.15 (6.15M from General Fund budget and $5M from the Road & Bridge Budget) for the Transportation Corridor Program and the planning of the Ronald Reagan Corridor. The funds will be allocated into the following projects; $8.15M to P457 (LTP ROW), $600K to P385 (FM 2243 to SH 29), $600K to P386 (FM 3405 to RM 2338), $800K to P387 (RM 2338 to SH 195) and $1M being allocated to P388 (SH 195 to IH 35).
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Georgetown Regarding the City/County Participation in the Design, Construction and Maintenance of Ronald Reagan Blvd. Intersection Improvements.
 

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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)."
 
28.
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 278
    d)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
    e)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Seward Junction SE and SW Loop. 
    f)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 29 @ DB Wood.
    g)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 366. 
    h)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for N. Mays.
    i)     Discuss Somerset Road Districts No. 3 & 4 reimbursements for acquisition & construction of Reagan Blvd.
    j)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 111.
    k)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
    l)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for future SH 29 corridor. 
    m)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for the expansion of Ronald Reagan at IH 35.
    n)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
    o)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F.
    p)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
    q)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for SE Loop/Corridor A. 
    r)     Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
    s)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Brushy Creek Trail Project. 
    t)     Discuss the acquisition of real property in conjunction with WCCF for potential parkland/bird habitat.
    u)    Discuss the acquisition of drainage/detention easements for real property North of WMCO Juvenile Detention Center
    v)    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)    Potential governmental uses for 8th Street downtown parking lot 
    c)    Discuss possible uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (formerly occupied by WCCHD)
    d)    Discuss property usage at Longhorn Junction
    e)    Discuss the sale of excess ROW at San Gabriel Parkway and Mel Mathis Ave. 
    f)     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
 
29.
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
    o)    Project Link
    p)    Project Winston
 
30.
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. 1:18-CV-49, Troy Mansfield v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
f) Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
g)  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.
h)  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
i)  D-1-GN-19-005511; Brian Johns v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
j)  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.
k) Claim of Regina Wright.
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) 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.
o) 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.
p) 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.
q)  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.
r) Legal matters relating to Bailey Park Subdivision, Jarrell, Texas.
s) Potential legal claims, demands and/or litigation against The Travelers Indemnity Company (Travelers).
t) Claim of the Estate of Okey Floyd Jones, Sr.
u) Claim, of Ramsey Mitchell.
v) Cause No. 20-1151-C395; Sarah Ackman v. Williamson County; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County Texas.
w) Legal matters pertaining to TENEX Software Solutions, Inc.
 
31.
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)
 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution to adopt and support the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet.
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
34.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
35.
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 No. 1:18-CV-49, Troy Mansfield v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
f) Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
g)  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.
h)  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
i)  D-1-GN-19-005511; Brian Johns v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
j)  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.
k) Claim of Regina Wright.
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) 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.
o) 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.
p) 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.
q)  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.
r) Legal matters relating to Bailey Park Subdivision, Jarrell, Texas.
s) Potential legal claims, demands and/or litigation against The Travelers Indemnity Company (Travelers).
t) Claim of the Estate of Okey Floyd Jones, Sr.
u) Claim, of Ramsey Mitchell.
v) Cause No. 20-1151-C395; Sarah Ackman v. Williamson County; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County Texas.
w) Legal matters pertaining to TENEX Software Solutions, Inc.
 
36.
 
37.
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 22nd day of January, 2021 at 5:00 PM and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.