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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
March 23, 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 – 25 )
 
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Division.
 

Fiscal Impact


5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Fire Marshal Special Operations Department.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Fire Marshal Special Operations Department.
 

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Attachments

 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to ratify Addendum with Round Rock Area Serving Center for the extension of the Wilco Forward Rent and Utility Program through June 30, 2021.
 

Attachments

 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to ratify Addendum with Salvation Army Service Center for the extension of the Wilco Forward Rent and Utility Program through June 30, 2021.
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to ratify the Addendum with Hill Country Community Ministries for the extension of the Wilco Forward Rent and Utility Assistance Program through June 30, 2021.
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to ratify the Addendum with The Caring Place for the extension of the Wilco Forward Rent and Utility Assistance Program through June 30, 2021.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Acknowledge and record that Commissioner Valerie Covey, Williamson County Commissioner, has successfully completed the continuing education provisions of Article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code for 2020.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to re-appoint Scott Heselmeyer to the TIRZ Board as the County Representative.
 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to apply for a grant to aid in the care of shelter kittens from the Orphan Kitten Club.
 

Attachments

 
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on purchasing two (2) BMW R1250 RTP Motorcycles for the Sheriff's Office from BMW Motorcycles of North Dallas for $29,097.66 per unit for a total of $58,195.32.
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on adding Drug Information Management System (DIMS) software add-on for the Transformative Justice Program and authorizing the purchase.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the master subscription agreement with OnShift, Inc. and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a service contract between Separation Systems Consultants, Inc. and Williamson County for an Asbestos Survey at the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center in the amount of $2,505.00 and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the services between Williamson County and One Source Commercial Flooring, LLC to provide the services of repairing the wall base at the Williamson County and Cities Health District in the amount of $5,018.00 per the terms of the Buy Board Cooperative Contract #561-18 and by authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for as-needed, countywide Crack Seal Services under IFB #T3485.
 
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding a contract for ­­­­­­­­­­­­Aggregate for Surface Treatments - Type D for a term of one (1) year to Capital Aggregates, Inc. per the quote received, pursuant to Texas Local Gov't Code, Section 262.0225(d),  Section 262.0245 and County Purchasing Policy and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 1 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Alliance Transportation Group, Inc. and Williamson County dated March 10, 2020 for Road & Bridge On Call Traffic Engineering Services. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.
 

Attachments

 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Cher Acres subdivision – Precinct 3.
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Sunset Ridge subdivision – Precinct 2.
 

Attachments

 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Realm of the Lizard King subdivision – Precinct 2.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
26.
Discuss and take appropriate action on the Community Development Block Grant program's 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution of support for the I-35 Capital Express project.
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the requested effective date for new District Court and County Court at Law in Williamson County.
 
29.
Discuss and consider the formation of the Confederate Statue Committee.
 
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Bureau of Justice (BJA)-Grant enhancement requirement for a signed Fiscal Agent Memorandum of Understanding between Williamson County and the Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court-BJA Grant #2020-VC-BX-0093 and DWI Drug Court Program-BJA Grant #2020-MU-BX-0103 and authorize the County Judge to sign all related documentation.
 

Attachments

 
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for Fire Code and Investigations between the City of Coupland and Williamson County.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the County Judge to sign letter notifying Cavallo Energy Texas LLC of good faith dispute involving inflated invoice charges for Transmission and Distribution Losses and UFE Fees during February 2021 weather event and asking for reissued invoices in the best interest of the taxpayers of Williamson County, Texas.
 

Attachments

 
33.
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


34.
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


35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a 2015 Certificates of Obligation budget transfer to move $250,000 from 2015 CO Non-Departmental (P356) to Juvenile Justice Center-HVAC System Replacement (P533).
 
36.
Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.
 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB T2911 Schultz Ln and Meister Ln Milling, Sealing, Overlay and Striping to the lowest responsive bidder Texas Material Group Inc and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB T2912 Gattis School Road and Red Bud Ln Milling, Sealing and Overlay to the lowest responsive bidder Texas Material Group, Inc. and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $364,733.96 for North Mays Extension (Capital Excavation), a Road Bond project in Commissioner Pct. 1. P: 224  Funding Source: Road Bond
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFQ T2448 CR 255/ CR 289 (CR254-RR) to Hejl, Lee & Associates, Inc for Engineering Services and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFQ 2572 Flood Plain Maps Update to AECOM Technical Services, Inc for Flood Plain Map Update (Atlas 14 Mapping) and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFQ 2572 Flood Plain Maps Update to Doucet & Associates, Inc for Flood Plain Map Update (Atlas 14 Mapping) and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
43.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Flood Plain Maps Update contract between Williamson County and Halff Associates, Inc. relating to the LRTP Corridor Program.  P: 583  Fund Source: LRTP Corridor
 

Attachments

 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a rea estate contract with Jimmy C. Webb for right of way needed on the CR 111 project (Parcel 45). Funding Source: Road Bonds P249
 

Attachments

 
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Diane Barr, Clyde Barr, Charles R. Barr and Edna Guenzel Barr for right of way needed on the SE Loop project (Parcel 69). Funding Source Road Bonds P463
 

Attachments

 
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Charles and Rosa Barr for right of way needed on the SE Loop project (Parcel 70). Funding Source Road Bonds P463
 

Attachments

 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Claim for Relocation Payment with Kathleen and Christopher Fetters for right of way acquired on the SE Loop Project (Parcel 17). Funding Source: Road Bonds P463
 

Attachments

 
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on matters relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations in Williamson County, to include, but not be limited to hearing an update on administration of vaccines in Williamson County, coordination and programming of vaccination sites, locations and/or clinics, amending vaccination administration agreements with vaccination service providers Curative Medical Associates PA and Family Emergency Room, LLC and communication and outreach efforts regarding vaccinations.
 
49.
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.
 
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)."
 
50.
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
    g)    Discuss the sale of property located at 900 S Main St., Taylor, 76574
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
 
51.
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)    Flint Hill Resources-Taylor Fuel Storage Terminal on CR 366
    c)    Project Advantage
    d)    Project Cedar
    e)    Project Expansion
    f)     Project Arcos
    g)    Project Woods
    h)    Project Liberty
    i)     Project Long Haul
    j)     Project Bon Jovi
    k)    Project Crystal
    l)     Project Link
    m)   Project Winston
    n)    Project Stamp
 
52.
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) Legal matters pertaining to TENEX Software Solutions, Inc.
w) Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-74; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
x) Shamona Harris - EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812.
y) Legal matters and claims relating to the City of Austin purchasing property in Williamson County for purposes of operating temporary or permanent housing of homeless in Williamson County.
z) Notice of Charge of Discrimination - Bhavani Madisetti-Vemireddy TWCCRD Charge No.: 1A21443/EEOC Charge No.: 31C-2021-00348C.
aa) Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00172-LY; Charles William Thornburg v. Williamson County, Texas; Robert Chody, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
bb) Cause No. D-1-Gn-21-000215; Mohammad Mahmood v. Williamson County Constable Office; In the 353rd Judicial District of Travis County, Texas.
 
53.
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)
 
54.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
55.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
56.
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) Legal matters pertaining to TENEX Software Solutions, Inc.
w) Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-74; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
x) Shamona Harris - EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812.
y) Legal matters and claims relating to the City of Austin purchasing property in Williamson County for purposes of operating temporary or permanent housing of homeless in Williamson County.
z) Notice of Charge of Discrimination - Bhavani Madisetti-Vemireddy TWCCRD Charge No.: 1A21443/EEOC Charge No.: 31C-2021-00348C.
aa) Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00172-LY; Charles William Thornburg v. Williamson County, Texas; Robert Chody, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
bb) Cause No. D-1-Gn-21-000215; Mohammad Mahmood v. Williamson County Constable Office; In the 353rd Judicial District of Travis County, Texas.
 
57.
 
58.
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 19th day of March 2021 at 5:00 PM and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.