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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
April 27, 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 – 23 )
 
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Radio Communications System/RCS.
 

Fiscal Impact


5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Elections Department discretionary fund.
 

Fiscal Impact


Attachments

 
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Facilities.
 

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning a Line Item Transfer for Fleet Services.
 

Fiscal Impact


8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Auction including One (1) 2007 Ford F150, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, March 2021 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss and take appropriate action to approve amendment regarding a grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for restoration of spring environs at Twin Spring Preserve.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting a twelve (12) month extension of the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Number 3994201.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving lease agreements with Sharp Electronics for two (2) copiers for the Williamson County Animal Shelter, in the amount of $123.26 per month and $109.26 per month, pursuant to co-op contract DIR-CPO-4433.
 

Attachments

 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of four (4) United Shield Small Shields from Pro-Tech in the amount of $4,990.00.
 

Attachments

 
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of rifles from GT Distributors, in the amount of $60,900.00 pursuant to Buyboard contract #603-20.
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Services Contract between Williamson County and Brycomm, LLC to provide Fiber Optic Maintenance in the not-to-exceed amount of $21,500.00 per the terms of DIR Cooperative Contract #DIR-TSO-3698 and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving agreement between Williamson County and SOS Communications, LLC to provide the internet services with a one-time installation fee of $99.00 and month-to-month fee of $120.00 (Elite Package) for Berry Springs Park, a one-time installation fee of $99.00 and month-to-month $200.00 (Professional Package) for EMS Station in Weir and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving agreement between Williamson County and Austin Montgomery d/b/a The Roof Co. to provide wall repair services at the Williamson County Expo Concession Stand wall in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,323.55 per the TIPS Co-Op Contract #200201 and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a report on the Williamson County Justice Center Basement Pre-Trial Office Finishout Project Work Authorization #4 with Talex Inc., Engineers in the amount of $49,000 to expire on May 4, 2022.  Project Manager, Tom Stanfield will be the point of contact for this project.  Funding source is P515
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a temporary construction easement with CR & H Joint Venture for filling and establishing the ditch embankment along Tradesmen's Park Drive.
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 5 in the amount of $27,570.00 to expire on December 31, 2022 under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Diamond Surveying and Williamson County dated May 19, 2020 for CR 307 North of CR 305 Jarrell. Funding source: P394
 

Attachments

 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the services between Williamson County and Tomika K. Schneider d/b/a TKO Services to provide on-call-services of animal carcass removal on a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000.00 and authorizing the execution of this contract.
 

Attachments

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

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in Williamson County.
 

Attachments

 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution recognizing Lisa David's 40 years of continued service to Williamson County in the office of District Clerk.
 

Attachments

 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Proclamation to recognize and celebrate the 100TH ANNIVERSARY of the TAYLOR ROTARY CLUB and congratulate its Rotarians for their "Service Above Self" and Centennial Anniversary event planned on the lawn in front of Old Taylor High and the Loose Screw from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on May 1, 2021.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing the County employees and community partners who assisted our community during Winter Storm Uri in February.
 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Agreements for the Transfer of Law Enforcement Animals in accordance with Chapter 614 of the Texas Government Code.
 

Attachments

 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the engagement of the law firm of Sneed, Vine & Perry to represent Williamson County in relation to the Williamson County River Ranch Project; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 262.024(a)(4).
 

Attachments

 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a Master Service Agreement for Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. for Surveillance Equipment and Monitoring Services at the Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00, per Sourcewell Contract #031517-SCS, and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Leander Municipal Utility District No. 3 and the County of Williamson, Texas.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss and take appropriate action to amend the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan by reallocating $100,000 from the Habitat for Humanity Land Acquisition project to Habitat for Humanity Home Repair project.
 
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 acknowledging additional revenues for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Donation Fund.
 

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 acknowledging additional expenditures for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Donation Fund.
 

Fiscal Impact


35.
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


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 expenditures for Park Donations.
 

Fiscal Impact


37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to transfer $550,000 from P224 (North Mays Extension) to P284 (Hairy Man Road/Brushy Creek), to transfer $200,000 from P290 (non-departmental) to P329 (O'Connor Drive Signals), to transfer $15,000 from P243 (SH 29 Bypass/Inner Loop) to P231 (Ronald Reagan Blvd to IH-35) and to transfer $150,000 from P302 (SH 130 Frontage Road Phase 3) to P261 (CR 110 Middle Phase 2).
 

Attachments

 
38.
Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.
 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of one (1) 2022/23 Freightliner 114SD Chassis Truck w/DD13, 11 spd LL, 20k-46k to include Wirtgen MC-20 in the amount of $314,569.00 from Freighliner of Austin, as per BuyBoard Contract #521-16.
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #T3346 Southeast Loop Segment I Phase I FY21 to James Construction Group and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Standard Utility Agreement with Seminole Pipeline for utility relocations on the CR 258 Extension Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Precinct 2.
 

Attachments

 
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Quitclaim Deed regarding 0.05 AC of Old Liberty Hill Rd. in Liberty Hill. Texas.
 

Attachments

 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Reimbursement Agreement- Preliminary Engineering Services with Union Pacific Railroad Company fo input on the design of the railroad intersection at CR 401. Funding Source: P390
 

Attachments

 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on funding matters relating to Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 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 American Rescue Plan funding, as well as possible future funding and allocation plans in relation to CARES Act and American Rescue Plan 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)."
 
45.
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 drainage/detention easements for real property North of WMCO Juvenile Detention Center
    u)    Discuss the acquisition of the MKT Right of Way
    v)    Discuss acquisition of drainage easement in relation to County Road 176
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 uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (formerly occupied by WCCHD)
    c)    Discuss property usage at Longhorn Junction
    d)    Discuss the sale of excess ROW at San Gabriel Parkway and Mel Mathis Ave. 
    e)    Discuss county owned property located at Ed Schmidt Boulevard Hutto, Texas
    f)     Discuss the sale of property located at 900 S Main St., Taylor, 76574
C.  Discuss the Williamson County Reimbursement Agreement for Construction of San Gabriel Blvd. and New Hope Road with the City of Leander and TIRZ #1
 
46.
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)    Project Woods
    c)    Project Liberty
    d)    Project Long Haul
    e)    Project Bon Jovi
    f)     Project Crystal
    g)    Project Link
    h)    Project Winston
    i)     Project Solo
    j)     Project Stamp
 
47.
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) Claim of Regina Wright.
j) 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.
k) 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.
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) 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.
o)  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.
p) Potential legal claims, demands and/or litigation against The Travelers Indemnity Company (Travelers).
q) Claim, of Ramsey Mitchell.
r) 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.
s) Shamona Harris - EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812.
t) 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.
u) Notice of Charge of Discrimination - Bhavani Madisetti-Vemireddy TWCCRD Charge No.: 1A21443/EEOC Charge No.: 31C-2021-00348C.
v) 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.
w) Cause No. D-1-Gn-21-000215; Mohammad Mahmood v. Williamson County Constable Office; In the 353rd Judicial District of Travis County, Texas.
x) Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00275; Big Fish Entertainment LLC v. Williamson County Sheriff's Office et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
y) Cause No. 20-1964-C395; Robert Chody v. Michael Gleason, In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
z) EEOC Charge of Discrimination #451-2021-01357 – Jesse Gomez.
aa) Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350; Imani Nembhard v. Williamson County, Robert Chody and Christopher Pisa; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
 
48.
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)
 
49.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
50.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
51.
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) Claim of Regina Wright.
j) 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.
k) 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.
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) 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.
o)  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.
p) Potential legal claims, demands and/or litigation against The Travelers Indemnity Company (Travelers).
q) Claim, of Ramsey Mitchell.
r) 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.
s) Shamona Harris - EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812.
t) 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.
u) Notice of Charge of Discrimination - Bhavani Madisetti-Vemireddy TWCCRD Charge No.: 1A21443/EEOC Charge No.: 31C-2021-00348C.
v) 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.
w) Cause No. D-1-Gn-21-000215; Mohammad Mahmood v. Williamson County Constable Office; In the 353rd Judicial District of Travis County, Texas.
x) Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00275; Big Fish Entertainment LLC v. Williamson County Sheriff's Office et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
y) Cause No. 20-1964-C395; Robert Chody v. Michael Gleason, In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
z) EEOC Charge of Discrimination #451-2021-01357 – Jesse Gomez.
aa) Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350; Imani Nembhard v. Williamson County, Robert Chody and Christopher Pisa; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
 
52.
 
53.
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 23rd day of April, 2021 at 5:00 PM and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.