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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
May 11, 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 – 28 )
 
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Road and Bridge Division.
 

Fiscal Impact


5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Wireless Communications.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the All District Courts Budget.
 

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 thru 05/05/2021 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

Attachments

 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to rescind the action taken on Agenda Item #8 from the May 4, 2021 Regular Session of the Williamson County Commissioners Court; and to approve the acceptance of a donation of $500 (check) from Central Texas Together (Meenal McNary) to be used to purchase a generator(s) for oxygen dependent and/or paralyzed persons for use in the event of a power failure pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 81.032 and to correct the fiscal impact information that appeared under the said Agenda Item #8 in relation to the donation.
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of donation(s) of Girl Scout Cookies to the Williamson County Emergency Services Department from the Girl Scouts of Central Texas pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 81.032.
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, December 2020 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, January 2021 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, February 2021 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, March 2021 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
 

Attachments

 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive competitive sealed proposals for Bank Depository under RFP T4166.
 
15.
Discuss, consider and acknowledge the Williamson County Sheriffs award of the Williamson County Jail Commissary Services Contract to Keefe Commissary Network, LLC (in association RFT T3071 pursuant to Local Government Code § 351.0415).
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the interlocal agreement ILA between North Texas Council of Governments and Williamson County for the North Texas Share cooperative purchasing program, and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #T3822 for a narrow aisle forklift to the lowest responsive bidder Toyota Lift of South Texas Doggett Equipment Services Group in the amount of $76,428.00.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving agreement between Williamson County and Vaughn Construction for the installation of evidence lockers at the Williamson County Sheriffs Office Jail in the not-to-exceed amount of $32,682.80 per the Choice Partners Contract Number #15/041JN-16 and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving the services between Williamson County and Randy Austin d/b/a The Drywall Company to provide repairs and painting to the Williamson County Health District in the not-to-exceed amount of $76,600.00 and exempting this purchase from the competitive bidding requirements per Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024.(a)(2) (an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county).
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Professional Service Agreements for facade repairs with the most qualified firm, Engineered Exteriors, for the County Justice Center in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,000 and for the Williamson County Jail in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,900, and authorizing the execution of the agreements.
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for as-Tradesman's Industrial Park and 79 Business Park Milling, Sealing and Overlay under T4178 IFB.
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase between Williamson County and New Holland for a New Holland Powerstar 110, No Loader, Cab, Front Weights 4X4 for the Road and Bridge department in the amount of $69,361.00 per the terms of Buy Board co-contract #611-20 and authorizing the execution of this purchase.
 

Attachments

 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the First Addendum to Herbicides Contract #1911 with Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc. for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract, with the exception of a manufacturing price increase for the two items identified in First Addendum for the remainder of renewal option period 1 term September 24, 2020 – September 23, 2021.
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 to Work Authorization No 5 under Williamson County Contract between Diamond Surveying and Williamson County dated May 19, 2020 for Surveying Services CR 307 North of CR 305 Jarrell. Funding source: P394.
 

Attachments

 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the temporary closing of CR 466 for utility work.
 

Attachments

 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Rancho Santa Fe Section 3 subdivision – Precinct 2.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Braun Parkway subdivision – Precinct 2.
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Piper Run subdivision – Precinct 4.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
29.
Hear presentation from Alvin Lankford, Chief Appraiser, Williamson Central Appraisal District.
 

Attachments

 
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on proclaiming May 2021 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month in Williamson County.
 

Attachments

 
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on proclaiming May 9-15, 2021 as National Prevention Week in Williamson County.
 

Attachments

 
32.
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.
 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on increasing the Over 65 Property Tax Exemption from $30,000 to $50,000 and the Disabled Person Exemption from $20,000 to $25,000.
 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the process to begin a Request for Qualifications for Strategic Plan Consulting Services.
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to ratify and approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Williamson County and Encompass Health Round Rock relating to the care of an inmate of the Williamson County Jail.
 

Attachments

 
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving an Interlocal agreement between Williamson County (MOT) and the City of Cedar Park (PD).
 

Attachments

 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Memorandum of Understanding between LifeSteps Council on Alcohol and Drugs and Williamson County.
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a memorandum of understanding between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Williamson County Emergency Medical Services.
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on hiring a consultant firm to provide administration over our 457B program, as well as appointing an oversight committee.
 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on updates to the Employee Policy Manual to be effective October 1, 2021.
 

Attachments

 
41.
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 Mobile Outreach Team.
 

Fiscal Impact


42.
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 Mobile Outreach Team.
 

Fiscal Impact


43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving an agreement between Williamson County and Security Design, Inc. dba Cornerstone Detention for an Upgrade to Guard1 Real Time System in the not-to-exceed amount of $9,437.00 and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
 

Attachments

 
44.
Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.
 
45.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application for archeological survey permit, obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the environmental investigations on the FM 3349 / US 79 Interchange project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4.
 

Attachments

 
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a relocation claim with Raymond and Pamela Cantrell (Parcel 45) for the actual moving costs associated with the right of way acqusition for the Liberty Hill Bypass project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P346
 

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)."
 
47.
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
 
48.
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 Crystal
    c)    Project Winston
    d)    Project Solo
    e)    Project Stamp
 
49.
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) Case 1:21-cv-00388-RP; Ramsey Mitchell vs. Williamson County, Robert Chody, Zachary Camden, Mark Luera, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
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.
bb) Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Robert Chody, Mark Luera, Steve Deaton, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
 
50.
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)
 
51.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
52.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
53.
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) Case 1:21-cv-00388-RP; Ramsey Mitchell vs. Williamson County, Robert Chody, Zachary Camden, Mark Luera, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
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.
bb) Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Robert Chody, Mark Luera, Steve Deaton, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
 
54.
 
55.
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 6th day of May 2021 at 5:00 PM and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.