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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
February 8, 2022
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.
 
REGULAR 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 3 – 15 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office.
 

Fiscal Impact


4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Facilities.
 

Fiscal Impact


5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Division.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Attachments

 
7.
Discuss, consider and take action on approving the Williamson County Investment Policy for 2022, which was approved by the Investment Committee on January 26, 2022.
 

Attachments

 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the 2021 Racial Profiling Report for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
 

Attachments

 
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding execution of an Order Regarding Payment of Certain Fees in Civil Commitment Cases to document and clarify previous action taken by Commissioners Court on Agenda Item 28 of the September 25, 2021 Commissioners Court meeting.  
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and appropriate action on adopting a resolution supporting the application for Homeland Security Grant funding for the 2023 HazMat Monitor Maintenance Project grant #2957208.
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting a report on HCS Inc. Commercial GC, Change Order No. 8 for the Williamson County Justice Center Remodel (P515) in the amount of $29,875.59.  Funding source is P515 Project Contingency.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Amendment #1 to the First Amended and Restated Agreement for Planning, Design and Engineering Services with Halff Associates for the Berry Springs Park Improvements (P559). 
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting a report from Chasco Contractors, Ltd., Change Order No. 7 for the Williamson County L.E. Drop Center (445P) for $13,212.34 but no increase in time.  Funding source is 445P.445A.2.1. 
 

Attachments

 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Authorized User Agreement between Williamson County and North Center Productions, Inc. use of Williamson County's properties for filming and production of the HBO max's limited series titled Love & Death; and to authorize paid overtime to facilities personnel for after-work hours with such overtime to be reimbursed by North Center Productions, Inc.
 

Attachments

 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 to Work Authorization No 2 under Williamson County Contract between Alliance Transportation Group, Inc. and Williamson County dated March 10, 2020 for On Call Traffic Engineering Services. This supplemental is to increase the maximum amount payable to $100,000.00. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing MOT Director Annie Burwell on her 15 years of service and dedication and commitment to the citizens of Williamson County.
 
17.
Discuss, consider, and acknowledge historical contributions by celebrated black Williamson County trailblazers.
 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the receipt of the Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 2020 and the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 2020 from the Government Finance Officers Association.
 

Attachments

 
19.
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, FY2023 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

 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a License Agreement Between Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center and Williamson County for the use of a portion of the Lott Building located at 107 Holly Street, Georgetown, Texas, which will serve as a 24-Hour Law Enforcement (LE) Triage Center and a 23-Hour Observation Center.
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for EMS Billing Services, under RFP #22RFP72.
 
22.
Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 1 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Rodriguez Engineering Laboratories LLC and Williamson County dated April 21, 2020 for On Call Materials Testing & Geotechnical Engineering Services. This Contract Amendment No 1 is to update the rate schedule. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004160.
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Easement Purchase Agreement with the City of Round Rock to sell easement interests to the City for the installation of a waterline. 
 

Attachments

 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a letter agreement with Binstor LLC for a replacement waterline easement needed on CR 366 (Parcel 5WE). Funding Source: Road Bonds P296.
 

Attachments

 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Maria and Craig DiGiulio for right of way needed on Sam Bass Rd. (Parcel 31). Funding Source: Road Bonds P462.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on 3 claims for moving expenses related to the right of way acquisition on Sam Bass Road--Parcel 13. Funding Source: Road Bonds P462

Unit O11 and D16- Templeton
Unit O31- Thompson
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on possession & use agreements for transportation purposes with  Prewitt Farms Ltd. a Texas limited partnership and Zizinia Williamson County Ltd. a Texas limited partnership for right of way needed on the CR 401 project. (Parcels 1 & 2). Funding Source: Road Bonds P390.
 

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)."
 
29.
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 Somerset Road Districts No. 3 & 4 reimbursements for acquisition & construction of Reagan Blvd.
    i)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 111.
    j)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
    k)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for future SH 29 corridor. 
    l)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for the expansion of Ronald Reagan at IH 35.
    m)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
    n)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F.
    o)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
    p)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for SE Loop/Corridor A. 
    q)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
    r)     Discuss the acquisition of real property near Justice Center. 
    s)    Discuss the acquisition of drainage/detention easements for real property North of WMCO Juvenile Detention Center
    t)     Discuss the acquisition of the MKT Right of Way
    u)    Discuss acquisition of drainage easement in relation to County Road 176
    v)    Discuss acquisition of right of way for Corridor E.


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
    g)    Discuss the sale of 106 Dana Drive, Hutto, Texas
    h)    Discuss the sale of property located adjacent to the existing Williamson County EMS Bay/SO and MOT building at 1801 E. Settlers Boulevard, Round Rock, Texas

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
D.     Discuss the Cobb Cavern Conservation Easement Amendment and potential acquisition.
 
30.
Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
        Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
    a)     Project Red Hot Chili Pepper
    b)     Project Flex Power
    c)     Project Pearson Ranch
    d)     Project Fittipaldi 
    e)     Project Venture
    f)      Project 007
    g)     Project Acropolis
 
31.
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) 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.
h)  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.
i) 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.
j) Shamona Harris - EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812.
k) 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.
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) EEOC Charge of Discrimination #451-2021-01357 – Jesse Gomez.
o) 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.
p) 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.
q) Kelli Bomer - EEOC Charge #451-2021-00920.
r) Gary Haston - EEOC Charge #451-2021-01145.
s) Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-480; Gloria Cowin, Individually and on behalf of the Estate Of Patrick Dupre, v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
t) Civil Action No. Civil Action No. 21-481; Marquina Gilliam-Hicks v. Sean Feldman, In his individual capacity, and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
u) Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-615; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
v) Jacqueline Robinson -  EEOC Charge # 451-2021-01742.
w) Williamson County Landfill Operation Agreement Terms and Conditions.
x) Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00834; Skylar Leal vs Williamson County and Lorenzo Hernandez; In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
y) Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
z) Legal matters pertaining to the GardaWorld contract.
aa) Case No. 5:21-cv-1223-FB Isabel Longoria and Cathy Morgan v. Warren K. Paxton et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas San Antonio Division.
bb) Claim from Roger Minter.
 
32.
Discuss security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Texas Gov't Code Section 2059.055(b); and/or (3)  the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. (Executive Session as per Texas Gov't. Code § 551.089).
 
33.
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)
 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving and authorizing the Williamson County Judge to execute an Order regarding settlement offers in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation for Williamson County in the matter of County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas removed pending remand to MDL 2804, (N.D. OH).
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
36.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
37.
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) 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.
h)  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.
i) 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.
j) Shamona Harris - EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812.
k) 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.
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) EEOC Charge of Discrimination #451-2021-01357 – Jesse Gomez.
o) 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.
p) 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.
q) Kelli Bomer - EEOC Charge #451-2021-00920.
r) Gary Haston - EEOC Charge #451-2021-01145.
s) Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-480; Gloria Cowin, Individually and on behalf of the Estate Of Patrick Dupre, v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
t) Civil Action No. Civil Action No. 21-481; Marquina Gilliam-Hicks v. Sean Feldman, In his individual capacity, and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
u) Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-615; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas, Austin Division.
v) Jacqueline Robinson -  EEOC Charge # 451-2021-01742.
w) Williamson County Landfill Operation Agreement Terms and Conditions.
x) Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00834; Skylar Leal vs Williamson County and Lorenzo Hernandez; In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
y) Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
z) Legal matters pertaining to the GardaWorld contract.
aa) Case No. 5:21-cv-1223-FB Isabel Longoria and Cathy Morgan v. Warren K. Paxton et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas San Antonio Division.
bb) Claim from Roger Minter.
 
38.
 
39.
Comments from Commissioners.
 
40.
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.
 

_________________________
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 4th day of February 2022 at 5:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.