NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
March 8, 2022
9:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
March 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.
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 – 24 )
( Items 3 – 24 )
3.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Commissioners Court Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100-0409-004998 |
Description:
NonDept/Contingencies |
Amount:
$1,200.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0401-003901 |
Description:
CommCt/Publications |
Amount:
$1,200.00 |
4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for EMS.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100-0540-005700 |
Description:
Vehicles > $5,000 |
Amount:
$10,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0540-003311 |
Description:
Uniforms |
Amount:
$10,000.00 |
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line-item transfer for the Fire Marshal Special Operations Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100-0542-003110 |
Description:
Other Supplies |
Amount:
$5,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0542-003001 |
Description:
Small Equipment & Tools |
Amount:
$5,000.00 |
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.005700 |
Description:
Vehicles > $5,000 |
Amount:
$8,345.73 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.005003 |
Description:
Equipment > $5000 |
Amount:
$2,694.98 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.003200 |
Description:
Medical Supplies |
Amount:
$11,040.71 |
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reversing a budget amendment for Non-Departmental in the General Fund, approved on 12/21/2021 (Item 59).
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0100.0409.004998 |
Description:
Contingencies |
Amount:
-$1,637,260 |
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Agriculture Extension Office.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100-0409-004998 |
Description:
Non Dept/Contingencies |
Amount:
$1,384.91 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0665-001926 |
Description:
Ag Life/Contributed Wages |
Amount:
$1,286.49 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0665-002010 |
Description:
Ag Life/FICA |
Amount:
$98.42 |
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate actions on amending the salary agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to provide the mid-year 3% COLA increase.
Attachments
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to correct a typographical error in the account number for Item No. 29 of the Williamson County Commissioners Court February 22, 2022 session so that the minutes properly reflect the account number as being 01.0100.0576.004510 rather than the incorrect number of 01.0100.0576.004501 that was set forth in said item.
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to correct a typographical error in the wording for Item No. 21 of the Williamson County Commissioners Court March 1, 2022 session so that the minutes properly reflect the wording should be "acknowledge additional expenditures" rather than "acknowledge additional revenues" that was set forth in said item.
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Constable Precinct 4 Office racial profiling and comparative analysis report of motor vehicle stops for the 2021 calendar year as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of staff uniforms from GT Distributors, Inc. for the EMS Department in the not-to-exceed amount of $56,400.00, pursuant to BuyBoard Contract #603-20.
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of new chemical identifying equipment and training from FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc. in the amount of $73,625.15, per the terms of Buyboard contract #603-20.
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 from Knight Security Systems, Inc. in the amount of $954.87 for Job #21513-1-0 at the Williamson County Inner Loop Annex Elections Department, originally approved on 01.11.2022 under agenda item #21, pursuant to DIR-CPO 4494 contract, and authorizing the execution of the Change Order.
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of additional Laserfiche licenses from MCCi for Rio Records Management for a total of $11,286.00, pursuant to BuyBoard Co-op contract #625-20, and authorizing the execution of the expansion agreement.
Attachments
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the agreement between Brycomm, LLC and Williamson County for Countywide Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optic Annual Maintenance in the amount of $21,500.00, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-CPO-4777, and authorizing execution of the agreement.
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting a donation of materials from the National Neighborhood Watch Institute in support of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Neighborhood Watch Program (pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 81.032).
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on space needs and allocation for 508 Holly St., Bldg. 2, Georgetown, to allow for the I.T. Department Warehouse Operations to use the building as necessary for overflow storage.
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of Contract T3086 Portland Cement, renewal option period 1, covering the term of March 9, 2022 – March 8, 2023, with the same terms and conditions with the exception of fee increases (detailed in the attached spreadsheet) and no longer using the Spreader Services. Per vendor, product I/II will be phased out and has been replaced with Portland Cement IL.
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Walnut Tree subdivision – Precinct 4.
Attachments
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 1, Section 10 subdivision – Precinct 2.
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Saddleback at Santa Rita Ranch Phase 2 subdivision – Precinct 2.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
25.
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve order for interment by cremation of deceased (Otis T. Clark) who passed away in Williamson County, TX where there has been no inquest by the Justice of the Peace and the county has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.
Attachments
26.
Discuss and take appropriate action on proclaiming the month of March 2022 as Purchasing Month and recognizing the Purchasing Department as a recipient of the 2021 Achievement of Excellence in Public Procurement Award by the National Procurement Institute (NPI).
Attachments
27.
Recognition of the outstanding work that Team Rubicon performed during a fire mitigation project at Twin Springs Preserves in collaboration with the Parks Department and the Office of Emergency Management.
Attachments
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Proclamation to recognize Meals on Wheels of Williamson & Burnet Counties celebrating a special March for Meals honoring the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program.
Attachments
29.
Hear presentation from HR on the 7th Edition of the Employee Analytics Guide.
Attachments
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on reorganizing the Risk Department.
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a 2022 Capital Improvement Program Budget transfer to move $192,000 from P576 (2022 CIP Non-Departmental) to P565 (CTTC Winter Storm).
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action ratifying and approving an Amendment No. 1 to the Authorized Use Agreement between Williamson County and
North Center Productions, Inc. for the use of Williamson County properties for filming and production of the HBO Max 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
33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Broker of Record for Risk Coverage, under RFP #22RFP79.
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on four Lease Agreements between the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) and Williamson County, Texas relating to the establishment, maintenance, operation and use by the District of the County's facilities located at 355 Texas Ave, Round Rock, TX; 115 W 6th St. Taylor, TX; 100 W. 3rd St. Georgetown, TX; and 350 Discovery Blvd #102 Cedar Park, TX.
Attachments
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval and signature authorization of an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Williamson County and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regarding the proposed amendments to the Regional Habitat Conservation Plan.
Attachments
- Interlocal Cooperation Contract w/ attachments A-C
- Attachment D Assurances Non-Construction Programs SF-4248
- Attachment E1-Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Attachment E2 - Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Attachment E3 - Instructions_Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Attachment F - Federal Contract Provisions
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the quote and purchase agreement from Butterfly Network for the purchase of Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound devices for use by Williamson County EMS.
Attachments
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve (3) K-9 inserts for replacement Tahoes in the 2022-2023 budget year.
Attachments
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a Long Term Planning Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $550,000 from P461 (Corridor F; US 183) to P385 (Ronald Reagan Corridor Segment A).
Attachments
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB # 22IFB60 Tradesman's Industrial and Business Park Milling and Overlay Project to Texas Materials Group, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,025,782.63, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Ronald Reagan Corridor Segment A project contract between Williamson County and LJA Engineering, Inc. relating to the LTP Corridor Program. Project: P385. Fund Source: Corridor.
Attachments
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute a Roadway Closure Order to vacate, abandon and close a portion of CR 305.
Attachments
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action accepting a drainage easement from 600 Westinghouse Investments LLC for the CR 111 project (Parcel 50DE). Funding Source: Road Bonds P292.
Attachments
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a settlement and mediation Rule 11 agreement with Donna Wicker, Brian Gawarecki and Adam Gawarecki for right of way needed on the CR 111 project (Parcels 5 & 6). Funding Source: Road Bonds P292.
Attachments
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Daine H. Smith and Cynthia M. Smith for right of way and temporary construction easement needed on the CR 129 project (Parcel 7). Funding Source: Road Bonds P375.
Attachments
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a TXDOT Resolution for an AFA Amendment #1 for the CR 366 Project, Road Bond Project, P296.
Attachments
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Advance Funding Agreement Amendment (AFA) #1 with TXDOT to add construction to the AFA for the CR 366, Road Bond Project P296.
Attachments
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with The Marilyn Elaine Adams Morgan Revocable Trust dated July 11, 2012, for right of way and a temporary construction easement needed on CR 129 (Parcel 1). Funding Source: Road Bonds P375.
Attachments
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (3.077 acres) required for the construction of Liberty Hill Bypass, and take appropriate action. (Scott Lee Ira Helms/ Parcel 48). Funding Source: Road Bonds P346.
Attachments
49.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.923 acres) required for the construction of Liberty Hill Bypass, and take appropriate action. (Christina A. Helms/ Parcel 4). Funding Source: Road Bonds P346.
Attachments
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (2.285 acres and 16.010 acres) required for the construction of Liberty Hill Bypass, and take appropriate action. (J. Patrick Harlow and Lisa M. Harlow/Parcels 2 & 47). Funding Source: Road Bonds P346.
Attachments
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (2.802 acres) required for the construction of CR 401, and take appropriate action. (Norma R. White; Aaron Keith White and Lance Alan White/ Parcel 3). 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)."
"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)."
52.
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.
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.
53.
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
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
54.
Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, "Consultation with Attorney"), including the following:
A. General:
1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. 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.
B. Litigation:
1. 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
2. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas
3. Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-00842; SonWest Co. v. J. Terron Evertson, in his official capacity as Williamson County Engineer, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. 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.
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00481-LY; 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Civil Action 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
14. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
C. EEOC/TWC matters:
1. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812 – S.H.
2. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00920 – K.B.
3. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01357 – J.G.
4. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01145 – G.H.
5. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01742 – J.R.
2. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00920 – K.B.
3. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01357 – J.G.
4. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01145 – G.H.
5. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01742 – J.R.
D. Claims:
1. Demand of Stanard & Associates, Inc.
E. Other:
1. 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.
2. Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
3. Legal matters pertaining to the GardaWorld contract.
2. Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
3. Legal matters pertaining to the GardaWorld contract.
55.
Discussions regarding an Automatic License Plate Reader Program for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office (Executive Session as per Tex. Govt. Code §551.076 and §551.089 - Deliberation Regarding Security Devices).
56.
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).
57.
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).
58.
Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of the Director of Veterans Services (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
59.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
60.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
61.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legal matters, including the following:
A. General:
1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. 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.
B. Litigation:
1. 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
2. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas
3. Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-00842; SonWest Co. v. J. Terron Evertson, in his official capacity as Williamson County Engineer, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. 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.
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00481-LY; 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Civil Action 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
14. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
C. EEOC/TWC matters:
1. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812 – S.H.
2. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00920 – K.B.
3. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01357 – J.G.
4. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01145 – G.H.
5. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01742 – J.R.
D. Claims:
1. Demand of Stanard & Associates, Inc.
E. Other:
1. 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.
2. Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
3. Legal matters pertaining to the GardaWorld contract.
A. General:
1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. 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.
B. Litigation:
1. 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
2. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas
3. Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-00842; SonWest Co. v. J. Terron Evertson, in his official capacity as Williamson County Engineer, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. 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.
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00481-LY; 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Civil Action 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
14. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
C. EEOC/TWC matters:
1. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812 – S.H.
2. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00920 – K.B.
3. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01357 – J.G.
4. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01145 – G.H.
5. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01742 – J.R.
D. Claims:
1. Demand of Stanard & Associates, Inc.
E. Other:
1. 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.
2. Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
3. Legal matters pertaining to the GardaWorld contract.
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63.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of the Director of Veterans Services.
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Comments from Commissioners.
65.
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.
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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 March 2022 at 5:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.