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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
March 22, 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 – 46 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the new County Court at Law #5.
 

Fiscal Impact


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4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the new 480th District Court.
 

Fiscal Impact


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5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Elections Department.
 

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Parks Department.
 

Fiscal Impact


8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Fire Marshal's Office.
 

Fiscal Impact


9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Corrections.
 

Fiscal Impact


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

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11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of February 2022 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

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12.
Acknowledge the completion of the continuing education provisions of Article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code by Commissioner Terry Cook.
 

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13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on noting in the minutes a Commissioners Education Certificate of Completion for County Commissioner Pct. 3 Valerie Covey. She has successfully completed the continuing education provisions of Article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code for 2021.  
 

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14.
To discuss and take appropriate action on noting in the minutes the County Clerk's CE hours from the County Investment Academy.
 

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15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the County Attorney February 2022 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
 

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16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, February 2022 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
 

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17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, February 2022 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
 

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18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving amending Contract CA-00011117 between Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Williamson County for restoration of spring environs at Twin Springs Preserve. 
 

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19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Services Contract between Williamson County and Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. to provide weekly commercial trash service at the Williamson County River Ranch Park in the amount of $867.00 per month, South West Regional Park in the amount of $363.00 per month, Berry Springs Park in the amount of $150.00 per month, for a 36-month term, per the quotes attached, and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

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20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Temporary Staffing Agreement between HireQuest LLC and Williamson County and authorizing the execution of the Agreement.
 

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21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase and agreement between Opex Corporation and Williamson County for an Envelopener and the annual maintenance in the amount of $21,825.00, and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

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22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a contract between Williamson County and Console Cleaning Specialists, Inc. dba Communication Center Specialists, to provide annual cleaning and maintenance of twenty-one (21) 911 workstation consoles and furniture, in the not-to-exceed amount of $7,875.00, to support operations of Williamson County Emergency Communications, and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

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23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of software subscription for Williamson County Emergency Services from LobbyGuard Solutions, LLC., in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,680.00, and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
 

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24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the filing of an application for a Hazard Mitigation Grant available through the General Land Office that will provide up to $120,000 for funding a contractor to update the FY21 Hazard Mitigation Plan; and authorize the County Judge to execute any application, resolution and documentation necessary to submit and process such grant application.
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the lease agreement between Pitney Bowes, Inc. and the Williamson County Constables Office Precinct 2 for a postage machine lease in the amount of $55.20 per month, pursuant to Cooperative Contract with NASPO #0041247823, and authorizing execution of the lease.
 

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26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the 2022 annual Red Poppy Bike Ride special event vehicle usage contract.
 

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27.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the agreement between Williamson County and Frontier Communications for a total of $236.00, with a reoccurring fee of $141.00 annually, for the elevator phone lines at the Williamson County Jail and Parking Garage in Georgetown and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

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28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement regarding off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies for the Red Poppy Charity Bike Ride on April 2, 2022.
 

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29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Wrecker Management and Dispatch ServicesRFP #22RFP80.
 

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30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of five (5) License Plate Recognition Cameras and annual maintenance from Vigilant Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $6,975.60, pursuant to HGAC contract #EF04-21, and authorizing execution of the maintenance agreement.
 

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31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of GrayKey Software from Panamerica Computers, Inc. in the amount of $18,365.00, pursuant to GSA cooperative contract #GS-35F-0397U, and authorizing execution of the agreement. Funding: Forfeiture Funds.
 

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32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Service Contracts for between Williamson County and Keith Pajestka and Garett Chick for Wrangler Services, pursuant to Texas Agriculture Code 142.001, and authorizing the execution of the Service Contracts.
 

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33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Master Service Agreement between 5-F Mechanical and Williamson County for HVAC and Plumbing Maintenance Services, in the not-to-exceed-amount of $350,000.00, pursuant to BuyBoard Co-Operative Contract #638-21 and authorizing the execution of the agreement. 
 

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34.
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 Constable Pct. 2, in the not-to-exceed amount of $19,435.00, and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
 

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35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the service contract between and Williamson County and Perez Construction, LLC., for the repairs of the South West Regional Park Splash Pad, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,652.50, and authorize the execution of the agreement.
 

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36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the purchase and service contract between Sudderth Brothers Contracting, Inc and Williamson County for the installation of an engineered septic system located at 3803 FM 1869 Liberty Hill Texas in the amount of $19,750.00 and execution of the agreement. Funding Sources is 445P.
 

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37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the agreement between Falkenberg Construction Co., Inc. and Williamson County for the installation of a new Janitorial Closet in the Health District Building, in the amount of $45,396.78, pursuant to Buyboard contract 581-19, and execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P535.
 

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38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the appointment of Williamson County Architect, Trenton Jacobs, with general authority to approve invoices and change orders for the Williamson County Facilities Management department in accordance with Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code.
 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 4 under Williamson County Contract between Kleinfelder, Inc. and Williamson County, dated August 12, 2021, for On-Call Materials Testing and Geotechnical Services for the Williamson County Expo Center Improvements (P562).  This is to increase funding to $18,125 for additional required testing.  Funding Source will be P562.
 

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40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding termination of contract IFB # T4442, with Terra Path, Inc. and authorize County Judge to sign letter providing 30-day notice of termination.
 

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41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for IFB Spring 2022 Cul-De-Sac Fog Seal (North Georgetown and FB MUD), under IFB #22IFB84.
 
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for IFB Various Facility Parking Lots Fog Seal FY22, under #22IFB83.
 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No 1 to contract number T4592 in the amount of $4,530.12 for Winding Creek Place Milling, Sealing, Overlay and Striping. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.003599.
 

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44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 to Work Authorization No 4 under Williamson County Contract between Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. and Williamson County dated July 16, 2019 for On Call Utility Coordination and Relocation for All Williamson County Road and Bridge Capital Improvement Projects. This supplemental is to increase the maximum amount payable to $100,000.00. Funding source: 01.0777.0200.009007.
 

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45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Saddleback at Santa Rita Ranch Phase 1, Section 1 subdivision – Precinct 2.
 

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46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Northfork subdivision – Precinct 2.
 

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REGULAR AGENDA
 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on proclamation recognizing the Cedar Park High School Timberwolves girls basketball team.
 

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48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an update from Lone Star Circle of Care. 
 
49.
9:30 am Conduct public hearing relating to a request from Human Resources and the Commissioners Court to transfer the funding for a position allocated during the FY2022 Budget Process from Non Departmental to the Commissioners Court Budget for the position of Risk Analyst and discuss (1) the reason for the funding transfer, including the public purpose that will be served by transferring the funding; and (2) the exact amount of the funding transfer, the sources of the payment, and the terms for distribution of the payment that effect and maintain the public purpose to be served if any excess is needed.
 

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50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Commissioners Court budget for various lines as attached.
 

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51.
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 District Attorney's Office from State Judiciary Apportionment Funds.
 

Fiscal Impact


52.
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 District Attorney's Office from State Judiciary Apportionment Funds.
 

Fiscal Impact


53.
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 in the General Fund.
 

Fiscal Impact


54.
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 revenue in the General Fund.
 

Fiscal Impact


55.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a 2022 CIP transfer to close P575 (Justice Center S.O Improvements) and move the remaining funds of $2,850,000 to P476 (Justice Center Security Improvements).
 
56.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to increase the Meal per diem rates related to travel for Fiscal Year 2023.  
 
57.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding Resolution Approving the issuance of a Note by HFDC of Central Texas, Inc. to finance and refinance the costs of health facilities for S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in compliance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code (Note: The proposed resolution approving the bonds does not create any liability for Williamson County).
 

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58.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to increase the funding for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in Project 445P Wilco by $14,847 for Audio Visual changes in Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom.
 
59.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the engagement of the law firm of Randle Law Office Ltd., L.L.P. to represent Williamson County in relation to Williamson County land development matters and related litigation; 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).
 

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60.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on ordering the Special Election (Constitutional Amendment) to be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
 

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61.
Discuss and consider approving a pay increase for election poll workers to go into effect for the Joint General and Special Elections being conducted in May 2022.
 
62.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Sheriff requesting the authorization and approval of the Williamson County Sheriff's K9 Unit.
 

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63.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the remodel to the existing records room at the Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center by Falkenberg Construction Co., Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $173,701.18, per the terms of Buy Board Contract #581-19 and authorizing the execution of this agreement. Funding Source is P543. 
 

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64.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the contract between Williamson County and Facilities Resource, Inc. for the purchase of furniture at the District Clerk's Office, for the total amount of $311,729.27, per the terms of the Omnia National co-op contract number #2019-001896, and authorizing the execution of the contract. Funding Source is P515.
 

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65.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding Standby Generators to Austin Generator Services, in the amount of $251,303.00, under RFP #22RFP65.
 

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66.
Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.
 
67.
Receive the March 2022 Construction Summary Report and PowerPoint Presentation.
 

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68.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding Flexible Base to the lowest and best bidder, Central Texas Stone & Aggregate, under IFB #22IFB76.
 

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69.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB # 22IFB57 Reconstruction and Extension of CR 401 to the lowest and best bidder, James Construction, in the amount of $12,673,200.94 and authorizing the execution of the agreement . Funding Source is P390.
 

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70.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #22IFB68 Wyoming Springs Intersection Improvements at Smyers Lane to the lowest and best bidder, MA Smith Contracting, in the amount of $355,892.50, and authorizing the execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P339.
 

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71.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 2 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Doucet & Associates and Williamson County dated July 16, 2019 for Engineering Services Smith Branch Flood Control near Juvenile Justice Center 1903-303. Funding source: P519.
 

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72.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 1 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Cobb, Fendley & Associates Inc. and Williamson County dated July 16, 2019 for Utility Coordination for All Williamson County Activities Not Related to Road Bond Activities. This Contract Amendment No 1 is to increase the Compensation Cap from $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.
 

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73.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute a Roadway Closure Order to vacate, abandon and close 0.2804 acres of CR 304. 
 

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74.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Steve D. Brown for right of way needed on the CR 305/CR 307 project. (Parcel 5). Funding Source: Road & Bridge P581.
 

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75.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a letter agreement with Aureliano Zapatero for a Jonah waterline easement needed on the CR 111 project (parcel 18E). Funding: Road Bonds P292.
 

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76.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on 16 claims for moving expenses related to the right of way acquisition on Sam Bass Road--Parcel 13. Funding Source: Road Bonds P462

Unit O80- McCully
Unit 124- Moore
Unit B12- Holmes
Unit E15- Cole
Unit E05- Jacobs
Unit A07- Parker
Unit B10- McKenzie
Unit 107- Moore
Unit O87- Hollingshead
Unit O85- Portell
Unit 106- Slone
Unit C04- Cummings
Unit O34- Buckingham
Units O49, P60 and 102- Zuckerman
 

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77.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.036 acres) required for the construction of Liberty Hill Bypass, and take appropriate action. (James Patrick Harlow/ Parcel 49) Funding Source: Road Bonds P 346.
 

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78.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.107 acres and 0.378 acres) required for the construction of Liberty Hill Bypass, and take appropriate action. (Timothy P. Harlow/Parcels 7 & 50). Funding Source: Road Bonds P 346.
 

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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)."
 
79.
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.
 
 
80.
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
 
 
81.
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. 1:21-00481-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 395 th 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:
 
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.
4. Legal matters relating to a parking lease of a portion of the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage.
 
82.
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).
 
83.
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)
 
84.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
85.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
86.
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. 1:21-00481-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 395 th 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:
 
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.
4. Legal matters relating to a parking lease of a portion of the Williamson County Justice Center Parking Garage
 
87.
 
88.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Indemnity and Release Agreement between Stanard & Associates, Inc. and Williamson County, Texas.
 

Attachments

 
89.
Comments from Commissioners.
 
90.
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 18th 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.