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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
September 20, 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 – 29 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer from Non-Departmental to Indigent Burials.
 

Fiscal Impact


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

Fiscal Impact


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

Fiscal Impact


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

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for EMS.
 

Fiscal Impact


8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for 911 Communications.
 

Fiscal Impact


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

Fiscal Impact


10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Facilities.
 

Fiscal Impact


11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for On Site Sewage Facilities.
 

Fiscal Impact


12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 thru 09/13/22 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of August 2022 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

Attachments

 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, August 2022 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
 

Attachments

 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the engagement of the law firm of Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons LLP to represent Mark Luera, a former employee of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, in relation to Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00374-RP; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; 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 Texas Local Government Code § 262.024(a)(4).
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the engagement of the law firm of Wright & Greenhill, P.C. to represent Christopher Pisa, an employee of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, in relation to Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350-RP; Imani Nembhard v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; 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 Texas Local Government Code § 262.024(a)(4).
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase between Williamson County and Core Office Interiors for the total amount of $24,795.95, pursuant to BuyBoard contract #667-22, and authorizing the execution of the purchase.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Agreement between Thomson Reuters and/or West Publishing and Williamson County for a Westlaw Proflex Subscription pursuant to DIR Contract #DIR-LGL-CALIR-02. The term of this agreement is thirty-six (36) months, with a 1% increase in year two and year three. The monthly charges are as such: Year One-$4,987.75; Year Two-$5,037.63; and Year Three-$5,088.01.
 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Change Order from Data Projections, Inc. for the Williamson County New Court Room furniture for an increase of $1,280.25, pursuant to TIPS contract #210101, and authorizing the execution of the Change Order. Funding Source is P515.
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the quote from Election System and Software, Inc. for Williamson County Election Department to purchase ballots for the total amount of $61,700.00 pursuant to BuyBoard Contract #622-20 and authorizing the execution of the purchase.
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase between Williamson County and Cathedral Corporation for a total amount of $13,550.00, for Postage and Ballot by Mail services for the upcoming November 2022 elections, and authorizing the execution of the purchase.
 

Attachments

 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on participation by Williamson County Road Bond Program under the County's habitat conservation plan (HCP) for a portion of Corridor H, improvements to Sam Bass Road. 
 

Attachments

 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to accept a donation of 130 cases of bottled water for the Sheriff's Office pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 81.032.
 
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Transfer including one (1) Motorola APX 7500 Dual Band - Remote Mount, installed in MB1250, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
 

Attachments

 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on renewal of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for the purpose of providing pre-employment psychological screenings related to the potential hiring of new Williamson County Sheriff's Office employees, between Williamson County and Dr. Eugene Waters of AdventHealth - Behavioral Health Center; with a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000 for FY23, 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. Local Government Code § 262.024(a)(4) and authorizing the execution of the agreement. 
 

Attachments

 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Agreement for software and support services renewal, including hardware and platform upgrades, between Codex Corporation d/b/a Guardian RFID and Williamson County to support jail management and operations of the Sheriff's Department, via Buyboard Contract #669-22, in the total amount of $110,213.75. 
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Williamson County Headquarters Building utilizing the one-step process, under RFP #22RFP148. Funding Source is P577.
 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 2 to Work Authorization No 4 under Williamson County Contract between Diamond Surveying and Williamson County dated May 19, 2020 for Surveying Services for CR 201 from CR 200 to Approximately 1,100 feet North of Umbrella Sky. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to September 30, 2022. Funding source: P499.
 

Attachments

 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Cove subdivision – Precinct 4.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
30.
9:30 AM Hold public hearing on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration program of the County Clerk's Records Archive Plan for 2022-2023.
 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Record Archive for FY 2022-2023.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the following 2022-2023 budgets:

0340 Tobacco Fund
0350 Law Library Fund
0364 Pretrial Intervention Fund
0374 County and District Court Technology Fund
0376 Surplus Elections Contracts Fund
0384 Records Archive Fund - County Clerk
0385 County Clerk Records Fund
0386 Records Management and Preservation Fund - District Clerk
0387 Records Technology Fund - District Clerk
0388 Court Records Preservation Fund
0390 Countywide Records Management and Preservation Fund
0507 Regional Communication System Fund
0545 Regional Animal Shelter Fund
0546 Regional Animal Shelter Donation Fund
0882 Fleet Maintenance Fund
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider and acknowledge the following 2022-2023 budgets:

0355 Court Reporter Service Fund
0360 Courthouse Security Fund
0361 Justice of the Peace Security Fund
0367 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3 Truancy Program
0368 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #2 Truancy Program
0369 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4 Truancy Program
0370 Alternate Dispute Fund
0372 Justice of the Peace, Technology Fund
0373 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1 Truancy Program
0380 Judicial Education Probate Court Fund
 
 

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a Resolution Authorizing County Grant in relation to the Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans: Home Delivered Meal Grant Program.
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve a subrecipient grant agreement between Williamson County and Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority for Infrastructure improvements to the Underwater Pipeline Replacement Project serving the community for reimbursement under The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
 

Attachments

 
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve a subrecipient grant agreement between Williamson County and City of Round Rock for Infrastructure improvements to the Regional Water Supply Segment A Project serving the community for reimbursement under The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
 

Attachments

 
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #22IFB137, EMS Medical Supplies, split on a per item basis, to eight (8) responsive bidders: Bound Tree Medical, LLC; Henry Schein, Inc; Life-Assist, Inc; Medline Industries, Inc; QuadMed, Inc; Southern Safety Sales; Stryker; and Texas Medical Technology, LLC.
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with the Ranch at Cypress Creek Municipal Utility District #1 for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2022.
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Celebration Church for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2022 (Traffic control and security during various church services).
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Eye Productions, Inc. for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2022 (Traffic Control/Safety while filming in Williamson County).
 

Attachments

 
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Grace Bible Church for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2022 (Security for Sunday morning services at church in Georgetown).
 

Attachments

 
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Lakeline Mall for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2022. (Exterior security around the mall).
 

Attachments

 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Orenda Education for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2022 (Security/Traffic control of campus at Gateway College Prep School).
 

Attachments

 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Sonterra West HOA for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2022 (Jarrell).
 

Attachments

 
45.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #22IFB130 Williamson County Fleet Vehicles to the lowest and best bidder, Caldwell Country Chevrolet - Ford for twenty-nine (29) vehicles, for a total amount of $1,724,372.00.
 

Attachments

 
46.
Receive the September 2022 Construction Summary Report and PowerPoint Presentation.
 

Attachments

 
47.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #22IFB138 CR 366 to the lowest and best bidder, James Construction Group, LLC, in the amount of $17,694,262.46 and authorizing the execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P296.
 

Attachments

 
48.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 2 in the amount of ($22,591.30) for Project 22IFB67 Davilla Street Culvert Replacement (Chasco Constructors) P: 486 Funding Source: Road Bond.
 

Attachments

 
49.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $414,400.00 for Project 22IFB57 CR 401 Reconstruction (James Construction) P: 390c Funding Source: Road Bond.
 

Attachments

 
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to the RM 620/SH 45 Intersection to McNeil Road contract between Williamson County and HDR Engineering, Inc. relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program.
Project: P338   Fund Source: Road Bonds
 

Attachments

 
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a consent to assignment with Titan Gateway35, LLC and Property Reserve Inc. regarding the addition of a new assignee to a Tax Abatement Agreement that was approved by Commissioners Court on 2/22/22. 
 

Attachments

 
52.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Bigsky Capital, LTD, Clarendor Capital, LTD and Sparrow Fields Properties, LTD. for 26.005 acres needed as right of way on the SE Loop Segment 2 project (Parcel 47). Funding Source: TANS 588
 

Attachments

 
53.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Mary Annette Hawthorne for 5.836 AC needed for right of way and 23,181 SF needed as a temporary construction easement on the Bud Stockton Extension project (Parcel 4). Funding Source: Road Bonds P307
 

Attachments

 
54.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the county judge to execute a Possession and Use Agreement with Mark S. Krueger and Central Southwest Texas Development, LLC for 12.06 AC of right of way and 0.27 AC for a drainage easement needed on the SE Loop Segment 2 project (Parcel 37). Funding Source: TANS P588
 

Attachments

 
55.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the county Judge to execute an Amendment to Pass Through Agreement for Payment of Pass-Through Tolls by the Department with the Texas Department of Transportation terminating the original agreement to reimburse costs to construct improvements on FM 1660 (CR 134 to CR 101). 
 

Attachments

 
56.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution authorizing the county Judge to execute an amendment terminating The Pass Through Agreement for payment of Pass Through Tolls with TXDOT regarding reimbursement costs to construct FM 1660. 
 

Attachments

 
57.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the projects and budgets for the 2018,2019,2020,2021, 2022 and 2023 Capital Improvement Programs; 2015 Certificate of Obligation, Long Range Transportation (LTP) and the 2021 Tax Anticipation Note.
 

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)."
 
58.
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 332
        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 Bud Stockton Extension.
        g)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 305/307. 
        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 right-of-way for Hero Way.
        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 right of way for Corridor E.
          v)   Discuss acquisition of right of way for County Road 245.
         w)   Discuss acquisition of right of way for CR 401/404.
          x)   Discuss acquisition of right of way for Liberty Hill Bypass.



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.
 
59.
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
     h)  Project Crystal Lagoon
      i)  Project Phantom
      j)  Project World
     k)  Project Mellencamp
 
 
60.
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; 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
8.  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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Cause No. 2022CI0574; Chris Noel Carlin v. Jacquelyn F. Callanen, et al.; 408th District Court, Bexar County, Texas
14. Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP; Rodney A. Hurdsman, #0217082 v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
15. Cause No. D-1-GN-22-002186; Chauncy Williams v. Williamson County Attorney's Office Victim Service's Division; 98th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas
16. Cause No. 22-0826-C368; Doyle "Dee" Hobbs, Jr., in his official capacity as Williamson County Attorney, v. AHFC Pecan Park PSH Non-Profit Corporation; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
17. Civil Action No. 4-22CV-576-P; Kyle Strongin et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
18.  Cause No. 22-1152-C425; Catherine Johnston v. Chris Davis et al.; 425 Judicial District Court, Williamson County, Texas
19.  Cause No. 22-1213; Williamson County v. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Argonaut Insurance Company; In the 425 Judicial District of Williamson County, Texas
20.  Cause No. 22-1359-C368; Williamson County v. Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc., and Great American Insurance Company Of New York; In the 368 th Judicial Court of Williamson County, Texas
21.  Cause No. 3SC-22-0147; Debora Garcia-Valentin and Ariel Valentin vs. Williamson County Animal Shelter; In the Justice Court Precinct Three of Williamson County, Texas
c. EEOC/TWC matters:
 
d. Claims:
 
e. Other:
1.  Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
2.  Legal matters pertaining to the GardaWorld contract.
3.  Legal matters pertaining to Solara at Highland Horizon Condominium Project.
4.  Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
5.  Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
6.  Legal matters relating to Application of Bryan I. Klepzig for a new Municipal Solid Waste Registration Compost Facility in Williamson County, Texas; Proposed Registration No. 42045.
7.  Legal matters pertaining to vendor disqualification in relation to county purchasing solicitations.
8.  Legal matters pertaining to DM Medial Billings, LLC
 
61.
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).
 
62.
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).
 
63.
Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or security audits in relation to the Williamson County Justice Center/Williamson County Courthouse (Executive Session as per Texas Gov't. Code § 551.076).
 
 
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
 
64.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to correct the minutes for Item No. 41 of the Regular Session of the Williamson County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 to reflect the motion as it was read aloud and adopted by a record vote, which was as follows:  To include a record vote and adopt a Tax Rate of $0.375608, which is effectively a 10.06% increase in the Tax Rate; being comprised of the following rates: a Maintenance and Operations Fund Tax Rate of 20.4216 cents per $100.00 of valuation; a Debt Service Fund Tax Rate of 13.39 cents per $100.00 of valuation; and a Road and Bridge Fund Tax Rate of 3.7492 cents per $100.00 of valuation. 
 
 
 
65.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
66.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
67.
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; 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
8.  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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Cause No. 2022CI0574; Chris Noel Carlin v. Jacquelyn F. Callanen, et al.; 408th District Court, Bexar County, Texas
14. Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP; Rodney A. Hurdsman, #0217082 v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
15. Cause No. D-1-GN-22-002186; Chauncy Williams v. Williamson County Attorney's Office Victim Service's Division; 98th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas
16. Cause No. 22-0826-C368; Doyle "Dee" Hobbs, Jr., in his official capacity as Williamson County Attorney, v. AHFC Pecan Park PSH Non-Profit Corporation; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
17. Civil Action No. 4-22CV-576-P; Kyle Strongin et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
18.  Cause No. 22-1152-C425; Catherine Johnston v. Chris Davis et al.; 425 Judicial District Court, Williamson County, Texas
19.  Cause No. 22-1213; Williamson County v. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Argonaut Insurance Company; In the 425 Judicial District of Williamson County, Texas
20.  Cause No. 22-1359-C368; Williamson County v. Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc., and Great American Insurance Company Of New York; In the 368 th Judicial Court of Williamson County, Texas
21.  Cause No. 3SC-22-0147; Debora Garcia-Valentin and Ariel Valentin vs. Williamson County Animal Shelter; In the Justice Court Precinct Three of Williamson County, Texas
c. EEOC/TWC matters:
 
d. Claims:
 
e. Other:
1.  Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
2.  Legal matters pertaining to the GardaWorld contract.
3.  Legal matters pertaining to Solara at Highland Horizon Condominium Project.
4.  Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
5.  Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
6.  Legal matters relating to Application of Bryan I. Klepzig for a new Municipal Solid Waste Registration Compost Facility in Williamson County, Texas; Proposed Registration No. 42045.
7.  Legal matters pertaining to vendor disqualification in relation to county purchasing solicitations.
8.  Legal matters pertaining to DM Medial Billings, LLC
 
68.
 
69.
Comments from Commissioners.
 
70.
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 16th day of September 2022 at 5:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.