NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
December 20, 2022
9:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
December 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 – 42 )
( Items 3 – 42 )
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Non-Departmental.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100-0409-004998 |
Description:
Contingencies |
Amount:
$2,050.13 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0409-003312 |
Description:
Justice Benefits |
Amount:
$2,050.13 |
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Child Welfare budget.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0645-003305 |
Description:
Child Welfare/Clothing |
Amount:
$1,300.00 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0645-004109 |
Description:
Child Welfare/Special Needs |
Amount:
$1,300.00 |
5.
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:
$3,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0540-003901 |
Description:
Publications/Books |
Amount:
$3,000.00 |
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes, bilingual pay stipends and any corresponding line item transfers.
Attachments
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Auction including One (1) 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Vin #5745, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
Attachments
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of November 2022 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
Attachments
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving an agreement for the collection of delinquent property taxes between McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C. and Williamson County pursuant to Section 6.30 of the Texas Tax Code; 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); and authorize the County Judge to sign all related documentation.
Attachments
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of The Peace, Pct. 1, November 2022 Monthly Report, in compliance with Code of Crim Proc.§103.005.
Attachments
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, November 2022 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
Attachments
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the re-appointments of the following
for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2023, and ending on December 31st, 2024:
Adam Bryant – President, Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 Board of Commissioners, Jollyville Fire Department (has served since 2006)
Mack Sherrod – Treasurer, ESD 1 (has served since 2009)
Alan McNeil – Asst. Secretary/Treasurer, ESD 1 (has served since 2020)
Jason Willis – President, ESD 11, Shenandoah (has served since 2018)
George Hill – Secretary, ESD 11 (has served since 2018)
Brian Brunson – Vice Treasurer, ESD 11 (has served since 2020)
Adam Bryant – President, Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 Board of Commissioners, Jollyville Fire Department (has served since 2006)
Mack Sherrod – Treasurer, ESD 1 (has served since 2009)
Alan McNeil – Asst. Secretary/Treasurer, ESD 1 (has served since 2020)
Jason Willis – President, ESD 11, Shenandoah (has served since 2018)
George Hill – Secretary, ESD 11 (has served since 2018)
Brian Brunson – Vice Treasurer, ESD 11 (has served since 2020)
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Thomas Nanninga to ESD #2 board with the term to commence January 1, 2023 and continue until December 31, 2024.
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Jordan Baltazor to ESD #2 board with the term to commence January 1, 2023 and continue until December 31, 2024.
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Keith Couch to ESD #7 board with the term to commence January 1, 2023 and continue until December 31, 2024.
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Laura Anderson to ESD #7 board with the term to commence on January 1, 2023 and continue until December 31, 2024.
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Darrel Warren to ESD #7 board with the term to commence on January 1, 2023 and continue until December 31, 2024.
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Bobby Bunte to ESD #8 board with the term to commence January 1, 2023 and continue until December 31, 2024.
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Greg Eady to ESD #8 board to replace Lisa Birkman with the term to commence on January 1, 2023 and continue until December 31, 2024.
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Alan Forster to ESD #9 board with the term to commence January 1, 2023 and continue until December 31, 2024.
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Michael Garcia to ESD #9 board with the term to commence on January 1, 2023 and continue until December 31, 2024.
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing David Glenn to ESD #9 board with the term to commence on January 1, 2023 and continue until December 31, 2024.
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on re-appointment of Butch Miller of the Emergency Services District Hutto (ESD) #3 Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024.
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on re-appointment of Dan Hejl of the Hutto Emergency Services District (ESD) #3 Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024.
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on re-appointment of Ann Cano of the Hutto Emergency Services District (ESD) #3 Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024.
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Susie Fontenot as President of the Wier Emergency Services District (ESD) #6 Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2024.
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on re-appointment of Mike Keller as Treasurer of the Emergency Services District (ESD) #6 Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024.
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on re-appointment of Robert Avant of the Coupland Emergency Services District (ESD) #10 Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on re-appointment of Mike Rinderknecht of the Coupland Emergency Services District (ESD) #10 Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to adopt a Williamson County Non-Liability Damage Claim Settlement and Release Authority Policy.
Attachments
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a three-month contract extension with Accelerated Card Company, LLC dba Certified Payments in order to allow additional time for the department to complete evaluations on the three vendor submittals to RFP #22RFP150.
Attachments
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving agreement #202393 between Williamson County and Brycomm, LLC for aerial construction, pole replacement, and fiber splicing in the amount of $21,713.27, pursuant to DIR Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-4777, and authorizing execution of the agreement.
Attachments
33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding the Design and Engineering Services for the North Jail Roof Replacement Project under RFQ #21RFSQ2 to Reliance Architecture, LLC in the amount of $31,200.00 and authorize execution of the agreement.
Attachments
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving agreement #202368 for Flooring and Related Services with Flooring Solutions, Inc., an authorized Shaw dealer, for the replacement of flooring in four areas of the Williamson County Jail, 306 W 4
th St., Georgetown, TX 78626 in the not-to-exceed amount of $19,046.00 pursuant to cooperative Sourcewell contracts #080819-SII and #080819-TFU and authorizing the purchase.
Attachments
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Vaughn Construction, Change Order No. 7 for the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center Addition Project (P530) in the amount of $48, 232.00. Funding Source is P530.
Attachments
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for County Road Seal Coat FY23 for Road and Bridge, under IFB #23IFB22.
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of six (6) Class A CDL Training classes via the CDL Elite Program from Good Roby LLC #202394 for the Road and Bridge Department in the amount of $21,300.00 and authorizing the agreement.
Attachments
38.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Ronald Reagan Blvd. at Elizabeth Park Blvd. Temporary Signals, under IFB #23IFB21. Funding Source is P336.
39.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the MS4 Stormwater Annual Report.
Attachments
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 5 to Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County Contract between Diamond Surveying, Inc and Williamson County dated May 19, 2020 for On Call Professional Surveying Services. This supplemental is to increase the maximum amount payable to $220,000.00. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004150.
Attachments
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 3 to Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County Contract between Surveying And Mapping and Williamson County dated May 19, 2020 for On Call Professional Surveying Services. This supplemental is to increase the maximum amount payable to $115,000.00. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004150.
Attachments
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the King Rea Spur-Smith Subdivision – Precinct 2.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
43.
Hear a presentation of two Master Gardener recognized as Emeritae for their wonderful contributions to the Williamson County Master Gardener program, and hear an annual report of Extension horticulture programming.
Attachments
44.
09:30 AM - Hold Public Hearing regarding setting the rate associated with the mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2023 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting the rate associated with the mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2023 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
Attachments
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve a subrecipient grant agreement between Williamson County and City of Bartlett for Infrastructure Improvements to the Pietzsch Wastewater Upgrade Project serving the community for reimbursement under The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Attachments
47.
Discuss and take appropriate action on the Community Development Block Grant program's 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Attachments
48.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #22RFP73, Third Party Administrator for Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs, to the best proposer, United Healthcare Services, Inc.
Attachments
49.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Amendment #6 for Third Party Administrator for Self Funded Benefits, with United Healthcare Insurance Company, for term beginning effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, and authorizing the execution of Amendment #6, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract under Group Policy No. GA-911463AL, awarded through RFP #22RFP73.
Attachments
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the approval of Amendment #4 for Stop Loss Insurance with the provider United Healthcare Insurance Company for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, which incorporates the plan changes, designs, plan rates, revenue and expenses that were approved by the Williamson County Benefits Committee and authorizing the execution of the amendment.
Attachments
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) FY2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive Grant.
Attachments
52.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the purchase of Emergency Communications Console Modernization from Russ Bassett Corporation for the total not-to-exceed amount of $699,719.00, pursuant to HGAC contract EC07-20, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
53.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the agreement for the construction of the Sheriff's Office Training Center Perimeter Concrete Wall to G2 Construction Services, Inc. in the amount of $175,000.00, pursuant to TIPS Contract 211001 and authorize the execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P573.
Attachments
54.
Receive the December 2022 Construction Summary Report and PowerPoint Presentation.
Attachments
55.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFQ #23RFSQ147 On-Call Materials and Geotechnical Engineering Services to the overall most qualified respondents ARIAS, Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, B2Z Engineering, LLC, Kleinfelder, Inc., Raba Kistner, Inc., and Rodriguez Engineering Laboratories, LLC and authorizing execution of the agreements.
Attachments
56.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFQ #23RFSQ147 On-Call Materials and Geotechnical Engineering Services to the overall most qualified respondents ARIAS, Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, B2Z Engineering, LLC, Kleinfelder, Inc., Raba Kistner, Inc., and Rodriguez Engineering Laboratories, LLC and authorizing execution of the agreements.
Attachments
57.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a 2019 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to transfer $10,900,000 from P390 (CR 401/CR 404) Improvements to P619 (Future County Road, FM973 to CR 404) and $100,000 from (P373 Coupland Street Project) to P620 ((FM 973 at Taylor High School) and to change the name of P389 from CR 402 Improvements to CR Improvements and Paving (CR 401,CR 402, CR 404).
Attachments
58.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #22IFB151 Tree Limb Chipping Services to the lowest and best bidder, RHB Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
59.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No. 5 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between HNTB Corporation and Williamson County dated December 17, 2019 for General Engineering Consultant– Construction Management/Inspection Services.
Attachments
60.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No. 6 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between HNTB Corporation and Williamson County dated December 17, 2019 for General Engineering Consultant – Construction Management/Inspection Services for Williamson County Road and Bridge Department Projects.
Attachments
61.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($2,878.00) for Project 22IFB96 CR 404 Hutto Water Line HDPE Pipe (Austin Underground, Inc.) P: 390 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
62.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 5 in the amount of ($727,246.14) for Project 2138 CR 101 Reconstruction (James Construction Group) P: 269 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
63.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $100,000 from P238 (Ronald Reagan Blvd. Extension) to P237 (DB Woods at SH29), $200,000 from P224 (North Mays Extension) to P270 (Great Oaks at Brushy Creek Bridge), $200,000 from P271 (Seward Junction Southeast) to P261 (CR 110 Middle).
Attachments
64.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a LTP transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $2,000,000 from P457 (LTP ROW) to P621 (Long Range Transportation Plan Update).
Attachments
65.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #23IFB13 Bud Stockton Extension
to the lowest and best bidder
, Cash Construction
, in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,917,275.00. Funding Source is P307.
Attachments
66.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to name a new location roadway in Precinct 4 between FM 3349 and FM 973 as Samsung Highway.
Attachments
67.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Barry and Barbara Cryer to acquire 1.754 AC for right of way and 0.178 AC for a utility easement needed on the Bud Stockton project (Parcel 5). Funding Source: Road Bonds P307
Attachments
68.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Development Agreement with NW Wilco, LLC to acquire 2.306 acres (Parcel 2) and 2.442 acres (Parcel 3) of right of way needed on the Bud Stockton project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P307
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)."
69.
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 CR 255.
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.
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 CR 255.
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.
70.
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
l) Project Corgi
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
l) Project Corgi
71.
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:
d. Claims:
e. Other:
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:
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.
1. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, LP, et al.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas, and related lawsuits
2. Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-00842-RP; 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
3. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. 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
5. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00275-LY; 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
6. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350-RP; Imani Nembhard v. Williamson County, Texas, Robert Chody, and Christopher Pisa; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00374-RP; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Texas, and 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-00481-LY; Marquina Gilliam-Hicks v. Sean Feldman, In his individual capacity, and Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
9. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
10. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. Cause No. 22-0916-C368; Chris Noel Carlin v. Christopher Davis and Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
12. 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
13. Cause No. 22-2067-C395; Chauncy Williams v. Williamson County Attorney's Office Victim Services Division, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. 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, et al.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-00576-P; Kyle Strongin, et al. v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
16. Cause No. 22-1152-C425; Catherine Johnston v. Bill Gravell, Williamson County Judge, et al.; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
17. Cause No. 22-1213-C425; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Argonaut Insurance Company; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 22-1359-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Great American Insurance Company of New York; In the 368th Judicial Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 3SC-22-0147; Debora Garcia-Valentin and Ariel Valentin v. Williamson County Animal Shelter; In the Justice Court, Precinct Three, of Williamson County, Texas
c. EEOC/TWC matters:
2. Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-00842-RP; 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
3. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. 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
5. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00275-LY; 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
6. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350-RP; Imani Nembhard v. Williamson County, Texas, Robert Chody, and Christopher Pisa; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00374-RP; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Texas, and 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-00481-LY; Marquina Gilliam-Hicks v. Sean Feldman, In his individual capacity, and Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
9. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
10. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. Cause No. 22-0916-C368; Chris Noel Carlin v. Christopher Davis and Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
12. 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
13. Cause No. 22-2067-C395; Chauncy Williams v. Williamson County Attorney's Office Victim Services Division, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. 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, et al.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-00576-P; Kyle Strongin, et al. v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
16. Cause No. 22-1152-C425; Catherine Johnston v. Bill Gravell, Williamson County Judge, et al.; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
17. Cause No. 22-1213-C425; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Argonaut Insurance Company; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 22-1359-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Great American Insurance Company of New York; In the 368th Judicial Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 3SC-22-0147; Debora Garcia-Valentin and Ariel Valentin v. Williamson County Animal Shelter; In the Justice Court, Precinct Three, of Williamson County, Texas
d. Claims:
e. Other:
1. Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
2. Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
3. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
4. 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.
5. Legal matters pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
6. Legal matters relating to Office of the Attorney General Ruling #OR2022-35056 and Attorney General Opinion KP-411.
7. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
2. Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
3. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
4. 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.
5. Legal matters pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
6. Legal matters relating to Office of the Attorney General Ruling #OR2022-35056 and Attorney General Opinion KP-411.
7. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
72.
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).
73.
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).
74.
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)
75.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
76.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
77.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legal matters, including the following:
a. General:
d. Claims:
e. Other:
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.
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. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, LP, et al.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas, and related lawsuits
2. Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-00842-RP; 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
3. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. 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
5. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00275-LY; 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
6. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350-RP; Imani Nembhard v. Williamson County, Texas, Robert Chody, and Christopher Pisa; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00374-RP; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Texas, and 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-00481-LY; Marquina Gilliam-Hicks v. Sean Feldman, In his individual capacity, and Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
9. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
10. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. Cause No. 22-0916-C368; Chris Noel Carlin v. Christopher Davis and Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
12. 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
13. Cause No. 22-2067-C395; Chauncy Williams v. Williamson County Attorney's Office Victim Services Division, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. 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, et al.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-00576-P; Kyle Strongin, et al. v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
16. Cause No. 22-1152-C425; Catherine Johnston v. Bill Gravell, Williamson County Judge, et al.; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
17. Cause No. 22-1213-C425; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Argonaut Insurance Company; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 22-1359-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Great American Insurance Company of New York; In the 368th Judicial Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 3SC-22-0147; Debora Garcia-Valentin and Ariel Valentin v. Williamson County Animal Shelter; In the Justice Court, Precinct Three, of Williamson County, Texas
c. EEOC/TWC matters:
2. Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-00842-RP; 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
3. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. 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
5. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00275-LY; 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
6. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350-RP; Imani Nembhard v. Williamson County, Texas, Robert Chody, and Christopher Pisa; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00374-RP; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Texas, and 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-00481-LY; Marquina Gilliam-Hicks v. Sean Feldman, In his individual capacity, and Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
9. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
10. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. Cause No. 22-0916-C368; Chris Noel Carlin v. Christopher Davis and Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
12. 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
13. Cause No. 22-2067-C395; Chauncy Williams v. Williamson County Attorney's Office Victim Services Division, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. 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, et al.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-00576-P; Kyle Strongin, et al. v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
16. Cause No. 22-1152-C425; Catherine Johnston v. Bill Gravell, Williamson County Judge, et al.; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
17. Cause No. 22-1213-C425; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Argonaut Insurance Company; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 22-1359-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Great American Insurance Company of New York; In the 368th Judicial Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 3SC-22-0147; Debora Garcia-Valentin and Ariel Valentin v. Williamson County Animal Shelter; In the Justice Court, Precinct Three, of Williamson County, Texas
d. Claims:
e. Other:
1. Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
2. Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
3. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
4. 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.
5. Legal matters pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
6. Legal matters relating to Office of the Attorney General Ruling #OR2022-35056 and Attorney General Opinion KP-411.
7. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
2. Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
3. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
4. 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.
5. Legal matters pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
6. Legal matters relating to Office of the Attorney General Ruling #OR2022-35056 and Attorney General Opinion KP-411.
7. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
78.
79.
Comments from Commissioners.
80.
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 December 2022 at 5:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.