NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
April 4, 2023
9:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
April 4, 2023
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 )
( Items 3 – 29 )
3.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Regional Animal Shelter Fund.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0545.0545.004419 |
Description:
Property Insurance |
Amount:
$2,645.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0545.0545.004510 |
Description:
Facilities Repair |
Amount:
$2,645.00 |
4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Fire Marshal Special Operations Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100-0542-003110 |
Description:
Other Supplies |
Amount:
$2,969.18 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0542-003001 |
Description:
Small Equipment & Tools |
Amount:
$2,969.18 |
5.
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
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on acknowledging the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 3/01/2023 through 3/31/2023.
Attachments
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on acknowledging the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Transfer, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 3/01/2023 through 3/31/2023.
Attachments
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the updated Williamson County Vendor Reimbursement Policy.
Attachments
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to terminate Chapter 381 agreement between Williamson County and Upper Forty, LLC.
Attachments
10.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action to approve order pertaining to certificate of death of decedent, Simon Christopher Havoc, to authorize correction of listed details relevant to same and replace name of County Judge with next of kin.
Attachments
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on canceling Commissioners Court on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Consulting Services Agreement between Williamson County and Terri Abernathy for program administration and development consulting services to support the Williamson County Family Recovery Court.
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of attorney Elizabeth Branch to provide legal support to Williamson County District Judges in the performance of their duties as they relate to civil law matters on the District Courts' dockets on an as-needed basis and subject to available budgetary funding; and exempt 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).
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Interlocal Agreements for Emergency and Non-Emergency Law Enforcement Dispatch Services between Williamson County, Texas and each of the political subdivisions that Williamson County Emergency Communications provides nonemergency and emergency law enforcement dispatching services to in Williamson County; and authorize execution of the agreements.
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Memorandums of Understanding for Emergency and Non-Emergency Law Enforcement Dispatch Services between Williamson County, Texas and Williamson County Law Enforcement Offices/Agencies that Williamson County Emergency Communications provides nonemergency and emergency law enforcement dispatching services to in Williamson County; and authorize execution of the agreements.
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on adopting a resolution supporting the application for Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative – Regular Projects (UASI-R) for the Williamson County Hazmat Monitor/Suit/SCBA Maintenance Project. The (HSGP), (UASI-R) grant application number is 4893401.
Attachments
- 2024 Monitor Maintenance Resolution
- Internal Grant Application
- Monitor Maintenance Service Agreement
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a six (6) month contract extension with Accelerated Card Company, LLC dba/Certified Payments in order to allow additional time to complete the RFP process.
Attachments
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Applicant Tracking System under RFP #23RFP63.
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with First United Methodist Church for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective April 7, 2023. (Church located at 1004 N. Mays St. in Round Rock.)
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a blanket purchase order for air card service (internet access) with Verizon Wireless in the amount of $54,477.66 pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-TSO-4336.
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving an addendum to the agreement between Williamson County and Indigent Healthcare Solutions, LTD.
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the execution of the Release and Waiver of Right of First Refusal on a portion of the Cobbs Cavern Karst Fauna Area.
Attachments
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on participation by Williamson County Road Bond Program under the County's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for improvements and ramp addition at the intersection of SH 195 and Ronald Reagan.
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Occupation and Use Agreement for staff caretaker at Berry Springs Park & Preserve.
Attachments
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving ratification of agreement #2023173 between Williamson County and Danne Cranor d/b/a Lott Fence for emergency installation and purchase of Barbed Wire Fencing at Debris Burn site due to winter storm Mara in the amount of $15,726.54 and exempting from the competitive bid/proposal requirements pursuant to the discretionary exemption as set forth under Texas Local Government Code § 262.024 (a)(2) [an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health or safety or the residents of the county].
Attachments
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of Contract #T3485 Crack Seal Services, renewal option period #2, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract with RHB Construction for the term of 5/21/23 - 5/20/24.
Attachments
27.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on executing the agreements under IFB
# 23IFB21 Ronald Reagan Blvd at Elizabeth Park Temporary Signals to the lowest and best bidder, The Levy Company and IFB# 23IFB34 CR307 to Joe Bland Construction.
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Lariat Section 5 subdivision – Precinct 2.
Attachments
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the replat of Lot 1, J A Needler subdivision – Precinct 4.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation declaring April 2023 to be National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Williamson County.
Attachments
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2023 Employee of the Year categories, including the Project Team category, processes, and timelines.
Attachments
32.
Deliberate, discuss, consider, receive information/situational updates and take any appropriate action on public health and safety related matters, issues, business and concerns resulting from and pertaining to the severe winter weather event experienced in Williamson County, Texas during the week of January 30th, 2023.
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving ratification of agreement #2023159 between Williamson County and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. for emergency debris removal due to winter storm Mara damage with a not-to-exceed amount of $3,351,980.85 and exempting from the competitive bid/proposal requirements pursuant to the discretionary exemption as set forth under Texas Local Government Code § 262.024 (a)(2) [an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health or safety or the residents of the county].
Attachments
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving ratification of agreement #2023158 between Williamson County and Tetra Tech, Inc. for emergency debris monitoring due to winter storm Mara damage with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,064,432.10 and exempting from the competitive bid/proposal requirements pursuant to the discretionary exemption as set forth under Texas Local Government Code § 262.024 (a)(2) [an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health or safety or the residents of the county].
Attachments
35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #23IFB45 Turnkey Mini Split Unit for IDF Room at Williamson County Justice Center
to the lowest and best bidder, TD Industries, in the amount of $40,748.00 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving agreement #2023157 between Williamson County and Carrier Corporation for a like-for-like replacement of two (2) Trane chillers with two (2) new Carrier model 30XV180 screw compressor air-cooled chillers in the amount of four hundred and four thousand two hundred and seven dollars ($404,207.00) and exempting this purchase from the competitive bid/proposal requirements pursuant to the discretionary exemption as set forth under Texas Local Government Code § 262.024 (a)(3) [an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property] and authorizing execution of the agreement.
Attachments
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the purchase and service contract between G2 Construction Services, Inc. and Williamson County Contract #2023172 for the Old DPS Building Remodel in the amount of $435,000.00, pursuant to TIPS contract #211001 and execution of the agreement.
Attachments
38.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a 2022 CIP transfer to close P571 (ESOC Parking Lot) and move the remaining funds of $26,931.70 to P606 (Regional Park Restroom Renovation)
39.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a 2023 CIP transfer to move $8,068.30 from P617 (2023 CIP unallocated) to P606 (Regional Park Restroom Renovation).
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a "Charge" for the 2023 Citizens Bond Committee.
Attachments
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) power pole relocations reimbursable agreement for the South San Gabriel Ranches Subdivision Roadway Improvements project. Funding source: P489.
Attachments
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Discretionary Service Agreement with Oncor for utility relocations on the Bud Stockton Extension Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Precinct 4. P:307 Funding Source: Road Bond
Attachments
43.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commissioner (THC), required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the CR 129 project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4 (P375).
Attachments
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a possession and use agreement for transportation purposes with Blue Hole Real Estate Investment, LLC for 0.534 acres needed as right of way on the Bagdad Rd./CR 279 project. (Parcel 13). Funding Source: Road Bonds P343
Attachments
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with James D. Daniels for 0.135 acres needed as right of way on the CR 255 project (Parcel 22). Funding Source: TANS P588
Attachments
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Order Regarding Annexation by the City of Round Rock, Texas of portions of CR 122 and CR 110 Right of Way.
Attachments
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an update for the 88th Legislative Session.
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)."
48.
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.
y) Discuss the acquisition of 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd., #300, Hutto, Texas
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
i) Sale of property located 747 County Rd. 138 Hutto, Texas
j) Discuss Right of Way for Southwestern Boulevard, Georgetown, 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.
y) Discuss the acquisition of 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd., #300, Hutto, Texas
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
i) Sale of property located 747 County Rd. 138 Hutto, Texas
j) Discuss Right of Way for Southwestern Boulevard, Georgetown, 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.
49.
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 Fittipaldi
b) Project Acropolis
c) Project World
d) Project Mellencamp
e) Project Corgi
f) Project Anniversary
g) Project Glee
h) Project Skyfall
Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
a) Project Fittipaldi
b) Project Acropolis
c) Project World
d) Project Mellencamp
e) Project Corgi
f) Project Anniversary
g) Project Glee
h) Project Skyfall
50.
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:
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. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
10. Cause No. 22-0916-C368; Chris Noel Carlin v. Christopher Davis and Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Cause No. D-1-GN-22-007162; Williamson County v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of the State of Texas; In the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
19. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00019; Cindy McNatt, individually and as dependent administrator of Estate of Joshua Ray McNatt, et al. v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
20. Cause No. 23-0297-C368; Texas Fair Defense Project v. Williamson County Sheriff's Office; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. EEOC/TWC matters:
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
10. Cause No. 22-0916-C368; Chris Noel Carlin v. Christopher Davis and Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Cause No. D-1-GN-22-007162; Williamson County v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of the State of Texas; In the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
19. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00019; Cindy McNatt, individually and as dependent administrator of Estate of Joshua Ray McNatt, et al. v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
20. Cause No. 23-0297-C368; Texas Fair Defense Project v. Williamson County Sheriff's Office; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
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. EEOC Charge EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B.
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 pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
5. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
6. Legal matters pertaining to nuisance abatement procedures.
7. Discuss legal matters relating to a Lease Agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.
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 pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
5. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
6. Legal matters pertaining to nuisance abatement procedures.
7. Discuss legal matters relating to a Lease Agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.
51.
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).
52.
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).
53.
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)
54.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
55.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
56.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legal matters, including the following:
a. General:
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. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
10. Cause No. 22-0916-C368; Chris Noel Carlin v. Christopher Davis and Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Cause No. D-1-GN-22-007162; Williamson County v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of the State of Texas; In the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
19. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00019; Cindy McNatt, individually and as dependent administrator of Estate of Joshua Ray McNatt, et al. v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
20. Cause No. 23-0297-C368; Texas Fair Defense Project v. Williamson County Sheriff's Office; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. EEOC/TWC matters:
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
10. Cause No. 22-0916-C368; Chris Noel Carlin v. Christopher Davis and Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Cause No. D-1-GN-22-007162; Williamson County v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of the State of Texas; In the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
19. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00019; Cindy McNatt, individually and as dependent administrator of Estate of Joshua Ray McNatt, et al. v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
20. Cause No. 23-0297-C368; Texas Fair Defense Project v. Williamson County Sheriff's Office; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
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. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B.
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 pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
5. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
6. Legal matters pertaining to nuisance abatement procedures.
7. Discuss legal matters relating to a Lease Agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.
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 pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
5. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
6. Legal matters pertaining to nuisance abatement procedures.
7. Discuss legal matters relating to a Lease Agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.
57.
58.
Comments from Commissioners.
59.
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.
60.
Discuss, consider, deliberate, receive information and take any appropriate action relating to Strategic Planning for Williamson County.
Attachments
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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 31st day of March 2023 at 2:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.