NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
May 23, 2023
9:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
May 23, 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 – 20 )
( Items 3 – 20 )
3.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0475.004902 |
Description:
Co Atty Leg Supp |
Amount:
$15,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0475.001107 |
Description:
Temp Labor-Seasonal Help |
Amount:
$13,852.50 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0475.002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
$1,147.50 |
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0453.004002 |
Description:
Jurors, Grand Jurors, Jury Com |
Amount:
$4,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0453.004141 |
Description:
Interpreters |
Amount:
$4,000.00 |
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.:
0100.0540.003010 |
Description:
Computer Equipment <$5,000 |
Amount:
$2,066.52 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0540.001109 |
Description:
Cell Phone Stipend |
Amount:
$800.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0540.002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
$61.20 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0540.002020 |
Description:
Retirement |
Amount:
$124.32 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0540.004705 |
Description:
Pre-Employment Screening |
Amount:
$1,081.00 |
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes, 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 Transfer including One (1) 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Vin #9376, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
Attachments
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the 2023 Annual Asset Inventory Report as conducted by Records Consultants, Inc. to fulfill the requirement of producing an annual asset report for the County, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 262.011. (i).
Attachments
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution Supporting Williamson County's Application to the Texas Department of Transportation's 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Call For Projects.
Attachments
- Brushy Creek Regional Trail Extension Project Map
- Williamson County Resolution Supporting Grant Application
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Austin Vineyard Church for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective May 27, 2023 (Church located in Precinct #1 at 13208 Morris Rd., Austin)
Attachments
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Santa Rita Master Community for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective May 27, 2023 (located in Liberty Hill)
Attachments
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed qualifications for Consulting Services for the Williamson County Groundwater Study under RFQ #23RFSQ79. Funding source is 445P.
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase #2023206 between Williamson County and OCV, LLC (Custom Mobile Apps) and exempting OCV, LLC from competitive bidding requirements established by Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions Section § 262.024 (a)(7)(D) [captive replacement parts or components for equipment] in the amount of $9,995.00.
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving purchase #2023208 between Williamson County and Core Office Interiors for the amount of $7,416.16 pursuant to BuyBoard contract #667-22, and authorizing the execution of the quote.
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Services Contract #2023205 between Williamson County and Trupp HR, Inc. for the total amount of $19,500.00, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the renewal of contract #22IFB116 Asphalt Mixes, renewal period #1, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract that was awarded to Texas Materials and Lone Star Paving Company for the 12-month term of July 19, 2023 - July 18, 2024, and authorizing execution of the renewal agreements.
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 3 to Work Authorization No 2 under Williamson County Contract between Alliance Transportation Group, Inc. and Williamson County dated March 10, 2020 for On Call Traffic Engineering Services. This supplemental is to increase the maximum amount payable to $175,000.00. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.
Attachments
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No 1 to contract number 22IFB127 for Cash Construction in the amount of $73,520.80 for Cross Culvert Replacements. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.003599.
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No 1 to contract number 22IFB108 for Chasco Contractors in the amount of $74,672.60 for Chandler Creek Subdivision Roadway & Drainage Improvements. Funding source: P488
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 7C subdivision – Precincts 2 and 3.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
21.
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve an Order for Interment by cremation of deceased (Jeanie Mullins Bowie) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas where there has been an inquest by the Justice of the Peace Pct 1 and the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve an Order for Interment by cremation of deceased (Gary Emerson Clarke Jr.) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas where there has been an inquest by the Justice of the Peace Pct 2 and the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.
Attachments
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the resolution for Williamson County EMS proclaiming May 21-26, 2023 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on subrecipient agreement with Yellow House Foundation to support recovery of individuals with alcohol and substance abuse disorders with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
Attachments
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on subrecipient agreement with Family Eldercare to provide supportive services and transition of unhoused individuals to housing stability with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
Attachments
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on subrecipient agreement with Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) for infrastructure and access to housing for Williamson County residents at Community First! Village with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
Attachments
27.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding a resolution relating to a public hearing and approving financing by Arizona Industrial Development Authority for the benefit of Valor Public Schools and related matters in compliance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code (Note: The proposed resolution approving the bonds does not create any liability for Williamson County).
Attachments
- Arizona Industrial Development Authority-Valor Public Schools Resolution
- Affidavit of Publisher-Arizonia Industrial Development Authority-Valor Public Schools
- Certificate of Public Hearing-Arizonia Industrial Development Authority-Valor Public Schools
- Memo-Arizonia Industrial Development Authority-Valor Public Schools
28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Williamson County Judge to execute the settlement participation and release forms regarding settlement offers from Allergan Finance LLC and Allergan Limited ("Allergan Defendants")
in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation for Williamson County in the matter of County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas.
Attachments
29.
Conduct a public hearing regarding the establishment of Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 13, including but not limited to acceptance of Petition for Creation of Emergency Services District No. 13, and calling for an election on November 7, 2023, regarding creation of said District and imposition of a maximum tax rate of ten cents per hundred-dollar valuation.
Attachments
- Accept of Petition Notice of Hearing
- Order Granting Petition for Creation of ESD No. 13
- Order of Election to Create ESD No. 13
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the establishment of Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 13, including but not limited to acceptance of Petition for Creation of Emergency Services District No. 13, and calling for an election on November 7, 2023 regarding creation of said District and imposition of a maximum tax rate of ten cents per hundred dollar valuation.
Attachments
- Accept of Petition Notice of Hearing
- Order Granting Petition for Creation of ESD No. 13
- Order of Election to Create ESD No. 13
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #23RFP58 Flood Modeling System to Codestream Solutions Pty Ltd ACN 618 015 731 (trading as FloodMapp) in the amount of $279,680.00 for Emergency Management and authorize the execution of the Services Contract. Funding Source is P383.
Attachments
32.
Receive a status update for the Facilities Department.
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on J.T. Vaughn Construction, Change Order No. 13 for the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center Addition (P530), in the amount of $81,552.00. Contract substantial completion will be unchanged. Funding Source is P530.
Attachments
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #23RFP50 and RFP #23RFP51 Maintenance, Repair Service, Inspection, & Testing of Environmental Systems Technology (EST) and Honeywell Brand Devices on an "as needed" basis
to Blackhawk Fire and Safety, LLC and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
- Recommendation Letter 23RFP50
- Recommendation Letter 23RFP51
- Services Contract
- Score Sheet 23RFP50
- Score Sheet 23RFP51
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a twenty-eight (28) day extension to contract #2023158 (approved on 4/4/23 Commissioners Court Agenda #34) with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Emergency Disaster Debris Monitoring due to winter storm Mara in order to allow additional time to complete expected work and authorizing the execution of the extension.
Attachments
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a twenty-eight (28) day extension and amendment to contract #2023159 (approved on 4/4/23 Commissioners Court Agenda Item #33) to increase the not-to-exceed amount to $4,351,980.85, with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. for Emergency Disaster Debris Removal due to winter storm Mara in order to allow additional time to complete expected work, and authorizing the execution of the extension.
Attachments
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 2 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc. and Williamson County dated June 16, 2019 for Utility Coordination for All Williamson County Activities Not Related to Road Bond Activities RFQ 1811-273. This Contract Amendment No 2 is to update the rate schedule. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.
Attachments
38.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $28,245.75 for Project 23IFB21 Ronald Reagan Blvd. at Elizabeth Park Temporary Signals (The Levy Company) P: 336 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 5 to the Utility Coordination/Relocation Services contract between Williamson County and Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. relating to the Corridor and Road Bond Programs. Projects: On-Call Fund Source: Corridor & Road Bonds
Attachments
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to the On-Call Traffic Engineering Services contract between Williamson County and Kimley Horn & Associates, Inc. relating to the Road Bond Program. Project: On-Call Fund Source: Road Bonds
Attachments
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a letter agreement with Crescenciano Alvarado and Maria Castillo for a waterline and electric aerial utility easement needed on CR 332 (Parcel 2E). Funding Source: Road Bonds P366
Attachments
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Liberty Hill regarding the Liberty Hill (SH 29) Bypass project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P346
Attachments
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Acceptance of Right of way for Future Arterial Road and Abandonment of prescriptive rights for portion of Old County Road 214 with River Oaks Partners II, LLC.
Attachments
44.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Consent and Development Agreements between Williamson County and proposed Municipal Utility Districts who have applications and bills filed and pending with the 88th Texas Legislature, to include but not be limited to Williamson County MUD No. 46, Williamson County MUD No. 49 and Williamson Bell MUD No. 1.
45.
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)."
46.
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: CR 332
b) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
c) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 255.
d) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 111.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property for future SH 29 corridor.
g) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Hero Way.
h) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
i) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F.
j) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
k) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for SE Loop/Corridor A.
l) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
m) Discuss the acquisition of drainage/detention easements for real property North of WMCO Juvenile Detention Center
n) Discuss acquisition of right of way for Corridor E.
o) Discuss acquisition of right of way for Liberty Hill Bypass.
p) 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 and/or sale of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (Formerly occupied by WCCHD)
c) 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
d) Sale of property located 747 County Rd. 138 Hutto, 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
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: CR 332
b) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
c) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 255.
d) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 111.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property for future SH 29 corridor.
g) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Hero Way.
h) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
i) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F.
j) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
k) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for SE Loop/Corridor A.
l) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
m) Discuss the acquisition of drainage/detention easements for real property North of WMCO Juvenile Detention Center
n) Discuss acquisition of right of way for Corridor E.
o) Discuss acquisition of right of way for Liberty Hill Bypass.
p) 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 and/or sale of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (Formerly occupied by WCCHD)
c) 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
d) Sale of property located 747 County Rd. 138 Hutto, 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
47.
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
i) Project Stamper
j) Project Soul Train
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
i) Project Stamper
j) Project Soul Train
48.
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
21. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th 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
21. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th 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 relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
2. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
3. Legal matters pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
4. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
5. Legal matters pertaining to nuisance abatement procedures.
6. Discuss legal matters relating to a Lease Agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.
2. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
3. Legal matters pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
4. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
5. Legal matters pertaining to nuisance abatement procedures.
6. Discuss legal matters relating to a Lease Agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.
49.
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).
50.
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).
51.
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)
52.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
53.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
54.
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
21. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th 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
21. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th 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 relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
2. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
3. Legal matters pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
4. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
5. Legal matters pertaining to nuisance abatement procedures.
6. Discuss legal matters relating to a Lease Agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.
2. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
3. Legal matters pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
4. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
5. Legal matters pertaining to nuisance abatement procedures.
6. Discuss legal matters relating to a Lease Agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.
55.
56.
Comments from Commissioners.
57.
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 19th day of May 2023 at 12:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.