NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
August 15, 2023
9:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
August 15, 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 transfers for the County Courts at Law.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004161 |
Description:
Child Crt.Appt. Atty |
Amount:
20,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004134 |
Description:
Misd. Court Appts |
Amount:
20,000.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004163 |
Description:
Non-Custodial Mother-Crt Appt |
Amount:
9,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004120 |
Description:
Competency Hearings |
Amount:
9,000.00 |
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Purchasing Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From: |
Acct No.:
0100.0494.003005 |
Description:
Office Furniture |
Amount:
$1,300.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0494.003120 |
Description:
Printer Supplies |
Amount:
$700.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0494.004310 |
Description:
Advertising - Statutory |
Amount:
$2,000.00 |
5.
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.:
0545.0545.004500 |
Description:
Maintenance Contracts |
Amount:
$1,000.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0545.0545.003200 |
Description:
Medical Supplies |
Amount:
$2,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0545.0545.004975 |
Description:
Animal Medical Care |
Amount:
$3,000.00 |
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM: |
Acct No.:
0100.0560.004100 |
Description:
Professional Services |
Amount:
$2,200.00 |
|
From/To:
TO: |
Acct No.:
0100.0560.004500 |
Description:
Maintenance Services |
Amount:
$2,200.00 |
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.004100 |
Description:
Professional Services |
Amount:
$975.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.004208 |
Description:
Internet Cloud |
Amount:
$975.00 |
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.004100 |
Description:
Professional Services |
Amount:
$1,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.003306 |
Description:
Food Services |
Amount:
$1,000.00 |
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.003010 |
Description:
Computer Equipment |
Amount:
$2,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.003306 |
Description:
Food Services |
Amount:
$2,000.00 |
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Facilities.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0509.003105 |
Description:
Paper Supplies |
Amount:
$5,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0509.003005 |
Description:
Office Furniture |
Amount:
$5,000.00 |
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for On-Site Sewage Facilities.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0409-004998 |
Description:
Non Dept/Contingencies |
Amount:
$8,000.00 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0661-004541 |
Description:
OSSF/Vehicle Repair/Maint |
Amount:
$8,000.00 |
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers.
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on increasing jury funds to the following amounts: District Clerk - $35,000, County Clerk - $15,000, JP #1 – $2,000, JP #2 – $2,000, JP #3 - $5,000, JP #4 – $4,000.
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of July 2023 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, July 2023 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, July 2023 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on adding the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc. and Williamson County Crisis Center D/B/A Hope Alliance, both being Texas nonprofit corporations, as entities that Williamson County Jurors may donate their juror's daily reimbursement amounts to beginning on September 1, 2023 (Local Government Code Section 61.003).
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on
approving the FY24 CSCD (Adult Probation) CSR Memorandum of Understanding.
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on
approving the FY
24
CSCD (Adult Probation) DWI-Drug Court Counselor Memorandum of Understanding.
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on
approving the FY24 CSCD (Adult Probation) Collection of Fines and Fees Memorandum of Understanding.
Attachments
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract Terms Acknowledgment #2023257 between Williamson County and Vigilant Solutions, LLC., pursuant to GSA contract #GS-07F-0031W.
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on ratification and approval of the Letter of Intent and purchase of four (4) 2023 Dodge Chargers from
Cameron Country Dodge
for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office with Purchase Order #183948, in the amount of $197,000.00, per Tarrant County Cooperative Contract #2023-016.
Attachments
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with Williamson County Municipal Utility District #12 (Rancho Sienna) for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2023.
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Bazard LLC dba ASB Cycling for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective January 1, 2024. (Rosedale Foundation annual bike ride thru Williamson & Travis Counties & TX Mamma Jamma Ride throughout Williamson County both in 2024).
Attachments
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Hart InterCivic for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2023 (3800 Quick Hill Rd.).
Attachments
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Saratoga Homes of Texas for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective August 15, 2023. (Morning Star-Georgetown/Butler Farm-Liberty Hill).
Attachments
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the first Extension Agreement between 5-F Mechanical and Williamson County for 2022140 HVAC and Plumbing Maintenance Services, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract but with a price increase on some items and a price decrease on others, as shown on attached documentation and spreadsheet, pursuant to BuyBoard Co-Operative Contract #638-21 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting a report from J. T. Vaughn Construction, Change Order No. 2 for the ESOC Operations Floor Consoles project (P625) for a time extension of 55 days. Funding Source is P625.
Attachments
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a report from Chasco Constructors, Change Order No. 8 for the Expo Storm Repairs project (P562) for $62,584. Funding Source is P562.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding "Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain of the County's Outstanding Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2015 and Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015"
Attachments
31.
Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on recognizing Adam Bryant, outgoing President of Emergency Services District #1 Board of Commissioners, for his 17-year commitment of service to ESD #1.
32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Day on August 21, 2023.
Attachments
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Pretrial Intervention Program Fund.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0364.0000.351000 |
Description:
Pymt by Program Participants |
Amount:
$65,500.00 |
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Pretrial Intervention Program Fund.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0364.0475.004100 |
Description:
Professional Services |
Amount:
$65,500.00 |
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for non-departmental.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100.0409.004987 |
Description:
Disaster Relief |
Amount:
$4,672,642.67 |
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Williamson County Radio Communications System Fund.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0507.0507.004987 |
Description:
Disaster Relief |
Amount:
$25,000.00 |
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Radio Communication System fund.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0507.0000.364100 |
Description:
Insurance Proceeds |
Amount:
$139,671.15 |
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Radio Communications System Fund.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0507.0507.004987 |
Description:
Disaster Relief |
Amount:
$139,671.15 |
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY2023, Local Solicitation.
Attachments
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the service contract #2023258 for tinted insulated windows at the Children's Advocacy Center by Russell Glass Company, in the amount of $11,236.31 and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
Attachments
41.
Receive the August 2023 Construction Summary Report and PowerPoint Presentation.
Attachments
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFSQ #23RFSQ53 Engineering Services for Development of Schematics and Possible Design of Corridor A2 from FM 3349 to SH 95 to LJA Engineering in the not-to-exceed amount of One-Million, Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars, $1,700,000.00 and authorizing execution of the contract. Funding source is P628.
Attachments
43.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a LTP transfer per HNTB, to close P601 (FM 973 Corridor Planning) and move $2,000,000 to P628 (Corridor A2 FM 3349 to SH 95) and $767,647.70 to P629 (Corridor K SH 195 from IH-35 to Corridor E). Also, to transfer 2,000,000 from P459 (Corridor C) to P629 (Corridor K SH 195 from IH-35 to Corridor E).
Attachments
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a letter agreement with the SCR Property Owners Association for 252 square feet of right of way needed on the Bagdad Rd. project (Parcel 43). Funding Source: Road Bond P343
Attachments
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a purchase contract with Rio Ranch Texas, LLC for 0.534 acres (Block A Lot 16) needed as right of way on the Ronald Reagan Widening project (Parcel 16). Funding Source: Road Bonds P336
Attachments
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution with TxDOT for a locally funded Improvement Project (on-system) which will allow for the design and construction of intersection and operational improvements including the addition of a traffic signal at FM 3405 and Ronald Reagan Blvd and additional pavement of approximately 465' for right turn lanes on FM 3405 both EB & WB to Ronald Reagan Blvd, in Williamson County, Texas. Funding Source: Road Bonds P336
Attachments
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Local On-System Agreement (LOSA) with TxDOT for a locally funded Improvement Project which will allow for the design and construction of intersection and operational improvements including the addition of a traffic signal at FM 3405 and Ronald Reagan Blvd and additional pavement of approximately 465' for right turn lanes on FM 3405 both EB & WB to Ronald Reagan Blvd, in Williamson County, Texas. Funding Road Bonds P336
Attachments
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.146 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (Big Oaks Village LLC/ Parcel 20) Funding Source: TANS P588
Attachments
49.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.594 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (Benjamin K. Perry/ Parcel 25) Funding Source: TANS P588
Attachments
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.234 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (GB Farms, LLC/ Parcel 50) Funding Source: TANS P588
Attachments
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (3.081 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (Larry D. Kemp/ Parcel 52) Funding Source: TANS P588
Attachments
52.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.891 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (Marcelo Vera / Parcel 54) Funding Source: TANS P588
Attachments
53.
FY24 Budget Workshop - Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Budget Officer's 2023-2024 recommended budget.
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)."
54.
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 Ronald Reagan Widening.
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
q) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Bagdad Road/CR 279.
r) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for CR 314.
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
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 Ronald Reagan Widening.
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
q) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Bagdad Road/CR 279.
r) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for CR 314.
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) Sale of property located 747 County Rd. 138 Hutto, Texas
b) Discuss possible uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (Formerly occupied by WCCHD)
c) 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
55.
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 World
b) Project Mellencamp
c) Project Corgi
d) Project Anniversary
e) Project Glee
f) Project Skyfall
g) Project Stamper
h) Project Soul Train
i) Project Dragon
Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
a) Project World
b) Project Mellencamp
c) Project Corgi
d) Project Anniversary
e) Project Glee
f) Project Skyfall
g) Project Stamper
h) Project Soul Train
i) Project Dragon
j) Project Scrabble
56.
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:
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 vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas/County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al.,
MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas.
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-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
8. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
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-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
8. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B.
2. USERRA Case No. TX-2023-00052-40-R
2. USERRA Case No. TX-2023-00052-40-R
d. Claims:
1. Property damage and personal injury claims from Emkay, Inc. and Helmsman Management Services, Inc. for vehicle incident occurring on or about 01/09/2023 at Hwy 29 near Patriot Way.
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.
57.
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).
58.
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).
59.
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)
60.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
61.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
62.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legal matters, including the following:
a. General:
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 vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas/County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al.,
MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas.
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-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
8. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
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-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
8. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B.
2. USERRA Case No. TX-2023-00052-40-R
2. USERRA Case No. TX-2023-00052-40-R
d. Claims:
1. Property damage and personal injury claims from Emkay, Inc. and Helmsman Management Services, Inc. for vehicle incident occurring on or about 01/09/2023 at Hwy 29 near Patriot Way.
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.
63.
64.
Comments from Commissioners.
65.
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 11th day of August 2023 at 4:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.