NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
August 22, 2023
9:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
August 22, 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 – 27 )
( Items 3 – 27 )
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the All County Courts at Law Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004002 |
Description:
All County Courts/Jurors |
Amount:
$5,000 |
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004125 |
Description:
All County Courts/Transcripts |
Amount:
$5,000 |
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004167 |
Description:
All Cty Cts/UnkFather Ct Appt |
Amount:
$7,000 |
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004168 |
Description:
All Cty Cts/Unlocated Fthr CAA |
Amount:
$3,000 |
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004169 |
Description:
All Cty Cts/AllegFather CAA |
Amount:
$2,000 |
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004999 |
Description:
All Cty Cts/Misc |
Amount:
$500 |
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004100 |
Description:
All Cty Cts/Prof Svcs |
Amount:
$5,000 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0425-004134 |
Description:
All Cty Cts/Misd Ct Apptd Atty |
Amount:
$27,500 |
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Tobacco Fund.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM: |
Acct No.:
0340.0340.004908 |
Description:
Outreach-Flex Funding |
Amount:
1000.00 |
|
From/To:
TO: |
Acct No.:
0340.0340.004541 |
Description:
Vehicle Repairs & Maint. |
Amount:
1000.00 |
5.
Discuss, Consider, and take appropriate action on a Line item transfer for Veteran Services.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0405.004999 |
Description:
Misc. |
Amount:
387.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0405.004621 |
Description:
Copier rental & supplies |
Amount:
$100.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0405.003901 |
Description:
Publication/Books/Periodicals |
Amount:
$90.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0405.003005 |
Description:
Office furniture |
Amount:
$577.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0405.004541 |
Description:
Vehicle repair & maint. |
Amount:
$1,100.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0405.004231 |
Description:
Travel |
Amount:
$200.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0405.003010 |
Description:
Computer Equipment |
Amount:
$1,300.00 |
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:
40,000.00 |
|
From/To:
TO: |
Acct No.:
0100.0560.004541 |
Description:
Vehicle Repairs & Maint. |
Amount:
40,000.00 |
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.:
0100.0570.003010 |
Description:
Computer Equipment |
Amount:
$1,500.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.003200 |
Description:
Medical Supplies |
Amount:
$1,500.00 |
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.:
0100.0570.003008 |
Description:
LE Equipment |
Amount:
$4,500.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.003200 |
Description:
Medical Supplies |
Amount:
$4,500.00 |
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.:
0100.0570.003008 |
Description:
LE Equipment |
Amount:
$3,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.003100 |
Description:
Office Supplies |
Amount:
$3,000.00 |
10.
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.:
0100.0570.003001 |
Description:
Small Equipment & Tools |
Amount:
$298.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.003002 |
Description:
Vehicle Equipment |
Amount:
$298.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.005003 |
Description:
Equipment > $5000 |
Amount:
$600.64 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.003002 |
Description:
Vehicle Equipment |
Amount:
$600.64 |
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Fleet Services.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0882.0882.003525 |
Description:
Tires,Tubes |
Amount:
$20,000 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0882.0882.003523 |
Description:
Parts |
Amount:
$20,000 |
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Division.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0200-0210-000777 |
Description:
Transfer to Capital Projects |
Amount:
$1,600,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0200-0210-003599 |
Description:
Road Constr./Maint. |
Amount:
$1,600,000.00 |
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Transfer including One (1) Double Wide Mobile Home Vin #7660 and Vin #7659, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.151 (2)(D) possesses some usefulness for the purpose for which it was intended.
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Auction including three (3) Double Wide Mobile Homes Vin #2156, Vin #2157, Vin #0183, Vin $7653, Vin #2151 and Vin #2152, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Transfer including one (1) 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Vin #5571 and one (1) 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Vin #5203 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Sale to Insurance including One (1) 2019 Dodge Charger Vin #2408, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, July 2023 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
Attachments
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Jennifer Deazvedo of Georgetown to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board.
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving an addendum to the agreement between Williamson County and Indigent Healthcare Solutions, LTD and authorizing the execution of the addendum.
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on renewal #2 (final) of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for the purpose of providing pre-employment psychological screenings related to the potential hiring of new Williamson County Sheriff's Office employees, between Williamson County and Dr. Eugene Waters of AdventHealth - Behavioral Health Center; with a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000 for FY24, and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Local Government Code § 262.024(a)(4) and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with Williamson County Water, Sewer, Irrigation and Drainage District #3 (Star Ranch) for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2023.
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Municipal Utility District for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2023.
Attachments
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Emergency Service Contract #2023260 between Williamson County and Randal's Tower Tech for the amount of $87,460.00, 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)(2) [an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health or safety or the residents of the county] and § 262.024(a)(3) [an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property], and authorizing execution of the agreement.
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the addendum of the not-to-exceed amount for the current Master Service Agreement between 5-F Mechanical and Williamson County for HVAC and Plumbing Maintenance Services, by increasing the current not-to-exceed amount of $350,000.00 by an additional $75,000.00, to a new total not-to-exceed amount of $425,000.00 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Agreement #2023255 between Williamson County and Ingram Technologies, LLC, in the amount of $27,000.00 pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-CPO-4697, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 10 in the amount of $14,913.00 to expire on August 31, 2024 under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Surveying And Mapping, LLC and Williamson County dated May 19, 2020 for Corridor F Boundary Survey. Funding source: P461.
Attachments
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the temporary closing of CR 130 from Chandler Rd to 4100 ft North of Chandler Rd.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing the 2023 Williamson County Employee of the Year and Project Team of the Year Winners.
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding setting a bond for the Williamson County Elections Administrator in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, payable to the County Judge, approved by the Commissioners Court, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of the position.
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the bond for the newly appointed Elections Administrator of Williamson County, Texas.
Attachments
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Salary Grievance Committee's recommendation in relation to the salary of the Williamson County District Attorney.
Attachments
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2023-2024 salary for the County Auditor in the amount of $185,709.37.
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 Juvenile Services.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0100.0000.367400 |
Description:
Donations |
Amount:
250.00 |
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 Juvenile Services.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0100.0576.003670 |
Description:
Use of Donations |
Amount:
250.00 |
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the County Teleworking Policy.
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #23RFP66 Berry Springs Park Improvements to Chasco Constructors, Ltd, LPP in the amount of Six Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand, Four Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars ($623,439.00) based on the initial proposed construction budget and authorize the execution of the contract
. The funding source is P559.
Attachments
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the service contract #2023259 for HVAC replacement of outside air fan variable frequency drive (VFD) and supply fan VFD at the Jester Annex Building by Texas Equipment Solutions in the amount of $6,402.50
and exempting the procurement of such services from the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemption 262.024(a)(2) - an item necessary to preserve the health and safety of the residents of Williamson County and
authorizing the execution of this agreement.
Attachments
38.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #23RFP74 Chiller Replacement for Williamson County
to Jay Harkins Company, Inc
in the not-to-exceed amount of $245,287.00 and authorize execution of the agreement.
Attachments
39.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #23IFB67
for Construction of the First Phase of Corridor C / SH 29
to the lowest and best bidder
, Capital Excavation Company
, in the amount of $30,540,848.03 and authorizing the execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P459.
Attachments
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $0 for Project 22IFB57 CR 401 Reconstruction (James Construction Group) P: 390c Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $20,980.10 for Project 23IFB12 CR 245 Reconstruction (Joe Bland Construction) P: 353 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $97,110.00 for Project 23IFB13 Bud Stockton Extension (Cash Construction) P: 307 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
43.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $5,250.00 for Project 23IFB8 Corridor H - Sam Bass Rd. (Cash Construction) P: 462 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
44.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $81,433.12 for Project 22IFB39 CR 111 Westinghouse Rd (Capital Excavation) P: 292 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
45.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding amending the Williamson County Long-Range Transportation Plan to address current and projected needs in the public interest.
Attachments
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a possession and use agreement for transportation purposes with Heroway Crossing, LLC for 2.982 acres as right of way and 0.146 acres as a drainage easement required for the construction of the Hero Way project. (Parcel 326/326DE). Funding Source: Road Bonds P326
Attachments
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with KEVIN W. ANDREWS (f/k/a Kevin W. Cruz) for 0.5460 acres of ROW needed on Corridor J. (Andrews Early Acquisition) Funding Source:TANS P588
Attachments
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a rule 11 condemnation settlement agreement with Scott Helms and Barbara Forbes Helms to acquire 3.074 acres needed as right of way for the Bagdad Rd. project (Parcel 43). Funding Source: Road Bonds P343
Attachments
49.
Receive a presentation, discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding moving to a self-funded Workers' Compensation Program.
Attachments
50.
FY24 Budget Workshop - Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Budget Officer's 2023-2024 recommended budget.
Attachments
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the 2023-2024 proposed budget and direct the Budget Officer to file the proposed budget with the County Clerk and County Auditor.
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)."
52.
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
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
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
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
53.
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
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
54.
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.
55.
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).
56.
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).
57.
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)
58.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
59.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
60.
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.
61.
62.
Comments from Commissioners.
63.
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 18th day of August 2023 at 3:30 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.