NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
September 26, 2023
9:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
September 26, 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 – 34 )
( Items 3 – 34 )
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0451-004212 |
Description:
JP#1/Postage |
Amount:
$7,500 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0451-004192 |
Description:
JP#1/Autopsy Transport |
Amount:
$7,500 |
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0409-004998 |
Description:
NonDept/Contingencies |
Amount:
$100,000 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0451-004190 |
Description:
JP#1/Autopsies |
Amount:
$100,000 |
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0454.004192 |
Description:
Transportation/Autopsies |
Amount:
$42,000.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0454.004002 |
Description:
Jurors, Grand Jurors, Jury Com |
Amount:
$8,000.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0454.004141 |
Description:
Interpreters |
Amount:
$3,000.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0454.004350 |
Description:
Printed Materials & Binding |
Amount:
$2,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0454.004190 |
Description:
Autopsies, Med Inquests |
Amount:
$55,000.00 |
5.
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.:
0100.0509.004962 |
Description:
Janitorial Services |
Amount:
$1,170.90 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0509.004350 |
Description:
Printing Services |
Amount:
$1,170.90 |
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Facilities Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0409.004711 |
Description:
Tax Appraisal District |
Amount:
$121,120.28 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0509.004620 |
Description:
Furniture/Equip. Rental |
Amount:
$121,120.28 |
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action acknowledging line item transfers of $500 or less completed by the County Auditor during July - September 2023 (FY23 4th quarter).
Attachments
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 thru 09/21/2023for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
Attachments
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the County Attorney August 2023 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
Attachments
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointment of Kelsey Stone and Cynthia Long to the City of Leander TIRZ/Development Authority boards for two-year terms beginning November 1, 2023 and ending on October 31, 2025.
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on confirming the appointment of Hector L. Rivera and Anthony M. Mayberry as a Pct 1 Deputy Constables for Williamson County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 86.011.
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Floodplain Drainage Easement between Williamson County, Texas, as Grantor, and the City of Cedar Park, as Grantee, relating to the Twin Lakes Park.
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving and ratifying the submission of a formal protests/requests for contested case hearings and written comments, information and recommendations by legal counsel for Williamson County to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to petitions for the creation of Theon Ranches MUD No. 2 and Theon Ranches MUD No. 3
of Williamson County, Texas.
Attachments
14.
Discuss and take appropriate action on renewal of contract with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for County Clerk microfilm storage and creation for FY 2023-2024.
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract in the Public Interest between Williamson County and the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, Inc. to assist with further enhancing and developing an economic development program for the entities of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, Inc.
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with Block House Municipal Utility District for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2023.
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2023.
Attachments
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with The Meadows at Chandler Creek Municipal Utility District for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2023.
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2023.
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with The Ranch at Cypress Creek Municipal Utility District #1 for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2023.
Attachments
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with Paloma Lake Municipal Utility District #1 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 Vista Oaks 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 Capital Area Council of Governments Cooperative Working Agreement (CAPCOG) with Williamson County to provide regional law enforcement in service training needs at the Williamson County Firing Range for a term of two (2) years from the date of execution.
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of purchase for Learning Management System to Client and Business Training Library, LLC ("BizLibrary"), in the amount of, Forty-Five thousand dollars ($45,000.00), and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Williamson County Fiber Optic Cabling Expansion under RFP# 23RFP111. The Funding Source is ARPA , 445P FIBER IMPROVEMENT, 445A, TASK 2.1
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving agreement #2023284 between Black Forest Georgetown Hotel, LLC dba Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center and Williamson County for venue and catering services in the amount of $16,500.00, and authorizing execution of the agreement.
Attachments
27.
Discuss, consider, and take action on the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter recieving the No Kill Excellence Award from Best Friends Animal Society.
Attachments
28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on renewing Contract #1978 for Custodian and Sanitation Supplies and Services, renewal option period #3, with McLemore Building Maintenance, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract with the exception of an added location of 519 Pine per the attached pricing documentation for the term of January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
Attachments
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting a report from the Waco Roof Co, LLC Change Order No. 5 for the Central Texas Treatment Center (CTTC) Winter Storm Repairs project (P565) for a time extension of 120 days. Funding Source is P565.
Attachments
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Consent to Contract Assignment between Williamson County, Austin White Lime Company, Ltd. (the Assignor), and Lhoist North American, Inc. (the Assignee) in relation to IFB #22IFB144 Hydrated Lime Slurry, awarded on October 25, 2022 and authorizing the execution of the Consent to Assignment.
Attachments
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving agreement #2023274 for Heavy Equipment Operator Safety Class, between Randy Praag d/b/a Training Texas Group and Williamson County in the not-to-exceed amount of Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($48,825.00), exempting the purchase from competitive bidding under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) [personal or professional service] and authorizing the execution of this agreement
.
Attachments
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 1 in the amount of $80,881.00 to expire September 19, 2024 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between B2Z Engineering LLC and Williamson County dated May 31, 2022 for Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete (HMAC) Widening on CR 200. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.
Attachments
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 2 in the amount of $49,030.00 to expire September 30, 2024 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Alliance Transportation Group and Williamson County dated June 14, 2022 for County Road 404 Pavement Rehab. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.
Attachments
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 1 in the amount of $50,000.00 to expire July 31, 2025 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Rodriguez Engineering Laboratories LLC and Williamson County dated December 20, 2022 for On Call Materials Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004160.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
35.
Hear an update regarding the Unify data-sharing hub between 9-1-1 dispatch centers in the region.
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to sign a letter requesting reimbursement from the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) for right-of-way purchased by Williamson County that is being used for the 183A extension.
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a policy exception for a new hire for Risk Management.
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving the engagement of the Law Office of David A Harris PLLC to provide legal representation to Williamson County and the Judges of the Williamson County Courts at Law and Williamson County District Courts; 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. Loc. Gov't Code § 262.024(a)(4).
Attachments
39.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the procurement of Property/Casualty & Workers' Compensation Insurance through Broker of Record McGriff Insurance Services under RFP #22RFP79 for a total amount of up to $4,520,398.41 for the term October 1, 2023 through October 1, 2024.
Attachments
- Insurance Renewal Compariison
- Safety National Renewal
- Safety National Work Comp
- Jail Medical Dr. Liability
- Jail Medical Psych Liability
- Fire Marshal Liability
- EMS Liability
- Excess Liability
- Property Insurance
- Law Enforcement Liability
- Judges Liability
- Drones Liability
- Environmental Liability
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to set a fee of $10 for the County Clerk Records Archive Fee.
41.
10:00AM Hold public hearing on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archive for 2023-2024.
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the plan for the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archives for 2023-2024.
Attachments
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the FY24 Records Archive Fund budget, Fund 0384.
Attachments
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the FY 2023/2024 Budget Order.
Attachments
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Auditor to transfer sufficient monies from cash ending balance of fiscal year 2022-2023 to balance the county budget for 2023-2024.
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Auditor to make any line item transfers necessary to complete the 2022-2023 budget within individual funds.
47.
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 Park Donations.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0100.0000.367403 |
Description:
Park Donations |
Amount:
$324.00 |
48.
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 Park Donations.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0100.0510.003670 |
Description:
Use of Donations |
Amount:
324.00 |
49.
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 acknowledging additional revenues for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Donation Fund.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0000.361300 |
Description:
Interest, Investments |
Amount:
$9,013.02 |
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0000.367404 |
Description:
Animal Shelter Donations |
Amount:
$62,449.48 |
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0000.367440 |
Description:
Jane's Fund Donations |
Amount:
$10,078.00 |
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0000.367443 |
Description:
Heart Worm Trmt Donations |
Amount:
$760.00 |
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0000.367445 |
Description:
SIT Team Donations |
Amount:
$423.00 |
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0000.367447 |
Description:
Animal Transport Donations |
Amount:
$957.14 |
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0000.367448 |
Description:
Kitten Care Donations |
Amount:
$2,648.00 |
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0000.370150 |
Description:
Sales of Pet Care Products |
Amount:
$1,693.54 |
50.
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 acknowledging additional expenditures for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Donation Fund.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0545.0546.003510 |
Description:
Purchases for Resale |
Amount:
$1,886.73 |
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0546.003670 |
Description:
Use of Donations |
Amount:
$69,573.45 |
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0546.004100 |
Description:
Professional Services |
Amount:
$11,227.65 |
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0546.004105 |
Description:
Foster Home Care |
Amount:
$2,950.07 |
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0546.004231 |
Description:
Travel |
Amount:
$1,066.33 |
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0546.004232 |
Description:
Training |
Amount:
$471.25 |
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0546.0546.004975 |
Description:
Animal Medical Care |
Amount:
$846.70 |
51.
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 General Fund.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
100.0000.370502 |
Description:
SCAAP FUNDS |
Amount:
$24,530.30 |
52.
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 Non-Departmental.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0100.0409.003312 |
Description:
Justice Benefits |
Amount:
$24,530.30 |
53.
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 in the General Fund.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0100.0409.000777 |
Description:
Transfer to Capital Projects |
Amount:
$116,760.46 |
54.
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 Jail.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0100.0570.004510 |
Description:
Facility Maintenance & Repairs |
Amount:
$135,000.00 |
55.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstance to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the General Fund.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0100.0000.364100 |
Description:
Insurance Proceeds |
Amount:
$141,418.73 |
56.
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 in Non-Departmental.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0100.0409.000777 |
Description:
Transfer to Capital Projects |
Amount:
$141,418.73 |
57.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Juvenile Services.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0576.003318 |
Description:
Janitorial Supplies |
Amount:
$1,200.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0576.003307 |
Description:
Pharmaceuticals |
Amount:
$1,200.00 |
58.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for approval of the 2024 Family Eldercare Contract.
Attachments
59.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving quote and service agreement #2023281 between Williamson County and Data Projections, Inc. for an Audio Video (AV) System Upgrade at the Emergency Services Operations Center (ESOC) for a total of $353,347.88 pursuant to TIPS contract #230105, and authorizing the execution of the quote and service agreement. Funding Source is P603.
Attachments
60.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #23RFP93 Justice Complex Improvements to the highest scoring firm, QA Construction Services, Inc in the amount of Five Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand, Sixty Dollars ($558,060.00) based on the initial Pre-Construction phase and proposed Construction Budget and authorize the execution of the contract
. The funding source is P476.
Attachments
61.
Discuss consider and take appropriate action regarding the allocation of Long Range Planning funds in the Road & Bridge Division and General Budgets.
Attachments
62.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 6 in the amount of ($1,016,961.92) for Project T3346 East Wilco Highway (Southeast Loop Segment 1, Phase 1) (James Construction Group) P: 463 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
63.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a license agreement with Bar W Ranch HOA, Inc. for the Bar W Ranch Phase 7 subdivision – Precinct 2.
Attachments
64.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with GB Farms, LLC for 1.234 acres needed as right of way on the CR 255 project (Parcel 50). Funding Source: TANS P588
Attachments
65.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.039 acres and 0.041 acres) required for the construction of Hero Way. (Charles and Patricia Hoskins/ Parcel 331 & 331E) Funding Source: Road Bonds P326
Attachments
66.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.809 acres and 0.789 acres) required for the construction of Hero Way. (Charles and Terry Hoskins/ Parcel 329 & 329E) Funding Source: Road Bonds P326
Attachments
67.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and Liberty Hill Independent School District regarding the design and construction of additional turn lanes on the CR 258 expansion project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P277
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)."
68.
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 SH 195 @ Ronald Reagan.
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.
s) Discuss acquisition of right of way for Corridor J.
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
d) Discuss Blue Springs Blvd. property
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 SH 195 @ Ronald Reagan.
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.
s) Discuss acquisition of right of way for Corridor J.
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
d) Discuss Blue Springs Blvd. property
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
69.
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
j) Project Scrabble
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
70.
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.
71.
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).
72.
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).
73.
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)
74.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
75.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
76.
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.
77.
78.
Comments from Commissioners.
79.
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 22nd day of September 2023 at 4:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.