NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
October 17, 2023
9:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
October 17, 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 Constable Pct. 1
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.004718 |
Description:
PRE-EMP. PHYSICAL |
Amount:
$400.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.004705 |
Description:
PRE-EMP. SCREENING |
Amount:
$500.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.004350 |
Description:
PRINTED MAT. & BINDING |
Amount:
$300.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.003901 |
Description:
PUBLIC/BOOKS?/PERIODICA |
Amount:
$300.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.003100 |
Description:
OFFICE SUPPLIES |
Amount:
$300.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.004999 |
Description:
MISC. |
Amount:
$200.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.003900 |
Description:
MEMB. DUES |
Amount:
$100.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.004212 |
Description:
POSTAGE |
Amount:
$126.60 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.001114 |
Description:
CERTIFICATIONS |
Amount:
$1,800.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
$137.70 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.002020 |
Description:
RETIREMENT |
Amount:
$288.90 |
4.
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.:
0100.0560.005008 |
Description:
LE Equipment > $5k |
Amount:
$1,503.00 |
|
From/To:
TO: |
Acct No.:
0100.0560.004850 |
Description:
RCS Radio Fees |
Amount:
$1,503.00 |
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Human Resources.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0402.004100 |
Description:
Professional Services |
Amount:
$3,422.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0402.004208 |
Description:
Internet Cloud Solutions |
Amount:
$3,422.00 |
6.
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.:
0100.0509.004509 |
Description:
Facility Enhancements |
Amount:
$110,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0509.004620 |
Description:
Equipment Rental |
Amount:
$110,000.00 |
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Facilities Management.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0509.003002 |
Description:
Vehicle Equipment <$5,000 |
Amount:
$45,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0509.005700 |
Description:
Vehicles>$5,000 |
Amount:
$45,000.00 |
8.
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:
$3,845,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0200-0210-003599 |
Description:
Road Constr./Maint. |
Amount:
$2,499,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0200-0210-004100 |
Description:
Professional Services |
Amount:
$1,346,000.00 |
9.
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:
$1,400,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0200-0210-003597 |
Description:
Roadway Rehab |
Amount:
$1,400,000.00 |
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers.
Attachments
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of September 2023 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
Attachments
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a salary contribution agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Pece, Pct. 3, September 2023 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, September 2023 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
Attachments
15.
Consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of James W. Harrell Jr. as Deputy Constable to fill a vacant position in the Precinct 2 Constable's Office.
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the FY2023 Indigent Defense Formula Grant Application Resolution.
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the agreement between Williamson County and Mollee Westfall, Attorney at Law, PLLC, for consulting services for
pretrial and magistration
processes in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,000.00, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of Teammate Analytics annual software maintenance contract #202401 in the amount of $19,777.20, and exempting Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, Inc. from competitive bidding requirements per Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(7)(D), Discretionary Exemption for captive replacement parts or components for equipment.
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of additional licenses for Teammate Analytics, contract #202402, in the amount of $15,119.00, and exempting Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, Inc. from competitive bidding requirements per Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(7)(D), Discretionary Exemption for captive replacement parts or components for equipment.
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Consulting Services for HazMat Response Team Organizational Assessment, Gap Analysis and Strategic Plan, under RFP #24RFP3.
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Cost Estimate #2023287 between Williamson County and Southwest Bell Telephone Company ("AT&T") to relocate a utility pole at 3541 S Austin Ave in Georgetown and at 355 Texas Ave in Round Rock, for a total amount of $1,000.00, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on canceling Commissioners Court for Tuesday, November 28, 2023 and Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the agreement #202408 between Del Carmen Consulting, LLC and Williamson County for the Sandra Bland Act and the Texas Racial Profiling Law Compliance and Related Services for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office in the not-to-exceed amount of $8,000.00, 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)., and authorizing execution of the agreement.
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase between Williamson County and Gunn Buick GMC for a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 total for $50,958.75 pursuant to BuyBoard Co-Op contract #601-19.
Attachments
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to accept a donation of (1) used Large Gunner G1 kennel and (1) used XL Frisco Fold and Carry wire dog crate for the Sheriff's Office K9 unit pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 81.032.
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Go For Locations, LLC for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 17, 2023. (Traffic control for HEB commercial shoot on Oct 19th CR 412 in Taylor)
Attachments
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to apply for a grant from Petsmart Charities.
Attachments
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a report from G2 Construction for the Old DPS Remodel project (ARPA 445P/445A/12), First Amended and Restated Contract for Construction for a time extension of 270 days and for $702,000. Funding Source is 445P/44A/Old DPS Remodel/12.
Attachments
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 5 to Work Authorization 4 under Williamson County Contract between Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc. and Williamson County dated July 16, 2019 for On Call Utility Coordination and Relocated for All Williamson County Road and Bridge Capital Improvement Projects. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to July 31, 2026 and increase the maximum amount payable to $300,000.00. Funding source: Capital Projects.
Attachments
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of Robert B. Daigh, P.E. as Williamson County's Primary Voting Member and J. Terron Evertson, P.E. as Williamson County's Alternate Voting Member to the 2024 Campo Technical Advisory Committee.
Attachments
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of Tom Yantis as Williamson County's Primary Voting Member and Matthew Rector as Williamson County's Alternate Voting Member to the Campo Technical Advisory Committee Smaller Cities.
Attachments
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Warren Tract subdivision – Precinct 2.
Attachments
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 2B subdivision – Precinct 2.
Attachments
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approval of the preliminary plat for Leanos subdivision – Precinct 4.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the employment of Employee #14724 in the position of Senior Director of Emergency Services and the possible appointment of an Interim Senior Director of Emergency Services. 0904.00100
.
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a policy exception for a new hire for the new SVU Prosecutor II position in the District Attorney's Office.
Attachments
- DA Budget Reclassification Request Summary - Pros. II
- Memo on Salary Study Concerns
- Line Item Transfer Amount
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a services contract with Nineveh Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Jail to Jobs to provide services to support the operations of the Williamson County Expo Center.
Attachments
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting HS-Homeland Security Grant Number 2957209 in the amount of $41,000.00 to support the Williamson County Hazmat Monitor Maintenance Project.
Attachments
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting HS-Homeland Security, Urban Area Security Initiative - Regular Projects (UASI-R) for the Williamson County Hazmat Monitor/Suit/SCBA Maintenance Project, Grant Number 4893401 in the amount of $79,000.00 to support the Williamson County Hazmat Monitor/Suit/SCBA Maintenance Project.
Attachments
- HSGP, UASI-R Acceptance Resolution
- HSGP, UASI-R Congratulatory Letter
- HSGP, UASI-R Statement of Grant Award
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a Limited Market Release Agreement with Eitan Medical North America Inc.
Attachments
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving an updated interlocal agreement between Williamson County and Williamson County and Cites Health District related to collaboration for WilCo Care Recipients.
Attachments
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on establishing a Central Counting Station and appointment of officers to serve at the Central Counting Station for the election of November 7, 2023.
Attachments
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment of Early Voting Ballot Board Judge and Alternate Judge.
Attachments
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase #202432 of VOTEC Election Management and Compliance System (VEMACS) and Ballot Board annual licenses, maintenance, and support from VOTEC Corporation for the Williamson County Elections Department in the amount of $105,113.80 and exempting VOTEC Corporation from competitive bidding requirements per Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(7)(D) discretionary exemption for captive replacement parts or components for equipment.
Attachments
45.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive competitive sealed proposals for Portland Cement under IFB #24IFB001.
46.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing a blanket purchase order for tires to Texas Commercial Tire in the amount of $100,000.00 pursuant to BuyBoard contract #636-21.
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a career ladder for the Department of Infrastructure.
Attachments
48.
Receive the October 2023 Construction Summary Report and PowerPoint Presentation
Attachments
49.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $130,053.00 for Project 22IFB139 FM 3349 at US 79 (James Construction Group) P: 332 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
50.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $661,031.30 for Project 22IFB139 FM 3349 at US 79 (James Construction Group) P: 332 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to the On-Call Materials Testing & Geotechnical Engineering Services contract between Williamson County and B2Z Engineering, LLC relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program.
Project: AS-Needed by Work Authorization
Fund Source: Road Bonds
Project: AS-Needed by Work Authorization
Fund Source: Road Bonds
Attachments
52.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Utility Agreement with Bartlett Electric Cooperative (BEC) for utility relocations on the CR 332 Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Precinct 4.
Project: P366 Fund Source: Road Bonds
Project: P366 Fund Source: Road Bonds
Attachments
53.
Discuss and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Bigsky Capital, Ltd., Clarendor Capital, Ltd. and Sparrow Fields Properties, Ltd. , for 26.005 acres of ROW and a 0.157 acre temporary construction easement needed on East Wilco Highway. (Parcel 47) Funding Source: Road Bonds P588.
Attachments
54.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a conditional roadway acceptance agreement with DR Horton for the Bar W Ranch Phase 7 subdivision.
55.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 11.327 acres of right of way, 0.005 acres for a drainage easement, and a 3.091 acre electric easement required for the construction of Hero way/RM 2243. Edward A. Kirkpatrick, as Successor Co-Trustee of the Albert R. Champion Exemption Equivalent Trust, and John A. Kirkpatrick, as Successor Co-Trustee of the Albert R. Champion Exemption Equivalent Trust, and as Independent Executor of the Estate of Emogene M. Champion, Deceased/ Parcel 314/314D/314E Funding Source: Road Bonds P326
Attachments
56.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 2.801 acres of right of way and 1.154 acres for an electric easement required for the construction of Hero Way/RM 2243. Hero Way Capital, LLC/ Parcel 320/320E Funding Source: Road Bonds P326.
Attachments
57.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 0.286 acres of right of way and 0.138 acres for an electric easement required for the construction of Hero Way/RM 2243. Stella Carter/ Parcel 324/324E. Funding Source: Road Bonds P326.
Attachments
58.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 0.403 acres of right of way and 0.441 acres for an electric easement required for the construction of Hero Way/RM 2243. Brian Olson, Charity M. Olson, Gregory Olson and Hattie E. Olson/ Parcel 332/332E Funding Source: Road Bonds P326.
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)."
59.
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
60.
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
61.
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-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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01120; Jeremy Story v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
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-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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01120; Jeremy Story v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B.
2. USERRA Case No. TX-2023-00052-40-R
3. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-01208
2. USERRA Case No. TX-2023-00052-40-R
3. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-01208
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.
62.
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).
63.
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).
64.
Deliberate the employment, evaluation pertaining to annual review, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of the Senior Director of Williamson County Emergency Services (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
65.
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)
66.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
67.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
68.
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-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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01120; Jeremy Story v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
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-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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01120; Jeremy Story v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B.
2. USERRA Case No. TX-2023-00052-40-R
3. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-01208
2. USERRA Case No. TX-2023-00052-40-R
3. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-01208
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.
69.
70.
Comments from Commissioners.
71.
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 12th day of October 2023 at 6:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.