NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
October 24, 2023
9:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
October 24, 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 – 19 )
( Items 3 – 19 )
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Court at Law #1.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0426-004010 |
Description:
CCL#1/Visiting Judges |
Amount:
$3,014.20 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0426-001107 |
Description:
CCL#1/Temp |
Amount:
$2,800.00 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0426-002010 |
Description:
CCL#1/FICA |
Amount:
$214.20 |
4.
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.:
0100.0551.005730 |
Description:
RADIO EQUIPMENT > $5,000 |
Amount:
$690.92 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.001914 |
Description:
BILINGUAL STIPEND |
Amount:
$558.54 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.002010 |
Description:
FICA |
Amount:
$42.73 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0551.002020 |
Description:
RETIREMENT |
Amount:
$89.65 |
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers.
Attachments
6.
Discuss and take appropriate action to establish an additional $100 cash drawer for Animal Services for a new employee.
7.
Consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of James A. McFall as Deputy Constable to fill a vacant position in the Precinct 2 Constable's Office.
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the addendum to which this will extend the services provided by Questica for the budget software implementation project and authorizing the execution of the Amendment.
Attachments
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Agreement #202414 for Williamson County and Infax, Inc. for the annual maintenance of the Electronic Docket Display System covering 10.01.23-09.30.24, in the amount of $12,700.00, and authorizing execution of the agreement exempting this purchase from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024. (7)(D) captive replacement parts or components for equipment.
Attachments
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving #202416 Addendum to Terms and Conditions for immixTechnology, Inc. for workforce timekeeping software in the amount of $90,171.28, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-TSO-4315.
Attachments
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Agreement #202412 with Data Armor, LLC to provide on-site shredding services to support Williamson County Departments on as need basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000.00, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving agreement #202426 between Data Projections and Williamson County for the DPI Gold Annual Maintenance for all Courtroom Audio Visual (AV) systems for the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000.00, pursuant to TIPS Contract #230105 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Service Contract #202406 between Williamson County and Cleaning Guys, LLC for the amount of $2,904.33, and authorize the execution of the contract.
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action on approving Amendment #2 for Jail Inmate Food Services contract #21RFP4 between Aramark Correctional Services, LLC and Williamson County to authorize price increase to provide jail inmate food service pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 262.024(a)(8) and 351.001, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract with an increase in the per-meal price detailed in the attached spreadsheet. Pricing shall be effective November 23, 2023 through November 22, 2024.
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Municipal Utility District for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 24, 2023.
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on closing out bid process and not awarding IFB #23IFB94 Landfill Farm Lease Hutto-100 Acre Tract and accepting the only bidder's withdrawal request due to the land use adjustments presented by Waste Management.
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Cross Culvert Replacements for FY24, under IFB #24IFB6.
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 to Work Authorization No 6 under Williamson County Contract between Diamond Surveying and Williamson County dated May 19, 2020 for Chandler Corridor (SH 130 to CR 101) Segment 1. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to April 30, 2024 and increase the maximum amount payable to $42,350.00. Funding source: P599.
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for The Cove Phase 1 subdivision – Precinct 4.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
20.
09:30 AM - Hold Public Hearing regarding setting the rate associated with the mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2024 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting the rate associated with the mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2024 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding an update on the Jail Standards report.
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a new Sr. Purchasing Specialist position for the Purchasing Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0409-001100 |
Description:
Non Departmental/FT Salary |
Amount:
$58,582.52 |
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0409-002010 |
Description:
Non Departmental/FICA |
Amount:
$4,481.56 |
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0409-002020 |
Description:
Non Departmental/Retirement |
Amount:
$9,402.49 |
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0409-002030 |
Description:
Non Departmental/Insurance |
Amount:
$9,600.00 |
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0409-004998 |
Description:
Non Departmental/Contingencies |
Amount:
$14,400.00 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0494-001100 |
Description:
Purchasing/FT Salary |
Amount:
$58,582.52 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0494-002010 |
Description:
Purchasing/FICA |
Amount:
$4,481.56 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0494-002020 |
Description:
Purchasing/Retirement |
Amount:
$9,402.49 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0494-002030 |
Description:
Purchasing/Insurance |
Amount:
$9,600.00 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0494-003005 |
Description:
Purchasing/Office Furniture |
Amount:
$6,000.00 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0494-003010 |
Description:
Purchasing/Computer Equipment |
Amount:
$4,500.00 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0494-003011 |
Description:
Purchasing/Computer Software |
Amount:
$200.00 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0494-003900 |
Description:
Purchasing/Membership Dues |
Amount:
$400.00 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0494-004231 |
Description:
Purchasing/Travel |
Amount:
$200.00 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0494-004232 |
Description:
Purchasing/Training |
Amount:
$3,000.00 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0494-004350 |
Description:
Purchasing/Printed Materials |
Amount:
$100.00 |
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0409-002050 |
Description:
Non Departmental/Work Comp |
Amount:
$300.00 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0494-002050 |
Description:
Non Departmental/Work Comp |
Amount:
$300.00 |
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving revisions to the Purchasing Policy and Purchasing Manual to include updating the Oracle Purchasing Permission Process, adjusting the three-quote requirement threshold from $5,000 to $20,000 and adding Form 1295 to the agenda documentation for Purchasing contracts.
Attachments
25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations with the U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Williamson County, in the amount of $209,500.00, and execution of the agreement. Funding Sources are P383 and 2019 Road Bonds.
Attachments
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an approval for Juvenile Services to apply for a grant through Texas Parks and Wildlife to provide outdoor programs for youth.
Attachments
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the ALS Education Affiliation Agreement between Williamson County EMS and RC Health Services.
Attachments
28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving agreement #202410 between Williamson County and SHI for Adobe Enterprise licenses and subscription renewals, for a total amount of $122,614.40 pursuant to Sourcewell contract #081419-SHI, valid through 10.30.24, and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
Attachments
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the agreement #202439 between Williamson County and Mythics, Inc. in the amount of $185,596.54, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-TSO-4158, and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
Attachments
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing Work Order Agreement #202435 for Unified Enterprise Support Services with Microsoft Corporation per DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-4911 for the term of 11.01.23-10.31.24, in the amount of $136,230.44, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the annual support and maintenance agreement #202403, for Odyssey Judicial and Jail Software with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $489,503.92 pursuant to Sourcewell cooperative contract #090320 TTI.
Attachments
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a blanket purchase order for fuel to Fuelman Fuel Cards in the amount of $380,000.00 pursuant to Omnia Partners co-op contract #R211101.
33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving purchase #202442 between Williamson County and Defender Supply for the total amount of $147,000.00, pursuant to Tarrant County ILA #2022-200, and authorizing the execution of the purchase.
Attachments
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Construction Contract #2023291 between Texas Fifth Wall Roofing Systems, Inc. and Williamson County for County Justice Center (CJC) North Roof replacement, in the amount of Four Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand, Three Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars $494,379.00, pursuant to TIPS contract #21060301 and execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P615.
Attachments
35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of six (6) pieces of Caterpillar Heavy Equipment from Holt Cat which includes one (1) Model: 140LVR Motor Grader, one (1) Model: CW34NN Pneumatic Roller, one (1) Model: 308 Excavator, one (1) Model: 420 Backhoe Loader, and two (2) Model: 289D3 Skid Steer fot the total amount of $1,072,682.00 pursuant to Sourcewell #032119-CAT, warranties included.
Attachments
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Landfill Site Operating Plan Permit Modification.
Attachments
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 6 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between HNTB Corporation and Williamson County dated December 17, 2019 for General Engineering Consultant - Construction Management/Inspection Services for Williamson County Road Bond Projects.
Attachments
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 7 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between HNTB Corporation and Williamson County dated December 17, 2019 for General Engineering Consultant - Construction Management/Inspection Services for Williamson County Road and Bridge Department Projects.
Attachments
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 2 to the On-Call Surveying Services between Williamson County and Austin Survey Company LLC dba Inland Geodetics relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program. Project: As-Needed by Work Authorization Fund Source: Road Bonds
Attachments
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Studies (CAS), for archeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the CR 332 Realignment Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4. Project Number: P366
Attachments
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Studies (CAS), for archeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the CR 314 Safety Improvements Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4. Project Number: P364
Attachments
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $327,321.48 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 at US 79 (James Construction Group) P: 332 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreement for the Acquisition of Replacement Electric Easements and use of the power of Eminent Domain by Williamson County for portions of the proposed Hero Way/RM 2243 project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P326
Attachments
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.777 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (Reeves/ Parcel 32) Funding Source: TANS P588
Attachments
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.621 acres) required for the construction of Bagdad Rd./CR 279. (Action Propane, Inc./ Parcel 14) Funding Source: Road Bonds P343
Attachments
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Theron and Ellie Vaughan for 0.603 acres and 0.099 acres needed as right of way on the CR 314 project (Parcels 20 & 21). Funding Source: Road Bonds P364
Attachments
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Round Rock SH 130, LLC. for 12.314 acres of right of way needed for the Corridor B project. Funding Source: TANS P588
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)."
48.
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
49.
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
50.
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.
51.
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).
52.
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).
53.
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)
54.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
55.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
56.
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.
57.
58.
Comments from Commissioners.
59.
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 20th day of October 2023 at 5:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.