NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
February 27, 2024
9:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
February 27, 2024
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 – 39 )
( Items 3 – 39 )
3.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Constable 4.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100.0554.003100 |
Description:
OFFICE SUPPLIES |
Amount:
$1,070.58 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100.0554.003005 |
Description:
OFFICE FURNITURE < $5000 |
Amount:
$1,070.58 |
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Non-Departmental.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0100-0409-004998 |
Description:
Non-Departmental/Contingencies |
Amount:
$12,613 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0440-005700 |
Description:
DistAtty/Vehicle |
Amount:
$12,613 |
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Technology Services
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0503.005740 |
Description:
Computer Equipment > $5,000 |
Amount:
$26,100.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0503.003012 |
Description:
Communication Equip < $5,000 |
Amount:
$26,100.00 |
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.:
0100.0509.003010 |
Description:
Computer Equipment |
Amount:
$7,500.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0509.003102 |
Description:
Safety Supplies |
Amount:
$7,500.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0509.004430 |
Description:
Utilities |
Amount:
$40,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0509.004541 |
Description:
Vehicle Maintenance/Repair |
Amount:
$40,000.00 |
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0509.004509 |
Description:
Facility Enhancements |
Amount:
$4,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0509.004620 |
Description:
Equipment Rentals |
Amount:
$4,000.00 |
7.
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.:
0100.0509.004430 |
Description:
Utilities |
Amount:
$150,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0509.004510 |
Description:
Building Maint & Repair |
Amount:
$150,000.00 |
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Environmental Services Division.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0661.005700 |
Description:
Vehicles > $5,000 |
Amount:
$2,000.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0661.004541 |
Description:
Vehicle Repairs & Maint |
Amount:
$2,000.00 |
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road & Bridge Division.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0200-0210-005700 |
Description:
Vehicles >$5000 |
Amount:
$9,900.00 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0200-0210-005003 |
Description:
Equipment >$5000 |
Amount:
$9,900.00 |
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 January 2024 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
Attachments
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 thru 02/15/2024 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider and take action on approving the Investment Report for the Quarter ending December 31, 2023, which was approved by the investment committee on January 29, 2024.
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider and take action on approving the Williamson County Investment Policy for 2024, which was approved by the Investment Committee on January 29, 2024.
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the County Attorney December 2023 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the County Attorney January 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the 2023 Racial Profiling Report for Williamson County Constable 4.
Attachments
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Stephen Balderas to ESD #3 board with the term to commence February 27th and continue until December 31st, 2025.
19.
Discuss and take appropriate action on noting in the Minutes the County Clerk's CE hours from the County Investment Academy created by Texas Association of Counties.
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a First Amended and Restated Farm Lease between Williamson County, Texas, and Weldon Copeland and Kevin Copeland, jointly and severally, for the lease of 149 acres of land situated near the intersection of Landfill Road and FM 1660 in Hutto, Williamson County, Texas for purposes of farming.
Attachments
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the non-renewal of the Falcon Complete License Subscription and termination of the Terms and Conditions with CrowdStrike, Inc., effective April 11, 2024, and that appropriate officials take necessary actions to provide notice of such termination.
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of BLX Group LLC to provide professional advice and counsel relating to cash flow analyses and bidding agent services in connection with Williamson County's investment portfolio; 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
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the uniform policy for the Elections Department.
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an investment from Maddie's Fund for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to accept an investment from Best Friends Animal Society.
Attachments
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to accept a grant investment from Greater Good.
Attachments
27.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase agreement for an additional Bonfire Pro Seat License with Bonfire Interactive Ltd., in the amount of $2,362.50, as per DIR contract #DIR-TSO-4363, and authorizing the execution of the purchase agreement.
Attachments
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a contract extension with Accelerated Card Company, LLC dba Certified Payments in order to allow additional time to complete the solicitation process.
Attachments
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Funding Agreement #2024115 between Williamson County and Family Restoration Coaching for parent mentoring services for $40,000.00, exempting the purchase from competitive bidding requirements under Tex. Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) a personal or professional service, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Funding Agreement #2024116 between Williamson County and Simple Sparrow Care Farm for housing services for $30,000.00, exempting the purchase from competitive bidding requirements under Tex. Government Code 2254.002(2)(A)(v) Medicine, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Purchase #2024111 between Williamson County and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for CivilServe annual support and maintenance for the amount of $54,783.55, pursuant to Sourcewell contract #0903220-TTI.
Attachments
32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Rental Agreement #2024127 between Williamson County and Pitney Bowes, Inc. for leasing a postage machine for the monthly charge of $713.53 for sixty (60) months pursuant to BuyBoard contract #656-21, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Agreement for Construction Services #2024144 with The Brandt Companies, LLC for the Juvenile Justice Center Exhaust Fan Replacement - Phase I for Facilities Management in the amount of $25,212.00 pursuant to Choice Partners Cooperative Contract #CSP-22-049MF, and authorize execution of the agreement.
Attachments
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFSQ #21RFSQ2 providing continuing engineering services for the design of the Fleet Shop expansion at the Central Maintenance to MODE Design Company in the amount up to Forty-Eight Thousand and Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($48,950.00) and authorize execution of the agreement. The funding source is P608.
Attachments
35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFSQ #21RFSQ2 providing continuing engineering services for the expansion of the existing Road and Bridge Personnel Building to MODE Design Company in the amount up to Sixty-One Thousand and Twenty-Five Dollars ($61,025.00) and authorize execution of the agreement. The funding source is P643.
Attachments
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 4 in the amount of $456,280.00 to expire March 31, 2025 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between KC Engineering, Inc. and Williamson County dated May 31, 2022 for Engineering Design Services for Seven (7) HMAC Widening Projects. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.
Attachments
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 7 in the amount of $365,722.00 to expire December 31, 2025 under Williamson County contract for Engineering Services between Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc. and Williamson County dated July 16, 2019 for CR 255 City of Georgetown Water Line Relocations. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100
Attachments
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on ratifying and approving the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 7A Section 3 subdivision – Precinct 2.
Attachments
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Villa Torre subdivision – Precinct 3.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution acknowledging February 24, 2024, as Government Communicators Day in recognition of the Public Affairs staff and all government communicators who work to inform, educate and engage their communities.
Attachments
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation declaring March 6 and 7, 2024 as Amplify Wilco Days.
Attachments
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding repairs to County vehicles damaged during the September 24, 2023 hail storm.
43.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve a Resolution Authorizing the County Judge to Execute Certificates Expressing Official Intent to reimburse costs of projects.
Attachments
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of Public Involvement for Infrastructure Projects contract RFP1812-284, renewal option period 4 (FINAL), with Rifeline, LLC, for the same pricing but with an amendment to the rate schedule to include three new job titles as listed in Attachment 1. The contract for the term shall be for March 26, 2024 - March 26, 2025, with Rifeline, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.00 and authorize the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
45.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #23RFP97 for the Preservation, Imaging, and Indexing of District Clerk Files to Kofile Technologies, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Attachments
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Quote #2024121 for Laserfiche Annual Support from MCCi, LLC in the amount of $121,266.10, pursuant to BuyBoard cooperative contract #716-23, and authorizing execution of the quote.
Attachments
47.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Purchase #2024131 between Williamson County and CMS Communications to replace current network switches to Cisco Catalyst 9200 switches for a total amount of $168,050.00, pursuant to TIPS contract #21050301, and authorize the execution of the purchase.
Attachments
48.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Purchase #2024133 between Williamson County and Presidio Networked Solutions, Inc. to replace C9500 routers for the total amount of $187,851.50, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-TSO-4167, and authorizing the execution of the purchase.
Attachments
49.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving annual purchase #2024137 between Williamson County and Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC, for maintenance of Cisco equipment, for the total amount of $175,540.22, pursuant to the Texas DIR-TSO 4167 contract, and authorizing the execution of the purchase.
Attachments
50.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #24IFB24, Animal Shelter Pharmaceuticals and Clinic Supplies, split on a per item basis, to three responsive bidders: Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc.; Patterson Veterinary; and Rally, Inc.
Attachments
- 24IFB24 Tabulation
- 24IFB24 Award Recommendation
- 24IFB24 Recommendation Letter
- Midwest Vet Supply, Inc Contract
- Form 1295 Midwest Vet Supply
- 24IFB24 Patterson Contract
- Form 1295 Patterson Veterinary
- 24IFB24 Rally Contract
- Form 1295 Rally
51.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Amendment #2024106 between Williamson County and Safeware, Inc. for the amount of $375,840.00, and authorizing the execution of the Amendment.
Attachments
52.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Purchase #2024132 for 151,500 rounds of 9MM ammunition from USAVetAmmo in the amount of $56,000.00, pursuant to BuyBoard contract #698-23, and authorizing execution of the quote.
Attachments
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 revenues for Park Donations.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
|
Acct No.:
0100.0000.367403 |
Description:
Park Donations |
Amount:
$646.65 |
54.
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:
$646.65 |
55.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a 2019 Park Bond Transfer to close P562 (Expo Center Support Amenities) and move the remaining funds of $1,855,977.26 to P635 (West Arena and Amenities).
56.
Receive the February 2024 Construction Summary Report and PowerPoint Presentation.
Attachments
57.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 3 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc. and Williamson County dated July 16, 2019 for Utility Coordination for All Williamson County Activities Not Related to Road Bond Activities RFQ 1811-273.
Attachments
58.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Research (CAR), for archaeological 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 255 Project, a Road and Bridge Project in Commissioner Pct. 3. P546
Attachments
59.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding prioritization of a potential congressional earmark project.
Attachments
60.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 9 in the amount of ($268,281.51) for Project T4327 Great Oaks Drive Improvements (DeNucci Constructors) P: 270 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
61.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $271,902.72 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 AT US79 (James Construction) P: 332 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
62.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a purchase contract with Lucio Chaves and Maria Ugalde Hernandez for 0.1001 AC needed as right of way and 0.041 AC needed as a utility easement for the CR 314 project (Parcel 17/17E). Funding Source: Road Bonds P364
Attachments
63.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a purchase contract with Susan Chavarria for 0.419 AC needed as right of way on the CR 314 project. (Parcel 25) Funding Source: Road Bonds P364
Attachments
64.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a purchase contract with 313 Jarrell Properties, LLC. for 0.194 AC and 0.209 AC needed as right of way on the CR 314 project. (Parcels 27 & 28) Funding Source: Road Bonds P364
Attachments
65.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding Relocation of Water System Improvements CR 332 Roadway Construction Project with Sonterra Municipal Utility District. Funding Source: Road Bonds P366
Attachments
66.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a purchase contract with FM 973 TRC1, LLC for 2.420 acres needed as right of way on the Corridor A-2 project. Funding Source: TANS P588
Attachments
67.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a purchase contract with Taylor FM 973 LLC for 23.864 acres and 4.951 acres needed as right of way on the Corridor A-2 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)."
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 the acquisition of 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd., #300, Hutto, Texas
p) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Bagdad Road/CR 279.
q) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for CR 314.
r) Discuss acquisition of right of way for Corridor J.
s) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Southwestern Blvd.
t) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for CR 313.
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 the acquisition of 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd., #300, Hutto, Texas
p) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Bagdad Road/CR 279.
q) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for CR 314.
r) Discuss acquisition of right of way for Corridor J.
s) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Southwestern Blvd.
t) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for CR 313.
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
k) Project School Bus
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
k) Project School Bus
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-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
4. 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
5. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. 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
16. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01117-RP; Adam Mirelez #02413581 v. Llano County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
17. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01223-RP; Siddharth Kode v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
18. Cause No. 2SC-23-0402; Wanda Wolsch v. Johnson Development, et al.; In the Justice Court of Williamson County, Precinct Two
19. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00086; Kailey Padilla v. Daniel Osvaldo Perez and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
20. Cause No.24-0219-C395; Debra Damman et al. v. Steve Armbruster et al.; In the 395 th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
21. Cause No. 24-0115-C395; Williamson County Republican Party Executive Committee, John Gordon, Precinct Chair #123, Debra Damman, Precinct Chair #151 v. Williamson County Elections Department et al., In the 395 th 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-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
4. 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
5. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. 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
16. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01117-RP; Adam Mirelez #02413581 v. Llano County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
17. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01223-RP; Siddharth Kode v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
18. Cause No. 2SC-23-0402; Wanda Wolsch v. Johnson Development, et al.; In the Justice Court of Williamson County, Precinct Two
19. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00086; Kailey Padilla v. Daniel Osvaldo Perez and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
20. Cause No.24-0219-C395; Debra Damman et al. v. Steve Armbruster et al.; In the 395 th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
21. Cause No. 24-0115-C395; Williamson County Republican Party Executive Committee, John Gordon, Precinct Chair #123, Debra Damman, Precinct Chair #151 v. Williamson County Elections Department et al., In the 395 th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B
d. Claims:
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.
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.
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-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
4. 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
5. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. 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
16. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01117-RP; Adam Mirelez #02413581 v. Llano County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
17. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01223-RP; Siddharth Kode v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
18. Cause No. 2SC-23-0402; Wanda Wolsch v. Johnson Development, et al.; In the Justice Court of Williamson County, Precinct Two
19. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00086; Kailey Padilla v. Daniel Osvaldo Perez and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
20. Cause No.24-0219-C395; Debra Damman et al. v. Steve Armbruster et al.; In the 395 th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
21. Cause No. 24-0115-C395; Williamson County Republican Party Executive Committee, John Gordon, Precinct Chair #123, Debra Damman, Precinct Chair #151 v. Williamson County Elections Department et al., In the 395 th 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-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
4. 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
5. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. 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
16. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01117-RP; Adam Mirelez #02413581 v. Llano County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
17. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01223-RP; Siddharth Kode v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
18. Cause No. 2SC-23-0402; Wanda Wolsch v. Johnson Development, et al.; In the Justice Court of Williamson County, Precinct Two
19. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00086; Kailey Padilla v. Daniel Osvaldo Perez and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
20. Cause No.24-0219-C395; Debra Damman et al. v. Steve Armbruster et al.; In the 395 th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
21. Cause No. 24-0115-C395; Williamson County Republican Party Executive Committee, John Gordon, Precinct Chair #123, Debra Damman, Precinct Chair #151 v. Williamson County Elections Department et al., In the 395 th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B
d. Claims:
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.
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.
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 February 2024 at 5:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.