NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
April 16, 2024
9:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
April 16, 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 – 22 )
( Items 3 – 22 )
3.
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:
$13,724.67 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0440-001100 |
Description:
DistAtty/FT Salary |
Amount:
$11,095.12 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0440-002010 |
Description:
DistAtty/FICA |
Amount:
$848.78 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0100-0440-002020 |
Description:
DistAtty/Retirement |
Amount:
$1,780.77 |
4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
From |
Acct No.:
0100.0475.004902 |
Description:
Co Atty Leg Supp |
Amount:
$942.50 |
|
From/To:
To |
Acct No.:
0100.0475.004232 |
Description:
Training, Conf., Seminars |
Amount:
$942.50 |
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Elections.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM |
Acct No.:
0376.0376.004232 |
Description:
Training, Conf, Seminar |
Amount:
$20,000.00 |
|
From/To:
TO |
Acct No.:
0376.0376.004212 |
Description:
Postage |
Amount:
$20,000.00 |
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM: |
Acct No.:
0100.0560.003008 |
Description:
Law Enforcement Equip < $5,000 |
Amount:
$43,352.00 |
|
From/To:
TO: |
Acct No.:
0100.0560.005008 |
Description:
Law Enforcement Equip > $5,000 |
Amount:
$43,352.00 |
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM: |
Acct No.:
0100.0560.004100 |
Description:
Professional Services |
Amount:
$5,000.00 |
|
From/To:
TO: |
Acct No.:
0100.0560.003398 |
Description:
Video Tapes/CD/DVD |
Amount:
$5,000.00 |
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM: |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.005003 |
Description:
Equipment > $5,000 |
Amount:
$20,000.00 |
|
From/To:
TO: |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.004541 |
Description:
Vehicle Repairs & Maint. |
Amount:
$20,000.00 |
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
From/To:
FROM: |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.003003 |
Description:
Radio Equipment < $5,000 |
Amount:
$11,800.00 |
|
From/To:
TO: |
Acct No.:
0100.0570.005730 |
Description:
Radio Equipment > $5,000 |
Amount:
$11,800.00 |
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Vin #1171 through Sale to Insurance, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
Attachments
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve waiving Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office.
Attachments
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 through 04/11/2024 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of March 2024 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Consent to Lease Assignment between Williamson County, Texas, Univision Radio Broadcasting Texas, LP, as Assignor, and Spire Tower US LLC, as Assignee, relating to the Tower Site Lease Agreement originally executed between Univision Radio Broadcasting Texas, LP, as Lessee, and Williamson County, Texas, as Landlord, dated effective April 1, 2023.
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving relocating two shoreline reels to the rear of the ambulance bay for Wilco Medic Unit 53 and change EMS office receptacle to a quad and feed with generator power in the amount of $1,693.07 and authorize execution of the Service Contract # 2024165.
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a moving service contract between Williamson County and Bouffard Transfer Inc. for moving services for the upcoming May election in the amount of $28,560 and authorizing the execution of the Agreement.
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Controlling Terms and Conditions Agreement #2024174 between Williamson County and Mobile Communications America, Inc., and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
Attachments
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving purchase #2024105 between Mobile Communications America, Inc. and Williamson County for the installation of additional video surveillance at the Round Rock Annex for the amount of $3,960.00, and authorizing execution of the proposal.
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase between Williamson County and Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for the amount of $54,401.82 pursuant to TIPS contract #240102, and authorizing the execution of the Purchase.
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Design or Engineer Services for Minor County Building Projects under RFSQ #24RFSQ53. Funding source will be determined depending on each project.
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the vehicle/equipment replacement schedule.
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the replat for the Drake's Crossing, Lot 119-A subdivision – Precinct 2.
Attachments
REGULAR AGENDA
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing key staff from Emergency Management, Emergency Services, Parks, Wireless and TDEM.
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on declaring the week of April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Attachments
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing the Williamson County Attorney's Office for receiving the Texas Victim Friendly Initiative (Gold) Award from the Texas Victim Services Association.
26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Proclamation recognizing April 21-27, 2024 as Crime Victims' Rights Week.
Attachments
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Proclamation recognizing April 14-20, 2024 as National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.
Attachments
28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action in honoring the life of Wayne Rhoden, volunteer extraordinaire, with a proclamation declaring April 16, 2024 as Wayne Rhoden Day in Williamson County.
Attachments
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation declaring National Donate Life Month in Williamson County.
Attachments
30.
Discuss and take appropriate action to amend the 2016 and 2020 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plans.
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on funding new positions at 15% over the minimum for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget process.
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on mid year changes to the FY2024 Employee Policy Manual.
Attachments
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to represent Williamson County, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell, in his official capacity, and William Gravell, Jr., in his individual capacity, in Cause No. 1:23-cv-00759-RP;
Derrick Neal v. Williamson County and Cities Health District, et al.;
in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, and also to provide Williamson County other legal services assigned or requested, only if the scope of which is confirmed by the Williamson County Commissioners Court or its General Counsel; 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 Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code; and further find that funding such agreement as to William Gravell, Jr., in his individual capacity, serves a public interest and not merely a private interest, and that any alleged act or omission of said party in relation to the allegations asserted in this lawsuit was performed while acting in good faith and within the scope of his official duties as Williamson County Judge.
Attachments
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of the law firm of Ross Gannaway Clifton, PLLC to represent Williamson County in relation to civil service and human resources matters; 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 Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
Attachments
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for Juvenile Services to accept a $42,815.00 grant though Texas Parks and Wilidife to provide outdoor programs for youth.
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Property Use Agreement for Williamson County Sheriff's Office Training between Williamson County and 84 Lumber Company relating to use of property for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office's training exercises.
Attachments
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving an Agreement for Geotechnical/Construction Materials Test Engineering Services, #2024175, through RFQ #T2086, relating to the new Williamson County Headquarters, to Raba Kistner, Inc., in the amount up to $144,294.74 and authorize execution of the agreement. The funding source is P577.
Attachments
38.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement for design services between Williamson County and Reliance Architecture, LLC relating to the Jail North Roof Redesign and Jail Facade awning. Funding Source: 01.0100.1008.004509
Attachments
39.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding revised Change Order #2 from Falkenberg Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $40,636.21 between Williamson County and Falkenberg Construction Co., Inc. relating to the Jail North Facade Make Safe project. (Funding Source: 01.0100.1008.004509)
Attachments
40.
Receive the April 2024 Construction Summary Report and PowerPoint Presentation
Attachments
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 4 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. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.
Attachments
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 1 under Williamson County contract for Engineering Services between Rodriguez Engineering Laboratories and Williamson County dated March 19, 2024 for Materials Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004160.
Attachments
43.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 12 in the amount of $64,791.00 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 US79 (James Construction) P: 332 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
44.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $82,301.65 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 at US79 (James Construction) P: 332 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
45.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 14 in the amount of $101,248.22 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 at US79 (James Construction) P: 332 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
46.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $29,260.00 for Project 24IFB15 Liberty Hill Bypass (Chasco Constructors) P: 346 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
47.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $4,305.00 for Project 22IFB110 SW Bypass Ext. (Joe Bland Construction) P: 352 Funding Source: Road Bond.
Attachments
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Chandler Road Extension design contract between Williamson County and Huitt-Zollars, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
Project: P294 Fund Source: Road Bonds
Project: P294 Fund Source: Road Bonds
Attachments
49.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to execute a PEC Easement in and across 0.348 acres owned by Williamson County on the Liberty Hill Bypass project. Road Bonds P346
Attachments
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Quitclaim Right of Way Deed to the City of Round Rock for the N. Mays project.
Attachments
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Manuel Elizondo Reyes for 0.1334 acres needed as right of way and 0.0459 acres needed as an electric easement on the CR 314 project (Parcel 13/13E). Funding Source: Road Bonds P364
Attachments
52.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Mario Moran and Horalia Mejia to acquire 0.0198 AC needed as right of way and 0.0048 acres needed as an electric utility easement for the CR 314 project (Parcel 16/16E). Funding Source: Road Bonds P364
Attachments
53.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.014 acres and 0.471 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (Kreinke/ Parcel 19 and 19A) 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)."
54.
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
55.
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 Mellencamp
b) Project Glee
c) Project Skyfall
d) Project Stamper
e) Project Soul Train
f) Project Dragon
g) Project School Bus
Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
a) Project Mellencamp
b) Project Glee
c) Project Skyfall
d) Project Stamper
e) Project Soul Train
f) Project Dragon
g) Project School Bus
56.
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. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00318-DII; Laura Pressley et al. v. Jane Nelson et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
21. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00759-RP; Derrick Neal v. Williamson County and Cities Health District, 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-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. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00318-DII; Laura Pressley et al. v. Jane Nelson et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
21. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00759-RP; Derrick Neal v. Williamson County and Cities Health District, 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
d. Claims:
1. Claim No. 07192023-560-109 - auto liability claim by Edge Electric, Inc. for incident occurring on or about 7/19/2023
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.
57.
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).
58.
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).
59.
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)
60.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
61.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
62.
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. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00318-DII; Laura Pressley et al. v. Jane Nelson et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
21. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00759-RP; Derrick Neal v. Williamson County and Cities Health District, 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-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. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00318-DII; Laura Pressley et al. v. Jane Nelson et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
21. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00759-RP; Derrick Neal v. Williamson County and Cities Health District, 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
d. Claims:
1. Claim No. 07192023-560-109 - auto liability claim by Edge Electric, Inc. for incident occurring on or about 7/19/2023
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.
63.
64.
Comments from Commissioners.
65.
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 April 2024 at 4:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.