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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
Commissioners Courtroom
710 S. Main Street, Georgetown
January 28, 2025
9:30 A.M.
The Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in Regular Session at the above location, date, and time to consider the items set forth below.  It is the intent of the Commissioners Court to have a quorum physically present at the meeting. Up to two (2) Commissioners Court members may participate by videoconference call in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
 
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 – 46)
 
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer from Non-Departmental to the District Attorney's Office.
 

Fiscal Impact


4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for All District Courts.
 

Fiscal Impact


5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Parks Department.
 

Fiscal Impact


6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Non-Departmental.
 

Fiscal Impact


7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Attachments

 
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of December 2024 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

Attachments

 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on canceling the public hearing set for January 28, 2025, at 9:30 AM regarding proposed amendments to the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations pursuant to the authority of Chapter 232 of the Texas Local Government Code; setting a new public hearing on such proposed amendments to the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations for March 4, 2025, at 9:30 AM; and authorizing publication of notice of the new public hearing in the Williamson County Sun.
 
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, December 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the evidence submitted by Constable Kevin Wilkie showing he is a licensed Texas Peace Officer.
 

Attachments

 
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the 2024 Racial Profiling Report for Constable 4.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the evidence submitted by Constable Paul Leal showing he is a licensed Texas Peace Officer.
 

Attachments

 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the evidence submitted by Constable Jeffrey Anderson showing he is a licensed Texas Peace Officer.
 

Attachments

 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the 2024 Racial Profiling Report for Williamson County Constable Pct. 1.
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the evidence submitted by Constable Mickey Chance showing he is a licensed Texas Peace Officer.
 

Attachments

 
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the County Attorney's Office Racial Profile report for 2024.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the appointment of Christine Newman to fill out an unexpired term on the ESD 1 Board of Commissioners. The term will be from January 28, 2025 – December 31, 2026.
 

Attachments

 
19.
Discuss, consider, and take action on an agreement with PetPoint to transfer data from Georgetown Animal Shelter's Chameleon database system to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. 
 

Attachments

 
20.
Discuss, consider, and take action on accepting a grant from Petsmart Charities.
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to accept funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY2024, Local Solicitation.
 

Attachments

 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to accept donations of Nutri-Source dog food for the Sheriff's Office K9 unit from Wag Heaven pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 81.032.
 
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed solicitations for Night Vision Binoculars for Williamson County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team under IFB #25IFB27.
 
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Master Professional Service Agreement (MPSA) #2025110 not to exceed $500,000 and associated Work Authorization #1 between Williamson County and Gradient Professional Solutions, LLC for Advisement and Support and exempting the contract from the competitive bid process per TGC 2254.002 (2)(A)(i) accounting as a Professional Service, and authorize the execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System under RFP #25RFP21.
 
26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving purchase #2025108 between Williamson County and Motorola Solutions, Inc. In-Car Radio Equipment in the amount of $67,937.52, pursuant to Texas DIR #DIR-CPO-5433 cooperative contract.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on participation in the Williamson County Road Bond Program under the County's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for improvements to Ranch to Market Road 2243 (Leander Road) Phase 1A, Williamson County, Texas.
 

Attachments

 
28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP) approval of enrollment of properties participating during the 2024 calendar year (any participation received on or prior to 12/31/24) into the tax benefit financing plan for tax year 2024 and to re-enroll prior year permit participant properties.
 

Attachments

 
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate on a Temporary Construction Easement between Williamson County and Atmos Energy Corporation authorizing Atmos' use of a temporary easement area for construction of the gas line relocation project adjacent to Southwestern Boulevard, Georgetown, Texas.
 

Attachments

 
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action authorizing the purchase and service agreement #202585 between Lerch Bates, Inc., and Williamson County for elevator consulting services for assessment and reporting of elevators at multiple locations, in the amount of Forty-Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars ($49,322.00), pursuant to Omnia Contract Number 2019001568, and execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the service and purchase contract #202593 between Straight Arrow Striping, LLC and Williamson County for Fire Striping of Sheriff Office Training Center (SOTC) Parking Lot, in the amount of Three Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars ($3,797.00) and execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Services and Purchase Contract #2025105 with Vince Knight dba Knight Restoration to Seal 2nd Floor Windows at the Cedar Park Annex for Facilities Management in the amount of $5,500.00 and authorize execution of this agreement.
 

Attachments

 
33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Services and Purchase Contract #2025104 with Vince Knight dba Knight Restoration to Seal Windows on the Southeast Side of the JP4 office, with Vince Knight dba Knight Restoration for Facilities Management, in the amount of $2,000.00 and authorize execution of this agreement.
 

Attachments

 
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Services and Purchase Contract #202582 with Trusco Inc. dba Russell Glass Company for Glass Replacement for Facilities Management in the amount of $5,669.84 and authorize execution of this agreement.
 

Attachments

 
35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for IFB Solicitation: Cul-de-Sac and Straight Section - Fog Seal Spring 2025, under IFB #25IFB25.
 
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Engineering Services for the Extension of Tracy Chambers Lane from East of Wilco Way to West of Southwestern Blvd, under RFSQ #25RFSQ26.
 
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for IFB Crack Sealer, under IFB #25IFB23.
 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 1 in the amount of $30,000.00 to expire December 31, 2027 under Williamson County Contract for Environmental Services between SWCA Environmental Consultants and Williamson County dated March 19, 2024 for Environmental On Call Services. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the 100 Hazel Hill subdivision – Precinct 4.
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on ratifying and approving the revised preliminary plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 2B subdivision – Precinct 2.
 

Attachments

 
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Lariat Sections 14-16 subdivision – Precinct 2.
 

Attachments

 
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the County Estates subdivision – Precinct 3.
 

Attachments

 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Nolina Phase 1 Section 3 subdivision – Precinct 3.
 

Attachments

 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Nolina Phase 2A subdivision – Precinct 3.
 

Attachments

 
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on ratifying and approving the preliminary plat for the Hillside Acres subdivision – Precinct 4.
 

Attachments

 
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the preliminary plat for the Halcyon subdivision – Precinct 4.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
47.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to recognize the retirement of Jim Persons, EMS Outreach and Education Coordinator, from Williamson County.
 
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the appointment, Official Bond and Oath of Mike Lugo as Williamson County Fire Marshal for a two-year term commencing January 28, 2025, subject to the conditions of employment and employment policies of all Williamson County employees, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 352.011 (b).
 

Attachments

 
49.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation designating Tuesday, January 28, 2025, as WHO Ladies of Sun City Day.
 

Attachments

 
50.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a Memorandum of Agreement between Williamson County & Cities Health District and Williamson County related to the payment and testing associated with blood-borne pathogen exposure in the event a Williamson County EMS employee has a blood-borne exposure.
 

Attachments

 
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a policy exception to allow for the salary of the new hire in the Senior Accountant position of the County Auditor's Office to exceed 15% above the minimum.
 
52.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the termination of a contract for Jail Medical Supplies (24IFB45) with Trifecta Equipment LLC, awarded on May 21, 2024, for a termination date of February 27, 2025, and that appropriate officials take necessary actions to provide notice of such termination of contract.
 

Attachments

 
53.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on agreement with Yellow House Foundation for recovery support group services provided through grant funds awarded to Williamson County from the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) grant award.
 

Attachments

 
54.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an updated State Plan of Operation (SPO) Agreement between the State of Texas and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office with respect to excess Department of Defense (DOD) personal property transferred pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2576a.
 

Attachments

 
55.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Heroes Night Out Veterans Resource Center and Williamson County, Texas.
 

Attachments

 
56.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for Veteran Services Donations.
 

Fiscal Impact


57.
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 Veteran Services donations.
 

Fiscal Impact


58.
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 to the General Fund for Park Donations.
 

Fiscal Impact


59.
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


60.
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 the General Fund Revenue.
 

Fiscal Impact


61.
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 for Non-Departmental and Facilities Department in the General Fund.
 

Fiscal Impact


62.
Discuss and take appropriate action on the proposed amendment to the FY21 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan project allocation.
 

Attachments

 
63.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Service and Purchase Contract #2025115 between Williamson County and Dell Technologies for hardware, installation, and Wi-Fi maintenance in the amount of $438,265.00 and authorizing the execution of the service contract pursuant to DIR-TSO-3763.
 

Attachments

 
64.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Service and Purchase Contract #2025116 between Williamson County and Dell Technologies for hardware, installation, and Wi-Fi maintenance in the amount of $149,010.00 and authorizing the execution of the service contract pursuant to DIR-TSO-3763.
 

Attachments

 
65.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase #2025114 with Motorola Solutions for two-way portable radios in the amount of $141,674.70 pursuant to cooperative contract DIR-CPO-5433.
 

Attachments

 
66.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFSQ #24RFSQ53 to Cleary Zimmermann Engineers, LLC, for Jail South AHU Replacement, in the amount of Ninety-Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($94,500.00) and authorize execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
67.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Johnston, LLC, being dated effective January 28th, 2022, relating to the Justice Complex Improvements.
 

Attachments

 
68.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing a Master Service Contract No 2025109 with F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company d/b/a Bartlett Tree Experts for Tree Trimming, in the not exceed amount of Five-Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) per fiscal year, pursuit to Choice Partners Cooperative # 24/048MR-04 and authorize the execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
69.
Receive the January 2025 Construction Summary Report and PowerPoint Presentation.
 

Attachments

 
70.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Consent and Development Agreement between Williamson County, Lakshmi Land Group LLC, and the proposed Lakshmi Municipal Utility District No. 1.
 

Attachments

 
71.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the second and FINAL Renewal of Contract #23IFB14 for Striping for the same terms and conditions without any price increase but with additional items added as per the attached bid tabulation with D.I.J. Construction Inc. for a 12-month term from January 10, 2025, to January 9, 2026.
 

Attachments

 
72.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission (THC), required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigation on the East Wilco Highway Segment 6, a 2023 Road Bond project in Commissioner Precinct 4. Project: P694.
 

Attachments

 
73.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No. 7 to the Corridor A1 and A2 contract executed March 13, 2017, between Williamson County and Johnson, Mirmiran, & Thompson (JMT) relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program. Project: P392. Fund Source: Road Bonds.
 

Attachments

 
74.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharge associated with the Construction Activity under TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000) for 25IFB9 - CR 255 Realignment, a Road & Bridge project in Commissioner Pct. 3 Project: P546 Funding Source: Road & Bridge.
 

Attachments

 
75.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the release of liens for 3 properties acquired by Habitat for Humanity using CDBG funds.
 

Attachments

 
76.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a letter of agreement with Zoomers Investment Group, LLC to acquire an electric easement totaling 0.156 AC required for the Hero Way project (Parcel 338 PEC). 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)."
 
77.
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 a third person.)
A.  Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
   Preliminary discussions relating to the proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
         
        a)   Discuss the acquisition of real property: Bud Stockton Dr. 
        b)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 143
        c)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
        d)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 255. 
        e)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 195 @ Ronald Reagan.
        f)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for the future SH 29 corridor. 
       g)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Hero Way.
       h)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for E. Wilco Highway.
        I)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor A-2. 
        j)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor B     
        k)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
        l)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
       m)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor E.
        n)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F
       o)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor H
       p)  Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Corridor J.
        q) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Arterial K.
        r)  Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Corridor I.
        s) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Widening.
        t)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for CR 313.
        u) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Bagdad Road/CR 279.
        v) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for CR 314. 
        w) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Seward Junction Loop   
        x)  Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 110N
        y)  Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 175.  
        z)  Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Long Range Transportation Plan. 
    aa)  Discuss property located at 9500 Lake Creek Parkway, Austin, TX 78717
    bb)  Discuss the acquisition of real property for Williamson County Justice Center and Corrections Facilities.
 
B.  Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
      Preliminary discussions relating to the proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the County
    
    a)   Discuss country-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 at 747 County Rd. 138 Hutto, Texas
    d)   Discuss Blue Springs Blvd. property
    e)   Discuss the potential sale of the Williamson County owned properties within the downtown Georgetown area.
 
78.
 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 Skyfall  
  b) Project Garden 
  c) Project School Bus
  d) Project Lunch Lady
  e) Project Sequoia
 
79.
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. Litigation:
1.  Lawsuits and administrative complaints filed, served and/or received following the Williamson County Commissioners Court agenda submittal deadline
2.  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
3.  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
4.  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
5.  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
6.  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
7. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. Cause No. 23-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480 th Judicial District Court; Williamson County, Texas
12. Cause No. 24-1887-C26; Ivory Deon Hornsby v. Williamson County, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
13. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-01183; Johnny Joe Tijerina v. Andrew Rodriguez, et al.; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
14. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-1043-DII; Luis J. Ortiz Hernandez v. Williamson County, Texas; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
15. Cause No. 24-2467-C425; Carlos Turcios, et al. v. Williamson County, et al; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
16. Cause No. 24-2687-C395; Paul Johnson v. Williamson County Tax Office; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
b.  Administrative Complaints:
c. Claims: 
          1. Legal claim related to Bryan Ross.     
          2. Claim No. 09252024-560-347 - auto liability claim by Madisyn Grace Thomas for incident occurring on or about 09/25/2024.
          3. Claim No. 09272023-560-151 - auto liability claim from Pablo Paguia for incident occurring on or about September 27, 2023 at or near 8713 W Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas 78729. 
d. 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 and requirements relating to Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) funding through the Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP) and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).
4.   Legal matters and potential litigation relating to non-profit status of EPCOR/ 130 Regional Water Supply Corporation.
5.   Legal matters and requirements relating to Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Counties under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262.
6.   Legal matters pertaining to proposed rules, Chapter 56 in Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code relating to reporting requirements of District and County Attorneys in counties with a population of 500,000 or more.
 
80.
Discuss and deliberate the employment and duties of the Williamson County Manager (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officer/department head).
 
81.
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).
 
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
 
82.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legal matters, including the following:

a. Litigation:
1.  Lawsuits and administrative complaints filed, served and/or received following the Williamson County Commissioners Court agenda submittal deadline
2.  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
3.  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
4.  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
5.  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
6.  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
7. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. Cause No. 23-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480 th Judicial District Court; Williamson County, Texas
12. Cause No. 24-1887-C26; Ivory Deon Hornsby v. Williamson County, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
13. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-01183; Johnny Joe Tijerina v. Andrew Rodriguez, et al.; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
14. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-1043-DII; Luis J. Ortiz Hernandez v. Williamson County, Texas; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
15. Cause No. 24-2467-C425; Carlos Turcios, et al. v. Williamson County, et al; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
16. Cause No. 24-2687-C395; Paul Johnson v. Williamson County Tax Office; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
b.  Administrative Complaints:
c. Claims:
          1. Legal claim related to Bryan Ross.   
          2. Claim No. 09252024-560-347 - auto liability claim by Madisyn Grace Thomas for incident occurring on or about 09/25/2024.
          3. Claim No. 09272023-560-151 - auto liability claim from Pablo Paguia for incident occurring on or about September 27, 2023 at or near 8713 W Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas 78729. 
d. 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 and requirements relating to Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) funding through the Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP) and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).
4.   Legal matters and potential litigation relating to non-profit status of EPCOR/ 130 Regional Water Supply Corporation.
5.   Legal matters and requirements relating to Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Counties under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262.
6.   Legal matters pertaining to proposed rules, Chapter 56 in Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code relating to reporting requirements of District and County Attorneys in counties with a population of 500,000 or more.
 
83.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the employment and duties of the Williamson County Manager (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officer/department head).
 
84.
Comments from Commissioners.
 
85.
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 24th day of January 2025 at 4:00 pm and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.