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Minutes for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

 
MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
April 18, 2017


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:31 A.M. on TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
  • County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  • Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
  • Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Absent:
  • Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Others Present:
  • Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
  • Brandy Cox, Deputy County Clerk
 
 
1.
Review and approval of minutes.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the April 11, 2017 meeting.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
No action was taken on this item.
 
3.
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.
Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court. 
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,461,861.42 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and Electronic Benefit Payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
4.
Citizen comments.
There were no comments.
 
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 5 – 10)
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (25) Chairs, (2) Desks, (1) Table, (1) Box of VHS movies, (1) Tower fan, (1) Fridge, (1) Filing cabinet, (1) Outdoor plastic bench, (1) Power supply, (4) Widescreen privacy filters, (1) Christmas tree, (3) Printers, (1) Number roll pull system, (1) Catalog rack, (6) Wall Pictures, (1) Radio, (1) Shelf, (1) Below desk keyboard holder, (4) Keyboards, (2) Mice, (3) Calculators, (1) Open/close sign, Misc. wires and cables, (2) Metal lock boxes, (1) Docking station, (1) Foot rest, (1) vacuum, (1) DVD Burner, (1) Picnic table, (1) Microwave, (1) TV, (1) Floor mat, (5) phones,(1) 2009 Chevy 1500 X-Cab, (1) 2006 Ford Crown-Vic. (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (25) chairs, (2) desks, (1) table, (1) box of VHS movies, (1) tower fan, (1) fridge, (1) filing cabinet, (1) outdoor plastic bench, (1) power supply, (4) widescreen privacy filters, (1) Christmas tree, (3) printers, (1) number roll pull system, (1) catalog rack, (6) wall pictures, (1) radio, (1) shelf, (1) below desk keyboard holder, (4) keyboards, (2) mice, (3) calculators, (1) open/close sign, miscellaneous wires and cables, (2) metal lock boxes, (1) docking station, (1) foot rest, (1) vacuum, (1) DVD burner, (1) picnic table, (1) microwave, (1) television, (1) floor mat, (5) phones, (1) 2009 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab, (1) 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (see attached lists) pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of (1) Dell 21in monitor, through inter-departmental transfer (see attached sheet) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve authorizing the disposal of (1) Dell 21 inch monitor through inter-departmental transfer (see attached sheet) pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through destruction including (7) Boxes of security tapes and (2) Mattresses (see attached sheet) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve authorizing the disposal of various county assets through destruction including (7) boxes of security tapes and (2) mattresses (see attached sheet) pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with City National Bank (Refill ATMs in Eastern WILCO). 
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve and acknowledge receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with City National Bank (Refill ATMs in Eastern Williamson County).

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
10.
Consider acknowledgement or acceptance and record into the minutes the revised Amendment Two to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) and for sustainment funding agreement with ARIC under authority of Williamson County Sheriff's Office to update information for current administration.   
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To acknowledge the revised Amendment Two to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) and for sustainment funding agreement with ARIC under authority of Williamson County Sheriff's Office to update information for current administration.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
11.
Receive and acknowledge the April 2017 Construction Summary Report for the Road Bond and Pass Through Financing Programs.
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.  No action was taken on this item. 
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.  No action was taken on this item. 
 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a contract amendment no. 1 for Neenah Avenue Widening road project between Williamson County and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. 
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve contract amendment no. 1 for Neenah Avenue Widening road project between Williamson County and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Encroachment Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC (Oncor) to allow for a detention pond to encroach upon Oncor’s easement at the North Campus Facility Project.
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. 
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve an Encroachment Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC (Oncor) to allow for a detention pond to encroach upon Oncor’s easement at the North Campus Facility Project.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $200,000 from 2013 Road Non-Departmental (P290) to Bagdad Road @ CR 278 (P438).
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. 
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve a 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver, to move $200,000.00 from 2013 Road Non-Departmental (P290) to Bagdad Road at County Road (CR) 278 (P438).

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with TRIBAR for ROW needed near CR 258. 
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. 
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve a real estate contract with TRIBAR for Right-of-Way (ROW) needed near County Road (CR) 258.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Paul J. Anderson for right of way needed on CR 101 (Parcel 15). 
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. 
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve a real estate contract with Paul J. Anderson for right-of-way needed on County Road (CR) 101 (Parcel 15).

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Crack Seal under IFB # 1704-156.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Crack Seal under Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 1704-156.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Milling & Overlay Ronald Regan Blvd From FM 3405 To RM 2338 under IFB # 1704-157.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive bids for Milling & Overlay Ronald Regan Blvd From Farm-to-Market (FM) 3405 to Ranch-to-Market (RM) 2338 under Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 1704-157.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB # 1702-147 Cul-De-Sac Fog Seal to the lowest and best bidder, Alpha Paving Industries LLC, as recommended by the Road and Bridge Department and authorizing the County Judge to sign the attached Agreement.    
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To award Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 1702-147 Cul-De-Sac Fog Seal to the lowest and best bidder, Alpha Paving Industries LLC, as recommended by the Road and Bridge Department and authorizing the County Judge to sign the attached Agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP 1612-131 for Payroll Services for Existing Temporary Labor for Elections, to the best proposer, Evins Personnel Consultants, Inc.
Elections Administrator Chris Davis addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To award Request for Proposal (RFP) #1612-131 for Payroll Services for Existing Temporary Labor for Elections, to the best proposer, Evins Personnel Consultants, Inc.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the additional Terms & Conditions between Sungard Public Sector and Williamson County ITS for Sungard Public Sector add-ons.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve the additional Terms & Conditions between Sungard Public Sector and Williamson County Information Technology Services (ITS) for Sungard Public Sector add-ons.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on rejecting the only proposal received for RFP# 1701-139, Renovations to 355 Texas Avenue Facility in Round Rock, Texas and authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive proposals for RFP# 1704-153, Renovations to 355 Texas Avenue Facility in Round Rock, TX.
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. 
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To reject the only proposal received for Request for Proposal (RFP) #1701-139, renovations to 355 Texas Avenue Facility in Round Rock, Texas and authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive proposals for RFP # 1704-153, renovations to 355 Texas Avenue Facility in Round Rock, Texas.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve budget amendment acknowledging additional revenues for Animal Shelter Donations:
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and to approve budget amendment acknowledging additional revenues for Animal Shelter Donations:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0546-0000-367404 Animal Shelter Donations $20,278.17
0546-0000-367440 Jane's Fund Donations $18,090.69
0546-0000-367441 ASPCA Donations $0.00
0546-0000-367442 Play Yard Donation $140.00
0546-0000-367443 Heart Worm Trmt Donations $6,791.78
0546-0000-367445 Sit Team Donations $405.00
0546-0000-370150 Sale of Pet Care Products $543.31

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve budget amendment acknowledging additional expenditures for the use of Animal Shelter Donations:
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and to approve budget amendment acknowledging additional expenditures for the use of Animal Shelter Donations:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0546-0546-003510 Purchase for Resale $543.31
0546-0546-003670 Use of Donations $20,278.17
0546-0546-004100 Professional Services $18,090.69
0546-0546-004109 Special Needs $0.00
0546-0546-004232 Training $405.00
0546-0546-004509 Facility Enhancements $140.00
0546-0546-004975 Animal Medical Care $6,791.78

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations:
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and to approve budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100-0000-367403 Park Donations $271.80

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
27.
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:
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100-0510-003670 Use of Donations $271.80

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
28.
Consider an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Williamson County EMS share of the FY 16 Capital Area Trauma Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System Funds.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To declare an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and to approve a budget amendment for the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) share of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Capital Area Trauma Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System Funds:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100-0000-333220 Payment from Other Entities $25,523.18

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
29.
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 EMS.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To declare an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100-0540-004232 Training, Conferences and Seminars $4,400.00
0100-0540-003311 Uniforms $4,176.00
0100-0540-005000 Capital Outlay $12,779.61
0100-0540-004350 Printed Materials and Binding $1,097.98
0100-0540-003010 Computer Equipment $2,313.85
0100-0540-003001 Small Equipment and Tools $755.74

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:48 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL, 18, 2017.
 
30.
Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
    a)    Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
    b)    Discuss Pearson Road District.
    c)    Discuss North Woods Road District.
    d)    Project Columbus Balbo
    e)    Mega Site
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
31.
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
1. Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
    a)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for right-of-way for Mays St. Extension 
    b)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop. 
    c)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 176 at RM 2243
    d)    Discuss the acquisition of real property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
    e)    Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 101
    f)    Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 111
    g)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 278 at Bagdad Rd.
    h)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections)
    i)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
    j)    Discuss the acquisition of real property on CR 305. 
    k)    Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project. 
    l)    Discuss acquisition of property located at NEC of Toll 130 and Gattis School Rd. 
    m)    Discuss the acquisition of a drainage easement for CR 108.
    n)     Discuss easement acquisitions from San Gabriel River Ranch Subdivision.
    o)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 258.
    p)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Lakeline Blvd.
    q)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for US 183.
    r)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Hairy Man Rd. 
    s)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW Bypass.
    t)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Crossroad Acres.
    
B.    Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
1). 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 sale of 183 A excess right of way
    c)    Discuss proposed sale of real estate of Blue Springs Blvd
    d)    Discuss transfer  of right of way for Westinghouse Rd. to the City of Georgetown.
    e)    Discuss wastewater easements in Berry Springs Park
    f)    Discuss Development Agreement with Ashby Capital Investments, LLC
    g)    Discuss sale of County property on Ronald Reagan Blvd.
    h)    Discuss abandonment of County property on CR 123.  

C.    Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman. 
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
32.
Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:

a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) 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.
f) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
g) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
h) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
i) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
j) Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal
k) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
m) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families
n) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
o) Legislative changes to firearms laws and possession of firearms on county property
p) SOAH Docket No. 473-16-4342; PUC Docket No. 45866 –Application of LCRA Transmission Services Corporation to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Proposed Leander to Round Rock 138-KV Transmission Line Project
q) Notice of claim and demand of Morgan Lee Roach.
r) Labor and employment law review of Employee Policy Manual provisions and amendments.
s) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
t) Discuss subrogation claims related to medical claims incurred during the County’s contract with Allegiance Benefit Plan Management (TPA).
u) Discuss requirements related to health benefit plan.
v) Case No. 1:16-cv-00505-LY, Saturn v. Barnett et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas-Austin Division
w) Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-1023 LY, Brian Carrier v. Lt. McKnight, et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
x) Cause No. 1JC-16-1540; Roy Earl Briggs v. Lt. Doug Wheless, In The Justice Court Precinct 1, Williamson County, Texas
y) Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-01185-SS-ML, Jose Refugio Fernandez-Madrid v. Keefe Commissary and the Williamson County Sheriff, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas – Austin Division
z) Law relating requests for the closure, abandonment or vacation of roadway(s) in the Woodland Park Subdivision.
aa) Civil Action No. Case 1:17-cv-00068; Dennis Farmer & Linda Schlueter v. Williamson County and Deputy Damon Grant; In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
33.
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).
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
34.
Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices in relation to the Williamson County Justice Center (Executive Session as per Texas Gov’t. Code § 551.076).
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:28 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017.
 
35.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
No action was taken on this item.
 
36.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
No action was taken on this item.
 
37.
Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:

a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
d) Employee/personnel related matters
e) 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.
f) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
g) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
h) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
i) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County
j) Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding possible appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and approval of payment of disputed employment taxes pending appeal
k) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015
l) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
m) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families
n) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
o) Action regarding legislative changes to firearms laws, to include but not be limited to the adoption and implementation of regulations and policies relating to the possession of firearms on and within Williamson County property and facilities.
p) SOAH Docket No. 473-16-4342; PUC Docket No. 45866 –Application of LCRA Transmission Services Corporation to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Proposed Leander to Round Rock 138-KV Transmission Line Project
q) Notice of claim and demand of Morgan Lee Roach.
r) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
s) Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the handling, including but not limited to, the negotiating and approval of settlement offers, of subrogation claims related to medical claims incurred during the County’s contract with Allegiance Benefit Plan Management (TPA).
t) Discuss requirements related to health benefit plan.
u) Case No. 1:16-cv-00505-LY, Saturn v. Barnett et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas-Austin Division
v) Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-1023 LY, Brian Carrier v. Lt. McKnight, et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division
w) Cause No. 1JC-16-1540; Roy Earl Briggs v. Lt. Doug Wheless, In The Justice Court Precinct 1, Williamson County, Texas
x) Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-01185-SS-ML, Jose Refugio Fernandez-Madrid v. Keefe Commissary and the Williamson County Sheriff, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas – Austin Division
y) Law relating requests for the closure, abandonment or vacation of roadway(s) in the Woodland Park Subdivision.
z) Civil Action No. Case 1:17-cv-00068; Dennis Farmer & Linda Schlueter v. Williamson County and Deputy Damon Grant; In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
No action was taken on this item.
 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials.
No action was taken on this item.
 
39.
Comments from Commissioners.
There were no comments.
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:28 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017.
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:30 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 10:30 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 25th day of April, 2017.


ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk of Commissioners’ Court, Williamson County, Texas

By: Brandy Cox, Deputy