Minutes for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
August 8, 2017

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:36 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 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 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister

Others Present:

Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Brandy Cox, Deputy County Clerk

Review and approval of minutes.

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the August 1, 2017 meeting.

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

Attachments:

08.01.2017 CC Minutes

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.

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 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $21,258,224.89 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 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Attachments:

Citizen comments.

Boyd Henry of Leander addressed the Court.

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 – 14)

Discuss and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for non-departmental.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Non-Departmental:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100-0409-004998	Non Dept/Contingencies	$89,000.00
To	0100-0409-002060	Non Dept/Unemployment Insurance	$89,000.00

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

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for EMS.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100-0540-003200	Medical Supplies	$5,000.00
To	0100-0540-003307	Pharmaceuticals	$5,000.00

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

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Road and Bridge Division.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Road and Bridge Division:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0200-0210-003599	Road Construction/Maintenance	$550,000.00
To	0200-0210-000777	Transfer to Capital Projects	$550,000.00

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

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

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

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 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Attachments:

8.8.17

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (3) Undercounter Freezer's, (1) Shredder and (1) 2009 Dodge Charger (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Motion: To approve authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (3) under counter freezers, (1) shredder and (1) 2009 Dodge Charger (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 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Attachments:

10.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the retirement of (3) Motorola portable radios from the county inventory of assets not found, (see attached lists) per the recommendation of the county Auditor's Office.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Motion: To approve authorizing the retirement of (3) Motorola portable radios from the county inventory of assets not found, (see attached lists) per the recommendation of the county Auditor's Office.

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

Attachments:

Asset Not Found 1

11.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of (3) Motorola portable radios through inter-departmental transfer, (see attached list) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Motion: To approve authorizing the disposal of (3) Motorola portable radios through inter-departmental transfer, (see attached list) 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 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Attachments:

Asset Transfer 1

12.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on accepting donation to Williamson County Juvenile Services from Hill County Bible Church in the amount of $600 for school supplies.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Motion: To approve accepting a donation to Williamson County Juvenile Services from Hill County Bible Church in the amount of $600.00 for school supplies.

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

13.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 2 for On Call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing under Williamson County contract for Engineering Services between PaveTex Engineering & Testing Inc and Williamson County dated January 10, 2017.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Motion: To approve Work Authorization No. 2 for On Call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing under Williamson County contract for Engineering Services between PaveTex Engineering and Testing Inc and Williamson County dated January 10, 2017.

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

Attachments:

PaveTex On Call WA2

14.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Siena C Store subdivision - Pct 4.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Siena C Store subdivision - Precinct #4.

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

Attachments:

Siena C Store

REGULAR AGENDA

15.

Hear presentation on 2017-2018 Budget Recommendations.

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The following persons addressed the Court:
Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig
Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley

No action was taken on this item.

Attachments:

16.

Discuss 2017-2018 Budget.

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No action was taken on this item.

17.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the acceptance of the 2017-2018 recommended budget for the General Fund (0100) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $172,183,228.00

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long

Motion: To accept the 2017-2018 recommended budget for the General Fund (0100) as presented in the amount of $172,183,228.00.

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

18.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the acceptance of the 2017-2018 recommended budget for the Road and Bridge Fund (0200) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $31,607,341.00

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long

Motion: To accept the 2017-2018 recommended budget for the Road and Bridge Fund (0200) as presented in the amount of $31,607,341.00.

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

19.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the acceptance of the 2017-2018 recommended budget for the Debt Service Fund (0600) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $101,953,304.00

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Motion: To accept the 2017-2018 recommended budget for the Debt Service Fund (0600) as presented in the amount of $101,953,304.00.

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

20.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving FY18 Compensation Increases.

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Senior Director of Human Resources Tara Raymore addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.

21.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the proposed Budget Order for FY17/18.

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No action was taken on this item.

Attachments:

B.O.draft1

22.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.

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Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.

23.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 1, to the Agreement between Williamson County and Falkenberg Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $2,385.00 for temporary work counter for the Tax Office to operate during the Williamson County Cedar Park Tax Office Remodel Project.

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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 Change Order No. 1, to the Agreement between Williamson County and Falkenberg Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $2,385.00 for a temporary work counter for the Tax Office to operate during the Williamson County Cedar Park Tax Office Remodel Project.

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

Attachments:

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 10:36 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 10:50 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017.

24.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on DSRIP projects, which may also include, but not be limited to budgeting and funding matters relating to Williamson County EMS, Williamson County MOT and Williamson County Cities Health District.

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The following persons addressed the Court:
Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) Executive Director John Teel
WCCHD Director of Quality and Strategic Management Matt Richardson
Director of Emergency Medical Services Mike Knipstein
Director of Mobile Outreach Team Annie Burwell
Senior Director of Emergency Services John Sneed

No action was taken on this item.

Attachments:

25.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding extension of the Local Initiative Program contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the biennium ending August 31, 2019.

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Director of Environmental Programs and Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court.

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook

Motion: To extend the Local Initiative Program contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the biennium ending August 31, 2019.

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

Attachments:

26.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action in regards to Texas Workforce Commission Contract - Request for Renewal - for Precinct 3 Constable Office.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook

Motion: To renew the Texas Workforce Commission Contract for Precinct #3 Constable Office.

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

Attachments:

27.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Supplemental Agreement No.1 to Agreement for Renovation Services for the Texas Avenue Facility between Williamson County and Trimbuilt Construction, Inc., and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

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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 Supplemental Agreement No.1 to Agreement for Renovation Services for the Texas Avenue Facility between Williamson County and Trimbuilt Construction, Inc., and to authorize execution of the agreement.

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

Attachments:

28.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving service agreement with FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc. to provide equipment calibration & maintenance services for the term of July 1, 2017 thru December 31, 2017, with a total cost of $8,502.87, to support the operations of the Williamson County Hazardous Materials Response Team, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook

Motion: To approve a service agreement with FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc. to provide equipment calibration & maintenance services for the term beginning July 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2017, with a total cost of $8,502.87, to support the operations of the Williamson County Hazardous Materials Response Team, and to authorize execution of the agreement.

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

Attachments:

29.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving service agreement with FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc. to provide equipment calibration & maintenance services, beginning January 1, 2018 thru December 31, 2018, with a total cost of $16,551.38 per year, to support the operations of the Williamson County Hazardous Materials Response Team, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook

Motion: To approve a service agreement with FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc. to provide equipment calibration and maintenance services, beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018, with a total cost of $16,551.38 per year, to support the operations of the Williamson County Hazardous Materials Response Team, and to authorize execution of the agreement.

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

Attachments:

FarrWest

30.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding the proposals received for RFP# 1705-167 Printing Services for Williamson County to D&L Printing as the Primary vendor and 360 Press Solutions as the Secondary vendor.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook

Motion: To award proposals received for Request for Proposal (RFP) #1705-167 Printing Services for Williamson County to D&L Printing as the Primary vendor and 360 Press Solutions as the Secondary vendor.

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

Attachments:

31.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive proposals for RFP # 1708-179 Electronic Payment Processing.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and to receive proposals for Request for Proposal (RFP) #1708-179 Electronic Payment Processing.

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

Attachments:

Proposal Packet

32.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Flexible Base Materials Services under IFB #1708-178.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and to receive sealed bids for Flexible Base Materials Services under Invitation for Bid (IFB) #1708-178.

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

Attachments:

Bid Packet

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:50 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017.

33.

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
   f)   Texas State Gold Depository

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No action was taken in Executive Session.

34.

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 N. 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 Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.
   k)   Discuss acquisition of property located at NEC of Toll 130 and Gattis School Rd.
   l)   Discuss the acquisition of a drainage easement for CR 108.
   m)    Discuss easement acquisitions from San Gabriel River Ranch Subdivision.
   n)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 258.
   o)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for Seward Junction SE Loop.
   p)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for US 183.
   q)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for Hairy Man Rd.
   r)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW Bypass.
   s)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for Crossroad Acres.
   t)   Discuss proposed acquisition of real property on CR 138.
   u)   Discuss proposed acquisition of real property at Highland Springs Lane.
   v)   Discuss Somerset Road Districts No. 3 & 4 reimbursements for acquisition & construction of Reagan Blvd.
   x)   Discuss the acquisition of real property- Condra Funeral Home- Taylor, Texas
   y)   Discuss the acquisition of real property- S&D Plumbing- Taylor, Texas
z)   Discuss the acquistiion of Real Estate for Tower Site.

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.
   i)   Discuss possible sale or exchange of property at 350 Exchange Boulevard, Hutto, Texas
   j)   Discuss possible sale of +/- 10 acres located on Chandler Road near the County Sheriff's Office Training Facility
   k)   Discuss possible sale/disposition of a portion of CR 117.

C.   Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman.

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No action was taken in Executive Session.

35.

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) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
l) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
m) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
n) 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 Commissary and the Williamson County Sheriff, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas – Austin Division
o) Law relating requests for the closure, abandonment or vacation of roadway(s) in the Woodland Park Subdivision.
p) Requirements relating to grant of easement to Lone Star Regional Water Authority on Hwy 95
q) Case No. 1:17-cv-00290, Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Williamson County Sheriff Deputies Pokluda et al, In The Unites States District Court For The Western District of Texas – Austin Division.

No action was taken in Executive Session.

36.

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.

37.

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 1:59 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017.

38.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.

No action was taken on this item.

39.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.

No action was taken on this item.

40.

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) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
l) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
m) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
n) 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
o) Law relating requests for the closure, abandonment or vacation of roadway(s) in the Woodland Park Subdivision.
p) Requirements relating to grant of easement to Lone Star Regional Water Authority on Hwy 95
q) Case No. 1:17-cv-00290, Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Williamson County Sheriff Deputies Pokluda et al, In The Unites States District Court For The Western District of Texas – Austin Division.

No action was taken on this item.

41.

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.

42.

Comments from Commissioners.

There were no comments.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:59 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 15th day of August, 2017.

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

By: Brandy Cox, Deputy