August 22, 2017
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:35 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
- Present:
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- 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:
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- 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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Session of Commissioners' Court on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 and the Special Session - Budget Modification Voting Session of Commissioners' Court on Wednesday, August 16, 2017.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $6,663,686.21 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:
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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
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Victor Marek of Schwertner
Chuck Freeman of Round Rock
Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties Grants and Development Administrator Lauren McAndrews
Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties Executive Director Gordon Pierce
Shelly Engelke of Hutto
Wayne Angell of Hutto
Ann Barnett of Georgetown
Clarissia CJ Jackson of Georgetown
Mary Ellen Kersch of Georgetown
Rachel Wicker of Leander
Caitriona Crean of Round Rock
Mike Gavit of Round Rock
Stephanie Felten of Round Rock
Jonathan Dade of Georgetown
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100-0509-004430 | Utilities | $2,961.00 |
| To | 0100-0509-001107 | Temporary Employment | $2,750.00 |
| To | 0100-0509-002010 | FICA | $211.00 |
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100-0560-005740 | Computer Equipment >$5,000.00 | $14,000.00 |
| From | 0100-0560-005730 | Radio Equipment >$5,000.00 | $55,000.00 |
| From | 0100-0560-003010 | Computer Equipment <$5,000.00 | $8,000.00 |
| From | 0100-0560-004511 | Firing Range Maintenance & Repairs | $10,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0560-004541 | Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance | $87,000.00 |
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100-0560-005008 | Law Enforcement Equipment > $5,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0560-003008 | Law Enforcement Equipment < $5,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100-0560-004703 | MH/MR | $20,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0560-003311 | Uniforms | $7,660.00 |
| To | 0100-0560-003001 | Small Equipment and Tools | $12,340.00 |
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Hazardous Materials:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From: | 0100-0542-004543 | Repairs to Equipment | $750.00 |
| To: | 0100-0542-004500 | Maintenance Contracts | $750.00 |
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Hazardous Materials:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From: | 0100-0542-003110 | Other Supplies | $3,500.00 |
| To: | 0100-0542-003001 | Small Equipment and Tools | $3,500.00 |
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Jail:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100-0570-001100 | Salaries | $4,155.84 |
| To | 0100-0570-001105 | LE Salaries | $4,155.84 |
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff; with a change to the "From" lines removing 0100-0409-004711 Tax Appraisal Dist and 0100-0409-004419 Property Insurance and adding 0100-0560-003301 Sheriff's Office Fuel:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100-0560-003301 | Sheriff's Office Fuel | $85,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0560-001110 | Overtime | $85,000.00 |
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 July 2017 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedures Section 103.005.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the revised plat for the North San Gabriel Ranches - Precinct #3.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the final plat for the LSRWA subdivision - Precinct #3.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to sign a Burn Ban Order that prohibits outdoor burning for ninety (90) days and, if the County Judge determines that the circumstances present in the unincorporated areas of Williamson County no longer create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning, the County Judge is further authorized to terminate the Burn Ban prior to the expiration of said ninety (90) days.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Motion: To cancel Commissioners' Court on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.
- Aye:
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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
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Purchasing Agent Randy Barker
Executive Assistant to County Judge Rebecca Clemons
No action was taken on this item.
A1/E1 Corridor Open House
August 24, 2017
5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Williamson County Expo Center
5350 Bill Pickett Trail
Taylor, TX 76574
Groundbreakings:
Southwest Bypass
Monday, August 28, 2017
11:30 A.M.
Driveway on southbound Interstate Highway 35 south of Inner Space Caverns and Southeast Inner Loop
Precinct #3 Annex
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
9:00 A.M.
Wilco Way between the Child Advocacy Center and the Juvenile Justice Center
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $91,734.95 for Forest North Phase 1, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #1.
- Aye:
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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 any appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $59,124.65 for Forest North Phase 1, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 1. | |||||
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $59,124.65 for Forest North Phase 1, a Road Bond Project in Precinct #1.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for 2015 Certificates of Obligation from Non Departmental P356 to Georgetown Annex P325 in the amount of $253,704.00.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To approve a Possession & Use Agreement with WC Round Rock Land Partners, LP a Texas limited partnership, for right-of-way needed on North Mays (Parcel 5) paid for out of Road Bond Funds.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To approve a Possession & Use Agreement with WC Round Rock Land Partners, LP a Texas limited partnership, for right-of-way needed on North Mays (Parcel 6) paid for out of Road Bond Funds.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To authorize advertising and to set a date for a public hearing on the 2017-2018 County Clerk's Records Archive Fund for September 19th, 2017 at 10:00 A.M.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To authorize advertising and to set a date for a public hearing on the 2017-2018 District Clerk's Records Technology Fund for September 19th, 2017 at 10:15 A.M.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To renew a contract with the Texas State Library to support operations of the Williamson County Clerk's office.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the engagement of the law firm of McGinnis, Lochridge and Kilgore, L.L.P. to represent Williamson County in relation to IRS Worker Reclassification Tax Court Representation; and to exempt these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(4).
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To add to the General Fund Budget for purposes of leave accruals, retirement and longevity, Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) Onsite Sewage Facility (OSSF) Department employees that transfer to Williamson County will maintain and be credited with each particular employee’s current WCCHD service time. Williamson County will allow the WCCHD OSSF positions to transfer over to Williamson County with up to one-half of Williamson County’s maximum allowed service time vacation accrual amounts provided: (1) WCCHD tenders to Williamson County funds necessary to fund such carryover vacation accrual time for the employees plus all fringe; and (2) WCCHD pays each employee for any vacation accrual time that is in excess of one-half of Williamson County’s maximum allowed service time vacation accrual amount. WCCHD must pay out all current compensatory, longevity, floating holiday or other leave that is payable pursuant WCCHD policies prior to any WCCHD OSSF Department employee’s transfer to Williamson County.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services by and between RHad Enterprises, Inc., doing business as (dba) Mode Design Company, formerly also dba Moman Architecture for the performance of additional architectural and engineering services in relation to the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to set auction dates for Williamson County.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the annual System Support Agreement for system and maintenance support of the Electronic Docket System for the term beginning October 1, 2017 and ending September 30, 2018 with Infax, Inc., for the annual amount of $8,300.00.
- Aye:
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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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Court Reporter Service Fund:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0355-0355-004135 | Visiting Court Reporters | $7,400.00 |
- Aye:
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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
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
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.
aa) Discuss Cedar Hollow low water crossing and Lost River.
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.
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.
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.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 29th day of August, 2017.
ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk of Commissioners’ Court, Williamson County, Texas
By: Brandy Cox, Deputy