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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
November 7, 2017


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, November 7, 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
  • Terri Countess, Archives Division Manager
 
 
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 October 31, 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:
 
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
 

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

Motion: To note in the Minutes off Right of Way work on County Road (CR) 419, CR 363, CR 350, and CR 345.

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

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,005,822.47 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:
 
4.
Citizen comments.
The following persons addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Alex Curry of Georgetown

No action was taken on this item. 
 
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 – 19)
 
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Facilities.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0509.004510 Facility Maintenance and Repair $800.00
To 0100.0509.003005 Office Furniture <$5,000.00 $800.00

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
 
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0475.004902 County Attorney Legal Supp $5,000.00
To 0100.0475.004232 Training, Conferences, and Seminars $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
 
7.
Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Juvenile Services.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0560.001105 SO/Salary LE $71,762.34
From 0100.0560.002010 SO/FICA $5,645.87
From 0100.0560.002020 SO/Retirement $10,288.03
To 0100.0576.001105 Juvenile Services/Salary LE $71,762.34
To 0100.0576.002010 Juvenile Services/FICA $5,645.87
To 0100.0576.002020 Juvenile Services/Retirement $10,288.03

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
 
8.
Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Sheriff's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Sheriff's Office:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0576.001105 Juvenile Services/Salary LE $53,320.54
From 0100.0576.002010 Juvenile Services/FICA $4,079.02
From 0100.0576.002020 Juvenile Services/Retirement $7,432.88
To 0100.0560.001105 SO/Salary LE $53,320.54
To 0100.0560.002010 SO/FICA $4,079.02
To 0100.0560.002020 SO/Retirement $7,432.88

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
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Road and Bridge Division.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

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

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200.0210.003597 Roadway Rehab $3,000.00
To 0200.0210.004419 Property Insurance $3,000.00

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
 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Elections Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Elections Office:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0492.004251 Election Supplies $1,500.00
To 0100.0492.004610 Rent $1,500.00

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
 
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on line item transfer for the Parks Department.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Parks Department:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0510.003001 Small equipment $1,264.65
From 0100.0510.004542 Grounds Maintenance $421.55
To 0100.0510.004414 Vehicle Insurance $1,686.20

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
 
12.
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 1 Terry Cook 
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:
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:
 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (10) Chairs, (1) Podium, (2) Lamps, (1) Desk, (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (10) chairs, (1) podium, (2) lamps, (1) desk, (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:
 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-departmental transfer including (1) 2017 Taurus Police Interceptor (see attached lists) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-departmental transfer including (1) 2017 Taurus Police Interceptor (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:
 
15.
Consider and take action on approving Judge John B. McMaster's bond.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve Judge John B. McMaster's bond.

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:
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreements regarding off-duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies with:

a.  Celebration Church (Traffic control and security during various church services)
b.  Westside Church of Christ (Visual presence at church located at 3300 FM1431 in Round Rock)
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve and acknowledge receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreements regarding off-duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies with:

a. Celebration Church (Traffic control and security during various church services)
b. Westside Church of Christ (Visual presence at church located at 3300 Farm to Market (FM) 1431 in Round Rock)

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:
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action regarding approval of formal License & Use Agreement to allow the Georgetown Palace Theatre access and use of public parking at the Williamson County Criminal Justice Facility Parking Garage as deemed in the public interest of county residents.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve formal License & Use Agreement to allow the Georgetown Palace Theatre access and use of public parking at the Williamson County Criminal Justice Facility Parking Garage as deemed in the public interest of county residents.

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:
 
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the revised plat for the Star Ranch Sec 4 Block A subdivision - Pct 4
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve the revised plat for the Star Ranch Section 4 Block A 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:
 
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Sec 4B subdivision - Pct 3 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 4B subdivision - Precinct #3

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:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to recognize Julie Lahr, Community Health Provide with the Mobile Outreach Team as the national recipient of 2017 "First Responder Caring Award".
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Director of Mobile Outreach Team Annie Burwell addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To recognize Mobile Outreach Team Community Health Provider Julie Lahr as the national recipient of 2017 "First Responder Caring Award".

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
 
21.
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 invited everyone to:

Corridor C Open House
November 9, 2017
5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
East View High School
4490 East University Avenue
Georgetown, Texas 78626

No action was taken on this item. 
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving line item transfer for 2006 Certificates of Obligation from 2006 CO Non-Departmental (P147) of $4,219.19 and Reporting Courthouse (P402) of $131,697.69 to Georgetown Annex Building (P325).
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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 approve a line item transfer for 2006 Certificates of Obligation from 2006 CO Non-Departmental (P147) of $4,219.19 and Repointing Courthouse (P402) of $131,697.69 to Georgetown Annex Building (P325).

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
 
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $47,221.90 for CR 258, a Road Bond project in Commissioner Pct. 2.  Project: P256. Funding Source: Road Bonds.
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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 approve Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $47,221.90 for County Road (CR) 258, a Road Bond project in Precinct #2. (P256) to be funded with Road Bonds.

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:
 
24.
10:00 AM – Hold Public Hearing regarding the setting of the rate associated with mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2018 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda.
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting the rate associated with mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2018 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.  
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This item was pulled from the Agenda.
 
26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on allocating the 1,075 votes allotted to Williamson County for Williamson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To allocate the 1,075 votes allotted to Williamson County for Williamson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.

The Motion and Second were withdrawn.
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
________________________________________
After reconvening from Executive Session, the Court took action on this item.
 

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

Motion: To allocate the 1,075 votes allotted to Williamson County to Jon Jewett for Williamson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Absent from the Dais)
Attachments:
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the position classification and salary for the new District Attorney’s Office position number 1796, that was approved during the FY 2018 budget process.
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Senior Director of Human Resources Tara Raymore addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To approve the position classification and salary of B25 for the District Attorney’s office new position number 1796 that was approved during the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 budget process.

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
 
28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving agreement for Planned Maintenance for County Facilities/Generators with Clifford Power Systems, Inc., for the term commencing upon Commissioners Court approval through 30 September 2018 for the not-to-exceed amount of $44,031.47, pursuant to TIPS Cooperative contract 1042816.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve an agreement for Planned Maintenance for County Facilities/Generators with Clifford Power Systems, Inc., for the term commencing upon Commissioners' Court approval through September 30, 2018 for the not-to-exceed amount of $44,031.47, pursuant to The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative contract 1042816.

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 authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Shavings for Expo Center under IFB # 1711-201.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Shavings for Expo Center under Invitation for Bid (IFB) #1711-201.

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:
 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the purchase of 18 Police Interceptors with Caldwell Country Chevrolet, pursuant to Buyboard contract # 521-16, for the amount of $919,242.00 to support the operations of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
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Purchasing Agent Randy Barker addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To authorize the purchase of 18 Police Interceptors and 1 unmarked vehicle for K-9 with Caldwell Country Chevrolet, pursuant to Buyboard contract #521-16, for the amount of $919,242.00 to support the operations of the Williamson County Sheriff'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:
 
31.
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 Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
 
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32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to add a budget line item for Vehicle Insurance Deductible for Mobile Outreach Team.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:13 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 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
    g)    Project New World
    h)    Coop District Development 
    i)    Project Amazon
    j)    Project Valero
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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 278 @ Bagdad Rd.
    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.
    w)    Discuss Cedar Hollow low water crossings and Lost River.
    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.
    l)    Discuss possible sale or exchange of property to LCRA. 
    m)    Discuss sale of property adjacent to Blue Springs Boulevard, Georgetown, Texas.

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) 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.
o) Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-153-SS, Royce Belcher v. Williamson County, Texas, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
p) Tax Increment Financing Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Hutto with respect to a proposed tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) in Hutto, Teaxas.
q) Claim of AT&T Corp. for Damages to Aerial Fiber Optic Cable and Pole at Hwy 29 and CR 366
r) Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center construction issues.
s) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
t) Discuss Williamson County Subdivision Regulations and Texas Local Government Code Chapter 232
u) Medical subrogation lien settlement offer related to covered person in County’s health benefits plan.
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 12:19 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017.
 
38.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
No action was taken on this item.
 
39.
Discuss and take appropriate action on 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) 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.
o) Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-153-SS, Royce Belcher v. Williamson County, Texas, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
p) Tax Increment Financing Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Hutto with respect to a proposed tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) in Hutto, Texas.
q) Claim of AT&T Corp. for Damages to Aerial Fiber Optic Cable and Pole at Hwy 29 and CR 366
r) Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center construction issues.
s) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
t) Discuss Williamson County Subdivision Regulations and Texas Local Government Code Chapter 232
u) Medical subrogation lien settlement offer related to covered person in County’s health benefits plan.
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.
Commissioner Covey encourages everyone to drive by the former high school football stadium in the San Gabriel Park to see the Rotary's Field of Honor.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:22 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 14th day of November, 2017.


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

By: Brandy Cox, Deputy