
August 7, 2018
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:38 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018, 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
- Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the July 31, 2018 meeting.
- 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 authorize the payment of bills totaling $5,274,306.40 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
Jerry Richie of Weir
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Katie Ibarra of Cedar Park
Amy Gelfand of Round Rock
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Alex Curry of Georgetown
No action was taken on this item.
( Items 5 – 21 )
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the All District Courts, with corrections of "0100-0409-004998"and "Non-Departmental Contingencies" to "0100-0435-004132" and "Criminal Cases - Court Appointed Attorneys" and "0100-0435-004133" to "0100-0435-004125":
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100-0435-004132 | Criminal Cases - Court Appointed Attorneys | $65,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0435-004133 | District Courts Juvenile Cases | $57,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0435-004125 | District Courts Transcripts | $8,000.00 |
- 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 District Clerk:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100-0450-004350 | District Clerk / Printed Materials | $1,076.40 |
| To | 0100-0450-004216 | District Clerk / Postage Meter Rental | $1,076.40 |
- 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 Attorney's Office:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100.0475.004902 | County Attorney Legal Support | $2,079.96 |
| To | 0100.0475.001927 | County Attorney Legislative Support | $1,710.64 |
| To | 0100.0475.002010 | FICA | $130.86 |
| To | 0100.0475.002020 | Retirement | $238.46 |
- 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 Constable Precinct 4:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100.0554.005700 | Vehicles > $5,000.00 | $5,096.65 |
| To | 0100.0554.003006 | Office Equipment < $5,000.00 | $5,096.65 |
- 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 On Site Sewage Facilities Division:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100-0661-003002 | Vehicle Equipment < $5,000 | $848.00 |
| To | 0100-0661-004924 | MS4 Training / Compliance | $848.00 |
- 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 Justice of the Peace Precinct 4:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100.0454.004210 | Internet / Email | $600.00 |
| From | 0100.0454.003006 | Office Equipment | $500.00 |
| From | 0100.0454.004621 | Copier | $500.00 |
| From | 0100.0454.003005 | Office Furniture | $1,850.00 |
| To | 0100.0454.003010 | Computer Equipment | $1,250.00 |
| To | 0100.0454.004002 | Jurors / Grand Jurors / Jury Compensation | $2,200.00 |
- 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 Emergency Communications for the new hire employee evaluation screening:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100.0581.004231 | Travel | $3,506.00 |
| To | 0100.0581.004705 | Pre-employment Screening | $3,506.00 |
- 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 Road and Bridge Division, with corrections of "$1,673.15" to "$1637.15" and "$430.08" to "$466.08":
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0200-0210-005711 | Heavy Equipment > 5,000 | $1,637.15 |
| From | 0200-0210-005700 | Vehicles > $5,000 | $466.08 |
| To | 0200-0210-002050 | Workers' Compensation | $2,103.23 |
- 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 title 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 authorize the disposal of various county assets through Sale-to Insurance including (2) 2014 Chevy Tahoe and (1) 2012 Chevy Tahoe, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.
- 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 authorize the disposal of (1) Big Tex 35SA trailer through Inter-Departmental Transfer, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.
- 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 authorize the disposal of various county assets through auction including (1) iPad, (10) laptops, (17) desktops, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.
- 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 appointment of Jordan Baltazor to the Emergency Services District #2 Board of Commissioners with a term beginning on August 7, 2018 and ending on December 31, 2018.
- 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 confirm the appointment of Daniel Mailloux as a Precinct 3 Deputy Constable.
- 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 reappointment of Hartley Sappington to the Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Board of Trustees for a term beginning on September 1, 2018 and ending on August 31, 2020.
- 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 Hulse Estates subdivision - Precinct 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
Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig
Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes
First County Auditor Julie Kiley
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To accept the 2018-2019 recommended budget for the General Fund (0100) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $185,246,572.
- 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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Motion: To accept the 2018-2019 recommended budget for the Road and Bridge Fund (0200) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $36,726,935.
- 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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To accept the 2018-2019 recommended budget for the Debt Service Fund (0600) as presented by the Budget Office in the amount of $107,366,640.
- 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 set a public hearing regarding the 2018-2019 County Budget for Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 10:00 AM.
- 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 4% raise for Elected Officials (except for the County Attorney and the four County Court at Law Judges) and authorize the publication of notice, as well as written notice to each Elected Official, for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 budget.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
- Nay:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Motion: To approve a 2006 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver to move $606,000.00 from State Highway (SH) 195 Right of Way (ROW) (P-149) to SH 29 Improvements (P-217). Also, to close County Road (CR) 272 Cedar Park Interlocal Agreement (ILA) (P-268), CR 245 (P-273), SH 195 ROW (P-149) and Interstate Highway (IH) 35 Operational Study (P-258) and move all remaining funds to 2006 Road Non-Departmental (P-156).
- 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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 4 for a credit in the amount of $932,493.87 for County Road (CR) 110 South from Chasco Constructors, Incorporated, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 4 to be credited to Road Bond P-260.
- 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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $2,510.91 for Neenah Avenue Widening from Smith Contracting Company, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 1 to be funded by Road Bond P-278.
- 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 approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $4,362.51 for Neenah Avenue Widening from Smith Contracting Company, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 1 to be funded by Road Bond P-278.
- 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 approve a Real Estate Contract with Andrew S. Huang and Min S. Huang for right of way needed on County Road (CR) 200 (Parcel 2) to be funded by Road Bond P-285.
- 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 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve a Service Contract with Veritas Well-Being, PLLC for services provided to Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court through Texas Veterans Commission Grant with a not-to-exceed amount of $17,500.00.
- 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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To appoint Scott Parker and Cathy Mendoza to the Williamson County Benefits Committee as recommended by the Williamson County Benefits Committee for a term beginning on August 7, 2018 and ending on December 31, 2019.
- 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 the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Annual Action Plan.
- 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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To approve the Services Contract between Waterborne Pumps, LLC and Williamson County for pump retro-fit panel installation in the not-to-exceed amount of $9,985.00 and to authorize the 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
Purchasing Agent/Director Randy Barker
Williamson County Facilities Director Dale Butler
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the emergency service with Ward Septic Tank and Backhoe Service in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000.00 which includes $5,000.00 previously paid on a credit card and exempting this purchase from the competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemption Sections 262.024(a)(2) and 262.024(a)(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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To approve the service contract between MTech Comfort Systems USA and Williamson County for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) replacement at the Inner Loop Annex in the not-to-exceed amount of $474,400.00 pursuant to The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract # 180205 and to authorize the 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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Landscape Maintenance Services under Request for Proposal (RFP) # 1807-251.
- 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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for San Gabriel Ranch Road Bridge under Invitation for Bid (IFB) #1807-252.
- 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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To award Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 1806-237 Metal Beam Guard Fence In Place to the lowest responsive bidder RHB Construction.
- 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
County Sheriff Robert Chody
Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Tim Ryle
General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal C. Hawes
First County Auditor Julie Kiley
County Auditor Jerri Jones
Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) share of the Fiscal Year (FY) 17 Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma Systems Funds.
- 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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
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 Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0100.0540.003101 | Education Aids / Materials | $3,853.12 | |
| 0100.0540.004232 | Training, Conferences, Seminars | $7,178.00 | |
| 0100.0540.003200 | Medical Supplies | $1,643.87 | |
| 0100.0540.003311 | Uniforms | $188.00 | |
| 0100.0540.003110 | Other Supplies | $1,043.60 | |
| 0100.0540.003010 | Computer Equipment | $3,264.30 | |
| 0100.0540.003001 | Small Equipment & Tools < $5000 | $1,661.40 | |
| 0100.0540.003011 | Computer Software | $442.00 | |
| 0100.0540.004350 | Printed Materials & Binding | $1,402.50 | |
| 0100.0540.003107 | Medical Equipment < $5000 | $3,474.00 |
- 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
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Motion: To approve the retention and engagement of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to represent Williamson County/Williamson County Commissioners' Court in relation to Cause No. 18-0903-C425; Dee Hobbs, Williamson County Attorney v. Dan A. Gattis, Williamson County Judge, and Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Larry Madsen, County Commissioners', In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas; and exemption of those attorney 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 Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
- 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
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
b) Discuss North Woods Road District.
c) Project Amazon
d) Wolf Lakes
e) Project Capstone
f) Project Dalton House
g) Flint Hill Resources-Taylor Fuel Storage Terminal on CR 366
A. Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
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: CR 111
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 200
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 278 at Bagdad Rd.
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 29 LTP.
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
i) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.
j) Discuss the acquisition of real property and easements from San Gabriel River Ranch Subdivision.
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 278 @ Bagdad Rd.
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Seward Junction SE Loop.
m) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 29 @ DB Wood.
n) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Hairy Man Rd.
o) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW Bypass.
p) Discuss Somerset Road Districts No. 3 & 4 reimbursements for acquisition & construction of Reagan Blvd.
q) Discuss Cedar Hollow low water crossings and Lost River.
r) Discuss the Brushy Creek Trail Easement acquisition from the Steve and Brandy Jones (a.k.a. 620 Cafe)
s) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
t) Discuss an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Hutto regarding CR 163.
B. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
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 wastewater easements in Berry Springs Park
c) Discuss sale of County property on Ronald Reagan Blvd.
d) Discuss possible sale of +/- 10 acres located on Chandler Road near the County Sheriff's Office Training Facility
e) Potential governmental uses for 8th Street downtown parking lot
f) Discuss possible uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (formerly occupied by WCCHD)
g) Discuss property usage at Longhorn Junction
C. Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman.
D. Discuss the possible placement of agricultural-related monuments at the Williamson County Exposition Center with the participation of third parties.
E. Discuss the San Gabriel River trail easements.
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Employee/personnel related matters
d) 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.
e) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
f) Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
h) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
j) 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.
k) 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.
l) Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center construction issues.
m) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
n) LCRA TSC Leander-Round Rock 138-Kv Transmission Line Project within the Public Right-Of-Way (Row) of New Hope Road, Ronald Reagan Boulevard, and Hero Way
o) Employment law claims of Michelle Williams, Andrenia McGowen and/or Raphaela Johnson.
p) Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01114-LY, Elizabeth Saucedo v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01113-LY, Tettus Davis v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
r) Amendment to Interlocal Lease Agreement between Williamson County and City of Georgetown relating to Williamson County’s property located near Martin Luther King Boulevard and 8th Streets in Georgetown, Texas
s) Civil Action No. 1:18-CV-49, Troy Mansfield v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
t) Discuss law in relation to Williamson County compensation policies.
u) Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
v) Intergovernmental Services Agreement with ICE and Agreement with CoreCivic, Inc. relating to the T. Don Hutto Facility.
w) Discuss laws relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program (LIRAP) Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 382.
x) Cause No. 18-0903-C425; Dee Hobbs, Williamson County Attorney v. Dan A. Gattis, Williamson County Judge, and Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Larry Madsen, County Commissioners; In the 425th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Employee/personnel related matters
d) 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.
e) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
f) 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
g) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop
h) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
i) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline
j) 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.
k) 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.
l) Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center construction issues.
m) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
n) LCRA TSC Leander-Round Rock 138-Kv Transmission Line Project within the Public Right-Of-Way (Row) of New Hope Road, Ronald Reagan Boulevard, and Hero Way
o) Employment law claims of Michelle Williams, Andrenia McGowen and/or Raphaela Johnson.
p) Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01114-LY, Elizabeth Saucedo v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
q) Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01113-LY, Tettus Davis v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
r) Amendment to Interlocal Lease Agreement between Williamson County and City of Georgetown relating to Williamson County’s property located near Martin Luther King Boulevard and 8th Streets in Georgetown, Texas
s) Civil Action No. 1:18-CV-49, Troy Mansfield v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
t) Discuss law in relation to Williamson County compensation policies.
u) Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
v) Intergovernmental Services Agreement with ICE and Agreement with CoreCivic, Inc. relating to the T. Don Hutto Facility.
w) Discuss laws relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program (LIRAP) Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 382.
x) Cause No. 18-0903-C425; Dee Hobbs, Williamson County Attorney v. Dan A. Gattis, Williamson County Judge, and Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Larry Madsen, County Commissioners; In the 425th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
Director of Veterans Services Donna Harrell
Director of Public Safety Technology Richard Semple
Director of Wireless Communications and Radio Communications Systems (RCS) Catherine Roberts
County Sheriff Robert Chody
Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Tim Ryle
Budget Officer Ashlie Koenig
First County Auditor Julie Kylie
Corrections Assistant Chief Deputy Randolph Doyer
Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh
Executive Assistant to County Judge Rebecca Clemons
Senior Director of Emergency Services Chris Connealy
Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Bill Gravell Jr.
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 August, 2018.

ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk of Commissioners’ Court, Williamson County, Texas
By: Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk