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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
November 13, 2018


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
  • County Judge Dan A. Gattis
  • Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
  • Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Absent:
  • Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Others Present:
  • 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
 
 
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 November 6, 2018 meeting.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
No action was taken on this item.
 
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.

Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court. 
 

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

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,914,546.12 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and Electronic Benefit Payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
4.
Citizen comments.
Those who addressed the Court:
Belinda Buescher of Georgetown
Alex Curry of Georgetown
Bill Kelberlau 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 – 8 )
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Merit - Emergency Svcs Department.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve line item transfers for Merit for the Emergency Services Department:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0341-001100 Mobile Outreach Team (MOT) / Salary $1674.23
From 0100-0341-002010 MOT / FICA $128.08
From 0100-0341-002020 MOT / Retirement $234.89
To 0100-8004-001130 Emergency Services / Merit $1674.23
To 0100-8004-002010 Emergency Services / FICA $128.08
To 0100-8004-002020 Emergency Services / Retirement $234.89

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
6.
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 4 Larry Madsen 
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:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the replat of the Hidden Trails, Lots 1 - 3, Block A  subdivision - Precinct 1.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve the replat of the Hidden Trails Lots 1 - 3 Block A subdivision - Precinct 1.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Gomez subdivision - Precinct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Gomez subdivision - Precinct 4.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the receipt of the Certificate of Acheivement in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 2017 and the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 2017 from the Government Finance Officers Association.
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County Auditor Jerri Jones addressed the Court.  No action was taken on this item.
 
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10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a Proclamation designating December 4th, 2018 Tree of Angels Day in Williamson County.
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District Attorney Shawn Dick and District Attorney Lead Victim Assistant Coordinator Alma Vasquez addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To approve a Proclamation designating December 4, 2018 as Tree of Angels Day in Williamson County.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation declaring November 14, 2018 as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day.
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Geographic Information System (GIS) Manager George Strebel addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To approve a Proclamation declaring November 14, 2018 as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh advised that 4 roads are still closed due to flooding:
County Road (CR) 471 at Dry Brushy Creek, CR 123 at Brushy Creek, CR 382 at Willis Creek and CR 305 at Salado Creek. Please do not drive around the barricades.

No action was taken on this item.
 
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Utility Agreement between Atmos Energy and Williamson County for utility relocations on North Mays Extension, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 1.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To approve the Utility Agreement between Atmos Energy and Williamson County for utility relocations on North Mays Extension, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 1.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a 2006 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $613,195.23 from Lakeline Blvd Right Turn Lanes (P331) to 2006 Road Non-Departmental (P156). 
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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 $613,195.23 from Lakeline Boulevard (Blvd) Right Turn Lanes (P-331) 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 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $650,000 from 2013 Road Non-Departmental (P290) to Lakeline Blvd Right Turn Lanes (P331).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve a 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver to move $650,000.00 from 2013 Road Non-Departmental (P-290) to Lakeline Boulevard (Blvd) Right Turn Lanes (P-331).

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving to allocate $12.0 million ($7.0 from the General Fund budget and $5.0 million from the Road & Bridge budget) for the Transportation Corridor Program to LTP ROW (P457) of $5.5 million, Corridor C/SH29 Bypass (P459) of $2.25 million, Corridor F/US183 (P461) of $1.0 million Corridor H/Sam Bass Road (P462) of $2.25 million and Southeast Corridor (P463) of $1.0 million.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve the allocation of $12,000,000.00 ($7,000,000.00 from the General Fund budget and $5,000,000.00 from the Road & Bridge budget) for the Transportation Corridor Program to Long Range Transportation Plan (LTP) Right-of-Way (ROW) (P-457) of $5,050,000.00, Corridor C / State Highway (SH) 29 Bypass (P-459) of $2,025,000.00, Corridor F / United States (US) 183 (P-461) of $1,000,000.00 Corridor H / Sam Bass Road (P-462) of $2,025,000.00 and Southeast Corridor (P-463) of $1,000,000.00.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Williamson County License Agreement between Williamson County and Fountainwood Estates Homeowner's Association, Inc. relating to improvements to be placed in Williamson County's right of way, as depicted in Exhibit "A" of the License Agreement.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To approve a Williamson County License Agreement between Williamson County and Fountainwood Estates Homeowner's Association, Inc. relating to improvements to be placed in Williamson County's right-of-way, as depicted in Exhibit "A" of the License Agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Georgetown Annex Project, P325, Change Order # 18 from Chasco Constructors in the amount of $27,793.83 to approve existing contract funding for miscellaneous subcontractor scopes of work that are necessary to complete the project based on the original design intent. This change order is being funded by the Construction Managers and Owners Contingencies.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To acknowledge are report on the Williamson County Georgetown Annex P-325 Project and approve Change Order No. 18 from Chasco Constructors in the amount of $27,793.83 to approve existing contract funding for miscellaneous subcontractor scopes of work that are necessary to complete the project based on the original design intent to be funded by the Construction Managers and Owners Contingencies.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Expo RV Park Project, Change Order # 2 from Champion Site Prep, L.P., in the amount of $2,500.00 for an adjustment in the specified grade of gravel material for the islands and decomposed granite portions of trails. This change order is being funded out of the Owners Contingency. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To acknowledge a report for the Williamson County Exposition (Expo) Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park Project and approve Change Order No. 2 from Champion Site Prep, L.P., in the amount of $2,500.00 for an adjustment in the specified grade of gravel material for the islands and decomposed granite portions of trails to be funded by the Owners Contingency.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Homer and Barbara Thomas for right of way needed on the CR 111 Project (Parcel 24). Funding Source: Road Bonds P249
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Homer R. Thomas and Barbara L. Thomas for the right-of-way needed on the County Road (CR) 111 Project (Parcel 24) to be funded by Road Bond P-249.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Landy and Lori Warren for right of way needed on the Hairy Man Rd. project (Parcel N25). Funding Source: Road Bonds P284
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Landy L. Warren and Lori E. Warren for the right-of-way needed on the Hairy Man Road (Rd.) Project (Parcel N25) to be funded by Road Bond P-284.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Expo Center’s recommended Standard Rate Schedule and authorizing the Williamson County Exposition Center Manager to administer the Standard Rate Schedule under the supervision of the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the Williamson County Exposition (Expo) Center’s recommended Standard Rate Schedule and to authorize the Williamson County Exposition Center Manager to administer the Standard Rate Schedule under the supervision of the Commissioners' Court.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Expo Center’s recommended Facilities Management Policies and Procedure document and authorizing the Williamson County Exposition Center Manager to administer the Facilities Management Policies and Procedures under the supervision of the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the Williamson County Exposition (Expo) Center’s recommended Facilities Management Policies and Procedure document and to authorize the Williamson County Exposition Center Manager to administer the Facilities Management Policies and Procedures under the supervision of the Commissioners' Court.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Expo Center recommended revised License and Use Agreement document and authorizing the Williamson County Exposition Center Manager to administer under the supervision of the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the Williamson County Exposition (Expo) Center's recommended revised License and Use Agreement document and to authorize the Williamson County Exposition Center Manager to administer under the supervision of the Commissioners' Court.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
25.
Discuss and take appropriate action on accepting the resignation of Juli Word as the Williamson County representative on the CapMetro Board of Directors effective November 30, 2018 and appointing Eric N. Stratton to fill the unexpired term which ends June 30, 2020.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To accept the resignation of Juli Word as the Williamson County representative on the CapMetro Board of Directors effective November 30, 2018 and to appoint Eric N. Stratton to fill the unexpired term ending June 30, 2020.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Education and Training Course Agreements for Emergency Communications.
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Senior Director of Emergency Services Chris Connealy and Director of Emergency Communications Scott Parker addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To approve the Education and Training Course Agreements for Emergency Communications.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
27.
Discuss, consider and approve the adoption of Jarrell CERT as an RCS Associate customer under the County radio system.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda.
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28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Interlocal Agreement between Liberty County and Williamson County for the sale of surplus patrol vehicles in accordance with TX Local Gov't Code 263.152.(a) (1).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve the Interlocal Agreement between Liberty County and Williamson County for the sale of surplus patrol vehicles in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152(a)(1).

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the acceptance of the 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant award, in the amount of $77,838.45, issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management.
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Director of Emergency Management Jarred Thomas addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To accept the 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant award, in the amount of $77,838.45, issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Division of Emergency Management.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:09 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018.
 
30.
10:00 Conduct public hearing relating to a request from department 210 Road and Bridge to increase the budgeted salary amount for position noted in the attached list and discuss (1) the reason for the payment in excess of the budgeted amount is being offer to the employee, including the public purpose that will be served by making the excess payment; and (2) the exact amount of the excess payment, the sources of the payment, and the terms for distribution of the payment that effect and maintain the public purpose to be served by making the excess payment.  These increases will be funded using excess salary funds in the current approved budget.

1. The reason for the payment in excess of the budgeted amount is to provide for an increased hiring salary for well qualified applicants.

2. The excess amount is $21,724.82 which will be paid through the normal bi-weekly payroll. The public purpose served by providing the increased salaries is the ability to reduce service delivery issues due to excess training required for less experienced employees.
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There were no comments.  No action was taken on this item.
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:11 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018.
 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request to increase the budgeted salary amount for department 210 Road & Bridge and positions noted in the attached list. These increases will be funded using excess salary funds in the current approved budget.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve the increase for the budgeted salary amount for department 210 Road & Bridge and positions noted in the attached list. These increases will be funded using excess salary funds in the current approved budget.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on FY18/19 Budget Order.
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Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve the changes to Section VII(1)(t) adding iv) RCS Radio Fees and Section VIII(1)(h) replacing Field Operations with Maintenance Operations and deleting County Inspector and approving the complete Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget Order.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing County Judge to execute an amendment to a Chapter 381 Agreement wit Lone Star Tangible Assets, LP.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an amendment to a Chapter 381 Agreement with Lone Star Tangible Assets, LP.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the service agreement between Randal's Tower Tech, Inc. and Williamson County for emergency climb/repair tower services in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,000.00 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve the service agreement between Randal's Tower Tech, Inc. and Williamson County for emergency climb / repair tower services in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,000.00 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 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the service agreement between Randal's Tower Tech, Inc. and Williamson County for antenna installation services inside of Medic 26's building in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,055.00 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve the service agreement between Randal's Tower Tech, Inc. and Williamson County for antenna installation services inside of Medic 26's building in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,055.00 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 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the service contract between Randal's Tower Tech and Williamson County for tower inspections at the back up site in the not-to-exceed amount of $7,700.00, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve the service contract between Randal's Tower Tech, Inc. and Williamson County for tower inspections at the back up site in the not-to-exceed amount of $7,700.00 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 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the service agreement between Salero Transport & Set and Williamson County for releveling and bathroom repair services in the not to exceed amount of $2,700.00 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the service agreement between Salero Transport & Set and Williamson County for releveling and bathroom repair services in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,700.00 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 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
38.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the service agreement between ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation and Williamson County which incorporates Statement of Work / Fee Proposal marked as Exhibits for not-to-exceed amount of $10,172.00 for inspection services and not-to-exceed amount of $60,242.64 for maintenance services pursuant to National IPA contract # R150801.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the service agreement between ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation and Williamson County which incorporates Statement of Work / Fee Proposal marked as Exhibits for not-to-exceed amount of $10,172.00 for inspection services and not-to-exceed amount of $60,242.64 for maintenance services pursuant to National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (IPA) Contract # R150801.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #1809-262 Asphalt Mixes to the lowest responsive bidder, Industrial Asphalt & Aggregate as the primary vendor for all items, and Oldcastle Material Texas as the secondary vendor as specified .
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To award Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 1809-262 Asphalt Mixes to the lowest responsive bidder, Industrial Asphalt & Aggregate as the primary vendor for all items, and Oldcastle Material Texas as the secondary vendor as specified.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on exempting Smart Communications from the competitive bidding requirements established by Section 262.024(a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions, as the sole provider for Mailguard and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve exempting Smart Communications from the competitive bidding requirements established by Section 262.024(a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions, as the sole provider for Mailguard 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 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding termination notice of services contract with Heart of Texas Landscape & Irrigation Co. for mowing services at the Sheriff's Office firing range as services are no longer necessary upon recommendation of the Williamson County Facilities Department.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the Notice of Contract Termination with Heart of Texas Landscape & Irrigation Company (Co.) for mowing services at the Sheriff's Office firing range as services are no longer necessary upon recommendation of the Williamson County Facilities Department.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding termination notice of contract (#1702-140, Signs and Markers) with Pathmark Traffic Products of Texas, Inc., Garden State Highway Products, Inc., and NSTS, LLC upon recommendation of the Williamson County Road & Bridge Department.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the Notice of Contract Termination (#1702-140, Signs and Markers) with Pathmark Traffic Products of Texas, Inc., Garden State Highway Products, Inc., and NSTS, LLC upon recommendation of the Williamson County Road & Bridge Department.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
43.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #1808-259 Lakeline Blvd Right Turn Lane to the lowest responsive bidder, MA Smith Contracting and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To award Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 1808-259 Lakeline Boulevard (Blvd) Right Turn Lane to the lowest responsive bidder, MA Smith Contracting 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 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
44.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Agreement for Construction Services between ARC Abatement I, Ltd. and Williamson County for Asbestos Abatement for Project - CR110, in the amount of $5,250.00, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the Agreement for Construction Services between ARC Abatement I, Ltd. and Williamson County for Asbestos Abatement for Project - County Road (CR) 110, in the amount of $5,250.00 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 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
45.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for CR 110 Middle Section, under IFB #1809-261.
View Agenda Item
 

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 County Road (CR) 110 Middle Section, under Inviation for Bid (IFB) # 1809-261.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
46.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Supplemental Agreement No. 11 between Williamson County and BLGY, Inc for additional services in relation to the North Campus Project in the amount of $43,346.35 and authorizing execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 11 between Williamson County and BLGY, Inc for additional services in relation to the North Campus Project in the amount of $43,346.35 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 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
47.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving sub-merchant agreement between Williamson County and Worldpay, LLC, f.k.a. Vantiv, LLC in connection with the agreement between Williamson County and Official Payments Corporation to provide merchant card services to support the operation of the Williamson County On-Site Sewage Facilities Department and authorizing execution of the sub-merchant agreement.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the Sub-Merchant Agreement between Williamson County and Worldpay, LLC, f.k.a. Vantiv, LLC in connection with the agreement between Williamson County and Official Payments Corporation to provide merchant card services to support the operation of the Williamson County On-Site Sewage Facilities Department and to authorize the execution of the sub-merchant agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeaable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for various departments.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
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 for various departments:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0440.004229 District Attorney / State (ST) Law Enforcement Training $126.23
0100.0475.004229 County Attorney / ST Law Enforcement Training $2,171.58
0100.0551.004229 Constable 1 / ST Law Enforcement Training $3,252.02
0100.0552.004229 Constable 2 / ST Law Enforcement Training $3,479.09
0100.0553.004229 Constable 3 / ST Law Enforcement Training $8,492.75
0100.0554.004229 Constable 4 / ST Law Enforcement Training $2,570.60
0100.0560.004229 Sheriff's Office (SO) / ST Law Enforcement Training $26,205.35
0100.0570.004229 Jail / ST Law Enforcement Training $7,413.56

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
49.
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 for unspent 2018 donation dollars for the Justice of the Peace Precinct #2.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
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 for unspent 2018 donation dollars for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0452.003670 Use of Donations $41.00

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
50.
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 for unspent 2018 donation dollars for the Parks Department.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
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 for unspent 2018 donation dollars for the Parks Department:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0510.003670 Use of Donations $6,440.05

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve budget amendment for unspent 2018 donation dollars for the Sheriff's Office donations
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
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 budget amendment for unspent 2018 donation dollars for the Sheriff's Office donations:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0560.003670 Use of Donations $46.48
0100.0560.003671 Use of Victim Assistance (V.A.) Donations $949.08

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
52.
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 for unspent 2018 donation dollars for Veteran Services.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
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 for unspent 2018 donation dollars for Veteran Services:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0405.003670 Use of Donations $1,555.38

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
53.
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 for Juvenile Services.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
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 for Juvenile Services:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0576.004103 Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) Residential Services $33,325.80

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:18 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018.
 
54.
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 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
h) Project Deliver
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No action was taken in Executive Session. 
 
55.
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
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 101
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 the aquisition of real property for CR 111.
r) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
s) Discuss an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Hutto regarding CR 163.
t) Discuss the acquisition of drainage easements on the Forest North Drainage Project. 
u) Discuss the acquisition of Office Condominiums at 321 Ed Schmidt Boulevard, Hutto, Texas
v)  Discuss the acquisition of real property for the expansion of Ronald Reagan at IH 35.
w)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
x)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F.
y)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
z)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Southeast Corridor.
aa)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
bb)  Discuss possible sale of County-owned 7.38 acres in Breakaway Park Subdivision.
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
h) Discuss sale of excess 183A right of way to abutting property owner. 
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. 
F. Discuss the Williamson County Reimbursement Agreement for Construction of San Gabriel Blvd. and New Hope Road with the City of Leander and TIRZ #
View Agenda Item
No action was taken in Executive Session. 
 
56.
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) 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) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
m) Employment law claims of Michelle Williams, Andrenia McGowen and/or Raphaela Johnson.
n) 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.
o) 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.
p) 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
q) 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.
r) Discuss law in relation to Williamson County compensation policies.
s) Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
t) 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
u) Potential opioid litigation
v) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
w) Terry Ballard – EEOC Charge No. 451-2018-02074
x) Legal and contractual matters relating to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program/Local Provider Participation Program and Williamson County Charity Services.
y) Legal matters relating to a tax delinquency for the property located at 1402 Charpiot Drive, Round Rock 78681 (WCAD R055154)
z) Legal matters relating to Sunset Meadows Subdivision.
aa) Discuss District Office Lease at the Williamson County Jester Annex for State Representative.
bb) Property damage claim from Shameka McClain regarding damage to iPhone.
cc) Copyright infringement claim from Sanders Law, PLLC.
No action was taken in Executive Session. 
 
57.
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. 
 
58.
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. 
 
59.
Deliberate the appointment, evaluation and employment of the Senior Director of the Williamson County Human Resources Department, to include possibly conducting interviews of candidates for such position (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officer/department head).
No action was taken in Executive Session. 
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:48 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018.
 
60.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
No action was taken on this item.
 
61.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
No action was taken on this item.
 
62.
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) 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) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
m) Employment law claims of Michelle Williams, Andrenia McGowen and/or Raphaela Johnson.
n) 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.
o) 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.
p) 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
q) 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.
r) Discuss law in relation to Williamson County compensation policies.
s) Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
t) 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
u) Potential opioid litigation
v) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
w) Terry Ballard – EEOC Charge No. 451-2018-02074
x) Legal and contractual matters relating to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program/Local Provider Participation Program and Williamson County Charity Services.
y) Legal matters relating to a tax delinquency for the property located at 1402 Charpiot Drive, Round Rock 78681 (WCAD R055154)
z) Legal matters relating to Sunset Meadows Subdivision.
aa) Discuss District Office Lease at the Williamson County Jester Annex for State Representative.
bb) Property damage claim from Shameka McClain regarding damage to iPhone.
cc) Copyright infringement claim from Sanders Law, PLLC.
 

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

Motion: To approve a settlement in the amount of $432.99 for a damage claim to an Apple iPhone 8+ between Shameka McClain and the office of Williamson County Constable Precinct 1 and to authorize the County Judge to execute settlement documents, if any, approved as to form by the County Attorney's Office.

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
 
63.
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.
 
64.
Comments from Commissioners.
There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT  11:49 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 20th day of November, 2018.


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

By: Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk