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Minutes for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

 
MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
December 18, 2018


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:35 A.M. on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 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 3 Valerie Covey
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Absent:
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Others Present:
  • Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
  • Stan O. Springerley, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
  • Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
  • Brad Weems, County Clerk Criminal Division Supervisor
 
 
1.
Review and approval of minutes.
 

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

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the December 11, 2018 meeting.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
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 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $7,739,412.95 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and Electronic Benefit Payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.

Aye:

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

 
4.
Citizen comments.
Those who addressed the Court: 
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Mark Bofferding of Leander

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 – 32 )
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Non Departmental.
 

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

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

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non-Departmental / Contingencies $8,371.31
To 0100-0409-004987 Non-Departmental / Disaster Relief $8,371.31

Aye:

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

 
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Animal Services
 

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

Motion: To approve line item transfers for Animal Services:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0545-0545-001100 Animal Services Salaries $507.84
To 0545-0545-001130 Animal Services Merit $507.84
From 0546.0546.001130 Animal Services Donations Merit $507.84
To 0546-0546-001100 Animal Services Donations Salaries $507.84

Aye:

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

 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the 911 Communications department.
 

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

Motion: To approve line item transfers for the 911 Communications Department:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0581-004998 911 Communications (Comm) / Contingencies $30,822.57
To 0100-0581-001100 911 Comm / Full Time Salary $25,330.84
To 0100-0581-002010 911 Comm / FICA $1,937.81
To 0100-0581-002020 911 Comm / Retirement $3,553.92

Aye:

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

 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Commissioner Precinct 3.
 

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

Motion: To approve line item transfers for Commissioner Precinct 3:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0213-003005 Office Furniture < $5,000 $1,026.00
From 0100-0213-004212 Postage $25.00
From 0100-0213-003120 Printer Supplies $50.00
From 0100-0213-004999 Miscellaneous $87.02
From 0100-0409-004998 Non-Departmental Contingencies $1,312.02
To 0100-0213-004610 Rent $2,500.04

Aye:

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

 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #3. 
 

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct 3:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0553-003004 Constable Precinct 3 / Ammunition $1,265.00
To 0100-0553-003005 Constable Precinct 3 / Furniture $1,265.00

Aye:

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

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

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

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 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through auction including (3) Dell Precision T1650 desktops, (3) Dell Latitude E6530 laptops, (3) Dell Optiplx 7010, (4) Panasonic FZ-G1, (1) Ferrups UPS FE7KVA, (1) Toshiba 4000CDT Laptop, (1) 2002 International Dump Truck, (3) 2014 Chevy Tahoes, (2) 2007 Dodge Chargers, (1) 2006 Caterpillar 140H Motorgrader, (2) 2013 Chevy Tahoes, (1) 2009 Dodge Dakota, (2) 2011 Ford Crown Victorias, (1) 2004 Chevy Impala, (1) 2008 CPS Dump trailer, (1) 2009 International Dump trailer, (2) 2011 Chevy Tahoes, (1) 2006 Ford Mustang, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
 

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

Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through auction including (3) Dell Precision T1650 desktops, (3) Dell Latitude E6530 laptops, (3) Dell Optiplx 7010, (4) Panasonic FZ-G1, (1) Ferrups UPS FE7KVA, (1) Toshiba 4000CDT laptop, (1) 2002 International Dump Truck, (3) 2014 Chevy Tahoes, (2) 2007 Dodge Chargers, (1) 2006 Caterpillar 140H Motorgrader, (2) 2013 Chevy Tahoes, (1) 2009 Dodge Dakota, (2) 2011 Ford Crown Victorias, (1) 2004 Chevy Impala, (1) 2008 CPS Dump Trailer, (1) 2009 International Dump Trailer, (2) 2011 Chevy Tahoes, (1) 2006 Ford Mustang pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorzing the disposal of (1) Dell Optiplex 7010 through Inter-departmental transfer, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't code 263.152.
 

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

Motion: To authorize the disposal of (1) Dell Optiplex 7010 through inter-departmental transfer pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, November 2018 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
 

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

Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 November 2018 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure Section 103.005.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
14.
Acknowledge exectued quote with Bouffard Transfer Inc for the moving of Elections Equipment.
 

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

Motion: To acknowledge the executed quote with Bouffard Transfer Inc for the moving of Elections Equipment.

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

 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on re-appointing Dan Hejl and Irvin (Butch) Miller to the Emergency Service District (ESD) No. 3 Board with their term commencing effective on January 1, 2019 and continuing thereafter until December 31, 2020.
 

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

Motion: To approve the reappointment of Dan Hejl and Irvin (Butch) Miller to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #3 Board with their term beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2020.

Aye:

County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Abstain)
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on re-appointing Robert Avant and Mike Rinderknecht to the Emergency Service District (ESD) NO. 10 Board with their terms commencing effective on January 1, 2019 and continuing thereafter until December 31, 2020.
 

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

Motion: To approve the reappointment of Robert Avant and Mike Rinderknecht to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #10 Board with the term beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2020.

Aye:

County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Abstain)
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Thomas Nanninga and Jordan Baltazor to the Emergency Service District (ESD) #2 Board of Commissioners with the term commencing on January 1, 2019 and continuing thereafter until December 31, 2020.
 

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

Motion: To approve the reappointment of Thomas Nanninga and Jordan Baltazor to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #2 Board of Commissioners with their term beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2020.

Aye:

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

 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Richard Wilkes to the Georgetown ESD #8 board with the term to commence immediately and continue until December 31, 2020.
 

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

Motion: To approve the reappointment of Richard Wilkes to the Georgetown Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 Board with the term beginning December 18, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020.

Aye:

County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Abstain)
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing David Bray to the Jarrell ESD #5 board with the term to commence immediately and continue until December 31, 2020.
 

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

Motion: To approve the reappointment of David Bray to the Jarrell Emergency Services Department (ESD) #5 Board with the term beginning December 18, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020.

Aye:

County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Abstain)
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Charles Ashby to the Jarrell ESD #5 board with the term to commence immediately and continue until December 31, 2020
 

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

Motion: To approve the reappointment of Charles Ashby to the Jarrell Emergency Services Department (ESD) #5 Board with the term beginning December 18, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020.

Aye:

County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Abstain)
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing L.D. Cheatheam to the Weir ESD #6 board with the term to commence immediately and continue until December 31, 2020.
 

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

Motion: To approve the reappointment of L.D. Cheatheam to the Weir Emergency Services Board (ESD) #6 Board with the term beginning December 18, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020.

Aye:

County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Abstain)
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Susie Fontenot to the Wier ESD #6 board with the term to commence immediately and continue until December 31, 2020.
 

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

Motion: To approve the reappointment of Susie Fontenot to the Wier Emergency Services Department (ESD) #6 Board with the term beginning December 18, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020.

Aye:

County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Abstain)
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Dave Schumacher to the Weir ESD #6 board with the term to commence immediately and continue until December 31, 2020.
 

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

Motion: To approve the reappointment of Dave Schumacher to the Weir Emergency Services Department (ESD) #6 Board with the term beginning on December 18, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020.

Aye:

County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Abstain)
 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing James Daniels to the Florence ESD #7 board with the term to commence immediately and continue until December 31, 2020
 

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

Motion: To approve the reappointment of James Daniels to the Florence Emergency Services Department (ESD) #7 Board with the term beginning December 18, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020.

Aye:

County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Abstain)
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Keith Couch to the Florence ESD #7 board with the term to commence immediately and continue until December 31, 2020.
 
 

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

Motion: To approve the reappointment of Keith Couch to the Florence Emergency Services Department (ESD) #7 Board with the term beginning December 18, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020.

Aye:

County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Abstain)
 
26.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reappointing Bobby Bunte to the Georgetown ESD #8 board with the term to commence immediately and continue until December 31, 2020.
 

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

Motion: To approve the reappointment of Bobby Bunte to the Georgetown Emergency Services Department (ESD) #8 Board with the term beginning December 18, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020.

Aye:

County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Abstain)
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Regional Animal Shelter Expansion Project; Change Order # 11 in the amount of $21,164.00 to approve funding from within the existing contract for additional electrical, data, millwork and plumbing scopes of work, which was executed by Dale Butler, Williamson County Facilities Director, pursuant to the previous grant of authority under Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code. This change order is being funded by the Owner’s Contingency.
 

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

Motion: To acknowledge a report on the Regional Animal Shelter Expansion Project and approve Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $21,164.00 to approve funding from within the existing contract for additional electrical, data, millwork and plumbing scopes of work which was executed by Williamson County Facilities Director Dale Butler pursuant to the previous grant of authority under Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code to be funded by the Owner’s Contingency.

Aye:

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

 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 4 under Williamson County Contract between Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 18, 2015 for On Call Geotechnical and Lab Testing Services for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
 

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

Motion: To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 4 under Williamson County Contract between Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 18, 2015 for On-Call Geotechnical and Lab Testing Services for Williamson County Road and Bridge.

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

 
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the revised preliminary plat for the Liberty Hill 90 subdivision - Precinct 2.
This item was moved to Executive Session where no action was taken.  After reconvening from Executive Session, the Court took action on this item.
 

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

Motion: To approve the revised preliminary plat for the Liberty Hill 90 subdivision - Precinct 2.

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

 
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Sec 12B subdivision - Precinct 3.
 

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

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 12B subdivision - Precinct 3.

Aye:

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

 
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Commons at Rowe Lane Phase V B subdivision - Precinct 4.
 

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

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Commons at Rowe Lane Phase V B subdivision - Precinct 4.

Aye:

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

 
32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Chandler Corner subdivision - Precinct 4.
 

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

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

Aye:

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

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a resolution honoring Williamson County Judge Dan A. Gattis.
 

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

Motion: To approve a Resolution honoring Williamson County Judge Dan A. Gattis.

Aye:

Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Other:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis (Abstain)
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 11:47 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018.
 
34.
9:30 AM – Hold Public Hearing pursuant to Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26 regarding a proposal by the City of Georgetown to construct and maintain a wastewater interceptor line known as the “Berry Creek Interceptor Project”, and for the conveyance of an easement therefore, through Berry Springs Park and Preserve, a park owned and operated by Williamson County, Texas.
Those who addressed the Court:
Assistant City Manager / General Manager Utilities for Georgetown Jim Briggs
Gary Bowers of Round Rock
Rick Lutowski of Georgetown
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Martin Byhower of Georgetown
Mary Ann Melton of Hutto
Charles Newsome of Georgetown
Sue McCann Wiseman of Leander
Kathy McCann Gallaway of Cedar Park
Kathy Selbrede of Georgetown
City Manager of Georgetown David Morgan
Cambrian Environmental Owner Kembel White, Ph.D, P.G.
Walker Partners Project Manager Eric Nelson, P.G.

No action was taken on this item.
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 1:22 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018.
 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on making a determination and finding, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, that (1)  there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the City of Georgetown’s use of a portion of Berry Springs Park and Preserve for a wastewater interceptor known as the “Berry Creek Interceptor Project”; and (2) that the Berry Creek Interceptor Project includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the land, being a portion of Berry Springs Park and Preserve, resulting from the City of Georgetown’s use of same; and take appropriate action on approving the City of Georgetown’s proposal to construct and maintain the Berry Creek Interceptor Project, and future conveyance of an easement therefore, through Berry Springs Park and Preserve, a park owned and operated by Williamson County, Texas.
 

Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To disapprove the wastewater interceptor line known as the Berry Creek Interceptor Project from going through Berry Springs Park and Preserve.

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

 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 1:23 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018.
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 1:33 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018.
 
36.
Receive and acknowledge the December 2018 Construction Summary Report for the Road Bond Program.
Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 11:41 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018.
 
37.
10:00 Conduct public hearing relating to a request from various departments 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 that is being offered 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.
There were no comments.

No action was taken on this item.
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 11:42 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018.
 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request to change the budgeted salary amount for various departments and positions noted in the attached list. These increases will be funded using excess salary funds in the current approved budget.
Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: County Judge Dan A. Gattis 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen 

Motion: To approve changing the budgeted salary amount for various departments 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 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen

Attachments:
 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update.
Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.
 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment of Robert B. Daigh, P.E. as the Williamson County representative of the CAMPO Technical Advisory Committe and Anna Lan as an alternate member for fiscal year 2019,
 

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

Motion: To approve the appointment of Robert B. Daigh, P.E. as the Williamson County representative of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Technical Advisory Committee and Anna Lan as an alternate member for Fiscal Year 2019.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 2, to contract number B004339.001, in the amount of -$98,707.11 for Cambria Cavern.
 

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

Motion: To approve Change Order No. 2 under contract number B004339.001 for a credit in the amount of $98,707.11 for Cambria Cavern.

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

 
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment of Sally McFeron, Planning Director for the City of Liberty Hill, as the CAMPO Small Cities Primary Representative for Williamson County and Matthew A. Rector Sr., PE, CFM Executive Director of Engineering and Public Works for the City of Hutto as an alternate Representative.
 

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

Motion: To approve the appointment of Sally McFeron, Planning Director for the City of Liberty Hill, as the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Small Cities Primary Representative for Williamson County and Matthew A. Rector Sr., PE, CFM Executive Director of Engineering and Public Works for the City of Hutto as an alternate Representative.

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

 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the MS4 Stormwater Annual Report.
 

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

Motion: To approve the MS4 Stormwater Annual Report.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between  Williamson County and the City of Liberty Hill, Texas regarding the design and construction of the SH 29/CR 200 intersection.
 

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

Motion: To approve the Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Liberty Hill, Texas regarding the design and construction of the State Highway (SH) 29 / County Road (CR) 200 intersection.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for participation in Georgetown TIF Zone #5.
City Manager of Georgetown David Morgan and President of Wolf Lakes, LP Iva Wolf McLachlan addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for participation in Georgetown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zone #5.

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

 
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute an Advance Funding Agreement for Local Transportation Project (FM 397- CR 366) with Texas Department of Transportation. 
 

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

Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute an Advance Funding Agreement for Local Transportation Project (Farm to Market 397- County Road 366) with Texas Department of Transportation.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute a Resolution for an Advance Funding Agreement for Local Transportation Project (FM 397- CR 366) with Texas Department of Transportation. 
 

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

Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution for an Advance Funding Agreement for Local Transportation Project (Farm to Market 397- County Road 366) with Texas Department of Transportation.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with David Vidaure and David Vidaure Jr. for right of way needed on CR 314. (Parcel N3) Funding Source: Road & Bridge Line Item # 5200
 

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

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with David Vidaure a/k/a David Vidaure, Sr. and David Vidaure Jr., Independent Executor of the Estate of Sara Vidaure a/k/a Sara A. Vidaure for right-of-way needed on County Road (CR) 314 (Parcel N3) to be funded by Road & Bridge Line Item # 5200.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
49.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with David Vidaure Jr. for right of way needed on CR 314 Parcel N2). Funding Source: Road & Bridge Line Item #5200
 

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

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with David Vidaure, Jr. for right-of-way needed on County Road (CR) 314 Parcel (N2) to be funded by Road & Bridge Line Item # 5200.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to execute a Chapter 381 Economic and Development Program Agreement with Apple Inc. 
President of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership Ben White and Apple Manager of North and South America Tony Ross addressed the Court.
 
 

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

Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Chapter 381 Economic and Development Program Agreement with Apple Inc.

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

 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 10:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018.
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 10:18 A.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018.
 
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute a Special Warranty Deed to Gardens at Mayfield, LLC for the Arterial H-Water Quality Pond. 
 

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

Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a Special Warranty Deed to Gardens at Mayfield, LLC for the Arterial H-Water Quality Pond.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
52.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on River Ranch County Park Phase I development Change Order # 1 from Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $763,953.00.
 

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

Motion: To approve River Ranch County Park Phase I Development Change Order No. 1 from Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $763,953.00.

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

Attachments:
 
53.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on clean air goals for Williamson County in partnership with the Central Texas Clean Air Coalition, part of the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG).
No action was taken on this item.
 
54.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with Sonterra Municipal Utility District regarding off-duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies.
 

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

Motion: To approve and acknowledge receipt of the Standard Agreement with Sonterra Municipal Utility District regarding off-duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
55.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Wellspring United Methodist Church (traffic control at church on Williams Dr.) 
 

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

Motion: To approve and acknowledge receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Wellspring United Methodist Church (traffic control at church on Williams Drive).

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
56.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute necessary amendments to the United Healthcare Administrative Services Agreement, including 2018 administrative correction provisions and new health plan year 2019 amendment.
 

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

Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute necessary amendments to the United Healthcare Administrative Services Agreement, including 2018 administrative correction provisions and new health plan year 2019 amendment.

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

 
57.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to accept the Vision Group Policy for Williamson County covered employees, Policy Effective Date January 1, 2019 as submitted by United Health Care Insurance.
 

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

Motion: To accept the Vision Group Policy for Williamson County covered employees, Policy Effective Date January 1, 2019 as submitted by United Health Care Insurance.

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

 
58.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Jerre Varnell to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board.
 

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

Motion: To appoint Jerre Varnell to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
59.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on increasing the budget on position control number 1793 by $6,163.56.
 

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

Motion: To approve increasing the budget on position control number 1793 by $6,163.56.

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

 
60.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a draft MOU pertaining to fire investigations, inspections, and code enforecement by the Williamson County Fire Marshal's Office.
 

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

Motion: To approve a draft for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) pertaining to fire investigations, inspections, and code enforcement.

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

 
61.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on establishing a schedule to review Williamson County exemption policy.  
 

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

Motion: To approve a schedule to review the Williamson County Tax Exemption Policy every 5 years.

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

 
62.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a District Office Lease Contract between Representative Terry M. Wilson, a Member of the House of Representatives of the State of Texas; the Committee on House Administration of the Texas House of Representatives of the State of Texas, as Lessee; and Williamson County, Texas, as Lessor, for the office space located at Williamson County Courthouse, 710 Main Street, Suite 242, Georgetown, Texas 78626, for a term commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2020.
General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal C. Hawes addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To approve a District Office Lease Contract between Representative Terry M. Wilson, a Member of the House of Representatives of the State of Texas; the Committee on House Administration of the Texas House of Representatives of the State of Texas, as Lessee; and Williamson County, Texas, as Lessor, for the office space located at Williamson County Courthouse, 710 Main Street, Suite 242, Georgetown, Texas 78626, for a term beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2020 with the understanding of continuing negotiations on the final office location.

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

 
63.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Professional Services Agreement for the engagement of the Lone Star Justice Alliance to represent Williamson County in relation to the provision of professional services to increase efficiencies and address best practices of the criminal courts in Williamson County; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4).
 

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

Motion: To approve a Professional Services Agreement for the engagement of the Lone Star Justice Alliance to represent Williamson County in relation to the provision of professional services to increase efficiencies and address best practices of the Criminal Courts in Williamson County; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(4).

Aye:

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

 
64.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of Electronic Payment Processing Services contract, 1708-179, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract for the term of January 16, 2019 - January 15, 2020 with Certified Payments.
 

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

Motion: To authorize the extension of Electronic Payment Processing Services Contract # 1708-179 for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract for a term beginning January 16, 2019 and ending January 15, 2020 with Certified Payments.

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

 
65.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County Constable Pct. #4 and Thorndale PD for the sale of a Ballistic vest in the amount of $100 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

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

Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County Constable Precinct 4 and Thorndale Police Department (PD) for the sale of a ballistic vest in the amount of $100.00 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

 
66.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Public Involvement for Infrastructure Projects RFP# 1812-284.
 

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

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Public Involvement for Infrastructure Projects Request for Proposal (RFP) # 1812-284.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
67.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Seward Junction Improvements, under IFB # 1812-282.
 
 

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

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Seward Junction Improvements, under Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 1812-282.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
68.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Price Quotation # 2003118813257-01 between Presidio Network Solutions Group, LLC and Williamson County for computer equipment in the amount of $131,500.00 pursuant to TIPS contract # 180501 and authorizing the purchase.
 

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

Motion: To approve Price Quotation # 2003118813257-01 between Presidio Network Solutions Group, LLC and Williamson County for computer equipment in the amount of $131,500.00 pursuant to The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract # 180501 and to authorize the purchase.

Aye:

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

Attachments:
 
69.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on ratifying service agreement in the amount of $12,866.51 between Texas Fire Suppression, INC and Williamson County for Emergency Repair of Underground Fire System for the Central Texas Treatment Center, exempting this purchase agreement from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemption 262.024.(a)(3), and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

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

Motion: To approve a service agreement in the amount of $12,866.51 between Texas Fire Suppression, Inc and Williamson County for Emergency Repair of Underground Fire System for the Central Texas Treatment Center, exempting this purchase agreement from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemption Section 262.024(a)(3) 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

 
70.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Services Contract between Williamson County and Move Solutions, Ltd. to provide office relocation services related to the Georgetown Annex Project in the amount of $28,946.95 per the terms and conditions of BuyBoard Contract #559-18 and authorizing execution of the agreement.
 

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

Motion: To approve the Services Contract between Williamson County and Move Solutions, Ltd. to provide office relocation services related to the Georgetown Annex Project in the amount of $28,946.95 per the terms and conditions of BuyBoard Contract # 559-18 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

Attachments:
 
71.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving agreement between Randal’s Tower Tech and Williamson County for Tower Related Repairs throughout FY 2019 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

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

Motion: To approve the agreement between Randal’s Tower Tech and Williamson County for Tower Related Repairs throughout Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 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

 
72.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP# 1807-267 Consultant to Develop the 2019-2023 HUD Consolidated Plan and 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to the overall best respondent Mullin & Lonergan Associates and authorizing the contract period Consolidated Five (5) Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 and the One (1) Year annual plan for Fiscal year 2019-2020.
 
 

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

Motion: To award Request for Proposal (RFP) # 1807-267 Consultant to Develop the 2019-2023 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan and 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to the overall best respondent Mullin & Lonergan Associates and to authorize the contract period Consolidated (5) Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 and the (1) Year Annual Plan for Fiscal year 2019-2020.

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

 
73.
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 County Attorney.
 

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 for County Attorney:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0475.004229 County Attorney / State Law Enforcement Training $911.24

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

 
74.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program:
 

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 budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Discount Card Program:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0000.370500 Miscellaneous Revenue $313.00

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

 
75.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program:
 

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 budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Discount Card Program:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0630.004921 County Wide Rx Discount Card Program $313.00

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

 
76.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order delcaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for Non-Departmental in the General Fund.
 

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 for Non-Departmental in the General Fund:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0409.000777 Transfer to Capital Projects $1,100,000.00

Aye:

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

 
77.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations:
 

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 budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0000.367403 Park Donations $1,040.00

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

 
78.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations:
 

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 budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0510.003670 Use of Donations $1,040.00

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

 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 1:36 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018.
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 1:37 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018.
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:37 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018.
 
79.
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
No action was taken in Executive Session. 
 
80.
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 314.
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 #1
No action was taken in Executive Session. 
 
81.
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. 1:18-CV-49, Troy Mansfield v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
p) 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
q) Potential opioid litigation
r) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
s) Terry Ballard – EEOC Charge No. 451-2018-02074
t) Legal and contractual matters relating to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program/Local Provider Participation Program and Williamson County Charity Services.
u) Legal matters relating to Sunset Meadows Subdivision.
v) Discuss District Office Lease at the Williamson County Jester Annex for State Representative.
w) Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01114-LY, Elizabeth Saucedo and Tettus Davis v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
x) Case No. 2SC-18-0436; Billy Baskett v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office et. al; In the Small Claims Court, Precinct Two of Williamson County, Texas
No action was taken in Executive Session. 
 
82.
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. 
 
83.
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. 
 
84.
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 2:55 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018.
 
85.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
No action was taken on this item. 
 
86.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
No action was taken on this item. 
 
87.
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. 1:18-CV-49, Troy Mansfield v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
o) Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
p) 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
q) Potential opioid litigation
r) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
s) Terry Ballard – EEOC Charge No. 451-2018-02074
t) Legal and contractual matters relating to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program/Local Provider Participation Program and Williamson County Charity Services.
u) Legal matters relating to Sunset Meadows Subdivision.
v) Discuss District Office Lease at the Williamson County Jester Annex for State Representative.
w) Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01114-LY, Elizabeth Saucedo and Tettus Davis v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
x) Case No. 2SC-18-0436; Billy Baskett v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office et. al; In the Small Claims Court, Precinct Two of Williamson County, Texas
 

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

Motion: To approve a Release and Indemnity Agreement relating to claims filed and asserted by Terry Ballard in Charge No. 451-2018-02074 with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Aye:
County Judge Dan A. Gattis
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Larry Madsen
Attachments:
 
88.
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. 
 
89.
Comments from Commissioners.
There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT  2:56 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 8th day of January, 2019.


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

By: Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk