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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
April 30, 2019


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
  • County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
  • Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
  • Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  • Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Others Present:
  • Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
  • Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
 
 
1.
Review and approval of minutes.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the April 23, 2019 meeting.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
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 Russ Boles 

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $1,863,219.74 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 Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
4.
Citizen comments.
There were no comments.   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 – 23)
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Division.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

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

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-005400 Bridges $12,000.00
To 0200-0210-005200 Right-of-Way $12,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Line Item Transfer for Emergency Communications for radio equipment.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Communications:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0581-004500 Maintenance Contracts $805.00
To 0100-0581-005730 Radio Equipment >$5,000 $805.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Fire Marshal Special Operations (FMSO) department.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Fire Marshal Special Operations (FMSO) Department:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From: 0100.0542.004500 Maintenance Contracts $7,000.00
To: 0100.0542.003001 Small Equipment & Tools $7,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Emergency Management.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Management:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0541.003006 Office Equipment $590.50
To 0100.0541.003601 Employee Recognition $590.50

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Commissioner Precinct #4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Commissioner Precinct 4:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non-Departmental / Contingencies $1,341.08
To 0100-0214-003010 Commissioner Precinct 4 / Computer Equipment $1,341.08

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a budgetary line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve budgetary line item transfers for the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-004212 Postage $19,000.00
To 0100-0499-003005 Office Furniture $5,000.00
To 0100-0499-003006 Office Equipment $5,000.00
To 0100-0499-003010 Computer Equipment <$5000 $9,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve waiving Penalty and Interest to customers as requested by the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve waiving penalty and interest to customers as requested by the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of October 2018 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 for the month of October 2018 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
13.
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 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
14.
 Acknowledge and consent to appointments to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Board of Directors for the terms ending April 2021 and recognize the election of officers for the term ending April 2020.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To acknowledge and approve appointments to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Board of Directors for the terms ending April 2021 and to recognize the election of officers for the term ending April 2020.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization #2 in the amount of $49,000.00 to expire on April 30, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between MWM Design Group and Williamson County dated January 30, 2019 for Sheriff’s Office Training Center Improvements.
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This item was pulled from the Agenda.
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16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization #3 in the amount of $10,000.00 to expire April 30, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between MWM Design Group and Williamson County dated January 30, 2019 for Sheriff’s Office Gun Range Ammunition Building.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $10,000.00 to expire April 30, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between MWM Design Group and Williamson County dated January 30, 2019 for Sheriff’s Office Gun Range Ammunition Building.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization #4 in the amount of $21,000.00 to expire on April 30, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between MWM Design Group and Williamson County dated January 30, 2019 for Sheriff’s Office Range Wall Replacement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve Work Authorization No. 4 in the amount of $21,000.00 to expire on April 30, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between MWM Design Group and Williamson County dated January 30, 2019 for Sheriff’s Office Range Wall Replacement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 10 in the amount of $50,000.00 to expire December 31, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Diamond Surveying, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 18, 2015 for On Call Survey - Various County Roads for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve Work Authorization No. 10 in the amount of $50,000.00 to expire December 31, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Diamond Surveying, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 18, 2015 for On-Call Survey - Various County Roads for Williamson County Road and Bridge.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of contract 1705-163 for Aggregates for Surface Treatments with Industrial Asphalt and Aggregates, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the term of June 06, 2019 – June 05, 2020.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To authorize the extension of contract 1705-163 for Aggregates for Surface Treatments with Industrial Asphalt and Aggregates, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the term beginning June 6, 2019 and ending June 5, 2020.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed statements of qualifications for Structural Engineering Services - Review Cave/Void Closure Plans & Misc Structural Analysis under RFQ #1904-314.
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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 statements of qualifications for Structural Engineering Services - Review Cave/Void Closure Plans & Miscellaneous (Misc) Structural Analysis under Request for Quote (RFQ) # 1904-314.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for Psalm 23 subdivision – Precinct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the final plat for Psalm 23 subdivision – Precinct 4.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Villasana Horizon subdivision – Precinct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Villasana Horizon subdivision – Precinct 4.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the replat of Lots 1 & 3 of the Twin Creek Farms Phase 3 subdivision – Precinct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the replat of Lots 1 & 3 of the Twin Creek Farms Phase 3 subdivision – Precinct 3.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
24.
Recognize Judge Laura Barker and the Williamson County DWI/Drug Court for receiving the Judge Ruben G. Reyes Outstanding Specialty Court Team Award.
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County Court at Law #2 Judge Laura Barker addressed the Court.  No action was taken on this item.
 
 
25.
Discuss consider and take appropriate action on Major Livestock Show Report by Shelley Franklin.
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Those who addressed the Court:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Natural Resource Agent Shelley Franklin 
Hutto High School Tristan Aleksines  
Thrall High School Cody Sells 
Thrall Elementary School Braedyn O'Connor 
Homeschool Preston Heselmeyer 

No action was taken on this item.
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing Williamson County as a winner of the Texas Association of Government IT Managers (TAGITM)  2019 Excellence Award.
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Technology Services Director of Enterprise Applications Alison Gleason addressed the Court.
 
 

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

Motion: To recognize Williamson County as a winner of the Texas Association of Government Information Technology (IT) Managers (TAGITM) 2019 Excellence Award.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Proclamation for National Preservation Month 2019.
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Williamson Museum Executive Director Mickie Ross addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To approve a proclamation to proclaim May 2019 as National Preservation Month.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action in support of a Resolution supporting House Bill 511.
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County Sheriff Robert Chody and Deputy McLean addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To approve a resolution supporting House Bill 511 - 86th Regular Session.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution in opposition of House Bill No. 3264 and companion Senate Bill No. 1726.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve a resolution in opposition of House Bill No. 3264 and companion Senate Bill No. 1726 - 8th Regular Session.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Nay:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Attachments:
 
30.
Hear an update on Williamson County's Million Mile Month efforts and progress.
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 Public Affairs Manager Connie Odom addressed the Court.
 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to Services Contract for the Texas Veterans Commission Grant Services between Williamson County and Veritas Well-Being, PLLC.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Services Contract for the Texas Veterans Commission Grant Services between Williamson County and Veritas Well-Being, PLLC.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for and participate in the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Click it or Ticket (CIOT) program from May 17 to June 5, 2019; and authorize the County Judge to complete and execute any required documentation relevant to the implementation of the grant.
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County Sheriff Robert Chody and Lieutenant Grayson Kennedy addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for and participate in the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Click it or Ticket (CIOT) program from May 17, 2019 to June 5, 2019 and to authorize the County Judge to complete and execute any required documentation relevant to the implementation of the grant.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:04 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019.
 
33.
10:00 AM - Hold Public Hearing regarding the setting of the rate associated with mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2019 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
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There were no comments.  No action was taken on this item.
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:05 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019.
 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting of the rate associated with mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2019 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and President of Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships Don Lee addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To set a rate of 1.59% of net patient revenue for the mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County will require of all local hospitals for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program to be spent for Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program (URIP) in accordance with the Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of election hardware, software, and services from Election Systems and Software in the amount of $4,405,400.00 pursuant to BuyBoard Contract #542-17 to support the operations of the Williamson County Elections Department.
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Elections Administrator Chris Davis and Texas Director of Sales and Support for Election Systems and Software Chris Moody addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve the purchase of election hardware, software, and services from Election Systems and Software in the amount of $4,405,400.00 pursuant to BuyBoard Contract # 542-17 to support the operations of the Williamson County Elections Department.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
36.
Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.
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No action was taken on this item.
 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 1 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Steger & Bizzell Engineering, Inc. and Williamson County dated January 17, 2017 for Engineering Design Services for Replacement of Culvert Crossings for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve Contract Amendment No. 1 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Steger & Bizzell Engineering, Inc. and Williamson County dated January 17, 2017 for Engineering Design Services for Replacement of Culvert Crossings for Williamson County Road and Bridge.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 5 in the amount of $145,000.00 to expire on December 31, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Steger Bizzell Engineering Inc. and Williamson County dated January 17, 2017 for Professional Engineering Design Services for Roadway Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements on Baker Ln, Jennifer Ln, Hawkins Dr, Mikes Way and Norwood Dr in South San Gabriel Ranches Subdivision for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve Work Authorization No. 5 in the amount of $145,000.00 to expire on December 31, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Steger Bizzell Engineering Inc. and Williamson County dated January 17, 2017 for Professional Engineering Design Services for Roadway Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements on Baker Lane (Ln), Jennifer Ln, Hawkins Drive (Dr), Mikes Way and Norwood Dr in South San Gabriel Ranches Subdivision for Williamson County Road and Bridge.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a license agreement with Warr-Swinbank, LLC for Mesa Vista Ranch - Precinct 2.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve a license agreement with Warr Swinbank, LLC for Mesa Vista Ranch - Precinct (Pct) 2.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the CR 200 project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioners Pct. 2.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the County Road (CR) 200 Project, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 2.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:05 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019.
 
41.
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 SW 183 and SH 29 Loop. 
b) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 176 at RM 2243
c) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 101
d) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 200
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Seward Junction SE and SW Loop. 
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 29 @ DB Wood.
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Hairy Man Rd. 
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW Bypass.
j) Discuss Somerset Road Districts No. 3 & 4 reimbursements for acquisition & construction of Reagan Blvd.
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 111.
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
m) Discuss the acquisition of drainage easements on the Forest North Drainage Project. 
n) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the expansion of Ronald Reagan at IH 35.
o) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
p) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F.
q) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
r)  Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Southeast Corridor.
s) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
t) Discuss the acquisition of property near the County landfill. 
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 possible sale of +/- 10 acres located on Chandler Road near the County Sheriff's Office Training Facility
c) Potential governmental uses for 8th Street downtown parking lot 
d) Discuss possible uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (formerly occupied by WCCHD)
e) Discuss property usage at Longhorn Junction
f) Discuss sale of excess 183A right of way to abutting property owner. 
g) Discuss the sale of excess ROW at San Gabriel Parkway and Mel Mathis Ave. 
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 Williamson County Reimbursement Agreement for Construction of San Gabriel Blvd. and New Hope Road with the City of Leander and TIRZ #1
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
42.
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) Wolf Lakes
c) Flint Hill Resources-Taylor Fuel Storage Terminal on CR 366
d) Project Deliver
e) Project Advantage
f) Project Cedar
g) Project Expansion
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
43.
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) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Case No. 1:17-cv-00290, Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Williamson County Sheriff Deputies Pokluda et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas – Austin Division.
h) 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.
i) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
j) 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.
k) Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
l) Cause No. 18-0903-C425/Court of Appeals Number: 01-19-00025-CV; Dee Hobbs, Williamson County Attorney v. Bill Gravell, Jr., Williamson County Judge, and Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles, County Commissioners; In the 425th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Potential opioid litigation
n) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
o) 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.
p) Case No. 19-0466-CC1; Billy Baskett v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office et. al; In the County Court at Law No. 1 of Williamson County, Texas.
q) BANGL Pipeline Project
r) Cause No. 1:18-CV-0198; Officer Mary Teague v. Williamson County, Travis County and City of Giddings, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
s) Case No. 1:19-cv-00200-APM; Mahal Netis v. Sunwest Mortgage Company et. al; In the United States District Court for the District of Columbia
t) Claim of Dan A. Gattis for reimbursement of attorneys fees.
u) Property damage claim of Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia (Sunset Meadows Subdivision).
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
44.
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.
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:36 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019.
 
45.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
No action was taken on this item.
 
46.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
No action was taken on this item.
 
47.
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) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Case No. 1:17-cv-00290, Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Williamson County Sheriff Deputies Pokluda et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas – Austin Division.
h) 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.
i) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
j) 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.
k) Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
l) Cause No. 18-0903-C425/Court of Appeals Number: 01-19-00025-CV; Dee Hobbs, Williamson County Attorney v. Bill Gravell, Jr., Williamson County Judge, and Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles, County Commissioners; In the 425th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Potential opioid litigation
n) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
o) 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.
p) Case No. 19-0466-CC1; Billy Baskett v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office et. al; In the County Court at Law No. 1 of Williamson County, Texas.
q) BANGL Pipeline Project
r) Cause No. 1:18-CV-0198; Officer Mary Teague v. Williamson County, Travis County and City of Giddings, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
s) Case No. 1:19-cv-00200-APM; Mahal Netis v. Sunwest Mortgage Company et. al; In the United States District Court for the District of Columbia
t) Claim of Dan A. Gattis for reimbursement of attorneys fees.
u) Property damage claim of Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia (Sunset Meadows Subdivision).
No action was taken on this item.
 
48.
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.
 
49.
Comments from Commissioners.
There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:36 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 7th day of May, 2019.


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

By: Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk