
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:39 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
- Present:
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- County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
- Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
- Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Absent:
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- Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
- Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
- Others Present:
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- Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
- Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
- Brad Weems, Criminal Division Supervisor for County Clerk
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the May 21, 2019 meeting.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,709,844.95 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:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Sheriff's Office Assistant Chief Deputy Roy Fikac
No action was taken on this item.
(Items 4 – 39)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the All District Courts Budget:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100-0435-004100 | All District Courts / Professional Services | $23,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0435-004141 | All District Courts / Interpreters | $23,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Courts at Law:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100-0425-004134 | Misdemeanor Appointments | $10,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0425-004125 | Transcripts | $10,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve line item transfers for Emergency Communications:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100.0581.004500 | Maintenance Contracts | $3,488.00 |
| To | 0100.0581.003003 | Radio Equipment | $1,803.00 |
| To | 0100.0581.003311 | Uniforms | $1,685.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100-0440-004932 | Trial Expense | $1,575.00 |
| To | 0100-0440-003900 | Membership Dues | $1,575.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100.0560.003100 | Office Supplies | $2,029.00 |
| To | 0100.0560.004850 | Radio Communications System (RCS) Radio Fees | $2,029.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 thru May 30, 2019 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through Auction including (1) Dodge Charger, (3) Chevrolet Tahoes, (2) Chevrolet 1500 X Cab pickups, (2) Ford F-150 X Cab pickups, (3) Ford F-250 Regular Cab pickups, (1) Ford F-750 dump truck, (1) Freightliner FL70 dump truck, (1) Caterpillar 416C backhoe loader, and (1) John Deere CX 15 mower deck, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through Sale to Insurance of (1) 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To acknowledge the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction for the period of May 1, 2019 through May 31, 2019.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To acknowledge the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Destruction for the period of May 1, 2019 through May 31, 2019.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To acknowledge the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Inter-Departmental Transfer for the period of May 1, 2019 through May 31, 2019.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 April 2019 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure Section 103.005.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve replacing Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthina Long with Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook to represent Williamson County on the Regional Affordability Committee.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To appoint Dr. Lori Palazzo of the Williamson County and Cities Health District to the Williamson County Benefits Committee.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve a Grant Letter Agreement between Petco Foundation and Williamson County regarding Petco’s grant of up to $900,000.00 to be used to support the mission and purpose of the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through Trade-In of (980) iVotronic terminals and booths, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve exempting Virtual Picture Corporation (VPIX) from the competitive bidding requirements established by Section 262.024(a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions, as the sole provider for the CSI:360 Camera Upgrade Kit and software.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve exempting Drake Communications, Inc. from the competitive bidding requirements established by Section 262.024(a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions, as the sole provider of management services and support for the existing Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone system and to authorize the execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize rejecting all proposals received for Deferred Compensation Plan 457b Consultant under Request for Proposal (RFP) # 1901-287.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive competitive sealed proposals for Williamson County Exposition (Expo) Center Pavilion under Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP) # 1905-323.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To award Request for Proposal (RFP) # 1902-298 Electronic Bidding & Contract Management Solutions to the best overall respondent Negometrix USA, Inc. and to authorize the execution of the license agreement.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To award Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 1902-297 to Patterson Veterinary for pharmaceuticals and supplies for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the Vehicle Usage Agreement with Non-Governmental Organization, Stalwart Films, LLC and to authorize the County Judge to sign all related documentation.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve an agreement between Career Step, LLC (Medic CE) and Williamson County for a continuing education web based program and to authorize the execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Williamson County and the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) relating to the use of the Department Information Resources (DIR) Shared Services Master Service Agreements and to authorize the execution of the ILA.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To acknowledge receipt and approve a report for the Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Austin Christian Church (traffic control/security on 15501 (Ranch Road) RR 620 North (N), Suite 800, Austin).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve an Access Agreement between Williamson County, Texas, Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Big Fish Entertainment, LLC for the continuation of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office's participation in the "Almost Live" multi-part television series currently entitled "Live PD" per the changes stated by General Counsel of Commissioners' Court and by final review and approval of the County Judge.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Nay:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To accept a report on the Williamson County North Campus Project and approve Change Order No. 49 in the amount of $2,573.00 to approve funding from within the existing contract for additional Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Equipment screen wall support caps, which was executed by Williamson County Facilities Project Manager Dwayne Gossett, pursuant to the previous grant of authority under Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code to be funded by the Owners Contingency.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $55,000.00 to expire on December 31, 2019 under Williamson County Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services between KGA Architecture and Williamson County dated August 21, 2018 for the Williamson County Inner Loop Annex.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the Services Contract between Williamson County and Knight Restoration to provide repair of window sealings at the Central Maintenance Facility in the amount of $3,850.00 and to authorize the execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Project: P278 Funding Source: Road Bond
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Change Order No. 5 (MA Smith Contracting) for a credit in the amount of $339,073.04 for Neenah Avenue Widening, a Road Bond project in Precinct 1 to be credited to Road Bond P-278.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize the extension of Crack Seal contract 1704-156 for the term of May 16, 2019 - May 15, 2020, for the same terms, and conditions as the existing contract with Right Pointe as the primary vendor with same pricing, and with Crafco, Inc as the secondary vendor with a requested price increase from $0.376 to $0.495 for Asphalt Rubber part number 34541 due to increase in asphalt raw material cost. The tertiary vendor, Quikrete, was non-responsive to providing required documentation as requested.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for the Santa Rita Northwest subdivision – Precinct 2.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for the Realm of the Lizard King subdivision – Precinct 2.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the final plat for Ridge at Cross Creek Phase 4 subdivision – Precinct 3.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Public Affairs Manager Connie Odom
County Clerk's Deputy Brandi Gerstner
Executive Director of HealthCode Steve Amos
County Sheriff's Assistant Chief Deputy Roy Fikac
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the District Attorney’s Office from State Judiciary Apportionment Funds:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0100.0000.335602 | District Attorney Salary Supplement | $7,500.00 |
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the District Attorney’s Office from State Judiciary Apportionment Funds:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0100.0440.001940 | Apportionment Supplement | $6,163.64 | |
| 0100.0440.002010 | FICA | $471.61 | |
| 0100.0440.002020 | Retirement | $864.75 |
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the Williamson County Benefits Committee Terms as recommended by the Benefits Committee on May 15, 2019.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the Williamson County Benefits Committee Bylaws as revised and recommended by the Benefits Committee on May 15, 2019.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Contract Amendment No. 3 under Williamson County Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services between KGA Architecture, Inc and Williamson County dated August 21, 2018 for the Williamson County Inner Loop Annex.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $34,000.00 to expire on December 31, 2019 under Williamson County Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services between KGA Architecture and Williamson County dated August 21, 2018 for the Williamson County Inner Loop Annex.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Citizens Bond Committee
3:30 P.M.
Thursday, May 6, 2019
Williamson County Courthouse
710 S. Main Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To approve a resolution for a Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Advance Funding Agreement for Bridge Replacements.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To approve the closing of Lost River Road and detouring traffic during road construction.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and Burnet County for roadway improvements on Burnet County Road (BRNT CR) 322.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Project: P284 Funding Source: Road Bond
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To approve a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Agent Authorization Form for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program associated with the Hairy Man Road Project, a Road Bond project in Precinct 1 to be funded by Road Bond P-284.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Project: P270 Funding Source: Road Bond
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To approve a Pre-construction Notification to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on Great Oaks Bridge, a Road Bond project in Precinct 1 to be funded by Road Bond P-270.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To approve an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission, required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on Corridor C/State Highway 29 Bypass, a Corridor Project in Precinct 3.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To approve a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Studies (CAS), for archeological collections (specimens and/or records) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process on Corridor C/State Highway (SH) 29 Bypass, a Corridor Project in Precinct 3.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To approve a Contract for the Chandler Road Extension (State Highway (SH) 95 to Farm to Market (FM) 619) project between Williamson County and Huitt-Zollars, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program to be funded by Road Bond P-294.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To approve a 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver, to move $300,000.00 from Neenah Avenue (Ave) Widening (P-278) to Pearson Ranch Road (P-221).
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To approve a Roadway Conveyance and Construction Agreement with Stone Brothers, LLC for the construction of arterial roadways from County Road (CR) 150 to and through the development's boundary to be funded by Road & Bridge P-457.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve a 2019 Capital Improvement Program Budget Transfer to move $125,000.00 from Jail Plumbing (P-411) to Jail Master Plan (P-432) with the correction of "from Master Plan (P-432) to Jail Plumbing (P-411)".
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
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) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
i) 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.
j) Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
k) 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
l) Potential opioid litigation
m) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
n) 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.
o) 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.
p) BANGL Pipeline Project
q) 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
r) 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
s) Claim of Dan A. Gattis for reimbursement of attorneys fees.
t) Property damage claim of Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia (Sunset Meadows Subdivision).
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) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
i) 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.
j) Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
k) 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
l) Potential opioid litigation
m) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
n) 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.
o) 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.
p) BANGL Pipeline Project
q) 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
r) 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
s) Claim of Dan A. Gattis for reimbursement of attorneys fees.
t) Property damage claim of Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia (Sunset Meadows Subdivision).
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 10:24 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019.
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. wanted to reflect for the Record that Agenda Items #43 and #44 were approved as opposed to Agenda Items #41 and #42 as stated when repeating the Montion and the Second when the vote was originally cast.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 10:25 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 11th day of June, 2019.

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