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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
June 18, 2019


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:35 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 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 3 Valerie Covey
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Absent:
  • Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the June 11, 2019 meeting.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
2.
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.
First Assistanst County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 $2,702,267.21 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 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
3.
Citizen comments.
Those who addressed the Court:
Zachary Rodriguez of Austin, Williamson County
Jaquita Wilson-Kirby of Georgetown
Larry Brundidge of Georgetown
Bobby Seiferman of Round Rock
John Frias of Thrall
James Bernsen of Taylor
Barry Marchant of Georgetown
Cathy Jaster of Georgetown
Deborah Hoag of Round Rock
Karen Miller of Georgetown
Roy Capdeville of Georgetown
Rick Lutowski of Georgetown
Autumn Reeves of Round Rock
Sage Shows of Leander
Garry Brown Executive Assistant for Terry Cook Precinct 1
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 4 – 29 )
 
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Animal Services (Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter).
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve line item transfers for Animal Services (Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter):

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0545-0545-004510 Facility Maintenance $6,000.00
To 0545-0545-003200 Medical Supplies $6,000.00
From 0545.0545.003804 Immunizations $3,750.00
To 0545.0545.004100 Professional Services $3,750.00
From 0545.0545.004419 Property Insurance $880.00
From 0545.0545.004999 Miscellaneous $320.00
To 0545.0545.004621 Copier Rental $1,200.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Facilities.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Facilities:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0509.004962 Janitorial Contract Services $6,000.00
To 0100.0509.003318 Janitorial Supplies $6,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Emergency Management to cover professional services relating to quality improvement evaluation and improvements.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Management to cover professional services relating to quality improvement evaluation and improvements:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0541.004621 Copier Rental $1,000.00
To 0100.0541.004100 Professional Services $1,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Wireless Communications.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve line item transfers for Wireless Communications:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From: 0100.0587.005730 Radio Equipment >$5,000 $62,000.00
To: 0100.0587.003001 Small Equipment & Tools $16,900.00
To: 0100.0587.004232 Conference/Training/Seminar $6,000.00
To: 0100.0587.003010 Computer Equipment <$5,000 $14,100.00
To: 0100.0587.003523 Parts $25,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for RCS.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve line item transfers for the Radio Communications System (RCS):

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From: 0507.0507.004543 Repairs to Equipment $20,000.00
From: 0507.0507.004545 800 Mhz. Tower Maintenance $16,000.00
To: 0507.0507.004505 Software Maintenance $36,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
9.
To discuss and take appropriate action on Line Item Transfer for County Clerk for Seasonal help during the unusually high volume season for recording.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve line item transfers for the County Clerk's Office:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0385-0385-004100 Professional Services $3,229.50
To 0385-0385-001107 Temp-Seasonal $3,000.00
To 0385-0385-002010 FICA 229.50

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Court at Law #1.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve line item transfers for the County Court at Law (CCL) #1:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non-Departmental / Contingencies $5,651.63
To 0100-0426-001107 CCL #1 / Temporary Labor $5,250.00
To 0100-0426-002010 CCL #1 / FICA $401.63

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Elections Department.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Elections Department:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0376.0376.004100 Professional Services $2,000.00
To 0376.0376.004506 Computer Program / Maintenance $2,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through Auction including twenty-two (22) Dell desktops and five (5) Dell laptops, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov’t Code 263.152.
 
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through Auction including (22) Dell desktops and (5) Dell laptops, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicle and equipment assets through Auction including one (1) Ford F250 RCab, two (2) John Deere 5525 tractors, and one (1) Gradall XL3100 Telescopic Boom Excavator, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov’t Code 263.152.
 
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county vehicle and equipment assets through Auction including (1) Ford F-250 RCab, (2) John Deere 5525 tractors, and (1) Gradall XL3100 Telescopic Boom Excavator, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of May 2019 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of May 2019 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
15.
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: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
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 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, May 2019 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 May 2019 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure Section 103.005.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, May 2019 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.   
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 May 2019 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure Section 103.005.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
18.
Consider, discuss and take appropriate action on a resolution on behalf of Provident Realty Advisors, Inc. to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs confirming Williamson County's statement of "no objection" to the proposed Auro Crossing development, located at FM 1325 and SH 45 in Precinct 1.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a resolution on behalf of Provident Realty Advisors, Inc. to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs confirming Williamson County's statement of "no objection" to the proposed Auro Crossing development, located at Farm to Market (FM) 1325 and State Highway (SH) 45 in Precinct 1.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Event Agreement between The Golf Club at Star Ranch and Williamson County relating to a meeting of Williamson County Elected Officials and Department Directors that is to be conducted on January 24, 2020.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve an Event Agreement between The Golf Club at Star Ranch and Williamson County relating to a meeting of Williamson County Elected Officials and Department Directors that is to be conducted on January 24, 2020.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Professional Services Agreements for orthopedic and specialty surgical services between Mobile Veterinary Specialist, PLLC and Williamson County and Austin Area Mobile Veterinary Surgery, PLLC and Williamson County both relating to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter; and exemption of those 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).
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve Professional Services Agreements for orthopedic and specialty surgical services between Mobile Veterinary Specialist, PLLC and Williamson County and Austin Area Mobile Veterinary Surgery, PLLC and Williamson County both relating to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and exempt those 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 Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #1808-255 for Electronic Patient Cardiac Care Monitors to the highest scoring respondent, Physio Control, Inc.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To award Request for Proposal (RFP) # 1808-255 for Electronic Patient Cardiac Care Monitors to the highest scoring respondent, Physio Control, Inc.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #1903-305 Medical Supplies for Williamson County Jail to the best responsive bidder, Zhou Medical Solutions.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To award Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 1903-305 Medical Supplies for Williamson County Jail to the best responsive bidder, Zhou Medical Solutions.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Services Contract between Williamson County and Alpha Paving Industries LLC to provide installation of a concrete slab at the Sheriff's Office Shooting Range in the amount of $24,875.00 and authorizing execution of the agreement.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the Services Contract between Williamson County and Alpha Paving Industries, LLC to provide installation of a concrete slab at the Sheriff's Office Shooting Range in the amount of $24,875.00 and to authorize the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of Aggregate Contract 1704-154 with Vulcan Construction Materials, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, with the exception of price increase request from $47.14/ton to $48.89/ton due to increase in asphalt materials, production and transportation costs, subject to Commissioners Court approval.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To authorize the extension of Aggregate Contract 1704-154 with Vulcan Construction Materials, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, with the exception of a price increase request from $47.14/ton to $48.89/ton due to increase in asphalt materials, production and transportation costs.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #1904-312 Bluebonnet Drive Reconstruction in Chandler Creek Subdivision to the lowest responsive bidder, Chasco Constructors, Ltd., LLP and authorizing execution of the agreement.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To award Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 1904-312 Bluebonnet Drive Reconstruction in Chandler Creek Subdivision to the lowest responsive bidder, Chasco Constructors, Ltd., LLP and to authorize the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Jarrell for resurfacing of Ronald Reagan Blvd.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Jarrell for resurfacing of Ronald Reagan Boulevard.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Jarrell for reconstruction of Quarry Rim Drive.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Jarrell for reconstruction of Quarry Rim Drive.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Hooten Farm, Inc. a Texas Corporation for right of way needed on the CR 101 project (Parcel 10). Funding- Road Bonds P214
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Hooten Farm, Inc. a Texas Corporation for the right-of-way needed on the County Road (CR) 101 project (Parcel 10) to be funded by Road Bond P-214.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a letter agreement with Jim and Monti Boles for right of way needed on the Hairy Man Rd. project (Parcel S2/S3). Funding- Road Bonds P211
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a letter agreement with Jim Boles and Monti Boles for the right-of-way needed on the Hairy Man Road project (Parcel S2/S3) to be funded by Road Bond P-211.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Abstain)
Attachments:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing Eagle Scout projects by James Pospisil and Ryan Raglin, Troop 155, benefiting Berry Springs Park and Preserve and Ryan Wall, Troop 155, and Cooper Douglas, Troop 157, benefiting the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
Public Affairs Manager Connie Odom
Troop 155 Eagle Scout James Pospisil
Troop 155 Eagle Scout Ryan Raglin
Troop 155 Eagle Scout Ryan Wall
Troop 157 Eagle Scout Cooper Douglas

No action was taken on this item.
 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on presentation of a Williamson County EMS Lifesaving Award to Leo Ramirez with Facilities Maintenance for life saving actions on May 29, 2019.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
Director of Emergency Medical Services Mike Knipstein
Facilities Maintenance Leo Fernandez

No action was taken on this item.
 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging Williamson County EMS as the recipient of the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
Director of Emergency Medical Services Mike Knipstein 
American Heart Association Director of Healthcare Quality and System Improvement Sarah Duzinski 
Emergency Medical Services Clinical Division Commander Terri King

No action was taken on this item.
 
33.
Receive and discuss a letter from David Hays, Chairperson of the 2019 Citizens Bond Committee, relating to the 2019 Citizens Bond Committee’s recommendation to the Williamson County Commissioners Court to call bond elections in November 2019 to fund road, drainage, parks and trails related projects.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
2019 Citizens Bond Committee Chairperson David Hays
2019 Citizens Bond Committee Member Precinct 3 John Marler
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal C. Hawes

No action was taken on this item.
Attachments:
 
34.
Discuss and consider presentation from the Public Information Office on their receiving a TAMI Award of Excellence at the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers conference in Denton for the category Video - PSA Educational. 
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Those who addressed the Court:
Public Affairs Manager Connie Odom
Public Affairs Communications Specialist Lauren Gammon 

No action was taken on this item.
 
 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving a salary grievance committee, including alternates.
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Budget Analyst Jennifer Templeton addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To approve nine (9) members of the Salary Grievance Committee and twenty (20) alternates, to serve if needed during the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget process with regard to elected officials' salaries, per Local Government Code Section 152.014:

1. Jose Aguirre
2. Janell Foster
3. Mary Tweede
4. Delia Lopez
5. John Pavelka
6. Diana Nava
7. Jason Vogel
8. Layne Muilman
9. Jose Lopez, III

1. Debra Gardner
2. Randall Persky
3. Yolanda Repetto-Logan
4. Deva Havens
5. Shannon Robertson
6. Denise Reynolds
7. Suzanne Akram
8. David Fuller
9. Jessica Perez
10. Christopher Crush
11. Ronald Willis, Jr.
12. Andrea Hilkovitz
13. Mark Campbell
14. Erin Selvera
15. Sherril Evanos
16. Erlinda Pedroza
17. Patti Baumeister
18. Martin Elliott
19. Leah Ruggle
20. Bindu Thakur

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting a time, date and place to conduct a workshop to discuss Williamson County owned facilities and real property to include, but not be limited to discussions relating to existing uses, potential future uses, address corrections, and costs associated with such facilities and real property.
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General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal C. Hawes addressed the Court. 
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To authorize advertising and to set a date for conducting a workshop to discuss Williamson County owned facilities and real property to include, but not be limited to discussions relating to existing uses, potential future uses, address corrections, costs associated with such facilities, real property and rental guidelines for Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 1:30 P.M. at the Georgetown Annex Building.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
37.
To discuss, consider and take appropriate action on policy surrounding the display of flags on county property.
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Those who addressed the Court:
Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Stacy Hackenberg
Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 KT Musselman
General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal C. Hawes 
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve a policy for flying flags at all Williamson County buildings, facilities and properties; the United States flag and the State of Texas flag will be displayed simultaneously on separate flag poles; the Official Williamson County flag maybe displayed if a third flag pole is available.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 11:45 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019.
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 12:07 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019.
 
38.
Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh invited the Court and the Public to attend a ribbon cutting:

New Hope Extension
4:30 P.M.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
1500 Arrow Point Drive
Cedar Park, Texas

No action was taken on this item.
 
39.
Receive and acknowledge the June 2019 Construction Summary Report and PowerPoint Presentation for the Road Bond Program.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.

No action was taken on this item.
Attachments:
 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 5.326 acres required for the construction of N. Mays, and take appropriate action. (Parcel 6- WC Round Rock Land Partners, LP, a Texas limited partnership). Funding Source: Road Bonds P211
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General Counsel to Commissioners' Court addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire 5.326 acres of property owned by WC Round Rock Land Partners, LP. required for the construction, reconstructing, maintaining and operating of the North Mays Boulevard Project (Parcel 6) to be funded by Road Bond P-211.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 5.235 acres and 0.044 acre required for the construction of N. Mays, and take appropriate action. (Parcel 5 Parts 1 & 2- WC Round Rock Land Partners, LP, a Texas limited partnership). Funding Source: Road Bonds P211
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire 5.235 acres and 0.044 acre of property owned by WC Round Rock Land Partners, LP. required for the construction, reconstructing, maintaining and operating of the North Mays Boulevard Project (Parcel Parcel 5 Parts 1 & 2) to be funded by Road Bond P-211.



Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Order Regarding Annexation by City of Round Rock, Texas of Portions of CR 110 and CR 107.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve an Order Regarding Annexation by City of Round Rock, Texas of Portions of County Road (CR) 110 and CR 107.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
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43.
Discuss, consider and take action on the Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 office closure on July 3rd and 5th, 2019.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 1:02 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019.
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 1:04 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:04 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019.
 
44.
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 N. Mays.
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. 
u) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Brushy Creek Trail Project. 
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. 
h) Discuss Blue Springs Boulevard
i) Discuss the annexation on CR 110 and CR 107 by the City of Round Rock
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. 
 
45.
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. 
 
46.
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) 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).
u) Case No. 1:19-cv-01607; Center for Biological Diversity v. David Bernhardt et al.; In the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
v) Case No. 1:19-cv-0170-LY; Anthony McMurray v. Brandy Hallford; In the United States District Court Western District of Texas.
No action was taken in Executive Session. 
 
47.
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 1:32 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019.
 
48.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
No action was taken on this item. 
 
49.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
No action was taken on this item. 
 
50.
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) 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).
u) Case No. 1:19-cv-01607; Center for Biological Diversity v. David Bernhardt et al.; In the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
v) Case No. 1:19-cv-0170-LY; Anthony McMurray v. Brandy Hallford; In the United States District Court Western District of Texas.
No action was taken on this item. 
 
51.
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. 
 
52.
Comments from Commissioners.
There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:32 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 25th day of June, 2019.


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

By: Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk