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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
June 25, 2019


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:33 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
  • Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
  • Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  • Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Absent:
  • County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Others Present:
  • Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
  • Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
  • Brad Weems, County Clerk's Criminal Division Supervisor
 
 
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 18, 2019 meeting.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (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.
Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $3,542,390.06 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:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
3.
Citizen comments.
Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill

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 – 21)
 
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0540-005000 Capital Outlay >$5,000 $18,000.00
To 0100-0540-003107 Medical Equipment <$5,000 $18,000.00

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the annual asset report as conducted by Records Consultants, Inc. to fulfill the requirement of producing a yearly asset report for the county, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 262.011.(i).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To acknowledge the annual asset report as conducted by Records Consultants, Inc. to fulfill the requirement of producing a yearly asset report for the county, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 262.011(i).

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicle and equipment assets through Auction including one (1) John Deere CX15 mower deck, one (1) Polaris Ranger 4x4 UTV, one (1) 2007 Bobcat 2200, and one (1) Ford F250 RCab, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov’t Code 263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county vehicle and equipment assets through Auction including (1) John Deere CX15 mower deck, (1) Polaris Ranger 4x4 utility task vehicle (UTV), (1) 2007 Bobcat 2200, and (1) Ford F-250 RCab, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through Auction including two (2) Dell laptops, sixteen (16) Dell desktop computers, six (6) assorted servers, one (1) HP tape drive, one (1) high density logger, one (1) workgroup printer, and one (1) enterprise printer, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov’t Code 263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through Auction including (2) Dell laptops, (16) Dell desktop computers, (6) assorted servers, (1) Hewlett-Packard (HP) tape drive, (1) high density logger, (1) workgroup printer, and (1) enterprise printer, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Interlocal Agreement between Matagorda County and Williamson County for the sale of a surplus patrol vehicle in accordance with Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.(a)(1).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

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

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Expo Center’s recommended revised Standard Rate Schedule and authorizing the Williamson County Exposition Center Manager to administer same under the supervision of the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
View Agenda Item
This item was moved to the Regular Agenda.  Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Bell addressed the Court.
 

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

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

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Expo Center’s recommended revised Facilities Management Policies and Procedures and authorize the Williamson County Exposition Center Manager to administer same under the supervision of the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Expo Center’s recommended Alcohol Vendor License and Use Agreement and authorize the Williamson County Exposition Center Manager to administer same under the supervision of the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #1903-307 Food Service for Juvenile Services to the overall best respondent, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC and authorizing execution of the agreement.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To award Request for Proposal (RFP) # 1903-307 Food Service for Juvenile Services to the overall best respondent, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC and to authorize the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an updated State Plan of Operation (SPO) agreement between the State of Texas and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office setting forth the terms and conditions which will be binding on the parties with respect to excess Department of Defense (DOD) personal property transferred under 10 U.S.C. 2576a.
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This item was moved to the Regular Agenda. General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal C. Hawes addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion: To approve updating the State Plan of Operation (SPO) agreement between the State of Texas and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office setting forth the terms and conditions which will be binding on the parties with respect to excess Department of Defense (DOD) personal property transferred under 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 2576a with the condition that maintenance items will come back before Commissioners' Court for approval.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of contract #1704-160 for Hygiene Products for Jail with Amercare Products, Inc for the same pricing, terms and conditions, for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To authorize the extension of contract # 1704-160 for Hygiene Products for the Jail with Amercare Products, Inc for the same pricing, terms and conditions, for a term beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of records preservation in the amount of $139,596.48 from Kofile Technologies, Inc. pursuant to TXMAS Contract #18-3602.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve the purchase of records preservation for the District Clerk's Office in the amount of $139,596.48 from Kofile Technologies, Inc. pursuant to Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) Contract # 18-3602.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of the MS4 Stormwater Management Plan Notice of Intent.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve the Notice of Intent for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Stormwater Management Plan.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 5 (Chasco Constructors) in the amount of -$343,688.29, a Road Bond project in Commissioner's Pct. 3.
Project: P226 and P251   Funding Source: Road Bond
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve Change Order No. 5 (Chasco Constructors) for a credit in the amount of $343,688.29, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 3 to be credited to Road Bonds P-226 and P-251.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Advance Funding Agreement Amendment #1 with TxDoT regarding RM 2243 at Southwest Bypass.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the Advance Funding Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDoT) regarding Ranch to Market (RM) 2243 at Southwest Bypass.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Bukowsky subdivision – Precinct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Bukowsky subdivision – Precinct 3.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Santa Rita Ranch South Section 16 subdivision – Precinct 2.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for the Santa Rita Ranch South Section 16 subdivision – Precinct 2.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
22.
Discuss and take appropriate action on the 2019-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan, 2019 Action Plan and updated Citizen Participation Plan.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
Community Development Administrator Sally Bardwell
Mullin and Lonergan Associates Principal-in-Charge Marjorie Willow
 

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

Motion: To approve the 2019-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan, 2019 Action Plan and the updated Citizen Participation Plan.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
23.
Discuss and hear presentation from the County Auditor regarding the Fiscal Year 2019 Year to Date Financial Report.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
County Auditor Jerri Jones
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
County Attorney Doyle "Dee" Hobbs

No action was taken on this item.
Attachments:
 
24.
Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.
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No action was taken on this item.
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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 National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Discount Card Program:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0000.370500 Miscellaneous Revenue $252.00

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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 National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Discount Card Program:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0630.004921 County Wide Rx Discount Card Program $252.00

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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 Park Donations:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0000.367403 Park Donations $760.39

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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 Park Donations:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0510.003670 Use of Donations $760.39

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the Pretrial Prevention Program Fund.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
County Attorney Doyle "Dee" Hobbs
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the Pretrial Prevention Program Fund:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0364.0000.351000 Payments by Program Participants $122,320.00

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Pretrial Prevention Program Fund.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
County Attorney Doyle "Dee" Hobbs
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

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 Pretrial Prevention Program Fund:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0364.0475.004100 Professional Services $122,320.00

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:20 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019.
 
31.
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
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
View Agenda Item
No action was taken in Executive Session.  
 
32.
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.  
 
33.
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) Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
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.  
 
34.
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.  
 
35.
Deliberate the appointment, evaluation and employment of the Senior Director of the Williamson Parks and Recreation Department, to include possibly conducting interviews of candidates for such position (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officer/department head).
No action was taken in Executive Session.  
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 3:18 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019.
 
36.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
No action was taken on this item.  
 
37.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
No action was taken on this item.  
 
38.
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) Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
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.  
 
39.
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.  
 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the tender of an offer of employment, hiring and appointment for the position of Senior Director of the Williamson Parks and Recreation Department.
 

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

Motion: To extend an offer to Russell Fishbeck for the Senior Director of Parks and Recreations Department for an annual salary of $122,000.00 which becomes permanent on or around July 31, 2019 when Randy Bell vacates the position and to use temporary funds to allow for a 2 week transition period starting on or around July 15, 2019.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
41.
Comments from Commissioners.
There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 3:21 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 9th day of July, 2019.


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

By: Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk