
August 20, 2019
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:33 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 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 1 Terry Cook
- Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
- Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
- Others Present:
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- Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
- Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the August 13, 2019 and the Budget Modification Voting Session August 15, 2019.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $2,431,429.48 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 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Phyllis Meckel of Austin, Williamson County
Dr. Scheherazade Perkins of Round Rock
Sharon Cummings of Round Rock
Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes
Mark Truesdell of Georgetown
Catherine Truesdell of Georgetown
Denise Gordon of Round Rock
Bonnie Garner of Georgetown
Neitha Engert of Cedar Park
Larry Ridolfi of Liberty Hill
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Wayne Gregory of Cedar Park
Kathy LaRue of Cedar Park
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Jeffery Maass of Pflugerville, Travis County
Dawn Korman of Georgetown
No action was taken on this item.
( Items 4 – 35 )
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve line item transfers for Records Management and Preservation - County wide:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0390-0390-004505 | Software Maintenance < $5,000 | $600.00 |
| From | 0390-0390-003006 | Office Equipment | $500.00 |
| From | 0390-0390-003100 | Office Supplies | $900.00 |
| To | 0390-0390-004100 | Professional Services | $2,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100-0540-003001 | Small Equipment & Tool <$5,000 | $2,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0540-004231 | Travel | $2,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Jail:
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | 0100.0570.004100 | Professional Services | $11,253.88 |
| To | 0100.0570.001107 | Temporary Labor-Seasonal Help | $11,253.88 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county technology assets through Auction including (1) laptop and (2) desktop computers, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county technology assets through Inter-Departmental Transfer including (50) Dell Optiplex computers, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county vehicle and equipment assets through Auction including (1) Wells Cargo Tote Wagon Trailer, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county vehicle and equipment assets through Sale to Insurance including (1) 2017 Ford Explorer, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To note in the Minutes the continuing education hours for Texas Association of Counties' County Investment Academy CE hours on behalf of the County Clerk Nancy E. Rister.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve a resolution regarding Williamson County and it's policies and procedures related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Armored Courier Services under Request for Proposal (RFP) # 1919.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificate of Williamson County relating to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation’s Multifamily Housing Governmental Note (Kyle Dacy Apartments) Series 2019.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the contract between Thomson Reuters and Williamson County for Westlaw Library Services in the amount of $300.00 per month, pursuant to Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract # DIR-LGL-CALIR-02 and to authorize the execution of the contract.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the purchase of Knox Box equipment in the amount of $6,806.60 and exempting this purchase from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemption (TLGC) Section 262.024(7)(D).
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the purchase of Technimount Systems in the amount of $50,801.25 and exempt Fraizer, LTD from the competitive bidding requirements established by Discretionary Exemptions Section 262.024(a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code, as the sole provider for supervision services for the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Contract Amendment No. 3 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. and Williamson County for River Ranch Park Phase I Improvements.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County Contract between Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. and Williamson County dated December 4, 2018 for Engineering Services.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the Services Contract between Williamson County and Callaway Roofing, LLC to remove and replace roofing at the Sheriff's Office, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) building, and garage in Taylor in the amount of $14,220.00 and to authorize the execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To acknowledge receipt and approve the Standard Agreement with Paloma Lake Municipal Utility District No. 1 regarding off-duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To acknowledge receipt and approve the Standard Agreement with Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Municipal Utility District regarding off-duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve a Temporary Construction Easement to the City of Liberty Hill for property owned by Williamson County along County Road (CR) 200.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2 under Williamson County Contract between Freese and Nichols, Inc. and Williamson County dated April 7, 2016 for Engineering Design Services for the repair of San Gabriel Ranch Road.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 3 under Williamson County Contract between HDR, Inc. and Williamson County dated October 8, 2015 for On-Call Traffic Engineering Services.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 3 under Williamson County Contract between Rodriguez Engineering Laboratories, LLC and Williamson County dated January 10, 2017 for On-Call Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 5 to Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County Contract between Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 18, 2015 for On-Call Geotechnical and Lab Testing Services.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 3 under Williamson County Contract between Alliance Transportation Group Inc. and Williamson County dated March 12, 2015 for On-Call Traffic Engineering Services.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County Contract between Texas A&M Transportation Institute and Williamson County dated April 26, 2016 for Foam Asphalt Pavement Design.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 2 under Williamson County Contract between Kleinfelder, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 23, 2017 for On-Call Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing (1602-057-1A).
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the final plat for the Enterprise Coupland Site Expansion subdivision – Precinct 4.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 13 subdivision – Precinct 3.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for the Bogle subdivision – Precinct 4.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 1 Section 20C subdivision – Precinct 3.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Granger Independent School District Superintendent Randy Willis
Granger Independent School District Head Softball Coach and School Board President Tommy Filla
Granger Independent School District Assistant Softball Coach Ricky Luna
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To terminate the contractual relationship relating to the Access Agreement between Williamson County and Big Fish Entertainment LLC and instruct legal counsel to issue a notice of termination informing Big Fish Entertainment that, upon the effective date of termination of the Agreement, Big Fish Entertainment, LLC will no longer have Williamson County’s license or permission to enter upon and film at Williamson County offices and facilities or in vehicles utilized by and/or in connection with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; photograph, record or otherwise film the names, voices, likeness, images, trademarks, service marks, tradenames, logos, copyrighted material and/or other materials of Williamson County in connection with the development, production, exhibition, exploitation, and promotion of Big Fish Entertainment, LLC’s television series currently entitled “Live PD”; or access areas within Williamson County facilities to stage its operations, re-charge batteries or undertake other production-related activities and any attempts to do so will not be met favorably by Williamson County and Williamson County will protect its interests and rights through litigation if necessary.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Rick Lutowski of Georgetown
Williamson County Tax Accessor/Collector Larry Gaddes
Laura Himmelberg of Georgetown
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To approve the purchase of the preparation and mailing of 2019 tax statements in the amount of $64,447.50, from Variverge, pursuant to Montgomery County Interlocal Agreement (ILA) pricing.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent from the Dais)
Senior Director of Human Resources Rebecca Clemons
General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal C. Hawes
First Assistant to County Auditor Julie Kiley
District Attorney Shawn Dick
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the change to the job classifications review for Salary Study Cycle 2B by removing the County Attorney's Office and adding Infrastructure Operators 1 and 2.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent from Commissioners Court)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Fiscal Year 2018-2019 (FY2019), Local Solicitation.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent from Commissioners Court)
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To amend the proposed Budget to add $6,821.19 for Court Reporter Salaries, an additional $5,000 for 0635 Museum Budget and remove $139,809.29 by eliminating the vacant Director of Administration position.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To amend the proposed Budget by reducing 0435/0425 Court Appointed Attorneys by $450,000.00, create a new department and new positions for Pre-Trial in the amount of $370,689.40, add $100,000.00 for 0503 Odyssey Upgrade, add $3,054.50 for Judicial Board Supplement/Magistrate, add $2,300.46 to 0435 All District Courts and add $52,274.00 to 0572 Adult Probation Increase/Existing Pre-Trial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
425th District Court Judge Betsy Lambeth and County Auditor Jerri Jones addressed the Court.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To amend the proposed Budget by adding $215,500.00 for capital item: Demolition of Structures on right-of-way (ROW) properties.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To amend the proposed Budget to add $142,025.00 for 5554 Radars ($25,575.00) / Ticket Writers ($66,450.00) this includes $50,000.00 for a configuration fee from Tyler Technologies.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Nay:
-
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize advertising and setting a date for a public hearing on the 2019-2020 County Clerk's Records Archive Fund (0384) Plan for September 24, 2019 at 10:00 AM.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent from the Dais)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize advertising and setting a date for a public hearing on the 2019-2020 District Clerk's Records Technology Fund (0387) Plan for September 24, 2019 at 10:15 AM.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent from the Dais)
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) Claim of Dan A. Gattis for reimbursement of attorneys fees.
s) Property damage claim of Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia (Sunset Meadows Subdivision).
t) 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
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) Claim of Dan A. Gattis for reimbursement of attorneys fees.
s) Property damage claim of Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia (Sunset Meadows Subdivision).
t) 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.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 27th day of August, 2019.

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