Minutes for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
September 17, 2019

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:32 A.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:

Present:

County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister

Others Present:

Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk

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 September 10, 2019 meeting.

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

Attachments:

Minutes

Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.

Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,798,520.44 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and Electronic Benefit Payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.

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

Attachments:

Public Comment Period.

Those who addressed the Court - Non-Agenda item:
Denise Gordon of Round Rock
Jan Pelosi of Austin, Williamson County
Bonnie Garner of Georgetown
Audrey Amos-McGehee of Cedar Park
Rev. Chuck Freeman of Round Rock
Edgar Finkelstein of Georgetown
Christel Erickson-Collins of Cedar Park
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown

Those who addressed the Court - Agenda item:
# 30 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 – 28)

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Sheriff:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100.0560.003100	Office Supplies	$1,500.00
To	0100.0560.004544	Repairs to Office Equipment	$1,500.00

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

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

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

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100.0570.003306	Food Services	$6,500.00
To	0100.0570.004231	Travel	$6,500.00

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

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

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

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100.0570.003306	Food Services	$7,000.00
To	0100.0570.004541	Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance	$7,000.00

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

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on line item transfer for Juvenile Services.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve line item transfers for Juvenile Services:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	100.0576.004102	Residential Services	$30,000.00
To	100.0576.003306	Food Services	$30,000.00
From	100.0576.004100	Professional Services	$6,000.00
To	100.0576.004541	Vehicle Maintenance	$6,000.00

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

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Fleet Services.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve line item transfers for Fleet Services:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0882.0882.003301	Gasoline	$15,000.00
To	0882.0882.003303	Oil, Grease	$15,000.00
From	0882.0882.003301	Gasoline	$10,000.00
To	0882.0882.003523	Parts	$10,000.00

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

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of August 2019 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

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

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

Attachments:

10.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the continued imposition of a bingo prize fee as authorized under Chapter 2001 of the Texas Occupations Code (the Bingo Enabling Act) and authorize the execution of an attestation form notifying the Texas Lottery Commission of Williamson County's vote to continue imposing the bingo prize fee and confirming that Williamson County was entitled to receive a share of the bingo prize fee as of January 1, 2019.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve the continued imposition of a bingo prize fee as authorized under Chapter 2001 of the Texas Occupations Code (the Bingo Enabling Act) and to authorize the execution of an attestation form notifying the Texas Lottery Commission of Williamson County's vote to continue imposing the bingo prize fee and confirming that Williamson County was entitled to receive a share of the bingo prize fee as of January 1, 2019.

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

Attachments:

Attestation

11.

Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action on a Second Amendment to the Williamson County and Hutto Education Foundation Solid Waste Fee Funding Policy.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve a Second Amendment to the Williamson County and Hutto Education Foundation Solid Waste Fee Funding Policy.

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

Attachments:

12.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on establishing an ILA with Liberty Hill ISD for Emergency Communications and Technology Services.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Liberty Hill Independent School District (ISD) for Emergency Communications and Technology Services.

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

Attachments:

Interlocal

13.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding LexisNexis Contract renewal for the Williamson County Attorney's Office.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve a renewal contract with LexisNexis for the Williamson County Attorney's Office.

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

Attachments:

Renewal

14.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the cancellation of the Philips Healthcare HeartStart MRx Service Agreement.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To terminate the Service Agreement with Philips Healthcare HeartStart MRx.

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

Attachments:

Cancellation Letter

15.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on extending the Professional Services Agreement with Ghulam Khan, M.D. for Psychiatric Medical Services at the Williamson County Jail for the annual amount of $93,500 for the term of October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve extending the Professional Services Agreement with Ghulam Khan, M.D. for Psychiatric Medical Services at the Williamson County Jail for the annual amount of $93,500.00 for a term beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020.

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

Attachments:

Agreement

16.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on extending the Professional Services Agreement with Adam Barta, M.D. for Medical Services at the Williamson County Jail for the annual amount of $90,195.60 for the term of October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve extending the Professional Services Agreement with Adam Barta, M.D. for Medical Services at the Williamson County Jail for the annual amount of $90,195.60 for a term beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020.

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

Attachments:

Agreement

17.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on extending the Professional Services Agreement with Todd C. Harris, P.C. for Dental Services at the Williamson County Jail for the annual amount of $93,500.00 for the term of October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve extending the Professional Services Agreement with Todd C. Harris, P.C. for Dental Services at the Williamson County Jail for the annual amount of $93,500.00 for a term beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020.

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

Attachments:

Agreement

18.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Services Contract between Williamson County and Facility Solutions Group to provide all materials, labor and equipment to upgrade LED Lighting at the Fleet Services in the amount of $11,390.88 per the terms of BuyBoard Contract #527-17 and authorizing execution of the agreement.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve the Services Contract between Williamson County and Facility Solutions Group to provide all materials, labor and equipment to upgrade light emitting diode (LED) lighting for Fleet Services in the amount of $11,390.88 per the terms of BuyBoard Contract # 527-17 and to authorize the execution of the agreement.

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

Attachments:

Contract

19.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Contract for Engineering Services between Williamson County and Alliance Engineering Group, Inc. to provide Construction Materials Testing, Observation and Inspection for the Expo Pavilion and Expo Concessions & Restroom Projects and authorizing execution of the agreement.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve the Contract for Engineering Services between Williamson County and Alliance Engineering Group, Inc. to provide Construction Materials Testing, Observation and Inspection for the Exposition (Expo) Pavilion and Expo Concessions & Restroom Projects and to authorize the execution of the agreement.

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

Attachments:

20.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Services Contract between Williamson County and Excell Fueling Systems to provide installation and other services at the Florence Road and Bridge Yard per the terms of the BuyBoard Contract #590-19 in the amount of $9,775.00 and authorizing execution of the agreement.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve the Services Contract between Williamson County and Excell Fueling Systems to provide installation and other services at the Florence Road and Bridge Yard per the terms of the BuyBoard Contract # 590-19 in the amount of $9,775.00 and to authorize the execution of the agreement.

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

Attachments:

21.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Services Contract between Williamson County and Red & White Greenery, Inc. to provide clearing and hauling services in the amount of $3,535.00 and authorizing execution of the agreement.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve the Services Contract between Williamson County and Red & White Greenery, Inc. to provide clearing and hauling services in the amount of $3,535.00 and to authorize the execution of the agreement.

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

Attachments:

Contract

22.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize a temporary exception to competitive bidding requirements for procurement of janitorial services pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(2) (“public health or safety”) and § 262.024(3) (potential “unforeseen damage to public property”) in order to allow adequate time to complete procurement evaluation for RFP1978 for Janitorial Services and give Facilities Department additional time for contract management, including the need to address a transition period, if necessary. Request for exception to bidding is proposed until end of current calendar year (December 31, 2019) with recommendation for new contract term to start January 1, 2020 through the end of FY2021(September 30, 2021).

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To authorize a temporary exception to competitive bidding requirements for procurement of janitorial services pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(2) (“public health or safety”) and Section 262.024(3) (potential “unforeseen damage to public property”) in order to allow adequate time to complete procurement evaluation for Request for Proposal (RFP) 1978 for Janitorial Services and give the Facilities Department additional time for contract management, including the need to address a transition period, if necessary. Request for exception to bidding is proposed until December 31, 2019 with recommendation for a new contract term beginning January 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021.

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

23.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on rejecting all submittals for RFP 1907-335 Fire and Safety Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Services and request that information related to competition be exempted pursuant to Texas Government Code 552.104.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To reject all submittals for Request for Proposal (RFP) 1907-335 Fire and Safety Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Services and request that information related to competition be exempted pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.104.

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

Attachments:

24.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization #1 in the amount of $37,403.00 to expire on September 17, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Alliance Engineering Group, Inc and Williamson County dated September 17, 2019 for the Expo Pavilion, P474.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $37,403.00 to expire on September 17, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Alliance Engineering Group, Inc and Williamson County dated September 17, 2019 for the Exposition (Expo) Pavilion P-474.

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

Attachments:

Work Authorization

25.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization #2 in the amount of $9,734.00 to expire on September 17, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Alliance Engineering Group, Inc and Williamson County dated September 17, 2019 for the Expo Concession & Restrooms, P475.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $9,734.00 to expire on September 17, 2020 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Alliance Engineering Group, Inc and Williamson County dated September 17, 2019 for the Exposition (Expo) Concession & Restrooms P-475.

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

Attachments:

Work Authorization

26.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB 1907-333 O’Connor Traffic Signals, to Champion Infrastructure, LLC and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To award Invitation for Bid (IFB) 1907-333 O’Connor Traffic Signals to Champion Infrastructure, LLC and to authorize the execution of the agreement.

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

Attachments:

27.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Terra Del Sol at Santa Rita Ranch West Phase 1 Section 2 subdivision – Precinct 2.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Terra Del Sol at Santa Rita Ranch West Phase 1 Section 2 subdivision – Precinct 2.

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

Attachments:

final plat - Terra del Sol at Santa Rita Ranch West Ph1 Sec 2

28.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Park at Blackhawk IV Phase 1 subdivision – Precinct 4.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Park at Blackhawk IV Phase 1 subdivision – Precinct 4.

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

Attachments:

final plat - Park at Blackhawk IV Ph 1

REGULAR AGENDA

29.

Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve order for interment of deceased (Mark L. Walker) who passed away in J.P., Pct. 2 of Williamson County, TX where there has been an inquest by the Justice of the Peace and the county has duty to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.

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

Motion: To approve an order for interment of deceased Mark L. Walker who passed away in Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 of Williamson County where there has been an inquest by the Justice of the Peace and the county has duty to inter, pursuant to TexasHealth & Safety Code Section 711.002(e) and to authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment. Services will be held for the formal Veteran at 9:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Becks Funeral Home, 1700 East Whitestone, Cedar Park.

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

Attachments:

Order for Interment

30.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on proclamation recognizing the month of September as "Suicide Prevention Month".

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

Motion: To proclaim the month of September as "Suicide Prevention Month" and if assistance is needed, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

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

Attachments:

Proclamation

31.

Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on a proclamation congratulating the League of Women Voters- Austin Area on their 100 year anniversary.

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League of Women Voters Austin Area President Joyce LeBombard and League of Women Voters Williamson County Treasure Larry Olson addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To congratulate the League of Women Voters- Austin Area on their 100 year anniversary.

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

Attachments:

Proclamation

32.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the FY20 Salary Contribution Agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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

Motion: To approve the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (FY20) Salary Contribution Agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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

Attachments:

Agreement

33.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Interlocal Agreement for Medical Examiner Investigative Services between Travis County and Williamson County.

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

Motion: To approve the Interlocal Agreement for Medical Examiner Investigative Services between Travis County and Williamson County.

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

Attachments:

Agreement

34.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on real estate contract between Williamson County and the City of Liberty Hill for purchase of property.

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

Motion: To approve a real estate contract between Williamson County and the City of Liberty Hill for the purchase of property.

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

Attachments:

Contract

35.

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 for

Household Hazard Waste Collection
9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Texas State Technical College parking lot
1600 Innovation Boulevard
Hutto, Texas

No action was taken on this item.

36.

Receive and acknowledge the September 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:

37.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Wade Land Partners for right of way needed on CR 459 (Eiben Point). Funding Source- Road & Bridge.

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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey

Motion: To approve a real estate contract with Wade Land Partners, LLC for the right-of-way needed on County Road (CR) 459 (Eiben Point) to be funded by Road & Bridge.

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

Attachments:

Wade Partners Contract

38.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving 2015, 2017 and 2019 Capital Improvement Program Budget Transfer per the September 10, 2019 agenda item 71.

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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To approve the 2015, 2017 and 2019 Capital Improvement Program Budget transfer per the September 10, 2019 Agenda item 71.

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

Attachments:

CIP Allocation

39.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a 2015 Certificates of Obligation budget transfer to move $130,000 from SO Training Center (P323) to EOC – Chiller (P525).

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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To approve a 2015 Certificates of Obligation budget transfer to move $130,000.00 from the Sheriff's Office (SO) Training Center (P-323) to Emergency Operation Center (EOC) – Chiller P-525.

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

40.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the projects and budgets for the 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Capital Improvement Programs; the 2013 Park Bonds and the 2015 Certificate of Obligation.

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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To allocate $413,254.00 to 2019 Park Bonds from the unallocated 2013 Park Bonds.

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

Attachments:

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:30 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019.

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:33 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019.

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:33 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019.

41.

Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)

A. Real Estate Owned by Third Parties

Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties

a) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop.

b) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 176 at RM 2243

c) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 101

d) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 200

e) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.

f) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Seward Junction SE and SW Loop.

g) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 29 @ DB Wood.

h) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Hairy Man Rd.

i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for 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

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No action was taken in Executive Session.

42.

Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:

a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.

b) Wolf Lakes

c) Flint Hill Resources-Taylor Fuel Storage Terminal on CR 366

d) Project Deliver

e) Project Advantage

f) Project Cedar

g) Project Expansion

h) Project Arcos

i) Project Woods

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No action was taken in Executive Session.

43.

Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:

a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Employee/personnel related matters
d) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
e) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
f) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Case No. 1:17-cv-00290, Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Williamson County Sheriff Deputies Pokluda et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas – Austin Division.
h) 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) 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
k) Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
l) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
m) 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.
n) 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.
o) BANGL Pipeline Project
p) 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
q) Property damage claim of Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia (Sunset Meadows Subdivision).
r) 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.
s) Anthony "Tony" Carter - EEOC Charge.
t) D-1-GN-19-005511; Brian Johns v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas.
u) Claim of Jaivonte Roberts.
v) Property damage claim from Everett Hicks occuring on or about July 8, 2019.
w) Property damage claim from Kelly Frederickson occuring on or about July 15, 2019.

No action was taken in Executive Session.

44.

Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).

No action was taken in Executive Session.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019.

45.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.

No action was taken on this item.

46.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.

No action was taken on this item.

47.

Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:

a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Employee/personnel related matters
d) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
e) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
f) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Case No. 1:17-cv-00290, Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Williamson County Sheriff Deputies Pokluda et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas – Austin Division.
h) 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) 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
k) Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
l) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
m) 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.
n) 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.
o) BANGL Pipeline Project
p) 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
q) Property damage claim of Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia (Sunset Meadows Subdivision).
r) 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.
s) Anthony "Tony" Carter - EEOC Charge.
t) D-1-GN-19-005511; Brian Johns v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas.
u) Claim of Jaivonte Roberts.
v) Property damage claim from Everett Hicks occuring on or about July 8, 2019.
w) Property damage claim from Kelly Frederickson occuring on or about July 15, 2019.

No action was taken on this item.

48.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials.

No action was taken on this item.

49.

Comments from Commissioners.

Commissioner Cook would like to compliment to Round Rock for being named by Money Magazine as the No. 2 Best Place to Live in America for 2019. Commissioner Boles gives credit to the leadership in the counsel, charities and groups. He compliments the superintendent of the schools for his leadership and the director of utilities at the City of Round Rock for winning awards for the best testing water.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 24th day of September, 2019.

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

By: Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk