Minutes for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
October 22, 2019

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:36 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 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

Review and approval of minutes.

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

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 15, 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:

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 $5,167,154.02 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:

Public Comment Period.

Those who addressed the Court on Non-Agenda items:
Bonnie Garner of Georgetown
Rev. Chuck Freeman of Round Rock
Mark Truesdell of Georgetown

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 – 24 )

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Human Resources.

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Human Resources:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100.0402.004100	Professional Services	$700.00
To	0100.0402.004621	Copier Rental and Supplies	$700.00

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)

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Fire Marshal.

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Fire Marshal:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100-0540-002050	Emergency Medical Services / Workers' Compensation	$1,137.80
To	0100-0542-002050	Fire Marshal / Workers' Compensation	$1,137.80

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)

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Division.

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

Motion: To approve line item transfers for the Road and Bridge Division:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0200-0210-000777	Transfer to Capital Projects	$97,812.00
To	0200-0210-002050	Workers' Compensation	$96,888.00
To	0200-0210-004419	Property Insurance	$924.00

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)

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Emergency Management.

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Management:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100-0540-004414	Emergency Medical Services / Vehicle Insurance	$2,612.90
To	0100-0541-004414	Emergency Management / Vehicle Insurance	$2,612.90

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)

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

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

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

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)

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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 thru 10/16/2019 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.

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

Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 thru October 16, 2019 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.

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:

092519-101619 Refunds Over 2500

10.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.

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

Motion: To approve compensation changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers with the correction of pulling the position title changes and attachment.

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 accepting a donation to Williamson County Juvenile Services from Laurel Ridge Treatment Center in the amount of $1,000.

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

Motion: To accept a donation to Williamson County Juvenile Services from Laurel Ridge Treatment Center in the amount of $1,000.00.

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)

12.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed Statements of Qualifications for Williamson County Child Advocacy Center New Building Design under RFQ #2281, funded through project P530.

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

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed Statements of Qualifications for Williamson County Child Advocacy Center New Building Design under Request for Quote (RFQ) # 2281, funded through project P-530.

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)

13.

Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on a resolution on behalf of Provident Realty Advisors, Inc. to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) confirming Williamson County's statement of "no objection" to the proposed Auro Crossing development located at FM 1325 and SH 45 in Precinct 1.

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

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

Aye:: 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:

Auro Crossing revised resolution

14.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution authorizing the Presiding Officer of the Williamson County Commissioners Court to execute a Deed without Warranty from the City of Taylor, Texas, Taylor Independent School District, and the Williamson County Education District and Williamson County, Texas to Taerim Lee pertaining to 0.14 acre being Lot 5 Block 6 Baker Addition to the City of Taylor, Williamson County, Texas being that property more particularly described in Plat Cabinet A, Slide #176 of the Plat Records, Williamson County, Texas and Document #2009041706 of the Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas.

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

Motion: To approve a resolution authorizing the Presiding Officer of the Williamson County Commissioners Court to execute a Deed without Warranty from the City of Taylor, Texas, Taylor Independent School District, and the Williamson County Education District and Williamson County, Texas to Taerim Lee pertaining to 0.14 acre being Lot 5 Block 6 Baker Addition to the City of Taylor, Williamson County, Texas being that property more particularly described in Plat Cabinet A, Slide # 176 of the Plat Records, Williamson County, Texas and Document # 2009041706 of the Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas.

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 regarding approval of a Second Amendment to the License & Use Agreement with the Williamson County Sun for a newspaper rack at the Justice Center.

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

Motion: To approve a Second Amendment to the License & Use Agreement with the Williamson County Sun for a newspaper rack at the Justice Center.

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 the extension of Medical Billing Services contract #13RFP00101, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the term of November 17, 2019 - November 16, 2020, with DM Medical Billings, LLC.

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

Motion: To approve the extension of Medical Billing Services contract # 13RFP00101, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the term beginning November 17, 2019 and ending November 16, 2020, with DM Medical Billings, LLC.

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:

Renewal Form

17.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the annual agreement for Microsoft Enterprise Services on DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-3781, for the term of November 1, 2019 - October 31, 2020 with Microsoft Corporation for the amount of $69,931.

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

Motion: To authorize the annual agreement for Microsoft Enterprise Services on Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract # DIR-TSO-3781, for a term beginning November 1, 2019 and ending October 31, 2020 with Microsoft Corporation for the amount of $69,931.00.

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)

Attachments:

Work Authorization

18.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization #1 under Williamson County Contract between Raba Kistner, Inc. and Williamson County dated January 8, 2019 for Material Testing & Inspection at Brushy Creek Regional Trail, P419.

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

Motion: To approve Supplemental Work Authorization # 1 under Williamson County Contract between Raba Kistner, Inc. and Williamson County dated January 8, 2019 for Material Testing & Inspection at Brushy Creek Regional Trail, P-419.

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:

Work Authorization

19.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the purchase of Tire Equipment from Mohawk in the amount of $50,296.85, pursuant to TXMAS Cooperative Contract #TXMAS-18-23-V05.

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

Motion: To authorize the purchase of Tire Equipment from Mohawk in the amount of $50,296.85, pursuant to Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) Cooperative Contract # TXMAS-18-23-V05 for Fleet Services.

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:

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20.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of Williamson County Pollution Liability Insurance AIG Storage Tank Third Party Liability TankGuard Warranty for Policy Number PLC000168373 with Commerce and Industry Insurance Company, for the term of 12/18/19 -12/18/20 for Fleet Services.

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

Motion: To authorize the renewal of Williamson County Pollution Liability Insurance AIG Storage Tank Third Party Liability TankGuard Warranty for Policy Number PLC000168373 with Commerce and Industry Insurance Company, for a term beginning December 18, 2019 and ending December 18, 2020 for Fleet Services.

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:

Insurance Liability

21.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of (2) Replacement 4000 Gallon Stainless Steel Water Tanks for the Williamson County Road and Bridge Department for the amount of $96,500.00 and exempting the purchase from the competitive bidding requirements per Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024.(7)(D).

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

Motion: To approve the purchase of (2) Replacement 4,000 Gallon Stainless Steel Water Tanks for the Williamson County Road and Bridge Department for the amount of $96,500.00 and exempting the purchase from the competitive bidding requirements per Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(7)(D).

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:

Justification

22.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of Asphalt Mixes contract 1809-262, renewal period 1, covering the term of 11/3/2019 - 11/2/2020, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract with the primary vendor Industrial Asphalt, LLC. The secondary vendor, Texas Materials Group, f/k/a Oldcastle Materials, is a non-responsive vendor for this contract renewal.

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

Motion: To authorize the extension of Asphalt Mixes contract 1809-262, renewal period 1, covering the term of November 3, 2019 through November 2, 2020, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract with the primary vendor Industrial Asphalt, LLC. The secondary vendor, Texas Materials Group, formerly known as (f/k/a) Oldcastle Materials, is a non-responsive vendor for this contract renewal.

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:

Renewal Form

23.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving purchase for one (1) 2020 CTS BDT40 Belly Dump Truck in the amount of $34,558.00, one (1) 2020 Freightliner M2-112 chassis in the amount of $128,956.00 and one (1) 2020 Freightliner M2-106 chassis in the amount of $110,370.00 to include a $400 BuyBoard fee, from Freightliner of Austin, as per BuyBoard Contract #516-16.

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24.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Between Williamson County and the City of Round Rock for Const Sharing Related to RM 620 Improvements Project.

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

Motion: To approve a First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Between Williamson County and the City of Round Rock for Cost Sharing Related to Ranch to Market (RM) 620 Improvements Project.

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:

Interlocal

REGULAR AGENDA

25.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on first five-year review of the Williamson County Tax Exemption Policy and consider increasing the Over 65 Exemption and the Disabled Person Exemption by $5,000 each, increasing the Over 65 Exemption from $25,000 to $30,000 and the Disabled Person Exemption from $15,000 to $20,000.

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

Motion: To acknowledge the first five-year review of the Williamson County Tax Exemption Policy and approve increasing the Over 65 Exemption and the Disabled Person Exemption by $5,000 each, increasing the Over 65 Exemption from $25,000 to $30,000 and the Disabled Person Exemption from $15,000 to $20,000.

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 reappointment of Cynthia P. Long to the Leander Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone and Development Authority (TIRZ/DA) Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning November 1, 2019 and ending on October 31, 2021.

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

Motion: To reappoint Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia P. Long to the Leander Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone and Development Authority (TIRZ/DA) Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning November 1, 2019 and ending October 31, 2021.

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 a resolution nominating Jon Lux for the Williamson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve a resolution nominating Jon Lux for the Williamson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.

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)

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28.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to enact Williamson County Park Rules and Regulations. House Bill 510, which became effective September 1, 2019, amended the Local Government Code to authorize Williamson County to enact park use rules, the violation of which constitutes a Class C misdemeanor.

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Senior Director of Parks and Recreations Russell Fishbeck addressed the Court.

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To enact the Williamson County Park Rules and Regulations from House Bill 510 which became effective September 1, 2019 which amended the Local Government Code to authorize Williamson County to enact park use rules, the violation of which constitutes a Class C misdemeanor.

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:

Policy

29.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for the Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grant through the State Farm Foundation.

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Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Tim Ryle addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To approve the Williamson County Sheriff's Office submission for the Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grant through the State Farm Foundation for a reader board to be housed and managed by the Road and Bridge Division with the Sheriff 's Office having priority for usage.

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:

State Farm Found Grant

30.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on submitting grant applications to the Texas Veterans Commission for grant funding available through the Funds for Veterans Assistance.

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

Motion: To approve submitting the grant renewal application to the Texas Veterans Commission for grant funding available for the Veterans Treatment Court Program.

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)

31.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the acceptance of the 2019 Emergency Management Performance Grant award, in the amount of $77,698.46, issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management.

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

Motion: To accept the 2019 Emergency Management Performance Grant award, in the amount of $77,698.46, issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management.

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)

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32.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval and acceptance of FY19 Homeland Security Grant funds in the amount of $20,658.73. The project is for the purchase of an Annual HazMat Monitor Maintenance Service for the Hazardous Materials Response Team.

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

Motion: To accept the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 (FY19) Homeland Security Grant funds in the amount of $20,658.73 for the purchase of an Annual HazMat Monitor Maintenance Service for the Hazardous Materials Response Team.

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:

33.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the approval and acceptance of FY19 Homeland Security Grant funds in the amount of $30,776.80. The project is for the purchase of HazMat equipment at the end of life and no longer supported by the manufacturer.

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

Motion: To accept the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 (FY19) Homeland Security Grant funds in the amount of $30,776.80 for the purchase of HazMat equipment.

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)

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34.

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 acknowledging additional expenditures for the Sheriff's Department.

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Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Tim Ryle and Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
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 acknowledging additional expenditures for the Sheriff's Department:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100-0560-003003	Sheriff's Office / Radio Equipment	$17,485.93

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)

35.

Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.

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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh stated that the North Campus will have a planned power outage and will be unavailable for walk in business till 1:00 P.M.

36.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Tina and Brian Miller for right of way needed for the SE Loop project (Parcel 12). Funding Source: Road Bonds P463

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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve a real estate contract with Tina Regaldo Miller and Brian Miller for right-of-way needed for the Southeast (SE) Loop project (Parcel 12) to be funded by Road Bond P-463.

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:

Contract

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:20 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019.

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:22 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019.

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:22 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019.

37.

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.

38.

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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Bill Kelberlau of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.

No action was taken in Executive Session.

39.

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; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) 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.
g) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
h) 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.
i) 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
j) Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
k) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) BANGL Pipeline Project
o) 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
p) 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.
q) Anthony "Tony" Carter - EEOC Charge.
r) D-1-GN-19-005511; Brian Johns v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas.
s) Claim of Jaivonte Roberts.
t) Tropea Damage Claim.
u) Civil Action No. 1:19-CV-938-RP; Earl Langham, Jr. vs. Alma Fuentes et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.

No action was taken in Executive Session.

40.

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 11:37 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019.

41.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.

No action was taken on this item.

42.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.

No action was taken on this item.

43.

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; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
f) 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.
g) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
h) 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.
i) 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
j) Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
k) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) BANGL Pipeline Project
o) 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

No action was taken on this item.

44.

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.

45.

Comments from Commissioners.

There were no comments.

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:38 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 29th day of October, 2019.

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

By: Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk