Minutes for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
MARCH 3, 2020

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at (9:33) A.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020, 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

Absent:

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 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the February 25, 2020 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 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $5,100,290.57 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

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

General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal C. Hawes addressed the Court. County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. abstained in regard to payment to invoices for James Construction (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $5,100,290.57 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 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Abstain)
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)

Attachments:

Public Comment Period.

Those who addressed the Court:
Bonnie Garner of Georgetown
Robert Halyerson of Georgetown
Stu McLennan 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 – 29 )

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Sheriffs Office.

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This item was moved to the Regular Agenda where First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office correcting account numbers from "0100.560.5003" and "0100.560.5730" to "0100.0560.005003" and "0100.0560.005730":

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100.0560.005003	Equipment > $5,000	$14,700.00
To	0100.0560.005730	Radio Equipment > $5,000	$14,700.00

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 Sheriff's Office.

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This item was moved to the Regular Agenda where First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Sheriff's Office with corrections to account numbers from "0100.560.3010" and "0100.560.4500" to "0100.0560.003010" and "0100.0560.004500":

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100.0560.003010	Computer Equipment <$5,000	$3,500.00
To	0100.0560.004500	Maintenance Services	$3,500.00

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 Juvenile Services.

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100.0576.004100	Juvenile Services / Professional Services	$14,000.00
To	0100.0576.003010	Juvenile Services / Computer Equipment	$14,000.00

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 the County Attorney's Office.

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

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

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100.0475.004902	Legislative Supplement	$7,980.22
To	0100.0475.001927	County Attorney Legislative Supplement	$6,536.88
To	0100.0475.002010	FICA	$500.07
To	0100.0475.002020	Retirement	$943.27

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 acknowledging the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction for the period of 02/01/2020 through 02/29/2020.

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

Motion: To acknowledge the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction for the period of February 1, 2020 through February 29, 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:

Assets for Auction - February 2020 Monthly Report

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Destruction for the period of 02/01/2020 through 02/29/2020.

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

Motion: To acknowledge the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Destruction for the period of February 1, 2020 through February 29, 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:

Assets for Destruction - February 2020 Monthly Report

10.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Inter-Departmental Transfer for the period of 02/01/2020 through 02/29/2020.

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

Motion: To acknowledge the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Inter-Departmental Transfer for the period of February 1, 2020 through February 29, 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:

Assets for Transfer - February 2020 Monthly Report

11.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through Sale to Insurance of one (1) 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and two (2) 2019 Chevrolet Tahoes, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov’t Code 263.152.

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

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

Motion: To authorize the disposal of various county assets through Sale to Insurance of (1) 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and (2) 2019 Chevrolet Tahoes, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152.

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:

V/E Assets for Sale to Insurance 3.3.20

12.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Watch Hill Municipal Utility District and the County of Williamson, Texas.

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

Motion: To approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Watch Hill Municipal Utility District and the County of Williamson, Texas.

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

13.

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, and Williamson County, Texas to Habitat for Humanity pertaining to 0.13 acre tract of land in the J. Winsett Survey, Abstract 661, in the City of Taylor, Williamson County, Texas. This subject tract containing 0.13 acre according to the map of the Williamson Central Appraisal District under Tax Account R019818.

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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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, and Williamson County, Texas to Habitat for Humanity pertaining to 0.13 acre tract of land in the J. Winsett Survey, Abstract 661, in the City of Taylor, Williamson County, Texas and according to the map of the Williamson Central Appraisal District under Tax Account R019818.

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:

14.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting the 2019 Racial Profiling Report for Williamson County Constable Precinct Two.

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

Motion: To accept the 2019 Racial Profiling Report from Williamson County Constable 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:

2019 Racial Profiling Report

15.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2019 racial profiling report from Williamson County Constable 4.

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

Motion: To accept the 2019 racial profiling report from Williamson County Constable 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:

2019 Racial Profiling Report

16.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, December 2019 and January 2020 Monthly Reports in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.

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

Motion: To approve the December 2019 and January 2020 Monthly Reports from Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure Section 103.005.

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:

17.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve both a Resolution to Participate in the Texas Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System Trust (Texas Class) investment pool administered by Public Trust Advisors, LLC and the Eighth Amended and Restated Texas Class Trust Agreement dated effective as of April 8, 2019; and to authorize, empower, and direct Scott Heselmeyer, Williamson County Treasurer, as the Investment Officer of Williamson County to do and perform all acts and things and to execute, acknowledge, and deliver in the name and on behalf of Williamson County all certificates, instruments, and other papers as may be necessary or desirable, from time to time, in order to carry out the terms and provisions of the Resolution and of the Trust Agreement.

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

Motion: To approve a Resolution to Participate in the Texas Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System Trust (Texas Class) investment pool administered by Public Trust Advisors, LLC and the Eighth Amended and Restated Texas Class Trust Agreement dated effective as of April 8, 2019; and to authorize, empower, and direct Scott Heselmeyer, Williamson County Treasurer, as the Investment Officer of Williamson County to do and perform all acts and things and to execute, acknowledge, and deliver in the name and on behalf of Williamson County all certificates, instruments, and other papers as may be necessary or desirable, from time to time, in order to carry out the terms and provisions of the Resolution and of the Trust 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:

18.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Lease of Residential Property at 9769 Hwy 29 W, Georgetown, Texas under IFB #3999.

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

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Lease of Residential Property at 9769 Highway 29 West, Georgetown, Texas under Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 3999.

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

19.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the agreement between Data Projections and Williamson County for Audio Visual Equipment Upgrades at the Grand Jury Room in the amount of $50,636.94, pursuant to TIPS Contract #171001 and authorizing execution of the agreement. Funding source is P532.

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

Motion: To approve the agreement between Data Projections and Williamson County for Audio Visual Equipment Upgrades at the Grand Jury Room in the amount of $50,636.94, pursuant to The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract # 171001 and authorize the execution of the agreement to be funded by P-532.

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

20.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the agreement between Data Projections and Williamson County for integrating new and existing AV/VTC equipment at the County Court at Law 4 Courtroom in the amount of $29,994.73, pursuant to TIPS Contract #171001 and authorizing execution of the agreement.

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

Motion: To approve the agreement between Data Projections and Williamson County for integrating new and existing audio visual / video teleconferencing (AV/VTC) equipment at the County Court at Law 4 Courtroom in the amount of $29,994.73, pursuant to The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract # 171001 and authorize 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

21.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a contract between Williamson County and Lott Fence to install a 6 ft. high gate in the amount of $1,487.36 and authorizing the execution of the contract.

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

Motion: To approve a contract between Williamson County and Lott Fence to install a 6-foot-high gate in the amount of $1,487.36 and authorize the execution of the contract.

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 on approving a service contract between Building Abatement Demolition Company (BADC) and Williamson County for Demolition of Structures, in the amount of $115,800 as per TIPS Contract 181101, and authorizing execution of the agreement.

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

Motion: To approve a service contract between Building Abatement Demolition Company (BADC) and Williamson County for Demolition of Structures, in the amount of $115,800.00 as per The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract 181101 and 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

23.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on participation by Williamson County Road Bond Program under the County's habitat conservation plan (HCP) for a drainage improvement and maintenance project related to Forest North Estates in north Austin, Williamson County, Texas.

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

Motion: To approve participation by Williamson County Road Bond Program under the County's habitat conservation plan (HCP) for a drainage improvement and maintenance project related to Forest North Estates in north Austin, Williamson County, Texas.

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:

Letter of Agreement

24.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFQ #2451-3 Corridor I Planning from US 183 to SH 29 (Road Bond Map Project #2.6) to the most qualified firm K.Friese & Associates, Inc. and authorizing execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P344.

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25.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFQ #2451-12 Corridor I Planning from Ronald Reagan Blvd. to US 183 (Road Bond Map Project #3.7) to the most qualified firm Atkins North America, Inc. and authorizing execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P361.

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26.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Star Ranch Section 7 Phase 7 subdivision – Precinct 4.

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

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Star Ranch Section 7 Phase 7 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 - Star Ranch Sec 7 Ph 7

27.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for Big Sky Vistas subdivision – Precinct 4.

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

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Big Sky Vistas 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 - Big Sky Vistas

28.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Avery Acres subdivision – Precinct 4.

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

Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for the Avery Acres 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:

preliminary plat - Avery Acres

29.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the replat of Lot 1 of the Shell West Reserve subdivision – Precinct 3.

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

Motion: To approve the replat of Lot 1 of the Shell West Reserve subdivision – Precinct 3.

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:

replat - Shell West Reserve

REGULAR AGENDA

30.

Discuss and take appropriate action on proclaiming the month of March 2020 as Purchasing Month.

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Purchasing Agent/Director Randy Barker and Deputy Purchasing Agent Kerstin Hancock addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To proclaim the month of March 2020 as Purchasing Month.

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.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Rebecca Severson of Round Rock and Joy Alexander of Taylor to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board.

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Attachments:

Recommendation Letter and Applications

32.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on canceling the Commissioners Court session on March 17, 2020.

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

Motion: To cancel Commissioners Court on Tuesday, March 17, 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

33.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on updates to the Employee Policy Manual.

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First Assistant to County Auditor Julie Kiley and Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To approve the noted updates to the Employee Policy Manual.

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:

EPMMar2020

34.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on any necessary amendments relating to the FY19/20 Budget Order.

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Those who addressed the Court:
First Assistant to County Auditor Julie Kiley
County Auditor Jerri Jones
Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Nathan Zinsmeyer
Purchasing Agent/Director Randy Barker

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

Motion: To approve amendments relating to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (FY19-20) Budget Order.

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:

35.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of the Trauma Focused Equine-Assisted Therapy for Justice System Involved Youth Resolution for Juvenile Services.

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Attachments:

Equine Therapy Resolution

36.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Williamson County Conservation Foundation to apply for a Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance Grant though Texas Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Director of Environmental Programs for Parks Department Gary Boyd addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To authorize the Williamson County Conservation Foundation to apply for a Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance Grant though Texas Parks and Wildlife and the United States (U.S.) Fish and Wildlife Service in an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000.00.

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

Attachments:

Grant management request - WCCF

37.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and Williamson County Emergency Services District #7 for the establishment of EMS and personnel housing at Station #2.

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

Motion: To approve an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and Williamson County Emergency Services District # 7 for the establishment of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and personnel housing at Station # 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:

Interlocal Agreement

38.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the projects and budgets for 2020 Capital Improvement Program and the 2015 Certificate of Obligation.

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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To approve the projects and budgets for 2020 Capital Improvement Program and the 2015 Certificate of Obligation.

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:

39.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program.

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

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0000.370500	Miscellaneous Revenue	$85.00

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

40.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program.

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

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0630.004921	County Wide Rx Discount Card Program	$85.00

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

41.

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

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0000.367400	Donations	$100.00

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

42.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Sheriff's Office Victim's Assistance Donations.

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

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0560.003671	Use of VA Donations	$100.00

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

43.

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

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0000.367403	Park Donation	$2,439.00

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

44.

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

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0510.003670	Use of Donations	$2,439.00

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

45.

Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for the Debt Service Fund.

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

Motion: To approve line item transfers for the Debt Service Fund:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0600.0600.006629	Series 10 Limited Tax Refund - Int	$177,700.00
From	0600.0600.006630	Series 11 Unlimited Tax Road - Int	$41,325.00
To	0600.0600.006650	Series 20 Refund & Park - Int	$219,025.00

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

46.

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

Acct No.	Description	Amount
0600.0600.004098	Payment to Refunding Escrow Agent	$11,652,168.05
0600.0600.004099	Bond Issuance Costs	$83,529.60
0600.0600.006649	Series 20 Unlimited Road - Int	$5,043,964.44
0600.0600.006650	Series 20 Refund & Park - Int	$693,437.22

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

47.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the Debt Service Fund.

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

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

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0600.0000.370400	Proceeds From Bond/CO Issuances	$10,538,047.88
	0600.0000.370401	Premium From Bond/CO Issuances	$1,201,004.95

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

48.

Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.

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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.

49.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 1 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between PaveTex Engineering & Testing Inc. and Williamson County dated January 10, 2017, for On Call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004160.

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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To approve Contract Amendment No. 1 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between PaveTex Engineering & Testing Inc. and Williamson County dated January 10, 2017, for On-Call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing to be funded by 01.0200.0210.004160.

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:

Amendment

50.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 3 to Work Authorization No 4 under Williamson County Contract between PaveTex Engineering & Testing Inc. and Williamson County dated January 10, 2017 for On Call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004160.

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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 4 under Williamson County Contract between PaveTex Engineering & Testing Inc. and Williamson County dated January 10, 2017 for On-Call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing to be funded by 01.0200.0210.004160.

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:

Supplemental

51.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding Portland Cement Type I/II for a term of one (1) year to Martin Marietta, per the lowest responsive quote received, pursuant to Texas Local Gov't Code, Section 262.0225(d) & Section 262.0245. and authorizing execution of the material quotation.

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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To award Portland Cement Type I/II for a term of (1) year to Martin Marietta, per the lowest responsive quote received, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 262.0225(d) & Section 262.0245 and authorize the execution of the material quotation.

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

52.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a variance request to the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations from Sonwest Co. for the Sonterra West Section 7 Phase 2A-1 subdivision – Precinct 3.

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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To approve a variance request to the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations from Sonwest Co. for the Sonterra West Section 7 Phase 2A-1 subdivision – Precinct 3.

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:

Variance Request

53.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Road Bond On-Call Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Engineering/Testing Services contract between Williamson County and Terracon Consulting, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program. Project: Varies by Work Authorization. Funding Source: Road Bonds.

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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To approve Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Road Bond On-Call Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Engineering/Testing Services contract between Williamson County and Terracon Consulting, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program to be funded by Road 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:

Amendment

54.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a Real Estate Contract with the Emma L. Lawson Family Land Partnership for right of way needed on The Corridor C/SH 29 Bypass project (parcel 1). Funding Source: Road Bonds P459

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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with the Emma L. Lawhon Family Land Partnership for right-of-way needed on The Corridor C / State Highway (SH) 29 Bypass project (parcel 1) to be funded by Road Bond P-459 correcting "Lawson" to "Lawhon".

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

55.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Commercial Real Estate Contract between Williamson County and SLV Development, Inc. relating to Williamson County's purchase of the property located at 3001 Joe DiMaggio Boulevard, Unit #104, Round Rock, Texas.

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Those who addressed the Court:
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Nathan Zinsmeyer
Senior Director of Technology Services Jay Schade
Senior Director of Facilities Management and Planning Dale Butler
General Counsel to Commissioners' Court Hal C. Hawes

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

Motion: To approve a Commercial Real Estate Contract between Williamson County and SLV Development, Inc. relating to Williamson County purchasing property located at 3001 Joe DiMaggio Boulevard, Unit # 104, Round Rock, Texas and with the sale of the current property located at 321 Ed Schmidt Boulevard to pay off the certificate of obligations (CO's) for this purchase.

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

COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:50 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020.

56.

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: O'Connor Signal Project
   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 SE Loop/Corridor A.
   s)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
   t)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for the Great Oaks Bridge Project.
   u)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Brushy Creek Trail Project.
   v)   Discuss the acquisition of real property in conjunction with WCCF for potential parkland/bird habitat.
   x)   Discuss the acquisition of drainage/detention easements for real property North of WMCO Juvenile Detention Center
   y)   Discuss the acquisition of the MKT Right of Way
   B.   Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the County
   a)   Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
   b)   Discuss possible sale of +/- 10 acres located on Chandler Road near the County Sheriff's Office Training Facility
   c)    Potential governmental uses for 8th Street downtown parking lot
   d)   Discuss possible uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (formerly occupied by WCCHD)
   e)   Discuss property usage at Longhorn Junction
   f)   Discuss sale of excess 183A right of way to abutting property owner.
   g)   Discuss the sale of excess ROW at San Gabriel Parkway and Mel Mathis Ave.
   h)   Discuss Blue Springs Boulevard
   i)   Discuss county owned property located at Ed Schmidt Boulevard Hutto, Texas
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.

57.

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
   j)   Project Co-Op

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No action was taken in Executive Session.

58.

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 Gleason 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) D-1-GN-19-005511; Brian Johns v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
q) Anthony “Tony” Carter: EEOC Charge No. 451-2019-03927
r) Case No. 1:19-CV-938-RP; Langham v. Fuentes, et al., in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
s) Discuss Williamson County Subdivision Regulations and Texas Local Government Code Chapter 232.
t) Civil Action No. 1:19-CV-1163; Amanda McCoy v. Williamson County, Texas et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division.
u) Claim of Regina Wright.
v) Law on use of County facilities.
w) Cause No. 19-0406-C368; Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia et al. v. Stephen Wade Freeman et al. v. Wayne Finch et al.; In the 368th District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
x) Civil Action No. 1:20-CV-00062; Jaivonte Roberts v. Williamson County, Texas et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division.
y) Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the United States Marshals Service Relating to Housing Federal Prisoners.

No action was taken in Executive Session.

59.

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 11:55 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020.

60.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.

No action was taken on this item.

61.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.

No action was taken on this item.

62.

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 Gleason 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) D-1-GN-19-005511; Brian Johns v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
q) Anthony “Tony” Carter: EEOC Charge No. 451-2019-03927
r) Case No. 1:19-CV-938-RP; Langham v. Fuentes, et al., in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
s) Discuss Williamson County Subdivision Regulations and Texas Local Government Code Chapter 232.
t) Civil Action No. 1:19-CV-1163; Amanda McCoy v. Williamson County, Texas et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division.
u) Claim of Regina Wright.
v) Law on use of County facilities.
w) Cause No. 19-0406-C368; Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia et al. v. Stephen Wade Freeman et al. v. Wayne Finch et al.; In the 368th District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
x) Civil Action No. 1:20-CV-00062; Jaivonte Roberts v. Williamson County, Texas et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division.
y) Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the United States Marshals Service Relating to Housing Federal Prisoners.

No action was taken on this item.

63.

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.

64.

Comments from Commissioners.

County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. addressed the Court concerning the coronavirus in Williamson County.

Attachments:

Coronavirus

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:57 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 10th day of March 2020.

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

By: Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to the County Clerk