MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 2020
OCTOBER 27, 2020
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:31 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
- Present:
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- County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
- Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
- Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
- Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
- Others Present:
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- Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners Court
- Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
1.
Review and approval of minutes.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 20, 2020 meeting.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
2.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $5,271,088.09 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, Electronic Benefit Payments and the Wilco Forward Program - Phase 3 Payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
3.
Public Comment Period.
Those who addressed the Court:
Jason Norwood of Georgetown
Jeremy Bravo of Cedar Park
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
No action was taken on this item.
Jason Norwood of Georgetown
Jeremy Bravo of Cedar Park
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
No action was taken on this item.
REGULAR AGENDA
4.
Hear presentation regarding Field of Honor, a Tribute to Service Above Self.
Georgetown Rotary Club Field of Honor Chair Dr. Jeanne Cox addressed the Court. No action was taken on this item.
Attachments:
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation designating October 2020 as Substance Use Prevention Month in Williamson County.
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Gina Giachetti addressed the Court.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve a proclamation designating October 2020 as Substance Use Prevention Month in Williamson County.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an updated State Plan of Operation (SPO) Agreement between the State of Texas and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office with respect to excess Department of Defense (DOD) personal property transferred pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2576a.
Those who addressed the Court:
Jamahl Labbe of Liberty Hill
Luis Rodriguez of Pflugerville
Reagan Pendley of Cedar Park
Jeremy Bravo of Cedar Park
Williamson County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Mark Luera
Williamson County Sheriff's Office Deputy James Johnson
Jamahl Labbe of Liberty Hill
Luis Rodriguez of Pflugerville
Reagan Pendley of Cedar Park
Jeremy Bravo of Cedar Park
Williamson County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Mark Luera
Williamson County Sheriff's Office Deputy James Johnson
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To approve an updated State Plan of Operation (SPO) Agreement between the State of Texas and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office with respect to excess Department of Defense (DOD) personal property transferred pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2576a.
- 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:
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to represent Williamson County in relation to the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations and possible litigation related to violations and enforcement of such regulations; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4).
Jeremy Bravo of Cedar Park addressed the Court.
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve the engagement of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LLP to represent Williamson County in relation to the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations and possible litigation related to violations and enforcement of such regulations; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(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:
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Event Agreement between The Golf Club at Star Ranch and Williamson County relating to a meeting of Williamson County Elected Officials and Department Directors that is to be conducted on January 29, 2021.
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To approve an Event Agreement between The Golf Club at Star Ranch and Williamson County relating to a meeting of Williamson County Elected Officials and Department Directors that is to be conducted on January 29, 2021.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointment of Kelsey Stone to fill a two-year term as a Williamson County representative on the Leander TIFF/TIRZ Development Authority Boards, effective November 1, 2020, and expiring October 31, 2023.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion: To appoint Kelsey Stone to fill a two-year term as a Williamson County representative on the Leander TIFF/TIRZ Development Authority Boards for a term beginning November 1, 2020 and ending October 31, 2023.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting HS-Homeland Security Grant Number 2957206 in the amount of $25,499.15 to support the HazMat Monitor Maintenance Project and authorizing acceptance of the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA).
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To accept HS-Homeland Security Grant Number 2957206 in the amount of $25,499.15 to support the Hazardous Material (HazMat) Monitor Maintenance Project and authorize acceptance of the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA).
- 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:
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on HS-Homeland Security Grant Number 3994201 in the amount of $78,000 from the Office of the Governor for the HazMat Response Trailer Replacement Project and authorizing acceptance of the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA).
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve HS-Homeland Security Grant Number 3994201 in the amount of $78,000.00 from the Office of the Governor for the Hazardous Material (HazMat) Response Trailer Replacement Project and authorize acceptance of the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Veterans Treatment Grant Number 2758107 in the amount of $98,800 from the Office of the Governor to support the Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court and authorizing acceptance of the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA).
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Veterans Treatment Grant Number 2758107 in the amount of $98,800.00 from the Office of the Governor to support the Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court and authorize acceptance of the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA).
- 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:
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acceptance of Grant Number 3945101 in the amount of $77,561.28 from the Office of the Governor to support the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Victim Assistance Unit and authorizing acceptance of the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA).
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To accept Grant Number 3945101 in the amount of $77,561.28 from the Office of the Governor to support the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Victim Assistance Unit and authorize acceptance of the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA).
- 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 Grant Number 3960901 inn the amount of $48,720.00 from the Office of the Governor to support the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Rifle Resistant Body Armor program and authorizing acceptance of the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA).
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve Grant Number 3960901 inn the amount of $48,720.00 from the Office of the Governor to support the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Rifle Resistant Body Armor program and authorize acceptance of the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA).
- 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:
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFCSP #T1499 for Justice Center Remodeling to the overall highest scoring respondent, HCS, Inc. and authorizing the execution of the agreement. Funding Source: P515.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion: To award Request for Confidential Sealed Proposal (RFCSP) # T1499 for Justice Center Remodeling to the overall highest scoring respondent, HCS, Inc. and authorize the execution of the agreement to be funded by P-515.
- 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:
AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS NOT HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020.
16.
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 278
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 CR 366.
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 real property for future SH 29 corridor.
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
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 278
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 CR 366.
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 real property for future SH 29 corridor.
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
No action was taken on this item.
17.
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
k) Project Liberty
l) Project Long Haul
m) Project Bon Jovi
n) Project Crystal
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
k) Project Liberty
l) Project Long Haul
m) Project Bon Jovi
n) Project Crystal
No action was taken on this item.
18.
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. David Bernhardt, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
f) 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.
g) 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
h) Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
i) 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.
j) 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.
k) 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
l) D-1-GN-19-005511; Brian Johns v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
m) 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.
n) Claim of Regina Wright.
o) 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.
p) 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.
q) Case: 1:20-CV-255-LY; Jay Kreper v. Williamson County et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
r) Cause No. 20-0752-C26; County of Williamson, by and through the Williamson County Commissioners Court v. Robert Chody, Individually and in his Official Capacity as Sheriff of Williamson County; In the 26th District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
s) Legal matters relating to Javier Ambler.
t) Case 1:20-cv-00927-LY; Heather Vargas v. Williamson County, Texas; In The United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas Austin Division.
u) Case No. 1:20-CV-00842; SonWest Co. v. J. TERRON EVERSTON, in his official capacity as Williamson County Engineer, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
v) Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-836; Elizabeth Firey v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas Austin Division.
w) Cause No. 20-1213-C368; Michael Klier v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
x) Cause No. 3SC-20-0114; City Of Leander, by and through Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool As Subrogee, v. Williamson County; In The Justice Court Precinct 3 of Williamson County, Texas.
y) Legal matters relating to Bailey Park Subdivision, Jarrell, Texas.
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. David Bernhardt, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
f) 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.
g) 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
h) Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
i) 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.
j) 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.
k) 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
l) D-1-GN-19-005511; Brian Johns v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
m) 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.
n) Claim of Regina Wright.
o) 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.
p) 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.
q) Case: 1:20-CV-255-LY; Jay Kreper v. Williamson County et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
r) Cause No. 20-0752-C26; County of Williamson, by and through the Williamson County Commissioners Court v. Robert Chody, Individually and in his Official Capacity as Sheriff of Williamson County; In the 26th District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
s) Legal matters relating to Javier Ambler.
t) Case 1:20-cv-00927-LY; Heather Vargas v. Williamson County, Texas; In The United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas Austin Division.
u) Case No. 1:20-CV-00842; SonWest Co. v. J. TERRON EVERSTON, in his official capacity as Williamson County Engineer, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
v) Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-836; Elizabeth Firey v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas Austin Division.
w) Cause No. 20-1213-C368; Michael Klier v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
x) Cause No. 3SC-20-0114; City Of Leander, by and through Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool As Subrogee, v. Williamson County; In The Justice Court Precinct 3 of Williamson County, Texas.
y) Legal matters relating to Bailey Park Subdivision, Jarrell, Texas.
No action was taken on this item.
19.
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 on this item.
AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS NOT HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020.
20.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
No action was taken on this item.
21.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
No action was taken on this item.
22.
Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other 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. David Bernhardt, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
f) 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.
g) 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
h) Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
i) 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.
j) 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.
k) 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
l) D-1-GN-19-005511; Brian Johns v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
m) 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.
n) Claim of Regina Wright.
o) 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.
p) 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.
q) Case: 1:20-CV-255-LY; Jay Kreper v. Williamson County et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
r) Cause No. 20-0752-C26; County of Williamson, by and through the Williamson County Commissioners Court v. Robert Chody, Individually and in his Official Capacity as Sheriff of Williamson County; In the 26th District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
s) Legal matters relating to Javier Ambler.
t) Case 1:20-cv-00927-LY; Heather Vargas v. Williamson County, Texas; In The United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas Austin Division.
u) Case No. 1:20-CV-00842; SonWest Co. v. J. TERRON EVERSTON, in his official capacity as Williamson County Engineer, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
v) Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-836; Elizabeth Firey v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas Austin Division.
w) Cause No. 20-1213-C368; Michael Klier v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
x) Cause No. 3SC-20-0114; City Of Leander, by and through Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool As Subrogee, v. Williamson County; In The Justice Court Precinct 3 of Williamson County, Texas.
y) Legal matters relating to Bailey Park Subdivision, Jarrell, Texas.
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. David Bernhardt, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
f) 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.
g) 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
h) Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
i) 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.
j) 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.
k) 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
l) D-1-GN-19-005511; Brian Johns v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
m) 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.
n) Claim of Regina Wright.
o) 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.
p) 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.
q) Case: 1:20-CV-255-LY; Jay Kreper v. Williamson County et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
r) Cause No. 20-0752-C26; County of Williamson, by and through the Williamson County Commissioners Court v. Robert Chody, Individually and in his Official Capacity as Sheriff of Williamson County; In the 26th District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
s) Legal matters relating to Javier Ambler.
t) Case 1:20-cv-00927-LY; Heather Vargas v. Williamson County, Texas; In The United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas Austin Division.
u) Case No. 1:20-CV-00842; SonWest Co. v. J. TERRON EVERSTON, in his official capacity as Williamson County Engineer, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
v) Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-836; Elizabeth Firey v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District Of Texas Austin Division.
w) Cause No. 20-1213-C368; Michael Klier v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
x) Cause No. 3SC-20-0114; City Of Leander, by and through Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool As Subrogee, v. Williamson County; In The Justice Court Precinct 3 of Williamson County, Texas.
y) Legal matters relating to Bailey Park Subdivision, Jarrell, Texas.
No action was taken on this item.
23.
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.
24.
Comments from Commissioners.
Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. recognized a job well done by Senior Director of Facilities Management and Planning Dale Butler and his team for adding space to the Inner Loop for the Elections Office.
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey recognized the Elections team for a job well done.
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey recognized the Elections team for a job well done.
COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT 10:56 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 3rd day of November, 2020.
ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk of Commissioners Court, Williamson County, Texas
By: Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 3rd day of November, 2020.
ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk of Commissioners Court, Williamson County, Texas
By: Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk