Minutes for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2020

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:32 A.M. on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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
County Clerk Nancy E. Rister

Others Present:

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

Review and approval of minutes.

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

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the November 3, 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.

First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley 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 $6,610,729.00 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, Electronic Benefit Payments, and 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:: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

Attachments:

Public Comment Period.

Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Sylvia Praesel of Round Rock
Shelby Little 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 – 12 )

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

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

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

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0200-0210-005711	Heavy Equipment > $5,000	$1,560.00
To	0200-0210-004419	Property Insurance	$1,560.00

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 to cover work comp shortages in various line items as attached.

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

Motion: To approve line item transfers to cover workers' compensation shortages in various line items as attached.

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

Attachments:

Work Comp 2021

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

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

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

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100.0576.004102	Residential Services	$5,000.00
To	0100.0576.004543	Repairs to Equipment	$5,000.00

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

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

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

Motion: To approve compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.

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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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting a donation to Williamson County Juvenile Service from Harry and Avis Gibbs in the amount of $500.00 for the Transformative Justice Program.

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

Motion: To accept a donation to Williamson County Juvenile Services from Harry and Avis Gibbs in the amount of $500.00 for the Transformative Justice Program.

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 resolution certifying that Williamson County made a grant to Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties, an organization that provides home-delivered meals to homebound persons in the county who are elderly and/ or have a disability, in the amount of $45,000 to be used between the period of October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 and that Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties used said amount for such purposes during the said time period.

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

Motion: To approve a resolution certifying that Williamson County made a grant to Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties, an organization that provides home-delivered meals to homebound persons in the county who are elderly and/or have a disability, in the amount of $45,000.00 to be used between the period of October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 and that Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties used said amount for such purposes during the said time period.

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:

Affidavit

10.

Discuss, consider and take action to fund expenses associated with State Covid Test Sites from Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding Budget.

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This item was pulled from the Agenda.

11.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificates of Williamson County and Certificate of Approval relating to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Legacy Senior Residences II), Series 2021.

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

Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificates of Williamson County and Certificate of Approval relating to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Legacy Senior Residences II), Series 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:

Certificates

12.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificates of Williamson County relating to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Redwood Apartments), Series 2020.

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

Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificates of Williamson County relating to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Redwood Apartments), Series 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:

Certificates

REGULAR AGENDA

13.

Hear and discuss an update on the November 3, 2020 Election.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Lori Gallagher of Georgetown
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Elections Administrator Chris Davis

No action was taken on this item.

14.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on resolution regarding Pancreatic Cancer and recognizing November as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month".

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

Motion: To approve a resolution recognizing November 2020 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness 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:

Resolution

15.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on resolution regarding Prostate Cancer and recognizing November as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

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

Motion: To approve a resolution recognizing November 2020 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness 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:

Resolution

16.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution nominating Lora H. Weber as a candidate to fill the vacancy of Rufus Honeycutt during the remainder of the 2020/2021 term to serve as a member of the Williamson Central Appraisal District Board Of Directors [Per Texas Tax Code Section 6003(l)].

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

Motion: To approve a resolution nominating Lora H. Weber as a candidate to fill the vacancy of Rufus Honeycutt during the remainder of the 2020/2021 term to serve as a member of the Williamson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, per Texas Tax Code Section 6003(l).

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

Attachments:

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED AT 10:20 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED AT 10:36 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020.

17.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on extending the vacation cap increase from Dec. 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

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Senior Director of Human Resources Rebecca Clemons and First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To extend the vacation cap increase from Dec. 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

The Motion and Second were Withdrawn. County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. stated that no action would be taken and this item would be rescheduled for a vote at an upcoming meeting.

18.

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 revenue for a Sheriff’s Office donation.

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

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for a Sheriff’s Office donation:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0000.367400	Donations	$415.00

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

19.

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

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for a Sheriff’s Office donation:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0560.003670	Use of Donations	$415.00

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

20.

Discuss and take action to approve the Sheriff Forfeiture Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.

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First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley and Sheriff's Office Finance Manager Brenda Staples addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To approve the Sheriff's Forfeiture Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 as presented excluding 004100 Professional Services in the amount of $25,409.00.

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:

Sheriff Local and State Asset Forfeiture FY 21 Budget

21.

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

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 Juvenile Services:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0000.367400	Donations	$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

22.

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

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 Juvenile Services:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0576.003670	Use of Donations	$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

23.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with David L Rogers and Joel R. Rogers for right of way needed on the Sam Bass Rd. project (Parcel 26). Funding Source: Road Bonds P462

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

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with David L. Rogers and Joel R. Rogers for the right-of-way needed on the Sam Bass Road Project (Parcel 26) to be funded by Road Bond P-462.

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:

Real Estate Contract

24.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Property Owners Claim for Payment of Incidental Expenses of Purchase of Replacement Dwelling with Rhina Palazuelos (Parcel 13). Funding Source: Road Bonds P463

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

Motion: To approve a Property Owners Claim for Payment of Incidental Expenses of Purchase of Replacement Dwelling with Rhina Palazuelos (Parcel 13) to be funded by Road Bond P-463.

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:

Claim

25.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on funding matters relating to Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to include, but not be limited to hearing an update on the Wilco Forward grant program, setting budget priorities in relation to remaining CARES Act funds and possible future funding and allocation plans in relation to CARES Act funds.

County Treasurer Scott Heselmeyer addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To extend the deadline to receive applications for Wilco Forward Phase IV: School Funding from November 6, 2020 to November 20, 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

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

Motion: To include students residing in Williamson County for the Wilco Forward Program - Phase IV School Funding that attend Thorndale, Pflugerville, Burnet and Lexington Independent School Districts.

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

26.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a Wilco Forward Phase III Community Services terms of agreement between Williamson County and Hill Country Community Ministries in relation to the Wilco Forward Grant Program that is funded through the CARES Act for response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID 19) pandemic.

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

Motion: To approve a Wilco Forward Phase III Community Services terms of agreement between Williamson County and Hill Country Community Ministries in relation to the Wilco Forward Grant Program that is funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and economic Security (CARES) Act for response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID 19) pandemic with a correction to Exhibit "B" correcting the second " The Salvation Army " to " Hill Country Community Misinstries".

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

27.

Discuss, consider and take action on setting a date for a legislative update workshop.

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No action was taken on this item.

28.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting County priorities for years 2021 and 2022.

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No action was taken on this item.

29.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the January 1, 2021 swearing in ceremony for elected officials.

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No action was taken on this item.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:16 A.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020.

30.

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

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No action was taken in Executive Session.

31.

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

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No action was taken in Executive Session.

32.

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) 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.
q) 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.
r) Legal matters relating to Javier Ambler.
s) 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.
t) 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.
u) 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.
v) Cause No. 20-1213-C368; Michael Klier v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
w) 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.
x) Legal matters relating to Bailey Park Subdivision, Jarrell, Texas.
y) Potential legal claims, demands and/or litigation against The Travelers Indemnity Company (Travelers).
z) Claim of the Estate of Okey Floyd Jones, Sr.
aa) Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s September 15, 2020 proposed rule to revise and reopen the comment period for the proposed designation of critical habitat for the Georgetown salamander (Eurycea naufragia) and Salado salamander (Eurycea chisholmensis).

No action was taken in Executive Session.

33.

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 12:28 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020.

34.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.

No action was taken on this item.

35.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.

No action was taken on this item.

36.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on 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) 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.
q) 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.
r) Legal matters relating to Javier Ambler.
s) 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.
t) 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.
u) 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.
v) Cause No. 20-1213-C368; Michael Klier v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
w) 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.
x) Legal matters relating to Bailey Park Subdivision, Jarrell, Texas.
y) Potential legal claims, demands and/or litigation against The Travelers Indemnity Company (Travelers).
z) Claim of the Estate of Okey Floyd Jones, Sr.
aa) Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s September 15, 2020 proposed rule to revise and reopen the comment period for the proposed designation of critical habitat for the Georgetown salamander (Eurycea naufragia) and Salado salamander (Eurycea chisholmensis).

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

q) Motion: To authorize legal counsel to enter into a mutually agreeable non-suit with prejudice and dismissal of all claims between Williamson County and Big Fish Entertainment, LLC in 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.

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

37.

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.

38.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on issuing a letter of comments in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s September 15, 2020 proposed rule to revise and reopen the comment period for the proposed designation of critical habitat for the Georgetown salamander (Eurycea naufragia) and Salado salamander (Eurycea chisholmensis); and, further, authorize the law firm of Nossaman LLP to provide any necessary modifications to such letter in order to fully evidence Williamson County’s opposition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposed designation.

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

Motion: To authorize issuing a letter of comments in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s September 15, 2020 proposed rule to revise and reopen the comment period for the proposed designation of critical habitat for the Georgetown salamander (Eurycea naufragia) and Salado salamander (Eurycea chisholmensis); and, further, authorize the law firm of Nossaman, LLP to provide any necessary modifications to such letter in order to fully evidence Williamson County’s opposition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposed designation; and authorize the signing of this letter.

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

39.

Comments from Commissioners.

Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey announced the Veterans event at Sun City was canceled but the Field of Honor Event at San Gabriel Park will be starting at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles announced the Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Event that will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Williamson County Exposition Center located at 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor.

County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. announced the ribbon cutting for Kalahari Waterpark Resorts that will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. located at 3001 Kalahari Boulevard in Round Rock.

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 17th day of November, 2020.

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

By: Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk