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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
MARCH 8, 2022


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:32 A.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022, 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 4 Russ Boles
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Absent:
  • Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Others Present:
  • Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners Court
  • Amanda Brown, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
 
 
1.
Review and approval of minutes.
 

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

Motion: To approve the minutes of the March 1, 2022 meeting.

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

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,597,080.45 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 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
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 3 – 24 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Commissioners Court Department.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Commissioners Court Department:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non-Department/Contingencies $1,200.00
To 0100-0401-003901 Commissioners Court/Publications $1,200.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for EMS.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0540-005700 Vehicles > $5,000.00 $10,000.00
To 0100-0540-003311 Uniforms $10,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line-item transfer for the Fire Marshal Special Operations Department.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0542-003110 Other Supplies $5,000.00
To 0100-0542-003001 Small Equipment and Tools $5,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the line item transfers for the Corrections Department:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0570.005700 Vehicles > $5,000.00 $8,345.73
From 0100.0570.005003 Equipment > $5,000.00 $2,694.98
To 0100.0570.003200 Medical Supplies $11,040.71

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reversing a budget amendment for Non-Departmental in the General Fund, approved on 12/21/2021 (Item 59).
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To reverse a budget amendment for Non-Departmental in the General Fund, approved on December 21, 2021 (item # 59):

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0409.004998 Contingencies -$1,637,260.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Agriculture Extension Office.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the line item transfers for the Agriculture Extension Office:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non-Department/Contingencies $1,384.91
To 0100-0665-001926 Agriculture Life/Contributed Wages $1,286.49
To 0100-0665-002010 Agriculture Life/FICA $98.42

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate actions on amending the salary agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to provide the mid-year 3% COLA increase.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
 

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

Motion: To amend the salary agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to provide the mid-year 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to correct a typographical error in the account number for Item No. 29 of the Williamson County Commissioners Court February 22, 2022 session so that the minutes properly reflect the account number as being 01.0100.0576.004510 rather than the incorrect number of 01.0100.0576.004501 that was set forth in said item.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To correct a typographical error in the account number for item # 29 of the Williamson County Commissioners Court February 22, 2022 session so that the minutes properly reflect the account number as being 01.0100.0576.004510 rather than the incorrect number of 01.0100.0576.004501 that was set forth in said item.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to correct a typographical error in the wording for Item No. 21 of the Williamson County Commissioners Court March 1, 2022 session so that the minutes properly reflect the wording should be "acknowledge additional expenditures" rather than "acknowledge additional revenues" that was set forth in said item.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To correct a typographical error in the wording for item # 21 of the Williamson County Commissioners Court March 1, 2022 session so that the minutes properly reflect the wording should be "acknowledge additional expenditures" rather than "acknowledge additional revenues" that was set forth in said item.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Constable Precinct 4 Office racial profiling and comparative analysis report of motor vehicle stops for the 2021 calendar year as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the Constable Precinct 4 Office racial profiling and comparative analysis report of motor vehicle stops for the 2021 calendar year as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of staff uniforms from GT Distributors, Inc. for the EMS Department in the not-to-exceed amount of $56,400.00, pursuant to BuyBoard Contract #603-20.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the purchase of staff uniforms from GT Distributors, Inc. for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department in the not-to-exceed amount of $56,400.00 pursuant to the BuyBoard Contract # 603-20.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of new chemical identifying equipment and training from FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc. in the amount of $73,625.15, per the terms of Buyboard contract #603-20.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the purchase of new chemical identifying equipment and training from FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc. in the amount of $73,625.15 per the terms of the Buyboard Contract # 603-20.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 from Knight Security Systems, Inc. in the amount of $954.87 for Job #21513-1-0 at the Williamson County Inner Loop Annex Elections Department, originally approved on 01.11.2022 under agenda item #21, pursuant to DIR-CPO 4494 contract, and authorizing the execution of the Change Order.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 from Knight Security Systems, Inc. in the amount of $954.87 for job # 21513-1-0 at the Williamson County Inner Loop Annex Elections Department, originally approved on January 11, 2022 under agenda item # 21, pursuant to the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) DIR-CPO 4494 contract and authorize the execution of the Change Order.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of additional Laserfiche licenses from MCCi for Rio Records Management for a total of $11,286.00, pursuant to BuyBoard Co-op contract #625-20, and authorizing the execution of the expansion agreement.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
 

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

Motion: To approve the purchase of additional Laserfiche licenses from MCCi for Rio Records Management for a total of $11,286.00 pursuant to the BuyBoard Co-op Contract # 625-20, and authorize the execution of the expansion agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the agreement between Brycomm, LLC and Williamson County for Countywide Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optic Annual Maintenance in the amount of $21,500.00, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-CPO-4777, and authorizing execution of the agreement.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the agreement between Brycomm, LLC and Williamson County for Countywide Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optic Annual Maintenance in the amount of $21,500.00 pursuant to the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract # DIR-CPO-4777 and authorize the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting a donation of materials from the National Neighborhood Watch Institute in support of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Neighborhood Watch Program (pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 81.032).
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To accept a donation of materials from the National Neighborhood Watch Institute in support of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Neighborhood Watch Program pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 81.032.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on space needs and allocation for 508 Holly St., Bldg. 2, Georgetown, to allow for the I.T. Department Warehouse Operations to use the building as necessary for overflow storage.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve space needs and allocation for 508 Holly Street, Bldg. 2, Georgetown, to allow for the Information Technology (IT) Department Warehouse Operations to use the building as necessary for overflow storage.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of Contract T3086 Portland Cement, renewal option period 1, covering the term of March 9, 2022 – March 8, 2023, with the same terms and conditions with the exception of fee increases (detailed in the attached spreadsheet) and no longer using the Spreader Services.  Per vendor, product I/II will be phased out and has been replaced with Portland Cement IL.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To authorize the extension of Contract T3086 Portland Cement, renewal option period 1, covering the term of March 9, 2022 – March 8, 2023, with the same terms and conditions with the exception of fee increases (detailed in the attached spreadsheet) and no longer using the Spreader Services. Per vendor, product I/II will be phased out and has been replaced with Portland Cement IL.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Walnut Tree subdivision – Precinct 4.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Walnut Tree subdivision – Precinct 4.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 1, Section 10 subdivision – Precinct 2.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 1 Section 10 subdivision – Precinct 2.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Saddleback at Santa Rita Ranch Phase 2 subdivision – Precinct 2.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for the Saddleback at Santa Rita Ranch Phase 2 subdivision – Precinct 2.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve order for interment by cremation of deceased (Otis T. Clark) who passed away in Williamson County, TX where there has been no inquest by the Justice of the Peace and the county has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve an Order for Interment by Cremation of deceased (Otis T. Clark) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas where there has been no inquest by the Justice of the Peace and the county has discretion to inter, pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Section 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
26.
Discuss and take appropriate action on proclaiming the month of March 2022 as Purchasing Month and recognizing the Purchasing Department as a recipient of the 2021 Achievement of Excellence in Public Procurement Award by the National Procurement Institute (NPI).
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Those who addressed the Court:
Purchasing Agent/Director Joy Simonton
Deputy Purchasing Agent Kerstin Hancock
 
 

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

Motion: To proclaim the month of March 2022 as Purchasing Month and recognize the Purchasing Department as a recipient of the 2021 Achievement of Excellence in Public Procurement Award by the National Procurement Institute (NPI).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
27.
Recognition of the outstanding work that Team Rubicon performed during a fire mitigation project at Twin Springs Preserves in collaboration with the Parks Department and the Office of Emergency Management.
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Those who addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Russell Fishbeck
 
No action was taken on this item.
Attachments:
 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Proclamation to recognize Meals on Wheels of Williamson & Burnet Counties celebrating a special March for Meals honoring the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program.
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Those who addressed the Court:
Meals on Wheels Director of Development Dori Yeater
Madella Hilliard Senior Center Director Kelsey Ward
Founding Member of Women Helping Others (WHO) Nina Stancil
 
 

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

Motion: To approve a Proclamation to recognize Meals on Wheels of Williamson & Burnet Counties celebrating a special March for Meals honoring the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
29.
Hear presentation from HR on the 7th Edition of the Employee Analytics Guide. 
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Those who addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Human Resources Rebecca Clemons
No action was taken on this item.
Attachments:
 
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on reorganizing the Risk Department. 
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Those who addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Human Resources Rebecca Clemons
No action was taken on this item.
 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a 2022 Capital Improvement Program Budget transfer to move $192,000 from P576 (2022 CIP Non-Departmental) to P565 (CTTC Winter Storm). 
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve a 2022 Capital Improvement Program Budget transfer to move $192,000.00 from P-576 (2022 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Non-Departmental) to P-565 (Central Texas Treatment Center (CTTC) Winter Storm).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action ratifying and approving an Amendment No. 1 to the Authorized Use Agreement between Williamson County and North Center Productions, Inc. for the use of Williamson County properties for filming and production of the HBO Max limited series titled Love & Death, and to authorize paid overtime to facilities personnel for after-work hours with such overtime to be reimbursed by North Center Productions, Inc.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To ratify and approve an Amendment No. 1 to the Authorized Use Agreement between Williamson County and North Center Productions, Inc. for the use of Williamson County properties for filming and production of the HBO Max limited series titled Love & Death, and to authorize paid overtime to facilities personnel for after-work hours with such overtime to be reimbursed by North Center Productions, Inc.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Nay:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Broker of Record for Risk Coverage, under RFP #22RFP79.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Broker of Record for Risk Coverage under Request for Proposal (RFP) # 22RFP79.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on four Lease Agreements between the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) and Williamson County, Texas relating to the establishment, maintenance, operation and use by the District of the County’s facilities located at 355 Texas Ave, Round Rock, TX; 115 W 6th St. Taylor, TX; 100 W. 3rd St. Georgetown, TX; and 350 Discovery Blvd #102 Cedar Park, TX.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion: To approve (4) Lease Agreements between the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) and Williamson County, Texas relating to the establishment, maintenance, operation and use by the District of the County’s facilities located at 355 Texas Avenue, Round Rock, Texas; 115 West 6th Street Taylor, Texas; 100 West 3rd Street Georgetown, Texas; and 350 Discovery Boulevard (Blvd) # 102 Cedar Park, Texas.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval and signature authorization of an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Williamson County and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regarding the proposed amendments to the Regional Habitat Conservation Plan.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion: To approve an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Williamson County and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regarding the proposed amendments to the Regional Habitat Conservation Plan.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the quote and purchase agreement from Butterfly Network for the purchase of Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound devices for use by Williamson County EMS.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the quote and purchase agreement from Butterfly Network for the purchase of Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound devices for use by Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve (3) K-9 inserts for replacement Tahoes in the 2022-2023 budget year. 
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This item was pulled from the agenda.
Attachments:
 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a Long Term Planning Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $550,000 from P461 (Corridor F; US 183) to P385 (Ronald Reagan Corridor Segment A). 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion: To approve a Long Term Planning Budget Transfer, per Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver, to move $550,000.00 from P-461 (Corridor F; US 183) to P-385 (Ronald Reagan Corridor Segment A).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB # 22IFB60 Tradesman's Industrial and Business Park Milling and Overlay Project to Texas Materials Group, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,025,782.63, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion: To award Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 22IFB60 Tradesman's Industrial and Business Park Milling and Overlay Project to Texas Materials Group, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,025,782.63 and authorize the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Ronald Reagan Corridor Segment A project contract between Williamson County and LJA Engineering, Inc. relating to the LTP Corridor Program. Project: P385. Fund Source: Corridor.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion: To approve Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Ronald Reagan Corridor Segment A Project Contract between Williamson County and LJA Engineering, Inc. relating to the Long Range Transportation Plan (LTP) Corridor Program to be funded by Corridor P-385.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
41.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute a Roadway Closure Order to vacate, abandon and close a portion of CR 305. 
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Attachments:
 
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action accepting a drainage easement from 600 Westinghouse Investments LLC for the CR 111 project (Parcel 50DE). Funding Source: Road Bonds P292.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion: To accept a drainage easement from 600 Westinghouse Investments LLC for the County Road (CR) 111 Project (Parcel 50DE) to be funded by Road Bonds P-292.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a settlement and mediation Rule 11 agreement with Donna Wicker, Brian Gawarecki and Adam Gawarecki for right of way needed on the CR 111 project (Parcels 5 & 6). Funding Source: Road Bonds P292.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion: To approve a settlement and mediation Rule 11 agreement with Donna Wicker, Brian Gawarecki and Adam Gawarecki for the right-of-way needed on the County Road (CR) 111 Project (Parcels 5 & 6) to be funded by Road Bonds P-292.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Daine H. Smith and Cynthia M. Smith for right of way and temporary construction easement needed on the CR 129 project (Parcel 7). Funding Source: Road Bonds P375.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Daine H. Smith and Cynthia M. Smith for the right-of-way and temporary construction easement needed on the County Road (CR) 129 Project (Parcel 7) to be funded by Road Bonds P-375.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a TXDOT Resolution for an AFA Amendment #1 for the CR 366 Project, Road Bond Project, P296.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion: To approve a Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Resolution for an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) Amendment # 1 for the County Road (CR) 366 Project, Road Bond Project, P-296.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Advance Funding Agreement Amendment (AFA) #1 with TXDOT to add construction to the AFA for the CR 366, Road Bond Project P296.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion: To approve an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) Amendment # 1 with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to add construction to the Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for the County Road (CR) 366 Road Bond Project P-296.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with The Marilyn Elaine Adams Morgan Revocable Trust dated July 11, 2012, for right of way and a temporary construction easement needed on CR 129 (Parcel 1). Funding Source: Road Bonds P375.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with The Marilyn Elaine Adams Morgan Revocable Trust dated July 11, 2012, for the right-of-way and a temporary construction easement needed on County Road (CR) 129 (Parcel 1) to be funded by Road Bonds P-375.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (3.077 acres) required for the construction of Liberty Hill Bypass, and take appropriate action. (Scott Lee Ira Helms/ Parcel 48). Funding Source: Road Bonds P346.
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Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
 

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

Motion: To approve a Resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (3.077 acres) required for the construction of Liberty Hill Bypass, and take appropriate action. (Scott Lee Ira Helms/ Parcel 48) to be funded by Road Bonds P-346.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
49.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.923 acres) required for the construction of Liberty Hill Bypass, and take appropriate action. (Christina A. Helms/ Parcel 4). Funding Source: Road Bonds P346.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a Resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.923 acres) required for the construction of Liberty Hill Bypass, and take appropriate action. (Christina A. Helms/ Parcel 4) to be funded by Road Bonds P-346.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (2.285 acres and 16.010 acres) required for the construction of Liberty Hill Bypass, and take appropriate action. (J. Patrick Harlow and Lisa M. Harlow/Parcels 2 & 47). Funding Source: Road Bonds P346.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a Resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (2.285 acres and 16.010 acres) required for the construction of Liberty Hill Bypass, and take appropriate action. (J. Patrick Harlow and Lisa M. Harlow/Parcels 2 & 47) to be funded by Road Bonds P-346.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (2.802 acres) required for the construction of CR 401, and take appropriate action. (Norma R. White; Aaron Keith White and Lance Alan White/ Parcel 3). Funding Source: Road Bonds P390.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve a Resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (2.802 acres) required for the construction of County Road (CR) 401, and take appropriate action. (Norma R. White; Aaron Keith White and Lance Alan White/ Parcel 3) to be funded by Road Bonds P-390.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:35 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022.
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:58 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022.
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:53 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022.
 
52.
Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
A.    Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
   Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
    a)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop. 
    b)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 176 at RM 2243
    c)    Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 278
    d)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
    e)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Seward Junction SE and SW Loop. 
    f)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 29 @ DB Wood.
    g)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 366. 
    h)    Discuss Somerset Road Districts No. 3 & 4 reimbursements for acquisition & construction of Reagan Blvd.
    i)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 111.
    j)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
    k)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for future SH 29 corridor. 
    l)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for the expansion of Ronald Reagan at IH 35.
    m)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
    n)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F.
    o)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
    p)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for SE Loop/Corridor A. 
    q)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
    r)    Discuss the acquisition of real property near Justice Center. 
    s)    Discuss the acquisition of drainage/detention easements for real property North of WMCO Juvenile Detention Center
    t)    Discuss the acquisition of the MKT Right of Way
    u)   Discuss acquisition of drainage easement in relation to County Road 176
    v)   Discuss acquisition of right of way for Corridor E.


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 uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (Formerly occupied by WCCHD)
    c)    Discuss property usage at Longhorn Junction
    d)    Discuss the sale of excess ROW at San Gabriel Parkway and Mel Mathis Ave. 
    e)    Discuss county owned property located at Ed Schmidt Boulevard Hutto, Texas
    f)     Discuss the sale of property located at 900 S Main St., Taylor, 76574
    g)    Discuss the sale of 106 Dana Drive, Hutto, Texas
    h)    Discuss the sale of property located adjacent to the existing Williamson County EMS Bay/SO and MOT building at 1801 E. Settlers Boulevard, Round Rock, Texas

C.     Discuss the Williamson County Reimbursement Agreement for Construction of San Gabriel Blvd. and New Hope Road with the City of Leander and TIRZ #1
D.     Discuss the Cobb Cavern Conservation Easement Amendment and potential acquisition.


 
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
53.
Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
        Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
    a)  Project Red Hot Chili Pepper
    b)  Project Flex Power
    c)  Project Pearson Ranch
    d)  Project Fittipaldi 
    e)  Project Venture
    f)   Project 007
    g)  Project Acropolis
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
54.
Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, “Consultation with Attorney”), including the following:
A. General:
1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. 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.
B. Litigation:
1. 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
2. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas
3. Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-00842; SonWest Co. v. J. Terron Evertson, in his official capacity as Williamson County Engineer, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-74; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
5. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00172-LY; Charles William Thornburg v. Williamson County, Texas, Robert Chody, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
6. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00275; Big Fish Entertainment LLC v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350; Imani Nembhard v. Williamson County, Robert Chody and Christopher Pisa; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
8. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Robert Chody, Mark Luera, Steve Deaton, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
9. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-480; Gloria Cowin, Individually and on behalf of the Estate of Patrick Dupre, v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
10. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00481-LY; Marquina Gilliam-Hicks v. Sean Feldman, In his individual Capacity, and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
11. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-615; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
12. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00834; Skylar Leal vs Williamson County and Lorenzo Hernandez; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
13. Civil Action No. 5:21-cv-1223-FB; Isabel Longoria and Cathy Morgan v. Warren K. Paxton et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division
14. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
C. EEOC/TWC matters:
1. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812 – S.H.
2. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00920 – K.B.
3. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01357 – J.G.
4. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01145 – G.H.
5. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01742 – J.R.
D. Claims:
1. Demand of Stanard & Associates, Inc.
E. Other:
1. Legal matters and claims relating to the City of Austin purchasing property in Williamson County for purposes of operating temporary or permanent housing of homeless in Williamson County.
2. Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
3. Legal matters pertaining to the GardaWorld contract.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
55.
Discussions regarding an Automatic License Plate Reader Program for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office (Executive Session as per Tex. Govt. Code §551.076 and §551.089 - Deliberation Regarding Security Devices).
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
56.
Discuss security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Texas Gov’t Code Section 2059.055(b); and/or (3) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. (Executive Session as per Texas Gov’t. Code § 551.089).
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
57.
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.
 
58.
Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of the Director of Veterans Services (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
 
 
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022.
 
59.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
No action was taken on this item.
 
60.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
No action was taken on this item.
 
61.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legal matters, including the following:

A. General:
1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. 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.
B. Litigation:
1. 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
2. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas
3. Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-00842; SonWest Co. v. J. Terron Evertson, in his official capacity as Williamson County Engineer, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-74; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
5. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00172-LY; Charles William Thornburg v. Williamson County, Texas, Robert Chody, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
6. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00275; Big Fish Entertainment LLC v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350; Imani Nembhard v. Williamson County, Robert Chody and Christopher Pisa; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
8. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Robert Chody, Mark Luera, Steve Deaton, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
9. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-480; Gloria Cowin, Individually and on behalf of the Estate of Patrick Dupre, v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
10. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00481-LY; Marquina Gilliam-Hicks v. Sean Feldman, In his individual Capacity, and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
11. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-615; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
12. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00834; Skylar Leal vs Williamson County and Lorenzo Hernandez; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
13. Civil Action No. 5:21-cv-1223-FB; Isabel Longoria and Cathy Morgan v. Warren K. Paxton et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division
14. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
C. EEOC/TWC matters:
1. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812 – S.H.
2. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00920 – K.B.
3. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01357 – J.G.
4. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01145 – G.H.
5. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01742 – J.R.
D. Claims:
1. Demand of Stanard & Associates, Inc.
E. Other:
1. Legal matters and claims relating to the City of Austin purchasing property in Williamson County for purposes of operating temporary or permanent housing of homeless in Williamson County.
2. Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
3. Legal matters pertaining to the GardaWorld contract.
No action was taken on this item.
 
62.
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.
 
63.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of the Director of Veterans Services.
 
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To terminate the current Director of Veterans Services effective immediately.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
64.
Comments from Commissioners.
There were no comments.
 
65.
Public Comment Period.
Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:32 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 22nd day of March, 2022.


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

By: Amanda Brown, Deputy/Executive Assistant to County Clerk