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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
APRIL 26, 2022


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 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 3 Valerie Covey
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Absent:
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
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: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve the minutes of the April 19, 2022 meeting.

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

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,723,552.03 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and Electronic Benefit Payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (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 – 16 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for EMS.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
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 $12,000.00
To 0100-0540-003010 Computer Equipment <$5,000.00 $12,000.00

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

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

Motion: To approve the line item transfers for Radio Communications System (RCS):

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0507-0507-003003 Radio Equipment $4,250.00
From 0507-0507-003010 Computer Equipment $2,800.00
From 0507-0507-003012 Communications Equipment $1,000.00
From 0507-0507-003100 Office Supplies $1,000.00
From 0507-0507-003523 Parts $3,999.00
To 0507-0507-004545 Tower Maintenance $13,049.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
5.
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: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
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
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to make a correction regarding the tender of an offer of employment, hiring and appointment for the position of Director of the Williamson County Veteran Services Department.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
 

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

Motion: To correct the tender of an offer of employment, hiring and appointment for the position of Director of the Williamson County Veteran Services Department from $70,000.00 a year to $70,967.08 a year.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of Isilon A200 Couplet Expansion from Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC in the amount of $57,652.38, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-TSO-3763.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the purchase of Isilon A200 Couplet Expansion from Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC in the amount of $57,652.38 pursuant to the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract # DIR-TSO-3763.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Consent to Contract Assignment between Dustin Moore d/b/a Team Services as assignor, and Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Team Services, as assignee, in relation to a Williamson County contract.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve a Consent to Contract Assignment between Dustin Moore d/b/a Team Services as assignor, and Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Team Services, as assignee, in relation to a Williamson County contract.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of Contract #T3485 Crack Seal Services, renewal option period #1, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract with RHB Construction for the term of 5/21/22 - 5/20/23.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To authorize the extension of Contract # T3485 Crack Seal Services, renewal option period #1, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract with RHB Construction for the term of May 21, 2022 through May 20, 2023.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for CR 137 Widening and Overlay under IFB #22IFB104.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for County Road (CR) 137 widening and overlay under Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 22IFB104.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Live Oak Ranch Sub Phase 1 Roadway and Drainage Improvements, under IFB #22IFB105. Funding source is P487.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Live Oak Ranch Sub Phase 1 Roadway and Drainage Improvements, under Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 22IFB105 to be funded by P-487.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 4 to Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County Contract between Alliance Transportation Group and Williamson County dated March 6, 2018 for On Call Professional Engineering Services for Small Drainage and Roadway Projects. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to December 31, 2022 only. The current Work Authorization dollar amount will remain the same. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 4 to Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County Contract between Alliance Transportation Group and Williamson County dated March 6, 2018 for On Call Professional Engineering Services for Small Drainage and Roadway Projects.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 3 Section 4 subdivision – Precinct 2.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 3 Section 4 subdivision – Precinct 2.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Mansions Hutto private subdivision – Precinct 4.
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Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
 

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

Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for the Mansions Hutto private subdivision – Precinct 4.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Beltorre II subdivision – Precinct 3.
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This item was pulled from the agenda.
Attachments:
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Eastwood Section 9 subdivision – Precinct 4.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Eastwood Section 9 subdivision – Precinct 4.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a proclamation recognizing April as Volunteer Appreciation Month.  
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Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
 

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

Motion: To approve a Proclamation recognizing April as Volunteer Appreciation Month.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
18.
Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on a proclamation designating April 30, 2022 as National Therapy Animal Day in Williamson County.
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Those who addressed the Court:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Round Rock Independent School District Macy Loera
 
 

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

Motion: To approve Proclamation designating April 30, 2022 as National Therapy Animal Day in Williamson County.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:02 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022.
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:04 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022.
 
19.
Hear an update on Court assignments, locations, and other changes in the Justice Center.
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Those who addressed the Court:
Senior Director of Facilities Dale Butler
Information Technology Chief Information Officer Richard Semple

No action was taken on this item.
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the engagement of the law firm of ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Germer PLLC to represent Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason in relation to the Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP-DH; Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Mike Gleason, et al.; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4).
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To engage the law firm of Germer PLLC to represent Williamson County and Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason in relation to the Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP-DH; Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Mike Gleason, et al.; and exempt these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(4).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Sports Courts and Field Use and Rental Procedures for the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve Sports Courts and Field Use and Rental Procedures for the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
22.
Discuss, consider and approve setting a budget of $755,885 from the ARPA Funding (American Rescue Plan Act) for project 445P Pretrial.
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This item was pulled from the agenda.
Attachments:
 
23.
Discuss, consider and approve setting a budget of $559,637 from the ARPA Funding (American Rescue Plan Act) for project 445P District Clerk Jury Staff.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
 

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

Motion: To approve setting a budget of $559,637.00 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Project 445P District Clerk Jury Staff.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for RCS (Radio Communications System).
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Radio Communications System (RCS):

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0507-0507-004545 800MHz Tower Maintenance $30,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the agreement with Data Projections, Inc. for an Audio/Visual System Upgrades at the Justice Center for a total of $130,267.77, pursuant to TIPS Contract #210101, and authorizing the execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P515.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the agreement with Data Projections, Inc. for an Audio/Visual System Upgrades at the Justice Center for a total of $130,267.77, pursuant to The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract # 210101, and authorize the execution of the agreement to be funded by P-515.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the revised Quote with Facilities Resource, Inc. for the purchase of furniture at the District Clerk's Office, previously approved on agenda item #64 on 3-22-22, for new a total amount of $306,993.57, per the terms of the Omnia National co-op contract number #2019-001896, and authorizing the execution of the contract. Funding Source is P515.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve the revised Quote with Facilities Resource, Inc. for the purchase of furniture at the District Clerk's Office, previously approved on agenda item # 64 on March 22, 2022, for new a total amount of $306,993.57, per the terms of the Omnia National CO-OP Contract # 2019-001896, and authorize the execution of the contract to be funded by P-515.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a policy exception for Facilities Management to move salary surplus dollars of $4,107.00 from PCN 0243 to PCN 0225.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve a policy exception for Facilities Management to move salary surplus dollars of $4,107.00 from Position Control Number (PCN) 0243 to Position Control Number (PCN) 0225.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharge associated with Construction Activity under TPEDS Construction General Permit (TXR150000) for 22IFB57 - CR 401 Reconstruction, a Road Bond program in Commissioner Pct. 4 P:390c Funding Source: Road Bond.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharge associated with Construction Activity under Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPEDS) Construction General Permit (TXR150000) for 22IFB57 - County Road (CR) 401 Reconstruction, a Road Bond Program in Precinct 4 to be funded by Road Bond P-390c.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreed Final Judgment with Betty Will for Right of Way acquired on the County Road 111 project (parcel 38). Funding Source: Road Bonds P292 
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve an Agreed Final Judgment with Betty Will for the right-of-way acquired on the County Road 111 Project (parcel 38) to be funded by Road Bonds P-292.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Crescenciano Alvarado and Maria A. Castillo to acquire .077 Acres of Right of Way needed on the County Road 332 project (parcel 2). Funding Source: Road Bonds P366
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Crescenciano Alvarado and Maria A. Castillo to acquire .077 acres of the right-of-way needed on the County Road 332 Project (parcel 2) to be funded by Road Bonds P-366.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:39 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022.
 
31.
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.
    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 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.
View Agenda Item
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
32.
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
    h)  Project Crystal Lagoon
    i)   Project Phantom
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
33.
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. 1:21-00481-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
15. Cause No. 2022CI0574; Chris Noel Carlin v. Jacquelyn F. Callanen, et al.; 408th District Court, Bexar County, Texas
16. Cause No. 22-0372-C425; Ryan Gallagher, Contestant v. Bill Gravell, In his official capacity as Williamson County Judge; 425th Judicial District Court, Williamson County, Texas
17. Cause Number: 3SC-22-0044; James M. Martin and Rebecca S. Martin v. Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter; In The Justice Court Precinct Three of Williamson County, Texas
18. Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP; Rodney A. Hurdsman, #0217082 v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
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:
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.
4. Legal matters pertaining to Solara at Highland Horizon Condominium Project.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
34.
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.
 
35.
Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:37 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022.
 
36.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
No action was taken on this item.
 
37.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
No action was taken on this item.
 
38.
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. 1:21-00481-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
15. Cause No. 2022CI0574; Chris Noel Carlin v. Jacquelyn F. Callanen, et al.; 408th District Court, Bexar County, Texas
16. Cause No. 22-0372-C425; Ryan Gallagher, Contestant v. Bill Gravell, In his official capacity as Williamson County Judge; 425th Judicial District Court, Williamson County, Texas
17. Cause Number: 3SC-22-0044; James M. Martin and Rebecca S. Martin v. Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter; In The Justice Court Precinct Three of Williamson County, Texas
18. Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP; Rodney A. Hurdsman, #0217082 v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
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:
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.
4. Legal matters pertaining to Solara at Highland Horizon Condominium Project.
No action was taken on this item.
 
39.
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.
 
40.
Comments from Commissioners.
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. welcomed guests that are new to Commissioners Court and those from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce.
 
41.
Public Comment Period.
There were no comments.
COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:38 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 3rd day of May, 2022.


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

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