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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
MAY 10, 2022


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 10, 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
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
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 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve the minutes of the May 3, 2022 meeting.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
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.  County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. abstained in regard to invoices for James Construction (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
 

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

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,690,522.27 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and Electronic Benefit Payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
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 – 20 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Purchasing Department.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Purchasing Department:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0494.003010 Computer Equipment $501.00
To 0100.0494.003901 Publications/Books/Periodicals $501.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a line-item transfer for EMS.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
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 $9,600.00
To 0100-0540-004210 Internet/Email Services $9,600.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for County Auditor.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Auditor:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0495.004100 Professional Services $2,181.65
To 0100.0495.003010 Computer Equipment <$5,000.00 $2,181.65

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, April 2022 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 April 2022 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure Section 103.005.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
8.
Discuss, consider and take action on approving the Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) with the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAFS)  and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) relating to participation in the State-wide Regional Incident Management Team (RIMT).
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
 

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

Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAFS) and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) relating to participation in the State-wide Regional Incident Management Team (RIMT).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Veterans Affairs, Austin Vet Center and Williamson County, Texas (For Veteran Affairs In-Office Support).
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Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
 

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

Motion: To approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Veterans Affairs, Austin Vet Center and Williamson County, Texas for Veteran Affairs in-office support.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Agreement between Williamson County and Central Square for the total amount of $4,680.00 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
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Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
 
 

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

Motion: To approve the agreement between Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Central Square for the total amount of $4,680.00 and authorize the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Agreement between Williamson County and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the total amount of $4,625.00, pursuant to Sourcewell Contract #090320-TTI, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the Agreement between Williamson County and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the total amount of $4,625.00, pursuant to the Sourcewell Contract # 090320-TTI, and authorize the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the agreement between Williamson County and ConvergeOne for network routing changes for the total cost of $9,249.00, pursuant to DIR TSO contract #4167, and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the Agreement between Williamson County and ConvergeOne for network routing changes for the total cost of $9,249.00, pursuant to the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) TSO Contract # 4167, and authorize the execution of this agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the service agreement between Williamson County and Automated Logic Contracting Services, Inc. for Building Automation System (BAS) Retrofit in the North Jail, in the amount of $76,125.00, pursuant to BuyBoard Contract 631-20 and authorizing the execution of the agreement. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the Service Agreement between the Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Automated Logic Contracting Services, Inc. for Building Automation System (BAS) Retrofit in the North Jail, in the amount of $76,125.00, pursuant to the BuyBoard Contract # 631-20 and authorize the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Chandler Creek Subdivision Roadway and Drainage Improvements, under IFB #22IFB108. Funding Source P488
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Chandler Creek Subdivision Roadway and Drainage Improvements, under Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 22IFB108 to be funded by P-488.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Southwest Bypass Extension, under IFB #22IFB110.  Funding source P352.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Southwest Bypass Extension, under Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 22IFB110 to be funded by P-352.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the service contract for replacement of flashing school beacon by G. Carter Construction Company, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,065.00 and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the Service Contract for replacement of a flashing school beacon by G. Carter Construction Company, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,065.00 and authorize the execution of this agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 3 in the amount of $25,000.00 to expire May 31, 2024 under Williamson County Contract for Environmental Services between SWCA Environmental Consultants and Williamson County dated February 25, 2020 for Environmental On-Call Services. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100. 
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Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
 
 

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

Motion: To approve Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $25,000.00, to expire May 31, 2024, under Williamson County contract for Environmental Services between SWCA Environmental Consultants and Williamson County, dated February 25, 2020 for Environmental On-Call Services to be funded by 01.0200.0210.004100.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 2 to Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County Contract between Dunaway Associates and Williamson County dated September 10, 2019 for Structural Engineering Services Cave Void Closure Plans. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to May 31, 2023 only. The current Work Authorization dollar amount will remain the same. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004160.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County contract between Dunaway Associates and Williamson County, dated September 10, 2019, for Structural Engineering Services Cave Void Closure Plans to be funded by 01.0200.0210.004160.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 2A Section 5 subdivision – Precinct 2.
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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 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 2A Section 5 subdivision – Precinct 2.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Eastwood Section 10 subdivision – Precinct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Eastwood Section 10 subdivision – Precinct 4.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
21.
Hear presentation from Alvin Lankford, Chief Appraiser, Williamson Central Appraisal District.
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Those who addressed the Court:
Williamson Central Appraisal District (WCAD) Deputy Chief Appraiser Chris Connelly gave the presentation
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED AT 11:10 A.M ON TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED AT 11:23 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022.
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on discussions regarding employee vacation accruals, to include, but not be limited to, postponing changing the vacation accrual cap from 9/30/2022 to 9/30/2023 and/or the payout of accruals.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason
Senior Director of Human Resources Rebecca Clemons
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley
No action was taken on this item.
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointing Gary Kovar to the Jarrell ESD #5 Board of Directors, replacing Charles Ashby for the remainder of his two year term that began on January 1, 2020 and will end on December 31, 2022.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To appoint Gary Kovar to the Jarrell Emergency Services District (ESD) # 5 Board of Directors, replacing Charles Ashby for the remainder of his two-year term that began on January 1, 2020 and will end on December 31, 2022.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstance to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the General Fund.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstance to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the General Fund:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0000.364100 Insurance Proceeds $2,266.57

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Constable Precinct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Constable Precinct 4:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.554.004541 Vehicle Maintenance $2,266.57

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the General Fund.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0000.370500 Miscellaneous Revenue $5,136.53

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Facilities.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0509.001110 Overtime $4,148.05
0100.0509.002010 FICA $317.33
0100.0509.002020 Retirement $671.15

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstance to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the General Fund.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0000.364100 Insurance Proceeds $1,538.71

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Mobile Outreach Team. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Mobile Outreach Team:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0341.004541 Vehicle Maintenance $1,538.71

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a policy exception for the Tax Assessor/Collector to move salary surplus dollars of 9,655.44 from PCN 1448 to PCN 1444.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve a policy exception for the Tax Assessor/Collector to move salary surplus dollars of $9,655.44 from Position Control Number (PCN) 1448 to Position Control Number (PCN) 1444.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of TAB Fusion annual maintenance in the amount of $6,440.59 and exempting the purchase from the competitive bidding requirements for said service established by Section 262.024 (a)(7)(D) Captive Replacement Parts and Components for Equipment of the Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve the purchase of TAB Fusion annual maintenance in the amount of $6,440.59 and exempt the purchase from the competitive bidding requirements for said service established by Section 262.024(a)(7)(D) Captive Replacement Parts and Components for Equipment of the Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve acceptance of asset forfeiture vehicle from the United States Marshall Service to be used as a County vehicle for undercover purposes for the Sheriff's Office. 
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason
 

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

Motion: To accept an asset forfeiture vehicle from the United States Marshall Service to be used as a County vehicle for undercover purposes for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #22IFB84 Spring 2022 Cul-De-Sac Fog Seal (North Georgetown and FB MUD) to Blacksmith Ventures, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $314,911.32, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To award Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 22IFB84 Spring 2022 Cul-De-Sac Fog Seal (North Georgetown and FB MUD) to Blacksmith Ventures, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $314,911.32, and authorize the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Standard Utility Agreement with Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi Pipeline for utility relocations on the FM 3349 Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Precinct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve the Standard Utility Agreement with Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi Pipeline for utility relocations on the Farm to Market (FM) 3349 Project, a Road Bond Project in Precinct 4.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the CR 200 Consent to Contract Assignment between Williamson County and Jones & Carter, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program. Project: P285. Funding Source: Road Bonds.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve the County Road (CR) 200 Consent to Contract Assignment between Williamson County and Jones & Carter, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program to be funded by Road Bonds P-285.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #22IFB96 County Road 404 Hutto 24 inch Water Line Realignment to the lowest and best bidder, Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $1,862,199.25 and authorizing the execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P390.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To award Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 22IFB96 County Road 404 Hutto 24 inch Water Line Realignment to the lowest and best bidder, Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $1,862,199.25 and authorize the execution of the agreement to be funded by P-390.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Mike Weaver, Road Bond Manager, to move $55,000 from P290 (2013 Road Bond Non-Departmental) to P329 (O'Connor Traffic Signals) and $150,000 from P290 (2013 Road Bond Non-Departmental) to P270 (Great Oaks at Brushy Creek Road). Also, to close P231 (Ronald Reagan Blvd at IH35) and move the remaining funds of $48,676.50 to P237 (DB Woods at SH29), to close P243 (SH 29 Bypass/Inner Loop/SW Bypass) and move the remaining funds of $616,735.83 to P237 (DB Woods at SH29), to close P439 (San Gabriel Ranch Road) and move the remaining funds of $15,455.50 to P285 (CR 200), to close P438 (Bagdad Road at CR 278) and move $100,000 to P285 (CR 200 and the remaining funds of $266,476.08 to P290 (2013 Road Bond Non-Departmental).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve a 2013 Road Bond Budget Transfer per Road Bond Manager Mike Weaver, to move $55,000.00 from P-290 (2013 Road Bond Non-Departmental) to P-329 (O'Connor Traffic Signals) and $150,000.00 from P-290 (2013 Road Bond Non-Departmental) to P-270 (Great Oaks at Brushy Creek Road); to close P-231 (Ronald Reagan Boulevard (Blvd) at Interstate Highway (IH) 35) and move the remaining funds of $48,676.50 to P-237 (DB Woods at State Highway (SH) 29); to close P-243 (State Highway (SH) 29 Bypass/Inner Loop/Southwest (SW) Bypass) and move the remaining funds of $616,735.83 to P-237 (DB Woods at State Highway (SH) 29); to close P-439 (San Gabriel Ranch Road) and move the remaining funds of $15,455.50 to P-285 (County Road (CR) 200); and to close P-438 (Bagdad Road at County Road (CR) 278) and move $100,000.00 to P-285 (County Road (CR) 200) and move the remaining funds of $266,476.08 to P-290 (2013 Road Bond Non-Departmental).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on one claim for moving expenses related to the right of way acquisition on Liberty Hill Bypass - parcel 45. Funding Source: Road Bonds (P346)
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve (1) Claim for Moving Expenses related to the right-of-way acquisition on Liberty Hill Bypass (Parcel 45) to be funded by Road Bonds P-346.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for moving expenses related to the right of way acquisition on Sam Bass Road--Parcel 13. Funding Source: Road Bonds P462
Unit 125 Cattermole
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion: To approve (1) Claim for Moving Expenses related to the right-of-way acquisition on Sam Bass Road (Parcel 13) to be funded by Road Bonds P-462. (Unit 125 Cattermole)

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
40.
Discuss and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with The B. Kinney Trust for 0.3155 acres of ROW needed on County Road 245. (Parcel 1) Funding Source: Road Bonds P353
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with The B. Kinney Trust for 0.3155 acres of the right-of-way (ROW) needed on County Road 245 (Parcel 1) to be funded by Road Bonds P-353.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
41.
Discuss and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with The B. Kinney Trust for 0.1034 acres of ROW needed on County Road 245. (Parcel 2) Funding Source: Road Bonds P353
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with The B. Kinney Trust for 0.1034 acres of the right-of-way (ROW) needed on County Road 245 (Parcel 2) to be funded by Road Bonds P-353.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a rule 11 settlement agreement with Texas Crushed Stone Company for a 2.039 AC drainage easement needed on the CR 176 project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P241
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve a Rule 11 Settlement Agreement with Texas Crushed Stone Company for a 2.039 acres (AC) drainage easement needed on the County Road (CR) 176 Project to be funded by Road Bonds P-241.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution with TxDoT for a locally funded Improvement Project (on-system) which will allow for construction of  intersection improvements on US 79 at CR 401 which include the construction of a crossover and traffic signal in Williamson County, Texas. Funding Source: Road Bonds P390c
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve a Resolution with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for a locally funded improvement project (on-system) which will allow for construction of intersection improvements on U.S. Highway 79 at County Road (CR) 401, which include the construction of a crossover and traffic signal in Williamson County, Texas to be funded by Road Bonds P-390c

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreement with TxDoT for a locally funded Improvement Project (on-system) which will allow for construction of  intersection improvements on US 79 at CR 401 which include the construction of a crossover and traffic signal in Williamson County, Texas. Funding Source: Road Bonds P390C
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve an Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for a locally funded improvement project (on-system) which will allow for construction of intersection improvements on U.S. Highway 79 at County Road (CR) 401, which include the construction of a crossover and traffic signal in Williamson County, Texas to be funded by Road Bonds P-390c.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreement with TXDOT for a local on-system Improvement project needed for the Southwest Bypass extension at SH 29. Funding Source: Road Bond (P352)
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve an Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for a local improvement project (on-system) needed for the Southwest Bypass extension at State Highway (SH) 29 to be funded by Road Bonds P-352.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreement with TXDOT for a local on-system Improvement project Amendment #1 needed for the Southwest Bypass extension at SH 29. 
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve an Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for a local on-system improvement project Amendment # 1 needed for the Southwest Bypass extension at State Highway (SH) 29.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 0.037 acres and 0.465 acres required for the construction of Sam Bass Road. (Brushy Creek Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses/ Parcel 40 and 41) Funding Source: Road Bonds P462
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve a Resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 0.037 acres and 0.465 acres required for the construction of Sam Bass Road (Brushy Creek Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses/ Parcel 40 and 41) to be funded by Road Bonds P-462.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 0.1331 acres required for the construction of County Road 245, (Annette Ward Kylberg, Jeffrey Earl Kylberg and Patrick Elton Kylberg/ Parcel 6) Funding Source: Road Bonds P353
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion: To approve a Resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 0.1331 acres required for the construction of County Road 245 (Annette Ward Kylberg, Jeffrey Earl Kylberg and Patrick Elton Kylberg/ Parcel 6) to be funded by Road Bonds P-353.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
49.
Hear update, conduct deliberations, and take possible action relating to potential organizational restructuring, personnel movement, budget implications and adjustment of business processes relating to Law Enforcement Emergency Communications and Fire & EMS Emergency Communications for Williamson County.
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason
Director of Emergency Communications Thomas Piche
Sheriff's Chief Deputy Ken Evans
Sheriff's Administrative Services Director Rebecca Rodriguez
There was no action taken on this item.
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED AT 12:50 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022.
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED AT 1:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022.
 
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a compensation strategy for call takers and dispatchers (LE and Fire/Ems).
View Agenda Item
Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
There was no action taken on this item.
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:25 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022.
 
51.
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 332
                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 Bud Stockton Extension.
                g)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 305/307. 
                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 right-of-way for Hero Way.
                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.
                v)  Discuss acquisition of right of way for County Road 245.
                w) Discuss acquisition of right of way for CR 401/404.
                x)  Discuss acquisition of right of way for Liberty Hill Bypass.

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.
 
52.
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
View Agenda Item
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
53.
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:
1. Property damage claim by Erica Walls
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.
 
54.
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.
 
55.
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 1:40 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022.
 
56.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
No action was taken on this item.
 
57.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
No action was taken on this item.
 
58.
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:
1. Property damage claim by Erica Walls
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
 

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

d1) Motion: To approve the amount of $863.82 in settlement of the Erica Walls vehicle damage claim occurring on or about February 13, 2022 in exchange for the claimant’s release of all claims; and authorize the County Judge to execute settlement documents, if any, approved as to form by General Counsel.

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)
 
59.
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.
 
60.
Comments from Commissioners.
Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. introduced Luis Santos Serrano, Public Information Officer for Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance.  Judge Gravell also thanked U.S. Congressman John Carter and U. S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz for their help with the disasters.
 
61.
Public Comment Period.
Those who addressed the Court:
Public Information Officer for Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance Luis Santos Serrano
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Jovan Martinez-Benitez of Austin, Williamson County
Michall Greco of Austin, Travis County
Freda Cheng of Austin, Williamson County
Bianca Ramirez of Austin, Williamson County
COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT 1:41 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 17th day of May, 2022.


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

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