Minutes for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
AUGUST 9, 2022

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 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

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 August 2, 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:

08-02-2022 Minutes

Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.

First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $26,755,225.50 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 – 25 )

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Courts at Law.

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the County Courts at Law:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100-0425-004168	Unlocated fathers	$22,000.00
To	0100-0425-004136	MH/Court Appointments	$22,000.00

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

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for two line item transfers for Constable Pct. 1.

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

Motion: To approve the line item transfers for Constable Precinct 1:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100-0551-003311	Uniform	$3,000.00
To	0100-0551-003301	Gasoline	$3,000.00
From	0100-0551-004350	Printed Material & Bind	$500.00
To	0100-0551-004621	Copier Rental & Supplies	$500.00

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

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Constable Pct. 4.

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

Motion: To approve the line item transfers for Constable Precinct 4:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100-0554-005700	Vehicles > $5,000.00	$1,244.00
From	0100-0554-004212	Postage	$746.00
From	0100-0554-004210	Internet / Email Services	$3,000.00
To	0100-0554-004541	Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance	$4,990.00

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

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Fire Marshal Special Operations Department.

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

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

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100-0542-004999	Miscellaneous	$1,000.00
From	0100-0542-004541	Vehicle Maintenance & Repair	$2,000.00
From	0100-0542-003010	Computer Equipment < $5,000.00	$1,564.00
To	0100-0542-003301	Gasoline	$4,564.00

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

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Fire Marshal Special Operations Department.

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

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

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100-0542-004412	Error & Omissions Insurance	$1,687.00
From	0100-0542-003110	Other Services	$338.16
To	0100-0542-003001	Small Equipment & Tools	$2,025.16

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

Discuss consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.

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

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

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100.0570.004350	Printed Materials & Binding	$1,050.00
To	0100.0570.004212	Postage	$1,050.00

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

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office.

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100-0499-004212	Postage	$2,000.00
To	0100-0499-003006	Office Equipment	$2,000.00

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

10.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office.

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

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100-0499-004212	Postage	$5,000.00
To	0100-0499-003005	Office furniture	$5,000.00

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

11.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Child Welfare.

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

Motion: To approve the line item transfers for Child Welfare:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
From	0100-0645-003305	Child Welfare/Clothing	$300.00
From	0100-0645-004999	Child Welfare/Miscellaneous	$500.00
To	0100-0645-003316	Child Welfare/Medical-Hospital	$800.00

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

12.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 thru 08/03/2022 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.

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

Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 through August 3, 2022 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.

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:

061622-080322 Refunds Over 2500

13.

Discuss and take appropriate action regarding setting of Sheriffs' and Constables' Fees to be effective as of January 1, 2023, as authorized by Local Government Code Section 118.131, and submission of notice of such fees to the Comptroller's Office no later than October 15, 2022.

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

Motion: To approve the Sheriffs' and Constables' fees to be effective as of January 1, 2023, as authorized by Local Government Code Section 118.131, and submit the notice of such fees to the Comptroller's Office no later than October 15, 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:

14.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a three-month emergency contract extension with Certified Payments in order to allow additional time to prepare criteria for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for a new Request for Proposals.

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

Motion: To approve a (3) month emergency contract extension with Certified Payments in order to allow additional time to prepare criteria for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for a new Request for Proposal.

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:

Second Addendum

15.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Lease Agreement between Williamson County, as Lessor, and the Williamson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, as Lessee, for the premises located at 601 N. Alligator Street, Granger, Texas (the Central Texas Treatment Center Facility).

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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 a Lease Agreement between Williamson County, as Lessor, and the Williamson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, as Lessee, for the premises located at 601 North Alligator Street, Granger, Texas (the Central Texas Treatment Center Facility).

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 agreement between Williamson County and Pitney Bowes for a total amount of $8,152.35 for three (3) mail scanners, pursuant to the TPASS State contract #985-L1, and authorizing the execution of this agreement.

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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 agreement between the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector's Office and Pitney Bowes for a total amount of $8,152.35 for (3) mail scanners, pursuant to the TPASS State Contract # 985-L1, 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:

Pitney Bowes Quote Tax Office Scanners

17.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for approval of the Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC (Red Sky Technologies, Inc.) Statement of Work for services quote in the total amount of $13,884.00, under TIPS Networking Equipment, Software and Services Co-op Contract #210503 to support County operations.

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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 Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC (Red Sky Technologies, Inc.) Statement of Work for services quote in the total amount of $13,884.00, under The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Networking Equipment, Software and Services Co-op Contract # 210503 to support County operations.

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 approving the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Williamson County and Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for 9-1-1 Geographic Information Systems Database Management, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

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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 2 Cynthia Long

Motion: To approve the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Williamson County and Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for 9-1-1 Geographic Information Systems Database Management 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:

911 GIS Agreement CAPCOG

19.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the agreement between CDW Government Solutions, LLC. and Williamson County for cybersecurity testing pursuant to Omnia Partners Contract #R210401 in the amount of $28,600.00, and authorizing execution of the agreement.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Rick Lutowski of Georgetown
General Counsel Hal Hawes
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill

This item was moved to Executive Session where action was taken.

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

Motion: To approve the agreement between CDW Government Solutions, LLC. and Williamson County Information Technology Department for cybersecurity testing pursuant to the Omnia Partners Contract # R210401 in the amount of $28,600.00, and authorize the execution of the agreement.

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

Attachments:

Agreement

20.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the termination of the Sharp copier contract between Williamson County (MOT) and Sharp Business Systems.

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

Motion: To terminate the Sharp copier contract between Williamson County Mobile Outreach Team (MOT) and Sharp Business Systems.

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:

Termination Letter

21.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the purchase and construction agreement between The Roof Company, LLC and Williamson County for the Flat Roof Construction of the Bob Phillips Historic Building in the amount of $24,893.00, pursuant to TIPS contract #6929 and authorize the execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P580.

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

Motion: To authorize the Purchase and Construction Agreement between The Roof Company, LLC and Williamson County for the Flat Roof Construction of the Bob Phillips Historic Building in the amount of $24,893.00, pursuant to The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract # 6929 and authorize the execution of the agreement to be funded by P-580.

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:

22.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting a report from Vaughn Construction, Change Order No. 3 for the Williamson County Historic Courthouse Doors project. This is a no-cost change order to extend substantial completion to September 30, 2022. Funding Source is 100.1000.4509

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This item was pulled from the agenda.

Attachments:

Vaughn CO3

23.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on allocating to Hendrix Consulting Engineers, P.C., a deduction arising from its creation of technical specifications for the installation of energy efficient commercial building property as part of the River Ranch Park Interpretive Center, which resulted in reduced energy consumption [Per IRC §179D(d)(4)].

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

Motion: To allocate to Hendrix Consulting Engineers, P.C., a deduction arising from its creation of technical specifications for the installation of energy efficient commercial building property as part of the River Ranch Park Interpretive Center, which resulted in reduced energy consumption [Per the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 179D(d)(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:

RRIC 179D

24.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the appointment of Williamson County Facilities Senior Project Manager, Angel Gomez, with general authority to approve invoices and change orders for the Juvenile Justice Center Security Upgrades (P544) for any increase or decrease in cost of $30,000 or less in accordance with Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code; changes in Plans and Specifications; provided, however, the original contract price may not be increased by more than 25% and the original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without the consent of the contractor.

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

Motion: To approve the appointment of Williamson County Facilities Senior Project Manager, Angel Gomez, with general authority to approve invoices and change orders for the Juvenile Justice Center Security Upgrades (P-544) for any increase or decrease in cost of $30,000.00 or less in accordance with Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code; changes in Plans and Specifications; provided, however, the original contract price may not be increased by more than 25% and the original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without the consent of the contractor.

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 Change Order No. 1, to contract 22IFB104 – CR 137 Widening and Overlay, in the amount of $7,950.00. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.003599.

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

Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract 22IFB104 – County Road (CR) 137 Widening and Overlay, in the amount of $7,950.00 to be funded by 01.0200.0210.003599.

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:

Smith Contracting 22IFB104 CO1 CR 137 Widening & Overlay

REGULAR AGENDA

26.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing the 2022 Williamson County Employee of the Year and Project Team of the Year Winners.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Senior Director of Human Resources Rebecca Clemons

No action was taken on this item.

27.

Discuss and take appropriate action on the Community Development Block Grant FY22 Annual Action Plan.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Community Development Administrator Sally Bardwell

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

Motion: To approve the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Annual Action Plan.

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:

FY22 CDBG Action Plan

28.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the imposition or removal of optional fees for Calendar Year 2023 as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code, including the County Road and Bridge Fund fee, not to exceed $10, and the Child Safety fee, not to exceed $1.50, and the submission of the required notification form to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

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

Motion: To approve the imposition or removal of optional fees for Calendar Year 2023 as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code, including the County Road and Bridge Fund fee, not to exceed $10.00, and the Child Safety fee, not to exceed $1.50, and submit the required notification form to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

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:

Imposition of Optional Fees

29.

Consider an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Williamson County Share of the FY 22 Capital Area Trauma Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System Funds.

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

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment for the Williamson County Share of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Capital Area Trauma Advisory Council (CATRAC) Trauma System Funds:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0000.333220	Payment From Other Entities	$27,307.00

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

30.

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 EMS.

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

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0540.003200	Medical Supplies	$27,083.26
	0100.0540.003307	Pharmaceuticals	$223.74

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 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.

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

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

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0000.341204	Proceeds From Sale of Estrays	$1,400.00

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

32.

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

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0560.004968	Care of Animals	$1,400.00

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

33.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the request of the Tax Assessor/Collector's office to pay non-exempt staff for overtime in place of giving compensatory time. The total amount shall not exceed $12,000 for work associated with processing registrations and title transactions by the statutorily mandated deadline.

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This item was pulled from the agenda.

34.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District regarding off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2022.

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

Motion: To acknowledge receipt of and approve the Standard Agreement with Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District regarding off duty contracting of Williamson County Sheriff's Deputies to be effective October 1, 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:

Fern Bluff MUD

35.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the County Judge to execute a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Somerset Hills Road District Nos. 3 and 4.

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

Motion: To authorize the County Judge to execute a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Somerset Hills Road District Nos. 3 and 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:

First Amendment-Amended and Restated Development Agreement Somerset Hills Road District Nos. 3 and 4

36.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve a subrecipient grant agreement between Williamson County and Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District for Infrastructure improvements to public water and wastewater systems serving the community for reimbursement under The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District Place 2 Director Michael Tucker

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

Motion: To approve a Sub-recipient Grant Agreement between Williamson County and Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District for infrastructure improvements to public water and wastewater systems serving the community for reimbursement under The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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:

Brushy Creek MUD ARPA Agreement

37.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request to apply for discretionary grant opportunity funding through the US Department of Transportation for Safe Streets and Roads for All.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh

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

Motion: To apply for discretionary grant opportunity funding through the United States Department of Transportation for Safe Streets and Roads for All.

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:

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant Opportunity

38.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Letter Agreement with Suvi Capital LLC for a 0.033 Acre Electric Utility Easement needed for the CR 258 project. (Parcel EE) Funding Source: Road Bonds P277.

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

Motion: To approve a Letter Agreement with Suvi Capital LLC for a 0.033 Acre Electric Utility Easement needed for the County Road (CR) 258 Project (Parcel EE) to be funded by Road Bonds P-277.

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:

Letter Agreement

39.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Possession and Use Agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC for 1.533 acres and 52.689 acres needed for Transportation/Utility Purposes on Future County Road and CR 404. (Parcel 12 and Parcel 14) Funding Source: Road Bonds P390F.

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

Motion: To approve a Possession and Use Agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC for 1.533 acres and 52.689 acres needed for Transportation/Utility Purposes on Future County Road and County Road (CR) 404 (Parcel 12 and Parcel 14) to be funded by Road Bonds P-390F.

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, consider, and take appropriate action regarding amending the Williamson County Long-Range Transportation Plan to address current and projected needs in the public interest.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Rudy Ridolfi of Liberty Hill
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Travis Redding of Liberty Hill
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh

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

Motion: To amend the Williamson County Long-Range Transportation Plan to address current and projected needs in the public interest.

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

Attachments:

41.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a TCEQ Agent Authorization Form for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program associated with the CR 258 Project, a 2013 Road Bond project in Commissioner Pct. 2. P: 277 Funding: Road Bond.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Travis Redding of Liberty Hill

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

Motion: To approve a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Agent Authorization Form for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program associated with the County Road (CR) 258 Project, a 2013 Road Bond project to be funded by Road Bond P-277.

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:

CR258 TCEQAgentAuthorizationForm

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED AT 11:42 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED AT 12:08 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022

42.

FY23 Budget Modification Voting Session - Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason
Senior Director of Human Resources Rebecca Clemons
Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay

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

Motion: To set aside $1,154,447.00 for an assessment of the L and C pay charts, and that the implementation of the salary study would begin at the nearest pay period to February 1.

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

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

Motion: To amend the previous motion to set aside $1,300,000.00 for an assessment of the L and C pay charts, and that the implementation of the salary study would begin at the nearest pay period to February 1.

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

Those who addressed the Court:
Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey

Motion: To approve additional funding of $45,000.00 for Public Assistance for Williamson and Burnet Counties

Motion withdrawn by Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.

Those who addressed the Court:
Veteran Services Officer Juan Amaya

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

Motion: To approve $83,000.00 for (1) additional Full Time Employee (FTE) and $12,000.00 associated with a vehicle transfer for Veteran Services.

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

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

Motion: To amend the previous motion to approve $83,000.00 for (1) additional Full Time Employee (FTE) for Veteran Services.

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

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

Motion: To approve operating costs of $12,000.00 associated with a vehicle transfer to Veteran Services for a trial period of time.

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

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

Motion: To approve $62,000.00 for Information Technology (IT) computer software/multi-factor implementation; $192,000.00 for IT Security Consulting Professional Services; $5,900.00 for IT reclassifications and grade changes; $10,000.00 for funding at 8% above the minimum on IT Position Control Number (PCN) 0968; $14,200.00 for reclassification of IT PCN 1856; $38,000.00 for IT jail camera upgrade/quote increase; and $140,000.00 for IT new website infrastructure and redesign.

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

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

Motion: To move $38,000.00 into Non-Departmental to cover the delta needed for the Case Manager for Veterans Drug Court.

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

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

Motion: To approve a retirement rate of 16.18%, for a total amount of $241,300.00 (amended from $243,296.00), for all county departments, for October 2022 through December 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

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

Motion: To add $13,570.00 for operating costs associated with a vehicle transfer for Emergency Medical Operations.

Motion withdrawn by Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.

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

Motion: To add $6,000,000.00 to 000777 Transfer to Capital Projects to address specific county road needs.

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

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

Motion: To add $1,300,000.00 to 000777 Transfer to Capital Projects for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Off System Bridge Replacement Match on County Road (CR) 100/County Road (CR) 118.

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

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.

Motion: To approve the retirement rate of 16.18%, for a total amount of $22,333.00, for Road and Bridge, for October 2022 through December 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

Those who addressed the Court:
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley

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

Motion: To make an additional defeasance of $10,000,000.00, on top of the $20,000,000.00 that was proposed in the budget, for a total defeasance of $30,000,000.00.

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

Attachments:

BMVS

43.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the FY 2022/2023 Budget Order.

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No action was taken on this item.

Attachments:

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:06 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022.

44.

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.

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No action was taken in Executive Session.

45.

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
j) Project World
k) Project Mellencamp

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No action was taken in Executive Session.

46.

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; 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. Cause No. 2022CI0574; Chris Noel Carlin v. Jacquelyn F. Callanen, et al.; 408th District Court, Bexar County, Texas
15. 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
16. 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
17. Cause No. D-1-GN-22-002186; Chauncy Williams v. Williamson County Attorney’s Office Victim Service’s Division; 98th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas
18. Cause No. 22-0826-C368; Doyle “Dee” Hobbs, Jr., in his official capacity as Williamson County Attorney, v. AHFC Pecan Park PSH Non-Profit Corporation; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Civil Action No. 4-22CV-576-P; Kyle Strongin et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

c. EEOC/TWC matters:

1. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812 – S.H.
2. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00920 – K.B.
3. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01357 – J.G.
4. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01145 – G.H.
5. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01742 – J.R.

d. Claims:

1. Property damage claim by Erica Walls

e. Other:

1. Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
2. Legal matters pertaining to the GardaWorld contract.
3. Legal matters pertaining to Solara at Highland Horizon Condominium Project.
4. Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
5. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
6. Legal matters relating to Application of Bryan I. Klepzig for a new Municipal Solid Waste Registration Compost Facility in Williamson County, Texas; Proposed Registration No. 42045.
7. Legal matters pertaining to vendor disqualification in relation to county purchasing solicitations.
8. Legal matters pertaining to Williamson County River Ranch Park.

No action was taken in Executive Session.

47.

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.

48.

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.

49.

Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or security audits in relation to the Williamson County Justice Center/Williamson County Courthouse (Executive Session as per Texas Gov’t. Code § 551.076).

No action was taken in Executive Session.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022.

50.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.

Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill

No action was taken on this item.

51.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.

Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill

No action was taken on this item.

52.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legal matters, including the following:

a. General:

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; 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. Cause No. 2022CI0574; Chris Noel Carlin v. Jacquelyn F. Callanen, et al.; 408th District Court, Bexar County, Texas
15. 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
16. 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
17. Cause No. D-1-GN-22-002186; Chauncy Williams v. Williamson County Attorney’s Office Victim Service’s Division; 98th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas18. Cause No. 22-0826-C368; Doyle “Dee” Hobbs, Jr., in his official capacity as Williamson County Attorney, v. AHFC Pecan Park PSH Non-Profit Corporation; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Civil Action No. 4-22CV-576-P; Kyle Strongin et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

c. EEOC/TWC matters:

1. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812 – S.H.
2. EEOC Charge #451-2021-00920 – K.B.
3. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01357 – J.G.
4. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01145 – G.H.
5. EEOC Charge #451-2021-01742 – J.R.

d. Claims:

1. Property damage claim by Erica Walls

e. Other:

No action was taken on this item.

53.

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.

54.

Comments from Commissioners.

There were no comments.

55.

Public Comment Period.

Those who addressed the Court:
Luis Rodriguez of Pflugerville
Travis Redding of Liberty Hill
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT 2:32 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 16th day of August, 2022.

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

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