Minutes for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
JANUARY 24, 2023

STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:32 A.M. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023, 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 4 Russ Boles

Motion: To approve the minutes of the January 17, 2023 meeting.

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

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.

Payroll/Operations Manager Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court.

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

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $5,629,221.84 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and Electronic Benefit Payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.

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

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 – 27 )

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

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

Motion: To approve compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes, bilingual pay stipends 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

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a salary contribution agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill

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

Motion: To approve a salary contribution agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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 regarding the 2022 Racial Profiling Report for Williamson County Constable Pct.1

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Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill

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

Motion: To approve the 2022 Racial Profiling Report for Williamson County Constable Precinct 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

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on appointment of Michael S. Wright to the Weir Emergency Services District (ESD) #6 Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 24, 2023, and ending on December 31st, 2024.

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

Motion: To appoint Michael S. Wright to the Weir Emergency Services District (ESD) # 6 Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 24, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2024.

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 appointment of Byron Taylor Whisnant to the Weir Emergency Services District (ESD) #6 Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 24, 2023, and ending on December 31st, 2024.

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

Motion: To appoint Byron Taylor Whisnant to the Weir Emergency Services District (ESD) # 6 Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 24, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2024.

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 adopting a resolution supporting the application for Homeland Security Grant funding for the 2024 HazMat Monitor Maintenance Project grant #2957209

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Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill

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

Motion: To approve a Resolution supporting the application for Homeland Security Grant funding for the 2024 Hazard Materials (HazMat) Monitor Maintenance Project Grant # 2957209.

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 to authorize the Williamson County Constable Pct 4 Office to accept the Criminal Justice Division Bullet Resistant Shield Grant Program.

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

Motion: To authorize the Williamson County Constable Precinct 4 Office to accept the Criminal Justice Division Bullet Resistant Shield Grant Program.

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

10.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Master Service Agreement (MSA) #2023109 for Resuscitation Quality Improvement Telecommunicator CPR Program (RQI T-CPR) with RQI Partners, LLC, for the Telecommunicator-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation e-learning course in the amount of $16,875.00, and authorizing the execution of this agreement.

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

Motion: To approve the Master Service Agreement (MSA) # 2023109 for Resuscitation Quality Improvement Telecommunicator Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Program (RQI T-CPR) with RQI Partners, LLC, for the Telecommunicator-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation e-learning course in the amount of $16,875.00 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

11.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase between Williamson County and Millenium Products, Inc., contract number #2023115, for a total of $52,537.38, pursuant to contract #GSA-07F-0031W, and authorizing the execution of the contract.

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

Motion: To approve the purchase between the Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Millenium Products, Inc., Contract # 2023115, for a total of $52,537.38, pursuant to Contract # GSA-07F-0031W, and authorize the execution of the contract.

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 agreement #2023117, between Williamson County and T-Mobile for wireless internet connectivity services for 102 hot spot devices for a total monthly rate of $842.44, pursuant to GSA contract #47QTCA22D008N, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

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

Motion: To approve Agreement # 2023117 between the Williamson County Elections Department and T-Mobile for wireless internet connectivity services for 102 hot spot devices for a total monthly rate of $842.44, pursuant to General Services Administration (GSA) Contract # 47QTCA22D008N, 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

13.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #23RFP5 Commercial Lease of 311 N. Main St., Georgetown, TX to LifeSteps Council on Alcohol and Drugs, Inc., and executing the agreement.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill

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

Motion: To award Request for Proposal (RFP) # 23RFP5 Commercial Lease of 311 North Main Street, Georgetown, Texas to LifeSteps Council on Alcohol and Drugs, Inc. and execute 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

14.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on acknowledging the designation of Reliance Architecture as the Project Architect in relation to RFCSP #23CSP32 County Justice Center North Roof Replacement and approve, in the public interest, assigning the price criteria a weighted value of not less than 36.9 percent of the total weight value of the selection criteria. Funding source is P615

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

Motion: To designate Reliance Architecture as the Project Architect in relation to Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP) # 23CSP32 County Justice Center North Roof Replacement and approve, in the public interest, assigning the price criteria a weighted value of not less than 36.9 percent of the total weight value of the selection criteria to be funded by P-615.

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 responses for Maintenance and Repair Services and Inspection and Testing of Engineering Systems Technology, Inc. (EST) Brand Name Devices for Facilities Management, under RFP #23RFP35.

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

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Maintenance and Repair Services and Inspection and Testing of Engineering Systems Technology, Inc. (EST) Brand Name Devices for Facilities Management under Request for Proposal (RFP) # 23RFP35.

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

16.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Maintenance and Repair Services and Inspection and Testing of Honeywell Brand Name Devices for Facilities Management, under RFP 23RFP36

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

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

17.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Maintenance and Repair Services and Inspection and Testing of Simplex Grinnell Brand Name Devices for Facilities Management, under RFP 23RFP37.

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

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Maintenance and Repair Services and Inspection and Testing of Simplex Grinnell Brand Name Devices for Facilities Management under Request for Proposal (RFP) 23RFP37.

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

18.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving and ratifying the emergency rental agreement with Carrier Corporation, in the amount of $25,509.00 for the first month (and a $13,648.00 monthly cost thereafter) for a 200 ton air-cooled chiller for the Justice Center and exempting the rental from the competitive bidding requirements as per Section 262.024 (a)(3) [an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property] and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

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

Motion: To approve and ratify the Emergency Rental Agreement with Carrier Corporation, in the amount of $25,509.00 for the first month, and $13,648.00 monthly thereafter, for a 200 ton air-cooled chiller for the Williamson County Justice Center and exempt the rental from the competitive bidding requirements as per Section 262.024 (a)(3) [an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property] 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

19.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Vaughn Construction, Change Order No. 8 for the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center Addition Project (P530) in the amount of $31,000.00 Funding Source is P530.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill

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

Motion: To approve Change Order No. 8 for Vaughn Construction for the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center Addition Project (P-530) in the amount of $31,000.00 to be funded by P-530.

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

20.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Vaughn Construction, Change Order No. 9 for the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center Addition Project (P530) in the amount of $119,804.00. Funding Source is P530.

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

Motion: To approve Change Order No. 9 for Vaughn Construction for the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center Addition Project (P-530) in the amount of $119,804.00 to be funded by P-530.

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

21.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Vaughn Construction, Change Order No. 10 for the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center Addition Project (P530) in the amount of $0.00.

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

Motion: To approve Change Order No. 10 for Vaughn Construction for the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center Addition Project (P-530) in the amount of $0.00.

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

22.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Chasco Constructors, Change Order No. 2 for the Williamson County River Ranch County Park Project (P315) in the amount of $75,000.00.

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

Motion: To approve Change Order No. 2 for Chasco Constructors for the Williamson County River Ranch County Park Project (P-315) in the amount of $75,000.00.

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

23.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for CR 307 Reconstruction, under IFB #23IFB34. Funding Source is P394.

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

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for County Road (CR) 307 Reconstruction under Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 23IFB34 to be funded by P-394.

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

24.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the replat for the Siena South, Lots 3 & 4, Block A, Section 2 subdivision – Precinct 4.

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

Motion: To approve the replat for the Siena South, Lots 3 & 4, Block A, Section 2 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

25.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Eldorado subdivision – Precinct 2.

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

Motion: To approve the preliminary plat for the Eldorado 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

26.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Overlook at Weir subdivision – Precinct 4.

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

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Overlook at Weir 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

27.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Schwertner Ranch Phase 3 subdivision – Precinct 4.

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

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Schwertner Ranch Phase 3 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

REGULAR AGENDA

28.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on adopting attached Law Enforcement (L) and Corrections (C) charts, implementation dates for changes, medical stipends, and any other compensation related items.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Charles Duvall of Georgetown
Senior Director of Human Resources Rebecca Clemons
Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason

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

Motion: To adopt the Law Enforcement (L) and Corrections (C) charts, medical stipends and any other compensation related items, effective February 3, 2023.

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 update regarding the Williamson County and City of Georgetown 175th Birthday Celebration mural.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Public Affairs Manager Connie Odom
City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Coordinator Amanda Still

No action was taken on this item.

30.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving the engagement of the law firm of Cornell Smith Mierl Brutocao Burton, LLP to represent Williamson County in relation to labor and employment matters and assigned litigation; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4).

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

Motion: To approve the engagement of the law firm of Cornell Smith Mierl Brutocao Burton, LLP to represent Williamson County in relation to labor and employment matters and assigned litigation, and exempt these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(4).

Aye:: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
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 expenditures for the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program.

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

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Discount Card Program:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0000.370500	Miscellaneous Revenue	$431.00

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 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0630.004921	County Wide Prescription Discount Card Program	$431.00

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 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 District Attorney’s Office from State Judiciary Apportionment Funds.

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

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the District Attorney’s Office from State Judiciary Apportionment Funds:

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount
	0100.0000.335602	District Attorney Salary Supplement	$7,500.00

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

34.

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

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the District Attorney’s Office from State Judiciary Apportionment Funds:

Acct No.	Description	Amount
0100.0440.001940	Apportionment Supplement	$6,088.17
0100.0440.002010	FICA	$465.75
0100.0440.002020	Retirement	$946.08

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

35.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a policy exception request from Information Technology to transfer funding within their departmental budget to Analyst 1.PCN.2035 that exceeds the 10% cap per the retention policy.

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

Motion: To approve a policy exception request from the Information Technology Department to transfer funding within their departmental budget to Analyst 1, Position Control Number (PCN) 2035, that exceeds the 10% cap per the retention policy.

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

36.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the employment of Employee #13014 in the position Asst. to General Counsel. 0719.001100.

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Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown

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

Motion: To terminate Stan Springerly, effective immediately, from the employment of Williamson County, and ask the Senior Director of Williamson County Human Resources Department to provide him with notice of his termination.

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

37.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of Stryker PowerPro XT MTS Ambulance Cots, PowerLoad MTS Cot Fasteners and accompanying maintenance agreement from Stryker Medical in the amount of $302,934.87 exempting the purchase from competitive bidding under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(7)(D) [Captive Replacement Parts or Components of Equipment] and authorizing the execution of this agreement.

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

Motion: To approve the purchase of Stryker PowerPro XT MTS Ambulance Cots, PowerLoad MTS Cot Fasteners and accompanying maintenance agreement from Stryker Medical in the amount of $302,934.87, exempt the purchase from competitive bidding under Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7)(D) [Captive Replacement Parts or Components of Equipment] 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

38.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the purchase and service contract #2023119 between G2 Construction Services, Inc. and Williamson County for the Sheriff's Office Training Center Perimeter Chain Link Fence, located at 8160 Chandler Road, Hutto, TX, 78634, in the amount of $170,000.00, pursuant to TIPS contract #211001 and authorize the execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P573.

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

Motion: To authorize the purchase and Service Contract # 2023119 between G2 Construction Services, Inc. and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office for the Sheriff's Office Training Center Perimeter Chain Link Fence, located at 8160 Chandler Road, Hutto, Texas, 78634, in the amount of $170,000.00, pursuant to The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract # 211001 and authorize the execution of the agreement to be funded by P-573.

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

39.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the purchase and service contract #2023126 between G2 Construction Services, Inc. and Williamson County for the Sheriff’s Office Administration Renovations, in the amount of $165,000.00, pursuant to TIPS contract #211001 and execution of the agreement.

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

Motion: To authorize the purchase and Service Contract # 2023126 between G2 Construction Services, Inc. and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office for the Sheriff’s Office Administration Renovations, in the amount of $165,000.00, pursuant to The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract # 211001 and execute 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

40.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $41,260.00 for Project 22IFB126 - Samsung Highway (Previously Future County Rd) (CR 404 to FM 973) (Chasco Construction) P: 619 Funding Source: Road Bond.

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

Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $41,260.00 for Project 22IFB126 - Samsung Highway (Previously Future County Road (Rd)) (County Road (CR) 404 to Farm to Market (FM) 973) (Chasco Construction) to be funded by Road Bond P-619.

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

41.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a letter agreement with Oncor regarding a reimbursement for the Union Pacific Railroad license rush fee as a part of the County's proposed transportation upgrade and extension at FM 3349 and US 79. Funding Source; Road Bonds P332

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

Motion: To approve a Letter Agreement with Oncor regarding a reimbursement for the Union Pacific Railroad license rush fee as a part of Williamson County's proposed transportation upgrade and extension at Farm to Market (FM) 3349 and U.S. 79 to be funded by Road Bonds P-332.

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

42.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Hunter Anderson for 0.598 acres needed as right of way on CR 255 (Parcel 46). Funding Source: Long Range Transportation P457

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

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Hunter Anderson for 0.598 acres needed as the right-of-way on County Road (CR) 255 (Parcel 46) to be funded by Long Range Transportation Plan P-457.

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

43.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Nancy T. Luong for 0.281 acres needed as right of way on CR 255 (Parcel 23). Funding Source: Long Range Transportation P457

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

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Nancy T. Luong for 0.281 acres needed as the right-of-way on County Road (CR) 255 (Parcel 23) to be funded by Long Range Transportation Plan P-457.

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

44.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Traci Nguyen for 0.190 acres needed as right of way on CR 255 (Parcel 31). Funding Source: Long Range Transportation P457

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

Motion: To approve a Real Estate Contract with Traci Nguyen for 0.190 acres needed as the right-of-way on County Road (CR) 255 (Parcel 31) to be funded by Long Range Transportation Plan P-457.

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

45.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an update for the 88th Legislative Session.

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Those who addressed the Court:
County Auditor Julie Kiley

No action was taken on this item.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:57 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:59 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:59 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023.

46.

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 CR 255.
   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.

47.

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 Fittipaldi
b)  Project Acropolis
c)  Project World
d) Project Mellencamp
e)  Project Corgi
f) Project Anniversary

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No action was taken in Executive Session.

48.

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. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, LP, et al.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas, and related lawsuits
2. Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-00842-RP; 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
3. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. 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
5. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00275-LY; 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
6. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350-RP; Imani Nembhard v. Williamson County, Texas, Robert Chody, and Christopher Pisa; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00374-RP; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Texas, and 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-00481-LY; Marquina Gilliam-Hicks v. Sean Feldman, In his individual capacity, and Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
9. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
10. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. Cause No. 22-0916-C368; Chris Noel Carlin v. Christopher Davis and Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
12. 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
13. Cause No. 22-2067-C395; Chauncy Williams v. Williamson County Attorney's Office Victim Services Division, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. 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, et al.; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-00576-P; Kyle Strongin, et al. v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
16. Cause No. 22-1152-C425; Catherine Johnston v. Bill Gravell, Williamson County Judge, et al.; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
17. Cause No. 22-1213-C425; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Argonaut Insurance Company; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 22-1359-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Great American Insurance Company of New York; In the 368th Judicial Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 3SC-22-0147; Debora Garcia-Valentin and Ariel Valentin v. Williamson County Animal Shelter; In the Justice Court, Precinct Three, of Williamson County, Texas
20. Cause No. D-1-GN-22-007162; Williamson County v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of the State of Texas; In the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
21. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00019; Cindy McNatt, individually and as dependent administrator of Estate of Joshua Ray McNatt, et al. v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division

c. EEOC/TWC matters:
d. Claims:
e. Other:

1. Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
2. Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
3. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
4. 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.
5. Legal matters pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
6. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
7. Legal matters pertaining to nuisance abatement procedures.

No action was taken in Executive Session.

49.

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.

50.

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.

51.

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 12:44 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023.

52.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.

No action was taken on this item.

53.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.

No action was taken on this item.

54.

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

a. General:

b. Litigation:

c. EEOC/TWC matters:
d. Claims:
e. Other:

No action was taken on this item.

55.

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.

56.

Comments from Commissioners.

There were no comments.

57.

Public Comment Period.

Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT 12:45 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 31st day of January, 2023.

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

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