
JUNE 27, 2023
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:41 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 27, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
- Present:
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- County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
- Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
- Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
- Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
- Absent:
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- Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Others Present:
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- Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners Court
- Bill Fairbrother, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023 Commissioners Court Meeting.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. abstained in regard to payment to invoices for James Construction (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To authorize the payment of bills totaling $17,137,755.39 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:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
( Items 3 – 64 )
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the Tobacco Fund.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0340-0340-004415 | Tobacco Fund/Veh Deductible | $803.00 |
| From | 0340-0340-004908 | Tobacco Fund/Outreach FlexFund | $1,317.80 |
| To | 0340-0340-001100 | Tobacco Fund/FT Salaries | $1,712.67 |
| To | 0340-0340-002010 | Tobacco Fund/FICA | $131.02 |
| To | 0340-0340-002020 | Tobacco Fund/Retirement | $277.11 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Non-Departmental.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0409-004999 | NonDept/Misc. | $35,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0409-000777 | Transfer to Capital Projects | $35,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk's Records department.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0385-0385-004500 | Maintenance Services | $517.47 |
| To | 0385-0385-001914 | Bilingual Stipend | $420.06 |
| To | 0385-0385-002010 | FICA | $32.13 |
| To | 0385-0385-002020 | Retirement | $65.28 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the County Clerk.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0403-003010 | Computer Equipment <$5,000 | $780.00 |
| From | 0100-0403-004999 | Miscellaneous | $50.00 |
| From | 0100-0404-004999 | Miscellaneous | $500.00 |
| To | 0100-0403-004621 | Copier Rental and Supplies | $830.00 |
| To | 0100-0404-004621 | Copier Rental and Supplies | $500.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the District Attorney's Office.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0440-003120 | Printer Supplies | $1,500.00 |
| To | 0100-0440-004543 | Office Furniture | $1,500.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Emergency Services.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0583-003120 | Printer supplies | $631.00 |
| To | 0100-0583-004543 | Repairs to equipment | $631.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100.0570.003311 | Uniforms | $3,000.00 |
| To | 0100.0570.003100 | Office Supplies | $3,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100.0570.003005 | Office Furniture | $5,000.00 |
| To | 0100.0570.004231 | Travel | $5,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100.0570.003311 | Uniforms | $10,000.00 |
| To | 0100.0570.003009 | Linens/Toiletries | $10,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Fleet Services.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0882-0882-003301 | Gasoline | $50,000.00 |
| To | 0882-0882-003524 | Sublets | $50,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Division.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0200-0210-000777 | Transfer to Capital Projects | $165,000.00 |
| To | 0200-0210-003541 | Contract Mowing | $165,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 thru 06/22/23 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Auction including One (1) 2008 Ford F150 x Cab Vin #3716, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Transfer including One (1) 2014 Ford F150 Crew Cab Vin #4305 and One (1) 2003 CMP 30 G VIN# 6873-KF, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Transfer including One (1) 2010 Black Max Vin #0056, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Auction including One (1) 2019 Chevy Tahoe Vin #9397, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. #3, May 2023 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve signing required form for application of Hope Alliance for the 2023 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the renewal of the interlocal cooperation contract between the Tx Dept. of State Health Services in regard to the County Clerk's access to the Texas Electronic Vital Events Registrar for birth certificates throughout the state of Texas.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize the extension of contract #4001 Audit and Accounting Services contract, for the pricing, terms and conditions outlined in the original proposal for Fiscal Year 2023 Audit.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize the County Judge to sign the Tax Collection Agreement with the Rancho Del Cielo Municipal Utility District.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the Addendum to the Master Maintenance Agreement (MMA) between Opex Corporation and Williamson County, (previously approved on 3.22.2022 under agenda item #21, Request for Quote #21RFQ61), for the amount of $24,645.00 and authorize the execution of the Addendum.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve application for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and to authorize the County Judge to sign standard forms, agreements and all related documents.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for countywide Debris Monitoring Services, under RFP #23RFP87.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for countywide Debris Removal Services, under RFP #23RFP88.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a Contract Assignment between Hire Quest LLC as assignor, and Hire Quest, Inc. as assignee, in relation to a Williamson County contract and authorizing the execution of the Consent to Assignment.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the Contract and Addendum #2023224 between Williamson County and Tenex Software Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $40,000.00 and exempting Tenex Software Solutions, Inc. from the competitive bidding requirements for said service established by Section 262.024.(a)(7)(D) [Captive Replacement Parts and Components for Equipment] of the Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions, and authorizing the execution of the Contract and Addendum.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the Purchase Contract #2023229 between Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution LLC and Williamson County for two (2) UniMac commercial laundry machines, for the amount of $51,105.60 pursuant to BuyBoard contract #682-22, and authorizing 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
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the Services Contract #2023225 between Mercy Veterinary Hospital and Williamson County for the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000.00 and exempting Mercy Veterinary Hospital from the competitive bidding requirements for said service established by Section 262.024.(4) [A personal or professional service] of the Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions and authorizing 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
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To accept a donation of a Remote Control Light Kit for the Sheriff's Office SWAT pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 81.032.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with St. Richard's Episcopal Church for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective June 27, 2023. (Church security at Sunday services-1420 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock)
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve contract #2023231 between Williamson County and Tyler Technologies for an additional 14 Handheld eCitation - Brazos Rapid Extension Framework iOS licenses for a total of $7,720.00, pursuant to Sourcewell contract #090320-TTI, and authorizing 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
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve purchase of one (1) 2023 Sierra 1500 GMC from Gunn Chevrolet for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, in the amount of $41,893.75, per Buyboard contract #601-19.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize the extension of Agreement #1903-307 for Food Services with Aramark Correctional Services LLC, Amendment #6, Renewal Option #4, for Juvenile Services for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, but with a price increase per attached documentation and spreadsheet, with the exception of Consumer Price Index (CPI) price changes for the renewal period of July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize an extension of Contract #22IFB97 Medical Supplies for Williamson County Jail, contract renewal option #1, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, but with a price increase per attached documentation and spreadsheet for the renewal period of July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, with Maxari Energy LLC and B&E Medical Supplies and Equipment.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a Consent to Contract Assignment between Lavi Industries Inc. as assignor, and Qtrac LLC, as assignee, in relation to a Williamson County contract.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the Addendum #2023237 between Williamson County and Microsoft and authorize the execution of the addendum.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve Purchase #2023239 for VM Ware licensing upgrade between Williamson County and Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC for the amount of $70,712.32, pursuant to DIR TSO-4288 contract, and authorizing the execution of the Purchase.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
County Architect Trent Jacobs addressed the Court.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Supplemental Agreement 3 to Agreement for Design and Engineering Services, dated November 2, 2021, between Johnston, LLC and Williamson County for the Justice Complex Master Plan (4324) in the amount of $45,050.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve Change Order No. 1 for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Training Center Bullet Trap project (P574) in the amount of $31,762. There will be 23 weeks added toward substantial completion for ATS lead times.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve a Consent to Contract Assignment between Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. as assignor, and Securitas Technologies Corporation, as assignee, in relation to a Williamson County contract and authorizing the execution of the Consent to Assignment.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize Contract for Construction #2023234 between Flooring Solutions, Inc. and Williamson County for the Jester Annex Flooring Replacement in the amount of Seventy-Nine Thousand, Eight Hundred Seventy-One Dollars ($79,871.00) pursuant to Sourcewell Contract # 080819-SII-2 and authorizing 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
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize Contract for Construction #2023235 between G2 Construction Services, Inc. and Williamson County for the Jester Annex Veteran's Services Office Build-out, in the amount of Twenty -Six Thousand Dollars ($26,000.00) pursuant to TIPS Contract #211001 and execution of the construction contract.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize Contract for Construction #2023236 between Falkenberg Construction Company, Inc. and Williamson County for the Medic 41 Upgrades, in the amount of Forty-Eight Thousand, Nine Hundred Twenty-Two dollars and Eighty-Seven cents ($48,922.87) pursuant to BuyBoard Contract #581-19 and execution of the construction contract.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize Services Contract #2023238 for Asbestos Abatement for the Old DPS Building between Building Abatement Demolition Company, Inc. and Williamson County in the not-to-exceed amount of Fifteen Thousand, Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars and Thirty Cents ($15,228.30) pursuant to TIPS Contract #211001 and execution of the services contract.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion: To ratify Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 under the Williamson County Contract between SWCA Incorporated and Williamson County, dated February 25, 2020, for On Call Environmental Services for CR 201. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to July 31, 2023. Funding source: P499.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No 2 to Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County Contract between SWCA Incorporated and Williamson County dated February 25, 2020 for On Call Environmental Services for CR 201. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to December 31, 2024.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2 under the Williamson County Contract between SWCA Incorporated and Williamson County, dated February 25, 2020, for On Call Environmental Services for CR 255. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to July 31, 2023.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No 2 to Work Authorization No 2 under Williamson County Contract between SWCA Incorporated and Williamson County dated February 25, 2020 for On Call Environmental Services for CR 255. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to December 31, 2024.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve Work Authorization No 1 in the amount of $50,000.00 to expire October 31, 2026 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC and Williamson County dated December 20, 2022 for On Call Materials Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed solicitations for O’Conner Drive Milling and Overlay for the Road and Bridge Department, under IFB #23IFB90.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed qualifications for the development of schematics and possible design of Corridor K from I 35 to East Wilco Highway, under RFQ 23RFSQ86.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed solicitations for Aggregates for Surface Treatments for Road and Bridge, under IFB #23IFB89.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed solicitations for CR130 Pavement Rehabilitation for Road and Bridge Department, under IFB #23IFB90.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Construction of the First Phase of Corridor C/ SH29, under IFB #23IFB67.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the Chandler Corridor Segment 1 Consent to Contract Assignment between Williamson County and DEC - Central Texas, LLC, relating to the LTP Corridor Program.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 5, Section 3A subdivision – Precinct 2.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 5, Section 3B subdivision – Precinct 2.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 5, Section 3C subdivision – Precinct 2.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 5, Section 3D subdivision – Precinct 2.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the final plat for the Lariat Sections 3 & 4 subdivision – Precinct 2.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve a proclamation designating the month of June 2023 and June 27, 2023 as PTSD Awareness Month and Day, respectively, in Williamson County.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Johnathan Williams addressed the Court.
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve appointing Jonathan Williams as Assistant County Veteran Service Officer.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED AT 11:07 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the selection of a salary grievance committee, including alternates.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Bond Committee Chairman David Hays addressed the Court.
Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
Financial Advisor Dan Wegmiller from Specialized Public Finance addressed the Court.
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the County Holiday Schedule as amended (by striking July 5th) for FY 2023/2024.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve an Amendment to Letter of Agreement between Williamson County and TexHealth Central Texas, Inc. (TexHealth) approving continuation of participation in the small employer premium support program and designating TexHealth as the entity to operate the program in order to provide basic health plans at an affordable price for small Williamson County employers and their employees in order to improve access to healthcare on a regional basis [Texas Health & Safety Code Section 75.052(a)(2) & (b)].
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) subrecipient agreement with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services for private psychiatric bed expansion.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) subrecipient agreement with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services for withdrawal management (Detox) services.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve converting Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court and DWI/Drug Court positions to general fund when grant funding sources are no longer available.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve an exception to policy for a position conversion request for the Road and Bridge Department.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve the Community Development Block Grant 2023 proposed projects to be included in the Annual Action Plan.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Kristen Knoll from Slate Communications addressed the Court.
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve the concepts recommended from the Branding Committee as amended regarding adoption of a new county brand for use by county departments and offices.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve funding to supplement the JP3 Truancy Fund Case Manager position for FY24.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve FY2024 funding for PCN2003.001100 to meet the requirements the Office of the Governor - Victim’s Against Women Justice and Training Program Grant in accordance with the Commissioner Court Resolution approved on February 14, 2023.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve closing P474 (Expo Horse Stall Barn) and move the remaining funds of $2,195.50 to P562 (Expo Center Support Amenities). Also, to close P475 (Expo Concession & Restrooms) and move the remaining funds of 147.74 to P562 (Expo Center Support Amenities).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve closing P616 (JJC Shower Renovation) and move the remaining funds of $180,000 to P578 (JJC Additional Detention).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a 2015 CO bond transfer to move $1,683 from P356 (2015 CO Unallocated) to P543 (JJC - Records Room Remodel).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a 2015 CO Bond Transfer to move $45,000 from P356 (2015 CO Unallocated) to P432 (Jail Master Plan).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Agreement #2023227 between Williamson County and The Healthy Dispatcher, LLC. to provide training classes for Williamson County 911 Communications department in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000.00, exempting the purchase from the competitive bidding requirements for said service established by Section 262.024 (a)(4) [a personal service] of the Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions and authorizing execution of the agreement (There was a change in the GL code from 01-0100-0581-004100 to 01-0100-0581-004232 for the funding source).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve the purchase of a Kubota SVL75-3HWC Track Loader for the Parks Department from Ewald Kubota, Inc., in the amount of $63,441.94 pursuant to Sourcewell Co-op Contract #031121-KBA.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Quotation #2023233 for the purchase of Express Votes maintenance and license fees from Election Systems and Software, LLC for the Williamson County Elections Department, in the amount of $258,158.25, and exempting Election Systems and Software, LLC from competitive bidding requirements per Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(7)(D) [discretionary exemption for captive replacement parts or components for equipment].
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To create a dedicated, partially grant-funded detective position, allowing the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to participate in the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force (HOTATTF), subject to receipt of the grant funding and approval of the HOTATTF Interlocal Agreement by the Commissioners Court at a later date.
- Aye:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
- Nay:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve the purchase of eight (8) 2023 Dodge Chargers from Donalson CDJR for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, in the amount of $316,235.28, per TIPS contract #210907.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
County Architect Trent Jacobs addressed the Court.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Motion:To approve purchase contract #2023230 for construction repairs to the Williamson County Sheriff's Administration Office Facade and Jail building masonry/concrete with Falkenberg Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $233,558.73 pursuant to Buyboard Contract #581-19 and authorizing 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
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To authorize Contract for Construction #2023240 between Excell Environmental, Inc., dba Excell Fueling Systems and Williamson County for the Central Maintenance Facility Fleet Fuel Containment Wall, in the amount of $7,212.00 pursuant to Buyboard Contract #673-22 and execution of the construction contract.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
No action was taken on this item.
Project: P277 Fund Source: Road Bonds
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 2 to the CR 258 Extension contract between Williamson County and American Structurepoint, Inc. relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($2,394,078.12) for Project 23IFB8 Corridor H - Sam Bass Road (Cash Construction).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Randall O'Neill and Melanie Townsend O'Neill for 0.156 acres of ROW needed on CR 255.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a possession and use agreement for transportation purposes with 3349 Business Holdings, LLC for 60.628 acres needed as right of way; 6.386 acres needed as a drainage easement, and 0.466 acres needed for a temporary construction easement on the East Wilco Highway/Southeast Loop (Seg. 2) project (Parcel 46).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve an economic development refunding agreement with The City of Hutto Economic Development Corporation Type B for the construction of Spine Road in connection with the Right Turn Lane for East Wilco Highway (FM 3349/Southeast Loop Segment 3).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve an Interlocal Agreement with Jonah Special Utility District regarding the relocation of water system improvements related to the East Wilco Highway (Fm 3349/Southeast Loop Segment 3).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve an Interlocal Agreement with Jonah Special Utility District regarding relocation of water system improvements related to Corridor C.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (3.313 acres) for Right of Way required for the construction of Hero Way. (J&M, LLC/ Parcel 207) Funding Source: Road Bonds P326
- Aye:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
No action was taken on this item.
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 12:16 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023.
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:16 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023.
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: CR 332
b) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
c) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 255.
d) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 111.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property for future SH 29 corridor.
g) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Hero Way.
h) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
i) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F.
j) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
k) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for SE Loop/Corridor A.
l) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
m) Discuss the acquisition of drainage/detention easements for real property North of WMCO Juvenile Detention Center
n) Discuss acquisition of right of way for Corridor E.
o) Discuss acquisition of right of way for Liberty Hill Bypass.
p) Discuss the acquisition of 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd., #300, Hutto, Texas
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) Sale of property located 747 County Rd. 138 Hutto, 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
No action was taken in Executive Session.
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
g) Project Glee
h) Project Skyfall
i) Project Stamper
j) Project Soul Train
No action was taken in Executive Session.
a. General:
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.
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
10. Cause No. 22-0916-C368; Chris Noel Carlin v. Christopher Davis and Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. Cause No. 23-0297-C368; Texas Fair Defense Project v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
21. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
2. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
3. Legal matters pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
4. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
5. Legal matters pertaining to nuisance abatement procedures.
6. Discuss legal matters relating to a Lease Agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
No action was taken on this item.
No action was taken on this item.
a. General:
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.
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
10. Cause No. 22-0916-C368; Chris Noel Carlin v. Christopher Davis and Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. Cause No. 23-0297-C368; Texas Fair Defense Project v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
21. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
2. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
3. Legal matters pertaining to DM Medical Billings, LLC.
4. Legal matters relating to proposed Hutto TIRZ #3.
5. Legal matters pertaining to nuisance abatement procedures.
6. Discuss legal matters relating to a Lease Agreement between Williamson County and the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc.
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:109.d.1 - To approve the terms of the Reinstatement Agreement regarding Jenifer Favreau, including authorization of payment per the terms of the agreement; and to authorize the County Judge or presiding officer to execute settlement documents, if any, approved as to form by General Counsel and/or outside counsel.
- Aye:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent from the Dais)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
No action was taken on this item.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook announced United Way for the Greater Austin Area has awarded $475,000 in grant distributions to Williamson County.
County Judge Bill Gravell Jr. recognized the Williamson County Fair Association for awarding scholarships to Ty Chase, Paige Phelan, and Madeleine Edwards. County Treasurer Scott Heselmeyer, past president of the Williamson County Fair Association as well as current President Bryon Borchers addressed the Court, and introduced the winners.
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey invited everyone to a ribbon cutting for the Great Oaks Bridge at 3:00 P.M today(Tuesday, June 27).
Those who addressed the Court:
Jose Orta of Taylor
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 10th day of July, 2023.

ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk of Commissioners Court, Williamson County, Texas
By: Bill Fairbrother, Deputy/Executive Assistant to County Clerk