
JULY 10, 2023
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 8:32 A.M. on MONDAY, JULY 10, a SPECIAL SESSION of the Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
- Present:
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- Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
- Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
- Absent:
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- County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
- Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
- 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 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To approve the minutes of the June 27, 2023 Commissioners Court Meeting.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $15,216,413.99 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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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the District Courts.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0435-004169 | Alleged Father - Crt Appt Atty | $3,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0435-004136 | Other/MH Cases | $3,000.00 |
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Constable, Precinct 2.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0552-003008 | Law Enforcement Equipment | $1,500.00 |
| To | 0100-0552-003311 | Uniforms | $1,500.00 |
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for EMS.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0540-003010 | Computer Equipment <$5,000 | $1,800.00 |
| To | 0100-0540-004210 | Internet / Email Svs | $1,800.00 |
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0576-004100 | Professional Services | $26,912.50 |
| To | 0100-0576-001107 | Temp/Seasonal Labor | $25,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0576-002010 | FICA | $1,912.50 |
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Facilities.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0509-004962 | Janitorial Services | $6,509.20 |
| To | 0100-0509-004100 | Professional Services | $6,509.20 |
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers. (It was noted that there were two corrections in the line items in the Merit LIT attachment: 01.0100.8004.001100 should be 01.0100.8004.002010 and on the next line 01.0100.8004.002010 should be 01.0100.8004.002020.)
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To acknowledge the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 6/01/2023 through 6/30/2023.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To acknowledge the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Destruction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 6/01/2023 through 6/30/2023.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To acknowledge the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Transfer, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 6/01/2023 through 6/30/2023.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve the filing of the FY2024-2025 Community Supervision and Corrections Department (Adult Probation) Biennial Budgets.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve the County Attorney May 2023 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To appoint Patricia Villafana of Georgetown to the Williamson County Child Welfare Board.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To appoint Ben Thompson to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Board of Directors.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Rancho Del Cielo Municipal Utility District and the County of Williamson, Texas.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve revised Proposal #2023221 between Williamson County and Gartner, Inc.for Consulting Services, pursuant to DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-4927 and authorizing the execution of the Proposal.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve software purchase and agreement #2023222 between Williamson County and Fifth Asset, Inc. dba Debtbook in the amount of $72,000.00 pursuant to Omnia National contract #14-03, and authorizing the execution of the agreement. Approval of this agreement will rescind and replace the previous agreement approved in Commissioner's Court on 6/13/2023, item #17.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve an addendum to the agreement between Williamson County and Integrated Prescription Management, Inc. (IPM) and authorize execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Moton:To approve authorizing the Services Contract #2023246 between GNZ Mobile Solutions LLC and Williamson County for Mobile Home Transportation in the amount of $11,600.00 and authorize the execution of the services contract.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Justice Complex Improvements, under RFP #23RFP93.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To award 23RFSQ61 Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) Expansion Feasibility Study to Quorum Architect, Inc. in the amount of $42,000.00 and executing the agreement.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Landscape Maintenance Services for Williamson County under RFP #23RFP96.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to Caldwell Country Chevrolet/Ford to secure inventory from the fleet vehicle order banks and authorize execution of the LOI.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Hydrated Lime Slurry, under IFB #23IFB95.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 to Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County Contract between K Friese + Associates and Williamson County dated May 31, 2022 for On Call Small Drainage and Small Roadway Projects. This supplemental is to increase the maximum amount payable to $100,000.00.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve the final plat for the D & S subdivision – Precinct 4.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
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.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve closing P432 (Jail Master Plan) and moving the remaining funds of $5,500 from 2019 CIP and $45,000 from 2015 CO to P476 (Justice Complex Improvements).
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve closing P572 (Jail South Gym Renovations) and moving the remaining funds of $300,000 from 2022 CIP and $1,200,000 from 2023 CIP to P476 (Justice Complex Improvements).
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve a 2019 Road Bond allocation per Christen Eschberger, HNTB, to close P379 (Cottonwood Creek Drainage) and move the remaining funds of $170,000 to P392 (Southeast Segment 2). Also, to close P369 (Bartlett Street) and move the remaining funds of $151,352.60 to P392 (Southeast Segment 2).
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $65,607.52 for Project T4327 Great Oaks Drive Improvements (DeNucci Constructors).
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $9,735.71 for Project T4327 Great Oaks Drive Improvements (DeNucci Constructors).
- Aye:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve 3 purchase contracts with Daniel Anderson, Laura Anderson, Amanda Anderson Glasscock, Travis D. Anderson and Hunter Anderson for a total of 1.177 acres needed as right of way for the CR 255 project (Parcels 43, 44 and 45).
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Trine CR 207, LLC for 1.44 acres needed as future right of way on the Corridor F project.
- Aye:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve a Roadway Closure Order/Abandonment of Prescriptive Rights for portions of CR 214 as previously authorized by an Acceptance of Right of Way for Future Arterial Road and Abandonment of Prescriptive Rights for Portion of Old County Road 214 agreement with River Oaks Partners II, LLC dated May 23, 2023.
- Aye:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (2.719 acres) required for the construction of Bagdad Road. (JBS Holdings, LP/ Parcels 20/22) Funding Source: Road Bonds P343
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.401 acres and 0.069 acres) required for the construction of Bagdad Road. (50 Fawn Ridge LLC/ Parcels 35/36) Funding Source: Road Bonds P343
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
No one testified during the public hearing.
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve an Order of the Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, creating the Williamson County Reinvestment Zone No. 1; authorize the County Judge or presiding officer to execute all documents necessary for such creation; and take any other additional actions, as necessary, to create and implement the Williamson County Reinvestment Zone No. 1.
- Aye:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook (Absent)
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. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. 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 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. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. 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 on this item.
No action was taken on this item.
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey wished Matt Harrison Covey a Happy Birthday.
There were no public comments.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 18th day of July, 2023.

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