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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
AUGUST 15, 2023


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:42 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
  • County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
  • Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
  • Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Absent:
  • Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Others Present:
  • Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners Court
  • Bill Fairbrother, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
 
 
1.
Review and approval of minutes.
 

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

Motion:To approve the minutes of the August 8, 2023 Commissioners Court Meeting.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
2.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
Payroll/Operations Manager Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To authorize the payment of bills totaling $6,404,315.48 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and Electronic Benefit Payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 3 – 29 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfers for the County Courts at Law.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0425-004161 Child Crt. Appt. Atty $20,000.00
To 0100-0425-004134 Misd. Court Appts $20,000.00
From 0100-0425-004163 Non-Custodial Mother-Crt Appt $9,000.00
To 0100-0425-004120 Competency Hearings $9,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Purchasing Department.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve a litem item transfer for Purchasing Department.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0494-003005 Office Furniture $1,300.00
From 0100-0494-003120 Printer Supplies $700.00
To 0100-0494-004310 Advertising - Statutory $2,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Regional Animal Shelter Fund.
 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Regional Animal Shelter Fund.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0545-0545-004500 Maintenance Contracts $1,000.00
From 0545-0545-003200 Medical Supplies $2,000.00
To 0545-0545-004975 Animal Medical Care $3,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0560-004100 Professional Services $2,200.00
To 0100-0560-004500 Maintenance Services $2,200.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0570-004100 Professional Services $975.00
To 0100-0570-004208 Internet Cloud $975.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0570-004100 Professional Services $1,000.00
To 0100-0570-003306 Food Services $1,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0570-003010 Computer Equipment $2,000.00
To 0100-0570-003306 Food Services $2,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Facilities.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Facilities.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0509-003105 Paper Supplies $5,000.00
To 0100-0509-003005 Office Furniture $5,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for On-Site Sewage Facilities.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for On-Site Sewage Facilities.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingenncies $8,000.00
To 0100-0409-004541 OSSF/Vehicle Repair/Maint $8,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on increasing jury funds to the following amounts:     District Clerk - $35,000, County Clerk - $15,000, JP #1 – $2,000, JP #2 – $2,000, JP #3 - $5,000, JP #4 – $4,000.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve increasing jury funds to the following amounts: District Clerk - $35,000; County Clerk - $15,000; JP #1 – $2,000; JP #2 – $2,000; JP #3 - $5,000; JP #4 – $4,000.

 
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of July 2023 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve property tax collections for the month of July 2023 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, July 2023 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, July 2023 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, July 2023 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, July 2023 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on adding the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc. and Williamson County Crisis Center D/B/A Hope Alliance, both being Texas nonprofit corporations, as entities that Williamson County Jurors may donate their juror's daily reimbursement amounts to beginning on September 1, 2023 (Local Government Code Section 61.003).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve adding the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc. and Williamson County Crisis Center D/B/A Hope Alliance, both being Texas nonprofit corporations, as entities that Williamson County Jurors may donate their juror's daily reimbursement amounts to beginning on September 1, 2023 (Local Government Code Section 61.003).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the FY24 CSCD (Adult Probation) CSR Memorandum of Understanding.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the FY24 CSCD (Adult Probation) CSR Memorandum of Understanding.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the FY24 CSCD (Adult Probation) DWI-Drug Court Counselor Memorandum of Understanding.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the FY24 CSCD (Adult Probation) DWI-Drug Court Counselor Memorandum of Understanding.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the FY24 CSCD (Adult Probation) Collection of Fines and Fees Memorandum of Understanding.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the FY24 CSCD (Adult Probation) Collection of Fines and Fees Memorandum of Understanding.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract Terms Acknowledgment #2023257 between Williamson County and Vigilant Solutions, LLC., pursuant to GSA contract #GS-07F-0031W.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the Contract Terms Acknowledgment #2023257 between Williamson County and Vigilant Solutions, LLC., pursuant to GSA contract #GS-07F-0031W.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on ratification and approval of the Letter of Intent and purchase of four (4) 2023 Dodge Chargers from Cameron Country Dodge for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office with Purchase Order #183948, in the amount of $197,000.00, per Tarrant County Cooperative Contract #2023-016.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the Letter of Intent and purchase of four (4) 2023 Dodge Chargers from Cameron Country Dodge for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office with Purchase Order #183948, in the amount of $197,000.00, per Tarrant County Cooperative Contract #2023-016.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with Williamson County Municipal Utility District #12 (Rancho Sienna) for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2023.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the Standard Agreement with Williamson County Municipal Utility District #12 (Rancho Sienna) for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2023.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Bazard LLC dba ASB Cycling for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective January 1, 2024. (Rosedale Foundation annual bike ride thru Williamson & Travis Counties & TX Mamma Jamma Ride throughout Williamson County both in 2024).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Bazard LLC dba ASB Cycling for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective January 1, 2024. (Rosedale Foundation annual bike ride thru Williamson & Travis Counties & TX Mamma Jamma Ride throughout Williamson County both in 2024).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Hart InterCivic for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2023 (3800 Quick Hill Rd.).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Hart InterCivic for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2023 (3800 Quick Hill Rd.).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Saratoga Homes of Texas for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective August 15, 2023. (Morning Star-Georgetown/Butler Farm-Liberty Hill).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Saratoga Homes of Texas for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective August 15, 2023. (Morning Star-Georgetown/Butler Farm-Liberty Hill).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the first Extension Agreement between 5-F Mechanical and Williamson County for 2022140 HVAC and Plumbing Maintenance Services, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract but with a price increase on some items and a price decrease on others, as shown on attached documentation and spreadsheet, pursuant to BuyBoard Co-Operative Contract #638-21 and authorizing the execution of the agreement. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the first Extension Agreement between 5-F Mechanical and Williamson County for 2022140 HVAC and Plumbing Maintenance Services, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract but with a price increase on some items and a price decrease on others, as shown on attached documentation and spreadsheet, pursuant to BuyBoard Co-Operative Contract #638-21 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting a report from J. T. Vaughn Construction, Change Order No. 2 for the ESOC Operations Floor Consoles project (P625) for a time extension of 55 days.  Funding Source is P625.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve Change Order No. 2 for the ESOC Operations Floor Consoles project (P625) for a time extension of 55 days.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a report from Chasco Constructors, Change Order No. 8 for the Expo Storm Repairs project (P562) for $62,584.  Funding Source is P562.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve Change Order No. 8 for the Expo Storm Repairs project (P562) for $62,584.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding “Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain of the County’s Outstanding Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2015 and Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015”
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County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve an “Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain of the County’s Outstanding Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2015 and Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015”

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:25 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:32 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023.
 
31.
Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on recognizing Adam Bryant, outgoing President of Emergency Services District #1 Board of Commissioners, for his 17-year commitment of service to ESD #1.
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Outgoing President of Emergency Services District #1 Adam Bryant addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To recognize Adam Bryant, outgoing President of Emergency Services District #1 Board of Commissioners, for his 17-year commitment of service to ESD #1.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Day on August 21, 2023.
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
President of Texas Against Fentanyl Stephanie Turner of Leander addressed the Court.
Lori Ivins of Georgetown addressed the Court.
Founder and Executive Director of A Change for Cam Becky Stewart-White of Cedar Park addressed the Court.
Kimberly Crump of Taylor addressed the Court.
Carilu Bell of Austin addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a proclamation recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Day on August 21, 2023.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Pretrial Intervention Program Fund. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

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 Pretrial Intervention Program Fund.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Pretrial Intervention Program Fund. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

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 Pretrial Intervention Program Fund.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for non-departmental. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

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

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Williamson County Radio Communications System Fund.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Williamson County Radio Communications System Fund.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Radio Communication System fund.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the Radio Communication System fund.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Radio Communications System Fund.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Radio Communications System Fund.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY2023, Local Solicitation.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY2023, Local Solicitation.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the service contract #2023258 for tinted insulated windows at the Children's Advocacy Center by Russell Glass Company, in the amount of $11,236.31 and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve service contract #2023258 for tinted insulated windows at the Children's Advocacy Center by Russell Glass Company, in the amount of $11,236.31 and authorizing the execution of this agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
41.
Receive the August 2023 Construction Summary Report and PowerPoint Presentation.
View Agenda Item
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

Attachments:
 
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFSQ #23RFSQ53 Engineering Services for Development of Schematics and Possible Design of Corridor A2 from FM 3349 to SH 95 to LJA Engineering in the not-to-exceed amount of One-Million, Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars, $1,700,000.00 and authorizing execution of the contract. Funding source is P628.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve awarding RFSQ #23RFSQ53 Engineering Services for Development of Schematics and Possible Design of Corridor A2 from FM 3349 to SH 95 to LJA Engineering in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,700,000.00 and authorizing execution of the contract.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
43.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a LTP transfer per HNTB, to close P601 (FM 973 Corridor Planning) and move $2,000,000 to P628 (Corridor A2 FM 3349 to SH 95) and $767,647.70 to P629 (Corridor K SH 195 from IH-35 to Corridor E). Also, to transfer 2,000,000 from P459 (Corridor C) to P629 (Corridor K SH 195 from IH-35 to Corridor E).
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a LTP transfer per HNTB, to close P601 (FM 973 Corridor Planning) and move $2,000,000 to P628 (Corridor A2 FM 3349 to SH 95) and $767,647.70 to P629 (Corridor K SH 195 from IH-35 to Corridor E). Also, to transfer 2,000,000 from P459 (Corridor C) to P629 (Corridor K SH 195 from IH-35 to Corridor E).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a letter agreement with the SCR Property Owners Association for 252 square feet of right of way needed on the Bagdad Rd. project (Parcel 43). Funding Source: Road Bond P343
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a letter of agreement with the SCR Property Owners Association for 252 square feet of right of way needed on the Bagdad Rd. project (Parcel 43).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a purchase contract with Rio Ranch Texas, LLC for 0.534 acres (Block A Lot 16) needed as right of way on the Ronald Reagan Widening project (Parcel 16). Funding Source: Road Bonds P336
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a purchase contract with Rio Ranch Texas, LLC for 0.534 acres (Block A Lot 16) needed as right of way on the Ronald Reagan Widening project (Parcel 16).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution with TxDOT for a locally funded Improvement Project (on-system) which will allow for the design and construction of intersection and operational improvements including the addition of a traffic signal at FM 3405 and Ronald Reagan Blvd and additional pavement of approximately 465’ for right turn lanes on FM 3405 both EB & WB to Ronald Reagan Blvd, in Williamson County, Texas. Funding Source: Road Bonds P336
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a Resolution with TxDOT for a locally funded Improvement Project (on-system) which will allow for the design and construction of intersection and operational improvements including the addition of a traffic signal at FM 3405 and Ronald Reagan Blvd and additional pavement of approximately 465 feet for right turn lanes on FM 3405 both EB & WB to Ronald Reagan Blvd, in Williamson County, Texas.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Local On-System Agreement (LOSA) with TxDOT for a locally funded Improvement Project which will allow for the design and construction of intersection and operational improvements including the addition of a traffic signal at FM 3405 and Ronald Reagan Blvd and additional pavement of approximately 465’ for right turn lanes on FM 3405 both EB & WB to Ronald Reagan Blvd, in Williamson County, Texas. Funding Road Bonds P336
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a Local On-System Agreement (LOSA) with TxDOT for a locally funded Improvement Project which will allow for the design and construction of intersection and operational improvements including the addition of a traffic signal at FM 3405 and Ronald Reagan Blvd and additional pavement of approximately 465 feet for right turn lanes on FM 3405 both EB & WB to Ronald Reagan Blvd, in Williamson County, Texas.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.146 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (Big Oaks Village LLC/ Parcel 20) Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.146 acres) required for the construction of CR 255.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
49.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.594 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (Benjamin K. Perry/ Parcel 25) Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.594 acres) required for the construction of CR 255.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.234 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (GB Farms, LLC/ Parcel 50) Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.234 acres) required for the construction of CR 255 (GB Farms, LLC/ Parcel 50).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (3.081 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (Larry D. Kemp/ Parcel 52) Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (3.081 acres) required for the construction of CR 255 (Larry D. Kemp/ Parcel 52).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
52.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.891 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (Marcelo Vera / Parcel 54) Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.891 acres) required for the construction of CR 255 (Marcelo Vera / Parcel 54).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED AT 10:58 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED AT 11:04 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023.
 
53.
FY24 Budget Workshop - Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Budget Officer's 2023-2024 recommended budget.
View Agenda Item
Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Rhonda Redden addressed the Court.
Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay addressed the Court.
Precinct 4 Constable Paul Leal addressed the Court.
Senior Director of Human Resources Rebecca Clemons addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve adding item 560, (8) Sheriff's Office Vehicles not Received, with a contracted price of $263,703.00, to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget.

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

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

Motion:To approve adding items 440 - District Attorney Victims Assistance Coordinator, and 409 - Remove Professional Services Dollars, resulting in an increase of $36,444.00 to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget.

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

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

Motion:To approve adding item 554, One Deputy Constable Precinct #4, with a price tag of $220,663.00, to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:54 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023.
 
54.
Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
A.    Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
   Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
         
                a)   Discuss the acquisition of real property: 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 Ronald Reagan Widening.
               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
                q)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Bagdad Road/CR 279.
                r)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for CR 314. 

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
View Agenda Item
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
55.
Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
        Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
          
     a) Project World
     b) Project Mellencamp
     c) Project Corgi
     d) Project Anniversary
     e) Project Glee
      f) Project Skyfall
     g) Project Stamper
     h) Project Soul Train 
      i) Project Dragon
      j) Project Scrabble
View Agenda Item
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
56.
Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, "Consultation with Attorney"), including the following:

a. General:
1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
b. Litigation:
1. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas/County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas.
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-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
8. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B.
2. USERRA Case No. TX-2023-00052-40-R
d. Claims:
1. Property damage and personal injury claims from Emkay, Inc. and Helmsman Management Services, Inc. for vehicle incident occurring on or about 01/09/2023 at Hwy 29 near Patriot Way.
e. Other:
1. Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
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.

 
57.
Discuss security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Texas Gov’t Code Section 2059.055(b); and/or (3) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. (Executive Session as per Texas Gov’t. Code § 551.089).
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
58.
Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
59.
Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or security audits in relation to the Williamson County Justice Center/Williamson County Courthouse (Executive Session as per Texas Gov’t. Code § 551.076).
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:45 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023.
 
60.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
61.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
62.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legal matters, including the following:

a. General:
1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
b. Litigation:
1. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas/County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas.
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-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
8. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B.
2. USERRA Case No. TX-2023-00052-40-R
d. Claims:
1. Property damage and personal injury claims from Emkay, Inc. and Helmsman Management Services, Inc. for vehicle incident occurring on or about 01/09/2023 at Hwy 29 near Patriot Way.
e. Other:
1. Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
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.

 
63.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
64.
Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey expressed her sympathy for our fellow Americans in Hawaii who are recovering from devastating fires, as well as those affected by local fires including last week's Cedar Park fire.

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
65.
Public Comment Period.
 

Those who addressed the Court:
Pedernales Electric Cooperative Representative Jared Fields
Rochelle Hall-Schwarz of Georgetown

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT  12:45 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 22nd day of August, 2023.


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

By: Bill Fairbrother, Chief Deputy/ Executive Assistant to County Clerk