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


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:33 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
  • County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
  • Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
  • Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  • Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Absent:
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
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 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve the minutes of the October 17, 2023 Commissioners Court Meeting.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
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.
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. abstained in regard to payment to invoices for James Construction (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
 

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

Motion:To authorize the payment of bills totaling $18,580,912.32 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and Electronic Benefit Payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (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 – 19 )
Attachments:
 
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Court at Law #1.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the County Court at Law #1.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0426-004010 CCL#1/Visiting Judges $3,014.20
To 0100-0426-001107 CCL#1/Temp $2,800.00
To 0100-0426-002010 CCL#1/FICA $214.20

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

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Constable Pct. 1.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0551-005730 Radio Equipment > $5,000 $690.92
To 0100-0551-001914 Bilingual Stipend $558.54
To 0100-0551-002010 FICA $42.73
To 0100-0551-002020 Retirement $89.65

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
5.
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 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

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 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
6.
Discuss and take appropriate action to establish an additional $100 cash drawer for Animal Services for a new employee.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve establishing an additional $100 cash drawer for Animal Services for a new employee.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
7.
Consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of James A. McFall as Deputy Constable to fill a vacant position in the Precinct 2 Constable's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To appoint James A. McFall as Deputy Constable to fill a vacant position in the Precinct 2 Constable's Office.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the addendum to which this will extend the services provided by Questica for the budget software implementation project and authorizing the execution of the Amendment.
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Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve the addendum which will extend the services provided by Questica for the budget software implementation project and authorizing the execution of the Amendment.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Agreement #202414 for Williamson County and Infax, Inc. for the annual maintenance of the Electronic Docket Display System covering 10.01.23-09.30.24, in the amount of $12,700.00, and authorizing execution of the agreement exempting this purchase from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024. (7)(D) captive replacement parts or components for equipment.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Agreement #202414 for Williamson County and Infax, Inc. for the annual maintenance of the Electronic Docket Display System covering 10.01.23-09.30.24, in the amount of $12,700.00, and authorizing execution of the agreement exempting this purchase from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024. (7)(D) captive replacement parts or components for equipment.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving #202416 Addendum to Terms and Conditions for immixTechnology, Inc. for workforce timekeeping software in the amount of $90,171.28, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-TSO-4315.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve #202416 Addendum to Terms and Conditions for immixTechnology, Inc. for workforce timekeeping software in the amount of $90,171.28, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-TSO-4315.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Agreement #202412 with Data Armor, LLC to provide on-site shredding services to support Williamson County Departments on as need basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000.00, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Agreement #202412 with Data Armor, LLC to provide on-site shredding services to support Williamson County Departments on as need basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000.00, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving agreement #202426 between Data Projections and Williamson County for the DPI Gold Annual Maintenance for all Courtroom Audio Visual (AV) systems for the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000.00, pursuant to TIPS Contract #230105 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve agreement #202426 between Data Projections and Williamson County for the DPI Gold Annual Maintenance for all Courtroom Audio Visual (AV) systems for the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000.00, pursuant to TIPS Contract #230105 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Service Contract #202406 between Williamson County and Cleaning Guys, LLC for the amount of $2,904.33, and authorize the execution of the contract.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Service Contract #202406 between Williamson County and Cleaning Guys, LLC for the amount of $2,904.33, and authorize the execution of the contract.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
14.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action on approving Amendment #2 for Jail Inmate Food Services contract #21RFP4 between Aramark Correctional Services, LLC and Williamson County to authorize price increase to provide jail inmate food service pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 262.024(a)(8) and 351.001, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract with an increase in the per-meal price detailed in the attached spreadsheet.  Pricing shall be effective November 23, 2023 through November 22, 2024.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Amendment #2 for Jail Inmate Food Services contract #21RFP4 between Aramark Correctional Services, LLC and Williamson County to authorize price increase to provide jail inmate food service pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 262.024(a)(8) and 351.001, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract with an increase in the per-meal price detailed in the attached spreadsheet effective November 23, 2023 through November 22, 2024.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of the Standard Agreement with Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Municipal Utility District for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 24, 2023. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve the Standard Agreement with Parkside at Mayfield Ranch Municipal Utility District for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 24, 2023.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on closing out bid process and not awarding IFB #23IFB94 Landfill Farm Lease Hutto-100 Acre Tract and accepting the only bidder's withdrawal request due to the land use adjustments presented by Waste Management. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve closing out bid process and not awarding IFB #23IFB94 Landfill Farm Lease Hutto-100 Acre Tract and accepting the only bidder's withdrawal request due to the land use adjustments presented by Waste Management.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Cross Culvert Replacements for FY24, under IFB #24IFB6.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Cross Culvert Replacements for FY24, under IFB #24IFB6.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 to Work Authorization No 6 under Williamson County Contract between Diamond Surveying and Williamson County dated May 19, 2020 for Chandler Corridor (SH 130 to CR 101) Segment 1. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to April 30, 2024 and increase the maximum amount payable to $42,350.00. Funding source: P599.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 to Work Authorization No 6 under Williamson County Contract between Diamond Surveying and Williamson County dated May 19, 2020 for Chandler Corridor (SH 130 to CR 101) Segment 1 to extend the expiration date to April 30, 2024 and increase the maximum amount payable to $42,350.00.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for The Cove Phase 1 subdivision – Precinct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve the final plat for The Cove Phase 1 subdivision – Precinct 4.

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

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:49 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023.
 
20.
09:30 AM - Hold Public Hearing regarding setting the rate associated with the mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2024 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
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Those who addressed the Public Hearing:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Justin Flores with Adelanto Healthcare Ventures
Bill Galinsky with Baylor Scott & White Health
Kelly Hyten with Ascension Seton

 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:58 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023.
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting the rate associated with the mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2024 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a rate of 1.96 for the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) rate for Fiscal Year 2024.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding an update on the Jail Standards report.
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No action was taken on this item.

 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a new Sr. Purchasing Specialist position for the Purchasing Department.
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Precinct 3 Commissioners Office Executive Assistant Rachel Arnold addressed the Court.
 
 

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

Motion:To approve a new Sr. Purchasing Specialist position for the Purchasing Department.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving revisions to the Purchasing Policy and Purchasing Manual to include updating the Oracle Purchasing Permission Process, adjusting the three-quote requirement threshold from $5,000 to $20,000 and adding Form 1295 to the agenda documentation for Purchasing contracts.
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Purchasing Agent Joy Simonton addressed the Court.
Chief Information Officer Richard Semple addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve revisions to the Purchasing Policy and Purchasing Manual to include updating the Oracle Purchasing Permission Process, adjusting the three-quote requirement threshold from $5,000 to $20,000 and adding Form 1295 to the agenda documentation for Purchasing contracts.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations with the U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Williamson County, in the amount of $209,500.00, and execution of the agreement. Funding Sources are P383 and 2019 Road Bonds.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve the Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations with the U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Williamson County, in the amount of $209,500.00, and execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an approval for Juvenile Services to apply for a grant through Texas Parks and Wildlife to provide outdoor programs for youth.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve Juvenile Services to apply for a grant through Texas Parks and Wildlife to provide outdoor programs for youth.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the ALS Education Affiliation Agreement between Williamson County EMS and RC Health Services.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve the ALS Education Affiliation Agreement between Williamson County EMS and RC Health Services.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving agreement #202410 between Williamson County and SHI for Adobe Enterprise licenses and subscription renewals, for a total amount of $122,614.40 pursuant to Sourcewell contract #081419-SHI, valid through 10.30.24, and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve agreement #202410 between Williamson County and SHI for Adobe Enterprise licenses and subscription renewals, for a total amount of $122,614.40 pursuant to Sourcewell contract #081419-SHI, valid through 10.30.24, and authorizing the execution of this agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the agreement #202439 between Williamson County and Mythics, Inc. in the amount of $185,596.54, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-TSO-4158, and authorizing the execution of this agreement. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve agreement #202439 between Williamson County and Mythics, Inc. in the amount of $185,596.54, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-TSO-4158, and authorizing the execution of this agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing Work Order Agreement #202435 for Unified Enterprise Support Services with Microsoft Corporation per DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-4911 for the term of 11.01.23-10.31.24, in the amount of $136,230.44, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve Work Order Agreement #202435 for Unified Enterprise Support Services with Microsoft Corporation per DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-4911 for the term of 11.01.23-10.31.24, in the amount of $136,230.44, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the annual support and maintenance agreement #202403, for Odyssey Judicial and Jail Software with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $489,503.92 pursuant to Sourcewell cooperative contract #090320 TTI.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve the annual support and maintenance agreement #202403, for Odyssey Judicial and Jail Software with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $489,503.92 pursuant to Sourcewell cooperative contract #090320 TTI.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a blanket purchase order for fuel to Fuelman Fuel Cards in the amount of $380,000.00 pursuant to Omnia Partners co-op contract #R211101.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve a blanket purchase order for fuel to Fuelman Fuel Cards in the amount of $380,000.00 pursuant to Omnia Partners co-op contract #R211101.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
 
33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving purchase #202442 between Williamson County and Defender Supply for the total amount of $147,000.00, pursuant to Tarrant County ILA #2022-200, and authorizing the execution of the purchase.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve purchase #202442 between Williamson County and Defender Supply for the total amount of $147,000.00, pursuant to Tarrant County ILA #2022-200, and authorizing the execution of the purchase.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Construction Contract #2023291 between Texas Fifth Wall Roofing Systems, Inc. and Williamson County for County Justice Center (CJC) North Roof replacement, in the amount of Four Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand, Three Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars $494,379.00, pursuant to TIPS contract #21060301 and execution of the agreement. Funding Source is P615.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve Construction Contract #2023291 between Texas Fifth Wall Roofing Systems, Inc. and Williamson County for County Justice Center (CJC) North Roof replacement, in the amount of Four Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand, Three Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars $494,379.00, pursuant to TIPS contract #21060301 and execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of six (6) pieces of Caterpillar Heavy Equipment from Holt Cat which includes one (1) Model: 140LVR Motor Grader, one (1) Model: CW34NN Pneumatic Roller, one (1) Model: 308 Excavator, one (1) Model: 420 Backhoe Loader, and two (2) Model: 289D3 Skid Steer fot the total amount of $1,072,682.00 pursuant to Sourcewell #032119-CAT, warranties included.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve the purchase of six (6) pieces of Caterpillar Heavy Equipment from Holt Cat which includes one (1) Model: 140LVR Motor Grader, one (1) Model: CW34NN Pneumatic Roller, one (1) Model: 308 Excavator, one (1) Model: 420 Backhoe Loader, and two (2) Model: 289D3 Skid Steer fot the total amount of $1,072,682.00 pursuant to Sourcewell #032119-CAT, warranties included.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Williamson County Landfill Site Operating Plan Permit Modification.
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Williamson County Engineer Adam Boatright addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve the Williamson County Landfill Site Operating Plan Permit Modification.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 6 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between HNTB Corporation and Williamson County dated December 17, 2019 for General Engineering Consultant - Construction Management/Inspection Services for Williamson County Road Bond Projects.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No 6 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between HNTB Corporation and Williamson County dated December 17, 2019 for General Engineering Consultant - Construction Management/Inspection Services for Williamson County Road Bond Projects.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 7 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between HNTB Corporation and Williamson County dated December 17, 2019 for General Engineering Consultant - Construction Management/Inspection Services for Williamson County Road and Bridge Department Projects.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No 7 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between HNTB Corporation and Williamson County dated December 17, 2019 for General Engineering Consultant - Construction Management/Inspection Services for Williamson County Road and Bridge Department Projects.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 2 to the On-Call Surveying Services between Williamson County and Austin Survey Company LLC dba Inland Geodetics relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program. Project: As-Needed by Work Authorization Fund Source: Road Bonds
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 2 to the On-Call Surveying Services between Williamson County and Austin Survey Company LLC dba Inland Geodetics relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program. Project: As-Needed by Work Authorization.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Studies (CAS), for archeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the CR 332 Realignment Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4. Project Number: P366
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Studies (CAS), for archeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the CR 332 Realignment Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Studies (CAS), for archeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the CR 314 Safety Improvements Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4.  Project Number: P364
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Studies (CAS), for archeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the CR 314 Safety Improvements Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $327,321.48 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 at US 79 (James Construction Group) P: 332 Funding Source: Road Bond.
View Agenda Item
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. abstained from voting on this item (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
 

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

Motion:To approve Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $327,321.48 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 at US 79 (James Construction Group).

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Abstain)
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreement for the Acquisition of Replacement Electric Easements and use of the power of Eminent Domain by Williamson County for portions of the proposed Hero Way/RM 2243 project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P326
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an Agreement for the Acquisition of Replacement Electric Easements and use of the power of Eminent Domain by Williamson County for portions of the proposed Hero Way/RM 2243 project.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.777 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (Reeves/ Parcel 32) Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.777 acres) required for the construction of CR 255. (Reeves/ Parcel 32).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.621 acres) required for the construction of Bagdad Rd./CR 279. (Action Propane, Inc./ Parcel 14) Funding Source: Road Bonds P343
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (1.621 acres) required for the construction of Bagdad Rd./CR 279. (Action Propane, Inc./ Parcel 14).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Theron and Ellie Vaughan for 0.603 acres and 0.099 acres needed as right of way on the CR 314 project (Parcels 20 & 21). Funding Source: Road Bonds P364
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Theron and Ellie Vaughan for 0.603 acres and 0.099 acres needed as right of way on the CR 314 project (Parcels 20 & 21).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Round Rock SH 130, LLC. for 12.314 acres of right of way needed for the Corridor B project. Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
Rick Lutowski of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Round Rock SH 130, LLC. for 12.314 acres of right of way needed for the Corridor B project.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:36 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023.
 
48.
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 SH 195 @ Ronald Reagan.
                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.
                s)   Discuss acquisition of right of way for Corridor J. 

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
    d)    Discuss Blue Springs Blvd. property

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.

 
49.
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.

 
50.
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-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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01120; Jeremy Story v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B.
2. USERRA Case No. TX-2023-00052-40-R
3. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-01208
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.
Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
51.
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).
Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
52.
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.

 
53.
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 11:22 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023.
 
54.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
55.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
56.
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-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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01120; Jeremy Story v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B.
2. USERRA Case No. TX-2023-00052-40-R
3. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-01208
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.

 
57.
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.

 
58.
Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long congratulated Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey for gaining a daughter-in-law and granddaughter within a 24 hour period.

County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. asked those in attendance if anyone had personally received a wrong ballot in the G.I.S.D., and noted that not one person raised their hand or said that they had received the wrong ballot style.

 
59.
Public Comment Period.
 

Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill
Laura Pressley of Florence
Joy Hilscher of Round Rock

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:23 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023.

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


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

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