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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 2024


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:33 A.M. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024, 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 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve the minutes of the February 6, 2024 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.
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 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To authorize the payment of:
February 13th Supplemental Funding Report $8,170,139.09
Summary of Additional Transactions $129,447,962.41
Grand Total $137,618,101.50
from the Funding Reports, 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 – 31 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for County Court at Law #1. 
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0426-003100 CCL#1/Office Supplies $1,052.67
From 0100-0426-003901 CCL#1/Publications/Books/Period $100.00
From 0100-0426-004212 CCL#1/Postage $100.00
From 0100-0426-004999 CCL#1/Miscellaneous $300.00
To 0100-0426-001125 CCL#1/Longevity $1,255.20
To 0100-0426-002010 CCL#1/FICA $96.02
To 0100-0426-002020 CCL#1/Retirement $201.45

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 the Environmental Services Division.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the Environmental Services Division.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0661-005700 Vehicles > $5,000 $1,000.00
To 0100-0661-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $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)
 
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 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

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:
 
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of two 2015 Chevy Tahoes, VIN #3756 and VIN #3604, through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve the disposal of two 2015 Chevy Tahoes, VIN #3756 and VIN #3604, through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.

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:
 
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on acknowledging the 2023 continuing education certificates for Commissioner Terry Cook.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To acknowledge the 2023 continuing education certificates for Commissioner Terry Cook.

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:
 
8.
To consider and note in the minutes the completion of the required 20 hours of continuing education hours for County Clerk Nancy E. Rister as prescribed in Tx Govt Code 51.605.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To note in the minutes the completion of the required 20 hours of continuing education hours for County Clerk Nancy E. Rister as prescribed in Tx Govt Code 51.605.

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:
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the 2023 Racial Profiling Report for Pct. 3 Constable's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve the 2023 Racial Profiling Report for Pct. 3 Constable's Office.

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:
 
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Precinct 2 January 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Justice of the Precinct 2 January 2024 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:
 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, January 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, January 2024 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:
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, January 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, January 2024 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:
 
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the termination of the Addendum to Carrier Corporation's Service Agreement for HVAC maintenance services, effective May 2, 2023, and that appropriate officials take necessary actions to provide notice of such termination. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve authorizing the termination of the Addendum to Carrier Corporation's Service Agreement for HVAC maintenance services, effective May 2, 2023, and that appropriate officials take necessary actions to provide notice of such termination.

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:
 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Parkside on the River Municipal Utility District No 2 and the County of Williamson, Texas.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Parkside on the River Municipal Utility District No 2 and the County of Williamson, 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:
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action pursuant to Tex. Transp. Code § 251.152 regarding a proposed street name change in Pct. 3 from Buckskin to Monument Dr in Brushy Creek Section 2
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve a proposed street name change in Pct. 3 from Buckskin to Monument Dr in Brushy Creek Section 2.

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 on approving Contract #2024127 between Williamson County and CDW-G for as-needed system support, in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000, per Sourcewell contract #081419, and authorizing the execution of the agreement
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve Contract #2024127 between Williamson County and CDW-G for as-needed system support, in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000, per Sourcewell contract #081419, and authorize 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:
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Utility Card Payment Policy and approving an annual exemption of utility expenditures from competitive bidding requirements in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 262.024 DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS (a) A contract for the purchase of any of the following items is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the Commissioners Court by order grants the exemption (7) an item that can be obtained from only one source, including: (C ) electric power, gas, water, and other utility services.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve the Utility Card Payment Policy and an annual exemption of utility expenditures from competitive bidding requirements in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 262.024 DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS (a) A contract for the purchase of any of the following items is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the Commissioners Court by order grants the exemption (7) an item that can be obtained from only one source, including: (C ) electric power, gas, water, and other utility services.

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:
 
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a GLO Contract No. 22-130-049-E461 Subrecipient Agreement for Local Hazard Mitigation Planning in relation to an update of the Williamson County Department of Emergency Management’s Hazard Mitigation Multijurisdictional Plan.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve GLO Contract No. 22-130-049-E461 Subrecipient Agreement for Local Hazard Mitigation Planning in relation to an update of the Williamson County Department of Emergency Management’s Hazard Mitigation Multijurisdictional Plan.

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 rejecting bids submitted on RFP #23RFP59 Emergency Disaster Response Services and/or Supplies for Emergency Management and authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids under the new RFP #24RFP34.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve rejecting bids submitted on RFP #23RFP59 Emergency Disaster Response Services and/or Supplies for Emergency Management and authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids under the new RFP #24RFP34.

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)
 
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Countywide Disaster Related Debris Removal Services, under RFP #24RFP35.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Countywide Disaster Related Debris Removal Services, under RFP #24RFP35.

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)
 
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Countywide Disaster Related Debris Monitoring Services, under RFP #24RFP36.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Countywide Disaster Related Debris Monitoring Services, under RFP #24RFP36.

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)
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Agreement #2024128 between Williamson County and The Healthy Dispatcher, LLC to provide training classes for Williamson County 911 Communications department in the not-to-exceed amount $58,000.00, exempting the purchase from the competitive bidding requirements for said service established by Section 262.024 (a)(4) [a personal service] of the Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions and authorizing execution of the agreement.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Agreement #2024128 between Williamson County and The Healthy Dispatcher, LLC to provide training classes for Williamson County 911 Communications department in the not-to-exceed amount $58,000.00, exempting the purchase from the competitive bidding requirements for said service established by Section 262.024 (a)(4) [a personal service] of the Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions and authorize 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:
 
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP18 Consultant to Develop the 2024-2028 HUD Consolidated Plan and 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to the overall best respondent Northeast and Bucks Company T/A Mullin & Lonergan Associates, Inc. and authorizing the contract period Consolidated Five (5) Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 and the One (1) Year Annual Plan for Fiscal year 2019-2020 in the not-to-exceed amount of $37,700.00 and authorize the execution of the agreement.
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Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve awarding RFP #24RFP18 Consultant to Develop the 2024-2028 HUD Consolidated Plan and 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to the overall best respondent Northeast and Bucks Company T/A Mullin & Lonergan Associates, Inc. and authorizing the contract period Consolidated Five (5) Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 and the One (1) Year Annual Plan for Fiscal year 2019-2020 in the not-to-exceed amount of $37,700.00 and authorize 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:
 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Agreement #2024120 between TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc. and Williamson County for a research database subscription in the amount of $9,600.00, and authorizing execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve Agreement #2024120 between TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc. and Williamson County for a research database subscription in the amount of $9,600.00, and authorize 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:
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Service Agreement #2024124 between Southwest Solutions Group and Williamson County for the amount of $553.29 and authorizing the execution of the Agreement. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve Service Agreement #2024124 between Southwest Solutions Group and Williamson County for the amount of $553.29 and authorize 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:
 
26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the purchase and service contract #2024129 between G2 Construction Services, Inc. and Williamson County for Cedar Park Annex Conference Room Remodel, in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), pursuant to TIPS contract 211001 and authorize execution of the agreement.
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This item was moved to the regular agenda.
Senior Director of Facilities Dale Butler addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve the purchase and service contract #2024129 between G2 Construction Services, Inc. and Williamson County for Cedar Park Annex Conference Room Remodel, in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), pursuant to TIPS contract 211001 and authorize 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:
 
27.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Exhibit A to the ensuing agreement for IFB #24IFB6 Cross Culvert Replacements for FY24, approved on 01.23.2024 court agenda item #55 to SJ&J Construction, LLC and authorize execution of the exhibit.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve Exhibit A to the ensuing agreement for IFB #24IFB6 Cross Culvert Replacements for FY24, approved on 01.23.2024 court agenda item #55 to SJ&J Construction, LLC and authorize execution of the exhibit.

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 Supplemental Work Authorization No 4 to Work Authorization No 3 under Williamson County Contract between Walker Texas Surveyors, Inc. and Williamson County dated May 19, 2020 for CR 255/CR 289 (CR 254 to Ronald Reagan Blvd.) Survey. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to July 31, 2024. Funding source: P546.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No 4 to Work Authorization No 3 under Williamson County Contract between Walker Texas Surveyors, Inc. and Williamson County dated May 19, 2020 for CR 255/CR 289 (CR 254 to Ronald Reagan Blvd.) Survey to extend the expiration date to July 31, 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:
 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 3 to Work Authorization No 4 under Williamson County Contract between Walker Texas Surveyors, Inc. and Williamson County dated May 19, 2020 for CR 255/CR 289 Parcel Acquisition. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to December 31, 2024. Funding source: P546.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No 3 to Work Authorization No 4 under Williamson County Contract between Walker Texas Surveyors, Inc. and Williamson County dated May 19, 2020 for CR 255/CR 289 Parcel Acquisition to extend the expiration date to December 31, 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:
 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 6 Section 2 subdivision – Precinct 2.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 6 Section 2 subdivision – Precinct 2.

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:
 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 7A Section 2 subdivision – Precinct 2.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 7A Section 2 subdivision – Precinct 2.

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
 
32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the approval of the Mutual Termination Agreement with UT Health for the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival Program. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve the Mutual Termination Agreement with UT Health for the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival Program.

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 approving the Williamson County Facility Use and Indemnity Agreement with Boy Scouts of America for the Sheriff's Office.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve the Williamson County Facility Use and Indemnity Agreement with Boy Scouts of America for the Sheriff's Office.

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:
 
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to Caldwell Country Chevrolet/Ford for 35 approved fleet vehicles for Fiscal Year 24 in the amount of $1,790,662.96.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to Caldwell Country Chevrolet/Ford for 35 approved fleet vehicles for Fiscal Year 24 in the amount of $1,790,662.96.

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:
 
35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding #23RFP111 Williamson County Fiber Optic Expansion to Brycomm Communication Services, LLC D/B/A Brycomm LLC,  in the amount of $8,081,857.00 and authorize execution of the agreement.  Funding source is ARPA 445P.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve awarding #23RFP111 Williamson County Fiber Optic Expansion to Brycomm Communication Services, LLC D/B/A Brycomm LLC, in the amount of $8,081,857.00 and authorize execution of the agreement to be funded by ARPA 445P.

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:
 
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the purchase and service contract #2024130 between G2 Construction Services, Inc. and Williamson County for Cedar Park Annex Restroom Remodel, in the amount of One Hundred One thousand Dollars ($101,000.00), pursuant to TIPS contract 211001, and authorize execution of the agreement.
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Senior Director of Facilities Dale Butler addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve the purchase and service contract #2024130 between G2 Construction Services, Inc. and Williamson County for Cedar Park Annex Restroom Remodel, in the amount of One Hundred One thousand Dollars ($101,000.00), pursuant to TIPS contract 211001, and authorize 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:
 
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on transferring $1,600,000 from P623 (CR 313) to P646 (CR 404 Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation). 
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve transferring $1,600,000 from P623 (CR 313) to P646 (CR 404 Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation).

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 a Second County Addendum to Interlocal Agreement with Aqua Utilities Inc., regarding reimbursement for inspection, permitting, construction, and other services related to the water line relocations associated with the County’s roadway and drainage improvements of the South San Gabriel Ranches subdivision.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a Second County Addendum to Interlocal Agreement with Aqua Utilities Inc., regarding reimbursement for inspection, permitting, construction, and other services related to the water line relocations associated with the County’s roadway and drainage improvements of the South San Gabriel Ranches subdivision.

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:
 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No. 1, to contract 23IFB98 – South San Gabriel Ranches Subdivision Road and Drainage Improvements, in the amount of $262,478.00.  Funding Source is P489.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Change Order No. 1, to contract 23IFB98 – South San Gabriel Ranches Subdivision Road and Drainage Improvements, in the amount of $262,478.00 to be funded by P489.

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 the Grant Application, Resolution and Financial Commitment Letter, with a commitment to contribute the local match if the project is selected for funding for the Liberty Hill Program of Projects to Reconnect Liberty Hill, Texas.  Funding Source:  2023 road bond funds
View Agenda Item
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve the Grant Application, Resolution and Financial Commitment Letter, with a commitment to contribute the local match if the project is selected for funding for the Liberty Hill Program of Projects to Reconnect Liberty Hill, Texas to be funded by 2023 road bond funds.

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.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 3 in the amount of ($292,169.97) for Project 23IFB13 Bud Stockton (Cash Construction) P: 307 Funding Source: Road Bond.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of ($292,169.97) for Project 23IFB13 C. Bud Stockton Loop (Cash Construction) to be funded by P307.

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:
 
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 2 in the amount of ($102,266.57) for Project 23IFB6 CR 404 at FM 973 (Jordan Foster) P: 390 Funding Source: Road Bond.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of ($102,266.57) for Project 23IFB6 CR 404 at FM 973 (Jordan Foster) to be funded by P390.

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 regarding Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $35,000.00 for Project 23IFB34 CR 307 Reconstruction (Joe Bland Construction) P: 394 Funding Source: Road Bond.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $35,000.00 for Project 23IFB34 CR 307 Reconstruction (Joe Bland Construction) to be funded by P394.

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 Contract Amendment No. 4 to the RM 2243 (Hero Way) contract between Williamson County and BGE, Inc. relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program. Project: P326  Fund Source: Road Bonds
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 4 to the RM 2243 (Hero Way) contract between Williamson County and BGE, Inc. relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program to be funded by P326.

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 Elvin and Donna Hall for 0.789 acres needed as right of way on the CR 255 project and 0.0607 acres and 0.3464 acres needed as right of way on the Ronald Reagan Segment C project. (Parcel 49 and 10) Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a purchase contract with Elvin and Donna Hall for 0.789 acres needed as right of way on the CR 255 project and 0.0607 acres and 0.3464 acres needed as right of way on the Ronald Reagan Segment C project. (Parcel 49 and 10) to be funded by TANS P588.

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 purchase contract with Julie Li for 1.157 acres needed as right of way on the Bagdad Road @ CR 279 project. (Parcel 24) Funding Source: Road Bonds P343
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a purchase contract with Julie Li for 1.157 acres needed as right of way on the Bagdad Road @ CR 279 project (Parcel 24) to be funded by P343.

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 2 possession and use agreements with Elsa Moore for 4.035 acres and 5.012 acres required as right of way for the Hero Way project. (Parcel 205.1 and 205.2) Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve 2 possession and use agreements with Elsa Moore for 4.035 acres and 5.012 acres required as right of way for the Hero Way project. (Parcel 205.1 and 205.2) to be funded by TANS P588.

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 real estate contract with Edward A. Kirkpatrick, As Successor Co-Trustee Of The Albert R. Champion Exemption Equivalent Trust, And John A. Kirkpatrick, As Successor Co-Trustee Of The Albert R. Champion Exemption Equivalent Trust, And As Independent Executor Of The Estate Of Emogene M. Champion, Deceased for 11.237 acres required as right of way, 0.005 acres required as a drainage easement and 3.091 required as an electric line easement for the Hero Way project. (Parcel 314) Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Edward A. Kirkpatrick, As Successor Co-Trustee Of The Albert R. Champion Exemption Equivalent Trust, And John A. Kirkpatrick, As Successor Co-Trustee Of The Albert R. Champion Exemption Equivalent Trust, And As Independent Executor Of The Estate Of Emogene M. Champion, Deceased for 11.237 acres required as right of way, 0.005 acres required as a drainage easement and 3.091 required as an electric line easement for the Hero Way project (Parcel 314) to be funded by TANS P588.

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 possession and use agreement with Hero Way Capital, LLC to acquire 2.801 acres required as right of way and 1.154 acres required as an electric line easement for the Hero Way project. (Parcel 320). Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a possession and use agreement with Hero Way Capital, LLC to acquire 2.801 acres required as right of way and 1.154 acres required as an electric line easement for the Hero Way project. (Parcel 320) to be funded by TANS P588.

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 A PUBLIC HEARING AT 11:47 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024.

No one addressed the Court.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 11:47 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024.
 
50.
Discuss and consider authorizing the County Judge to execute an Order creating Williamson County Reinvestment Zone No. 2. 
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To authorize the County Judge to execute an Order creating Williamson County Reinvestment Zone No. 2.

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 purchase contract with FM 973 TRC1, LLC for 2.420 acres needed as right of way on the Corridor A-2 project. Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

This item was pulled from the agenda.

Attachments:
 
52.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a purchase contract with Taylor FM 973 LLC for 23.864 acres and 4.951 acres needed as right of way on the Corridor A-2 project. Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

This item was pulled from the agenda.

Attachments:
 
53.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Jeff Arbogust for personal property required to be moved as a result of the right of way acquisition for the Hero Way project (Parcel 221). Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a claim for actual moving expenses with Jeff Arbogust for personal property required to be moved as a result of the right of way acquisition for the Hero Way project (Parcel 221) to be funded by TANS P588.

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:
 
54.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Deedee Loveless for personal property required to be moved as a result of the right of way acquisition for the E. Wilco Highway project (Parcel 49). Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a claim for actual moving expenses with Deedee Loveless for personal property required to be moved as a result of the right of way acquisition for the East Wilco Highway project (Parcel 49) to be funded by TANS P588.

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 9:51 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024.
 
55.
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 the acquisition of 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd., #300, Hutto, Texas
                p)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Bagdad Road/CR 279.
                q)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for CR 314.
                 r)   Discuss acquisition of right of way for Corridor J. 
                s)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for Southwestern Blvd. 
                 t)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for CR 313. 

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.

 
56.
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
      k) Project School Bus
View Agenda Item
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
57.
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-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
4. 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
5. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. 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
16. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01117-RP; Adam Mirelez #02413581 v. Llano County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
17. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01223-RP; Siddharth Kode v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
18. Cause No. 2SC-23-0402; Wanda Wolsch v. Johnson Development, et al.; In the Justice Court of Williamson County, Precinct Two
19. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00086; Kailey Padilla v. Daniel Osvaldo Perez and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
20. Cause No. 24-0219-C395; Debra Damman et al. v. Steve Armbruster et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
21. Cause No. 24-0115-C395; Williamson County Republican Party Executive Committee, John Gordon, Precinct Chair #123, Debra Damman, Precinct Chair #151 v. Williamson County Elections Department et al., In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B
d. Claims:
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.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
58.
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.

 
59.
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.

 
60.
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).
Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:46 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024.
 
61.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
62.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
63.
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-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
4. 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
5. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. 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
16. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01117-RP; Adam Mirelez #02413581 v. Llano County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
17. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01223-RP; Siddharth Kode v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
18. Cause No. 2SC-23-0402; Wanda Wolsch v. Johnson Development, et al.; In the Justice Court of Williamson County, Precinct Two
19. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00086; Kailey Padilla v. Daniel Osvaldo Perez and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
20. Cause No. 24-0219-C395; Debra Damman et al. v. Steve Armbruster et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
21. Cause No. 24-0115-C395; Williamson County Republican Party Executive Committee, John Gordon, Precinct Chair #123, Debra Damman, Precinct Chair #151 v. Williamson County Elections Department et al., In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B
d. Claims:
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.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
64.
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.

 
65.
Comments from Commissioners.
 

There were no comments on this item.

 
66.
Public Comment Period.
 

There were no comments on this item.

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT 11:48 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 27th day of February, 2024.


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

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