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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
APRIL 23, 2024


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 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 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 April 12, 2024 Budget Workshop and April 16, 2024 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 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To authorize the payment of:
April 23, 2024 Funding Report $10,621,325.89
Summary of Additional Transactions $418,182.35
Grand Total $11,039,508.24
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 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 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a budget line item transfer for Juvenile Services.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve a budget line item transfer for Juvenile Services.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0576-004102 Residential Services $12,000.00
To 0100-0576-003003 Radio Equipment $12,000.00

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)
 
4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0570-003005 Office Furniture $5,000.00
From 0100-0570-003001 Small Equipment & Tools $5,000.00
To 0100-0570-004231 Travel $10,000.00

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)
 
5.
Discuss consider and take appropriate action on a line-item transfer for the Tax Assessor/ Collector
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve a line-item transfer for the Tax Assessor/ Collector.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-003010 Computer Equipment < 5,000 $639.43
To 0100-0499-001914 Bilingual Stipend $516.92
To 0100-0499-002010 FICA $39.54
To 0100-0499-002020 Retirement $82.97

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)
 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position title 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 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve compensation changes, position title 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:
 
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action acknowledging line item transfers of $500 or less completed by the County Auditor during January - March 2024 (FY24-2nd Quarter).
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve line item transfers of $500 or less completed by the County Auditor during January - March 2024 (FY24-2nd Quarter).

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:
 
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Vin #3624 through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To authorize the disposal of a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Vin #3624 through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the County Attorney February and March 2024 Monthly Reports in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve the County Attorney February and March 2024 Monthly Reports in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.

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 to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, March 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, March 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 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, March 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, March 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 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificate of Williamson County relating to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation’s tax-exempt obligations for The Katy Project.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To authorize the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificate of Williamson County relating to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation’s tax-exempt obligations for The Katy 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:
 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Woodside Municipal Utility District No 1 and the County of Williamson, Texas.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Woodside Municipal Utility District No 1 and the County of Williamson, Texas.

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 appropriate action to accept a donation of (66) Red Bicycle Helmets for the Sheriff's Office Junior Deputy Academy from AAA Texas pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 81.032.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To accept a donation of (66) Red Bicycle Helmets for the Sheriff's Office Junior Deputy Academy from AAA Texas pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 81.032.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement regarding off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies for a police escort for Leams (Law Enforcement Administrative Management Service) on April 27, 2024 in Liberty Hill.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement regarding off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies for a police escort for Leams (Law Enforcement Administrative Management Service) on April 27, 2024 in Liberty Hill.

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 approving #2024183 between Williamson County and Presido - Palo Alto Renewal 2024 for existing subscriptions for County firewalls, in the amount of $118,383.42, pursuant to DIR cooperative contract #DIR-TSO-4315.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve #2024183 between Williamson County and Presido - Palo Alto Renewal 2024 for existing subscriptions for County firewalls, in the amount of $118,383.42, pursuant to DIR cooperative 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:
 
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Cul-de-Sac and Straight Section – Fog Seal Spring 2024 for FY24, under IFB #24IFB55. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Cul-de-Sac and Straight Section – Fog Seal Spring 2024 for FY24, under IFB #24IFB55.

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 Work Authorization No 1 in the amount of $85,155.00 to expire on June 25, 2024 under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Austin Survey Company, LLC dba Inland Geodetics and Williamson County dated March 19, 2024 for On Call Land Surveying Services.   Project Number: P588 Funding source: TANS
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This item was pulled from the agenda.

Attachments:
 
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the submission of a formal protest/request for a contested case hearing and written comments, information and recommendations by legal counsel for Williamson County to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to a petition for the creation of Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 56 of Williamson County, Texas.
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This item was moved to the Regular Agenda.
 

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

Motion:To approve the submission of a formal protest/request for a contested case hearing and written comments, information and recommendations by legal counsel for Williamson County to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to a petition for the creation of Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 56 of Williamson County, Texas.

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
 
20.
Receive, review and discuss the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Popular Annual Financial Report.  Only if necessary, take action regarding the same.
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County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
Rebecca Darling from Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

Attachments:
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on salary study changes and line item transfer needed for Pretrial Services.
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Senior Associate Judge Kristen Jernigan addressed the Court.
Pretrial Court Services Director Jaime Brew addressed the Court.

 
 

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

Motion:To approve salary study changes and line item transfer needed for Pretrial 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:
 
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on updating the Strategic Plan in relation to our Justice Courts.
View Agenda Item
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract between SGPW, L.P. and Williamson County, Texas (County) for the County’s purchases of 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Unit 300, Hutto, Texas; and approval of a Commercial Lease Agreement between the County, as Lessor, and Bindya Reddy Dental Services, PLLC, as Lessee, relating to said property.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve a Real Estate Contract between SGPW, L.P. and Williamson County, Texas (County) for the County’s purchases of 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Unit 300, Hutto, Texas; and approval of a Commercial Lease Agreement between the County, as Lessor, and Bindya Reddy Dental Services, PLLC, as Lessee, relating to said property.

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:
 
24.
Discuss, consider, and take action on authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Georgetown and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Member Governments to add Georgetown as a party to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Interlocal Agreement.
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This item was discussed in Executive Session for attorney consultation.
 

This item was pulled from the agenda.

Attachments:
 
25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 for planning, design & engineering services contract between Williamson County and RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture. (P551)
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Senior Director of Parks Russell Fishbeck addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve Amendment No. 1 for planning, design & engineering services contract between Williamson County and RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture to be funded by P551.

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 Amendment No. 1 for design & engineering services agreement between Williamson County and MWM Design Group, Inc. for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Hutto Remodel. (P548)
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve Amendment No. 1 for design & engineering services agreement between Williamson County and MWM Design Group, Inc. for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Hutto Remodel. (P548)

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 Contract for Construction, #2024181, between Williamson County and J.T. Vaughn Construction, LLC, for the Jury Room updates for Facilities Management, in the amount of $ 364,000.00, pursuant to Cooperative Contract Omnia R200107 and authorize execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Contract for Construction, #2024181, between Williamson County and J.T. Vaughn Construction, LLC, for the Jury Room updates for Facilities Management, in the amount of $ 364,000.00, pursuant to Cooperative Contract Omnia R200107 and authorize 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:
 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Seward Junction Loop North contract between Williamson County and LJA Associates, Inc. relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program.  Project: P598  Fund Source: Road Bonds
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Seward Junction Loop North contract between Williamson County and LJA Associates, Inc. relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program to be funded by P598.

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 a Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Bagdad Road/CR 279 (Loop 332 to CR 281) North design contract between Williamson County and Binkley & Barfield, Inc. relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program.  Project: P343  Fund Source: Road Bonds
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Bagdad Road/CR 279 (Loop 332 to CR 281) North design contract between Williamson County and Binkley & Barfield, Inc. relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program to be funded by P343.

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 regarding Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $17,175.00 for Project 24IFB14 CR 332 Realignment (Chasco Constructors) P: 366 Funding Source: Road Bond.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $17,175.00 for Project 24IFB14 CR 332 Realignment (Chasco Constructors) to be funded by P366.

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 a Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Christopher L. and AmyJo Anderson to acquire 0.063 AC of right of way required for the CR 255 construction project (Parcel 18). Funding Source TANS P588
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve a Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Christopher L. and AmyJo Anderson to acquire 0.063 AC of right of way required for the CR 255 construction project (Parcel 18) to be funded by TANS P588.

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 a purchase contract with Maria S. Aguilar to acquire .084 AC required as right of way on the CR 255 project (Parcel 41B). Funding Source: TANS P588
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve a purchase contract with Maria S. Aguilar to acquire .084 AC required as right of way on the CR 255 project (Parcel 41B) to be funded by TANS P588.

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:
 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Michael Madding to acquire 0.538 acres as right of way needed for the CR 313 project. Funding Source: Road & Bridge P623
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Michael Madding to acquire 0.538 acres as right of way needed for the CR 313 project to be funded by P623.

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 a letter agreement with Rio Ranch Texas LLC to acquire City of Georgetown Waterline Easements required for the construction of Ronald Reagan Widening project (Parcels 16E, 25E and 26E). Funding Source: Road Bonds P336
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve a letter agreement with Rio Ranch Texas LLC to acquire City of Georgetown Waterline Easements required for the construction of Ronald Reagan Widening project (Parcels 16E, 25E and 26E) to be funded by P336.

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 a real estate contract with Saul Marentes, Maria Del Refugio Marentes and Javier Marentes Rocha to acquire 0.063 AC required as right of way on the CR 313 project (Parcel 5). Funding Source: Road & Bridge P623
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Saul Marentes, Maria Del Refugio Marentes and Javier Marentes Rocha to acquire 0.063 AC required as right of way on the CR 313 project (Parcel 5) to be funded by P623.

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 a real estate contract with Hero Way Capital, LLC to purchase 2.801 AC as right of way and 1.154 AC as an electric easement needed on the Hero Way project (Parcel 320). Funding Source: TANS P588
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Hero Way Capital, LLC to purchase 2.801 AC as right of way and 1.154 AC as an electric easement needed on 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 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles (Absent)
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:28 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 10:31 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:32 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024.
 
37.
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. 
                u)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way and potential litigation settlement for CR 245. 

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
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No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
38.
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 Mellencamp  
    b) Project Glee
    c) Project Skyfall
    d) Project Stamper
    e) Project Soul Train 
    f)  Project Dragon 
   g)  Project School Bus
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No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
39.
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. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00318-DII; Laura Pressley et al. v. Jane Nelson et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
21. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00759-RP; Derrick Neal v. Williamson County and Cities Health District, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
22. Cause No. 23-2583-C480; Chauncy Williams v. Adrianne Pernell, et al.; In the 480th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B
d. Claims:
1. Claim No. 07192023-560-109 - auto liability claim by Edge Electric, Inc. for incident occurring on or about 7/19/2023
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.

 
40.
Discuss security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Texas Gov’t Code Section 2059.055(b); and/or (3) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. (Executive Session as per Texas Gov’t. Code § 551.089).
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
41.
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.

 
42.
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 11:57 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024.
 
43.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
44.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
45.
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. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00318-DII; Laura Pressley et al. v. Jane Nelson et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
21. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00759-RP; Derrick Neal v. Williamson County and Cities Health District, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
22. Cause No. 23-2583-C480; Chauncy Williams v. Adrianne Pernell, et al.; In the 480th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B
d. Claims:
1. Claim No. 07192023-560-109 - auto liability claim by Edge Electric, Inc. for incident occurring on or about 7/19/2023
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.

 
46.
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.

 
47.
Comments from Commissioners.
 

There were no comments on this item.

 
48.
Public Comment Period.
 

There were no comments on this item.

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT  11:58 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 23,  2024.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 30th day of April, 2024.


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

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